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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
5
The notice announces the re appearance of Elizabeth Ann sung by Miles Garrick and illustrated by Bong. It states the popular performer FEHIRIN will commence singing this Sunday next.
La Grande welcomes shoppers for holiday goods with Silverthorn and Lilly stores promoting gift books, glassware, Christmas decorations and premiums. Bank reports show steady deposits and earnings while local residents visit hotels and venues, including the Savoy and Summer, for guests and events as Christmas preparations begin.
Community notices warn readers to pay water rent and order holiday candies from Red 852 with prices 35 to 60 cents per pound. FP. L Lilly sells pocket knives scissors and razors as Xmas gifts. A Presbyterian church nocal and offering planned at Peter McDonald’s home on December 1. Grande Ronde turkey supply still ample for Christmas. Real estate sales continue. home ownership widely expected. Cold weather makes streets slick. horses slip on icy paved surfaces. Prof F J Freenor Spinotocist healer advertises office at 1417 Adams Ave Main 724 La Grande. Dolls arrival noted from Mrs A C Vinecke 209 Fir with telephone Gg-t tt Eat beth Gra)
Community notices include water rent reminder for residents, C. Fe. Wilson operating the Oxford rooming house at 406 Fir Street offering home style meals starting Monday with prices 2 and 6 cents. Also reports describe razing old blacksmith and machine shops in O.W. yards to clear space for more rail track and a Duluth bound telegram about J. E. Conners mourning his father. Skating remains a popular pastime with locals sharing stories of Julius Fisher’s recent day off in Perry.
A health notice urges caution on silent kidney disease. Early signs include back pain headaches urinary issues and changes in secretions. Testimony from John Torergo of Sumpter Oregon credits Down's Kidney Pills with restoring kidney function after a spring ailment. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents under the Dean's name.
Muscadine Alabama resident C B Brown credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his wife from a severe bronchial illness and dangerous cough. He says she improved rapidly after using the remedy, which is pitched for coughs colds and serious lung trouble with a trial bottle offered.
A former La Grands official declares candidacy for chief of police and asks voters for support citing their past service as the basis of qualification.
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