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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1905
Page
5
Oregon producers are urged to awaken to the state’s hops leadership noting Oregon exceeds California in hop output. A Sacramento County grower displays a horse figure made of hops to showcase quality at the fair and argues Oregon should likewise shine at the Lewis and Clark exposition.
Fire started from oils and paints on the upper floor of the county building at nine Spek Ol Bioncet. Four court rooms were gutted and two workmen missing. Dame of Edwards was badly burned and another two workers seriously burned. Court was suspended for the day. The loss estimate is pending.
Official circles acknowledge widespread anarchy across the empire following Port Arthur's fall and the Russian setback at Manchuria. The government seeks ways to end the war as leaders search for a political or military path to stability.
The Farmers & Traders National Bank at La Grand presents a condition report with assets including cash from reserves, bonds, notes of other national banks, and demand deposits. The statement is sworn by cashier J W Scribner before a notary, listing capital, surplus, and liabilities with figures and signatures of directors and officers.
Pekin January 16 The Japanese Gazette publishes Yoant Okami a former foreign minister who spoke in Tokio. He urged Japan to follow the American Monroe Doctrine model and lead in China Korea and Siberia, insisting that foreigners in eastern Asia must bow to Japanese will and no other power gain Asian territory.
Noble Stock Co from Southern Texas to Utah three weeks ago booked by the Western Theatrical Association to perform on a three day stay starting Thursday January 19. The run features "Love and Honor" "Carmen" and "The Moonshiners" at popular prices in high class royalty plays.
In the district court of the United States for the district of Oregon notice is given that on December 14 the estate of Charles J Griffiths, of La Grande Oregon, was declared bankrupt. Creditors are notified the meeting will be at the undersigned's office in La Grande on Tuesday January 10 1905 at ten oclock in the forenoon to prove claims appoint a trustee and transact related business. Twenty five cents accompany each claim filed. Dated La Grande Oregon December 2 1904 Ivanhor referee in bankruptcy.
The document lists Oregon state figures and local government names including Governor Chamberlain Secretary of State Moore Attorney General Deperu and representatives. It also names councilmen mayors and district supervisors in the La Grande area with multiple offices and roles.
Public notice under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 announces land offers in Oregon Nevada and California. Richard A Crawford of La Grande Oregon files for purchase of timber lands in U S Land Office at Umpqua Oregon and invites objections by a specified date. References to land parcels and official witnesses appear, with notices for adversaries to respond.
Harry Wells petitions the Union County Court to grant Holverton & Medfarland a license to sell spirituous malt or vinous liquors and fermented cider in Hilgard for six months beginning February 1. The document lists numerous residents and signatories supporting the request and noting the filing date in Hilgard Oregon.
The article highlights a music teacher continuing in the Grande Ronde Valley ring offering both full conservatory style study and lighter courses. Students can learn popular and church music, violin, and dance pieces, with graduates succeeding as teachers and soloists.
A man recounts his mother suffering rheumatism for years until using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. After a few applications she found relief and kept it on hand, noting the balm reduced her pains and improved her mobility significantly.
Mrs. Corm Walker of Porterville California touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best made for colds and as a quick preventative of pneumonia. The ad claims it is pleasant to take and superior to all others, with Newlin Drag Oo selling the product.
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