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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
5
Geo W Hofman of Waab reports a seven year battle with stomach and liver trouble finally cured by the medicine. He urges others to buy from Elliott Drug Co. at 60 cents a bottle and try it today.
A customer from Hutchinson Kansas attests Ballard’s Horehound Syrup and related remedies ease coughs asthma and bronchial issues. A user recommends Herbine at night and frequent small doses of Horehound Syrup during the day as effective over five years. The note quotes Joe McUrath praising the medicine as the best and dependable in his family.
Roy H Miller, president of the defunct bank of Sumpter, stands trial for obtaining money by false pretenses. The crowded courtroom and witnesses from Sumpter mark the proceedings set to last two days. Indictment alleges a February 23, 2004 fraud involving a $15,000 certified check that was supposedly good, leading to a $16,000 transfer for the bank’s property.
The city has seen a large influx of idle men, with many heading to the bay district and grain fields. Harvest hands are expected to be plentiful this season as newcomers appear to be workingmen.
At yesterday's session in Chicago the National and Interstate Telephone Associations commended. James Hoge of Cleveland Ohio was elected president and John Vankow of California was named second vice president.
Carrie Nation challenged the Anti-Cigarette League by striking a hole in a picture of President Roosevelt with her umbrella and claiming he used tobacco. Miss Lacy Page Gaston asked for proof and obtained a reply from Secretary Loeb stating Roosevelt never used tobacco. The outcome of Nation’s bet is not stated.
Harris the Meat Man advertises at the old stand offering prime beef, cured meats, hams, breakfast bacon, fresh fish and poultry with prompt delivery. He notes a fine beef supply around May and invites old and new customers to call 1601.
Fragmentary notes describe a preacher's account of torture and a claim that Dr King’s New Discovery cures a persistent cough. The text mentions Newlin Drug and Courage Trust Bottle and hints at treatment for diseased samples.
Water users are warned irrigation may run only from 6 30 pm to 7 30 pm daily. Violators will be fined under the city ordinance. A O Gilman Water Superintendent, La Grande, dated June 5, 1905.
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