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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1905

Page

4

Inland Sea Threat From Colorado River In California Drought

San Francisco reports that heavy water from the Colorado River is filling southern California deserts, risking an inland lake. Imperial Irrigation Company ditches have caused the Colorado to spill into Salton Sink, raising fears of levee destruction and massive climate and production changes across the region.

San Francisco Colorado California East Liverpool Balt Company Imperial Irrigating Company Yume W .B. Tevis The Air Company Colorado River Salton India

Outlaw Christian Science Passes Senate in Lincoln

In Lincoln, Nebraska the senate approved a house bill by 17 to 0 to outlaw the practice of Christian Science. A senate amendment allows osteopaths to continue, a change the house managers say will be concurred. The bill proceeds to the governor.

Lincoln Neb Senate House

Russian Fleet Sighted Near Port Said

Port Said reports sighting March 24 of the Nebogatoff led third division of Admiral Rojestvensky's squadron. The fleet was observed near the port with no additional details on movements or actions released.

Scripps News Assoviation Nebogatoff Rojestvensky

Pioneer Killed Near Huntington by Train Accident

George Moore age 74 a pioneer and 50 year Odd Fellow was instantly killed at Weatherby station eight miles west of Huntington when he tried to cross a bridge and was struck by No 6 engine as it rounded a curve. He was on foot and the train cut him in two.

Huntington Ore George Moore Weatherby Here

Russian Tax Reform Proposed by Finance Minister

London dispatch reports from Petersburg that the finance minister proposes tax reforms to raise twenty two million rubles in additional annual revenue. The plan aims to modernize taxation methods and bolster state finances.

Scripps News Association London Exchange Telegraph Petersburg America

Murderer Hanged in New Orleans Parish Prison Yard

Lewis J. Lyons, condemned killer of District Attorney Ward Guerly, was executed by hanging in the parish prison yard on March 24, as reported by BScripps News Association in New Orleans.

New Orleans Lewis J. Lyons J. Ward Guerly Parish

Stillwell Brothers Meat Advertises Sundays Selection

Crabs and clams melt into a Sunday meat lineup including salmon beef pork mutton and veal. Telephone orders to Stillwell Brothers at No 4 8 1 for pickup or delivery.

Stillwell Brothers

Hallard's Snow Fimcet Tells Rheumatic Relief

A sufferer with a yearlong rheumatic attack reports Hallard's Snow Fimcet as the only relief found. The testimonial notes a successful comparison with other remedies and lists price details from Newlin Ding Co.

Rhein Hallard

Northwest News Items Reflect City Deals and Local Ventures

The report covers Seattle phone service at 20,000 lines at $2 monthly, Astoria granting a 35 year gas electric and telephone franchise, Tacoma winning a 1743 door contract for Fort McKinley at $3564.79, and a Baker City grand jury discharge of A D Barnard in a murder case. Additional notes mention Spokane fires by John Hayde, Tekoa sugar beet planting by D C Corbin, Waverly factory beet intake for 4500 acres, Hood River water rights option for a spring, and a proposed $10,000 pipeline toward municipal water works.

Seattle Astoria Tacoma Fort McKinley Philippine Islands Baker City A. D Barnard John Brown Huntington Apokane John Hayde Spokane D. C. Corbin Tekoa Tekos Hood River Wwo

City Bicycle Ordinance to Be Strictly Enforced

City marshal announces a new bicycle on sidewalk ordinance and states it will be strictly enforced starting now. Rayburn, city marshal, issues the notice.

Agents Wanted for Imperial Lamp Burner Territory Sale

Advertisement seeks men and women to sell an imperial lamp burner with 100 percent profit. Exclusive territories offered to hustlers. Sample by mail 76c. Include contact EO Bergh at La Grande Ore Mebh-24 April-24 Foley Hotel.

Foley Hotel

Treasurer's Call for City Warrants in La Grande

Notice is given that pew funds exist to retire all outstanding warrants issued on the General Fund of La Grande City up to No. 41987 endorsed Nov. 3 1902. Interest on General Fund warrants Nos 4026 through 4187 ceases from this date. La Grande Oregon March 21 1905. B J Walsh City Treasurer

General Fond of la Grande City la Grande Oregon B. J. Walsh

Real Estate Listings Promoted by Minnesota Land Man

GH Powers the Land Man markets real estate from a garden plot to a 2000 acre ranch. All property sold on commission with titles guaranteed. March 25 sale date advertised in Minnesota land prospectus.

