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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1905
Page
2
Notifies patrons of a January 1 start for a day circuit in the city and urges changes to keep lights on during the day. Invites customers to discuss power, motor prices, and rates with the company.
Rates listed for daily publication with annual and advance options. Display ads furnished on application. Local reading notices priced per line with first use and subsequent line charges. Cards of thanks available per line.
Secretary Hitchcock disclosed sixty eight indictments in Oregon land fraud investigations. Sixty two cases await trial, with fifty two conspiracy counts and others for perjury subordination of perjury and obstruction. Indictees include a U S Senator, two Oregon Representatives, eight lawyers, state and ex state senators, and various land officials.
The Idaho Statesman notes Mrs Chadwick was found guilty on seven counts. She faces fines up to 10 000 dollars on each count and potential imprisonment up to two years per count, totaling significant penalties.
City officials seek to attract home seekers passing through by train each day. The hope is to persuade visitors to stop one day, consider settling, and possibly locate in the valley.
Readers described as visitors pass through the city by train seeking the valley’s famed appeal and opportunities, yet many leave without partaking in the locale’s offerings.
Arizona has faced multiple floods over the last six months with much of the region inundated at times. The recurring deluges threaten its standing among arid locales and spark talk of reclassifying its climate status.
A local community encourages residents to spread the word about their region to friends in other states. The note suggests sharing the valley’s advantages and sending copies of the local paper to showcase opportunities and room for growth.
A local notice invites customers to view an upcoming invoice of fruit trees and ornamental varieties including peach, pear, plum, apple, gooseberries and currants. It lists popular varieties such as Boleana Poplar Sugar Maple Slack Walnut and the celebrated Golden West Peach at the office opposite the US Land Office, by John Be Ho ugh.
Notice seeks a girl for general house work with inquiries directed to the office at Spider's Confectionary. Sunday ice cream event advertised nearby.
The Singer Sewing Machine Co opens a branch with a complete line of late improved machines at Smith Jewelry Store. Manager Chas A Chandler announces to wait and see.
Notice from Chester P Newlin Recorder announces enforcement of Ordinance No. 41, Series of 1892, taxing and killing dogs in La Grande Oregon starting March 1905. Notices and tags obtainable at the city Recorder's office.
A rheumatoid pain sufferer from Kinsman Illinois notes in a dated testimonial that Hallard's Snow Liniment provided notable relief. The item is marketed and sold by Newlin Ding Co with price points listed as 250 500 and 1 dollar.
The undersigned offers a limited quantity of shade trees for sale at a reasonable price. Varieties include the Rook Elm and Gray Ash. Those wanting trees planted may do so by paying fifty cents extra. Contact J T Jackson, La Grande, Oregon, or phone 1893.
La Grande Investment Co seeks buyers for shares of the capital stock of the La Grande Irrigation Company. Prospective purchasers should act quickly as ditch work for the summer irrigation will begin soon.
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