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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1911

Page

7

Local Physicians and Surgeons Listing

Directory of doctors including L Richardson Osteopathic W Zimmerman and M Mendelsohn Optics with addresses and phone numbers. Drs Underwood treat eye diseases and surgery with offices over Wright Drug Store and Foley Hotel building listed in La Grande Oregon local medical directory.

M. P. Mendelsohn Adams Ave Foley Hotel la Grande Oregon H. L. Underwood Dora J. Underwood Wright Drug Store Main

Local Professionals and Advertisers Listed in La Grande

The notice lists T H Crawford attorney at law with office in La Grande National Bank Building, D W C Nelson mining engineer in Baker City, and Lena McReynolds piano and voice teacher at 142 Washington Avenue with two weekly sessions. A medical ad urges Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and foot baths for cold, wet days.

H. Upton la Grande‘ National Bank T. H. Crawford State United States la Grande National Bank Bidg la Grande Oregon D. W

Idaho Ex-SOS Lansdon Visits La Grande

Former Idaho secretary of state R Lansdon, a Republican with Union roots, is in La Grande visiting old friend C C Penington. He discusses Idaho politics noting a split legislature with Republican majorities and a Democratic executive, and questions surrounding proposed Idaho primary and women’s suffrage registration trends. He plans a short visit before returning to Boise.

Secretary of State Idaho Bob.) Lansdon Union la Grande C. C. Penington Lansdon House Senate Oregon Langsdor Landson Boise

Burnt Cork and the Minstrel Face Paint Process

The New York Herald explains how burnt cork used by minstrels is produced in theatrical paint factories. Corks are charred in three tin vessels, then soaked in water to draw the charcoal through muslin sacks. The resulting paste is sold in cans for actors to apply to face and hands before performances.

New York Herald

Tea making according to Tung Po and teamaking lore

The piece discusses preparing tea with hot water in a heated teapot. It cites Tung Po the Chinese poet on using running water boiled over a lively fire. It ranks water sources by quality and describes water boiling stages as it infuses.

Tung Po

Pearl seeking dialogue in a whimsical exchange

A playful exchange notes admiration for a lovely pearl and cautions about its size. The speakers debate whether such large pearls are genuine, hinting at social perception and imitation worries.

Hoe

Marriage Education According to Wits

A light exchange on marriage in the Boston Transcript notes its value as an education in itself. The serious man calls it a learning process while Grouch adds it teaches what not to do after the fact.

Boston Transcript

Divorce summons in Oregon Court case Quesada vs Quesada

In Union County Oregon Elsie Quesada sues Juan Quesada for divorce and asks for a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony and refunding her name to Hisie Wieck. The Hon. J W Knowles ordered publication in La Grande Daily Observer for six weeks starting Jan 9 1911 with Cochran Cochran representing the plaintiff.

Court of the State of Oregon Union County Elsie Quesada Juan Quesada State of Oregon Hisie Wieck J. W. Knowles la Grande

Plant Pears At Imbler Soon

Grande Ronde pear orchards will gain 10 acres next spring as A G Wilson of Imbler plans pear planting. He already grows apples and built a $2,000 bungalow and a special barn nearby while expanding his holdings in 1910.

Imblér Grande Ronde A. G. Wilson Ble Faresert

Woodmen to Install Officers and Dance Tonight

Modern Woodmen of America lodge to install officers this evening with lodge rites followed by a dancing party. A committee has prepared the event and promises a general good time for all attendees.

Anmvs Woodmen of America

Rexall Remedies Promise Fast Relief For Constipation

A store notice claims Rexall Orderlies provide immediate relief from constipation with no griping or nausea. The ad asserts safety for all ages and promises money back if not fully satisfied. Two sizes offered at 12 tablets for 10 cents and 60 tablets for 25 cents.

Rexall

Fraternal Lodge Meeting Notices Across Elk’s Club and IOOF Halls

The Grand Lodge No 41 AF and AM meets third Saturday at 7 30 PM with open invitation to Masons W M John Hodgin and Secretary C Williams noted. Grands Lodge No 433 meets Thursdays at 5 PM in Elk’s Club. Rebekahs Crystal Lodge hosts most Tuesdays in IOOF hall with visiting members welcome led by Anna Alexander and Jennie M Smith.

la Grande Lodge No A. FL A. M Masons John &, Hodgin W. M A. C. Williams la Grands Lodge No Elk's Club Depot Street Washington Avenue Vialting Brothers G. L. Biggers Huch McCall Woodmen OF the World Nero Ackles C. J. H. Keeney Rebakahs Crystal Lodge Anna Alexander N. G Jennid M. Smith Lee Knights OF Pythias Red Crom Lodge No Castle Hall I. C. C. B. Hall Women .of Woodcra T—Grande Ronde Circle No. 47 I. C Ball Wolooma Chlo Robinson G. M. Lizzi Ellsworth

I R Bloom and D B Cox Clerk

I R Bnook and D B Cox serve as clerks in the referenced office or proceedings.

I. R. Bnook D. B. Cox

Curious Bird Survives as Fossil Relatives Vanish

A British Guiana hoadzin is the last of a bird race known mainly from fossils. It inhabits secluded South American forests and avoids eating meat due to an offensive flavored flesh. At hatching it has four legs and climbs like a monkey as its forelimbs rapidly transform into winged limbs.

British Guiana South America

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Rome Beauty Arkansas Black Ben Davis Gano Professional Directory Physicians and Surgeons N. Molitor M. D A. L. Richardson J. ©. Price la Grande National Bank R. L. Lincoln Omoce Lilly’s Black P. A. Charlton Hill Rei Attorneys AT Law Cochran & Cochran Chas, Be, Cochran Geo. T. Cochran Ioan Imbler G Wilson Big Orchard Bullds House of the Fraternal Orders la Grande, Oregon Jess Paul G. C Hope EB. C Mary A. Warbick Pauline Bderlee W. MU Madame Delmar Madame Dolmar Madam Dolmar Aever Adams Avenue W. H. Bohnenkamp CO Maker OF Happy Homes J. R. Oliver
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