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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1905
Page
5
OCR fragment shows pricing for a daily publication with terms such as six months in advance and single-copy price. Mentions Oregon and second class mall matter. No clear date or full item details available.
November 1904 saw 71 150 arrivals to the United States with 46 742 males and 24 408 females. Through eleven months 1904 there were 476 100 male and 250 187 female migrants. The article reflects on historic immigration counts from 1820 and 1860, notes rising daily inflows, and quotes fears of the era about losing national identity while praising open ports and industrious newcomers. It urges support for a county exhibit and suggests the La Grande Commercial Club lead the effort.
The county debates whether to salvage or write off 20 000 to 25 000 already invested in the Lewis and Clark fair. The county contemplates how to realize value without a full exhibit, noting other counties like Yambill Baker Wallowa Grant have made smaller appropriations.
The article by Hon Henry Rinehart of Summerville argues for a creditable county exhibit at the Lewis and Clark fair. He asserts the county’s wealth and natural resources warrant a strong showing and urges collective effort.
B P Tait, a pioneer music teacher in Grande Rondte Valley, promotes both full conservatory studies and popular piano courses. He notes many former pupils now earn good money teaching and performing. The violin course aims to train students in dance music and light overtures, preparing them for varied musical careers.
Mrs. Cora Walker of Porterville California praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best for colds and a preventive of pneumonia. She asserts it cures a cold quickly and is safe and pleasant to take, with Newlin Drug Co selling the product.
A quaint notice touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a surprise remedy. It claims the medicine relieves pain dizziness and constipation and offers relief and cure for various ailments.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the stockholders of the La Grande Commercial Building Association will be held Thursday evening, February 9, at 8 oclock. The purpose is to elect officers for the ensuing year and to transact other business as may come before the meeting. Wim Miller, Vice President.
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