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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
6
A reader notes sprained ankles take weeks to months to heal, while Chamberlain's Liniment can quicken recovery in a week or three days. Another anecdote claims Tr King’s New Discovery cured consumption after many doctors failed, though details are unclear.
The fragment notes a La Grande transit reference Route No 2 and a telephone code 106x6. No full article context or additional details are readable to establish an event, date, or organization.
Report from a Myers chaired meeting outlines a citywide move to advance barber shop closing to 6 PM on weekdays and 7 PM Saturdays, with Sunday morning reopenings. Merchants and patrons must adjust routines as the curfew becomes effective and the rush to 11 PM is halted.
Advertisement from La Grande by L. Smith touts a Ford steering car with features like power 26-26 bore engine weighing 125 pounds, rear wheel tires 2.4 inches, wheel base 100 inches, full body with six tires, two gas lamps and a tubular horn. Demonstrations offered and price 3 1 00.96 delivered.
Advert reads Cleveland property sale by A. T. Hill Druggist. Item includes the Williams Mig Company property offered through local dealer and available for purchase. Details scarce but signals an upcoming sale event and dealer involvement.
Funeral rites for Mrs. Margaret L Adcock wife of E G Adcock of Adcock Fritts were held at the First Baptist Church with a large attendance. Interment was in Masonic cemetery. Born in Michigan January 1 1845 she was the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs William Jearmanan of Silverton Oregon. She left a long memory of Christian service and devotion to family and friends in La Grande.
The text describes kidney disease as the root cause of failing energy and health. It explains how diseased kidneys allow impurities to circulate, affecting nerves, heart, stomach, and liver, leading to backache, headaches, and nervous exhaustion. It then prompts readers to consider their condition.
An advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming it builds up kidneys to restore function and relieve symptoms. It urges immediate use to prevent Bright's disease or Diabetes from neglected kidney disorders and promises renewed vitality and strength.
An old notice touts Chamberlain’s Salve as best for fever sores chronic sores and general skin care. It claims the salve heals without poison and suits chapped hands arms nipples burns and skin dermatitis. sold by all drug dealers.
To the Farmers and City Property Owners of Union County, the Van Duyn Realty Co invites residents to visit its Lacrrunde Gre offices to discuss attracting new investors. The letter seeks cooperation from property owners on farm, timber, stump land rentals and loans, inviting all to drop in and meet.
Local advert touts Rock Springs Coal by Grande Ronde Ace Co offering prompt delivery and best coal in the city with phone contact at Main.
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