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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1911
Page
4
In La Grande readers are urged to hold inspectors and councilmen accountable for the Second Street water pipeline failure. The piece argues choosing inspectors by merit, testing workmanship, and publicizing details to deter future faults, noting the contractor’s financial issues and the broader impact on wool markets and sheep raisers.
Lubin delivers a fast and furious comedy as the Dawber dodges trouble and tumbles into police hands after leaping from a window in a slapstick sequence.
An Observer editor in Portland decries citizen neglect at the city primary. He notes 23 000 registered voters and only 11 000 casting ballots, warning a drift from republican values when turnout is so low.
Experienced flockmasters estimate the year’s wool clip will drop about 2,000,000 pounds from last year’s 18,000,000 pounds. Causes include forest reserves, homesteads, high production costs and wool at 10 cents. Unsettled UY legislation adds further risk.
Dr A L Richardson and Dr J W Loughlin list office hours daily with multiple locations and home addresses in Indiana. The firm operates as Richardson and Loughlin, Physicians and Surgeons, offering patient care with specified practice and residence details.
Chas H Cochran and Geo T Cochran announce offices in La Grande National Bank Building La Grande Oregon. H Crawford attorney at law also operates from La Grande National Bank Building. Do W C Nelson mining engineer at Baker City Oregon.
An advertisement promises relief from chronic or habitual constipation with Rexall Orderlies and Grdebles, claiming they strengthen nerves and muscles of the bowels, act without purging, and are safe for children. The offer guarantees satisfaction and free replacement if not cured, with 10c and 25c sizes at Hills Drug Store Rexall Store.
Advertised by Newlin Drug with a money back guarantee. Letters from Mrs. J. W. Smith of Durham North Carolina and Mrs. George E. Alexander of St Marys Ohio praise Parisian Sage as the best hair tonic for dandruff scalp cleaning and promoting hair growth with reported relief from hair loss.
Minnie J Eisenhard of Allentown Pa endorses Parisian Sage as guaranteed by Newlin Drag company to stop itching scalp and hair loss and promote growth. Large bottle priced at 50 cents. Advert shows auburn haired girl on each bottle.
A historical advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as fast relief for backache and kidney issues with testimonials from J A Taylor of Union Oregon. It claims widespread endorsement, notes 60 cent price and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
Sealed bids will be received at the recorder’s office in La Grande Oregon for furnishing and laying approximately forty thousand linear feet of eight inch sewer in city streets and alleys. Work to follow plans and specifications on file under city supervision.
Bids due by eight o clock p m Wednesday May 10 1911 must include a certified check equal to 4 percent of bid amount. Council may reject any or all bids. By order of the council April 26 1911 C M Humphreys Recorder of La Grande Oregon.
Ebeka h Crystal Lodge No. 44 meets every Tuesday evening in the I O O F hall. All visiting members are invited to attend. Miss Xatie Arbuckle, N G. Miss Anna Alexander, Rec. Knights of Pythias Red Cross Lodge No. 27 meets every Monday night in Castle hall old Elk s hall A Pythian welcome to all visiting Knights.
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