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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
3
Every family needs a reliable relief for sprains bruises and muscle soreness. Chamberlain's is recommended as best for rheumatic pains and sold by all dealers in the market.
A Credit Mobilier meeting at the Hotel Astor discussed erecting fire walls along the city to halt spread of conflagrations. Proposals include continuous walls or barrier sections integrated with fireproof buildings, with advertising space to offset costs, though wall art and bill posting present challenges.
Chicago March 28 The first annual indoor conference athletic meet will be held tomorrow and Saturday in the Patten gymnasium at Northwestern university. Star athletes from Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and other states will compete in swimming as well as field and track events.
A compact history on March 23 noting Canada’s Halifax Gazette debut in 1752, Anna Seward’s death in 1809, Indiana’s James Mount birth in 1843, Sardinia’s constitutional pledge in 1848, Texas joining Confederate constitution in 1861, and 1862 Winchester victory. Also mentions 1865 Canada defense grant, 187 Boots Winter Garden fire, 1868 Johnson impeachment trial, 1888 Morrison Waite death, 1908 Minnesota railroad rate ruling, and 1910 railroad firemen strike avert.
Notice announces James C. McIntyre has qualified as administrator of the estate of Frederick B. Small deceased. Creditors must present verified claims to F. S. Ivanhoe in La Grande Oregon within six months after the first publication dated March 6 1911. Publication dates listed March 6 13 20 27 and April 2.
A Virginia man from Waverly, Mr. B W L Hall, praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cold treatment. He says he has recommended it to friends who agree with his assessment. The note warns quicker relief reduces danger from pneumonia and other diseases.
Notice to stockholders announces the annual stockholders meeting of the Grande Ronde Reservoir Company in the M. & M. building La Grande Oregon on Monday April 10 1911 at 2 p m to elect a board of directors and transact any other business. W J Church Secretary March 21 April 10
Advertisement notes that LAXATIVE BROMO puiince tablets promise to cure a cold in one day. It states the product fails to cure and offers a refund by Druggists E. W. GROVES on each box priced 25 cents.
City ordinance bans riding bicycles on sidewalks citywide and will be enforced after April 1. Pedestrians are advised to ride in streets or designated paths to avoid penalties.
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