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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
6
A reader discusses recovery times after ankle sprains, noting two to three weeks with crutches and two to three months for full recovery. The piece highlights Chamberlain's Liniment as a quicker remedy and mentions various places and sellers, with references to outdated products and local endorsements.
This week saw lodge installations with Star Encampment No. 13 and Foresters lodge officers sworn in. New Star Encampment officers include H E Coolidge C P A T Brooks W J A Arbuckle HB P W A Worstell scribe W N Monroe treasurer D M Hunt FB Currey guide George Ball first W D B Cox second W G E B Fowler I B lL Snook O S W Monroe first guard. Foresters lodge filled two vacancies with William Dunn installed as lecturer and Mr Robins as Junior wocal.
A former laborer nicknamed Andy visits the city and recalls his rise from odd jobs in Old La Grande to wealth from the South Pole mine. Neighbors remember his cheerful greeting and warn that wealth did not change his personality as he reencounters old friends and a cautious town.
An old advertisement praises Chambrlin's Salve for fever sores and chronic sores. It claims the product keeps sores in a healthy condition and can be used on chapped hands and other skin issues. Available through local druggists.
Citizens in Union County are invited to visit offices to discuss city property, barn property, and rentals. The notice mentions cooperation with landowners and property owners and asks about issues with offers or equity. The ad references The Van Dyn Realty Co and Bethy Semler Building in La Grande Oregon.
The advertisement touts the best wood in town with full measurement guaranteed. It promotes Real Estate, Loan & Commission Co Black & Bramwell and lists the phone number Black 1211 for contact.
Notice states a black and brown Jersey cow impounded January 6, 1909 in La Grande Oregon with three ear holes and no brands. If unclaimed and charges unpaid by January 19, 1908 the animal will be sold to the highest bidder for cash. Also includes local ads for ManZan Pile Remedy and coal from Rock Springs, with a contact for Grande Ronde Coal Co. and delivery phone.
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