This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1905
Page
3
The advertisement asserts they offer the best kind of meat and guarantee quality. It promises a trial order to prove the claim and claims to kill only the best specimens and do so correctly while keeping prices as low as possible without sacrificing quality.
The Chinese officials have abandoned the exclusion treaty amid widespread resentment after plans to transfer negotiations to Pelib. Chinese legation reports hostility from commercial guilds and states no suit will be brought in U.S. courts, appealing to the State Department instead per the 1888 treaty.
After an agitation lasting several years the general church today decided that modern sacred music may be used in church services by the dependent parishes. The vote followed debates on music style and church tradition during a lengthy meeting in New York.
A major blaze swept through a city district early today and burned until the afternoon before firefighters gained control. The storm of flames caused extensive damage with losses projected around 300000 dollars.
William J Bryan will travel starting May 23 on a world tour to study municipal ownership and railway problems. The plan aims to examine public ownership issues and transportation governance in various cities and countries.
The federal court of cassation acting as first instance tribunal ruled in the Venezuela versus New York & Bermuda Asphalt Co. and Hamilton contract matter. The contract was dissolved and the company ordered to pay damages on May 23.
Boston May 23 The steamship Gears More arrived from Antwerp reporting passing the yacht Thistle Saturday afternoon at 41 15 N 64 W.
The executive committee of the Union County Pioneer Association will meet in La Grande Oregon on Saturday May 27 1906 at 1 p.m. to select time and place for the annual meeting. Henry Rinehart signs the notice.
The Dak and Mo offers discounted travel from this city to Portland for the Lewin and Clark fair. From May 21 to October 6, round trip is 14.20 with a 30 day validity. Party tickets cost 9.15 each for ten or more travelers, with ten day limit. Individual rate 9.15 for groups of 100 or more, limited to seven days. Rates apply May 29 to October 6.
The committee in charge has laid out a work plan and cast for a Katzenjammer Picnic play. An Observer glimpse shows familiar names. rehearsals at the Opera House begin, with clever special acts and songs expected to feature prominently.
Machinery moves to set the large plant in place with only a pipe arrival pending. The station will produce 560 horsepower initially and could yield thousands more by securing Little Minam waters. Cheap power is seen as key to electric farming, pumping, and possible rail links from Cove to La Grande.
Snake River Sands Otto Hudson owns 200 acres near Otis and bets on wealth from river sand and gravel. The Blackfoot Republican notes 1200 pounds shipped to Ogden for tests by a new machine from Midh selven Flour Gold & Platinum Mining Co. They began tests May 11 at Ogden and have sent 55 000 pounds of sand from American Falls for testing.
Stoddard Lumber Co announces direct delivery to job sites to cut prices. With wholesale and retail lumber prices now aligned, customers gain lower costs on doors sash and vector shingles through a new delivery arrangement.
The La Grande National Bank lists assets including loans and discounts 566 130 38 United States bonds 25 000 00 estate furniture fixtures 17 000 00 cash on hand 152 745 20 total 812 206 68 capital stock profits and losses noted. Officers include George Palmer president F L Meyers cashier Geo L Cleaver assistant cashier J M Berry AB Conley W L Brenholts assistant cashier F J Holmes F M Butkit.
For sale near Ontario Oregon a parcel with outbuildings and arable land. The seller claims low taxes and annual rents from the vale of the Siata area with an investment potential suitable for strong returns. Contact O. T. McDaniel Ontario Oregon for details and terms.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.