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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1911
Page
3
Late No. 9, the fast westbound mail train, stalled near Huron after a wheel separated from the rim due to heat from the brakeshoe. Relief arrived in the forenoon with no injuries reported. No. 10 from Portland and No. 6 were also stalled west of the scene and reached the depot about 11 o'clock.
Five years after the great earthquake and fire San Francisco shows resilience by rebuilding to host the Panama Exposition in 1915. Business leaders funded the project with 7.5 million dollars as shacks give way to steel and stone structures. Insurance experts say a repeat disaster would be unlikely and property values rise as faith and investment reward prudent planners.
A capacity Elis auditorium crowd enjoyed a dance benefiting Riverside Park. Ticket sales surpassed expectations, raising about 200 dollars instead of the 3180 forecast, replenishing park funds and funding finishing touches for Riverside Park.
In a bold sales pitch, Orrine promises a money back guarantee if no results after a trial for drunkenness or liquor habit. The ad touts two forms No 1 secret powder and No 2 pills, priced at $1 per box, with free booklet and local seller listed.
A Bristol Tennessee resident recounts two years of constipation and failed doctors before using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, which he credits with curing him. The note appears in a local ad seeking readers to purchase the remedy.
James G Snodgrass appointed administrator of the estate of Marie B Snodgrass, deceased. All claimants must present verified claims to the administrator within six months from the date hereof. Div-Ap. 4-11-18-25, May 2.
B W L Hall of Waverly Virginia urges relief from colds and pneumonia risk by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He says the medicine is the best on the market and has recommended it to many friends who agree with him.
Local readers warned that many La Grande residents suffer chronic appendicitis treated as ordinary bowel trouble. The ad promotes Adler lka as a German remedy and claims a single dose relieves bowel or stomach issues. A. T Hill, a local druggist, endorses it.
The Arcade secures the new song Portland Wants Us in 1912 as a booster for the 1912 Portland convention. Composer Cowan introduced it at the Star theatre in Portland and it is expected to interest the La Grande B P O EB audience as a catchy waltz.
The Arcade shows an unusually strong program led by The Mexican Filibusters a vivid war era tale about smuggling arms across the Mexican border. A fearless heroine uncouples a car on the move and ferries arms through the border amid a dramatic train sequence. Also on the bill The Lieutenant's Wild Ride Nan's Diplomacy and Flo Lawrence appears in a Biograph feature.
A 19th century style cough remedy touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, narcotic-free medicine that expels cold and lagrippe, prevents pneumonia, and works for children and adults alike. Endorsed by J. W. Kuhn of Princeton Nebraska and sold at Hill's drug store.
J L Southers of Han Claire Wisconsin reports chronic back and kidney pains, poor appetite, and run-down health improve after using Foley Kidney Pills. He says sleep is now sound and overall condition greatly better, claiming a cure. The ad lists multiple April dates for trial purchases.
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Each box bears B. W. Groves signature. Price noted as 25 cents.
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