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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1909
Page
8
A vintage ad from C. C. Pennington’s clothing store urges customers to bring in garments for pressing cleaning and repair services. The notice highlightsH. L. Winn and mentions location in a rear area behind the store for service.
A testimonial from Mrs. Putman Yeok of Elgin Oregon endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for backache kidney pains and urinary issues. The ad claims the remedy relieves aches regulates kidney secretions and improves health and urges purchase through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York as U.S. agents. Remember the name and avoid substitutes.
Real collegiate rallies welcomed the Spokane football squad last night as a delegation paraded the streets. Coach Kennedy arrived with his team at 9 o clock and spoke little of prospects, saying only they came to win if possible. Local track athletes know several Spokane players, though Elis is noted as full back and one well known track man is not with the squad.
A La Grande baker reports that city bakeries supply about 9000 people in the county with bread. He based the estimate on daily loaves baked in the city, noting about one third consumed locally and one third sent to surrounding towns. The rising bake rate suggests growing saving habits and potential bakery industry growth in the valley.
Twentieth Sunday after Trinity services listed for St Peter's Church include Holy Communion at 8 a.m., Sunday School at 10 a.m., Morning Service, and Evening Service at 5 p.m. Upton H. Gibbs signs as author or pastor.
A drive to finance or secure sale of the Union woolen mill is under way as Dr Bai ley cannot fund the project yet supports cooperative efforts. Uncertain outcome noted and report references church events and a senator’s death affecting community news.
Atchison Baker City Oregon reports long use of Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney pain rheumatic aches and swollen ankles. After three boxes the user is free of kidney trouble with no return symptoms praised to every opportunity. Also notice of final settlement in Oregon and various local ads follow.
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