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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1905
Page
4
The report notes a new loan of 60 million dollars added after a fourth domestic loan and a 50 million foreign loan in New York. It cites 390 million dollars in expenditures and a bankers agreement from last March to supply 100 million dollars, aiming to correct misapprehensions about funding.
The 18 year old stepdaughter of George Carde was found dead in a Havre Chinatown opium joint. Coroner Uray says the death appears violent. A Chinese gambler named Toy has been arrested on suspicion. The incident provokes public indignation.
A general strike of railroad workers has broken out in Tiflis and Baku, suspending all train service. Employees at tobacco factories in Baku have joined the action, enlarging the disruption.
In Pontoba Tonle, La, three inmates tried to break free from the parish jail. During the escape bid, the cell block was set afire, two men were cremated and a third died from burns at the scene.
Sanda former secretary of the legation at Korea and adviser to the King is named secretary of the American legation at Panama. He succeeds Lee, who becomes consul-general.
John Barrett of Portland Oregon, United States minister to Panama, resigns from the state department amid embarrassment. The government planned to replace him with a Panama assignment by Judge Charles Magoon, with a move to another post considered.
Police report from San Jose on April 21 mentions officers finding something to Weber and a clairvoyant figure. The note says the couple were persuaded to inhale a substance, with a cere sent to New Hampshire about their condition.
Commissioner Richards reports a temporary layoff for 17 imperial agents due to last year’s appropriation cuts. The workers will be restored when funds become available on July 1. Office operations are not expected to be materially affected.
Rev J DG llilgg Mra JK Reeves Mre C B Thorton and Misa Edna Breakenridge returned home last evening after agitating in rival meetings at Haines. They report large attendance and great respite were accomplished.
A playful note invites fans to join a scene mee kak at the Ce Studio, signaling a casual gathering. Details remain minimal but imply a public meetup. Participants may share sightings and photos as the event unfolds.
A pocket book was found near this office. The owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying the charges. Inquire on Th urth street.
J H Childe offers septic sewers and sewer pipe with orders to be left at La Grande Marble Works, 57.
We offer twice weekly deliveries for the creamery trade with orders to be left at the Creamery or by phone. Ice cream is $1.25 per gallon with minimum quantities of 1 gallon. Squares sold by the pound at regular retail prices. Slue Mountain Cream.
Sale organized by the ladies of the 81 Peters galld will be held on May 46 and 6 at the Kilpatrick building. Contributions by friends are welcome and volunteers Mac Woods MroJ D Slinter and Jap Stevens will collect items for disposal.
A local advertisement promotes Jersey Cream Patent Flour with a guarantee from Romig and Staples. The copy emphasizes product quality and standard of excellence associated with the brand. Brand names Romig and Staples are highlighted as guarantors of the flour.
The Recorder of La Grande invites bids for extensive ditching work from May 3, 1906. Projects include multiple trenching segments along intersections and streets, with multiple road crossings and water culverts, totaling hundreds of feet. A ten percent bid bond is required and a good faith bond is demanded. the city reserves the right to reject all bids.
A fragmented notice notes failures from dynas or cure boosters and claims Dr King’s New cures energy clogging. It mentions materials causing headaches and dizziness and advertises a 250 guaranteed offer at Newlin Drug Store.
For rent furnished rooms in a good location inquire of Mrs W J Soneeree Fourth Street or phone Dress making services for ladies Misses and children's wear by Mrs W B Wines corner of Depot and U Streets Phone No 2078 Lost one handsaw on April 6 between Fourth Street and the corner of Washington and Elm streets Finder please return to this office for suitable reward CAL MAXTERSON
Boarding house run by Mrs. Joseph Pullman at Cor 6th and Washington advertises board and rooms or board only. Rates show daily weekly or monthly terms with a stated commission of six to eight percent.
Rates include meals at 1 per day with 2 cents for specials furnished monthly patrons. Proprietors Mrs Abe Marochesyn and Miss M Garm advertise agents wanted for Imperial lamp banner sales. Exclusive territory Hustlers sample by mail 75 cents. Call or address E O Bergh La Grande Oregon. April 24 Foley Hotel.
In the neighborhood, about 500 acres offered for a herd of cows next week. A stream runs through the property and a monthly price of $1.50 per cow is quoted. Location details include local access and grazing suitability.
Local property listed for sale on terms. One house and two acres of cultivated land offered with yearly rental and ten percent down payment. Tax obligations and current rent noted. contact C. T. McDaniel at the quoted address for details.
Notice to receive at the Court House in La Grande Oregon sealed proposals for a position in the court office. Proposals must be delivered by May 3 1905. Dated La Grande April 13 1906. J B G i County Clerk Union County.
The notice claims a remedy called Chamberlulo strengthens the system to aid digestion. It warns against tablets and promotes a trial with thousands allegedly benefiting, priced at a quarter. Sales are mentioned as Drag Vo.
An old advertisement from 625 Lake Street Kansas markets a cough and cold remedy named Cures Coughs and Colds. The jumbled copy claims the product is pleasant to take and effective for coughs and colds, priced at one dollar.
R P Tait notes talents in Urande Ronde Valley and offers varied instruction across church school music violin and dance pieces. He claims pupils trained outside conservatories can play contemporary works, make money as soloists, and perform in operas concerts and other events under his guidance.
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