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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1905
Page
2
A clerkly notice from July 6 1905 outlines display ad rates for new beds and local reading notices per line with 5 cents for each additional line. It mentions resolutions of condolence and cards of thanks charged per line.
An extended travelogue laments lack of public drinking fountains and lauds La Grande women for benevolence and enterprise. It contrasts monuments to warriors with a tribute to those who aid human happiness, predicting a future when deeds for common welfare are immortalized.
The piece argues the public will elect the new U S senator through the people's primary choice and claims laws like initiative and referendum will gain respect as understood. It notes a legislature held up an appropriation, suggests officials misread public will on normal schools, and mentions naming pain remedies and products.
In San Francisco July 5 observers report funeral actions interrupted all functions honoring Secretary Hay. Secretary Taft attended briefly then left before the day closed, taking a solitary stroll. Miss Roosevelt remained at the hotel while Roosevelt joined an automobile ride in the afternoon.
A rambling ad style notice touts King’s New Life Fills as a cure all for fever stomach troubles. It mentions Newlin Drug Co as the retailer and promises relief, framed as a health remedy but reads as dubious promotional text.
Advertisement notes the laxative effect of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a natural feeling, stating users may not realize it is medicine. Mentions sale by Newlin Drug Co.
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