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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
3
A watchman’s mishap causes a ruinous break in Holland’s NorthSes dyke while Kenneth McIver of Vancebors Maine avoids a tie finish due to a neglected cold. Dr King’s New Discovery saved a life after three doctors gave up. Guaranteed best cough and cold cure at Newlin Drug Co with bottle free.
J Anthony reports two stray horses at his place seven miles south of La Grande. A black gelding branded circle V on the right hip with white front and hind feet. and a bay gelding branded JW on the left shoulder. Owner may recover by paying charges.
David Eccles and associates consider building the Eagle Valley railroad at Baker City if business proves viable. A lone saloon robber in Baker City netted 426 dollars before escaping. Remsa crops suffered damage from a recent storm in Baker County. William Grown of Pauline Crook County donated 10,000 to Pendleton academy for a boys dormitory and manual training. Chesterfield the palmist, touring the Northwest, faced police removal after threatening self and family. Caldwell residents raised 40,000 in one night for a railroad. Pendleton clerk reports nine hunters licenses by yesterday noon with 24 more issued earlier. Umatilla County 199, Union County 3535 issued by 2 pm.
Oregon endures annual, escalating forest fires that rival San Francisco quake losses. Santiam and other districts face increasing danger as vast timber stands burn, costing the state millions despite government figures of 54 billion feet of timber over 5000 square miles. Authorities seek stricter fire prevention amid recurring carelessness.
The ad proclaims Electric Bitters can restore strength and health for 82 year old Sam Bruns on in Dublin Georgia. Mrs. E Bh Brunson touts the tonic as relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues claiming quick results. It promises a safe grand tonic medicine experience priced at 50 cents guaranteed by Nanlie Drag Corp.
The Oregon State Board offers one and one third fare plus 2.25 for a ticket from Portland to Salem for the Oregon State Fair in Salem September 10 through 15. Sale dates are September 6 8 and 15 with continuous passage in each direction to September 17 and no stopovers. Children half fare double rate. Tickets must be validated at Salemor Fair grounds for return.
A coin no larger than the dollar could start a savings account. Deposits in the Savings Department on the first second or third of any month draw interest from day one of that month. Applies to all amounts and depositors. Bank notes capital surplus and liability to shareholders totaling $154000, offering protection and inviting business.
By order of County Judge J C Henry an administrator will sell after August 25 1906 for cash the real property of D B May deceased in La Grande Union County Oregon. The tract includes lots one and twenty six in block fort Predmore Addition. Sale conducted by B T May administrator.
The treasury holds funds to pay all General Fund warrants up to No 6289 endorsed December 10 1904 and suspends interest on warrants numbered 5234 to 5289. Water Fund warrants up to No 6284 endorsed June 22 1906 will be paid with interest ceasing on warrants 6058 to 6284 after this call. La Grande Oregon July 5 1906. J K Wrrowr City Treasurer.
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