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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1906

Page

5

For Sale Threshing Machine 55 by 60 Complete

One threshing machine 55 by 60 with band cutter long feeder and all components included. Sold or traded as is.

GO Russell Jang Mort Heh

Unclaimed body of Mrs Sarah Cecil in Baker City

The body of Mrs Sarah P Cecil lies unclaimed at Welch & Co funeral parlors. Undertaker West, after telegraphing Kansas, El Paso, and Chickashaw, Ind Ter, has found no relatives or papers revealing her maiden name. Her ex husband’s punishment and divorce are noted. her child is cared for by friends while potential relatives seek custody.

Sarah P. Cecil Welch & Co West Kansas Baker City el Paso Texas Cecil Chickashaw Indien Gecil Lolearn Hayes Mercer Baer City Herald

John D's Welcome to Rockefellar Draws Wide Crowd

On his return from Europe John D. Rockefaller was greeted by a broad group including New York police and detectives, Standard Oil secret service men, Progress servers from Ohio, newspaper reporters and photographers, rubbernecks, U S marshals and deputies, process servers from multiple states, the Findlay sheriff, and independent oil men. Prospective jurors in United States court.

John D. Rockefaller Europe New York Standard Oil Secret Service Ohio United States Findlay Hancock County United States Courte

Pendleton flour orders and local notices from Oregon

Pendleton orders 69 000 barrels of flour for the Orient. About 2 000 residents have left Penulston for summer resorts. Tillamook plans a county fair and carnival August 28. Dallas hosts a fall carnival and race event in October. Goiunaia river tet fishing reportedly poor this year. Marshfield resident G H Merchanta died on Friday. he previously managed Simpson Lumber Company interests on Coos Bay.

Pendleton Milkey Tillamook Dallas Goiunaia G H.merchanta Marshfield Simpson Lumber Coos Bay

Cows to Hong Kong Shipments Begin Next Week

A herd of fifteen Jersey cows will be shipped to Hong Kong from this state early next week. Officials say this is only a starter and many other breeds will follow.

Hong Kong

Call for Bids for Wood by La Grande City

The city of La Grande will receive written bids for five hundred cords of green four foot logging wood to be delivered to the pumping plant by November 1 1906. Bids must be filed with City Recorder Sroow by 4 o clock on August 13 1906 and may be rejected in whole or part.

la Grande City of Sroow

Dr King’s New Lifts Prils Cure for Constipation

Advertisement describes Dr King’s New Lifts Prils as the cure for a torpid liver and blockaded bowels. Claims awaken proper action prevent appendicitis and tone the system. Appears as a drug notice at Newlin Drug Co.

Fire destroys business district in Dayton Oregon

Fire swept the business portion of Dayton Oregon this morning destroying several buildings. Total loss estimated at around 30 000 dollars. Dayton lies in Yamhill county on the Yamhill River about forty miles from Portland.

Scripps News Association Dayton Ore Yamhill County Portland

Public Printer Dismissed in Open Shop Controversy

Washington August 3. A. Miller, suspended earlier, was dismissed this morning by the government printer from his position as assistant foreman of the bindery. Miller was the cause of the President's order to run the press as an open shop.

Scripps News Washington Aus W. A. Miller Outl Miller

US Drainage Expert Probes Alkali Lands in Yakima

C G Elliott of the United States Department of Agriculture arrives in Yakima to study lands seized by alkali and assess drainage work in the valley. The cooperative effort with local communities aims to solve alkalized soil issues, with experiments started three years ago to continue next year.

North Yakima C. G. Elliott United States Agricultural Department Agricultural Department Eliot Yakima [Valley

Pendleton Scouring Mill to Run Longer This Year

The Pendleton mill plans a longer operating season pushing employment above 60 workers through summer and fall, aiming to boost business and reduce idle time.

Pendleton

Apportionment Figures For Union County Schools

State Treasurer Moore reports Union County with 4 852 schoolchildren receives 9 404 10 in school funds. National totals show 3 000 more pupils statewide. Of 33 counties Union ranks high for funding, with only three ahead or within 150 of its amount.

Moore Union County

Aged Woman Commits Suicide on 78th Birthday in Laporte

Mrs Catherine Vanderstine a longtime Laporte resident died by hanging on her seventy eighth birthday. No reason is known for the act and authorities reported the death this morning.

Scripps Laporte Ind Catherine Vanderstine Reaon

Lithographers Strike for Union Recognition in Chicago

About 150 lithographers walked out in Chicago demanding union recognition and higher wages. Two independent houses have signed the scale and more firms are expected to follow shortly.

I Scripps News Asociation Chicago

Thirty Years of Service at Embassy Ends Career

Charles Hodson, a longtime clerk in the American embassy, died this morning in London. The report notes the Cove cherry crop near completion and cherry pickers returning home, with Uwe peeling averypentane for growers and pickers.

Scrippe News Association London Charles Hodson Cove Tno Sip Uwe

Secretary Haynes to Visit Boise Irrigation Congress

Notables heading to Boise for the irrigation congress include Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Dr. W A Haynes. The event gathers government officials and agricultural leaders to discuss water and irrigation policy in the region.

Irrigation Congress Boise Secretary of Agriculture W. A. Haynes

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Teasers and Tablets

Pharmacists worldwide offer Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea made from select roots and herbs. Tea or tablets priced at 35 cents, distributed by Newsin Deus Company.

Hollister Rocky Mountain Newsin Deus Company

Fragmented quote hints at aging and remedies from Dublin

An 82 year old woman from Dublin comments on aging and patience for relief, mentioning bitters and tonics as a perceived aid. The text includes garbled phrases about medicine, dyspepsia, and a medical claim, with unclear references to guarantees and prices.

Mra B. Bronsom Dublin Macones

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