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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1905
Page
2
The Chicago strike remains active with ongoing turmoil as employers push to move business. Reports show more workers hired and a tide against the strikers, who vow to continue until their demands are met.
The Good Road Convention in session at Pendleton discusses the impact of country roads on freight and passenger movement. It compares rail and road costs, noting roads may lower freight costs by about one third and save over a billion dollars annually. The Croker family faces tragedy with two sons lost to accident and opium, respectively, while wealth is blamed for their misfortunes.
A massive consignment of war munitions made in Germany and bound for Kobe, Japan, arrived in San Francisco. The British captain refused to load after learning the cargo’s nature. The British consul reported the incident to the collector of customs, but shipping the material was not a neutrality law violation. The episode may prompt Russian cruisers to watch that vessel near the Asiatic coast.
A letter from Mrs Josie Summer of Hremond Texas praises Ballard's Snow Liniment for her child's wing injury and frostbite relief. Another testimonial from Mrs D W Smith of Whitney commends Herbine for constipation and liver trouble. Both endorse Newlin Drug Co. with prices and guarantees.
A wagon gives quick service to the Depot or home with moderate charges. Day phone 1751 and night phone 1863 advertise reliable transport.
Harris the Meat Man announces continued business at the old stand and invites both old and new customers. He promotes prime cured meats, hams, breakfast bacon, and promises fresh beef, fish, and poultry with prompt delivery, phone 1601, and a shipment of young prime beef coming around mid May.
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