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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1905
Page
4
A reported incident from Caldwell says a car loaded with horses and household goods was set ablaze between Caldwell and Parma on Saturday evening. A Caldwell man had packed domestic effects including draft hoes for relocation. The train slowed as the car detached and stopped on the Grat alde track at Parma, burning with all contents left behind.
Salem plans to open September 20 with 86 pupils shown as 20 more than last year attended. The American Board of Foreign Missions meeting in Beattle September 14 to 18. A special train will depart from Boston. Salmon canneries in Vancouver B C project 1 000 000 dollars this year, a record. In 1906 Washington wool output reached 9 million pounds with Eastern Washington 4 million Yakima 4 million Wenatchee 1 million Puget Sound 800 thousand. Angora goat wool clip larger than ever. Walla Walla to celebrate Labor Day with races including five horse events and a five mile auto race. George White of Puellup died after a hearty dinner from acute indigestion.
An observer notes a nine member Amish delegation touring the region from Livols seeking a viable site for a colony. They assess the valley and nearby areas around Portland and Allmaay, where an existing Amish settlement exists, while learning that their creed is similar to Lutherans and the sect totals about forty eight thousand.
Fever report from New Orleans shows 45 new cases to date, 7 deaths, total to 267. Report to 6 pm on August 30 lists rising illness and ongoing tally.
How to find out if your kidneys are out of order by testing 24 hour urine. cloudy milky brick-dust sediment or particles indicate disease. Foley's Kidney Cure is claimed to strengthen kidneys, relieve heart stomach liver symptoms, and restore health. A testimonial from Peter Frey credits recovery after using Foley's Kidney Cure.
A reflective piece on time and wealth warns against misusing moments. It contrasts chasing fashion with authentic self reliance and notes that men seek virtue through steady effort rather than idle pleasure or regret.
Official notices announce civil service examinations for city mail carriers to be held in every first clare post office in the state during the latter part of November. Applicants must be 18 to 45 years old, at least six feet four inches tall, and have an application on file 30 days prior. Positions pay from 600 to 1200 dollars annually.
Classified notices list real estate ads, loan steps, and job requests from LA GRAND INVESTMENT CO. Seeking a competent bookkeeping or clerical worker. Also housing offers including furnished rooms, housekeeping, and a White Pomeranian puppy for sale. Public notices invite price offers for chickens and a Jersey cow for return.
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 Thomnaur and Miss Cora Harding for settlements.
Within thirty days a fin store building and two lots centrally located in Elgin are offered. The investment pays 8 percent interest on the money invested. Price 1200 dollars. Terms one tenth cash and balance on time to complete purchase. Address Box 16 Elgin Oregon.
Notice announces the dissolution by mutual consent of the partnership J F Ball and James Rossell trading as J F Ball & Co. All debts payable to J H Rassell who will receipt for the same and settle bills. Dated La Grande Oregon August 16 1905 James Runsell JF Bull
O Toens of Rat Portage Ontario Canada reports Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets have done a great deal of good. He says the medicine is mild and does not unpleasantly alter effects and recommends it to all who suffer from stomach disorders. Sold by Newlin Drug Co.
Property owners warned that any person found dumping refuse on La Grande Real Estate Association lands will be vigorously prosecuted. Affected areas include Riverside and Williamson's additions in La Grande.
The Moent Markets business and all its property are sold to Grandy and Russell of La Grande Oregon. G W Thomas will collect all claims and pay liabilities. Rock retires from the business and the stockholders are Sownan Ivanhoe and others.
The Grande Ronde Stock Growers Protective Association will pay 650 for the arrest and conviction of any person stealing stock in Union voting. Secretary signs the notice.
O G Higbee of Danville Illinois reports cure after four years of rheumatism using Ballards Snow Liniment. He endorses it for others suffering similar afflictions. Electric Bitters touted as malaria cure with strong testimonial from Henrietta Texas. Newlin Drug Co offers guaranteed price.
Harriet Howard of 200 W 34th St New York writes that years of salt rheum eczema yielded to Bucklen's Arnica Balm. She says it quickly cured the skin trouble and saved her beauty. A 25 cent bottle is sold at Newlin Drug Store.
La Grande Cleaning and Dyeing Works offers cleaning and dyeing of garments with faded items made to look like new. Special ladies garments cleaning and delivery. all work guaranteed. Located on Depot Street next to the Commercial Club, SIMMONS & HARVEY proprietors.
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