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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1905
Page
2
Classified ad rates announce 6 cents per line for local notices and condolences cards at the La Grande Oregon post office. Display ads and weekly publication details fold into the schedule with 60 cents per line for card notices and similar fare.
The Baker County press warns locals that buying in Portland during the Lewis and Clark Fair is a mistake. They argue home merchants offer equal or better goods at lower prices and accuse Portland dealers of exploiting big crowds. The editorial urges supporting local stores to boost home prosperity and curb rail fares.
The Jackson Michigan grand jury on May 4 indicted 300 Franklin County residents for whitecapping land grabs aimed at stopping homesteaders. Marion County Oregon investigates ad grabbers tied to state land schemes with potential rival to Michigan case. Wallowa County receives moisture promising another strong crop year.
A fragmented ad copy notes a Helios Rok I recipe with bright ores and color options. It references a sale price of 35 cents and mentions ewale Drug Vu in the garbled text.
Mrs D W Smith of Whitney Texas writes April 3 1902 that Herbine treats constipation biliousness dyspepsia fever and kidney complaints. She says it purifies the blood clears the complexion and is the best remedy for liver troubles.
When ill with sick, sore, heavy, weary and worn out pains and internal disorders like dyspepsia and biliousness, seek relief at Newlin’s Drug Store. Electric Bitters are advertised as a sure, permanent remedy, guaranteed to ease troubles and burdensome symptoms. Price 00.
I Harris the Meat Man continues at the old stand inviting both old customers and new. With beef scarce I offer cured meats ham breakfast bacon and a forthcoming stock of young prime beef by mid May. Fresh beef fish and poultry available with prompt delivery via phone 1601.
A rainmaking contractor set up his apparatus to deliver 18 inches of rain to southern California before May 1. The wind and rain fulfilled the target, earning him payment though it caused railway washouts and other damages. He now seeks funds to cover future bills.
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