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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1905
Page
2
Informational notice to La Grande patrons about installing a daytime circuit starting January 1. Calls for changes to lights that cannot be turned off during the day to be arranged promptly. Includes unclear price references and motor rates, with local mentions of La Grande and San Francisco.
The notice outlines advertising rates for La Grande Oregon, with per line charges for display ads and continuation lines. It lists class matter details and rates for reading notices, condolence resolutions, and cards of thanks, indicating a local rates schedule for public notices.
A concise meditation notes that recognizing one’s own ignorance marks the first step toward true knowledge. It argues humility fuels learning, urging readers to query assumptions and seek evidence before forming conclusions.
The Commercial Tribune notes President Roosevelt will direct an investigation into the Standard Oil Company with focus on its Kansas operations. It praises Roosevelt’s courage and readiness, cites a history of price manipulation and freight rate increases, and mentions Ohio officials Garfield, Monnett, and Watson entering the fight against the monopoly.
The commissioner Garfield will conduct in this struggle mirrors past efforts as the great body of the people rally behind the President, trusting his courage and integrity of purpose.
La Grande language notes a growing payroll count with additional salaries planned before 1905, marking ongoing expansion. The article emphasizes cumulative wage growth and expected increases in numbered records tied to prior earnings.
The author argues that local conditions allow a cannery with minimal effort, noting abundant crops with steady demand. Cherries, pears and peas are highlighted as the key products that would keep a cannery busy each season, with cannery labor expected to be substantial.
City of La Grande Union County Oregon to vote March 13 1906 for mayor treasurer and council members. Polling places First Ward old Council Chamber Second Ward Fire Department Building Elm Street Third Ward Gangloff Building Fourth Street North of Jefferson Ave open 8am to 7pm Officials named for ward precincts and polling duties.
Cumberland Maryland residents share a testimony of a baby near death from throat trouble who was saved by four bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery. The family praises the cure and guarantees, noting the medicine relieved a persistent cough and cold. The testimonial appears at Newlin Drug Store with a money back offer.
April 3 1902 Mrs D Smith asserts Herbine is the best liver regulator and remedy for constipation. The letter, sent to Price ceuse Newiln Drag Co, touts the medicine as a quick aid to health and reduced fatigue for a good day’s work.
A local butchers advertises a range of meats including lamb pork veal chops and steaks. It emphasizes that hard working families and women should provide nutritious food to keep the household in good condition and ensure the family may live well.
A Columbus woman writes that Electric Bitters cured her after months of fever and illness. She says nerves were wrecked and stomach weak from drugs, but relief came quickly and she was entirely cured. The tonic is guaranteed at Newline drug store.
Limited quantity of shade trees offered at reasonable prices. Varieties include Rock Blu and Grey Ash. Interested parties may arrange planting by paying fifty cents extra. Contact J. I. Jackson in La Grande Oregon or call 1893.
Unrestricted forest reserve scrip for sale at lowest market prices. Scrips secure title to timered farming grazing or desert land in any quantity without residence or improvement. Address H M Hamilton The Portland Portland Oregon.
Mild gentle physio Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised for easy take and certain action. Sold by Newlin Drug Company.
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