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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1905
Page
2
Notice to patrons of La Grande Light and Power Co. announcing daytime circuit installation after January 1. Readers are urged to arrange lights that cannot be turned off during the day and to contact the company about motor prices, rates, and related terms. The text includes unclear pricing figures referencing San Francisco and La Grande.
Daily except Sunday publication lists display ad rates and per line charges for reading notices and memorials. It specifies 30 per line for each subsequent insertion and 5 per line for cards of thanks, with rates furnished upon application.
The speaker muses on harmony in the universe and shows man as a complex, hungry, vulnerable being born to a hostile world. He faces illness, parenting, and schooldays, then struggles to find work and shelter, aided only by grit and a stiff upper lip to avoid ruin.
The inquiry suggests senators wish more time to examine the railroad issue, inviting speculation whether the delay reflects ignorance or a deliberate postponement of an unavoidable decision.
The St Louis Republic, long a Democratic bellwether paper, outlines a stance on progressive naval policy. It emphasizes modernization and readiness amid maritime tensions and global power shifts, urging sustained investment and strategic planning by the government.
The Washington Post notes a plan to develop a gram that would place the United States in dominance on a pivotal date, labeling it a strange incident in the democracy's arc since the world upheaval begun on November 8.
The fragment suggests that land frauds could dissolve rival Republican factions and allow men of merit from any faction to be chosen for trusted posts, as previously only those from the successful faction were considered.
A general election will be held in Las Grands Union County Oregon on March 13 1905 to elect a Mayor Recorder Marshall and Treasurer for one year and one councilman from each ward for two years Polling places are in the First Ward Council Chamber Second Ward Fire Department Building Elm Street and Third Ward Gangleis Building Fourth Street North of Jefferson Ave Polling hours are 8 am to 7 pm Appointed judges and clerks are named for each ward Dated February 2 1905 Kester Newlin Recorder of the City of La Grande Union County Oregon
Grande Ronde Valley music educator RB P Tait declares ongoing leadership in teaching and interpreting music. He offers poplar courses for non conservatory pupils, violin popular courses for dance and light overtures, and notes former students now earning as teachers and soloists.
710 acres of prime land offered at 828 per acre with most under cultivation and irrigation. A bargain. Includes a large list of other lands in the county. Contact Couch & McDonald of Wallowa Oregon for details.
An old newspaper snippet advertises Dr King s New Life Fille at Nowlin drug store. The pitch claims a cure for dizziness sour stomach headache and constipation. The item notes a price of 250 and targets readers in Butlerville Ohio.
Mary Walters of 646 St Clair Avenue Columbus writes that after months of illness she was given up to die and found relief with Electric Bitters, a tonic claimed to heal sick stomach liver and kidneys at Newline drug store price 50c.
The advertisement touts rich looking meats and daily availability of lamb, pork, veal chops, sirloin, round and porterhouse steaks, and other luxuries. It urges households to buy solid food for husbands to keep them strong and ready to support the family.
A 1902 testimonial from Mrs D W Smith praises terbine as the best medicine for constipation and liver purification. The note, signed by Newlin Drug Co, asserts the remedy prevents indigestion and fatigue and promotes a life worth living.
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