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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1911
Page
5
Locals advertise Haradon’s Tru-Fruit Chocolates at leading confectioners and urge purchases at Bohnenkamp Co. while Leighton’s Auto and Bicycle Garage offers general repairs. Services include umbrella and phonograph repair, sewing machines, typewriters, stoves, guns, sharpening, and metal work.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the La Grande National Bank of La Grande Oregon will be held at the banking house in La Grande on Tuesday January 10 1911 at 2 oclock p m to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and transact other business. Dated La Grande Oregon December 10 1910.
Local residents including H. M. Harris and wife, Frank Graves and wife, F. N. Hoffiditz, John McPhee, and Miss Margaret Romig are listed as visitors or visitors ending their stays at Foley and nearby towns. Charles Reynolds travels to Corvallis for studies at O A C. Madame Darrel the palmist stays at the Savoy. Vera Wilson Anna Morris visit Clara Horstman and depart home. Presbyterian Ladies Aid meets with Mrs. R. E. Smith on Wednesday at 2 30 PM marking the first meeting of the year.
G. K. Howitt a Portland horse buyer will be in the city this week seeking heavy horses above 1300 pounds. W. D. Grandy will handle his interests until arrival. Mr and Mrs. R. E. Reynolds return home from a wedding tour via Los Angeles and Salt Lake, staying at OW from the east. A Wallowa county sheep lords party traveling to Portland for the National Wool Growers convention passed through, staying at the Summer. The group included Jay Dolbbin, R. F. Stubblefield, W. H. Graves, Sam Litch and C. L. Hartshorn, with Mrs. Graves.
R. A. M. meets Tuesday evening January 3 at the Masonic hall at 7 30. Business of importance. Refreshments will be served. All members and visiting companions are invited. By order of High Priest. Attest: T H Russell, Secy.
Grant Keyes, the original aero plane man and former La Grande resident, arrives back from Coos Bay. He invented an aeroplane ten years ago which flew successfully and the remains of the primitive craft lie near Morgan Lake. Keyes plans several days in town visiting old friends.
A Kentucky man Thos E Wills from Middleboro credits two pecans of Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets with curing two years of stomach trouble after trying many remedies in Bristol Tennessee He reports relief and recommends the remedy for similar ailments.
King markets FAM AS KING cigars highlighting six builders working on three shapes in Spanish form. The article praises independent parts, Havana imports, and superior workmanship, urging readers to try the cigar.
Parisian Sage is advertised as the only real hair growth and dandruff remedy. Giroux Mfg. Co. of Buffalo, NY guarantees to remove dandruff stop hair loss and itching or money back. Large bottle 50 cents at Newlin Drug Co. and druggists. Testimonial from Mrs. William Hoglund of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. dated June 2, 1910.
Spokane lawmakers advance a bill by Senator George W. Shaefer to ban strikes and lockouts and require compulsory arbitration for disputes. The act imposes fines of up to 1000 dollars for gratuities, and daily penalties for workers or employers while a board decides. The five member arbitration panel handles wages hours child labor favoritism faulty materials and other trade disputes.
Salem horse buyer W. L. Skipton shipped two carloads of horses after purchasing from farmers at about six a day. In two weeks he has bought thirty-five draft horses, a notably rapid buying pace for the region.
Danger signals warn of sick kidneys through urine changes and back pain. A claimant from Sumpter Oregon reports relief after one box, claiming backache ceased and kidney health improved. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY with 50 cent price and Dean's branding.
Vacuum housecleaning upholstery and furniture repair offered by L. F. Belllinger contact Red-662 for service and mobile options.
An advertisement promotes FAM US KING cigarettes from the King Cigar Factory. It urges smokers to try the product after other brands.
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