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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1911
Page
4
Fragment lacks full details but notes a clerical action at the La Grande post office. content line indicates second class matter designation with unclear surrounding context.
In Portland the Harriman lines plan to issue an ultimatum tomorrow letting strikers who quit return without prejudice with a set return window. Officials say 65 percent to 90 percent of shopmen are out, while the company cites 65 percent. No local violence. security steps and overtime plans aim to keep repair work moving amid the dispute.
The program features the comedy drama Jimmy to the Rescue with a spy actor plot and elopement, a Kabyle industry film, The Blind Princess and the Poet, College Sweethearts with a college romance, and a new singer Mr. Grice performing Ohio.
A testimonial from William H. Mowder of Washington New Jersey praises Hyomei for curing bronchitis and catarrh after a severe bout of flu. He states he recovered hearing in an ear and recommends the product to doctors and others. The ad notes Hyomei guarantees and pricing for the complete outfit at $1.00 and bottles at 50 cents.
Notice sets the Union County Oregon board of equalization to convene at La Grande Court House on Monday October 11 1911 to publicly examine the assessment roll correct valuation errors and hear grievances. Affidavits for 1911 assessment must be presented in the first week of the meeting. D M Clark Assessor. Chamberlains Colic Cheera and Diarrhoea Remedy advertised. For sale by all dealers.
A compact ad column notes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea remedy praised by users for cures of colic diarrhoea and dysentery. It promotes Dr King's New Life Pills for kidney and stomach issues and lists Olay pills at 26 cents. Local merchants Gage Bros Fine N K West Millinery and The Quality Store are named in the notices.
Mrs. E. J. Meiners of Pendleton Oregon relates a kidney ailment two years old with backache and loins pain. She claims a remedy cured her condition and has kept her kidneys in good health since. The statement urges others to try the same remedy for similar symptoms.
In dated testimonials from 1905 and 1810, Mrs Methers praises Dean's Kidney Pills for rapid relief and ongoing benefit. An advertisement by Foster Milburn Co. promotes the pills at 50 cents and urges readers to choose Dean's and ignore other brands. A second pitch touts Electric Bitters as a health tonic to restore strength and prevent breakdown, guaranteed satisfaction at 50 cents.
Portland labor unions plan a Sunday parade through city streets to show sympathy for the McNamaras ahead of their Los Angeles trial opening next Tuesday.
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