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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1906
Page
2
Local notice urges readers to sign submissions and warns editors will reject unsigned or nom de plume articles. It references advertising rates and a harsh critique of a Chicago banker’s embezzlement and warns readers about personal faults and public behavior.
An article notes only about two percent of U S territory suits apples and merely one tenth of one percent yields top grade fruit. It jokes that Grande Ronde Valley won t overdo the apple business while mentioning Pendleton washout aiding La Grande hotel trade. It also comments on fashion trend and a Minnesota census observation.
The Springfield Republican notes bold talk on naval expansion with six new battleships in nine months and four more in six, followed by three in the next six, signaling a surge toward a dominant U S fleet by year end. Some voices doubt the pace, yet others foresee rising power.
A magazine writer calls Speaker Can non the county’s nicest man yet notes his home spun image hides a sharp eye for legislative aims. The piece contrasts his plain life with AFL leader Samuel Gompers who suspects his motives on certain measures.
Fragmented OCR text notes Americans investing in gold and property in Northern Siberia regret decisions due to expected sanctions by local authorities. It hints at conflicts over resource control and market access, with references to crews, nests, and potential upheaval affecting capital and speculation.
Notice of seven miles south of La Grande describing two stray horses a black gelding with circle V brand on hip white front and hind, and a bay gelding branded JW on left shoulder. Owner may reclaim by paying charges. J Anthony.
In the County Court of Union Oregon heirs unknown must appear September 6 1906 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon to show cause why an order of sale should not be made for the real property described as town lots 1 2 5 4 19 and 20 in Block 22 in Imbler Union County Oregon. Witness J C Henry judge seal August 7 1906. Attest J B Gicnam clerk deputy
A devastated Holland province follows a leak in the great North Sea dyke traced to a watchman's lapse. Kenneth McIver of Vaycebors Maine recounts a near fatal lung inflammation that was halted by Dr King’s New Discovery after doctors proclaimed death. The cure is sold at Newlin Drug Co in 60 cent and one dollar trials.
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