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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
6
The council reviewed a proposal to amend fire protection for public buildings replacing two story metal escapes with knotted rope systems and issued Engineer Pickler's report on two reservoir sites Beaver Creek waters. He favors the city site, but the estimated cost of the reservoir reaches 29375 with no action taken.
William Hall reports from Eugene on a Union county delegate’s letter detailing prizes at the A Y P exposition in Seattle. Grand prizes won for apples cherries peaches grapes and a grain display. Sugar beet exhibit sent to Oregon Agricultural College and fruit boxes shipped nationwide including Japan and the Philippines. Irrigation project promotion noted as key to valley prosperity.
A claim that Pape's Diurette cures kidney and urinary disorders with a fifty cent treatment. The ad asserts it cleanses the kidneys and urinary system, relieves backache and miseries, and that physicians and merchants endorse the Pape firm as trustworthy.
A courteous missive describes pleasure at a fair's success and outlines travel plans from La Grande to Eugene, noting the writer will visit Eugené as soon as possible. The tone is formal and personal, with signing off as “Yours truly.”
Detectives raided a large underground lottery in New Orleans on October 21, seizing money pheronalia and tickets. Three men were arrested and several prominent business figures were named as backers. The operation is tied to a wide southland lottery network once linked to the Louisiana Lottery.
A. A. Chrisholm of Treadwell New York shares a testimonial about Electric Bitters curing long standing health issues. He suffered from induction torpid myer constipation nervousness and debility with poor sleep appetite and energy. After twelve bottles his health and vigor returned enabling daily business. The medicine is advertised as infallible for stomach liver kidneys blood and nerves and costs 60 cents at the Newlin Drug Company.
Frank Disberry and Kellior Mjnn credit Bucklen’s Salve with quick healing from a severe knee cut that would have caused lifelong disability. The remedy, touted as infallible for wounds and skin ailments, is sold at Newlin Drug Company for 50 cents.
Local delivery firm promises fast parcel pickup and drop-off with round‑the‑clock phone access at main line 24 hours a day. Public notices emphasize quick service for residents and businesses seeking reliable messenger options.
Newlin Drug Company touts a D. D. D. oil of wintergreen compound as an effective eczema cure. They claim rapid itch relief and soothing sensation after a few drops, noting older cases may take longer but all users see improvement.
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