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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1909
Page
7
Spanish war veterans of California gathered in Vallejo on August 17 to open an annual encampment that will run for three days.
In San Francisco today voters select Republican candidates for city offices. It is expected William Crocker, a retired lumber dealer, will win the mayoralty nomination with the backing of the twenty five member committee of the citizen's committee.
INDIANAPOLIS Aug 17 A training school for educating young men and women in all hotel and catering fields will be established here by the International Stewards' association. Funds are being solicited and many wealthy hotel men have already contributed liberal gifts.
Deadwood, August 17. South Dakota Grand Lodge of Elks convenes in Deadwood for four days of celebration and entertainment. Local residents from the Black Hills turn out to welcome the Best People on Earth.
Odd Fellows from every city and county in New York gathered in Albany at the convention hall this morning for the annual meeting. Several important matters will be taken up during the session.
In St Louis on August 17 the day’s report indicates a probable amalgamation of the Great American and International Life Insurance companies as the likely outcome of ongoing talks.
A hearing was held today before the State Superintendent of Insurance featuring concerns from St. Louis. The session addressed regulatory questions and potential enforcement actions related to local insurance practices.
An advertisement claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure backache and urinary disorders in women, featuring a testimonial from Mrs. Putnam Yeck of Higin Oregon. The copy asserts wide efficacy, urges purchase from all dealers, lists 50 cent price, and names Foster Milburn Co. as US agents.
H S Nichols of Oakland Indiana touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saying it always speeds recovery since 1872. He has traveled commercially for eighteen years and never starts a trip without this remedy. For sale by all good dealers.
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