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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1909
Page
7
A promotional note claims Electric Bitters restore health by purifying blood and energizing the body. It touts benefits for the stomach liver kidneys and nerves and urges use by the weak sickly or rundown. The Newlin Drug Co guarantees the remedy.
The notice asks subscribers to notify the office about missed or irregular deliveries to ensure proper service. It warns that without reports the publication has no knowledge of delivery satisfaction and emphasizes that timely delivery is essential this time of year.
Local shop features shirt waists and centerpieces with embroidery work. Orders accepted for embroidery and stenciling lessons. Full line of embroidery materials available for customers.
I have used Chamberlains Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy since it was first introduced to the public in 1872 and have never found one instance where a cure was not speedily effected. I am a commercial traveler for eighteen years and never start out on a trip without this, my faithful friend, says H S Nichols of Oakland Indiana. For sale by all good dealers.
A regional testimonial touts Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney weakness and backache with cures claimed after short use. It cites C Beale of Pendleton Oregon and urges readers to buy Foster Milburn Co New York agents and to remember the name Doan's. The ad promotes Pape's Diuretic as a universal cure for kidney and urinary disorders.
The Alice Ladd property on Fourth Street is purchased for a Methodist church, with plans to build a brick stone or cement block structure. The lot fronts Fourth Street 104 feet and runs 170 feet deep, valued at 4750 dollars, with a two story dwelling on site offered at 1000 dollars. The new church will be central to Depot Street and Spring Avenue, serving long term city growth.
The market reports a plentiful supply of fowls for Sunday dinners with local dealers noting a two year high in valley poultry. Prices run about 10 cents per pound live weight for hens and young roosters, while dressed poultry shipments totaling around 400 pounds went to Portland this week. Hog prices rise locally by seven and a quarter cents versus Portland quotes.
Local notices list regular meetings for M W A La Grande Camp No 7703 O O F Bik hall La Grande Aerie No 259 F C B meets Fridays at Bik hall Hope Chapter No 13 C B & meet 2nd and 4th Wednesdays visiting members invited La Grande Lodge No 16 meets Saturdays in their hall Cemetery plat available at Model restaurant Court Maid Marign No 22 meets Wednesdays K of P hall Meota Meota Lodge No 41 A F and A M holds meetings first and third Saturdays Voights of Pythna Cross Lodge No 27 meets Mondays Castle hall Woodmen of the World La Grande Lodge No 168 meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Elk’s Club meets Thursdays La Grande Lodge No 23 meets Thursdays Elk’s Club Crystal Lodge No 60 meets Tuesdays I C C F hall all visiting members invited.
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