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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1906
Page
4
A Pendleton Tribune report quotes a leading fruit grower urging strict spraying of fruit trees in Umatilla County. He notes past neglect left orchards diseased and products from Oregon shaded by scale stigma. With a deputy state fruit inspector, officials expect better enforcement and eventual elimination of diseased trees if warm weather continues into month’s end.
John D. Lamb and colleagues returned to Walla Walla after a week near Anitone on the Grand Ronde river. They report the John P. Vollmer Company of Leaston has struck a large coal deposit, with a 40 foot wide vein already encountered. The mine was opened about 200 feet with good quality coal resembling Roslyn. Anitone lies about 30 miles from the O R and M Elgin branch, coal cropping visible for miles. The Vollmer company is forming a new firm to manage and develop the property.
To the many friends who kindly ministered during our little Goldie’s sickness and after her death we extend heartfelt thanks from Mrs Mixwie M Grass and grandparents and other near relatives.
Andrew Garnesia proposes to give 80000 dollars to the Congregational college at Kingfisher Oklahoma if the college raises an additional 50000 dollars. The college plans to raise the 50000 dollars immediately.
An article cites a Rockefeller Institute study on pneumonia and argues for osteopathic methods. It contends the germ is only harmful with weakened lung tissue and claims osteopathic manipulation improves nerve function and circulation, aiding fever reduction and recovery. The piece promotes the osteopathic plan as offering better outcomes.
Rosalia Johnson has left my home and I will not be liable for any bills she may incur from February 8, 1906. Axe Johnson records this separation at Perry Union County Oregon.
The Junior League of the M E church invites all to a Friday social with a special Adams entertainer program. Refreshments priced at fifteen cents. Remember the date next Friday.
Hundreds of fence posts cut from tamarack trees offered for sale this spring. Trade for livestock hay grain eggs or other produce. orders left at The Golden Rule or 1606 Sixth Street. Dry cord wood also available. J Antony furnished rooms for rent in suites of two three or four with phone number Black 601.
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