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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1907
Page
3
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The Oregon Scout of Union condemns La Grande for proposing to shift about 40,000 in county debt in exchange for a free 15 year court house. The Elgin Recorder notes the editor's harsh language and predicts voter foolishness.
A La Grande observer suggests a Palmer Lumber Company plant visit to combat a local man’s blues. If progress since last July nears completion and fails to lift spirits, the afflicted person should prepare a will, deemed an acute case.
The piece notes less talk of presidential nominees now, with time left for potential dark horses. It says Foraker, once seen as riding a popular wave from the Brownsville affair, was unhorsed before he could be counted.
The Elgin Recorder notes growing interest and over fifty conversions under Rev King of La Grande. Citizens urge paved main streets, citing Pendleton's costly paving at $7 per front foot and rent rates of $5 per front foot monthly, comparing La Grande and Pendleton. The piece blames parental ignorance for family troubles and remarks on Thaw and Evelyn.
A bold public move by Dr. Pierce of Buffalo publishes ingredients of his medicines the Galion Meile discovery liver Invigorator and Pleasant Pellets. The offer includes a free copy of The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser and a demand to cover costs for book mailings. Also notes sale of 200 acres near La Grande through a local real estate firm.
Seven years after a near fatal consumption scare GC Floyd of Kershaw South Carolina reports weight loss, persistent coughing, and a full recovery after six months on Dr King's Discovery. The testimonial notes thousands healed yearly and offers 50 cent to one dollar bottles with a trial bottle free at Newlin drug store.
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