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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1906
Page
3
The fragment references Grande L A Pickler Civil and Indication Engineering and Surveying with unclear context. No clear event, date, or location is provided to establish a full item.
The text extols Sherwin Williams paints as durable and fade resistant. It notes colors remain true under sun and rain and can be used to refresh houses, fences, or outbuildings ahead of the Fourth of July celebration.
Willis T. Morgan a U. S. Army veteran from Concord New Hampshire says two years in Guba and two in the Philippines left him prone to colds. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery for preventing health issues and praises it as the best medicine for coughs colds bronchial troubles and lung diseases. The Newlin Drug Co. sells it at 50 cents to 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
Notice from W. J. Ware at La Grande dated May 28 1906 invites bids for cemetery improvements including a driveway around the grounds weed removal and debris clearance. Details and a map available at his house. bids due by June 20.
In Enterprise last Monday evening Brick Johnson was shot dead by John Bare after a day of drinking. Bare fled after the shooting, prompting a manhunt through the valley with Sheriff Blakely and a growing posse pursuing him toward the Imnaha and Snake river brakes.
Children’s Day exercises at the Baptist Church drew a full house and strong praise for the program led by Miss Lillian Driskell. Proceeds supported missionary work and reconstruction efforts in San Francisco. Advertisement notes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea offering health and beauty benefits for 55 cents.
New York reports a $10 million project to build a hydro electric plant on the Jhelum River in Northern India. The system will power a 180 mile railway and regional enterprises with 100000 hp from water turbines and 12 generators, using limited freight constraints.
Official returns for Oregon statewide results show totals for Governor Chamberlain U S Senator Bourne Mulkey Supreme Judge Eakin Secretary of State Benson State Treasurer Steel with Harney County estimates. Republican lead 68000 vs 26000 Socialist 2600 Prohibition 5000 total around 100000. Majorities against woman suffrage local option Barlow road with 9872 to 15000. Harney County excluded.
A sharp quake struck San Francisco at 1:55 AM, with a lighter aftershock half an hour later. No damage reported, but residents panicked and rushed into the streets.
La Grande Oregon city council resolves to notify owners abutting Sixth Street between Washington Avenue and an unnamed point that an ordinance will be introduced to improve the street. Cuts grades and gravels will be made and costs assessed against abutting property owners unless a remonstrance is filed before the next meeting. Passed June 15 1906.
Credited in an ad as a remedy for dyspepsia liver disorders and more. The testimonial from S. A. Brown of Bennettsville, S C claims his wife recovered from years of stomach and liver problems using Electric Bitters. The advertisement cites cures for chills fever malaria biliousness lame back kidney and bladder issues and notes a 50 cent price and guarantee by Newlin Drug Co.
An advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve prevents blood poisoning after injuries and heals sores. It cites Chas. Oswald of Rensselaersville New York praising its effect on a neck sore. Product said to cure cuts wounds burns and sores at 25 cents via Newlin Drug Co.
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