Report of the Condition of Farmers & Traders National Bank La Grande

No. 4402 shows the January condition of Farmers & Traders National Bank at La Grande Oregon with assets including loans and discounts US bonds real estate and reserves. It lists liabilities such as capital stock deposits and advances to other banks and notes that the statement is sworn to be true to the best knowledge of the officers in Oregon's Grant County or nearby.

St the Farmers & Traders National la Grande O N Peers Banking House National Ban Reserve Stukere Peseeenee Onapa Osanrecseeere Lawrtt Leanete _ arama Hawa Cresssspecseen Dollara Babylus National Bank Saeaenees Tee Nancy

Patent and sale notice for potato farm near La Grande

For sale or sale by the United States Patent Office in the twentieth century block listing a derrick fork patent by F M Standley of La Grande Oregon dated August 20 1901. Located one half mile east of L Oldenburg and near Carmen no Zand Early Rose potatoes. Chandler JS Fruitdale.

United States F M Standley la Grande Ore Fuet Carmen No Zand L. Oldenburg Tr JS Chandler Fruitdale

A R meeting at 1 O OF ball Saturday

Notice states the A R will meet at 1 30 pm Saturday the 25th with full attendance requested. F Milpatrice. Persons wanting Logan Berry cuttings may obtain from J W McAllister at five dollars per hundred. Address RF D No 4 La Grande. Phone 1776. One week.

F Milpatrice. Com J W McAllister la Grande

For Rent and Lost Item Notices from La Grande

For Rent items include furnished rooms at Fourth Street near Mrs W J Soodgrass and light housekeeping rooms by Mrs Shearer near Geddes Brae with a grocery store. WANTED notices seek a middle aged woman for light license work and a person to manage a books lending list. Lost is a sorrel horse with white blaze branded with a key on the shoulder. a reward for recovery. Farmland listing offers 40 acres near La Grande with two houses and improvements. contact Joseph Jones.

Hsorrel Liberal David Ay la Grande Joseph Jones

Strayed Red Cow North of La Grande Reported

A large red cow branded on the left side and with 16 on one hip strayed from near the town schoolhouse about ten miles north of La Grande on February 16. The finder is asked to notify F Sparrow, La Grande, Oregon.

Towa la Grande

Estray Notice Listed at La Grande Oregon Stock

W D Grandy at La Grande Oregon files an estray notice describing three horses taken up six miles east of town. A bay mare 950 pounds aged 18 branded Non left hip a sorrel mare 800 pounds aged 4 branded Non left shoulder and a bald faced ally 700 pounds white feet no brand are described with no further details. The notice date ranges from February 27 to March 27.

la Grande Union County Oregon

High Art Painting Services in La Grande Oregon Ad

Persons seeking refined interior finishing should contact Sanford D Kinney at 143 Adams Avenue corner Greenwood Street in La Grande Oregon for grain matching wall work woodfilling and glass finishes.

la Grande Oregon Jefferson Avenue Greenwood Streets Sanford D Kinney Adams Avenue Greenwood Street

Fruit Tree Invoice From John E Hough

An invoice itemizes fruit trees and shade trees including Golden West Peach Bartlett Pear Rome Beauty Apple and various other fruit and nut trees. John E Hough appears as the consignor or recipient in connection with the transaction.

Golden West Rome John E Hough

Music teacher Tait offers various piano and violin courses

Pioneer Grande Ronde Valley educator KP Tait markets pop piano and violin programs for general students. He notes non conservatory pupils can learn popular church and Sunday school music or dance and light overtures. Several former pupils now teach or perform professionally.

RP Tait Grande Ronde Valley KP Tall

Hard Work Requires Good Food for All in the Household

An old reader appeal urges sturdy workers to eat meat and all women to supply strong food. The message emphasizes nourishing meals to keep the family in good condition and able to live well.

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