1907 Oregon Political Letter National Drug Store Grants Pass Pharmacy Lobbying For Sale

Rare 1907 Two-Page Handwritten Political & Pharmacy Letter – National Drug Store (Grants Pass, OR)
**Item Details:*** **Date:** January 25, 1907* **Origin:** Grants Pass, Oregon (Written on official National Drug Store letterhead)* **Author:** M. D. Clark (Prominent early Josephine County druggist)* **Recipient:** J. N. Hart (Salem, Oregon).**Historical Significance & Content:**This is a fascinating, completely intact piece of early 20th-century Oregon political and medical history. The letter captures grassroots political lobbying regarding early pharmaceutical regulations during the 1907 Oregon Legislative Session. In the letter, druggist M. D. Clark writes urgently to his friend J. N. Hart regarding Senate Bills 109 & 110, introduced by Senator F. H. Caldwell (a practicing pharmacist from Yamhill County). Clark expresses deep concern over a bill designed to \"stop a man from running a Drug Store that is not a registered man.\" He passionately argues that existing laws requiring a registered pharmacist on staff are \"sufficient\" and rallies Hart to get \"the boys\" to stop the legislation from passing.**Condition:**Excellent vintage condition for its age. The ink remains incredibly dark, sharp, and highly legible. The paper shows natural aging and historical fold lines, with clean margins and no major tears or severe staining. Please see photos for exact condition details.#37