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TTTE IORNrNG OHEG ONTAX, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1920 it -ALBANY CELEBRANTS - PUSS DAY REJOICING Parade Tourney, Football, Dinner on Programme. 3 BANDS FURNISH JAZZ -Public Schools Depic'Tlie Spirit X tli West" In Pageant ry Contest. ALBANY, Or.. Nov. II. (Special.) With by far the best parade ever eeen In Albany, a firemen's tournament, a football game, big dinner for all ex service men, a patriotic programme and a big military ball tonight, the local post of the American Legion to day gave the people of Albany and hundreds from nearby towns and com munities a most successful Armistice day celebration. Three bands furnished music for a day full of jazz. In the parade were a detachment of cavalry, a unit of regular artillery from the Oregon Agricultural college, veterans of three wars marching by dlvls'ona. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, hundreds of school children, decorated cars by the score, fraternal and business float and many other features. The public school section was par ticularly noteworthy with Its students depicting "The Spirit of the West." The Central school won first prize, with Madison school second and the high school third. The Moose lodge won first for the best fraternal rep resentation. The afternoon was de voted to a firemen's tournament and a football game. All ex-service men attended the banquet tonight at the Klks' temple, at which P. A, Toung. mayor-elect of Albany, spoke. Z'-.' Lieutenant - Colonel Crossley of '. Portland spoke at the patriotio pro- gramme at the armory tonight. r; CCXR VA LJjI S IS - PATRIOTIC X: Students and Residents Celebrate Armistice In Fine Fashion. CORVAUJS. Or, Nov. 11. (Spe . rial.) Armistice day was celebrated ' In Corvallis with a. parade, a mile and a half long, a speech by an army chaplain and a speech by an overseas veteran of two armies. Twenty-one guns, the national salute, were fired at noon. The afternoon was devoted to drills and "stunts" by the Cor vallis fire department. Two special attractions were staged in the eve ning a free dance tor members of the American legion and an Illus trated lecture and musical entertain i.ment by the Red Cross. The speakers of the day were Rev. George Parkinson, chaplain, and Rev. J. D. Ferguson, who enlisted with the Canadian forces in the early part of the war and afterwards was trans ferred to the American forces when : the United States entered the fray. Although Mr. Ferguson was a min ister, he enlisted as a soldier and i .. fought throughout the war. "All the civic organization took part In the parade, led by the Oregon J" Agricultural College cadets and the ; ; members of Wlthycombe post. Amerl- '. can legion, the cadet band furnishing J; the music The Red Cross had 11 auto loads of nurses in specially dec- l orated cars, besides two Red Cross " floats, one by the Chi Omega girls. IT representing the greatest mother In , the world, and another by the Cos- mopolitan club of the Corvallis high ': , school. GROCXD FOB HOME BROKEN Special Ceremony Features Van couver Armistice Day Celebration. ' VANCOUVER, Wash... Nov. 11. (Special.) Vancouver celebrated Armistice day in an appropriate man ner. The World war veterans were joined in the observance by the Grand Army, the Women's Relief corps, Spanish war veterans and Indian war veterans. The business houses closed at noon. The weather was clear and cold. , Kunselman's band led the parade, the Grand Army veterans riding In machines followed by the Spanish war veterans in uniform. A detach ment from Vancouver barracks also took part. The World war veterans showed the various means of trans portation, all In uniform. The Klks and Prunarians also were in line, as were the Boy Scouts. The parade led to the site for the new home of Smith-Reynolds post. American Legion, where a whole block has been bought. The first ground for the 975,000 building was broken with appropriate ceremony. The crowd joined In singing patriotic airs. Following the programme most of the crowd went to the football game between Chehalis and Van couver and saw the home team roll up a score of 6 8 to 0. This, evening Smith-Reynolds post put on a good show in the Liberty theater and later attended a dance in a nearby hall. CESTR.1LIA HAS BIG PARADE Chehalis Joins Sister City in Armistice Day Celebration. CEXTRAXJA. "Wash., Nov. 11. (Spe cial.) Over the same route