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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1909
Page
2
La Grande Evening Observer lists editors and proprietors and outlines subscription rates for daily, weekly, and advance payments. It notes letters must be signed, ads pricing, and local reading notices charged per line with higher rates for condolence stations and cards of thanks.
A wide range of Oregon places from Bananna to Eugene report growth and prosperity. Mentions of new hotels in several towns, expansion in Jackson county, Skinner's Butte near Eugene, a runaway horse in Stayton, and commercial clubs in Byrne highlight a period of urban development and economic activity across the state.
Local ad proclaims cash payments at top market rates for chickens provided by Grande Ronde Cash Company. The notice emphasizes immediate offers and competitive pricing.
An advertisement touts Bees Laxative Cough syrup as a fast acting laxative cough remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial afflictions. It claims suitability for children and lists Silvertorn's Family drug store as a seller. Also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as trusted by mothers in Ripley West Virginia noting no opium or narcotics and advising purchase from dealers.
Full line of Singer and Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines displayed at Frank Harris' Art Store. Sold on terms to suit buyers. Payments received by Mr Harris.
A 20th century medical note explains that stiffness in the neck from rheumatism often affects one side or the back of the neck. It claims quick relief via Chamberlain's Liniment, noting internal treatment is rarely needed when fever and swelling are absent, and says it is sold by dealers.
Local man J A Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing ten years of eczema after sixteen doctors failed. He reports the salve cleared skin eruptions and related sores, restoring health.
The notice mentions orchard or garden plowing and a phone contact, plus cautions about careful and painstaking work. It then promotes Pineules for backache and kidney symptoms as a tonic, and Woods Liver Medicine for liver disorders, with pricing stating the $1 sizes and a Silverthorn’s Family Drug Store source.
Notice from the Department of the Interior Le Grande Oregon Land Office states Oregon has filed to select NWY NE Lot 2 Section 2 Township 4 South Range 37 E W F serial 65941. Protests or objections due by April 19, 1909. affidavits to be filed in the land office.
In the Justice's Court for La Grande Justice of the Peace District Union County Oregon the plaintiffs Wadhame and Kerr sue W J F Amos and require appearance by April 24 1909 six weeks after first publication. If unanswered judgment for forty three thousand five hundred sixty dollars plus costs and disbursements. paid sum forty three dollars and fifty cents noted.
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