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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
7
An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a universal health booster improving stomach and kidney function, blood purification, and overall vigor. It claims benefits for weak or sickly individuals, with a price of 60 cents and a guarantee by Newlin Drug Co.
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Hugh Jackson killed a Greek man named Nick Jim after a dispute over a dollar for whiskey near the Sumpter Valley railroad construction site in Grant county. Jackson surrendered, was jailed at Prairie City, and faces possible prison time under the verdict.
A New York publisher releases Beverly Munford's Virginia Attitude toward Slavery and Secession. The study argues that anti slavery and Union sentiment in Virginia, not slavery devotion or Union hostility, drove secession. It cites unpublished data and aims to recount Virginia's emancipation challenges with scholarly weight.
Wiley B Allen moves from its present location to the vacated Oregon Electric Light and Power building after that firm relocated to Foley brick. The music company will occupy commodious new quarters enabling a fuller display of its line of goods.
Macc Wods manager of the Golden Rule Company leaves tomorrow night for St Louis to attend to store matters and to boost for his home city. He plans a ten day absence and will conduct personal affairs during the trip. The Grande Ronde Reservoir Company of La Grande Oregon invites sealed bids by Oct 2 for the South canal project about one mile east of La Grande. Works include four and a quarter miles of canal and excavation of roughly 36400 cubic yards of earth. J D Reynolds secretary invites inquiries.
News from Roosevelt reports Theodore Roosevelt will not return today as planned. The delay is due to Edmund Heller the zoologist falling ill from overwork, postponing the party’s return for about a week.
Attorney C H Finn argued the boy’s case citing meager evidence and early life while Judge Knowles weighed the record and evidence before deciding on paroling the youth. The court maintained a firm stance and imposed a fine despite the plea.
Telephone contact Main 34 advertised a messenger service offering parcel delivery and pickup with quick service and convenient handling. The note emphasizes speedy handling through a central phone listing.
A flyer extols Cham berlain's Ointment as a rapid cure for sprains and bruises. It claims typical recovery in less than a week, notes usefulness for cramps or muscular rheumatism, and urges purchase from druggists.
Call and let Mr Little perform the favorite on the piano at Mahaffey Bila near Eik's Club. He brings a human touch to the instrument.
Multiple fraternal groups announce regular meetings in La Grande including K of P and O F F lodges. Listings note meeting times at 1st and 2nd Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays with visiting members invited and halls specified as Elk's hall and Odd Fellows hall.
La Grande Lodge No 169 Free Masons meets every second and fourth Tuesday evening in Kef P hall in the Corpe building. Visitors welcome. Akles, Consul. Keeney, Clerk.
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