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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1905
Page
2
Rates for display and local notices outlined, including 650 and 350 figures for advance payments. Classified lines priced at 10c per line and 50c per line for each additional insertion. Condolence resolutions and cards of thanks priced per line.
The Observer stresses roads as vital to a region’s growth and urges Oregon county citizens to study road making. It cites Roman road mastery and notes the U S government maintains a Public Roads Inquiry bureau offering a 48 page bulletin with halftone illustrations to inform readers.
The article describes hay loads drawn by three horses in Normandy and cotton loads by two mules on improved roads. It references cross sections of farms, road conditions in Meden burg County N, and the impact of accadamised roads on hauling capacity. It cites New Jersey road costs and urges sending for US Agricultural Department publications on road making.
The city of La Grande in Union County Oregon schedules a general election on March 18 1905. Voters elect a mayor recorder marshal and treasurer for one year and one councilman per ward for two years. Polling places open 8am to 7pm in ward one ward two Elm Street fire department building and ward three Gangler building.
A Cumberland Md baby girl aged 11 months suffered throat trouble and illness. Two physicians gave up on her but Dr New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Cold relieved her after four bottles. She recovered to perfect health and the ad promises relief and cure with a guaranteed trial bottle from Newlin Drug Store.
Public appeals to know the curative merits of Electric Bitters a great medicinal tonic for sick stomach liver and kidneys. Mary H Walters of 646 St Clair Av Colugibus QC writes of severe illness and recovery after using the tonic guaranteed at Newlins drugstore priced 5c.
The advertisement touts rich meat selections including lamb, pork, venison chops, sirloin, porterhouse steaks, and other luxuries with right prices. It urges men to provide solid food for strength and health and says all women should ensure their husbands receive nourishing fare for the family to thrive.
A 1903 testimonial claims health depends on liver function and digestion. The letter from Mrs. D. Smith praises Hie Herbal liver regulator as the best remedy for indigestion constipation and blood purification. Price 50 cents Newlin Drag Co
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