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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
7
The annual eye and ear inspection for O. R. & N. employees leaves Portland with high officials aboard and will reach La Grande tomorrow. The exercise tests strength of sight and hearing for railway service, and the car is expected to stay two or three days due to many employees in or traveling through the city.
An old styled ad offering Crystal brand sweet cider or pure cider vinegar with contact details. Call at 1401 Fir Street or phone 1994 via Farmers' line. H. Young.
A promotional note extols the purity freshness and value of the confectionery line urging readers to try the candy and “get acquainted” with the brand as it promises customers their money's worth.
Two new performers Mesars Berry and Murray join the Scenic stage for tonight's program. The published ad promises an exceptionally pleasing entertainment to theatergoers this evening.
The notice invites readers to check the Pastime program for an exceptionally amusing and entertaining lineup, urging people to call and confirm that it will be one of the most entertaining nights in many months.
The high class company delivered a comic opera filled with rapid stage changes and humor. The show drew La Grande’s first full house of the season at the Steward with a debut gown adding to the night’s appeal.
The notice extols The Model Restaurant as a paragon of perfection with flawless food and rapid courteous service. It promises popular prices and a regular dinner listing, inviting patrons to try and not feel hunger. Domestic proprietor J. A. Arbuckle signs the ad.
An advertisement from Arnold's Asthma Ing Beattie Washington and Morris W Knight Cove Oregon offers a guaranteed cure for asthma bronchitis and catarrah with a full refund if not satisfied. Readers are urged to write for details to the listed addresses.
A Rochester retailer urges readers to try Rexall Mucu Tone with a personal guarantee that it costs nothing if it fails to cure catarrh. The ad touts a physician’s 30 year cure record, highlights rapid absorption and cleansing of mucous membranes, parasite destruction, soothing of irritation, stopping discharge, and tissue rebuilding.
An advertisement touts Mucu-Tone pills for removing diseased matter and improving digestion and weight. It claims rapid bodily improvement and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied, with Rexall Mucu-Tone sold in two sizes, 10 cents and $1.00.
Notice sets November 24 1808 as the day for a special election in La Grande Oregon to approve amendments to the city charter. Polls run 9 am to 5 pm at ward locations with designated judges and clerks. The amendments stem from Ordinance No 492 1908 filed September 10 1908 in the city recorder's office.
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