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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
3
A school meeting of Union county Oregon district No One will be held at the High School March 27 1909 to decide on issuing a 25000 bonded debt to build and equip a high school The vote will be by ballot Bonds-Yes and Bonds-No Polls open 1 pm to 4 pm by order of the district board Arthur C Williams and David Bay clerks.
Notice states funds on hand to pay all outstanding general fund warrants up to No 6968 endorsed July 10 1907. Interest on warrants from No 6893 to No 6068 ceases as of now. La Grande March 10 1907 J K Wright City Treasurer.
J A Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin credits Buckien's Arnica Salve with curing ten years of eczema after 15 doctors failed. The ad touts the salve as infallible for skin eruptions boils cuts and piles and notes it costs 25 cents at Newlin Drug Co.
A brief theatre note mentions a stage revival of Are Well That Ends Well and an inventor character named Dr. Wright. The item highlights a curious plot device or twist associated with the Wright creation.
The city of La Grande approved various bills in its meeting, listing payments to individuals and firms across funds including General and Water Funds. Notable amounts cover surveying, city physician services, printing, police, legal, and election costs, with totals showing multiple small disbursements and a contingent fund expense.
Adler's window shows plans by M. P. White for the Oht Springs Land and Improvement Co to erect a natatorium this year costing about 15000 to 20000 pounds with cement plunge estimated at 4800. The building will replace the present natatorium on the east end of Center and Church streets.
Bluin March 18 Special Theodoro MacCellus living three miles from Elgin died suddenly of heart disease. He arose well, felt heart pain later, and died within twenty minutes. This is the third heart death in Elgin area in the past month. Bees Laxative Cough syrup advertised for coughs and bronchial issues. Woods Liver Medicine touted as a liver regulator with claims of quick relief for various liver disorders. Both sold at Silvertorn's Family Drug Store.
Druggist A. T. Hill guarantees to cure indigestion with Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets or they cost nothing. The ad touts bismuth subnitrate and pepsin with carminatives, claims high efficacy, and offers three sizes 25c 45c and 60c. Illinois La Grande era style promotion stresses personal guarantee and trial.
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