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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1909
Page
2
A fragment recalls a brother named Ye facing disruption in work and health roughly ten years in the past. The note hints at a period of hardship but provides few specifics beyond the general context of being impeded in his labor and well being.
Chinese tong warfare in San Francisco Chinatown escalates with killings among On Yick and Suey Don members. A temporary peace treaty expires tomorrow, prompting hopes for a lasting truce during Lunar New Year celebrations. Each side accuses the other of cowardice, while legal action and court involvement loom over the feud.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for lung and infectious diseases, claiming it clears germs and disinfects. It promotes Hice and Fenecia products, Salve for itching, and asserts quick relief, with exhortations that these medicines prevent perpetual torment.
At a meeting of stockholders in the Commercial Club parlor yesterday the Venrt Tred Gi Taylor was named president with T A Yonvon as secretary and directors including J W McAllater F P Steinbock HM A Mon son FOG Taylan Dy Huffman. The notice promotes a moving picture business offering training and paid operator jobs with a $35 weekly wage and completion instructions mailed for $1 from Independent Theatrical Exchange Seattle.
An advertising note touts a wintergreen thymol glycerine wash as a universal eczema remedy. It describes instant soothing effects and credits the D D D Company for a wintergreen compound. A testimonial from John Washington cites Bucklen’s Arnica Salve curing leg sores from a spider bite.
Edina Missouri resident J P Klote praises Chamberlain Stomach and Liver tablets as more effective than other remedies for stomach trouble. Sold by all dealers. Pineules claim kidney benefit with quick results for backache rheumatism lumbago and tired feeling. Trial offers and pricing listed. Complete threshing outfit offered for sale by La Grande Investment Co.
A missing jar of headache tablets linked to Newlin DrugAide, 29 12, is reported with details unclear. Investigators pursue clues as neighbors note the odd find.
George Ade renowned journalist and humorist, creator of Phth Ria, is celebrated today at eight five? years in Chicago lore. His birthplace Kerthnd features a tower, with Feb 9 noted, reflecting his serious, philosophical tone rather than mere comic fame.
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