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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1904
Page
4
An old newspaper fragment touts a tonic called erbine from Newlin Drug Co claiming it restores energy and vigor, cures nervousness, and fights fever. The ad urges readers to buy and try the product as a superior medicine over others of its time.
An old advertisement claims Ballard's Snow Liniment cures acute rheumatism and deep tearing pains caused by damp weather. It features testimonials from Oscar Wieson of Gibson City and mentions Newlin Drug Co and a 1902 date.
The president’s final message endorses open shop limits on government employment unions while urging fair pay through Congress. He warns against collective bargaining aimed at coercing higher salaries and calls for labor law inventory and labor condition reports from the Labor Bureau.
A delegation from Elgin led by W R Merritt OC B Kooll and Mr and Mrs Arthur Busseara with Earl Bushnell leaves for Twin Falls Idaho. They travel by private wagon train of two four horse teams and two two horse teams seeking freighting work or government irrigation projects during winter and possibly land there for future residence.
The chamber initiates steps to prepare a county exhibit for the Lewis and Clark expedition. Vale’s commercial club is asked to participate and the sanitary court signals willingness to appropriate the necessary funds.
Senator Mitchel cites a Reclamation Service report stating no favorable locations for irrigation enterprises along the Umatilla River. Investigations will continue and all efforts to locate suitable sites have been exhausted.
Italy applies for a large space and will display rare art creations at the exposition. The show will feature modern Italian artists and some old masters, presented during the free time in this country.
Tillmanns advertise pure elixir extracta aimed at homemakers and hourly workers seeking quality remedies for family use. The brief marketing note highlights trusted ingredients and customer satisfaction.
Charles Sotie tedis begins a global auto tour from Vancouver to Honolulu where five hours cover 100 miles of travel. He plans Fiji for ten days and 100 miles of touring, then New Zealand with 1000 miles, Tasmania with 100 miles, Australia with 1000 miles starting at Adelaide, Japan for 2000 miles, then Kingsport to sail back via Europe for the Gordon Bennett race, with Singapore as a fall next stop and overall world voyage continuation.
A fragment lists names and addresses including Jeffries at May Park, Powers at 118, Swaney at 2161, Baker at 1957, and others with professions or residences. It reads like an old directory or business registry line item of people and places.
In New York on December 10, Sulkins and Rovkowitz dropped out early leaving ten teams. Root and Dorton led by one lap with a score of 1774.4 at 8:00 am. By 2:00 pm Root Dorton and Vanderatoyft Ltd still led by a lap with a score of 1863.9.
About 40 members linked to La Grande Catholic Church travel to the city to organize Knights of Columbus lodges in Dragon Portland and Washington ahead of tomorrow's initiation.
Everyone owing money to J H Childs is urged to call at the harness shop and settle accounts before December 30 1904. Bills not paid by that date will be turned over to an attorney for collection.
Old Town Store lists dry 16 inch four feat and pole wood sold at low prices. Phone 1281. A small gold fav ed watch with a fob and letter N on it was lost on streets of La Grande. Gharm asks to leave at this office.
Auction notice from Harris Meat Market advertises a sale at M Baker farm on Tuesday December 99, 1904 at 10 a.m. Items include a mare, a barrow, calf cows, mower, single harrow, cultivator, double harness, wagon, buggy, and household goods. Terms: cash under $10, credit on notes up to six months with interest. observers will be present for sale and delivery at noon.
The La Grande National Bank holds its annual stockholders meeting at the banking house in La Grande on Tuesday January 10 1905 between 10 AM and 4 PM. A board of five directors for the ensuing year will be elected and other business transacted as needed. George Palmer president.
Three quarter sections of plow land four miles south of Ieland City offered for sale. Land is mostly seeded with fall grain. other parcels priced at 45.00 and 50.00 per acre. See Powers at Minnfeote Landmay for details.
The fragment describes a sales offer promising boxes at lower prices and mentions a large selection of items while advertising clothing and a wig in a store. It is corrupted and includes numerous unreadable phrases.
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