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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1905
Page
3
The May 29 1905 report lists capital stock 100000 added profits 40000 surplus 34909 10 and deposits 25000 The officers include George Palmer president F L Meyers cashier and assistants Geo L Cleaver W L Brenholts F J Holmes and F M Burkit as directors or staff.
The Fun and Frolic Carnival arrives for a six day run starting Monday August 14 with a special train bringing 200 staff to install multifarious features. Nat Holes Southern Carnival Company presents attractions including Tan Mukino Japanese balance acts and the Human Fly, with daily high dives and a grand Ferris wheel in a program billed as the highest priced free act in the country.
OC Towns of Rat Portage Ontario Canada reports relief from stomach trouble and constipation using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The product is described as mild yet effective with few side effects and is recommended to others suffering similar issues. For sale by Newlin Drug Co.
An 8 year old brown pair branded quarter circle C on test shooker. One horse had a small rope around the neck when last seen near La Grande and Cove Oregon. A suitable reward is offered for their return to LD Reavis La Grande or Dave Clark Cove Oregon.
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters relieve malaria and shivering fits better than quinine, curing the disease from the system. It cites a Henrietta Texas testimonial and notes Newlin Drug Co listings with price details.
A historic ad proclaims Tid i Hel leter s Rocky Mountain Tea cures indigestion constipation and stomach troubles. It markets tablets priced at 35 cents per box and credits a Newlin Drag as provider or promoter.
Mr George Zinebart and wife of Porland arrived this morning. Mr Oscar Erickson of Alicel plans a La Grande visit. Miss Muriel Goodnough leaves for a Portland exposition visit for a week. If delivery is off, notify the office for rectification. J W Scriber installs cement walks on Fouth Street and Washington Ave. Lawn social planned by Ladies Aid at Grandy residence next Thursday. A future of cement sidewalks in the city is forecast. JM McOsil showed Australian Bixee Sheaf specimens. beads exceed four inches, with notable grain king displays observed.
Unclear report notes a raspberry crop and fall yield at Will Glass’s hillside farm. Mrs J J Carr and her sister left for McMinnville on Saturday and Mr Carr plans to join them in Portland around mid month. They intend a week to ten days on the coast afterwards.
The hearing concerns who has lawful guardianship of a boy about eleven. Fred Newell allegedly gave his mother custody years ago via a contract. The grandmother attempted to take the child to Utah but was halted by arrest, returning to the city as legal questions over rightful guardianship continue.
The ladies of the M and church host a lawn social Thursday evening August 10 at Mrs B W Grandy’s home at 4th and Adama Ave. Ice cream and cake will be served along with an excellent program. Everyone is invited for a good time.
Charlee E Reese, a well known Montana resident, shot himself after Miss Ida Steffens refused marriage. The suicide occurred in Virginia City, a report notes the social ripple of the act.
Recruit women to distribute samples and advertise car goods in their home and adjacent counties. Gallery offers $21 per week plus guaranteed expenses. Experience unnecessary. Send age and stamped address to Reeve, 415 Dearborn St, Chicago.
Notice to water consumers that starting August 7 irrigation hours will be from 5 40 pm until 7 00 pm. Dated at La Grande the 7th day of [unknown] committee.
Crescent Seattle Grocery Co. ZunDel & Lawson promises cheaper stock and faster service to boost trade. The firm emphasizes cash payments and weight as a service guarantee to attract customers while expanding business on a purely on month basis.
A medical note describes croup as a dangerous throat inflammation often striking at night. It recommends small doses of Balarda Horebound Syrup and external application of Ballard's Liniment to the throat. Prices listed: 25c and 1.00 by Newlin Drag Co.
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