Tragic North Sea Dyke Breach Warns of Provincial Flood
A leaky power failure in a North Sea dyke caused a devastating flood that ruined a Holland province. The piece cites a watchman’s lapse and compares to a patient saved by Dr King’s New Discovery after a neglected cold. An advertisement touts Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and Newlin Drug Co products.
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North Sea
Holland
Kenneth Melver
Viaxcnboro
Dr.King
Mo P
Dr. Kings
Newlin Drug Co
Timber Claims Find Lots Of Timber In Foley Elk Region
Land records show multiple claimants tied to two million feet of timber on Foley Elk land. La Granpe Investment Co is among the parties listed in the claim pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley Elk
la Granpe Investment Co
Norfolk's Harbor Powers as an Atlantic Fishing Hub
Norfolk Virginia thrives as a summer center for fishing with a fleet of nearly three hundred boats, led by bugeye craft, plus sloops and steamers. The port handles diverse catches including Lynnhaven oysters valued near four million dollars and prized game fish, supported by strong ice storage and transport networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Hampton Roads
Beseger
York and James Rivers
Elizabeth River
Albemarle
Currituck
Chesapeake Bay
Albemarle Sounds
New York
Philadelphia
Blue Point
Long Island
Horn Harbor
Atlantic
Sheepstead
Farmers And Trapers National Bank Advertisement
A bank offer highlights saving options with monthly deposits of 5 or 10 dollars for five years at 4 percent interest, payable on demand, and insured by government inspection. The note promises accessibility from 1 dollar, courtesy, and reliable management by the board of trustees and guarantors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diveutisia & Gullicient Garantes
National Bank
Electric Bitters touted by 82 year old Dublin woman
Mrs. E H Brunson, aged 82 of Dublin Georgia, praises Electric Bitters claiming it keeps the old young and strengthens the weak. The tonic is said to cure dyspepsia torpid liver inflamed kidneys and chronic constipation after a reasonable use. Guaranteed by New Era Drug Co. Price 60c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.H. Brunson
Dublin
Newlir Drug Co
Notice of Administrator's Salt in La Grande Oregon
By order of Hon J C Henry County Judge Union County Oregon on July 10 1906 the administrator will sell after August 25 1906 at private sale for cash the real property of D B May deceased Lots 1 2 and 20 in Block 4 Predmore's Addition La Grande Union County Oregon as listed in the estate. Dated La Grande Oregon July 11 1906 B T May Administrator estate D B May deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Henry
Union County
State of Oregon
D. B. May
Predmore
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad
An old advertising blurb touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a healthful remedy for babies, claiming it builds solid bone and muscle. It markets tea or tablets at 35 cents by New in Dava Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Newiik Deus Company
Dava Company
City Treasurer Calls Warrants Payable In La Grande
La Grande Oregon July 31 1906 City Treasurer J K Wilcar issued a call stating funds are available to pay all warrants on the General Fund from Nos 8234 to 8289 and ending July 31 1906. Warrants on Water Fund up to No 6284 endorsed June 29 1906 are payable. Interest on all General Fund warrants Nos 8234 to 8289 and Water Fund warrants 6058 to 6284 ceases from this date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Fund
la Grande City
Water Fund
Mater
la Crane
Oregon
JK Wiicar
Native plant cures and Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
The article extols native forest roots and Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as cures for female ailments and general weakness. It claims the formula is alcohol free and effective for conditions like backache faintness and bearing down, with endorsements from early settlers and Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syton Lowe
Mary Weakieses
Pierce
Ernie
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la Grande
Rande Ronde Lumber CO
Perry, Oregon
G. W. O’neil
Washington Avenue
City Brewery
Julius Roesch
Timber Claims
Collass
Wonder Worker
DR. King’s
NEW Discover
Chaseby, SR
Elizabeth, Ill
A'S Ward
DR. King
Newlin Drug Company
Newin Drus Company
A. B.C. Steam Laundry
A. V.oliver Building
Slater
Jefferson Ave
Main
J. L Mars
Oxford Bark
James Farquharson
Smiths
Cleveland Bicycles
Moss Clara Lantie Marves
Holmes Pysties
Los Chines
Haveling Nei Fond
Willoa
Himiher
Sportieg Tin
Hongkong
Miss Maive
Buiors College
Calkee
Maide
Matyeea
Biunes College Aa
Hermon
Holmes Business
Colle Washington & Nears
Portl Land
ORE
WM. Reynolds
Day
Mrs Day
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