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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1905
Page
4
Forced to, Starve B F Leok of Converd maaya describes twenty years of a painful sore on the upper lip. After trying many remedies he finds relief using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Advertising copy notes the salve is good for burns, care and wounds and is sold at Newlin drug store for two cents.
Concessions granted visitors to the Lewis and Clark fair lower travel costs, with the OR&N Co offering one cent per mile for fair travelers and a $3.50 La Grande ticket. Local leaders, including Mr Wo Miller of the Commercial Club, urge an exhibit to attract visitors and justify county investments amid optimistic projections and tax considerations.
A garbled list outlines county officials and city officers across Union, Wallowa, Umatilla, and Morrow counties, naming judge James B Gilham district attorney Leroy Lomax and mayoral council members. A testimonial promotes Ballard’s Show Liver, praising its relief for sciatica with patient claims of restored mobility.
Notice by the City of La Grande Oregon calls a convention of fire department members at the Council rooms on Wednesday January 11 190d at 8 pm to elect a Chief. The Fire and Insurance Committee administers the process for the council.
Harry Dackwell aged 25 died at his home in the presence of his wife and child after a light cold worsened with a coughing spell. A physician arrived too late to prevent death. The Globe-Democrat report notes the fatal spell followed a brief illness. Damaged ad fragments mention Newlin Drag Co. price notes.
The notice lists lodges and encampments including KAGLEM and STAR ENCAMPMENT with meeting times and places. It mentions members such as Maton Glitam and Coolidge and notes monthly gatherings on Wednesdays and early morning sessions.
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