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La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1906

Page

2

Juicy Corned Beef and Cabbage Offers Prompt Delivery

An ad promotes well fed carefully corn ed beef tender rounds available in whole or half portions. Call to place orders for quick nationwide delivery of tasty wholesome corned beef.

Governor on Capital Punishment Debate

The Anti Capital Punishment Association presses governors for endorsement as the governor defends capital punishment. He argues that murder with premeditated malice warrants the death penalty and life imprisonment alone cannot guard the public. He favors extending capital punishment to highway robbery and burglary.

Anti-Capital Punishment Association

Who Is It On Lewiston Gruesome Arm Find

The Lewiston case claimed two women’s right arms were found and identified by physicians as real human remains. Later the arms were deemed cougar parts brought from Orofino for bounty collection, leaving doctors and local authorities looking foolish in the Floral Journal critique.

Lewiston Orofino Lewiston Tribune Floral Journal

Centennial Hotel Under New Management

The Centennial Hotel at 1417 Adams Ave announces new management by proprietor Mrs. W E Murchison. Rooms are five dollars per week with meals at twenty five cents and special furnishing rates. Monthly patrols offered. Phone 1161.

Adams Ave W.E. Murchison

The Miner’s Inch and California Water Flow

The article defines the miner’s inch as about 8.796 gallons per minute and explains that fifty miner’s inches equal one cubic foot per second. It notes common measurements use a mean pressure of four inches with a two by two inch aperture and five inches of water, equating to roughly 1.2 cubic feet per minute per square inch of aperture.

California

Henderson Resigns as U S Marshal to Run for DA

The Portland Telegram reports that S Z Henderson resigns as deputy United States marshal to enter the race for District Attorney in the tenth Judicial District. He will leave next week for Enterprise, with Col Ivanhoe also a candidate for the post.

Portland Telegram S. Z. Henderson Tenth Judicial District Enterprise Henderson Col. Ivanhoe

Woman's Tea Takes Measure In Society Satire

A satirical note ponders judging a woman by her tea habit, noting Hollistar's Rocky Mountain Tea sold as Tea or Tablets for 485 cents. Newin Dru Co.

Hollistar Newin Dru Co

La Grande Drug Co. Promotes Experienced Pharmacist

Reliable druggist F. G. Fornes Prop in charge of prescription department. Expert graduate of pharmacy. Prescriptions delivered at all times. Phone Red 121.

F. G. Fornes

Notice 10 Bridge Builders Sealed Bids in Oregon

Union and Wallowa counties invite sealed bids by noon February 7 1906 for constructing a bridge across the Wallowa river per plans in the clerks offices. Abutments and approaches bid separately. 6 percent certified checks required as guaranty. Courts reserve right to reject any and all bids. J B Orwae County Clerk Union county Oregon.

Union Wallowa Oregon Wallowa River

A Useful Hen A New York Boy Learns on Farm Visit

A New York boy on a country visit finds farm life new and especially enjoys live stock. He discovers hens lay eggs and proudly brings one home for his aunt. She offers to cook it, but he insists the hen already cooked it and it is still warm.

New York

The Fight for Legislation on Osteopathy Gains Ground

The article argues Osteopathy, developed by Dr. A T Still, is about a dozen years old as a school of practice and has been recognized by 27 states through legislative action. It notes widespread legislative support despite strong opposition from traditional medical monopolies.

A. T Tates

Osteopathy gains legislative recognition in several states

The article argues for separate osteopathic licensing boards in states with osteopathic laws, noting New York and New Jersey efforts. It cites court support in New Jersey, predicts broader adoption as public sentiment favors recognition of osteopathy, and critiques opposition from established medical groups.

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la Grande la Grande Or Grande Ronde Valley la Gande la Grande National Bank la Grande, Oregon E Rosenbaum Grandy & Russell Rohr & Company George E. Chamberlain Centennial Hotel the Miner's Inch LA Grande Drug CO J. B. Orwae Union County Board of Medical Examiners New Jersey Tranton Times New School Mweye
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