Open River Transportation Company Formed in Portland
The Open River Transportation company was incorporated in Portland with 100000 capital stock. Henry Pabo, J A Smith, and A H Devers are named as organizers. The firm aims to carry river traffic and operate boats on the Columbia River above Celilo rapids, linking with the state portage road under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Open River Transportation Company
Henry Pabo
J A Smith
A H Devers
Columbus River
Celilo Rapids
Centennial notes on Lewis and Clark Exposition exhibits
California shipped all its entries for the Lewis and Clark Exposition in April. The Boston Montana band, 35 members from Butte Montana miners, will attend. A large tower over Gale Take at the exposition grounds will hold a searchlight to illuminate the grounds at night. An Oriental display features a sandalwood temple moved from St Louis to the Centennial site. The temple building has been shipped and will rise within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Dowager Empress Gifted an American Sewing Machine
A French officer reports the dowager empress of China was presented with an American sewing machine in the imperial court at Peking. She was so delighted she plans to place orders for every court lady and host sewing bees in the palace inviting daughters of high mandarins to try the machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Manchuria
Peking
China
Probasco Joins Mexican Land Survey Drive
It is reported that Probasco of Los Angeles has secured from the Mexican government a concession to survey all public lands in Sinaloa, totaling over 20 million acres. The government may grant him one third of surveyed lands, about 7.9 million acres, for establishing American colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Probasco
Los Angeles
California
Sinaloa
Papal Apartments to Be Reorganized for Dignity
In Rome on April 4 authorities announce architectural changes to the Papal Apartments. The move responds to frequent meetings between visitors and the pope’s cook in corridors, aiming to preserve decorum during audiences with Pius X.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
Pius X
Opinion on Baker County future voiced by visiting farmer
A visiting rancher and farmer expressed disgust at Baker County and Eastern Oregon's future due to the abundance of home makers, remarking on local prospects during his city visit reported by the Baker City Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker County
Oregon
Baker City
Democrat
Cement Block Machine Ordered for New City Building
E Reisland has ordered a cement block machine expected to arrive in a few days. He holds the contract for a two story building, signaling a new industry for the city and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Reisland Taa
Stamp Photos Priced At % Conte Per Dozen
The Taylor Studio advertises stamp photos available at % conte per dozen. The notice highlights a low price and local shop offer for collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Studio
For the Best and Whitest Bread Use Jersey Cream Flour
An old advertisement promoting Jersey Cream Flour as the preferred ingredient for achieving light and pale loaves. It highlights the flour as ideal for making the finest bread at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
New Delivery Service At Blue Mountain Creamery
The Blue Mountain Creamery Co announces a delivery service for cream and buttermilk with twice weekly orders via the Creamery or phone 2011. Ice cream is available for delivery in quantities of at least a gallon at 1.25 per gallon, and butter is sold by 1 lb or 2 lb squares at regular retail prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Mountain Creamery Co
Rummage Sale Hosted by Bt Peters Guild
A rummage sale under the Bt Peters guild will be held on May 45 and 6 at the tim plemesthaus of Mr Kilpatrick in the Bister building. Contributions by friends are appreciated and helpers are asked to call Mrs Mac Woods Mrs J D Slater or Mrs Jap Stevens to arrange pickup of usable items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt Peters Guild
Kilpatrick
Bister
Sase
Mra Mac Woods
Mrej D Slater
Mra Jap Stevens
Jersey Gream Patent Flour Guarantee Ad
An old advertisement proclaims Jersey Gream Patent Flour guaranteed by Romig and Staples. Each sack bears the promise of quality and reliability from the seller makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Romig & Staples
City of La Grande calls for ditch digging bids
The Recorder invites bids for ditching work along Osburn GreenwoOsburn streets and adjacent intersections. Bids due by 4 pm May 21 with a certified check and bond. Work includes digging 510 to 760 feet sections at specified intersections, three and a half feet deep and one and a half feet wide, under water department orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Forteon
