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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1905
Page
3
Local retailer proclaims value on furniture and house furnishings with deals claiming customers get more for a dollar than at any other store. The message emphasizes lower prices and larger selections for budget buyers.
Scripps News Association reports ten people died in the Pittsburg Fort Wayne rear end collision at Elleworth last night. Additional victims listed include James Ray Cook of Ohio National Guard battery A Richard OT Scott Pullman conductor and George Kay porter. Injured are hospitalized in Allegheny and Pittsburgh.
The British steamer Busby Abbey carrying coal to Vladivostok was seized by Japanese forces on February 27. The Ta coma’s whereabouts remain uncertain as reports say its crew deserted the vessel in ice off Hak Kaido.
An 11 month old girl from Geo A cared for in Comerland Maryland faced severe throat trouble. Two physicians gave up hope until Dr King’s New Discovery was tried. After four bottles her cough and illness were cured and she recovered fully. Nowlin Drug Store offers a guaranteed trial bottle.
Cincinnati business interests push a scheme to form a large stock company to develop an Ohio inventor’s process that makes fuel from crude oil and water for less than half the coal cost. E Holden of Ferobark seeks local manufacturer support as a boiler demonstration is planned in a vacant city lot. A Friday meeting will coordinate location and funding.
Notice invites readers to attend a chicken dinner every Sunday at the Centennial on March 5. The event promises chicken cooked like with a mother’s recipe. It also notes Mr William Allison of the La Grande Flouring Mill visited Alicel and returned yesterday.
A Boston tone argues co education endures as industrious women win prizes in universities and lead classes. The writer likens the outcry against women students to wartime tensions, praising study to learn, think, and excel. The piece notes Miss Ida Hill of Jefferson Iowa visiting Miss Eliza Burke after arriving in the city.
In the County Court of Oregon Union County the administrator of Jane Ball deceased will sell after March 5 1906 cash to the highest bidder subject to court confirmation. Property includes an undivided one half interest in Lot 2 04 and all of Lot 3 in Block Wd Chaplin's Addition La Grande Oregon and a half interest in Lot 6 and north 21 feet of Lot 7 in Brock M4 Arnold's Addition La Grande Union County Oregon. Also a $700 mortgage on Lots 1 and 2 in Block 10. Proceeds to pay estate debts. Dated LaGrande Oregon December 23 1904. GBURGE BALL, Administrator.
Notice states that starting March 11 1905 ordinance 41 from 1892 will be strictly enforced by the City of La Grande Oregon authorities. Chester P Newlin serves as Recorder and the notice is by order of the City Council.
Fiendish suffering from sores ulcers and r s is claimed to be eased by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Wm Bedell of Fiat Rock Michigan says it is the best healing dressing he has ever found, soothing and healing wounds. Newlin Drug Store guarantees.
Community groups including Encampment No 4 Odd Fellows La Grande Patriotic orders and Masonic chapters announce monthly meetings. Members and visiting brothers invited to attend at halls and lodges with schedules for second or fourth Sundays and first or third Wednesdays.
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