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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1906
Page
5
Classified notes include several sale items and job seeks. Items listed: threshing machine 33 by 60 with feeder. Raquel Sep a with wind stacker and feeder. five new homes on Arms Avenue. Help wanted at Sugar Factory for F G Taylor and skilled contract workers. a girl wanted for general work at Western Union Telegraph Office. Miss Bertha Young offering violin lessons with a music certificate. Also mentions Amber claims by Foley Ik. Ta Geamor Investment Go.
Notice from La Grande City Recorder inviting sealed bids to purchase $30 800 water bonds bearing 5 percent interest payable semi annually for 20 years with redemption privilege after 3 years. Bid deadline August 1st 308. Also references reliable title abstracts and land restoration notices related to Forest Reserve lands in Oregon.
A historical account traces Holy Rollerism led by Joshuu Craffield from Corvallis Oregon in 1904 to trials and a fatal shooting in Seattle. Esther Mitchell, Maud Hurt Creffield and others feature in trials, imprisonments, and a later reconciliation before further violence.
The District Attorney announced that after reviewing evidence in New York he and Moody concluded the testimony fixes jurisdiction elsewhere. He said the attorney general ordered him to take up the case in Chicago with the Chicago district attorney and a special counsel assisting.
Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they reduce danger and provide quick painless relief from sensations and ills, with guaranteed results. Promises restored strength and vigor and urges trial of the pills.
The article discusses claimed cures for heart disease and valvular conditions with Golden Seal and Dr. Pheret’s Hellas, noting sensational testimonies and the alleged tonic properties. It cites medical writers praising the remedy and warns of exaggerated claims while outlining supposed benefits to heart, stomach, liver, and bowels.
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