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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1911
Page
3
The advertisement touts the Gossard Corset as right built and healthful, claiming it remedies faulty corsets blamed for many female ailments. It promotes comfort for back, breathing, and movement, while offering a stylish silhouette with models from $8.50 to $8.60, and notes a complete line.
Island City residents vote Tuesday for mayor E B Kidde recorder Merton W Kiddle treasurer A R Hunter and councilmen with two year terms C H Bidwell J A Garrity F H Riddle W W Wade N Perrine and one year seat San Story G W Williams S F Simmons. Vinal election later this month tops off year for Oliver Morton post members.
City of La Grande Oregon announces improvement district 29 on X avenue from Spruce street to city limits with a board sidewalk on the north side. Property parcels listed include lots 14 through 20 and 22 to 26 in block 1 Pleasant Home addition. An estimated cost of 145 dollars will be raised by a special assessment with a December 6 1911 hearing at 8 pm.
Advertisement promising a refund if PAZO OINTMENT does not cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. Claims 60 cents price and money back guarantee.
Notice announces a general city election in La Grande Union County Oregon to fill mayor recorder chief of police treasurer and four council seats with 9am to 7pm polling and listed ward polling places judges and clerks. It also asks a bond-like question about reimbursing J K Wright for rose funds and balance of 1567 07. Election date and officials dated November 22 1911.
An ad touts Foley Kidney Pills as a tonic for backache kidney and bladder trouble rheumatism and urinary irregularities. Mrs H W Allen of Quincy Illinois testifies that after a year of swelling headaches and back pain she used Foley Kidney Pills and was freed of kidney trouble.
Holiday shopping guidance urges early planning for gifts to satisfy shoppers and merchants alike. It highlights La Grande stores filled with useful gift articles and encourages readers to begin deciding what to buy for the upcoming season.
A good high grade plane slightly used offered for sacrifice with easy terms. For particulars contact G. M. Richey at the post office. October 30.
A local notice states an individual announces candidacy for chief of police in La Granilg. The candidate highlights past official work as the basis for endorsement and seeks support from voters.
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