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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1909
Page
6
The National Stock Company presents The Light in the Window at the Pastime tonight with special scenery. The enlarged stage makes Pastime one of the finest play houses in Eastern Oregon. The orchestra is large for the state with new specialties added tonight.
A shop announces an upcoming absence starting the first of the coming month. The owner will travel to Portland for an operation and has arranged a competent replacement to manage work and finances in the shop and cleaning establishment. The owner emphasizes the need for owed money and that all work left in the replacement's charge will be properly cited.
A detachment of 40 soldiers from Fort Vancouver travels by special coach to Boise Idaho to occupy the garrison for sixty days while changes are made. The 7th cavalry moves to the Philippines and the 6th cavalry returns to Idaho. A dog incident marred the train departure as Lt Schofield’s bulldog escaped to the street.
City police warn that Halloween tricksters risk serious harm as nervous residents stock up on guns and ammunition for protection. Frightened citizens may mistake a prowler for a thief and fire from darkened windows.
W. E. Rogan entertains his mother-in-law Mrs. C. B. Adkins and his young son this week. Mrs. Adkins arrived today for the visit.
The C. Trowers Co of Miles City Montana announces a guaranteed land sale program for vacant government land agents will select and offer non mineral parcels through Northern Pacific Land Service Write for full particulars.
The Salt Lake eye specialist will visit La Grande soon. He has returned for six years of prior visits and can provide many references for local residents seeking eye care.
Notice announces the sale by the register and receiver on December 16, 1909 at 2 pm for cash. The item is Smith Premier Typewriter No 58683 located at the front door of the United States Land Office in La Grande Oregon. Bidders may inspect the machine beforehand at the office of the register.
A. A. Chrisholm of Troywell New York describes long time indiction and debility with insomnia and loss of appetite. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring health after twelve bottles, enabling him to attend to daily business and regain vitality. 60 cents at Newliy Drug Company.
Frank Disberry of KelliLor Minn credits Bucklen's Salve with preventing a crippling knee cut from worsening. The ad touts Bucklen's Salve as infallible for wounds burns and sores and promotes it as the world's best for piles at 50 cents at NewHn Drug Company.
The advertisement touts a wintergreen thymol glycerine wash as a simple cure for eczema. It claims rapid soothing effects, immediate itch relief, and recommends a D D D prescription wintergreen compound from the D D D Company of Chicago via Newlin Drug Company.
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