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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1905
Page
2
La Grande Evening Observer issues show mail matter details and postal rates. Advertising cards of thanks are charged per line, with pricing and subscription terms noted for daily publication excluding Sundays.
The Crop Reporter estimates 24,267,000 bushels of wheat on hand July 1 1905. It argues 60 days remain until flour from the new crop, and uses per capita consumption to project nationwide flour demand and compare it to existing wheat supplies. It notes population growth affects needed wheat to bread the current population.
Town officials instruct limited irrigation to protect water supply for fire protection. They warn lawn damage but emphasize preserving critical reserves to avoid jeopardizing public safety.
An ad claims multiple meat kinds exist but sells only the best. It invites a trial order to prove quality, asserts selective killing of top specimens, and states prices are low yet aligned with superior quality.
Present indications show Union county will harvest an exceptionally large crop this season. Wheat yields exceed the average and sugar beets promise the valley’s largest crop yet. The bumper harvest signals broad prosperity for the area.
The city warns its water system cannot keep up with growth and may become a dry town unless the local option Jesque acts to expand supply. The statement frames the urgency and potential impact on the community.
The Elgin railroad scene grows interesting as observers expect a battle between the Northern Pacific and the O R and N. Indications point to the Wal lowa Valley Railroad backed by the Northern Pacific, making a railroad into the Wallowa valley nearly certain.
A life reflection notes that a word of sympathy and courage at life’s end holds more value than flowers for the departed. It suggests blessing the living and scattering kindness along life’s path before it is too late.
The readable fragments describe tablets and a general sales item with unclear context and no distinct events or names. No dates, places, or organizations are identifiable in the text.
Advertisement promoting Dr King s New Life Pills as blood and system cleansers. Claims cure for stomach and liver troubles with 250 guaranteed at Newlin Drug Co. drug store.
A local reader from Rat Portage Ontario Ganeda praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach trouble and constipation saying they are a mild tonic with no unpleasant after effects and recommends them to others. Sold by Newlin Ding Co.
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