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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
3
Notice states the partnership of J. A. Garity and Ben Brown as J. A. Garity & Company is dissolved. Creditors are asked to settle debts at the office before January 1, 1906. Product endorsement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Livat Tablets is also mentioned.
A cryptic product listing from Madison Wisconsin mentions boxy medicine style “Mollister’s” tea nuggets and a claim of health benefits. The ad targets a general audience with bold phrases and unclear ingredients.
A man in La Grande bought a suit for ten dollars but learned it should have been twelve fifty with added freight making the true cost eleven dollars. The wearer claims the suit was mispriced, too large, and poorly altered, sparking a lengthy exchange about value and refunds. Mr H S Massee of Walla Walla visits, and 5 F Mansea, the express agent, is noted.
Notice announces the annual meeting of shareholders at the bank in La Grande on January 25, 1906 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to elect a board of directors and address other business. Also mentions J. W. Scarier as cashier. A local resident, J. G. Ardrey, now near Portland, is in piano tuning and can be reached via Huslar's music store. A Hilgard masquerade ball is planned for December 25, 1906 with invites.
An old advert offers bound books at 150 rather than 25 cents with 400 titles sold by Newum Davo Co. The note implies a bulk sale or promotional price for a catalog of titles.
This ad promotes A. T. Hit as a prescription druggist who serves every customer fully. It touts always accommodating staff and right prices, inviting patrons to try the store if they are not obliged.
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