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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
2
The piece summarizes newspaper boilerplate on publication rules and letters, plus a column discussing local option petitions, railroad regulation, voting rules, and the Interstate Commerce Commission power. It contrasts New York and London populations and urges voters to study candidates and exercise their duty.
Rural free delivery and interurban trolley enable country homes to resemble city living. The article notes growing adoption of city conveniences in rural areas, suggesting a trend toward integrated lifestyle improvements beyond urban boundaries.
Mrs. Jennie Duncan of Haynesville Maine, age 70, credits Electric Bitters with curing 20 years of chronic dyspepsia and restoring her to youthful health. The tonic claims to treat stomach and liver diseases, blood disorders, and general debility, sold with a guarantee at Dave Goode’s drug store for a small price.
J B Gowam county clerk announces sealed bids for 100 cords of pine or red fir wood cut to four foot lengths. Wood to be prepared by June 16 1906 and delivered by September 15 1906. Bids due April 4 1906 by 10 am. County reserves right to reject any or all bids. Union County Oregon.
Yesterday broke the regional record for westbound homeseekers with about 5000 in two days at the Union depot. Immigrants crowded the yards and trainloads were moved to northern lines. Most travelers are older farmers and their families, seemingly prosperous.
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