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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
2
The item is a brief newspaper notice with publishing details for the Grande Evening Observer. It lists editors and offices, postage and mail matter remarks, and subscription and single-copy prices. Data show monthly and six month rates and a price for single copies.
In 1902 the United States had 199,685 miles of railroads carrying 655,130,236 passengers who paid 396,513,412 dollars. Freight amounted to 1,197,212,452 dollars for 1,192,136,510 tons. Total railroad revenue reached 1,693,726,864 dollars, about triple the national government’s 1902 receipts of 684,326,280 dollars. Local notes on Cove, Union County prospects, and a suggested business college in the city are included.
Rail service in La Grande now offers passenger trains stopping ten to fifteen minutes. Passengers often step off the platform asking about the locale and resources of the Grande Ronde valley, prompting calls for a dedicated agent to provide descriptive literature.
Those planning to attend the Lewie and Clark fair should note the large crowds in St Louis where many buffered attendees break in new shoes, signaling brisk interest and preparation for the event.
Advice on foot care urges workers to keep feet at ease during long hours and to buy proper footwear weeks before starting a new posting. It notes risks for older people and frames forcing children into strenuous journeys as a punishable crime.
London reports Yi Hand Eang, Korea's Charge d Affaires, died by his own hand at the Korean legation this morning. No motive or cause has been established.
The fragment advertises Herbine as the best medicine for constipation and related symptoms. It mentions purifying the blood and clearing Whitney with a testimonial dated April 8, 002, from a drug store named Spots a éalin Drug Vo.
A vintage health ad urges readers to seek relief from dyspepsia and internal disorders with Electric Bitters at Newlin’s drug store. The copy promises relief from fullness and fatigue and claims the tonic cures multiple ailments, priced 50 cents.
A brief advertisement offers dependable wagon service available by day and night. Day phone 1751 and night phone 1863 are provided for scheduling.
Harris the Meat Man continues business at the old stand offering cured meats ham bacon and fresh beef while noting May arrivals of young prime beef and promising prompt delivery and a phone contact 1601.
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