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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1906
Page
4
A reader asks for guidance on choosing a perfect roast or steak and how to prepare it to maximize tenderness and flavor. Practical tips cover selecting cuts, seasoning, resting, and cooking methods for varied beef roasts and steaks.
Mrs Mollie Holt of Woodford Tenn was reportedly near death from a lung infection. After forty eight hours of watching by family doctors considered her end. Dr Kings New Discovery was given at the urgent request and her condition improved rapidly until a full recovery. Trial bottle offered free with purchases at local store.
The state reports total taxable property at 509,156,685.19 for 1905, up from 188,068,? in 1904, a gain of about 121,090,000 or nearly 70 percent. Multnomah leads with 145,860,268, up 160 percent. several counties show substantial increases, while six counties show a decline.
Charles Liebenstein, longtime publisher of the Blue Mountain American at Sumpter, plans to relocate his printing plant to Spokane and continue in the newspaper business, as stated in Baker City this week.
Portland merchant Walter Smith announces a patented voting machine he says will register votes and tally totals quickly after polls close. A corporation has been formed in Portland with $100,000 capital to manufacture the new device.
By order of the Referee in Bankruptcy I will receive sealed bids with 10 percent certified check at my La Grande office until 2 PM January 29 1906 for the bankrupt grocery stock and fixtures of A Beck in Elgin Oregon invoiced at 1767 dollars 64 cents The trustee Wo Grant reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Mrs Jennie Dun Can of Haynesville Maine at 70 writes that Electric Bitters cured her 20 year chronic dyspepsia and left her as strong as a young girl. The tonic treats stomach liver disease blood disorders and general debility and is sold at Newsin Dave Co.'s drug store for 50 cents with a guarantee.
A brief ad promises quick health product delivery via telephone order. In minutes a customer’s goods will be at their door, highlighting the Newun Dave Company contact number and service speed.
The governor's proclamation dissolves 500 Oregon corporations that have failed to pay license fees for two years. The corporations are declared nonest and may only resume business by paying all back licenses.
The Northwest Exploration Company of Canyon City files articles of incorporation to promote mining hotel and fivery business. Organizers include Otis O L Patterson F S Slater Geo Davis and E H Adams with capitalization of $1 000 000.
Oregon draws more than 100 million dollars in eastern capital for development. Most funds are flowing in now and will be invested within eighteen months. Projects include railway construction electric roads power plants mills and government works with about 45 million earmarked for electrical development.
A letter from Santa Ana dated Jan 16 1906 reports a deep cold spell with temperatures five degrees below freezing, frost damage to young orange trees and tender vegetables, and comments on local geography including proximity to La Grande and Newport Beach. It notes Santa Ana’s population about seven thousand, rail links, nearby Anaheim and its wines, and recent rainfall bringing new foliage.
Washington and Oregon dealers followed by British Columbia lumber dealers advancing prices on all grades of rough lumber one dollar per thousand locally and two dollars delivered on board cars sent for shipment.
The annual meeting of stockholders will be in La Grande Oregon on Friday January 26 1906 at 1 pm to elect officers directors and transact other business. W W Rannatt President E A Witts Secretary Pro tem announces the session.
The Blue Mountain Hotel announces a newly opened dining room with daily rates of 1 dollar and 1.25 dollars. Meals are advertised at 25 cents.
One of the best musical institutions in the state offers a two-branch program for beginners aged five and up and for grades two to five. Pupils attend daily one hour lessons in the first division and two lessons weekly in the second. Payment owed to Foley House over the candy store. phone 473.
Sealed bids are invited by the county courts of Union and Wallowa counties Oregon for a bridge across the Wallowa river with abutments and approaches bid separately. Bids due noon February 7 1906 with 20 percent certified checks and contract bond guaranty. Courts reserve right to reject any or all bids.
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