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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
2
Advertising notice outlines rates for display and condolence lines with per line pricing and conditions for insertion. It mentions rates for cards of thanks and sympathy lines, indicating pricing details upon application. The text reflects a newspaper classified rate card from a past era.
Figures from the 1900 U8 census show 4419 school age children in Baker County and 5844 now, a 21 percent five year gain. The Baker City Democrat notes 681 more school age residents after annexation, with teachers earning 62.76 dollars monthly for men and 48.47 for women. The piece derides masculine dignity as a wage factor in teachers pay and skirts broader debates on education funding and gender roles.
A critique argues men incur higher living costs due to expensive habits, not greater dignity. It contrasts cheap advancement via Indigenous instruction with savagery stereotypes and cites Franklin on the cost of vice versus raising children, attributing the gap to male behavior rather than gender.
The Fish and Game Association has placed a deputy in the field to guard game birds in the area. Any person found shooting birds out of season will need to explain their actions. The officer will request to see the license of all hunters encountered.
Mrs Hattie R McDonald announces she has studied the latest piano teaching methods for beginners. She emphasizes a solid foundation as essential and asks the public for patronage. Also mentions an Alpine hat and a fashionable girl as light filler in the notice.
A patent remedy claim promotes Electric Bittern as a pure tonic medicine to cure malaria and ague without quinine after effects. A Texas testimonial says it saved a brother from malaria fever and jaundice. Available at Newlin Drug Co with a 60 cent price guarantee.
Croup described as dangerous inflammation of the mucous membranes in children often starting at night. Advises frequent evening doses of Bajarde Horehound Syrup and external Ballard's Liniment to the throat. Product sizes 2c and 6c, $1.00. Newlin Drug Co.
Danville Illinois resident O G Higbee writes of a four year rheumatism ordeal. After using Hallard's Snow Liniment for one bottle, he reports a complete cure and urges others with similar afflictions to try it. Newlin Drug Co advertises 250 500 81.00 price points.
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