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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1905

Page

4

Mistletoe Through Time From Pagan Rite To Christmas Symbol

The passage traces mistletoe from ancient use in Persian and Indian ceremonies to Norse myth and Druid beliefs that it was all healing. It notes its later Christianization and decline of religious significance as civilization advanced, yet its popularity remained a festive staple.

Ice coats on freight cars preserve fruit in cold weather

A Philadelphia North American note explains using ice coats on freight cars to prevent fruit spoilage in freezing temps. Water sprayed to form a blanket slows heat loss, keeping fruit or vegetables intact. a drugstore ad from A. T. Hitt promotes full service.

Philadelphia North Americ

Notice of abandoned marriage and debt refusal filed by husband

Notice states husband will not pay any bills contracted by his wife Ida S. Alden who abandoned him and sued for divorce. Dated December 28 1995. Also mentions night school arithmetic class by Prof Hockenberry with instructions to leave word for details on start date and location.

Ida S. Alden Prof. Hockenberry

Arnica Salve Said to Cure Blood Poisoning

A Belle Plaine Minnesota man recalls a friend badly injured hand that swelled with blood poisoning. He credits Buck sow Arnica Salve for drawing out the poison healing the wound and saving his life. Bast in the world for bums and sores 25c at Newlin's Drug Store.

J. E. Stearns Belle Plaine Minn Bucksow Newlin’s

Purge and Health Claims For Stomach and Liver Tablets

An Ontario advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the exact remedy for constipation, mild enough for children and free of griping. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promises vigor and vitality, priced at 56 cents, sold by Newtin Drug Company.

Chamberlain R. S. Webster & Co Adora Ontario Canada Newtin Drup Co Hollister Rocky Mountain Newtin Drug Company

Centennial Hotel under new management at Adams Ave

New proprietress Mrs W E Murehicer announces Centennial Hotel renovations and new rates. Board and room five dollars per week cash, meals twenty five cents, special furnishing rates. Located at 1417 Adams Avenue with phone 1161. Monthly patrons welcome.

Adams Ave W. E. Murehicer

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health Bloom

When the body is cleared and ready for action you can see it by the bloom of health on the cheeks and the brightness of the eyes. The ad urges trying them at Newlin Drug Store for 25 cents.

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