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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1909
Page
3
Advertisements praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best selling medicine for eight years. A Plain Dealing Louisiana reader, Paul Allen, notes it cures coughs croup and colds in children and is pleasant to take. Sold by dealers and Silverthorn carries a version.
The article argues that catching a cold creates a culture bed for germs of infectious diseases. It claims consumption pneumonia diphtheria and scarlet fever arise from this bed unless Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is used to clear it. The medicine is said to prevent pneumonia and is sold by dealers.
Eczema and rheumatic pains are claimed to be soothed instantly by Chamberlan's Salve and Pineules for the kidneys are sold as globules that act on the kidneys. A 20 day trial for $1 is offered with promises of relief from backache and fatigue, sold by Silverthorn.
Walla Walla proposes a 26 mile 385 yard marathon limited to Umatilla Columbia Garfield and Walla Walla counties. Promoters aim to build a standard race showcasing local long distance runners and use the event as regional and national advertisement for the valley.
The Observer reports Johnny Shenk is a candidate for common councilman in the Fourth Ward. Shenk’s petition was filed, and the campaign confirms the slate of official ballot candidates for the ward.
The Van Duyn offers a fresh shipment of belting and lace collars for women, showcasing the season’s newest accessories and fashion accents.
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