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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1909
Page
2
The jury returned a not guilty verdict after a seven day confinement and four hours and a quarter wait. The defendant claimed self defense in the fatal action and was relieved from the anxiety of indictment. Attorneys argued pleas, then instructions from the judge guided deliberations on the law.
Cath Stockton reports that Manuel Oakes, a blind patient at Stockton state hospital for the insane, murdered fellow patient Herman J. Martin by beating his head to a pulp with a guaranteed iron veal after leaving his tea. The fatal assault occurred early this morning as Martin tormented Oakes.
An old fashioned medical ad touts Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It describes a man suffering after heavy meals and asserts the tablets restore digestion, offering a 25 cent package and a money back guarantee.
A fragmented ad style notice offers instructions to operate or acquire moving picture machines, with claims of simple teaching methods and receipts for complete instructions. It mentions Independent Theatrical Exchange and a Burke Building address, plus unrelated medical testimonial and drug ad snippets.
If your stomach troubles persist try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Mr. J. P. Klote of Edina Missouri reports using many remedies but finds this the most beneficial. For sale by all good dealers. Also offered a complete threshing outfit for sale at a bargain with 160 days run time on approved security by La Grande Investment Co.
Fragmented notice seeking an agent for office specialty products. Mentions locations Portlhand and Md yow, references to a fair of heads ide tablets, and a company Newlin Brug Co. with SH-12 in the text.
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