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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
4
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the La Grande Irrigation Gap will be held Monday April 2, 1906 at Q o'clock p.m. in the parlors of the Commercial Club. Directors will be elected and other lawful business may be transacted. Sanoran Secretary
Centennial Hotel announces new management with board and room at five dollars weekly cash, meals at twenty five cents. Monthly patrons offered special rates at No 147 Adats Ave. Phone 116. Mrs W E Murchison is proprietress. Also referencing a local drug store aiming to serve every customer and a telegraph-like note on prescription drugs.
Prices for hay jumped from 50 to 60 a ton in Vale and eyes rise to 80 as stockmen struggle to feed 3000 to 4000 sheep in Malheur County amid storms. B R Robinson of Oregon Railway & Navigation reports by Baker City. Heavy losses expected with 20 to 25 percent of livestock at risk. Snow and cold worsen conditions. hay cannot be hauled from Ontario or Yale.
Mrs Margaret O Neil of Walla Walla died suddenly last night at her daughter Mrs R Kelley’s Park street home while visiting her son George. She had been in excellent health until a few days ago and expired after a brief illness. Mr Kelley will transport the body on today’s belated westbound train. The O Neil and Kelley families receive communal sympathy in their bereavement.
J. T. Galloway, Republican aspirant for county commissioner, circulates petition in the city outlining a platform to finance county affairs in taxpayers' interest. He pledges road and bridge improvements, a square deal for all, and steady reduction of county indebtedness.
Amusements notice announces Frazer Theatre company for La Grande with a fresh repertoire never seen locally. Prices range 10 20 30 cents. Canyon City report notes Mrs. Huffman seeking her husband who disappeared July 1. He is a thin 125-pound light complexioned printer surveyor with brown hair and mustache.
Wilbur Wash March 16 The superior court in Davenport this week convicted the Hermitage and Old Crow saloons for running gambling rooms. Each establishment was fined 1000 dollars plus costs.
Registration counts released in Grant County show 652 Republicans and 517 Democrats. Minor parties include 24 no party, 12 socialists, 2 independents, 1 prohibitionist, 1 populist, 1 farmer's alliance, 1 silver Republican and 1 union labor.
Milton Ore March 16 The severe cold wave continues. Fruit trader S A Miller says peaches remain undamaged so far but apricots are entirely ruined by the frost.
Prompt telephone orders welcomed for drug store goods with delivery available. Call anytime for items ranging from five cents to five dollars, and staff will fulfill requests efficiently.
A Grant County News fragment argues that name branding and invitation rhetoric outshine platforms and nominations. It notes that even uninvited figures may stand to gain attention, resembling race winners, and questions the gravitas of conventional political terms.
A 500 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of members of the Black Hand outlaw group. Details available at the opera house during Frazer Theatre Company’s stay starting March 19. nightly change of bill with 10 20 and 50 cent prices. Furnished housekeeping rooms listed by Scott Goopau, Tel Red 702.
A motivational message urges readers to keep Lent to shake free from sin, break bad habits, and examine life to correct errors. It emphasizes self discipline as a path to personal renewal and a start toward better life choices.
Short alert urging customers to call when they return home for prompt delivery from Newun Davo Co. The note emphasizes no extra charge and mentions Wee deliver promptly. It reads as a fragmented retail promo with imperfect punctuation.
Freo Bock requests all persons with accounts against him to present them for payment and all who are indebted to call and settle before his departure around March 16.
Notice of a March 1 1906 school meeting in Union County Oregon to submit a bond issue of eight thousand dollars for completing a new school building north of the Oregon Short Line track. Ballot options read Bonds Yes and Bonds No polls open 1 pm to 4 pm. Signed by the district clerk and board chairman.
A Woodford Tennessee resident, Mollie Holt, nearly died from lung infection but was revived by Dr. King's New Discovery after forty eight hours of bedside watching. The speaker credits the remedy with stunning improvement and eventual full recovery, noting the product is sold with advertising.
Pure bred Minorca chickens available with eggs at 1.00 per setting. R. W. Dua offers to show chickens and fulfill inquiries. Also promotes photo supplies from Newsin Devo Company with latest requisites at right price. Spring is coming and supplies are ready.
The note provides a cryptic line about naming work and setting a fair price. It hints at choosing wording and establishing value, but lacks clear people places or organizations to anchor specifics. Further context would clarify who is involved and what project or market is referenced.
Advertises well fed corned beef rounds available whole or half, with flexible quantities. Promises quick delivery nationwide and encourages placing orders today for rapid meat arrival.
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