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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1910

Page

6

Drunkenness treated at home with Orrine, promise of refund

An advertisement promotes Orrine as a home treatment for drunkenness, claiming years of success and a money back guarantee if it fails. It lists products Gr wine No 4 and Gr wine No 2, with Orrine priced per box and suggests discreet purchase via mail order from The Reine Co and Silverthorne's Family Drug Store in Dee, 6-4-4.

Orrine Canis Rocalyt The @reine Co Girne Balling Washington, D. C Silverthorne Dee

Constipation Remedy Promised by Doctors

Fragment notes a patient troubled with two years of constipation who sought cures from doctors and chemists. The text lists names and a claimed remedy said to be available through dealers, indicating a medical treatment advertisement or testimonial.

Wiliam

Spyster Confesses in Caldwell Sugar Fraud Case

Spitzer, questioned secretly in Washington, was brought to Caldwell jail on May 17 after a federal judge ordered covert handling. He then confessed comprehensively to sugar fraud schemes tied to BR. Gelke, Ernest Gerbracht, and others, outlining official connections and prior actions.

Echeme Caldwell Bplizer Spitner Caldwell Fell Io Nosoee Nct Wyun Wit New York Orbare Helf Byaterfeal Hiw BR. Gelke Ernest Gerbracht

County fair pageant embraces odd phrases and treats

A garbled souvenir from the fair presents unusual lines about ice cream candy peanuts and lemons. The readable portion hints at a county fair setting with playful or misheard phrases, but no clear event or outcome is evident.

Free Berry Set Offer Promises Big Savings

A newspaper note from the Observer advertises a free berry set as a value gift with an offer. It suggests calling Bt the Offers for details and claims customers can save with high interest and receive the item free.

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Dealers Receive About Twenty Thousand Dollars in Wood

Rough totals show about twenty thousand dollars of timber stolen from Kanes during the past year. Local estimates say Truax shipped 125 carloads with similar amounts by others, totaling roughly 4,500 cords and about 2.4 million dollars in value. Anecdotes mention travel by wagon via Huron and local moves involving residents Gracebear Pendleton Pomroy and schoolteacher Allen’s return to duty.

Bamela Kameis Truax Huron J. Graybear Pendleton McFallies Nelson Pomroy Allen

Safeguard for the Boy Highlighted in Milwaukee Speech

Mayor Emil Seidel of Milwaukee urged addressing youth temptations with social measures while ministers argued for moral guidance. The exchange touched on baseball tickets, churches and schools as venues for influence amid debates on boy welfare and vice.

Barsebs Mayor Seidel Gies Emil Seidel Milwaukee Wis

Deserted wives charity trust details in Kent Widow’s will

In Balstead Kent a widow valued at $200,000 left residuary estate to her executor for charitable purposes. She requested funds be used for lonely wives deserted by husbands who have no income. Executor T Jones said funds are left at his discretion and he has no plans yet.

Vic K. M. Russel Balstead Kent England

New City Officers Take Oath In Busy Council Meeting

New city officers were sworn in as the council met in a new session and turned over city affairs to the successor administration. The commissioners named include Mayor William Riley, Police Chief Henry Bowman, D H B Rhonades, city clerk Ott Bterna, deputy John Atiema, and engineer J W Batley. They outlined a plan to run city operations in an economical manner and proceeded with routine business as the commission government began in full swing.

Sethie Anacsing Tha Alt Council Jin Wm. Riley Henry Bowman D. H. B. Rhonades A.B. “Ott” Bterna John Atiema J. W. Batley Ely Gustav Anderson Finley Luther Mahan Straet H. B. Hanna Henry Percy W. Creck F. B. Grabner W. BR. Shook C. Miller Cll Bales J. W. Huff Frank Gooding Alfre Wonder Baber Tull Swing

Chaos and Violence Mark a Vague Sporting Rally

Disjointed fragments describe a chaotic event with fights and threats as competitors push toward a winner. Several participants may become martyrs or miss the finale, while the crowd questions fairness and the round’s conduct amid claimed plunder.

Matter of Knowledge: bachelor girl and spinster in love stakes

A light column contrasts a hopeful bachelor girl with a chance at marriage against a spinster certain she has no place in the matrimonial game. The piece offers social commentary on love and status with witty observations.

Cleaning and Fressine Ladies and Gens Clothing Service

Cleaning and freasing of ladies and men's clothing with repairs and satisfaction guaranteed. Located at 1704 East Adams Avenue, operated by W. R. Barter, proprietor.

East Adams Avenue W. R. Barter

Columbus Day observances and monuments across states

The piece notes Columbus Day proposed on April 2, 1907, with readings in multiple states and a law designating October 12 as a holiday. It mentions numerous Columbus statues in the United States, Spain, and Italy, including a bust in the White House.

Tnlon America Christopher Columbis Colorado Pethae California Massachusetts Michigan Missouri Montana New Jersey New York Columbus Spain Italy Washington

Local Furniture and Carpet Work Offered by Belfager

We do all kinds of furniture and carpet work including upholstery and vacuum cleaning. Call L. L. Belfager for services at Hed-562 or Red-141.

L. L. Belfager

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