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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1909
Page
3
Jack Frost paints La Grande with a severe storm. Temperatures plunge to nine degrees above zero and icy winds sweep the city. The sudden change follows Sunday's rain, cold lungs widespread, yet outside life remains active with merchants quiet and farmers visiting only for urgent matters.
Foreman C. Jackson calls a special meeting of Rescue Haze No. 1 tonight. The group plans the first annual ball to be held January 15 and promotes the social event to attract a large crowd. This marks the volunteer department’s initial foray into society.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Salve as a remedy for fever sores and chronic sores while noting it should not be fully healed but kept healthy. It claims usefulness for chapped hands sore nipples burns and skin diseases and promotes purchase from dealers.
Tomorrow the Feast of the Epiphany is celebrated with the holy Eucharist at St Peter's Church marking the presentation of Christ to the Gentiles.
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