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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
2
Daily publication data shows advertising rates with the year in advance and monthly figures. It lists display ad rates available on application and card rates per line for small notices, reflecting a period newspaper pricing structure.
The Hon. Samuel Gill declares land transport costs in the U S are cheaper than elsewhere. A ton of freight moves a hundred miles for about 72 cents, compared with higher per mile costs in England Germany France and Russia. He cites Charles Sumner on roads and education as civilizational drivers.
A Chicago focus on a large and coarse crop whip up concern over seed choices as farmers and caretakers weigh options for future planting. The discussion highlights seed quality and reliability amid volatile weather patterns.
The county court will cancel $26,000 of outstanding warrants today after last month writing off about $20,000. At this rate, it is suggested the county may soon be out of debt.
The mayor of Portland was chosen by the city’s better element two years ago and again defeated by the same group this time. Other opposing forces existed, but the better element consistently held the balance of power.
The city council approves licenses for Palmists mind readers and similar practitioners who have operated locally for years. They will be allowed to continue business but must pay for the privilege.
Harris the Meat Man continues at the old stand offering prime beef, cured meats, hams, bacon, fresh fish and poultry with plans to stock young prime beef by mid May. He invites both loyal customers and new patrons. Phone orders welcome.
The council commends itself for denying a license to a party whose license was revoked by the circuit court. It signals future policy against saloon conduct. A city saloon hosts a talking machine exhibition drawing crowds and concern as public anger rises.
Torture case details appear in a fragmented report describing a preacher and a party seeking aid for renewed ailments. The text is garbled with unclear names and locations, offering little verifiable context or outcomes.
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a cure for tired feeling, liver imbalance, head aches, and rheumatic pains. A user from Temple Texas testifies it has done more than doctors, claiming it helps chills fever and general health with one bottle.
Lindeny of Ontario reported relief after using stomach and liver tablets from Newlin Drug Co. The brief note claims long years of discomfort ended and recommends the product for indigestion and dyspepsia.
An 1902 Westmoreland ad claims Ballard Snow Liniment cured an old chin sore said to be cancer. The testimonial mentions a stubborn, swelling sore and recommends a 600 bottle for a relative named Sophie J Carson in Allensville.
Oleson, Gibson Ci Illicola reports winter wet weather worsened rheumatic pains in back and limbs. After using Ballard's Snow Liniment, relief came in one bottle, with price listed as 50 cents to 1.00 dollar. Public notice dated Feb 16, 1002.
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