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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
8
A gleaming sales pitch urges shoppers that $15 buys a good all wool suit or overcoat from USA. Spending $20 or more is said to yield clothes that would make buyers feel like a millionaire.
In Galveston Texas on December 16 reports say about three hundred Mexican soldiers rebels were killed or wounded in a battle near Guerrero. General Navarro advanced on the rebels and fought them through the day.
Police raided about a dozen bucket shops in Chicago on December 15 and arrested their proprietors and clerks on charges of using the mails to defraud. Federal investigators had been probing nationwide fraud complaints for some time and hauled away wagonloads of prisoners to the city jail.
Reports suggest the raids were part of a larger coordinated effort. Officials have not released full details but investigators cite a broader objective behind the incursions and connected actions.
In Portland Mrs Mary Chamberlain wife of George Chamberlain of a moving picture show testified she witnessed the affray and felt responsible for the killing of Andrew Maasin a shingle maker in her wife s bedroom last night She admitted deceiving her husband Chamberlain lay in wait and fired as Maasin pulled a gun Both were jailed but no charge yet filed against Chamberlain
The council voted to remove all appointive officers before the incoming administration takes office so the new mayor can make appointments earlier. The plan aims to avoid March delays and aligns with January start dates. The city attorney salary increase ordinance was also passed.
The pictures running at the Iss today and tonight seem to reach the acme of picture perfection. Peck's Bad Boy appears tame beside the two rich man's children as the pranks unfold. The colorings are vivid and the whole show is a gem.
In a Paris dermatologist styled pitch, men are urged to protect hair as a livelihood, claiming baldness adds years to life. Parisian Sage is advertised at Newlin Drug Co. with a money back guarantee for stopping shedding and dandruff germs. The ad notes the product features a girl with auburn hair on every bottle and cites dates Dec 14 24 Jan 4.
The genuine Foley’s Honey and Tar is advertised as safe and effective for coughs and colds without opiates. Sold by Hille Drug Store in a yellow package.
Notice to La Grande Oregon stockholders announces the annual meeting at the bank building on Tuesday January 16 1911 at 2 oclock p m to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and handle other business. Dated La Grands Oregon December 10 1916. F L Meyers cashier.
The City of La Grande Oregon invites sealed bids by December 28 1910 at 8 pm for the purchase of 10000 additional sewer bonds denomination 1000 with 5 percent interest paid semi annually maturity twenty years from date optional after ten years. A 1000 certified check accompanies each bid and bonds sell at par. The council may reject any bid. RecordersOffice La Grande December 14 1910.
The notice urges careful buying before Christmas citing plentiful gift options. It highlights hand painted china, glassware, perfumes, books, brushes, wallets, pens, razors, pipes, stationery, dishes, cigars, confections and other staple items with strong stock and last minute guidance.
Spokanes and W W Evans and W and pee of Bt Joe at the Foley. Summer and wife of Wigin in the city. Mrs John C Hughes of Ogden stopping at the Savoy. B M Sherwood proprietor of the Isis at Baker City on business. Blue Mountain Association holds weekly meeting at their hall. Dr Ault of Enterprise at the Savoy on business. J D Slater returns from Milton after a week away. Happy Day the Baker City contractor in town for business. Mrs EB Halley returns home after visiting Crosds of South La Grande. W D Cramer of Boise L H Le of Baker EB Moore of Walla Walla J P Averill of Enterprise and C W Fisher of Elgin at the Savoy.
Advertisement asserts Chamberlain's liniment eases apoplexy bruises rheumatic pains and muscle soreness with claims of superior relief, urging purchase from all dealers as a trusted remedy.
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