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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
2
The band boys staged another popular street concert Saturday night drawing hundreds downtown. Residents praised the event and urged support for the carnival and band treasury, helped by Mr. Howth of the Electric company who lit the streets gratis for all to enjoy.
Senator J N Hart said the grand lodge A O U W voted to approve Harvey K Brown’s $2000 life policy for Mrs Brown after earlier unfavorable committee reports. A special grand lodge committee reviewed the case with Mrs Brown present and supported full payment of the policy.
The Imbler "Dofenta Alloet" and Alicel met in a closely fought national pastime game, Imbler winning 5 to 2 after a season marked by Alicel’s four new Summerville players. Batteries were Imbler Berry Cochran and Allcel Hutchinson Kidwell. Notice also notes land survey plate filings for fractional sections in Willamette meridian with a September 15 1908 filing date.
For readers suffering from lingering ailments a claim offers home cure via a new absorption method. The ad promises immediate relief and permanent results without payment, inviting readers to write to Mr. M Summers, Box P, Notre Dame, Indiana, for a trial and local references.
Mr. Frank Conlan of No. 494 Honeton St endorses Electric Bitters as a grand remedy for liver and kidney issues. The ad claims it regulates digestive functions purifies blood and restores vigor for the weak and debilitated with a guarantee at Newtin's drug store.
Sealed bids due by 4 o'clock p.m. July 25 1908 at the city recorder's office La Grande for furnishing materials and constructing cement sidewalks per ordinance and specification on file. Bids may be rejected in whole or part by the city. Also public notice of land claim final proof proceedings for George M. Thompson at Pendleton Oregon with witnesses listed and final hearing August 22, 1908.
OC M Harden of Bilvor City North Carolina says Electric Bitters relieves stomach liver and kidney troubles and is the best medicine for rheumatism lame back chills and malaria. Sold at Newlin drug store 50 cents under guarantee.
Orne Laxative Fruit Syrup eases stomach and liver strain by stimulating digestion and bowel movement without irritating these organs. It does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take. A. T. TMM, Gruggtet.
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