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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
2
An old advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills remove poisons causing back ache and headaches. The copy emphasizes Nervousness and general malaise as conditions supposedly alleviated by the product. It cites a 3 percent rate and stresses a cure through a standard patent medicine format.
The La Grande Live Stock show announces rules and entry deadlines. Entries must be filed with the secretary by May 20, and all entries by May 30, 1911. No entry fee. free feed and shelter. registered animals require proof. Exhibits due by 10 a.m. June 1 and stay through June 3 with public admissions at 25 cents for adults and 12 cents for children under 12.
A vintage advertisement touts Mi-O-NA stomach tablets as a cure for indigestion and a remedy for thinness. It claims the stomach must mix food with digestive juices to nourish the body and promises noticeable gains in five weeks with two tablets per meal.
Neighbor Carl Richter of 614 Brons Avenue Peoria Illinois reports sleepless nights and back pains from kidney trouble eased after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He says two bottles cured his back ache stopped pain and restored energy enabling full daytime work and restful sleep. Mill’s Drug Store sells the remedy.
The firm of Martin and Bradley dissolved by mutual consent on May 22 1911. J B Bradley will collect all accounts and continue the business, paying all outstanding obligations. Signatures: J E Bradley T B Martin La Grande Oregon May 22 1911.
An advertisement from York & York Chinese Remedies Co. based in Walla Walla Washington promises cures for chronic diseases and blood disorders through “world-known” Chinese doctors. It offers a free book and diagnosis to all, urging readers to describe their ailment for exact results.
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