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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1905
Page
3
A Seattle advertisement urges readers to place a trial order with Seattle Grocery Co. promising satisfaction or withdrawal of trade. It asserts the best groceries for the least money and frames the trial as a demonstration of service.
A skull discovered by Rose Bedger on the right bank near Greek is examined for possible ties to the missing Hill from February 1900. Investigators note weathering and animal damage, with uncertainty about identity and a search party possible to seek further traces.
Dunn’s Weekly Review notes heavy autumn merchandise forward and strong retail demand with depleted dealer inventories and labor tensions. Bradstreet’s forecast sees August ending with expanding buying, easy money, rising railway tonnage, and promising fall and winter trade prospects.
Physicians show interest in a circular announcing a cure for consumption from a plant based remedy. The dose is two ounces after meals using vegetables such as potatoes cabbage onions and celery. The statement claims several patients with pulmonary tuberculosis recovered and others under treatment progressing satisfactorily.
James M Morphy, popular proprietor of the Hotel Sommer at La Grande, was seen with a group returning from a trip to Somp ter. In La Grande a report of slash work in nearby mines is linked to unrest and gossip, drawing attention to Murphy and his hotel in town.
Mrs Garridge marked her 77th birthday at her daughter’s home with many friends. Grandmother Laah’s daughter Mrs Lash led with song and readings from Psalm 123 recalling girlhood days. Gifts included an easy chair from her grandchildren and other tokens.
Marty Anders, a workman en route to La Grande on an O B R N freight train, was crushed after getting caught between two box cars at North Fork yesterday evening. He was brought to the hospital in the city last evening on a caboose with injuries tended by Dr. Smith and Henderson.
Harriet Howerd of New York suffered skin trouble for years. She writes that Bucklen’s Arnica Balm cured her eczema and rashes after other remedies failed. The claim appears as an old traveling drugstore testimonial for the product.
The District School Board of Retco District No One in Union County Oregon will accept bids until 12 noon August 30 1906 for furnishing all material and construction of an eight room school building per plans and specifications on file with A Williams School Clerk. Bids must be left with the clerk and include a ten percent bid bond. Building must be completed by January 1 1906. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
For sale 80 acres, 60 in alfalfa with free running water and 600 fruit trees. Includes a seven room home, echo house close to rural delivery, on telephone line. Direct deal with seller A Peterson, Ladd Creek, La Grande. Free rural delivery No. 2. 8 26.
Newlin Drug Company advertises home delivery for drugstore goods. Customers are urged to phone for orders and avoid a trip, with hours listed as 1 3 am to 10 pm and a call to action to “phone tuna” for service.
An ad notes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets relieving stomach trouble and constipation. C Towns of Rat Portage, Goturio, Canada, endorses them as mild and effective with pleasant after effects. Sold by Newlin Drug Co.
A hackneyed testimonial from Henrietta Texas praises Electric Bitters as a pure medicine that cures malaria, malaria fever and related chills without quinine side effects. The item notes the product is sold at Newlin Drag Co drug store for 10 cents with a guaranteed bottle.
G Higbee from Danville reports relief from rheumatism after using Hallard's Snow Liniment. He states a single bottle cured him and forwards strong endorsement to others suffering the ailment. Nowlin Drug Co. offers the product at 1s 8d per bottle, with a 1.00 price listed.
Dye work by Simmons & Harvey on Depot Street next door to the Commercial Club promises new looking garments. Work described as trained and guaranteed with efficient service for Sublert faded clothes. La Grande area contact.
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