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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
5
Local readers praise Grande Ronde Valley climate and winter blooms as J M Motall reports finding buttercups in fall bloom on Valley View farm. The piece extols the valley's resources and compares it to California's famed climate.
Reval Ruseis January 27. Last night passed quietly as the city settled into darkness. This morning two factories opened and many workmen have abandoned the strike movement.
Berlin January 27 Prince Hitel Frederick remains critically ill with a high fever after a troubled night. Early morning temperature reaches 103 and pulse 112 as doctors monitor his status.
The twelfth ballot for United States Senator in Olympia shows Foster 46 votes, Piles 30, Sweeney 28, Wilson 16, Jones 7, Tarver 6, leaving no clear majority and continuing the deadlock.
Water Consumers Notice warns all city water customers in arrears that water will be shut off after three oclock Tuesday January 31 1905 unless full payment plus one dollar turnoff fee is received by the City Recorder. Due to recorder repairs payments accepted at Newlin Drug Co from 9 to 11 30 am and 11 to 3 pm January 26 to 31 inclusive. Water Committee members A Richardson G B Fowler A G Gardenier sign the notice.
At eleven o'clock last night a fire alarm sent the department to the depot where a defective chimney in the switchmen's change sparked a roof fire. The railroad fire crew contained it before the city department arrived. damage was very slight.
The 1905 Whist Club, recently organized, gathered yesterday afternoon at Mrs Cavana's residence hosted by Mrs Bock. Mrs Cavana won first prize and Mrs Bock took second with a list of members including Patterson, Thronson, Tormond, Foley, Ferguson, Sommers, Buehler, Forrest and others in attendance.
Sealed proposals will be received for the superintendency and maintenance of the county poor farm and the boarding and care of the county paupers for the year insured. Proposals must be written and filed with the Union County Clerk by February 1, 1905. The county court reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. Voted January 25, 1905 by J. B. Gilham, county clerk.
An old trade card urges readers to treat heart palpitations and indigestion with Llerbine for a few days, claiming quick relief. Card lists Newlin Drag Co as the source of the remedy and emphasizes heart health concerns.
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