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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1909
Page
6
Directors of the Grande Ronde Reservoir Company set December 11 for a general meeting to inform stockholders and the water users about the contracts. The engineer's work will be concluded and rights of way secured as the project moves toward formal launch and construction.
A vintage ad touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and urinary woes among women. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Putman Yeck of Elgin Oregon describing kidney pain relief and improved energy after use. Sold by all dealers priced 5 percent. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
The Salem Journal notes politicians push for an assembly plan to control state affairs. It reports resolutions in Portland for initiative and referendum and Grange opposition. It cites boycotts against those not subscribing and labor groups opposing direct primary cuts.
Gus Sartin, wanted for murder in Fayetteville Arkansas and Sherman Texas, killed himself in a Sacramento cell by cutting his wrist with a steel tool to sever an artery. The note mentions a large diamonds haul and prior crimes. Also a Methodist church youth party is announced for Friday evening.
Twohey Bros contractors report progress on the O R and N side track work in Eastern Oregon. The Perry county road cut is over half completed with better weather ahead. New sidings at Telecaset Huron and mile post 2176 between Huron and Meacham are finished.
An advert promises rapid relief from indigestion dyspepsia and stomach misery. It claims five minutes to ease sour stomach heartburn and gas by taking a 50 cent case of Diapepsin and returning appetite and comfort at meals.
An advertisement touts Diapepsin as preventing indigestion and dyspepsia within five minutes. It claims meals taste better, foods digest completely, and no gas or belching will occur, with relief possible for current stomach disorders in minutes.
The intermediate and primary grades held joint Thanksgiving exercises last Wednesday. Union Sunday School donated to Boys and Girls Home in Portland. Local clubs contributed comforters rugs aprons books and fruit while mothers donated eleven dormitory rugs.
William McM. Ramsey notes limited stock of dolls available at Silverthorn's Family Drug Store, offering them at factory cost. The announcement implies a promotional sale at the La Grande location associated with Cochran & Cochran attorneys.
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