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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1905
Page
4
The Culliman diamond, a 3 082 karat gem found at Premier mine Johannesburg in January, traveled from Cape Town to England by ordinary registered post at 76 cents. Postal authorities were unaware of the gem’s value, estimated between 4 and 5 million dollars, making express delivery costs unnecessary.
The forthcoming Portland exhibit will feature the works of Edgar F. Paxton, including the famed Custer picture, showcasing his finest pieces not yet shown publicly. Parson's piece from the St Louis World's Fair will also be highlighted, alongside Paxton's enhanced Western Centennial display.
Kuhn Loeb and Company announced today in New York that half of the new 150 million dollar Japanese loan was offered to the American public. The advance subscription suggests the listing will not remain open long.
Police in Mineral arrest a known sheep farmer Scobes from Calabria Idibo and a Black man named Ned in connection with a serious case. Scobes's 17 year old daughter Nille admitted birth of an illegitimate child found dead in an outhouse last Saturday after neighbors reported suspicions.
Grey has been invited by the Council of Indian tribes to attend a monster pow wow to be held in New Westminster during the Dominion fair in September. He has accepted the invitation.
Ithaca March 29. Robert Schurman son of Cornell President Jacob Gould Schurman works beside common shopmen at Groton Bridge works as he earns a living while his family travels in southern Mexico. He faces exams trouble and was expelled by President Bebarman before securing his position to gain experience.
Madam Palma, the noted clairvoyant and palmist, has gained a reputation in Spokane as the best and most powerful medium the city has seen, according to the Spokane Chronicle.
Prof James Teads Dennis of Baltimore explained Eve was formed from a rib of Adam, noting changes in rib counts across ages. An audience at Johns Hopkins University heard an archaeological lecture on the Tombs of the Ancient Egyptians including excavations at Gizeh and discoveries of prehistoric tombs dating 4000 to 6000 BC.
The President announced he would appoint Americana to manage customs receipts in the southern Santo Domingo region pending Senate action on the treaty. If the Senate rejects the treaty the funds will be retained. otherwise they will be distributed pro rata on adjudicated foreign claims.
The Farmers Lodge No 491 0 F mourns the death of Brother Samuel Trueadall a long time member who joined in 1875. The lodge drapes its charter for 30 days and extends heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends. Copies of these resolutions go to the minutes the bereaved family the Weekly Observer and the Pacific Odd Fellows for publication. Oscar W200s Committee WM Lanoman L Woodell
The piece contrasts surgery with osteopathy, arguing surgery is overused and costly while Osteopathy seeks gentler, natural cures and minimizes operative interventions. It cites Dr. Goodall’s address at 2114 3rd st with phone 707 as context.
A testimonial from John Deguan Kinsman on March 21 1902 endorses Hallard's Snow Liniment as the sole relief for a severe rheumatic attack. Listed seller Newlin Ding Co offers the product at one dollar.
For sale Firat class reed potatoes Carmen Bo 8 Early Rone located one half mile east of L Oldenborg. J Schandler Freitdale offers Logan Berry cuttings from J W McAllister at five dollars per hundred. Address J W McAllister BF D No 3 Ls Grande. Phone 1776 One Week.
For rent furnished rooms in a good location inquire Mrs W Snodgrass Fourth street or phone 3 5 3 light housekeeping rooms offered by Mrs Shearer near Geddes Bros grocery. G H Powere the Landman handles real estate from an acre of garden to a 2000 acre ranch with commission sales and guaranteed titles. Minnesota Land Man ch 23 tf
An advertising notice offers footed sales by ASB Waite for men and women. It promotes Bella on sight at 100 percent profit with exclusive territory to bustlera. Sample by mail available, price 75e. Contact EOC Bergh at La Grande Ore on April 24, Foley Hotel.
Eighty acres in Malheun county with water right house and outbuildings. All land cultivated and alfalfa yield projected at 9 to 11 tons per acre. The property rents for $10 per acre annually and can be leased five more years. Investment offers ten percent return on easy terms. Write C. T. McDaniel Ontario Oregon.
John E Hougti reports receipt of another invoice listing fruit trees and related stock including Golden Wheat Peach Bartlett Pear Rome Beauty Apple Quince Prove Plum and Cherry trees Gooseberries Currant Nut trees and more for landscape use.
Friday March 31 W 8 K will hold a public auction at the John Brandes farm three miles east of Island City. The sale lists farm implements stock and household goods including a Hodge header plows wagons harness carriages work horses milch cows calves hogs and more with a free lunch. Terms: cash under $10 and six months on larger amounts with approved security at 8 percent interest. March 24 31.
Persons seeking a matching interior finish should contact Sanford D Kinney at 1431 Adams Avenue, Corner Greenwood Street, La Grande, Oregon, for woodfiling to match furniture and wall colors and other gloss and flat finishes.
Pioneer music teacher RP Tait reports ongoing activity in the Grande Ronde Valley. He notes his Pupila program offers popular piece courses for non conservatory students and teaches church school and dance era music.
The passage urges that meat and solid food are necessities for hardworking men and all women in the house. It calls for households to provide food rations to strengthen the family and keep them in good condition for sustenance.
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