Cement materials and discovery in Union county article
A historical note describes cement making from lime clay and silica minerals, citing Portland cement origin in England and Roman cement. It highlights under water composition, uses in sidewalks and buildings, and a recent find in Kin math county for superior cement. It notes US cement imports and La Grande streets full of cement construction.
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Union County
Portplana
Valley of
Medway
Thames
England
Portland
Kinmath Aoanty
United States
Porte Uf
Fragmentary note on public walk near Bob Henke building
A blurry OCR reads about a public walk in front of the Bob Henke building. It mentions a test or trial period and a discussion of lasting qualities, but details are unclear and several words are garbled or missing.
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Bob~ Henke
Eckerdorf of Silesix Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The Eckerdorf of Silesix in Proeis marks its centennial as the world's oldest beet factory. Early hardships included closures and sporadic operations until 1820 when continuous work began. The beet industry grew to a major national force, with U.S. sugar consumption rising sharply from 1871 to 1903. Per capita use climbed from 36.2 pounds to 71.1 pounds.
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Eckerdorf
Silesix
Proeis
Hide
United States
Home merchants anchor town markets and households
A plea to value local home merchants who sustain markets and provide accommodations. The speaker urges patriotic citizens to support town businesses over distant catalogue houses that lack ties to the community.
Grain yields push toward million bushels in Union County
Daily reports show extra heavy grain yields and growing confidence that the million bushel mark will be reached with surplus. Union County plans for a strong stockpile to endure winter.
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Tte
Union County
Flinty medical quackery almanac promises cures for all
Incoherent ad copy touts cures for kidney and bio troubles from a supposed healer. It mocks financial risk with phrases about treatment payment only if cured, and includes garbled names and lines such as Tea o Tablota Nowlin Drag Uo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helllater
Rocky Mountain
Trial Order Appeal by Seattle Grocery Co Motto
A Seattle grocery firm invites a trial order to prove satisfaction. The ad claims best groceries for the least money and promises demonstrations of service. Zundel and Lawson offer to please or refuse trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Grocery Co
Meat Cheap From Bock Thomas Shops Promises Lower Prices
Statement from new owners claiming purchase of Bock and Thomas shops and the Market allows three shops to offer meat at lower prices. They say prices will not rise and expect to expand trade, inviting customers to try a trial order.
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Bock & Thomas
Sacred Heart Academy La Grande Admits Sept 6 Term
Sacred Heart Academy in La Grande Oregon run by the Sisters of St Francis offers classical literary and scientific courses plus music drawing and painting. The school prepares young ladies for teaching and will resume classes September 6 with details available by address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhis
Ssters
St. Francis
Board of Equalization meets in La Grande Oregon
Notice to taxpayers that the Union County Board of Equalization will convene at the county clerk office in the courthouse La Grande Oregon on Monday September 26 1906 and continue in session for six days Jn Mortof Assessor for Union county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
la Grande
Oregon
Jn Mortof
Union County
Adams Avenue Block Remains Marked by Intersections
A string of street corner references lists Adams Avenue sections between Grandy Depot Elm Fir and Jefferson Adams as marked junctions. The fragment notes multiple pairing bids or bets across Adams Avenue corridors.
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Adams Ave
Jefferson and
Centennial Hates Under Pew Management Adonis Ave Ad
Mra W E Murchison proprietor lists special monthly rates for patrons at No 417 Adonis Ave with a weekly cash charge of 65 cents for boards and 25 cents for meals and mentions phone 1161 under a pew management scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew
Moale
Adonis Ave
Notice of stock sale at Cleajent Groceries and Provisions
A 30 day notice from E J Atkinson of La Grande Oregon announces a stock sale at Old Town store for wood and new fall line. Dated September 1. Cleajent Groceries and Provisions is the local business in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gharlton Veterinary
Liil
la Grande
Oregon
Readence
Furdher
Old Town
Ore
Daly 2
Notice for Publication Final Proof Hearing
Notice from the Interior Department Land Office announces final proof hearing for a listed claim in La Gr Oregon on October dates. The notice includes applicant names and the registering official EW Davis.
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Department OF the Interior
U.S Land Office
Auppert
la Gr Oregon
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