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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1905
Page
2
Public notice recorded at La Grande Oregon dated July 17 1905 announces post office business details for mail matter handling and advance payments. It references classification as ss Second Class Mail Matter and mentions publication cadence and pricing notes.
A revived talk of an Elgin to Wallowa county railroad sparks hope for rapid settlement and development. The piece notes Wallowa’s large, fertile land and mild climate, comparing potential growth to Pike county Missouri and urging anticipation of rail access to unlock resources and settle homes, schools, and churches.
Dr George T Moore of the Department of Agriculture says there is no authentic record of copper poisoning and that toxicologists agree copper in amounts used for water purification is harmless. He notes filtration defects and favors copper purification as a safe method or useful aid.
Advertisement notes the product cures headaches constipation and kidney or liver troubles, claiming immediate improvement for those frail or ill. Noted by Nowlin Drug Co as the selling point of this remedy.
A 37 page booklet by Amy Jane Maguire titled The Indian Girl who led them recounts Sacajawea's role in the Lewis and Clark journey. It offers a vivid picture of the western frontier as it appeared a century ago including people animals and the hardships of finding a route.
The board of lady managers completed its duties admirably with one hundred thousand dollars appropriated by Congress, leaving nearly thirty thousand dollars unspent. All accounts are correct, contrasted with typical financial mismanagement in such ventures, suggesting women should manage future world fairs.
At 2000 dollars a day plus expenses the Russian peace envoys in Portsmouth will likely enjoy their stay but should not expect a quick peace. It will take time to reach terms and a settlement.
District School Board of Union County Oregon seeks plans for an eight room brick and stone schoolhouse with basement. Estimated cost about 810,000 not including interior plumbing. Plans due by 4 PM July 26 1908. deliver to School Clerk A W Williams in La Grande. Board may reject any or all plans. July 13 1908 A C Williams, School Clerk. July 26
Help wanted advertisement seeks applicants for an all summer job ban cord wood. Apply to John Anthony or send to Box 143 La Grande Oregon for details and recruitment.
Notice to all water customers in arrears to call at the city Recorder's office and settle at once. The ordinance requires payment of water rates in advance on the first day of the month, with meters due the first day of the following month. If unpaid within ten days water will be shut off.
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