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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1905
Page
4
An advertisement touts Hollinter's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for tiredness loss of appetite and insomnia. It claims to restore energy by improving nerves and blood while offering tablets or tea at 35 cents per box from Newlin Drug Co.
James Vail, wanted in Union for passing three worthless checks totaling 80 dollars, was arrested in Baker City after using a First National Bank check. Merchants reported the scam, and Vail was caught after a La Grande investigation linked him to the fraud. He remained jailed awaiting county authorities.
Residents mentioned include Mr Tom De Bord and Mr Silas Roger in La Grande, Mr Mat Mitchell visiting La Grande, Mr PI Gilee and daughter from Snokane in Cove, and Mr Wallace Harris in Baker City last week. Other notes say Mrs French returned from Portland, Harry Van Houten from Union visited Cove, Vernon Layne improving after illness, and Eva Trippeer a La Grande visitor with talk of a Halloween party success.
A letter from J Vanderwater of Chico praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets for curing a weak stomach, restoring sleep, energy, and strength. The writer reports rapid health improvements, resumes work, and credits the medicine with ending fatigue and digestive issues.
E Plum editor of Boyd County Register Butte Nebraska was last heard from in Portland Oregon July 22 1995. He is described as 36 height six feet weight 170 pounds dark brown hair blue eyes broad shoulders with facial marks. A reward is offered for information leading to his whereabouts. Address Frank Morvenson 1943 Euclid Ave Lincoln Nebraska.
Red 81 Newlin Drug Co advertises free delivery to customers who may not visit the store. The note promises friendly service and says goods and prices are satisfactory.
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