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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1905
Page
5
Fire last night at ten thirty destroyed Fred Jacobs second head store including contents. Origin unknown. flames hindered, building and stock valued at about four thousand dollars. Insurance adjusters to settle before reopening. Jacobs will resume business when allowed.
The report notes ward counts by Mr. Chas Owsley Mr. Rogers and Mr. Newlin with ward completions and estimates hovering toward a final total of 4200 over the next five years. Officials acknowledge prior estimates around 2900 and 4000 recognition in the period ahead.
The boys' club of Central Church will now meet on Saturday evening instead of Tuesday. All boys are asked to take notice. The lesson for next Saturday is No 4. Boys needing a book should call at O H King’s residence, 1608 Post.
Berlin reports the Kaiser has cooled toward Russia and the czar. Germany complains Russia did not show gratitude for favors since the war began. The Kaiser cites large orders to Charles M Schwab and resents czar’s grants of freedom while Germany tightens control in Silesia and Posen.
Miso Vonta has a week long contract in New York at ten dollars per minute. Her weekly salary is 2500 dollars and she will perform no more than 260 minutes on stage weekly.
The text discusses osteopathy focusing on opposite inhibition to stimulate nerves and remove obstructions that hinder circulation and drainage. It argues that intrinsic nature will correct issues without always needing the practitioner’s direct adjustment.
An advertisement for GRAINING AND ART DECORATING promoting affordable paint finishes and wood graining. Kinney offers interior wood finishing on walls and furniture and provides contact at 1433 Adams Ave La Grande.
The Q and N Company announces new log rates from this city to Portland for travel between May 2 and October. Round trip prices start at 12.15 with group rates per 100 travelers. Individual round trips quoted at 9.15 subject to date limitations May 9 to 9.9.
On May 24 1805 the firm of G E Fowler and G E Cath Co announces coal prices will remain at eight dollars per ton (98.00) due to rate increases until further notice.
fragmentary OCR notes describe a city newspaper page with scattered phrases about mountains, a bright scene, and references to land and water features. no clear events or identifiable individuals are legible.
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