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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1905

Page

4

Thousands Move West Drawn by Low Rates to Oregon

General passenger agent Crnip of the OR&N says over 101 homeseekers arrive daily to Oregon via Southern Pacific lines as transcontinental tickets drop. Rates from Chicago 33, from St Louis 10, from St Paul 25 prompt a wave of settlers. Many visitors plan temporary stays. majority are farmers intending to relocate, attracted by favorable reports after visits east and prior expo attendance.

AL Crnip Or&n Lewie Ad Clark Oregon OR & N Qeober Chicago St Paul Di'ice Pacific Coast

Moonshine Still Featured At National Dealers Show

Madison Square Garden hosts the National Dealers association convention the largest in attendance with matters on the schedule including the Webber prohibition bill for Washington DC. A Wine and Spirits Industrial Show runs alongside highlighting manufacture and marketing of wines spirits and carbonated beverages. A genuine Kentucky moonshine still is demonstrated in operation.

New York National Dealers Association Madison Square Garden Webber District of Columbia Ohio Kentucky

Uncle Joab Perkins Delights Audience at Steward’s Opera House

Uncle Joab Perkins and his hired man Hiram Green entertained a large evening crowd at Steward’s Opera House. The seasoned showman and the awkward helper drew laughs with lively antics and a warm supper-table finale.

Joab Perkins Hiram Green Steward’s Opera House Uncle Joab Hiram

Counterfeit Ten Dollar Note Reissued with Color Improvements

Chief Wilkie of the United States Secret Service announces a reissue of the July 1904 counterfeit ten dollar note. The new version shows marked improvements in color and form, aiming to resemble the genuine note more closely. The black ink color has lightened slightly compared to the first issue, enhancing overall appearance.

Wilkie United States Secret Service United States Treasury

German Ambassador Baron Spock von Bierpbarg Heads to Washington

The German Ambassador to the United States Baron Spock von Bierpbarg sails from Berlin today for New York after a vacation. The baronet, who recently had an operation, will proceed to Washington next month.

Berlin Spock von Bierpbarg United States Reven New York Washington

Pula rity coursing meet opens in Kansas Chapman

The Mississippi Valley Coursing Club opened its meet in Chapman Kansas today with about 300 dogs entered. The event showcases dogs bred and trained over years for the various coursing contests.

Chapman Kae Pularity Coursing Missienippi Valley

Treasurers Call for County Warrants

Notice from the Treasurer of Union County to all holders of warrants endorsed before May 13. Warrants must be presented for payment by June 0 in the Treasurer’s office at the city of Grande. No interest will be allowed after the stated date.

California Prooory Egge Blue Mountain Notics Union Yount ‘Wegon

Opening savings account with Farmers and Traders Nat Bank

Friendly notice urges readers to open a savings account for better luck and more benefits. It promotes the Savings Department of the Farmers and Trader's Nat Bank and invites prompt notification if delivery is incorrect to rectify the issue.

Bank Savings Department Farmers and Trader's Nat's Bank

Auction Sale at Island City Farm

Auctioneers WM. Mops Ed Stringham announce a public sale at the farm 1.5 miles north of Island City on Wednesday Oct Mb at ten o’clock. Items include 2 mares with colts, a yearling colt, 2 work horses, 8 cattle, 2 wagons, 1 back, 1 mower and rake, 112 inch gang plow, harrow, saw mill, 2 feeders, 1 binder, 1 scalding box, 2 orders harness and many other articles. Terms include some cash under $10 and time notes up to 9 months on approved notes. 10% discount for cash.

S Will Gell Island City Weddsay Ten O'Clesk Mopsed Stringham

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Sherwin-Williams Stanifis & Jarman Sitar J. E. Cavens Empire Theatre Company Japan New York Empire Theatre D H, Steward la Grande National Bank George Palmer Pres J. M. Berry F. L Meyers, Cashier F. M. Burkit Geo. L. Cleaver Cashier W. L. Brenholts Cashier A B. Conley F. J. Holmes C. C. Pennington World Canada Jefferson Avenue A. L. Craig the Fair Josh Perkins Kansas C. L. Smith Creamery Building James Beavers H Childs Lee DA Blue Mountain Marble and Granite CO LA Grande WM. Reynolds Grande Ronde Lumber Co Perry the City Grocery and Bakery Polack Stoddard Lumber CO Julius A Brewery Oesch ST. Louis Larsen & Norrie
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