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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1905
Page
2
A March 29 1905 notice from the La Grande Oregon post office lists advertising rates for display and local reading positions with charges per line for first and subsequent lines and mentions resolutions of condolence and cards of thanks.
Even Tom Word falls behind as Evan evangelists arrive in Portland. Seedless apples are forecast to transform the apple industry similar to seedless oranges. Analysts expect two major transfers in Grande Ronde mines within two weeks.
The Cincinnati Tribune reports James Perry at City Hospital, prone to epileptic fits, drank a glass of clear liquid later found to be hydrogen peroxide. He improved and doctors, noting no harm, tried the compound on four other patients and believe a specific for epilepsy may have been found.
The city calls for sealed bids on a concrete reservoir of about 300 000 gallons with internal capacity. Bids due April 6. Contract includes excavation and completion by May 1, 1905 weather permitting. Bond and 10 percent bid deposit required. Inquiries to I R Snook City Recorder.
The fishing season begins on April 1 as heavy snow in the mountains melts into streams, allowing good fishing earlier than usual. Local anglers anticipate plentiful catches as mountain streams flow earlier this year.
The city marshal will enforce the house ordinance with penalties for non-compliance. Officials note that one or two fines could spur prompt action and compliance citywide.
Enforcement may lead to a revised ordinance allowing only business streets to remain in the prohibited district. The note suggests a shift toward a more liberal rule governing where cycling may be restricted.
With the Navy order sending the Colorado to Venezuelan waters, President Castro faces echoes of prior incidents involving a Colorado ship and executive leadership. The situation raises questions about executive risk and U S Cuban tensions.
The county court seeks to cut the county debt to zero within five years. If the 1904 reduction rate continues, the plan may fully repay the obligations.
A grand jury is expected to continue issuing indictments. observers warn only a few may remain as actions proceed. The quote invoking nonjudgmental restraint echoes in legal circles.
The notice calls for electing a school director on the first Monday in June for a five year term. Engineer Geo Hansen, the retiring director, has moved to Talecast and will not seek reelection.
A notice promotes fortune telling by the Marvel of the 20th century at Hotel jowner in La Grande Oregon. The brief invites visitors to experience readings and mystic insights during a scheduled appearance.
Sealed bids will be received on or before 4 pm Wednesday April 5 1905 for furnishing and laying extensive galvanized iron pipe in a ditch depth of 12 inches plus stand pipes and valves. Bids require a 10 percent certified check. project completion by May 1. Plans and details available from IK Snook City Recorder office.
Notice that proposed improvement of P Street in Picbe city La Grande Oregon includes a seven foot sidewalk on the north side of Chaplin's addition and a crosswalk on Third Street. The sidewalk would be built at abutting property owners' expense unless remonstrances signed by owners are filed by April 8 1905.
A historical ad claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets restore appetite and vigor to digestion and act as a gentle laxative. Sold by Newlin Drug Co.
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