This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
5
Timber claims reveal several parties holding two million feet and more. Foley Elk and La Granoa Investment Co. shown as key players in the timber land dispute and development prospects.
The recorder of La Grande Oregon calls for bids by October 5 1906 at 4 pm to grade and gravel Sixth Street from Washington Avenue to Street per specifications at the recorder's office. Bids require a certified ten percent of contract price and the city may reject all bids. August 17 1906 C S Dunn chairman street committee. Hill's soda fountain advertises popular drinks with a cheerful call to customers.
The article urges staying active and diverse in experience to preserve youth. It contrasts country and city life, asserting the mind's freshness counters aging. It notes theatre as a factor in aging less and says people who laugh stay younger longer.
The renowned chef Joseph Becker gave a two part cooking lecture at Mrs Murphy’s Hardware store. Attendees praised the scientific methods and pastry preparations and learned about the Majestic range.
The article recounts comic stories about Harry Hermsen of The Royal Chef company. He recalls miscommunications with managers in Wisconsin Michigan and Chicago including stage traps, orchestra times tied to city sprinklers, and a wealthy admirer asking for tickets and being asked for money.
A Northwest survey party of 15 works north and south of Coulee Washington near station 15 while residents watch Mabie and Hill’s men for Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul. North Yakima reclamation crews on 10 miles of Tieton river roads plan seven bridges and repairs costing 10000 dollars. Parochial school plans near Nez Perce Johnson addition cost about 6000 dollars, raised by Father Gurley of Lewiston. Sol S Leacham fatally wounded his wife then killed himself at Lewiston. five children survive. Lane county suit filed by Charles H Chick of Grand Rapids against J T Bridges to force sale of 720 acres timber land in upper McKenzie country.
At the fourteenth National Irrigation Congress in Boise from September 5 to 8 district engineers will report on reclamation work. Vice-President Fairbanks and party arrive September 3 with a public reception that evening. Last year projects with $80 million in spending aimed to reclaim 1.8 million acres, boosting land values by about $87 million and yielding crops worth $27 million annually to cover the government outlay.
In Waterville Washington, rattlesnakes are unusually plentiful along the upper Columbia this harvest. Workers wear tin loggins for protection as heat drives many into hiding. At Emerich farm near the river, about five miles from town, more than 50 snakes have been killed this season.
A Victorian era advertisement extols the Oliver No. 3 typewriter highlighting its alignment, simplicity, multi-copy manifolding, non locking type bars, easy cleaning, removable carriage, and quick paper release. It emphasizes reliability and value for money for business users seeking durable performance over time.
Prospectors George Stout and the Steed brothers report pay dirt three miles above Wamic on Three Mile Creek. The find promises a mining camp boom for the Cascade foothill village as residents anticipate growth and activity.
A large crowd hissed Mrs Langtry in London after a 20 minute performance based on a trifling South American episode.
A late directory lists Chicago's colored community as home to 36 churches 46 lawyers 4 newspapers 40 physicians 14 library clubs 10 social clubs and 26 women's clubs. The figures reflect a diverse urban presence within the city.
The Oliver tabulator, praised for speed, legibility, and economy, offers multiple invoice copies with distinct copies. It claims near and regular output, suited for invoicing and correspondence. Newsin Drug Company, agents, invites applications for further details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.