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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1905
Page
5
Scrippe News Association reports Sullivan Crew Company, a leading wholesale milliner, files for bankruptcy in New York. Assets are large but liabilities run about half a million dollars as wet weather and weak demand depress mood in the trade.
Chase Hackley, famed lumber millionaire with worldwide donations, died of heart disease today at age 68 in Muskegon Midh on February 10. He was known for his generous public gifts and business leadership.
The governor names Senator W M Pierce as regent of the Agricultural College to succeed the late M Church, effective February 9, in a formal state appointment note.
Washington reports Governor Davis of the Papima canal region states there is no dangerous outbreak. Only a few cases with six fatalities are noted. Sanitation is being pushed vigorously while Havana authorities work to stamp out the disease and create conditions preventing a foothold.
Members of the Socialists of La Grande are urged to attend a convention in the old City Hall on Thursday night February 16 to nominate candidates for Virious city offices to be decided in the next election. Organized by the City Central Committee with AM Paul as president and Bird Flewish secretary.
The Missouri senatorial contest remains unresolved with no sign of Kerens withdrawing to allow Niedringhaus to win. National observers would like a choice, but supporters of Niedringhaus face criticism for clinging to party dominance despite the stalled outcome.
A court brief ruled the Austrian steamer Liam seized while bound to Vindionl was legally captured as its cargo consisted of contraband of war. Absent full details, the ruling underscores lawfulness of the seizure by authorities, per Scripps News Association.
The meeting night of Local Union No. 872 is moved to the second and fourth Friday of each month. All members are advised to take notice. By order of committee.
The revue opened with the two little waifs as central figures. Despite inclement weather, a number of high grade specialties appeared, with strong character portrayals of the waifs and solid audience representation throughout the evening.
Advertisement details a property for sale near a post office with four acres of land, an orchard, a rock house, barn, and well water. Inquiries directed to an implied contact, date February 8, with unclear additional instructions.
An old advertisement promotes Hallard's Horehound Syrup claiming it cures coughs and promotes sound sleep. Available in sizes 250 500 and price one dollar, sold by Newlin Drag Co.
RB P TAIT presents as a leading music teacher and interpreter in the Grande Ronde Valley. He notes offerings from full conservatory courses to popular and church music, with violin popular courses enabling dance music and light overtures. Many former pupils now earn as teachers or soloists.
A fragmented account describes a touching scene where volunteers and clinicians provided assistance after a fire. The text mentions a relief effort and bottles of some remedy, noting a sense of cure and ongoing support in a community recovery.
Public interest rises over Electric Bittera claimed to cure liver kidney ailments. Mary Walters of 646 St Clair Ave Columbus Ohio reports months of illness ending in recovery after using the tonic, sold at Newline drug store for about ten cents.
The excerpt advocates plentiful meat and strong provision for all household members. It argues that meat is essential for men and women alike to keep the family healthy and able to endure daily duties, urging steady supply from providers.
A local 1902 notice from Itch Ringworm ET Loc Wa dated April 26 reports chronic itch suffering. The claimant states after years of remedies and several doctors a single application of Hallard’s Tent Sonean provided relief and prompted subsequent use by others.
An April 1901 fragment mentions a medical note by ex Smith detailing a liver and blood condition and references to a herb art used for constipation. The text reflects early 20th century health commentary with vague remedies and observational diary tone.
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