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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1905
Page
2
Notice to patrons that from January 1 the company will install a day circuit in the city and notify changes to lights during the day. Those seeking power may inquire about prices and rates. Motors priced in San Francisco forms include 2 hp 87 75, 2hp 8hp, form K 74 hp etc.
Fragmentary OCR shows postal matter about La Grande Oregon edition. References subscription prices and mailing status, with scattered numbers and terms. The readable items indicate publication details and rates, but many words are garbled.
A compact quotation attributes to Dr Parkhoret the idea that the challenge lies not in finding capable men but in persuading them to act enough to believe themselves competent.
The Standard Oil interests now own 75 940 miles of U S railroad capacity valued at 3 895 220 000. This accounts for about a third of U S mileage and roughly a quarter of national wealth in 1900. Rockefeller led groups hold 40 847 miles Vanderbilt Harriman 10 789 Gould 10 293 and Santa Fe 7 809 miles. They span west to the Pacific and border to border.
Oregon readers react to outside press jokes about state figures including a U S senator and two representatives. The piece recalls a Hoosier boy who injured his toe, noting the pain is too great to laugh and too big to cry.
Citizens across Washington petition the legislature to suspend sale of school lands for five to ten years to boost the school fund. Advocates argue that delaying sales will raise land values and strengthen educational funding statewide.
The speaker argues that Oregon could have doubled the common school fund by taking a different course years ago. They claim stopping school land sales for 10 years and selling timber on the land at reasonable stumpage would have added several millions to the fund.
Voters in La Grande Union County Oregon are alerted to a general election on March 19 1906 to choose a mayor treasurer marshal and council members for each ward. Polling places open eight am to seven pm with ward by ward locations and named judges and clerks.
Mrs. D Smith writes from Newlin Co on April 3 1902 praising Herbine as the best liver regulator and remedy for constipation claiming it cleanses the blood improves life quality and enables good work and living with the product priced at 60 cents.
Estray notice from Alicel Union County Oregon states the owner took up a sorrel bald faced gelding branded figure 4 near Alicel farm on January 1 105. The horse is about 6 to 7 years old weighs 800 pounds and is valued at $15. Owner can reclaim by proving ownership and paying expenses. else sale will follow the law. W J UA8H Feb 17 March 25 Alicel R F D No.1
Juicy Meats markets rich appetizing cuts daily with choice lamb pork and veal chops sirloin round and porterhouse steaks offered at right prices. The ad promises luxury meats for the palate.
A reader testimonial from Mary H Walters of 46 St Clair Ave Columbus reports recovery after severe fever nerve wreck and foot drop following use of Electric Bitters. The letter promotes the tonic as a cure for sick stomach liver and kidneys and urges others to try it.
JT Jackson of La Grande Oregon offers a limited number of shade trees for sale at a reasonable price. The rooks elm and gray ash varieties are available for purchase or for planting services at fifty cents extra. Call 1693 for details or to arrange delivery.
Unrestricted forest reserve scrip offered at low market prices. Scrip covers timbered, farming, grazing or desert lands in any quantity without residence or improvements. Address H M Hamilton at The Portland in Portland Oregon for details.
A compact note promotes Chamberlain's Stomach as a mild gentle laxative option. It claims easy action and reliable results for stomach comfort and regularity. The text emphasizes gentle effect and dependable use.
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