traversed by the fatal 1919 procession, ex-service men anr members of fraternal and patriotic organizations to the number of more than 1000 marched this after noon in celebration of Armistice day. The parade was a feature of the joint celebration of Centralia and Chehalis. llufic was furnished by three bands. Following the parade, short exer cises were held in the Washington Lawn cemetery, presided over by K. L. Magoon of Chehalis, a former army chaplain. The balance of the day's programme was held In Chehalis. Business was suspended in Centra lia during the day and the'etores were profusely decorated in the national colors. This morning's exercises were held by Centralia lodge of Elks, marking the raising of a flag over the Elks' new $125,000 home. A feature of the programme was an address by W. H. Cameron, local attorney, in which he paid a tribute to ex-service men. EEPP.VER SHELVES BUSINESS ' Citizens Join With Legion in Celebrating- Armistice Day. HEPPNER, Or., Nov. 11. (Special) f Every business house in Heppner was closed today while citizens gen erally joined with Heppner post of the American legion in celebrating Armistice day. Features of the aft ernoon included a football game be tween the Fossil and Heppner high school elevens, which resulted in a victory for Heppner in a score of 19 to 0. Following' the football game th Star theater was packed to witness a vraatling bout botweoa 2i Jeuron, Canadian middleweight champion, and Percy White of Portland, who was sent here to fill in the place of Joe Costello, champion Atlantic coast middleweight, who" was billed for the bout but who was unable to come. The bout went two rounds, lasting 37 and 27 minutes, respectively, both of which were won by Jetson. The celebration concluded tonight with a grand ball at the pavilion. ASTORIA POST HOLDS SERVICE Franklin High School of Portland Wins Football Game, 7 to . ASTORIA. Or, Nov. 11. (Special.) Armistice day was observed here by a general suspension of business. In the morning patriotic exercises were held by Clatsop post, American Legion. B. G. Skulason of Portland was the principal speaker. Yesterday addresses were made by the post members at each of the schools in the city. Franklin high school of Portland won the Armistice day game with Astoria high school, 7 to 6. Franklin scored in the first quarter by an in tercepted forward pass and kicked a goal. Astoria scored a touchdown in the secona quarter. Attempting a place kick the ball was blocked and bounded into the hands of an Astoria player," who raced across - the line. The goal was missed. Franklin was fighting in the shadows of her goal during all of the third quarter, but in the fourth got near enough to try. a drop kick. MEDFORD VETERAN'S PARADE City and Marchers Brave Rain to Commemorate Day. UtEDFORD. Or.. Nov. 11. (Special.) The Armistice day parade took place at 2 o'clock this afternoon, over the business section In a drizzling rain which did not dampen the patriotic ardor of the hundreds of marchers and the big crowd of onlookers. The parade included the members of the Medford American Legion post and its women's auxiliary, the Gr A. ru. National Guard, Red Cross chapter, Spanish War veterans, 'Boy Scouts, Elks lodge and city council. There was no speaking programme in to day's celebration. Publio schools, stores ' and other business places were closed. Follow ing the parade the American Legion post held open house for the public in the club rooms. The celebration closed tonight with a big American Legion ball. , CITIES JOIX OBSERVANCE Coos Ray and Marsh field Legions Arrange Full Day. COOS BAT. Or., Nov. 11. Arnrtstice day was celebrated Jointly with events at North Bend and Marshfield, the football game taking place on the North Bend gridiron, and the parade and dance at the state armory in Marshfield. - . . The observation of -the day was led by the American Legion, and mer chants In both cities closed In the afternoon. A drizzling rain fell in the afternoon, marring to a considerable extent the events. A big crowd saw the two football games between the Lebanon and North Bend high schools and the two American Legion teams from the two cities. The Lebanon high school defeated North Bend, 7 to 6, while the Marsh field Legion team scored an easy vic tory over their opponents. LVTRAMXTRAIi PARADE IS HELD Many Lowls County Towns Join Chehalis tn Celebration. CHEHALIS, Wash, Nov. 11. (Spe cial.) Armistice day was