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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1907
Page
3
San Francisco reports a labor shortage across the coast with high demand for ordinary laborers. Bricklayers carpenters and steel frame construction face shortages while clerical office and domestic help are also in rising demand as sixty buildings rise within six blocks of Union Square.
The 1906 U.S. gold production reached $100,700,000, up nearly $18,000,000 from 1905 and a new record. Major gains came from new mining camps in Nevada and Alaska.
Competent man with years of grocery experience seeks employment. Inquiries should be made at this office.
Jeff Bull and J H Russell prepare to feed eight hundred cattle at the sugar factory. The arrival is expected in a few days with five hundred steers and three hundred cows among the herd.
The ordinance prohibiting throwing or depositing manure and filth into streets and alleys takes effect January 15, 1907 and will be strictly enforced. Property owners with such deposits should clean up now to avoid penalties and extra costs, says H. W. Stonner, Street Superintendent of La Grande, dated January 10, 1907.
The Berlin Chamber of Commerce says a 1912 fair will surpass Paris and American fairs, showcasing German thoroughness with imperial representation. The project seeks 20 million marks from the government to fund lavish preparations as Berlin eyes continental leadership in population and commerce.
At its meeting today the Area Club of America decided that the contests for the international aeronautic and Lahm will be held in St. Louis on October 29. Ascents will start from Forrest Park with gas supplied via a 24 inch main.
London January 16 Major Marriden of the Royal Engineers estimates the damage from the Portsmouth equipment stores fire at 1,250,000 dollars. The entire equipment of an army corps was destroyed. The fire’s cause cannot be determined.
An article argues nerves are central to health and warns late attention worsens trouble. It extols osteopathy as the key to body adjustment, cites Foley’s Honey and Tar as a cough remedy, and reports a found item near the A.G.C. Lagn dry railroad crossing with owner to claim at the Olsenver Office.
A long chain was found near the A B G Laundry. Owner may claim it by calling at this office and paying fifty cents for this notice.
Claims no case of pneumonia follows Foley's Honey and Tar. Cures obstinate coughs and strengthens lungs. Says it aids incipient consumption and offers relief for asthma. Cites testimonials including N Jackson of Danville Indiana and Mrs Mary Ambrose. Lists sizes 25c 50c 1.00.
Reconstructed language describes a family tonic marketed as a blood purifying remedy. Claims to reconstruct the whole body and produce rich red blood while driving out winter impurities. Advertised as Holl ster's Rocky Mountain Tea available as Tea or Tablets from Nawiin Davo Company for 36 cents.
J.R. Blankenship of Beck Tenn promotes Electric Bitters as a sure cure for back and kidney distress. He claims the first bottle brought relief and several more bottles completed his cure, urging others to try the remedy under guarantee.
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