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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
8
The ad touts Ederheimer Stein & Co. Young Men's suits with extra fabric. It claims three and a quarter yards is typical, but the brand uses 344 or more to ensure roomy coats, full length, bottom sweep, proper hip fit, and overall style. It emphasizes quality and distinctiveness from ordinary makes.
An advertisement touts H. L. Winn for cleaning pressing dyeing and repairs with contact via phone Blac 61 and Ind 411 in the rear of C. C. Pennington's clothing store.
Mrs. Putman Yeck of Elgin Oregon testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved her lame back pain and kidney discomfort after use. She says the remedy regulated kidney secretions and improved her overall condition. Sold by dealers nationwide with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Sheriff A G McNeill chasing wife desertor Junkins from Prosser Washington. Trail traced through La Grande and Ladd Canyon to near North Powder with two horses in a light wagon and possible companions. Expect capture in Huntington on the next day as pursuit continues toward Southern Idaho.
The board hears two petitions for assessment reduction in Union County as Western Union Telegraph asks for lower valuation on 87.71 miles of lines totaling 11213 dollars, while Scott Goodell seeks gentler timber assessment. Judge Henry notes a likely low levy, with debts cut to 5000 and county assets improving. state verdict expected in December or January, jail and poor farm fixed, bridges ready for years of small upkeep.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Braden, formerly of Ladd Canyon and now living in Perry. The announcement notes seven bridges under construction over Ladd creek, supervised by L. W. Drum.
Smith notes a winter benefit for teamsters as ice remains hard to cross. Praune pitching nears end and upper crops are being gathered. Mrs. M Brouchard visits Summerville while Mrs. Fred Braden travels Perry. For sale or trade 16 h Franklin auto offered by A V Andrews.
An advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin digests any meal in five minutes and relieves indigestion sour stomach heartburn belching and nausea. It emphasizes reading the formula on the 60 cent cases and warns against misattributing symptoms to nervousness or cancer.
Mrs. J Atchison of Baker City Oregon praises Doan's Kidney Pills for backache bearing down pains and swollen ankles from kidney trouble. She reports relief after three boxes and warns others to remember the name Doan's and buy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, 50 cents a box.
Department of the Interior notices Benjamin F. Young of Hilgard Oregon to prove up his homestead entry filed September 17 1903 for land described as SWY SEY section 12 and others. Final five year proof to be made before the Register and Receiver at La Grande Oregon on August 16 1909 with witnesses Nels Halverson Nels Ending Hans Endrup and W A Young all of Hilgard Oregon.
H W Hewitt announces eye care services in La Grande Oregon offering up to date glasses with special ground lenses. He promises double testing by different instruments and guarantees his work. No charge for tests if glasses are not required.
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