Wight Sandra Hacer
Inverssation
Peder
Oifteen
Osburn
Greenwoe
Rs Ray
Nme
FireTech
Manna
Ombridne
Trowtellon
oNorth
Monroe Aienen
Os Crea
la Inet
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Quick Cleanse
Plans to get rich often fail from dyspepsia or constipation. Brace up and take Dr King’s New Life Pills. They remove clogging materials and give you a new start. Cure headache and dizziness too. At Newlin Drug Co drugstore, 250 guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Newlin Drug Co
For Rent Furnished Rooms Near Depot and Trests
Classified items note furnished rooms for rent in a good location with contact Mrs. Wee eee or phone DRESS MAKING at Sadie’s Misses and Children’s wear by Mrs W 8 Wines corner of Depot and Untrests. Lost bandsaw reported April 6 between Fourth Street and the corner of Washington and Elm Streets. finder to return to the office for reward. UAL MAYTRRSON
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie’s
Fourth Street
Washington and
Elm Streets
Boarding House Ad for Mrs Joseph Pullman
A boarding house listing seeks lodging at Cor 6th and Washington offering board and rooms by the day week or month with no rooms available for rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Pullman
6Th
Washington
Imperial lamp banner sales lure hustlers in La Grande
Advert shows daily meal rates at Centennial notes and special monthly patron rates. Proprietors Mre A E Morcheson and Mins O M Garm operate from Adams Ave. Contact E C Bergh for mail sample and territory details. April 24 Foley Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande Orech
Foley Hotel
Pasture for Stephensom herd on 600 acres with water
A neighbor advertises pasture access for Thomas Stephensom and his herd of cows on about 600 acres with a stream running through the land. Monthly price stated as 1.50 per cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos Stephensom
Bargain Offer Eighty Acres in Malbour County
Eighty acres of land in Malbour county with water right house and outbuildings. Land is cultivated with alfalfa and fodder. potential annual net income estimated from 100 acres at ten dollars per acre. Renters pay taxes and can extend lease for one year or longer. Investment appears promising with per cent return. For sale on easy terms write to C T McDaniel Vitario Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second St
Adams Ave
We. J. Church
Laen National Bank
la Gande
Holmes
la Grands
Malbour County
Sealed Proposals for Court House Janitor Position
Notice announces sealed proposals to be received at the Court House in La Grande Oregon for janitor duties in Union County. Proposals must be filed by May 3 1905 with County Clerk J Gilham. Dated April 13 1906 at La Grande Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Union County
Oregon
Digestive Aid Tabletas Promoted By Local Drug Store
A brief ad urges relief for weak digestion with Tableta, claiming food digestion improves with this remedy. It states the tablets are affordable at a quarter and available from Newlin Drug Co, noting many have benefited from their use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newlin Drag Uo
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Eulogized in Topeka Ad
An ad from Topeka Kansas promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as an effective cough and cold remedy. It claims rapid relief and pleasant taste, selling a 23,000 bottle at 1.00 each. The text cites Mra U Petura at 625 Lake St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra U Petura
Lake St
Topeka
Keneas
Ballard
Newilu Dray
Music RP Tait Pioneer Teacher of Grande Ronde Valley
BR TAIT teaches in Grande Ronde Valley and offers fall conservatory and popular music courses for pupils. Graduates become teachers or soloists while studying church, Sunday school, and dance music. Pupils receive thorough instruction in music under his care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RP Tait
Grande Ronde Valley
Ting
Lasa
Amatlil
BR P Tait
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stoddard’lumber CO
Lainner
Ralston’s Snebraska
Nir
Jefferson Sta
Grands Ronde Bumpber Co
Perry, Oregon
Grande Ronde Lumber Co
Stackland & McLachlen Paints
Inland Empire
State
Apr
Geddes
Tnowneed Mone
Ibs
Harris -Meat Market
Smith
Si Oldenburg
J Schandler
Fruitdale
Bern
Zaber
Ste
Mra Zuber
O & 7Th Streets
FU Hent
A 1 Brewer
Hills House
Brotke
Round House
Centennial Hotel
Farmers Feed Yard
UAL
Maytrrson
Wlazsyq
Bock & Thomas
Homeseekers
G H
Minnesota
Mch
Sanford Dhinnay
Adams Avenue
Rue la Grande
C,t, McDaniel Vitario
ILA Grande School
Day
Mars, Day
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!