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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
4
Advertisement for Mallard's Horehound cough remedy from Newlin Drag Co claims to end nighttime restlessness and harassment by cough, promising a prompt radical cure with 250, Oo and price details not fully clear.
Pioneer Grande Ronde Valley music teacher Music RP Tait promotes full conservatory courses and popular piano and violin tracks for dance and church music. He notes former pupils now work as teachers and soloists and claims his methods prepare students for varied musical careers.
The M. E. Church invites all to daily evening meetings at 7 30 with no plan to end the run though past 80 sessions have been held. The church asks people to come and be refreshed and notes there will be no afternoon session tomorrow Saturday. All are welcome.
Jefferson Myers of the Lewis and Clark fair commission spoke before the La Grande Commercial club and county commissioners on county showings in fruits and produce. He forecast strong county support and noted an appropriation decision by the in session commissioners upon his return to La Grande tonight.
Representative Keho of New York introduces a concurrent resolution calling for the annexation of Panama to the United States. It urges the president to inform Congress on terms of annexation and guarantees Panamanian inhabitants the rights and privileges under the federal constitution.
The Burns Times Herald urges farmers to experiment with sugar beets this season. Seed dealers ordered a large supply of seed in various varieties and the goal is to secure free specimens for fair exhibits and test purposes in Harney Valley at high altitude akin to Balt Valley, the nation's leading beet region.
The remains of Sister Fabiola a teacher at St Francis Academy were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery yesterday after a solemn requiem mass presided by Rev Father Olivette. The celebrant delivered an earnest eulogy praising the devout life of the nun devoted to the Master’s work.
The article surveys diverse trivia from the early era. It notes Russian minister salaries and life tenure, Austria’s large divorced population, the New Year card custom from the Mike do's realm, Argentina plans for 40 million dollars in railways, and that bridge remains a royal pastime. It also mentions ancient Babylonian terra cotta and ivory dolls as early toys.
Interest in the Lewin and Clark Exposition grows in Idaho with Grangeville pledging to send all residents. Idaho City area locals expect many visitors as the Portland event approaches, aided by reduced railroad fares.
A morning blaze on Doane Street destroyed a six story structure occupied by the Merchants Rubber Company and Oslen Helner Willow Ware Company. Loss set at $100000.
The President names Col James Rogers of Columbia Ohio as Consul General to Shanghai China. This marks a formal diplomatic posting to the Chinese seaport and early settlement.
Sources state within two weeks the intentions of key people behind the proposed electric railroad will be made public. The news promises benefits to the county and indicates funding and arrangements are in place to start the project immediately.
The death of George H Williams, mayor of Portland Oregon, marks the loss of a survivor from Grant's cabinet who served as attorney general from 1871 to 1876. His long public service spans Portland leadership and national government.
Stated March 3 in St Petersburg the senate issued a ukase directing ministerial committees to examine the reports on plans proposed to improve conditions for the population.
Public interest grows as a citizen, Mary H Walters of 548 St Clair Ave Columbu.. writes that after a month on Electric Bitters her stomach liver and kidneys improved. She says prior illness left her near death with sleepless nerves and poor appetite, but relief followed and she was fully recovered after using the tonic bought at Newlin's Drug Store for 50 cents.
For sale or trade items include five work horses a wagon and logging tracks plus a bore and assorted farm goods. Also listed is a New Ideal washing machine priced at seven dollars and a courier route description with a rural delivery detail.
Advertisements offer furnished rooms with or without bath in a best residence district. Inquiries at Fourth and Main at George Hansen property. Also rental of part of O Connor tract for the present year. call at residence Dr O Connor corner Park and Oak Street. Wanted lady or gentleman with elevator to $20 per week. respond with stamp and town details.
The undersigned offers eight stands of Italian bees at a reasonable price if sold immediately. The colonies are strong and healthy and should thrive with proper care. H O Thomason resides on Fourth Street in Old Town La Grande Oregon.
Notice states a sorrel bald faced gelding branded figure 4 on right shoulder is held at a farm near Allcel Union county Oregon. Animal described as 6 to 7 years old weight about 800 pounds valued at $15. Owner may reclaim by proving ownership and paying costs. otherwise the animal will be sold per law. W J UABE February 17 to March 25.
Unrestricted forest reserve scrip for sale at lowest market prices. My scrip secures title to timbered farming grazing or desert land in any quantity without residence or improvement. Address H M Hamilton The Portland Portland Oregon.
Notice states a stray roan colt has wandered from B E Sparrow's property near La Grande R F D Nol last Friday. A suitable reward is offered for return or information leading to recovery.
A notice warns relatives to remove buried remains from the cemetery on the speaker's lands, noting delays have ended and ground clearing must be completed soon despite the sensitivity. The clipping also lists a rural stock take and a classified ad offering a cottage for rent and a nanny position with five children.
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