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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1905
Page
2
Local La Grande newspaper La Grande Evening Observer lists Currey Bros Eds and Prep as publishers. It notes publication daily except Sunday with postal entry at La Grande Oregon and subscription options for one year and six months and single-copy sales.
The notice outlines display ad rates and terms for future insertions. Rates shown include per line charges and conditions for applications, with placeholders indicating furnished details upon request.
The article explains using the speed of sound and light to estimate distance to a thundercloud. By counting seconds between lightning flash and thunder and multiplying by 1,124 feet per second, then converting to yards or miles, one can determine how far away the storm is. It cites Grande Ronde valley examples and notes military use for ranging artillery.
The Crop Reporter notes July 1 1905 wheat conditions: winter wheat 82.7 down from 85.5 last month and 78.7 in 1904. spring wheat 91 similar to prior month and 93.7 in 1904. combined wheat 85.8 down from 84.5 in 1904. farmer-held wheat remaining on July 1.
A butcher shop advertises a trial order to prove its claim of selling only the best meat. It pledges top quality specimens and correct cutting, with prices aligned to high standards.
Lia estimated the 1904 crop yield at about 44,257,000 bushels, or 5.7 percent of the total crop, compared with 63 percent of the 1903 crop as of July dat.
Walter Rittledge died at his Manchester New Hampshire home at 4n age July 8 1905. He wrote the song sung by Baron soldiers in the war of the slave holders rebellion with verses about tents on the old camp ground and a chorus yearning for peace while honoring the fallen.
Sickening shivering fits of ague and malaria are claimed to be relieved by Electric Bitters, praised as a pure tonic with curative power and fewer after effects than Quinine. A Texan letter from Ed Mondey asserts the medicine saved his brother from malaria fever and jaundice. Newlin Drag Go drug store sells it for 50 cents guaranteed.
Crowne of Rat Portage Ontario Canada credits Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with helping his stomach trouble and constipation. He notes they are mild in effect and not unpleasant and recommends them to others with stomach disorders.
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