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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1911
Page
6
A Connecticut man paid $50 to a so called catarrh specialist for HYOMEL a cure all. He took one dose and set the bottle aside. He later claimed the doctor was a fake. The ad claims HYOMEL cures catarrh if inhaled regularly and offers money back.
A fragment notes separate bottles of Hyomel and costs of 50 cents, with dates February 13 24 and March 6 mentioned, but details are sparse. The item likely records pricing or sales milestones tied to Hyomel products.
Administrator J. J. Carr of Mons Moreland deceased files final account in Union County Oregon. Court sets Tuesday April 4 1911 at La Grande Courthouse for hearing objections and settlement. Dated La Grande February 26 1911. 5t
An ad claims a single day cure for colds using laxative bromooinine tablets. Druggists refund money if not effective. Includes KE. W. GROVES signature on each box. A Bristol Tennessee testimonial and note that two Chamberslain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets cure.
The La Grande high school girls basketball team finished the year undefeated by defeating Union 19 to 9 in a close contest. Miss Topp dominated at center, with Love and Massee hitting key baskets, while Ruth Cotner left the game early due to injury and Hilda Anthony impressed as a new player. The alumni crowd cheered as the team demonstrated strong forward play and guards who prevented the Union defense from limiting scoring.
A first class National cash register is offered for sale for 50 dollars at the Midget meat market. The union of fur cap makers in New York City plans higher wages and shorter work hours for IS members. Locomotive Men and Enginemen headquarters will stay in place for at least three years, says A H Hawley secretary. Telephone girls of Philadelphia plan union formation to improve conditions.
A Washington Star account recalls a French naval officer who risked ruin and even death after gambling away his funds in Monte Carlo. He threatened to bomb the casino unless the ship’s money was returned, and a messenger bore a bag of gold that night, ending the crisis aboard the cruiser.
A Baltimore American passage recalls a reporter seeking a public ball photo amid indignation. The subject refused fame while the journalist allegedly hovered, prompting a brief moment when the photo lay unattended before vanishing from the room.
A Philadelphia Record item notes a sharp exchange where a merchant jokes about his wife being ill and amused by a scene at the shop. The friend of Frente merchant comments on the clerks’ mood and the merchant’s wry reply underscores the light gossip tone of urban business life.
A terse exchange hints at an implied engagement or marriage plan, with one speaker noting the idea belonged to the other person. The dialogue fragment suggests a social context where betrothal notions surface amid relationships.
A compiled listing of physicians dentists veterinarians attorneys and engineers serving La Grande area. Includes H Upton eye ear nose throat specialist A L Richardson J W Loughlin Dr Underwood Dora Underwood J C Price D M D R L Lincoln P Charlton Cochran Cochran T H Crawford D W G Nelson B W L Hall with office addresses and phone numbers and notes on services and locations in local buildings.
The notice invites travelers from Chicago to St Louis and Omaha with westbound fares and telegraphic ticket orders. It explains deposits with local railroad agents and directs readers to send addresses for forwarding fare information. It also encourages sharing the world’s resources and opportunities and instructs on how to contact the undersigned for Eastbound matters.
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