This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1911
Page
4
The Observer urges readers to ignore stock salesmen selling foreign propositions. It warns residents of the Grande Ronde valley against investing in imaginary profits and vows to reject pushy promoters. The piece calls for skepticism, cutting losses, and educating neighbors to avoid schemes.
After Jovita Heights explosion and Wireless telegraph court ruling, La Grande saw a lull in outside stock salesmen. Now merchants report renewed pressure as different propositions arrive. The Observer notes one remaining detail in this evolving situation.
The Arcades Theatre showcases One Gypsy with Miss Lawrence and Arthur Johnson in leading roles. Scenes at the Flower Carnival Paris Pathé offers a vivid carnival picture. Billys Marriage from American Pathé delivers a lively comedy with ample laughs noted as worthwhile viewing.
J A Almtrall's Powder Valley Land and Irrigation Company recorded a four million mortgage with Recorder Snook to fund the Thief Valley irrigation project. The filing covers Union County where much of the work will occur and aims to reclaim desert land by storing water in multiple locations, expanding cultivated acreage and advancing irrigation efforts.
Last night La Grande school kids held a lively meeting to plan merriment for the year. The report praises the young generation for their energy, noise, and spirited approach, calling them the life and joy of the city.
A vintage medical ad urges readers who must work despite illness to use Electric Bitters to restore tone and strength. It touts health improvements, guarantees satisfaction, and lists price at 50 cents with availability at druggists. Many testimonials claim blessings and renewed vigor.
Chicago reports on the Illinois Central strike with rioting nearly ended and shops running slowly as strikebreakers fail to perform duties. The first strike benefits were paid today as both sides remained peaceful and nationwide disruption eases.
Antique newspaper fragment promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for back and muscle pain and Parisian Sage dandruff treatment. Claims urge readers to buy from Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo as U S agents and to seek the Dean's brand. Mentions Newlin Drug Co. and ubiquitous depictions of auburn haired girl.
In San Francisco today a clash erupted at the shops as about six strikers and guards fought with bricks after exchanging insults. State police restored order and arrested two strikers.
Pendleton Oregon resident Howard of 1614 W Webb St reports fifteen years of dull back pain and numbness eased after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He cites relief from frequent kidney secretions and improved comfort after other remedies failed.
A neighbor from Manville Wyoming recalls Mrs W P Spaugh praising Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for kidney trouble and general stomach, liver and kidney relief. The ad claims a guaranteed quick effect with a daily dose and lists “One a day” style usage.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.