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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1910
Page
6
The store invites gift seekers to inspect a broad display of items bought early for best selection. Low prices help decide, with an assortment including hand bags pocket books stationery toilet sets Japanese goods cut glass brass novelties sterling novelties mirrors manicure sets fountain pens card cases and books.
We carry every kind of musical instrument from harmonicas to pianos and a splendid stringed section including violins guitars banjos mandolins and zithers. Our stock includes celebrated makes rights and standard works plus juvenile books and gift bindings with Oxford Bibles and Christmas booklets. Beautiful celluloid cases leathers and plush fittings complete the display. If gifting a lady this season, options emphasize beauty and utility.
An advert promises a fine display of cigars in leather cases and post card albums. Prices run from 10 cents to 25 dollars, with real cigars from top brands, pipes of varied quality, and smoking sets ideal for gifting to smokers. The shop touts unmatched variety and low prices.
A broad display of phonographs and records promises high class home entertainment. The shop features brass goods, burnishing pyrography outfits, fountain pens from Waterman, ladies handbags in alligator and other leathers, pocketbooks, and a glass collection with hand painted pieces. Prices range from one to fifteen dollars.
The notice highlights a selection of gifts for men featuring pipes lather brushes ash trays cases cigar holders military brushes and related grooming items. The list emphasizes practical accessories and classic masculine gift ideas.
County Judge J C Henry left Saturday evening for Portland to attend the Oregon Good Roads Association state convention. The meeting at the Wen mé building Seventh and Oak begins December 12 at 10 A M. Five bills prepared by Judge Webster will be discussed along with a proposed auto tax to fund road maintenance. The convention invites all interested to participate.
An ad touts White Pine Cough Balsam as a magic cure for throat tickle and cough with guaranteed results. It promotes bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents at Newlin Drug Co.
The Portland Telegram notes speculation about Governor elect West Kay State Treasurer elect and Secretary of State Benson meeting in California before assuming duties. It suggests they plan on appointments for dozens of state posts from penitentiary to school for the blind and soldiers home, with many offices yet to be filled. West may announce minor hires on Christmas Day with larger posts after the Legislature adjourns.
The Enterprise council ends a deadlock over the levy with a 7 mill compromise after a straw ballot among four councilmen. Mayor Burleigh urged 5 mills due to higher property values. Voting yes were Funk Hackett and Keltner, Ashley voted no.
A 19th century remedy note counsels booted readers to take Chamberain's Cough Remedy when chilled and exposed and to bathe feet in hot water before bed to ward off severe colds. The brief tip appears in an old medical remedy column.
The noted specialist is in the city at the O CONNELL Rooming House offering same day or two hour glasses after eye exams. He brings a grinding setup and latest testing instruments with guaranteed satisfaction and many local references.
The fragment shows J R Oliver demanding rent be paid and stating money is left to Dulid while vowing to be paid as rent. No clear date or location is provided. The text appears as a note or notice regarding financial obligations and a pledge of payment.
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