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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1905
Page
2
Notice to patrons announces a day circuit installation after January and urges customers to discuss motor prices and rates. It notes powers cannot be shut off during the day and provides contact for information in San Francisco and Locally at La Grande Light and Power.
A short clerical notice from Le Grande Oregon marks second class mail status and in advance publication terms. It references post office handling and payment frequencies, indicating routine newspaper distribution details. The fragment notes daily publication with Sunday exclusion and a small prepaid fee.
Local display ad rates listed per line with minimums and processing notes. Includes cards of thanks resolutions of condolence and other notices priced by line. limits and application instructions indicated.
Poetic quip from the Houston Post extols lifting mood with joy. It urges smiling through grogginess and aging, claiming laughter and mirth soften wrinkles and brighten life.
Analyzing a 1905 letter from James Wilson, the Washington import shows seed distribution aided U S farmers. The note highlights crops like Fultz wheat, Chinese Sargin gum, cow pea, Kaffir corn, macaroni wheat, and Japanese rice. It cites substantial increases in acres and value, arguing federal seed programs boosted US agriculture.
Culture from 1852 to 1905 totals 4 447 40208 and the estimated annual value today of several varieties introduced by the Agricultural Department exceeds 100 000 000. The figures show public money spent on seeds and plants for free distribution to farmers has been a most profitable investment in the past.
City of La Grande Union County Oregon announces a general election for mayor recorder marshal treasurer and two councilors from each ward on March 13 1906 polling places in each ward including the First Ward in the old Council Chamber Second Ward Ground Ward fire department building Elm Street and Third Ward Gingloff building Fourth Street North of Jefferson Ave polls open 8 am to 7 pm with appointed judges and clerks listed dated February 2 1905 by Recorder Albester S Newlin.
Mrs. D W Smith writes on April 3, 1902 that Herbine provides a good day’s work free of fatigue and indigestion by regulating the liver and purifying the blood. She endorses it as the best medicine for constipation and liver regulation she has used. Newlin Drug Co. offers it at 50 cents.
Geo A oe recounts his 11 month old daughter's grave throat illness. Two physicians gave up, but Dr King s New Discovery cured after four bottles. The product promises relief for coughs and colds with a trial bottle offered at Newlin Drug Store.
A local butcher offers lamb, pork and veal chops, sirloin, round and porterhouse steaks and other luxuries. The shop emphasizes rich appearance and hearty meals, urging all households to provide strong food for husbands and families.
Public interest rises as a tonic claim promotes Electric Bitters for stomach and kidney relief. Mary H Wal of 46 St Clair Ave and Soloman endorse the remedy after a month of illness, fever, nerve distress, and insomnia. The article notes the product at Bowlins Drug Store for 50 cents.
The seller offers a limited quantity of shade trees of Roll Elem and Gray Ash varieties at a reasonable price. Buyers may arrange delivery or planting by paying fifty cents extra. Contact J T Jackson in La Grande Oregon or call 1893.
Unrestricted forest reserve scrip for sale at low market prices. Scrip secures title to timbered farming grazing or desert land in any quantity without residence or improvement. Address H M Hamilton The Portland Portland Oregon.
An unclear fragment touts Chamberlain's Liver Tablets as mild gentle and easy to take. The text mentions Newlin Drag Company as a promoter in this damaged snippet.
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