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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1910
Page
2
Local tailor BE C Moore showcases advance plates and fabric samples for the coming season. Shoppers are invited to order tailored salt in the latest cat fashion and see what seasoned men have chosen.
Dr N Molitor Medical Doctor and Surgeon announces office at corner Adam Street and Depot Street. Main 68 and Residence 69 listed for contact or visit.
A Theodore description recalls Mark Twain’s early writing for the Atlantic Monthly under strict rules. Twain allegedly tested editors with bold language and rough humor, prompting jokes about censorship and filleted phrases.
A nostalgic slice notes varied shaving methods among men in America. The New York trust company president shaves facing a wall, the former farmer senator fixes his reflection in a water bucket, and a country boy learned razor use without a mirror.
A. T. Hill reports that a single dose of buckthorn bark gly cerine and related compounds in Alderika relieves stomach or bowel trouble. Many La Grande residents are being helped.
From September 5 to 10, Ankers offers a $10,000 trotters purse and a $5,000 pacers purse plus daily special features. Wednesday and Thursday are highlighted with auto races balloon ascensions and ample free entertainments. Prizes for amateur aviators in their own planes add a grand exhibition atmosphere.
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Mayor and Council of La Grande Oregon for cement sidewalk on Sixth street from Washington to N avenue. Bids due by 4 p m September 7 1910 with 5 percent bid check. City may reject any or all bids. F L Meyers Mayor D B Cox Recorder August 18 1910.
La Grande enacts an April to November sidewalk bicycle ban. Violators face full prosecution. Chief J W Walden issues notice to all riders.
An advertisement claims lich dirt or dandruff harms hair but Parisian Sage can cure dandruff. It is sold by Newlin Drug Co and mailed from American makers for 50 cents with money back guarantee. The ad features a girl with auburn hair on the bottle and asserts no hair restorer equals it.
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