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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1905
Page
2
A fragment from a newspaper shows advertising rate terms and a condolence or thanks notice. It references monthly rates and display rates, with unclear figures and a Sunday exemption note. The readable part mentions six months in advance and a six dollar fifty cent monthly figure.
An 1905 1906 analysis notes US apple production at about 23.5 million barrels with last year’s crop higher. Oregon yielded 400,000 barrels this year versus 560,000 last year, prompting calls for seeking markets beyond Oregon to balance supply and demand.
The message will be read in full tomorrow. the president discusses railroad regulation and federal control of corporations. The newspaper notes the plan to publish his statements, asking readers to gauge whether he has backed down.
The Southern Pacific Company has begun a news bulletin service on air through overland trains. It includes stock market quotes and general news. Businessmen show interest in mines along the Grande Ronde river and expect spring activity to exceed the usual.
A ten year span saw fishing vessels grow from seventy to three hundred and over twenty years alcohol consumption halved, noted by Youth's Companion as a record of Iceland earning respect among nations.
The 1905 pig iron output in the United States is estimated at 22 500 000 tons. This will be more than double Germany and nearly triple Britain’s 1904 production. Strong demand persists and prices may rise in the near term.
A long view of electrification notes a prophecy from eight years ago that electricity will replace horse power, light roads, power farm equipment, and haul farm produce to shipping points. The article emphasizes the near-term realization and growing belief that electric power will transform rural life.
The Edison phonograph offers entertainment and keeps children occupied at low cost. It promises to ease weary hours for an older person and connects rural buyers to city entertainment. The Newlin Drug Company has secured the agency for this popular talking machine.
Dr. C. E. Hawke of Portland is located in this city with offices in the Summer building. Office phone Red 125 and residence phone Black 85 are listed.
Ad claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the exact remedy for constipation. Describes them as strong for adults yet mild and safe for children, free from griping, distributed by R. S. Webster & Co. in Adora Ontario and sold by Newim Drug Co.
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