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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
5
Mr Edwards proposes a publicity trip from the city to the Lewis and Clark fair with a four horse team and scatter advertising matter for the city and county. He previously rode from Nebraska to Denver, garnering press notices and widespread attention for his goat team and handsome coach.
Pendiston wool scouring mills have bought 3,000,000 pounds of wool this year and operate day and night with 86 workers. Four thousand pounds of cleaned wool are produced daily from 16,000 pounds processed, with a 74 percent shrinkage. Scoured wool sells at 65 cents a pound in Pendleton and baling of grease wool will commence next week for shipment east. The Furnish warehouse has 400,000 pounds from north of the city and Pilot Rock district, with a second baling machine to handle more than last year. Most wool is sold and baled wool will be sent to Boston markets.
An advertisement proclaims a focus on the best meat, inviting a trial order to prove quality. It asserts careful selection and proper butchery, while promising low prices consistent with top standards.
Eleven yachts entered the Kaiser's Cup race from Sandy Hook to the southeast coast of England about 3000 miles away. The event, seen as a test of speed and endurance, may take about 12 days, with Americans hoping for another victory after past wins. The field includes boats built for speed and pleasure, with contenders from the United States, Britain, and Germany.
Unclaimed letters listed for week ending May 18 1905 include Mrs Aline Adame Mrs May Harmon H O Kauffman and others. Names and initials appear with notes that letters will be held 14 days before being sent to the dead letter office.
A party of four miners led by Nepple Ward Landaman and Kraze left this morning for the Heughan group near Hilgard in Union county to begin development work. They carry rails timing gear and tools and have purchased the Muir mine this week.
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