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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1904

Page

3

Pawnee Bill’s Buffalo Ranch Projects Profit in Meat Trade

Pawnee Bill’s buffalo ranch near Pawnee City expands into meat production for holiday orders. The Waldorf Astoria New York and King Edward in Toronto have placed large orders, with prices around 1.25 per pound for meat and 75 to 150 for robes and heads. A cross with Galloway cattle is planned to improve quality.

Pawnee Buffalo Trust New York City Canada Toronto Carvasa Edward Pawnee Bill Rawnee Pawnee Craiser Dispatch

Sugar Beet Seed Use and U.S. Growers Question

The Secretary of Agriculture reports 6,000,000 pounds of sugar beet seed used by American growers in the season with 162,000 pounds imported. He notes Washington produced 80,000 pounds California 50,000 Utah 32,000 and argues American farmers could and should grow all the seed domestically to profit.

Secretary of Agriculture United States Washington California Utah

Subpoenas Served for Smoot Investigation Appearance

East Lake on December 12 cited to appear are Apostle John Henry Smith cousin of Joseph Smith and Apostle Charles W Penrose editor to Chief of the Dessert News. They were served subpoenas to testify before the Senate sub committee in the Smoot investigation in Washington.

East Lake John Henry Smith Joseph Smith Charles W Penrose Senate Washington

Bank Robbery in Peoria Ends in Escape by Buggy

Two men robbed the Peoria National Bank in downtown Peoria in the afternoon. The robbers escaped in a buggy as a posse pursues them.

Peoria Peoria National Bank

Local Notices From North Powder News

Mike Peat Sanders sick with measles but improving. Miss Lily Law back from La Grande after a short visit. W Chandler of La Grande bought cattle from Davia brothers and sent them to Portland. Davis EA Rigge and J Pilcher and wife left for Vancouver WA for Mia B Fletcher funeral. JB Wilson family headed to California for winter for daughter’s health. A McAlister reported two missing horses while at Maker City court.

Mike Peat Sanders Bhut Lily Law la Grande W Chandler Davia Brothers Portland AB Davis EA Rigge Pilcher Vancouver Washington Mia Fletcher JB Wilson California Maker City McAlister

Rankin Family Die After Eating Boiled Cabbage

Bidell Nil December 12 The Rankin family of six were found dead in bed this morning from eating rolled cabbage. Three other deaths occurred nearby recently from the same cause.

Bidell Rankin

Election of Officers for Hope Chapter No 13 O B

The Hope Chapter No 13 Order of the Benovelent or similar group holds its annual election of officers on Wednesday evening December 8 at 7 30 pm with Mary A Warnick serving as secretary and Mrs Clara T Lyle as Worthy Matron.

Hope O. B Mary A Warnick Clara T Lyle W. M

Advertising and immigration push for Union County Oregon

The letter urges local promotion to attract eastern homeseekers to Oregon in 1905. It calls for Portland and La Grande advertising, distributing circulars, and aiding land claims, noting rail routes and current land fraud fears affecting settlers. Mentions Lelia Day returning from Avalon.

Becaues Clark Portland Oregon la Grande Portland Union Wallowa Evening Observer Oregon Bilas Mountains Busineas Union County Pont

Grain yield figures for Washington 1904 by state grain inspector

Statistical summary shows 1904 wheat acreage 1 400 000 with yield 23 500 000 bushels on 62 000 acres. Barley acreage 116 000 with yield 3 700 000 bushels. Chief deputy King notes these figures for the estate.

Tacoma Washington King

Heryford and Conley Wed in Foley Hotel Parlors

In this city on Sunday December 11 1904 at 1 p m W B Heryford and Miss Myrtle Conley were joined in marriage by Justice Jno E Hough. Both are well known through the county and the bride is Aob Conley’s granddaughter. Friends extend best wishes for their future happiness.

Hdryford Cove

Testimonial on Chamberlain Cough Remedy by Rector Langfeldt

The rector of St Luke's Ashburnham MA testifies that after a severe cold and cough he used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and recovered quickly, enabling him to preach Easter services. He praises the remedy as God sent and notes it was obtained locally.

Ashburnham Ontario Chamberlain Eaetor KE. A. Langfeldt Luke's Obarob

Office Rooms In Summer Building Inquire Room No 12

Notice states office rooms available in the Summer building with details via room No 12. Inquiries directed to the indicated room for further specifics and eligibility.

Treasurer's Call for City Warrants in La Grande

City treasurer announces funds on hand to pay all outstanding warrants issued on General Fund of La Grande City up to No 4026 endorsed April 21, 1904. Interest on warrants from No 3340 to 4026 inclusive accrues from December 9, 1904. EJ Walsh City Treasurer.

la Grande City

Newlin Drug Co Promises Cures For Respiratory Ailments

Startling testimonial proclaims Dr Kug’s New Dimotory as a universal remedy for long and throat troubles including consumption and grip. Trial bottles offered free, with regular sizes 600 and 1 00.

Kug Newlin Drug Company

Worst of All Experiences Ends With Electric Bitters

Mrs H Newton of Decatur Alabama describes three years of severe indigestion and stomach pain with doctors failing to help. After trying Electric Bitters she reports immediate improvement and full recovery, praising it for liver kidney stomach and bowel troubles. Newlin Drug Co guarantees the remedy for 50 cents.

Mra H. Newton Decatur Ala Obe Newlin

Arnica Salve Sold At Newlin Drag Store

A fragment indicates Bucklen's Arnica Salve was available at Newlin Drag Store for treating wounds and injuries in urgent home use.

Bucklen Newlin Drag Store

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Quick Headache Relief

Advert says the remedy banishes headaches and nervous pains by building blood and health. Thousands endorse its merit. Priced at 26 cents with a money back guarantee if not cured. Sold by Newlio Drug Co.

Dr King Newlio Drag Co

Chambers Stomach and Liver Tablets Praised by Baxter Springs Man

Mr A B Kane of Baxter Springs Kansas says Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are the best constipation remedy in use today. He notes they work promptly with no tendency to pause or grip and that they are in action. Sold by all druggists.

A.B Kane Baxter Springs Kanane Chamberlain

Portland Markets edge toward corner on onions

Market reports show wholesale dealers in Portland may create an onion corner pushing prices higher. No local changes in potato prices. several cars of Oregon burbank potatoes shipped to Arizona. Poultry receipts lag demand with prices up about 14 cents higher. Prices for wheat and butter vary with regional activity as fruit and vegetables shift.

Portland Oregon Arizona

Also Mentioned on This Page

E M Wellman & CO A. B.C. Steam Laundry Romig & Staples Faylane Geddes Bros Baker Bros D. Ralston J. W. White L. Thorn la Grand Creamery Co Hey Carload Kilpatrick Bldg Central Church O Christ J. R. Forrest Masonic Bulding Adams Avenue North Powder News Misa Lelia Day Avalon Commercial Club University of Oregon St. Luke's EJ Walsh ED. Eaton Pollman House la Grande Investment Company
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