properly observed in Chehalis with a big public parade and an address by John Sulli van of Seattle. The parade formed at the- courthouse at 1 P. M, the American Legion posts of Chehalis, Centralia, Doty, Toledo, Morton, Win lock and other Lewis county points being in line. The local Elks also had a prominent part In the parade, and the Red Cross and other organizations took part. At 6:30 P. M, at the Hartman & Nathan hall, Chehalis. a big dinner was served all . the ex-service men, and tonight a great crowd enjoyed a dance at Del Monte hall, Chehalis. FIGHTING PARSON HONORED Walla Walla Legion Gives O. II. Holmes Service 3IedaI. WALLA WALLA, Wash, Nov. 11 Armistice day was observed here to day as a holiday by all state, county and city officials and banks and as a half holiday by all merchants. Vftteran of the Civil, Spanish and World wars and local and state, military bodies took part in a huge parade this after noon, following which public exercises were held. Tonight a street Jollifi cation was held. As a feature of the day Dr. Otis H. Holmes, 'Walla Walla's fighting par son," was presented with a distin guished service medal for civilians by Henry Lawton post of the Spanish War Veterans. THREE GET CROEE DE GUERRE Decoration of Marines Is Part ot Eugene Armistice Celebration. EUGENE, Or, Nov. 11. (Special.) At the public exercises at the armory in this city today, as a part of Armis tice day celebration, three men were decorated and received French cita tions for bravery at the batte of Chateau Thierry. All were members of the marine corps, and served with the second division. Those who. received the decorations were Narval W. Orr, 45th company, fifth marines; Thurman W. Riggs, 18th company, fifth marines, and Sergeant E. B. Berry-man, 76th com pany, sixth marines. Berryman is s-tlll in the service, havng charge of the local recruiting office. BARRAGE STARTS' ACTIVITIES Roseburg Programme Begins Early and Ends Late. ROSE BURG, Or, Not. 11. (Spe cial.) Justice Brown of the state supreme court delivered the principal address in this city during the Armis tice day programme. At 9 A. M. a noise barrage began, which lasted one hour. This was followed by a patriotic parade. A delightful pro gramme at the armory In the after noon Included a community sing. Several hours were devoted to a sport' programme on the main streeta The festivities concluded with a dance at the armory. Klamath Falls Observes Day. s. KLAMATH FALLS, Or, Nov. 11. (Special.) Klamath post. No. 8, of the American Legion, observed Ar mistlce day with a flaar raising and BURGLARY AND HOLD UP INSURANCE HARVEY WELLS & CO. Main 4564. 602 Gasco Bldg. banquet. A flag- was presented to the post by the Women's Relief corps. Mayor Struble proclaimed a general holiday. LA GRANDE HAS LI VELX DAT Bljj Armistice Day Programme Is " Carried Out in Full. LA GRANDE. Or., Nov. 11. (Spe cial.) A full and detailed Armistice day programme was carried out here today by members of the La Grande post of the American Legion. The first event started at 11 o'clock with a parade of all ex-service men and women, relatives of men who died in the service, boy scouts, high sohool cadets, the Red Cross and other war -rganlzatlons. ' Immediately following an impres sive programme was given at the tab ernacle. Rev. G. Clarke of Pendleton, formerly of La Grande, and an over seas T.- M. C A. secretary, gave the principal address, while Fred Kiddle, a? president of the La Grande post of the American Legion, presented the service men medals. At noon the ex-eervice men and women were entertained at dinner by the women's relief corps, following which came the football game between the Wallowa and La Grande high schools., . line day was ended with a big dance and at the official hour, 11 o'clock, a general barrage reminded the soldiers of the first Armistice day two years : ago. SALEM HOLDS EXERCISES Crowds Fill Armory; Cyclists in Hill-Climbing Contest. SALEM, Or, Nov. 1L (Special.) Armistice day in Salem- was observed appropriately under the auspices of Capital Post -No. 9, American Legion. The armory was crowded at the morning ceremonies, when Judge. R. R. Butler of The Dalles gave the principal address. He referred espe cially to the patriotism of the people of the United States and lauded the ex-service men for the sacrifices they had made In fighting for world free dom. Other numbers on the morning programme included a novelty dance by the pupils