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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1909
Page
8
Advertisement for clothing repair and alterations by H. Ll. Winn, urging customers to trust his work. Mentions contact options and location behind C. C. Pennington's clothing store.
A dated advertisement claims Doan's Kidney Pills ease backache and urinary troubles in women. It cites Mrs. Putman Yeck of Elgin Oregon as a testimonial, saying the tablets relieved long standing back pain, dizziness, and kidney issues. The Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo markets the remedy nationwide with the slogan Remember the name Doan's.
Towhey Brothers will straighten the Perry road to remove dangerous crossings between Meacham and Baker City as steam shovels arrive. New sidings at Hilgard progress. crews at Meacham and mile post 276 between Huron and Meacham. J. C. Towhey reports Meacham camp with 70 workers, Hilgard 30, Perry 100, and 700 men to be employed between Duncan and Baker City within a week.
Local Eastern Star hosts receive a visiting delegation from Daler City at Bakerity Lodge. About thirty members arrived for initiation ceremonies and an evening program with a three act entertainment schedule. Grand Lodge of Oregon officials are among those present.
Tasane From Worrying San Jose California October 27 Emma Runyan driven to the asylum by grief over her son John Runyan Stanford University student and high achiever who suffered mental strain and died his death shocks his mother and she loses her mind
Washington reports Wilbur Wright carried the first American woman in his aeroplane. Mrs. Ralph H. Vandeman, wife of an army captain, rode as passenger while Wright piloted the craft for about four minutes. She said it was delicious and she did not feel fear as the bird-like machine soared above.
Notice of execution and sale issued by the Circuit Court of Oregon Union County. Referee F P Childers will sell at public auction on September 18 1909 at 4 p m at the La Grande courthouse all described lands in Calion County including sections 24 35 and near Gaylion. Highest cash bid secures purchase.
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