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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1905
Page
2
Notice from the Le Grande Oregon post office lists daily mail matter and publication details. The readable fragment indicates a newspaper matter entry and routine mail handling notice for the area.
Advertising rates listing 44 prices per line for notices and cards. Reads like a local reading notice page itemizing great inner rates and per line charges for condolence resolutions and cards of thanks.
The piece compares battle losses from Mukden and major historical clashes such as Antietam Chicamauga Waterloo and Civil War battles. It cites figures of engaged troops and percentages killed or wounded to question the severity of modern combat versus past wars. It references the Library of Universal Knowledge for Union casualty totals and notes potential misgivings about Mukden casualty estimates.
The article notes astonished correspondents would have seen 270 470 killed and wounded or 90 470 more than they witnessed in the Civil War. It claims current battles in the Orient are fought with greater desperation than Civil War clashes.
Reports from Ireland warn of renewed famine as a short potato crop threatens thousands. Notes past famines, cites 1871 wheat output of 4,475,512 bushels on 244,451 acres, and urges revival of Farmer's Institute work.
Rainy last evening boosts valley wealth by thousands with more gains expected. Local climate dependable and forecast optimistic, as residents are urged not to worry about weather because the right thing will occur at the right time.
Local notice invites residents to Seldor's Confectionary for Sunday ice cream treats. Event promises special flavors and family friendly hours.
Mrs A Viiet of New Castle Colorado praises Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a wonder remedy for croup starting like a common cold. The note dated March 1901 mentions advising small doses and throat liniment, with a testimonial from the Newlin Drag Co listing prices.
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