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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1906

Page

5

Wood supply notice from J Anthony in 1961

J Anthony announces he has 600 cords of dry cord wood and offers to fulfill winter wood orders. Residents desiring wood should leave their requests at Mr Polock's grocery store.

Farm for exchange near Flour ing Mill with improvements

Grenacres offers a six room house a barn and space for chickens or hogs, an orchard with all kinds of fruit and ample water. Located east of Flour Mill property for exchange for city property. Apply at premises John Gavan.

John Gavan

Timber claims hold two million feet on Foley Elk

Foley Elk and La Granne Investment Co report several timber claims totaling two million feet or more, indicating substantial timber holdings under active inquiry and potential development.

Foley Elk, la Granne Investment Co

Minstrels at the Lyric Praised in Calgary Review

Calgary Press applauds Mahara's Minstrels at the Lyric praising Sherman for expert direction. The troupe is described as among the best seen in Calgary with polished performances and fulfilled promises. La Grande Steward Opera House show noted for August 15.

Mahara Sherman Calgary Calgary Press la Grande Steward Opera House The Lyric Balgary Balgary Press la Grande Steward’s Opera House

Hill's Soda Fountain Advertises Savings and Family Joy

A vintage ad invites customers to enjoy all popular drinks at Hill's soda fountain. It promises refreshment and savings for the whole family, noting benefits for rent and clothing budgets while sharing a cheerful message of smiles.

Hill

Eminent Doctors Endorse Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription

Doctors praise ingredients like Helenias and Golden Seal root in Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription. Editorials cite benefits for women with back pain, uterine disorders, anemia, and dyspepsia, noting Helonias and Golden Seal as chief components and endorsing the remedy for a wide range of reproductive ailments.

Pierce John Fyfe Tee Boeeric Egme Unicorn Root Helenias Fyfe Foriber Kidnese Dennett Medio Oulle John M. Scudder Cincinnati Nartholow Jefferson Medical College

UmatilIa Man Loses Two Threshers to Fire

Budd Nelson of Wild Horse Creek reports two threshing machines burned by explosions in the cylinder while threshing smutty wheat. The first machine valued at 500 dollars burned weeks ago. A Niagara thresher for 1400 dollars, insured for 900, burned after starting at the same setting.

Pendleton Budd Nelson Wild Horse Creek Niagara Jst

First Lady Secures Hunt Licenses As Husbands Receive Permits

Mrs Lillian Balsh wife of Fort Wright Quartermaster Sargeant Thomas B Balsh led the renewal day by obtaining a license for herself and for her husband and father James Leeper. County official R W Butler affixed a gold seal to her license. Also Gare Warden J A Ablig issued licenses for himself and two sons. eleven licenses issued yesterday.

Lillian Balsh Quartermaster Sargeant Thomas B. Balsh Fort Wright R. W. Butler County Auditor's Office J. A. Ablig

Juror’s ChildrenKilled in Lightning Strike

Springfield August 9 The lynching trial began today. J L Maxey a regular juror received word his home 15 miles west of Springfield was struck by lightning and his two children were killed. he was excused from further service.

Springfield J. L. Maxey

Unfounded Circus Banter In La Grande

A talkative escort boasts about seals and fish at a circus in La Grande. He notes Boscos seals fed by four expert fishermen and jokingly mentions a glass-eyed man paying half price. The Chief of Police disrupts the scene. the Chef limits water sprinkling hours to 6:30 to 7:50.

Fameere la Grande

Foot Cut Off by Combine on Local Farm

Henry Precard, renowned thrashing machine man, was injured while oiling a combined harvester on J. H. Biaulstone’s farm near Adame. His foot was crushed after stepping into gears as the team started, with toes and much of the foot lost to the injury. He was taken to St Anthony's hospital in Pendleton for surgery with Dr. W. G. Cole assisting.

J. H. Biaulstone Adame Henry Precard Mr. Precard Dr. Todd of Adams Mr. Pecard St Anthony's Hospital Pendleton W. G. Cole

Engineer Shortage Delays Lightship No 67 Off Columbia

Government struggles to hire a licensed marine engineer for lightship No 67 near the Columbia River mouth. Coastwide searches fail to locate a candidate, leaving the lone engineer aboard facing heavy duties and potential pay demands. The billet pays $1000 yearly with easy leave, but no replacement is found.

Columbia River

Mid Summer Dance Tonight at the Commercial Club

Dance enthusiasts are invited to the Commercial Club tomorrow evening for a mid summer dance with good music and an enjoyable time assured. The event promises lively entertainment and a social evening for attendees.

Commercial Club

Buckion's Arnica Salve Praised in Farmville Letter

A Farmville Virginia resident A M Bruce writes of a twenty year struggle with chronic piles and malignant sores that improved after using Buckion's Arnica Salve. The testimonial notes relief and mentions availability at Newlin Drug Co, 266.

Buckion A. M. Bruce Farmville Newlin Drug ‘Co

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Nished Front Room Grant's Agency M. Baker Old Town la Grande National Bank Laly Perry S. N. Kally Bohnenkamp GQ Street Sugar Palmer Lumber Company Wetman North Birch Street la Grande Investment Company la Grande Ore Iney Building Honan Russell J. E la Grande R. F Hollister Rocky Mountain Dane Company J. E. Reynorns Drick GEO. Kreiger la Grande, Oregon Timber Claims Morgan Lake Good Springs Tuoma Oadhurst Minstrels the Lyric Weward Proprie Skinner Harris Umatilla GRWUS Newport News North Carolina Kid Grove West Pointers Fred Funston American Lake King Ed Bryan San Francisco Grandy & Russelll Grandy & Russell Krouse Bros Prep J. Bull Asae Rock Island Frisco Rocky Mountains Rio Grande Great Lakes Mississippi Valley Minnesota Gulf of Mexico Rock Island-Frisco Lines Portland Ore Vy. Noyes John Hall Noyes & Hall Hamilton Building Corner Adarow Avenue Selder, Te Candy D, Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Seattle Lawson Bros
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