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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1905
Page
2
Public notice from La Grande Oregon lists second class mail matters and prepay options. It notes daily publication excluding Sundays and provides rates: 65c per month, 1 year in advance at 9.50, and single copy pricing.
The report highlights swift progress in the county dairy sector and notes broad prosperity across related lines. It asserts no prosperous dairy region in the United States lacks success in other industries.
A well known local businessman with extensive experience argues that a mattress factory could be secured and would provide steady monthly employment to several residents throughout the year.
County residents urge the La Grande Commercial Club to secure an exhibit for the Lewis and Clark fair. The event opens in June and organizers are urged to act immediately.
Local officials anticipate a manufacturing boom as power becomes available. La Grande Iron Works ordered a fifteen horsepower dynamo yesterday as a starter for new industrial development in the city.
The piece argues every Oregon woolen mill earns profit and ships products to the East. It questions why La Grande cannot host a woolen mill and notes mills in Union, Pendleton, Oregon City, Albany, and Eugene are overwhelmed with orders, supporting feasibility.
Several investigators believe a paper mill could be profitable locally. It would provide jobs for many people and offer a broad market for its output. Conditions are favorable and steps should be taken to secure a factory here.
The article lauds President Roosevelts push for equitable freight rates as a major, nation stirring issue. It credits the move as the era's largest question for the people and notes Populists diverged from core principles over the silver debate, weakening their influence.
A county should prepare an exhibit at the Stair and issue descriptive circulars of its assets. The Commercial Club must lead the effort, as 1905 will not last. Other cities are actively promoting themselves and this county must follow suit to meet local expectations.
The club urges proactive effort from its members rather than shifting responsibility onto the public. It argues for direct outreach and decisive steps to mobilize engagement and drive progress.
Government post office inspector says free delivery for La Grande will be delayed until every house is numbered. An ordinance exists and a city map marks lots and house numbers, yet most homes remain unnamed. City officials must ensure every dwelling is numbered for address accuracy.
The funeral of Brogle, an early and respected Milton Pioneer in Walla Walla, occurred yesterday afternoon. Death was due to old age and heart failure at the advanced age of 81.
A local testimonial claims Bucklen’s Arab Salve cured a painful upper lip sore after 20 years of suffering. The seller, Newlin drug store, advertises the salve as effective for burns, cuts and wounds at a price of 26 cents.
In Potterville Michigan BR Cullman reports Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets ease stomach troubles and constipation and offer a money back guarantee. Ed Mudlownville Sedgwick Co Kansas extols Bailard’s Snow Liniment after relief from cratch pain and night labor, praising its efficacy and wide recommendation by customers.
When you order from Bock and Thomas you receive meat selected to their single kind standard. They claim consistent quality with prompt, satisfactory service and easy picking for customers.
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