of Mrs. George White and songs by the Willamette univer sity glee club. . - - In the afternoon more than 50 rid ers participated in a motorcycle hill climb' north of Salem. - The day's fes tivities closed with a dance in the armory. More than 1000 men who fought In the world war were present to take part in the various events of the day. DAT QUIET IN HOOD RIVER Football Game and Ball Draw Big gest Crowds of Year. HOOD RIVER, Or, Nov. 11. (Spe cial.) Business ceased here today and a large DOrtion of the Donularlon Joined the American Legion members ! in a celebration of "Armistice day. 1 No parade or other demonstration no uciu, tutu kiits ciLjr inruugnout the day, like an average winter Sun day, was in contrast with the Hood River of two years ago. The Hood River legion football team was defeated by the Goldendale legion, 12 to 7, on Gibson field. A large crowd attended a ball given by the legion post at Pythian halL The football game, despite the bite of an east wind and the threat of snow, had the biggest attendance for the year. Celebration Held at Buenos Aires. BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 11. The sec ond anniversary of the signing of the armistice was celebrated by veterans of the world war today. The cere monies culminated tonight in an inter allied banquet. TYPHOON UPSETS VESSEL 64 Persons Thrown Into Sea Dur ing Storm in Orient, MANILA, Nov. 10. (By the Asso ciated Press.) Sixty - four persons were thrown Into tne sea when a typhoon overturned the . coastwise steamer San Basflio while the crew was attempting to drop anchor off the Island of Leyte, South Philippines, according to the story today of Con cordia Eardo, one of the 20 survivors. The 64 struggled to reach life boats and wreckage strewn about them, ac cording to Eardo. , "I swam to a lifeboat," said Eardo, "but after reaching it was compelled to jump back into the sea when a man-eating shark attacked the boat. The shark devoured one of the men in the boat. A life preserver kept me afloat until I collected enough wreck age to make a raft upon which I drifted two days before the steamer Samal rescued me." MILLERS CALLED TO COURT Cause Must Be Shown for Stopping of Production. TOPWKA, Kan, Nov. 11. An order citing Topeka millers to appear be fore the Kansas court of industrial relations to show cause why they should either ceae or cut down pro duction at this time, was signed to day. This is the first instance of pro prietors or corporations being called before the court on the charge of illegally stopping production. The court states that according to in formation milling industries are limiting their production in violation of the industrial court law. German Reparations Said Settled. PARIS, Nov. 11. The earl of Der by, British ambassador, conferred to day with Georges Leygues, French Do you know that today you can buy a LOCOMOBILE for Delivered Oregon The price goes up after January first unless manufacturing costs come down. LOCOMOBILE ' The bat built car in AMERICA Willamette motors co. 100 NORTH BROADWAY; PORTLAND, OR. E , ni ill - 11 The Most Important Suit Event of the Season s line effect as well as the dash ing tailleur of vel our effect. Avery fine color assort , ment. 25 to 33 Reductions on All Better Suits Emphatic price concessions of 25 and 33 prevail on all finer grades of suits. A few of the redactions are quoted below: $165.00 Suits. .110.00 $135.00 Suits. . 90.00 $100.00 Suits. . 69.75 $85.00 Suits... 63.75 $75.00 Suits... 56.25 $65.00 Suits... 48.75 Coat News of Exceptional Interest Involving $55.00 Repriced for the economy sale at Lowering borometers suggest the advisability of selecting a warm, comfortable coat; and from this unusually fine lot of coats, J;he matter of selection is a simple task. Of fine quality velours, "suedines and art bolivia striking models in graceful wrappy styles the full, loose back effects, or the plain tailored coat for general utility wear. Some of these coats have snug, full fur col lars that fasten closely about the throat. We do not think we are amiss .when we say that all the most sought-f or winter shades are represented. THESE ECONOMY REDUCTIONS ON BETTER CLOTH COATS' MERIT YOUR ATTENTION These new prices on all high-grade cloth coats are decidedly inter esting. $135.00 Coats at $11.25 $195.00 Coats at $132.50 $150.00 Coats at $105.00 $250.00 Coats at..... $169.50 - $275.00 Coats at..... $189.50 foreign minister. Later it was said