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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
5
A lengthy real estate list offers various houses and lots for sale near La Grande. Prices range from $40 to $1000 with cash and varied terms. properties include six to nine room houses, multiple lots, farms, and orchards. The ad promises tailored insurance and loan services through the Foley block office to complete purchases.
Stockholders of the Areaude Buide Valley Agricultural Society are summoned to a meeting at La Grande National Bank on Monday March 20 1905 at 2 30 pm to elect a board of directors for the next year and attend to other business. Dated February 20 1992 by order of the President Ghaunter and Fred J Holmes.
Harry Wilson a half breed Indian who arrived from Oklahoma jumped from a 235 foot rock at Lovers Leap Falls in front of about 100 spectators. He landed in the pool below and escaped with a minor leg wound after disrobing and leaping amid warnings from friends.
A man sustained only minor injuries after a rock contact incident. He exited, dressed, and proceeded to Twin Falls, appearing none the worse for his foolhardy act.
Reports from Tokio say Japanese forces opened a terrific bombardment along the front with the heaviest guns ever used in the field. One hundred artillery pieces of all sizes were employed, silencing Russian guns and blocking a supposed Russian turning movement.
A Seattle observer reports a colossal spruce in Clallam County measuring 80 feet in diameter with first limb 100 feet above ground. Officials plan to exhibit a 100 foot log of the tree at the Lewis and Clark Exposition, towing challenges noted.
Chicago March 3 a coroner's inquest revealed Lowell Banes killed himself during a vaudeville performance at the Chicago Opera House after a history of suicide attempts. His brother Warren testified the deceased had suffered mental illness linked to intense religious study and that prior attempts included swallowing poison and cutting his throat with a dull knife. The jury ruled death by own action while temporarily insane.
Birmingham dispatch notes King Edward shelving his Mediterranean tour due to possible political turmoil in England. The text shifts to unrelated health ad content claiming Herbine liver regulator improves digestion and constipation, with testimonial from Mrs D. Smith dated April 4, 1202.
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