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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1905
Page
4
A damaged telegram from Berlin claims Germany and Great Britain may enter a broader war. It alleges Germany’s navy is ready for prompt action and cites a Berlin factory as the source of “reliable information” about imminent conflict.
At an emergency meeting of the International Cotton Congress the committee urged Europe and America to refrain from buying American cotton for the next three months except for immediate needs to ease high price pressures and stabilize supplies. A global information service will be organized to track actual cotton conditions and adjust actions as necessary.
Aug 3 The 14 year old son of Mr and Mrs Bowman of Garfield was severely injured when an old muzzle loading gun exploded as he and companions played by the river. He aimed and fired the weapon at close range, blasting his right arm and hand. He remains in critical condition at home.
Revive Leather Trust of Kenosha Wisconsin filed articles of incorporation in Madison on Monday for a tannery company capitalized at 300000. Incorporators are Charlen W Allen NRB Allen Jr and Edward Thiers. The move is viewed as a step toward reorganizing the American Hide and Leather Co. to control major U S tanning plants.
Wisconsin enacts a new law making it a misdemeanor to offer or give six cigarettes to another person. The change marks a stricter approach compared to other states where such acts are only considered personal insults.
An anecdotal piece from Grande Ronde describes a man’s passage to heaven where an angel guides him on his first day. He sees many souls drawing ball and chain labels, learning they must be “orained” to stay, a fate tied to men from Oregon to prevent them from leaving.
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions population figures and government references but lacks clear events, dates, or identities to form a concise news item. The readable parts point to demographics without a verifiable incident or action.
Notice to water consumers in La Grande dated July 23 1905 alerts that irrigation hours will be from 6 pm to 7 pm due to low water supply. The message emphasizes reserving water for fire protection and domestic use. Signed by A L Richardson LD Ges W H Bohnenkamp.
Crescent Seattle Grocery Co. Zundel & Lawsor promote a new cash basis business model to sell first quality groceries cheaper, attract more trade, and increase profits by year end. They emphasize cash accounts, credit relations, and service guarantees.
The boys' club of Central Church meets this evening on an important matter. All members are urged to attend at seven o'clock.
Warning is hereby given that any person found trespassing on Riverside 46d Williamson's addition to La Grande Real Estate will be vigorously prosecuted. The notice invokes property rights and references the La Grande area and associated estate interests.
All residents owing water charges must call at the city Recorder's office and settle now. The ordinance requires rates to be paid in advance at the water superintendent's office on the first day of each month, with meters due on the first day for the following month. If not paid within ten days, water will be shut off. A later ordinance allows payments to the City Recorder instead of the Water Superintendent.
Local notice offers to trade two good wagons for hay oats potatoes or other farm produce. Apply to J Anthony or address Box 142 La Grande Oregon.
Dated La Grande Oregon July 26 the notice lists wood and new fall stock of feed and groceries at the Cheapest Groceries and Provisions in the city. Phone Red 971 is provided and a 30 day timeframe is noted under action by E J Atkinson.
An early 20th century claim lists indigestion and a host of accompanying symptoms as a widespread American malady. The advertisement asserts Herbine will cure these troubles and promotes a Boe bottle Newllo Drag Uo.
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