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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1906
Page
3
The note references an office in the Bohnenkamp Building in Oregon for estimates plans and specifications. It documents a local business or agency setup with focus on project cost, design, and procurement details associated with construction or engineering work.
Dayton officials open the Ohio State Colored Educational and Industrial Exposition with a weeklong meeting for colored and white educators. Booker T. Washington is slated for the principal address, with speakers including Mrs. Tarrell, J. H. Jones, and M. G. C. Mason. The event features Ohio colored troops recounting the San Juan Hill battle.
A pamphlet by A. H. Kirkland M S assistant entomologist to the Massachusetts Gypsy Moth Committee explains the toad as a beneficial creature. It notes about 80 percent of its diet is insects injurious to crops and humans and recalls old Pars shop displays of toads for pest control.
A nostalgic notice highlights Hill's soda fountain featuring a wide range of popular drinks. The ad encourages customers to quench thirst, save cash for clothes and rent, and enjoy beverages with family and friends.
An 82 year old Dublin Georgia woman praises Electric Bitters calling it a grand tonic. The ad claims the remedy relieves dyspepsia torpid liver inflamed kidneys and chronic constipation after a reasonable time. Newlin Drug Co guarantees the product at 50 cents.
A drive through Union County shows abundant harvests with thousands of acres in shock and hay balers active across many sections. Despite labor scarcity, good weather facilitates neighborly help and promises lower costs compared with former seasons.
A Cheyenne dispatch reports Donald McDonald of the Gallngwater country sold 500 Wyoming range horses to Hoops and Blaine of the east for 18000 dollars. The sale is described as one of the largest single horse transactions in the nation.
In Union County Oregon the estate of R D Ruckman seeks a court order to sell Lots 1 2 5 4 19 and 20 in Block 21 Imbler to pay debts. E H Ruckman and Martha J Ruckman are cited to appear September 6 1906 in La Grande for cause. Judge J C Henry signs the order with court seal.
Local lodge notices list meetings for Aerie 295F La Grande, La Grande Lodge 16, Star Encampment 51, A-La Grande Camp 7703, Foresters Court Maid Marion 22, Friendship Tent 41 KOTW, L O T M Hive 27, La Grande Lodge 455, Red Cross Lodge 27, Rathbone Sisters Temple 9 with meeting days venues and visiting member invitations across Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and related orders in La Grande area.
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