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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
4
The editorial notes irrigation expansion will transform eastern territory near La Grande and Cove, enabling thousands of acres to support homes. It highlights expected growth, rising alfalfa cultivation, and the sense of local prosperity as land is subdivided into small holdings for new residents and businesses.
A large plaster cast of Marcus Whitman, the Northwest's largest of its kind, will tour Spokane then be shipped to Walla Walla for the county fair exhibit. After the fair it returns to be placed on the Whitman College campus foundation.
The coming town fair should attract large crowds due to convenient access and low admission. The average family will not be taxed a dollar, a plan likely to win broad approval once demonstrated.
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for back ache urinary disorders and sleeplessness. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Putnam Yeck of Elgin Oregon praising relief from kidney pains and a note on availability and price.
Notice to the public that Harry U Meyers and Joe Kelley have formed a partnership to operate a general tensorial parlor business and solicit patronage from Meyers barbershop customers and friends. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for quick healing and pain relief, 25 cents at Newlin Drug Co.
An advertisement touts a fat reducing tablet claiming rapid weight loss in 20 days and promises transformation to a normal figure. It warns of fatal risks from excess fat including heart disease kidney trouble apoplexy and rheumatism.
When you take that vacation you are going to spend most of the time out of doors. We have specially stocked up with the necessary small gold jewelry for these occasions. The following are a few of our specialties: Gold Scarf Pins in clever designs, set with Baroque Pearls, Amethysts or Garnets. Sleeve Links, of solid gold, large size, plain or fancy designs. Everything else in jewelry. All at most reasonably prices.
Notice declares the firm C C Penington & Company dissolved by mutual consent. C C Penington will collect and pay all bills against the firm.
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