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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1905
Page
5
Aberdeen Aug 23 A woodsman Robert Pordasy found bones remains of a man four miles north of the city with a bear skull parts a rifle and axe and clothing scraps The bones and gear indicate a prehistoric or violent death in the remote woods the remains were burned in the city by Pordney bringing the gun leg bone ribs and axe back.
Light showers eased early in the week across the Willamette valley and northern coast counties. Elee Cascades cooler at night. moisture limited crop gains though some revival in vegetation. Yields: Willamette valley disappointing, Columbia and Grand Ronde valleys better. Spraying reduced lice in some areas, corn filling well, stock losing flesh, fruit ripening with variable quality.
The Blue Mountain Marble and Granite company plans a shipment of monuments to Wallowa county next week. Orders include memorials for Elmer Bishop’s mother and elder, an eight year old child of F Pace of Enterprise, and graves for Thomas Baldwin and Bert Marguis of Enterprise.
Warden EL Whit pey reports Pendleton police have a man in custody believed to be Joseph Lawrence the convict who escaped Idaho prison on August 16. The note warns readers and mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea sold by Newlin Drug Co in a brief, disjointed ad.
All persons indebted to the late firm of Book and Thomas are requested to call at the old stand at the market where they will meet Mr GW Thomas or Miss Uora Harding to make settlements. W Thomas.
A local ad offers switches wigs and toupees and hair products for sale. The listing notes hair dyes scalp treatments and related items with the contact of 6% Mra A D Vandevar at Room 14 Ronde Valley House.
In World’s Work William T Perkins notes Alaska’s vast coast line far exceeding lower United States. The Yukon River carries more water than the Mississippi and runs 3000 miles from near the Pacific to Behring Sea. Cape Prince of Wales marks American soil as 92 miles of Behring Strait remain. Seven railways exist or under construction including the Skagway Yukon link. Alaska salmon output tops ten million dollars this year. One sixth of Camp Nome Arctic Brotherhood members are college graduates.
An attempted marriage license filing ends abruptly as the bride withdraws at the Hall of Records. The deputy county clerk’s actions in the moment are noted, but the couple’s plans are left unresolved.
Notice offers high market prices for chickens and requests delivery to the GBR Cash Co warehouse on Jefferson Ave. Also mentions fire and delivery correction policy and urges readers to report if newspaper delivery is unsatisfactory.
A reader describes using Bucklen's Arnica Salve to treat skin trouble and sores after failed remedies. The ad notes Newlin Drug Co offering Hollister's Rocky Mountain Liver, stomach, and bowels regulator and a product for children, with prices listed.
Sacred Heart Academy, run by the Sisters of St. Francis, offers Classical Literary and Scientific studies plus Music Drawing and Painting. It prepares young ladies for teaching and resumes classes September 5. For terms and details, address the school.
Bock & Thomas shops and Hull Market owner states that with three shops they can offer meat at lower prices than a single shop. They claim prices will drop, not rise, and invite a trial order to prove the assertion.
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