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Newspaper

La Grande Evening Observer

Location

La Grande, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1911

Page

7

Certified milk aboard aboard the Boss of the Home

A San Francisco report says a baby’s demand for certified milk led the Southern Pacific to provide pure milk on trains. Officials verified dairies under government supervision, clean stables, hygienic milking, sterilized vessels, and butterfat content ensuring wholesome baby nutrition. The dining cars now carry specially bottled certified milk for babies.

San Francisco Baby Southern Pacific Southern’ Pacific Railroad Southern Pactific Company Southern Pacific Company

Opening Day Student Enrollment Tops City Schools

City schools logged 929 students on opening day across districts. North side school reported 387 enrollees, the high school 181, and Central School classrooms tallied 47 to 88 pupils per room, with room 11 at 44. Last year opened with 826 students.

North Side

Island of Hongkong described with terrain and roads

The excerpt notes Hongkong as an eleven mile long island with hills and narrow streets not suitable for heavy cars. A pier scene features a woman disputing with an Inspector who references treasury rulings and classification. The piece contrasts local conditions with a humorous remark about silks and ears.

Treasury Department Harper’s Weekly Island Hongkong

Enthusiast Towne-Oh Earnest Sportsman Cited

A quip in the Catholic Standard describes Towne-Oh as a genuine enthusiast who pursues things in real earnest and would call himself a sportsman even after a wild goose chase.

Browne

Signature forms aid or hinder forgery warns Chicago News

A Chicago bank teller explains that plain signatures are easiest for forgers to imitate and urges signers to alter their style. He notes that bold flourishes or distinctive handwriting are harder to copy and recounts a banker who changed his signature just in time to avoid a forged check.

Sean Patta Loks Chicago News

Local Medical and Professional Directory Listings

Listings for physicians Dr. Molitor Dr. Richardson Dr. Loughlin Dr. Upton with offices and residences in La Grande Oregon along with attorney T H Crawford and mining engineer D W C Nelson. Details include office hours contact numbers and street addresses in the 1800s style directory.

L. Richardson M. D J. W. Loughlin Richardson & Loughlin Physicians and Surgeons H. Upton la Grande National Bank T. H. Crawford State United States la Grande Oregon

The Usual Motion in a Black Marriage Case

A St Joseph judge denied a marriage license to an all black applicant, questioning past marriages. The applicant sought a new trial, insisting the history justified reconsideration despite the judge noting it was not his province to issue such a paper.

St. Joseph Th Iedge Ephraim Jedge Mabbe St. Louis Republic

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