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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1911
Page
6
A Rexall Store ad touts Rexall "08" and Rexall "00" Hair Tonic promising baldness prevention scalp stimulation and new growth. The ad claims a full money back guarantee if not satisfactory and notes two sizes priced at 50 cents and 1.00, available at Mills Drug Store.
An old advertorial fragment touts Chamberlain's as a remedy for sprains bruises sore muscles and rheumatic pains with a call to family readers seeking relief through a trusted product.
Clarence E. Lewis a longtime C B R and N employee in La Grande learned last night of his stepfather Joshua Smith’s death in Salem. Smith drowned yesterday while attempting to ride horseback across the Willamette River. the message arrived as Lew was in the city.
A roster of doctors and professionals including Drs Richardson and Loughlin physicians and surgeons offices with hours and phone numbers. Dr W Zimmerman osteopath. Dr M P Mendelsohn optics. Dr R L Lincoln dentist. Dr P A Charlton veterinarian. Jochran Cochran attorneys. T H Crawford attorney. D W G C Nelson mining engineer with locations in La Grande and surrounding area.
University of Oregon special report outlines Professor Joseph Schafer’s plan for a new type of normal school. It would focus on rural life subjects, agriculture, practical farming, rural sociology, and a strong link to local communities and jobs in farm homes. The proposal also stresses practice teaching and favorable placement for graduates.
The city council of La Grande Oregon invites sealed proposals for auditing the city books papers documents and finances. Bids marked Bids for Auditing City Books due by February 1 1911. Council may reject any or all bids. Mayor A L Richardson and City Recorder C M Humphreys announce the notice.
Package copy promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as genuine with Bee Hive branding. Claims relief for coughs and colds, safety and lack of opiates, urging customers to reject substitutes.
Crane Ronde Circle No. 47 meets every first and third Thursday evening in the month at the IOOF hall. All visiting members are welcome. Chloe Robinson, G. M. Lizzie Ellsworth, Clerk.
The Colonial Players end a three week engagement at the Orpheum and depart for Salt Lake City to reprise vaudeville performances. Local audiences praised the troupe’s act and the Salt Lakers were favorable in their reception.
La Grande Oregon city council adopts Improvement District No 8 for 2nd street from Adams avenue to Palmer street with macadam lay plan. Estimated cost 6660 dollars and a special assessment levy to fund the project will be considered February 1 1911 with a hearing for those aggrieved by the assessment.
A patient from Bristol Tennessee describes a two year struggle with severe constipation. After consulting the best physicians in town, no solution was found and relief remained elusive. The report captures a local medical frustration and the quest for effective treatment.
John Predmore, longtime Northwest resident and hospital favorite, died yesterday evening. His remains will be moved from Henry & Carr parlors at 9:20 a.m. with rites at 10 in his lifelong Catholic church. Though frail, he enjoyed hospital stays for the care and kindness of nurses and refused to leave after a prior fall before his relapse and death.
There will be a meeting of Rescue Hose Company No. 1 this evening. All members should attend.
The Newlin Drug Co lists Hyomel as a cure for catarrh and other ailments. The kit includes a bottle, a hard rubber inhaler, a dropper and instructions for $1.00 with refills 50 cents. A trial sample is offered free from Booth's Hyomei Co. Buffalo, N. Jan 9 20-80.
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