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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1911
Page
6
Two large new passenger engines for the O W line were moved through the city en route to Portland for service between Portland and Seattle. The snow situation prompts readiness for a rotary if conditions worsen. Conductor Kerr returns to duty after a month off in the east as O R N operations show daily shifts in service.
OLE O R N coaches are reclassified as OW property. The number and title updates occur whenever a coach is sent to the Albina car shops for maintenance or repairs.
John Hastings the Oregon Washington brakeman marries Miss Sarah Nolin of Pendleton. The couple kept the ceremony secret and will marry tonight at a late hour, then take the night train to Portland for a brief honeymoon.
Fragmentary health tip advises taking Chamberlain's Daugh Remedy when sick to prevent pneumonia. Text is garbled with misspellings and unclear references to narcotics and dosing, making specifics hard to confirm.
Eastern Oregon’s Elk lodge hosts the annual Elks ball and banquet in La Grande with afternoon and night trains bringing visitors. Committees handle invitations music refreshments decorations and reception as a panoramic Elk setting fills the ballroom with antler displays and a miniature forest centerpiece. European Ambassador Bryce praises the Panama Canal noting American engineers and US efforts shaping global commerce and intercontinental lines.
A rare Roman gold pendant and chain with a large diamond will be awarded to a lady guest at the Elks ball. The prize aims to curb lavish gown expenses and is promoted as both popular and lucrative for the winner. Judges will remain incognito.
An almost newborn child of Mrs. Geo Hoskins a widow living at Second and C street died last night from whooping cough. Funeral plans are not yet announced. The widow recently arrived in the city and lost her husband not long ago.
Ambassador Bryce of Great Britain lauds American engineers and the United States for the vast Panama Canal project. He calls the canal a magnificent work with global significance as its opening approaches and world history hovers in the balance.
An advertisement touts HYOMEI made from Australian eucalyptus with thymos and antiseptics. It claims to cure catarrh, colds, coughs, croup and sore throat with a home inhaler, priced at 1.00 for the complete outfit and 50 cents for extra bottles, sold by Newlin Drug Co. and other druggists, with dates Feb 17, 27 March 10.
a vintage advertisement claims MI-DNA MI-O-NA and MI-ONA tonics boost vitality improve digestion and nerves. it promises quicker sleep relief from indigestion and general mood lift. the ad cites a 50 cent price and a money back guarantee with a sales window Feb 21 to Mar 12.
An advertisement from Newlin Drug Co. urges customers to buy Mi-o-na Stomach tablets for immediate relief from stomach distress gas and heaviness. The copy highlights fast action when taken as directed and notes the product’s soothing effects.
An advertisement touts Mi o na as instant relief for dizziness headache nervousness and biliousness caused by an upset stomach. It promises rapid improvement within days and offers a money back guarantee through Newlin Drug Co Buffalo New York with a free trial sample and 60 cent boxes.
Druggists offer a money back guarantee if the Laxative BromO Pruinine tablets fail to cure. Each box bears the signature B. W. Growns and is priced at 25 cents.
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