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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1905
Page
4
A partial list of properties for sale includes multiple lots, farms, two and six room houses with shade trees, and brick buildings. Highlights feature block four and eight, prices from 36 to 1100 dollars, with terms such as down payments and installments, plus services in insurance and real estate loans.
The notice lists exam days for state papers with subjects by day including Penmanship, history, spelling, algebra, reading, and law on Wednesday. arithmetic, theory, grammar, bookkeeping, physiology, civil government on Thursday. physiology, geography, mental arithmetic, composition, and science on Friday. County papers run Feb 8 to 10 with similar subjects. Also a stockholders meeting of La Grande Commercial Club Building Association set for Feb 10 at 8 o'clock to elect officers.
The Presbyterian Church held multiple services with strong turnout and many deciding to follow Jesus. Prof Powers led special music with solos and a duet, while Rev Needham preached on the Resurrection and salvation. Evening services and a noon day prayer gathering drew packed houses and renewed faith.
A student named Forrest Ivanhoe, at the Agricultural College, earned notable honors in the mechanics department. He and five others were selected for excellence in essays on the subject to be sent to the Lewis and Clark exhibition, highlighting merit from the class.
Fragmentary text shows garbled notes with scattered words suggesting a legal or notice item. No clear persons places organizations dates or concrete actions are readable. The readable phrase hints at a livery or delivery context but no actionable details emerge.
Classified line reads furnishing notices for rooms in a prime residence area. Mentions inquiries at Corn Earth and Main for George Hansen property. Also lists multiple rental offers including one eight room home with baths and a new eye room house with modern improvements by La Grande Investment Co. Foley Hotel Building.
An ad notes Flat Rock resident Freh of Flat Rock uses Hucklen’s Arnica Salve for ulcers and sores. It claims the salve is the best remedy and is available at Nokhoks for 25 cents with a guaranteed offer.
The undersigned announce a public boat or public service delivery schedule set to take effect February 1, 1906. Deliveries will occur at 8 30 am 10 30 am 1 30 pm 4 30 pm with an Old Town 3 pm slot, signed by de Ples Baker Brob J D McKinnon and McFarlan.
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