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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1905
Page
5
Crowds gathered at 8 o'clock to file on government land near the Qelusan Indian reservation 50 miles north of Hoguaim. Within an hour about 300 entries were made on 260 available homestead claims as more hopeful settlers queued for entry.
Hood River, Oregon officials and business leaders heard EW Tarr of Boston present plans for a 1 million dollar cotton mill. The project seeks a 25 acre site, free water power, and stock subscription with most funding expected from Portland investors. A Commercial Club committee will study site power feasibility and pricing.
July letter from Tulalip Indian agency Superintendent Charles Buchanan to the attorney general argues state law against selling alcohol to Indians is enforceable. He cites federal court rulings that allotted Indians are citizens, not wards, making federal prohibitions ineffective and requests methods to enforce state law.
Dis iherbange Board of Bohoo District One in Union County Oregon invites plans for an eight room brick school building with basement and estimated cost 58000. Plans due by 4 pm July 26 1905 to A Williams School Clerk La Grande Oregon. Board may reject any or all plans. July 18 1905 A Williams Clerk
The La Grande City Council resolutions authorize a survey to establish grades for streets including T Street from Monroe to Hemlock, Park from Fourth to Alder, Vine from Grandy to Washington, Jefferson from Fourth to Borace, Main from Fourth to Alder, Second from Fir Street to N Ric Greet, with field notes to be published in the La Grande Bronl and filed for public inspection. The ordinance is dated July 13, 1906.
Coroner reports 8 year old grandchild of Chris Oleen fell into a well around 6 pm yesterday while playing nearby and drowned before rescue. No blame attached. coroner declares accident and no inquest necessary.
Notice states Grace Button has left the respondent's home and the writer will not be responsible for any bills incurred from July 14. The notice is dated in July with initials RBOTTON.
New boot and shoe repair shop opened by TM Stu ybiofeld in the Lewis building. He will be pleased to meet friends and introduce the new business to the neighborhood.
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a universal remedy for indigestion heartburn constipation liver torpor and related nervous symptoms. It claims a single Boe bottle from Newile Drug Co will cure these troubles for the American public.
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