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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
2
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La Grande moves beyond old plank sidewalks in the business district. Western mining camps used rough improvements but eventually replace shacks with brick and stone structures. The city has built brick blocks but is short on cement pavements.
The message urges residents to speak well of their county and avoid overstating negatives. It counsels gratitude for local support, urges not to air harsh judgments about the place that provides livelihood, and suggests leaving only if truly unhappy with conditions.
The Walla Walla Union notes the town will celebrate the Fourth of July, urging early preparation to assure a successful event while La Grande also plans celebrations this year and its citizens are encouraged to start thinking about it.
We offer a number of shares of the Capital Stock of the La Grande Irrigation Company for sale. Parties wishing to purchase should apply at once as the ditch placement for farmer irrigation will begin soon, La Grande Investment Co.
An aged girl named Geo A Eyler Cumerland faces severe illness with a near death outcome. Physicians gave up hope until a new remedy, New Dileco for aries, was tried. After taking several bottles she recovered and is reported doing better. Trial bottles offered with a $100 guarantee at Newlin Drug Store.
Communities prepare for a safer Fourth of July drawing on Toledo and Chicago as examples. Toledo banned sales of explosives and toy pistols leading to fewer funerals and surgeries after the holiday. Walla Walla plans to keep pace with safer celebrations without funerals or medical strain.
A tally of engaged troops and losses from various battles including Mukden, Antietam, Gettysburg, Shilo, Waterloo, Borideno, Smolenski, Majuba, and Majuba era clashes. The figures show large forces with high casualties in Mukden and Antietam and varied losses elsewhere.
Ice cream advertised at Salder's Confectionary with a Sunday calling for ice cream treat.
A testimonial from March 21 1902 states Hallard’s Snow Liniment provided relief for a severe rheumatic attack after months of suffering. Sold by Newlin Drug Co.
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