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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
7
Near Cove 380 acres of fruit vegetables and pasture land with spring water offered at 4600. Also a fine residence and acre block in Cove priced at 8600 or land and town property for 9500 if bought together. Inquire at this office.
Eight acres with a six room house a barn and a place for chickens or hogs an orchard and ample water. Located east of the flouring mill. Will exchange for city property. Apply at premises John Gavn.
A letter from Postmaster G W Fouts of Riverton Iowa describes a robbery attempt that nearly cost him his life. He credits Electric Ripters with curing a chronic liver complaint and restoring health for eleven years. The notice also includes a 1878 land publication imprint and miscellaneous legal proclamations from La Grande Oregon.
A three year old special Field Board of Rear Admiral W C Field Commander Walter F Worthington and Civil Engineer A C Cunningham has mediated contractor disputes on the Navy Department funded ten million dollar rejuvenation of the Naval Academy. The board has reduced time extensions changes and damages disputes saving government and contractors money and will persist until the academy completion.
Woodman lodge members are summoned to the Woodman hall on Thursday evening May 25 for the annual election. Kenny, Clore listed among signatories.
Public notice announces a filing under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878. It lists sworn statements and claimants including Herbert F. Lemp Charles Schagenfelter Henry Wee Bateman and others with witnesses from Idaho and Oregon counties. Deadline to present claims is May.
Mrs Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin found lasting relief after 26 cent Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured a running leg sore that had tormented her for 25 years. The ad touts it as the greatest antiseptic for piles wounds and sores at 28 cents.
The city will accept sealed bids for sidewalk work on the east side of Fourth Street from St to C and on the west side from K to D in La Grande. Bids due by 4 pm June 6 1906 with 10 percent certified check. City reserves right to reject any or all bids. Dated June 18 1906. T Ke Recorder.
Abutting property owners on Depot street from Jefferson Avenue to Fourth street and on Adams avenue from Fourth street to First street are notified that at the next Common Council meeting an ordinance will be proposed to improve those streets by grading to the established grade and graveling with crushed rock. Dated La Grande Oregon May 21 1906 Recorder LR Snoox.
An OCR fragment extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and other products for female ailments and digestive issues. It claims alcohol free formulas, safety, and confidentiality, urging readers to consult Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York and buy from local dealers.
A local Quiring testimonial from Mrs Jeannees of Haynesville Me claims she lived to 100 after using Electric Bitters. The note praises cures for Dyspepsia stomach and liver issues and other ailments with a dealer guarantee and affordable price.
Quoted fragment surveys admiration for girls described as sweeter than paintings or song, referencing Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and a painterly, lyrical tone. May imply product branding and poetic praise without clear date or full context.
The Luger company seeks to employ cams and men, referencing FP 6 and Brinwell. The note implies a technical upgrade or production expansion involving machinery and workforce. Brinwell is cited in connection with the FP 6 reference.
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