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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1904
Page
3
Fresh testimonials flood in praising Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Golds. T J McFarland of BéBterville Virginia reports three years of bronchitis relief after using the remedy. Bottles come in regular sizes 500 and 8, guaranteed free trial.
Mrs H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of severe indigestion stomach and bowel trouble with death seeming inevitable. She tried Electric Bitters and experienced immediate improvement leading to complete recovery. The remedy targets liver kidney stomach and bowel issues and is sold with a 500 guarantee by Newlin Drug Co.
Market news shows lower turkey prices with weaker dressed and live birds. Chicken market edges up but not strong, wild game selling in small lots at quoted prices. About twenty cars of Burbank onions offered at 2.10 to 2.25, some growers seeking higher. Creamery butter likely to rise as demand outstrips supply. Local butter creamery at 65 cents per roll, butter fat 26 cents per pound. Grain and produce quotations listed for wheat barley potatoes apples peaches and livestock prices for steers hogs and calves.
Notice to creditors of Conan Swauger, deceased, directing presentation of claims with vouchers to the administration at Barmels Oregon within six months from December 9 not dated exactly. The handwriting mentions letters of administration and the deceased, and provides the residence location for claims.
Public land notice under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 lists claimants Herbert BR Ch Einen paleh ph Hi Bailie from Perry Oregon William Longie from Hilgar Oregon and Bryan Prsons as holders in La Grande Oregon. claims must be filed before January 7 1906 with the La Grande U S Land Office.
A Ontario rector details a rapid cure from Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a severe cold. He describes overcoming a choking cough just before Easter and preaching three times, crediting the remedy as a God sent cure.
The defendant Jom Walton is required to appear in Oregon Union County court by February 5 or 6 1908 to answer a complaint. The plaintiff seeks $75 plus 10 percent interest from January 8 and $20 attorney fees plus disbursements. Published in the La Grande Observer under an order by Judge B Eakin dated December 21 1906 with first publication December 23 1906 and last February 6 1908.
The text notes Finland’s reliance on trees for wealth as peasants use birch for shoes and roofing. It mentions London summer fashion shifting away from silk hats to straw hats and factory layoffs. It reports an Austrian surgeon inventing a narcotic bomb for gas deployment. Belgium grants unequal voting rights by status with penalties for abstaining.
Alma Calvert is granted a divorce from Lyle Calvert. The couple, ages 17 and 19, had lived together six weeks. Will M. Peterson served as attorney for the plaintiff. Athena Press reports the outcome.
Advertisements claim Ballard's Snow Liniment cured a wife’s five year paralysis in Texas and aided a Kansas man in recovering from sciatica. Testimonials from Newlin Drug Co and others note improvements in sores frost bites skin eruptions and reduced crutch use.
The La Grande National Bank will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the bank in La Grande on January 10 1005 between 10 AM and 4 PM. A board of five directors will be elected for the ensuing year and other business may be transacted. George Palmer president of the bank.
An advertisement advises taking Herbine for several days to relieve heart palpitations caused by indigestion and gas pressing the heart, promising quick restoration of well being.
A cryptic note hints at a refined range of household products favored by a discerning family. The fragment mentions a housekeeper seeking "pure epic" quality and "8 and favoring extracts" implying premium extracts or essences for domestic use.
Dr Kings New Life Pills promise quick relief from sick and nervous headaches by building up pure blood and health. Thousands report cures. Cost 25 cents per bottle. Sold by Newlin Drug Co. First class job printing, Observer.
One yearling steer and one yearling heifer branded with a horseshoe around each hip bone were last seen on the Indian Creek range. A suitable reward is offered for information leading to their recovery.
A condensed snippet from an old notice describes a family in a remote area driven to distress after an accident. It mentions stocking Backlen'a Aroha Balm and cites Newlin Drug Store as the source. The fragment lacks full context but implies reliance on a topical remedy for wounds ulcers and related injuries.
Harry Dackwell 25 died at home early yesterday after a coughing spell led to suffocation. He had a minor cold in the days before and neglected it slightly. His wife and child witnessed the episode as a physician was sought but arrival came too late.
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