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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1906

Page

4

Tragic North Sea Dyke Incident Sparks Province Alarm

A watchman’s failure to leak protection near the great North Sea dyke leads to a ruinous brink endangering an entire Dutch province. Kenneth Molver of Vaiurbors is named in the account as a victim-like figure amid the catastrophe. A doctor’s note and a sensational claim about Dr Kings New Discovery are included as promotional filler.

North Sea Hollandin Wiener Kenneth Molver Vaiurbors Neew Kings

Timber Claims Firestone at Two Million Feather Stock

The report cites Timber Claims alleging a two million unit loss in a dispute between Foley Bik La Ghanve and teetrwens Co. The filing references damages and seeks resolution through the appropriate legal channels.

Desperado Curley Refuses Orders to Leave Durkee

In Durkee Curley, warned by a thirteen member vigilance committee, remains in Baker County and confronts residents. He fights Sid Storey in a street confrontation, sustaining bruises and a heated exchange before the two part and Curley defies removal. The Baker City Herald reports the incident.

Curley Durkee Baker County Storey Theo Oliva Baker City

First Elephant Wowed Judge Will Ellis in Iowa Circus Memory

A. A. Roberts recalls how Judge W. R. Ellis met his first elephant as a child in Iowa. The circus wagon approached near the fence, spooked the boy who toppled backward, and the crowd carried him indoors to calm him after the startling scene.

A. A. Roberts la Grande Baker City Herald W.R. Ellis Iowa Mr. Roberts Will Pendleton

Domestic unrest and crime flash across the nation

A survey notes 5500 women in U S foundries and mills while reports cover a Seattle arrest for diamond robbery complicity, a Milwaukee resident with Greek ties, a Los Angeles death of Charles Staogmaker’s heir, a San Francisco rebuild, Capetown unrest, saloon closures in South Omaha, a fatal shooting in Maysville J T, a clubbing incident in Red River Texas injuring bystanders, and a troubled marriage in Dury e a lasting disappearance pattern of a teen wife.

United States R.O. Blair Seattle New York City Milwaukee Wis Pappatheorokoummountourger Charles Staogmaker Wilkesbarre Los Angeles Claus Spreckies van Ness Avenue San Francisco Capetown Africa Mickey Nebraska Board of Fire and Police Commissioners South Omaha Patterson Herrod Maysville J. T Dr. Herrod Seth Dinwoody Red River County Texas Beulah Hudgins R. F. Horn

Savings Plans and Bank Features Promised by Bank Card

A historical notice promotes a savings plan and bank services. It outlines deposits of 6 dollars monthly for five years at 4 percent interest, compares 10 dollars monthly yielding 664.56, and notes on demand payable funds, 4 percent interest with fixed periods, flexible deposits from 1 dollar, courteous service, government inspection, and invites banking business for Farmers and Traders National Bank.

Electric Bitters touted by Dublin woman as life extender

An 82 year old Dublin Georgia resident praises Electric Bitters, claiming the tonic strengthens the weak and cures dyspepsia, liver trouble, kidney inflammation, and chronic constipation. The New Lin Drury Co. offers a reasonable time guarantee and price.

H. Brunson Dublin Newlin Drury Co

Treasurer Calls For City Warrants In La Grande Oregon

Notice states funds available to pay outstanding General Fund warrants up to No 6289 endorsed Dec 10 1904 and that interest on General Fund warrants 5284 through 5289 ceases. Funds exist to pay Water Fund warrants up to No 6284 endorsed June 22 1906 with interest ceasing on warrants 6068 to 6284 exclusive. La Grande Oregon July 31 1906 J K Wriant City Treasurer.

General Fund la Grande City Water Fund la Grande Oregon J. K. Wriant

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