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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1905
Page
2
Classified line lists mailing details for La Grande Oregon newspaper with post office stamp info. It notes daily publication except Sunday and a yearly advance subscription price. The legible fragments indicate a standard newspaper mailing and scheduling line from the period.
A Philadelphia speech on January 30th in observance of the Union League anniversary argued for federal authority to curb corporate power. President Roosevelt urged stronger national oversight to ensure fair dealing and open highways of commerce, with a pending bill to broaden the Interstate Commerce Commission’s rate-setting reach.
At the Newlin drug store a patented burn and wound remedy Backlen's Armival is offered for 250 with claims of relief from agonizing sores on the upper lip and pain. The ad promotes relief after years of suffering and unsuccessful remedies.
The text argues Union must remain united for at least two years, predicting public support for county division will be weaker then. It claims voters will reconsider, noting higher per capita costs of a small county and that keeping the county seat at La Grande saves money, making the larger county preferable.
City water users in arrears face shutdown at three o'clock Tuesday January 31 1905 unless all delinquent amounts are paid to the City Recorder. A dollar extra will be added for each turnoff. Recorder shifts due to office repairs with hours from 9:30 to 11:30 and 1 to 3 daily January 26 to 31. Official actions led by A L Richardson chairman G E B Fowler and 84 Gardnier Wasvntten.
The undersigned inform the public that under the new system deliveries and notices will occur at set times including 1 30 am 10 80 am 1 30 pm 4 30 pm with Old Town at 3 pm. Signatories include ROMIG STAPLES BAKER BROS J D MCCKENNON W MCFARLAND CRALSTON J W WHITH GEDDES KROB and others.
Mrs Cora Walker of Fortville California says Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is the best made for bad colds. She notes it cures quickly and is pleasant to take with good taste. Sold by Newlin Drug Co.
A letter from Pennsylvan ia describes how Chamberlain s Pain Balm relieved rheumatic pain. The writer claims they could walk again after use and plans to keep the remedy on hand. Sold by Newlin Drug Co and advertised in the Observer.
A local notice from Bock and Thomas promises prompt filling of requests for a single, preferred item. The ad emphasizes ease of selection and complete customer satisfaction from their store.
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