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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1905
Page
2
In a critique of a Northwest Fruit Growers Association resolution, the Observer denounces calls for legislation to protect growers while allowing sale of wormy apples when processed into products. It argues class legislation favors growers, enabling wormy fruit to be sold as cider, jelly, or other products.
The Oregon Produce Company near Grande Ronde Valley set packing speed marks with a car carrying six hundred boxes in one hour and ten minutes and another nearly as fast. Plans include a larger building, a drier, and a wider facility to handle more fruit. The firm has paid farmers over one hundred thousand dollars this year and expects profits to double next year, boosting the regional fruit industry nationally.
Henry Rinehart advocates a county exhibit plan for the Lewis and Clark fair. He calls for fundraising across the county, county court involvement, and a designated organizer to manage the exhibit at the fair, citing farmer needs and regional pride. He notes prior discussions with La Grande residents and urges swift action.
A fragment lists individuals such as Frank Wilson and Pete Wilson as candidates for appointed offices including judge, commissioner, treasurer and assessor, with Governor Chamberlain named as the appointing authority. The text reads as a confident petition of these parties seeking posts in Union County.
John Johnson, condemned for the murder of Policeman James, was executed this morning at the county jail in Chicago at 10 41 AM.
Twins Brice and Powers celebrate their ninetieth birthday in Richmond with family and friends gathering to honor the longstanding milestone. Local residents note their lifelong friendship and community involvement.
Fragmentary text describes stomach issues with indeterminate sources and unclear names. Mentions heart palpitations and health concerns possibly related to digestion. No full event or identifiable organizations are readable.
A customer from Concord praises Backlen's ArnioSalve for lip sores and skin issues claiming rapid relief after trying many remedies. A Texas couple also endorses the liniment for wife’s ailment and other conditions. The ad lists prices 50c and 1.00.
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