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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1910
Page
7
An advertisement extols the General Electric Magia Lamp as three times brighter than carbon incandescent bulbs and cheaper to run. It claims superior white light, notes widespread house wiring for electric illumination, and invites readers to visit for satisfaction with this household convenience.
A retailer advertises deep discounts on suits and overcoats claiming a $15 price buys a good all wool suit or coat and $20 or $25 buys outfits that will make buyers feel wealthy, urging shoppers to save for Christmas presents and avoid wasteful spending.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remere as a quick fix for colds and a safeguard against pneumonia. It claims the remedy contains no narcotics and can be given to babies and adults, with bolded production by Hatadon’s Tru-Fruit Chocolates and widespread availability at leading confectioners.
Advertisement promotes Grand View Addition at the Ma cadam Road intersection near South La Grande selling acre plots planted with fruit trees. Price $500 per lot with $60 down and $10 monthly, no interest or taxes, promises careful aftercare during the contract and invites readers to mail in for full particulars.
The notice emphasizes ample capital and prudent banking with modern facilities for prompt transactions. It highlights vaults, safe storage for money and papers, and liberal treatment consistent with sound banking. Customers are urged to open accounts.
A night at LOCAL THEATRES features a Double ut comedy about two lovelorn couples eloping amid parental pursuit and forgiveness. Also shown is a tale where a young man is unjustly accused of theft to shield his sweetheart, resolved in court. Reels change tomorrow night.
Seats are on sale for Nancy at the Steward on December 14 with Grace in the title role.Mr Steward expects a large sale as this is the first drama of special virtue to appear here this year. The play has drawn favorable comments on its western tour.
Alberta Claire headlines at the Orpheum with a lively act featuring song and dance skits and costume changes. An all new program is planned for tonight’s performance with ads indicating further details in the paper. A medicinal notice promotes Orrine for drunkenness with a guarantee and free booklet.
Advise bronchitis sufferers that White Pine Cough Balsam eases air passage affections quickly and pleasantly. The Newlin Drug Co. sells it in 25 and 50 cent sizes. Dalots Store invites shoppers to buy holiday goods and notes evening hours.
Literature department gathers tomorrow at 2 o'clock for Shakespeare study led by Mrs. Moore on King Lear Act II and a separate Thouht culture session under Mrs. Greene. Wallowa high school principals reorganize county association with Shirk president Bronson secretary McIntosh treasurer. Track meet planned at Wallowa or Joseph and first Joseph debate with Enterprise. Joseph Herald notes spelling contest set for Joseph.
The Paris Hair Store will open a special hair manufacturing department with a guarantee of satisfaction on all weaving. Miss Marie Swann, formerly of Los Angeles, California, is now located at this store. Private work is offered by appointment.
A brief promotional note invites shoppers to visit at 1617 4th St to view blackboards advertised as ideal Christmas gifts.
Mrs. A D Allen of Auburn Street Sumpter Oregon endorses Dean's Kidney Pills saying they relieved backache kidney and hip pain and kidney weakness after a year of suffering. The ad notes price 50 cents and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole agents with Remember the name Dean's.
An advertisement claims catarrh causes ear issues and deafness. It promotes HYOMEI inhalation, sold by Newlin Drug Co, with a complete outfit for 1.00 and separate bottles for 50 cents, money back plan.
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