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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
5
A Kings Daughter tale of captivity and courage contrasts with Dad's Boy about a storekeeper mortgaging all to educate his son. Also featured Athletic Carnival from the Pennsylvanian intercollegiate meet and a comic cowboys’ tale. Matinees and Evening shows listed with Garrick and Ferrin.
A local ad lists Dr Posey as a specialist for eye ear nose and throat diseases with glasses fitting hours 9 to 11 90 and 1 30 to 6 and 7 to 8 pm. Joe Woods takes charge of Crystal cafe renovations naming Delmonico a first class venue inviting patronage. Maynard R Thompson of Heppner Oregon will preach at the Christian church both morning and evening on Sunday.
The Amalgamated Sugar company forbids hunting on its farms with strict enforcement to follow. Hunters take notice of the prohibition dated 8 17 6.
Ethel McCormick asks for information on her mother who has remarried and changed her name. She requests contact at Mrs. O N Callender in Emmett Idaho with reference number 17 12t.
The Rough Dry column lists Cherry’s updated laundry prices along with service notes. The entry highlights new rates and contrasts them with prior charges, signaling a price adjustment for standard wash and fold services.
Baker Herald reports Sol Silen of Boise promotes an Interurban belt line to boost the Baker valley through improved transportation, with local cooperation sought and a Commercial Club committee to gather information. The notice also details La Grande Oregon improvement district No 33 boardwalk plans and a special assessment scheduled for August 40, 1911, with a public hearing to follow.
Traveling salesman N G Willig of Boise stopped at the Foley last night. W Pedro and wife of Pendleton were Savoy guests. B Clark left for Portland for employment. Mrs B S Dalton returned from Minneapolis. H Geymer of Monument wished Savoy guests. H B Graham, Elgin cattle buyer, stopped at the Foley. Ed Norwood of Iowa spent the night in the city. R H Dearborn of Eugene visited La Grande and stayed at the Foley. G A Reid of Grand Junction was a business visitor, staying at the Foley. George M McDonald of Summerville was in La Grande. F A Harmon of Eastern Oregon Light & Power Co. was in the city. Frank Council, farmer of Ladd Canyon, visited yesterday. William Bolling and his private car inspected points on the OW in Eastern Oregon. P A Foley from Burns will return home via Prineville, reaching La Grande soon. Frank Meloney of B Bradley & Co plumbers went to Waloia this morning to inspect projects. A carload of polished granite arrived for B C Davis, the monument dealer. J F Reinicke of Stanetown left for Portland to visit relatives before returning home. This is his first west visit and he was impressed with the Grande Ronde valley. Cleveland aviator Atwood flew from Euclid Beach to the Country Club and plans to reach Erie, Pa., then New York, if winds permit.
On the 22nd day of August 1913 a gray mare about 15 hands high branded R under the right shoulder and weighing 1260 to 1375 pounds was impounded in the La Grande city pound under city ordinance. If the owner does not claim and pay costs within ten days from this notice the animal will be sold. Dated La Grande Oregon August 15 1911. J W Walden Chief of Police.
Help wanted for general housework. Inquire Mrs J J Carr at corner Fourth and Washington. Dated 8 18 83.
An advertising claim extols Rexall Macu Tone as a universal cure for catarrh linking internal disease to consumption. It guarantees refunds if unsuccessful and touts easy access at Hill's Drug Store, promoting 5¢ to 1.00 dollar bottle prices and typical course lengths.
A reader quotes a fellow sufferer praising a remedy said to have cured kidney problems years ago and kept them in good health since. Mrs EB Meiners of 501 Lewly Street is cited as part of the statement.
Ten room house in Sixth Street area near east frontage offering housekeeping suites. Lot 80 by 110 with shade trees, cement walks, and lawn. Rent initially 50 dollars with potential to rise to 75 dollars. Excellent site for a large apartment building. Easy terms. Apply to Geo. H. Currey 108 Elm Street. August 17, 1912.
Pendleton Oregon resident testifies to lasting relief from backache and kidney pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Another interviewee in 1910 reiterates satisfaction with the remedy. For sale by Foster Milburn Co New York sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Fragmentary notice indicates a sale item linked to a fraternity setting. The readable text mentions a sale by all dealers or dealers over a disputed item, with unclear timing and terms. No clear names, dates, or locations are legible.
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