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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1911
Page
5
Locals advertise repairs for trans Umbrella phonographs sewing machines typewriters and more. Also sharpening hollow grinding key fitting locks and soldering with a display of flashlights and supplies at 309 Fir Street Main 737. Anti Slip shoes for horses and Tru-Fruit Chocolates advertised by R A Masterson.
The local Owle nest gathers tonight as Executive Baker reports his trip to Portland to the grand nest last week. All members are urged to attend.
J L Kingsbury of Porthand visits Sommer wIDAY, while C H Kent of St Louis tours La Grande with jewelry line. Boise businessmen, Foley hotel guests, and others transact business. 11 year old appendicitis surgery, and community figures attending auto show in Portland.
Record clerks note a City scavenger service call up inviting inquiries for bull cleanup in the municipal area. The recorder’s office logs a vague advertisement seeking residents needing waste disposal or removal services.
Salem January 21 Governor West favors a revision of the Aldrich tariff with a readjusted schedule and says Congress should convene a special session to devote undivided attention to the tariff.
Federal authorities launched a nationwide investigation after a leak was alleged involving tobacco importers. Officials said the inquiry targets misrepresentation and illicit trade practices across multiple states and firms.
A special city election in Lestine is set for January 30, 1811 to decide whether the common council may provide the city with a principal water system. Supporters call the initiative vital for the city’s welfare and urge citizen backing.
Samuel Leffel of Enterprise, operated on at Grande Ronde Hospital by Doctors Molitor and Anderson, was discharged today and is ready to return home completely cured.
City recorder C. M. Humphreys announces new year dog licenses and collars for 1911. Owners must secure licenses promptly to avoid trouble as the deadline approaches.
Mrs Vandear and Mrs A D Vandear arrive at the Foley hotel with a stock of hair goods and switches for sale. Ladies are invited to call at the room to view and purchase.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with claim to cure a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if not effective. Signature of B. W. Groves appears on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
Public notice announces Nick Stumpas has purchased the shining parts of Tom Kapella and now holds all money due. Pay immediately to Stumpas.
The Baptist church group will gather at Mrs Happersett’s home corner O and 7th streets on Wednesday January 25. A large attendance is desired.
H M Beatty of Little Rock Arkansas reports two years of severe kidney pain and back ache. After trying many remedies without relief he found Foley Kidney Pills provided real improvement and recommends them. Hills Drug Store carries the product.
The D. D. D prescription is touted as the best remedy for eczema psoriasis and all skin diseases. The ad claims no other wash matches its mild liquid formula for treating blackheads rash and similar afflictions. A two cent trial bottle is offered for households to try.
An advertisement touts D D D as a complexion wash that removes the cause of skin troubles. It claims the solution cleans the skin and leaves it soft, smooth, and clear like a healthy child. A 25 cent bottle is urged for home use from The Newlin Drug Co.
In Union County Circuit Court Joseph Palmer and Julius Roesch file a case against John Harris Susan Harris the First National Bank of Elgin and others. Defendants must appear and answer within six weeks of first publication or risk relief in the amended complaint including quieting title to listed farm lands in sections 19 23 24 26 township 1N range 40E and 9E Willamette Meridian. Publication ordered for 82 consecutive weeks in the La Grande Evening News.
Wm Reynolds administrator of the estate of William Albert Adams deceased has filed final accounts in Union County Court Oregon. The court fixed February 8 at 2 PM in La Grande for petition settlement and related matters at the courthouse with public notices appearing January 10 17 24 and February 7 14 21 1911 in this newspaper.
For sale a nine room modern house with cement basement furnace hardwood floors two fireplaces corner Third and J St near new high school lot 10 by 120 Easy terms address Mrs BH W Bartlett 908 Third Street. FOR RENT New and second hand sewing machines $1.50 per month. Rent applied to purchase. Machine delivered call Room 2 Doley Bldg. Main 709 or Black 1291. FOR SALE Four chosen pure bred RL Red pullets hens 1 cock and 2 cockerels $15 per dozen. $3 each for males. Also some fine
Bald barley hay offered at 16.00 delivered for cash by GEO J WAGENER. Vacuum housecleaning upholstery repair by L F Bellinger. Wanted two furnished rooms in good area for a couple with references. Call at Silverthorn's drug store. Chickens geese ducks wanted at Foley hotel. Lost brown mule about 1000 pounds branded J D left shoulder near Cove. Notify J D McKennon. Woman to wash for family of two. Apply at King’s Cigar Factory. Girl for general house work phone Black 631.
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