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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1905
Page
5
At the last meeting a motion passed to issue a $169 warrant to A L Morris for an unexpired saloon license from his tenure at the Summer House. Mayor Slater refused to sign, citing no city authority for rebates under the existing ordinances.
A Galveston Houston & Northern passenger train derailed near Harrisburg just before midnight Sunday. Engineer Frank Cox was burned to death under his engine, fireman Danneon is missing. Coaches burned and the train nearly destroyed as the wreck sparked a large blaze.
The Executive Committee of the Union County Pioneer Society will be called together soon to determine the time and place of the annual reunion. Members are urged to discuss and decide where and when the gathering will be held.
Washington Duke, the millionaire tobacco manufacturer, died this afternoon at Durham after a period of illness.
A local land prospect offers Thos Stephenson a pasture containing about 500 acres with a flowing water stream suitable for cattle. The price is listed as 31.50 per month for cows, though the text is fragmentary and some wording is unclear.
City Recorder informs water consumers that written compliance is required before irrigation use. Ordinance No 258 governs the water use provisions and penalties for noncompliance. Gilman, Wa Water Department.
In Leavenworth Indiana Austin, manager of the Republican paper, refused to print a partisan quip about Sede treanhe. His account notes the wife’s illness and five Sicilians, then claims Electric B cured her, enabling her to resume household duties. Guarantied by Newlin Drog Co., price 600.
A man recounts losing his mother to consumption and credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving him from a severe cough. The ad notes quick relief from coughs and colds and offers the product at $1.00 with a satisfaction guarantee and a free 10 bottle trial at Newlin Drug Co.
A planned May 9 boxing bout near Payette, Idaho, on an island in the Snake River, did not occur due to bad weather. A backup set for 10 o’clock at Whitney packing house was halted when Justice of the Peace F A Smith intervened, ordering an immediate stop and summoning officers. The crowd dispersed through windows and rear doors.
Rebels seize Sanaa, the Yemeni capital, after bombardment. The takeover includes thousands of rifles and large ammunition stock as garrison and Turkish officials evacuate the city.
A customer, Byrnes Merchan', endorses Ballard's Snow Liniment as the best medicine for bruises after easing pain from an injured leg. The advertisement claims strong relief and urges readers to buy from Newlin Drug at one dollar.
Ad copy notes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for mothers, calling it the steer teeny medicine ever offered. Mentions price of 86 cents for Ten or Tablets and credits Newlin Drug Co.
A brief sales note states Chamberlain's Liver Tablets provide quick relief from bilious attacks and are available for purchase at Nowlin Drug.
RN Andrews editor praises Herbine claiming it improves blood, invigorates, and aids kidney and bowel issues. The product is described as purely vegetable and effective. The advertisement notes 500 units sold by Newlin Drug Co.
An ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy to restore health after ailments like constipation and headaches. It claims the pills cure various digestive and related issues and guarantees satisfaction at Newlin Drug.
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