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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1911
Page
2
Notice states 41 or gans violating Ordinance N 82% will be prosecuted. It references sections 6 and 6 reads about keeping property clean and removing rubbish and decaying matter. The notice warns enforcement by public authorities and mentions the relevant inspector or official.
Mrs. T. M. Brooks, wife of a prominent attorney, faces a first degree murder trial in Fort Worth on January 16 killing Mrs. Mary Binford, department manager at a local dry goods store. The sensational case, with jealousy alleged as motive, drew hundreds of witnesses and public interest.
A vintage style advert promotes D D D Newlin's Drag Company soap claiming relief for eczema and all skin troubles. It touts a mild soothing formula and impurity clearing effects with confident endorsements.
The Baker Commercial Club and other western groups protest revision of Schedule K on wool, warning it would demoralize the wool market. The club asks President Taft to postpone changes until the tariff board reports on wool production costs. Message dated Baker, Oregon, March 29, 1911, signed by F. P. Rodinson and Ashley.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as effective for colds flu and pneumonia prevention. It claims rapid relief for coughs lagrippe and measles cough and promotes it as safe for children, urging patrons to avoid substitutes at Hill's drug store.
Local notices invite Masons and allied orders to regular and special meetings. La Grande lodges and clubs such as A L A M La Grande Lodge No 41 47 A M M W Hoyt Williams secretaries E La Grande Lociern P O E Crystal Lodge No 6 Red Cross Lodge No 27 Knights of Pythias and Women of Woodcraft list weekly gatherings at various halls with visiting member welcomes and dates.
The City Council of La Grande Oregon declares Improvement District No 3 on Main avenue will receive a bitulithic pavement. Estimated cost 12230.00 with a public hearing on April 1911. Notices served to affected property owners ten days prior.
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