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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1905
Page
5
Chicago January 28 Police report the arrest of William H Hunt president of the Pan American Banking Co now in receivership. He is charged with embezzlement of thirty six thousand dollars and receiving deposits while the bank was insolvent. W S Rector the cashier remains at large.
Cablegram from Consul Gudger Panama reports Paymine Hackett and fellow yellow fever patients on the cruiser Boston are improved while the remaining crew members show better condition and gradually recover aboard.
Wadihingtwa Jan 21 The President signed an Alaska bill authorizing the territory to bail roads and maintain them with funds from license revenues. The measure aims to secure road upkeep using collected license income.
Notice states the undersigned will receive sealed proposals for the superintendency and maintenance of the county poor farm and boarding and care for the ensuing year. Proposals must be written and filed with the County Clerk by February 1, 1905. The Union County Court reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. January 25, 1905. J B Gilliam County Clerk.
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An historic drug ad promotes Harmless Oink Cough Remedy claiming it eases coughs colds and croup. Sold for five cents by Newlin Drug Co with confident claims and simple wording.
A prominent La Grande figure called at his office and urged cement sidewalks in the business district and improved roads into the city. He warned that few roads are passable after snow and urged the Commercial Club to press the county court for road funding. The editor noted the remark and printed the knock.
Annie Hunter of Pitts Pa describes severe illness with kidney issues that left her bent double for weeks. Electric Hitters cured her stomach liver and kidney disorders, restoring strength and allowing her to walk straight again. Newlin drug store sells them for 60e.
Local item from Paria reports a claimed discovery of a diamond cure for consumption and pneumonia. An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as quick, permanent relief with throat and lung benefits, priced at 50 cents.
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