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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1911
Page
2
City council announces plan to improve Jefferson avenue by cement sidewalk in Improvement district 17. Affected property owners on the north half of block 116 Chaplin's addition face a $200 estimated cost with a Sept 20, 1911 hearing for assessment.
La Grande Oregon City Council adopts Resolution creating Improvement District No 16 and designating Sixth Street for bitulithic paving. Notice states boundaries from K to Washington avenues and specified blocks in Chaplin's addition. Estimated cost listed as 28501.12 dollars. A hearing on the assessment will be held September 20, 1911 at 8 p m.
In Santos Nebraska visitors gather for a four day Indian celebration by the Santee agency honoring Wanpekoote and Medwakantonwan. Events include dances athletic sports speaker addresses and performances by the Santee Band. Thursday features top dancers from Sioux Omaha Chippewa and Winnebago vying for cash prizes.
The International Good Roads Congress arrives in Chicago with delegates from many states and provinces. Sessions run through the month with programs featuring speeches by leading American highway experts.
John Parsons of Stewart Ohio touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best cough remedy. He claims it cured his two month old baby after doctors said recovery was unlikely, with neighbors witnessing the turnaround at Hill's Drug Store.
An advertisement urges September as the month to begin using Parisian Sage to combat dandruff and improve hair appearance for winter social events. It claims dandruff germs hinder hair nourishment and promises noticeable results within one week with a drug company guarantee.
An old-style drug ad touts a “cents bottle” repeated with numbers 8 7 18 28 and suggests health claims. It mentions women needing outdoor activity to improve digestion and bowels. For sale by all dealers appears at the end.
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