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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1905
Page
3
A fragmented editorial style item warns readers against borrowing trouble and debt while mentioning a Newlin Drug Co drug store. The garbled text references heavy burdens, celestial imagery, and a cautioned stance toward strain and illness without clear event details.
A local ad notes Ballard’s Horehound Syrup for coughs is popular, with customers reordering after trying. The Newlin Drug Co sells bottles priced 25 cents for 50c and 1.00.
Prices in prominent securities in Wall Street broke today by two to five points after a Telegram from Thomas London urged holders to unload before the close as a slump was forecast for Monday after the Easter holiday. A partial rally occurred near the close.
The head camp session in Los Angeles today focused on salaries and jurisdiction. J H Foley withdrew from the contest for head counsel, clearing I Book of Denver for the position. Women of Woodcraft named grand guardian Mrs C Van Ordall and other officers Hester Oliver grand advisor Mary Huxley grand banker Anne Hawkins Lillian P Pollock attendants Kansas Goodenough grand magician Leona Bishop grand attendant. Headquarters location likely won by Oakland. Head officers were alerted this afternoon.
Glenwood Springs Colorado April 20 A New Castle message says Secretary Loeb reached camp at noon today riding horseback. No word has been received from the President today.
Chicago April 20 grain market reports a sharp May wheat drop with little change in others. Wheat quotations extended from 1.13 to 1.10 per bushel, corn traded around 75 to 80 cents, oats near possession and rye at about 54 cents.
A 1600 ton coal cargo aboard the steamer Olympia arrived in Honolulu from Seattle April 20 to be sold by auction but drew no bids. Captain Truebringe claims a local conspiracy against the cargo, alleging the voyage aims to remove Japanese laborers, potentially harming loyal labor supply. Olympia may return the cargo to Seattle at a heavy loss.
A five member committee of Equitable Agents arrived at Vice President Hyde's home at No 9 East Fourteenth Street for a nine thirty meeting to request his resignation. Hyde’s counsel are present at the conference.
A major blaze today completely destroyed the main building of Vanderballt University in Nashville. Estimated damage runs to a quarter of a million dollars.
A note invites patrons to have stamp photos taken at Taylor Studio during this month only. The prompt stresses scheduling at the studio for the limited period.
A pocket book was found near the dress making office. The owner may claim it by proving ownership and paying for this notice. Inquire with T W Berry at 1416 Fourth Street.
A report says Mr J W Cowen a GAB veteran living on Third Street mixed a new explosive powder on a Ruben stove. The device exploded burning him about the head and face and igniting the kitchen fire. Neighbors aided the family before firefighters arrived.
Department of the Interior report for the quarter ending March 31 1906 shows receipts from public sales minerals homesteads and fees. Totals include Indemnity School List and Umatilla land sales with related commissions and filings. Signatures: B W. Davis Register and A A. Roberts Receiver.
Stackland and McLachlen, painters and decorators, report a year of strong demand with a crew of five to nine working full time. Indications point to further hiring to handle current contracts and future work.
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