at the foreigm office that all the details of the programme for fixing German reparations had been - settled. STORM HAMPERS AIRMEN One. Plane Reaches Cheyenne In Blinding Snowfall. ' CHKTENJTE, Wye, Nov.. 11. Weather conditions interrupted aerial mail service between here and Salt Lake City for the first time today. One airplane left today for Omaha and one arrived from the east in a blinding: snowstorm. Sngar Breaks Quarter-Cent. NEW YORK, Nov 11. There was another break of He a pound In the price of raw sugar today, with Cubas selling at 6 cents, cost and freight, a new low record for the season. At today's level, prices represent an al- FORMER PRICE $9650 The Spontaneous Response to Our; Annual Economy Sale Is Conclusive Proof of the Splendid Values and Genuine Savings Offered 100 Women's and Misses' $59.50 to $79.50 Suits The woman in search of a new suit may now go about choosing; it in real earnest for with a reduc tion such as .this, prices are no longer a barrier to selection. Developed in fine velours, yalamas, trico . tines and tinseltones there . are "dressy" models with touches of embroidery and silk stitchery rip-' pie or straight- These $5.00 to $7.95 to $62.50 Coats annual $43.50 most perpendicular decline of 17 cents from last May. Big Crowds See Film. "Powder River," the motion picture Made of U.S. Army serge flannel. Chuck full of comfort and wear. Great for sport, and neat for school, or for work. That boy of yours will take a lot of pride in his Crown Army Shirt. Just ask him. Any dealer can supply or obtain for you the genuine Crown Army Shirt, You need not accept a substitute. Further A Special Group of 35 j Lovely Silk Frocks at Will Create a Furore at $3.95 " 300 Blouses Comprise This Lot Georgette Crepe Crepe de Chine Featuring all the dainty, individual little touches that will delight the discriminating woman every blouse taken from our regular stock and repriced for this great Economy event. In white, flesh and colors. Economy Sale Reductions on Fine Plush and Fur Fabric COATS Some of these luxurious, fashion able plush and fur fabric coats are handsomely fur trimmed--others are plain loose effects, belted and un belted - models in short, and full lengths. Salts, H. & H. and Shelton loom weaves. $39.50 Coats at S31.60 45.00 Coats at 59.50 Coats at 75.00 Coats at 155.00 Coats at 195.00 Coats at 250.00 Coats at 4S.55 59.85 108.00 146.25 198.75 showing actual views of the 91st, 42d and 2i divisions overseas, opened yes terday at the Heillgr theater for a three-day run and drew bl- crowd. Evidence of "Prices Coming Back to NormaV Actual $39.50 to $49.50 Grades Such values in silk frocks of this character are markedly unusual. Just thirty-five frocks in this assortment extremely attractive models of lustrous heavyweight satin, charmeuse and kitten's ear crepe some are elaborated with bead trimmings, others owe-their , smartness to dainty touches of lace on collars and cuffs and at the throat. The various styles include tu nic, coatee, waist line and the straight - line ef fects. In browns, navy and black. Sizes to 46. Early selection is advisable. Blouse s Fine Voiles Dainty Batistes AH FURS Are' Reduced 25 Our entire line of furs has been unreservedly reduced 25 make your selection now for holiday giving a small deposit will hold your selection. TWO REMARKABLE VALUES IN SMART FUR CHOKERS $25.00 Australian djl IJ rn $35 2-skin Russian J?9 Opossum Chokers D-L I tl pit Chokers Di I D BEAUTIFUL PHILIPPINE HAND-MADE UNDERWEAR $3.95 AND $4.95. Added to a soft, sheer, yet firmly woven material, is the charm of exquisite embroidery in dainty designs. Gowns and chemise in two groups of prices $3.95 and $4.95. Idea for gift giving. Proceeds of the show will be given to the 5th Oregon infantry band. The films, which were shown rontlnuous- Shoe Prices Reduced This is a permanent move (not a sale) to conform with changed conditions and to give our patrons the benefit of to-day's wholesale costs. $18 Florsheim Shoes, new price $15.00 $15 Florsheim Shoes, new price $12.50 $13 Worthmore " new price $10.00 Every Sale Final Positively No Exchanges Nor Refunds A n Economy Special in SILK PETTICOATS $4. .35 These charming petticoats successfully com bine individuality with extraordinary value. All jersey, jersey tops and soft taffetas in clever color combinations or. plain flounces. There are lovely soft coloring's for wear with silk frocks and the dark-toned models suggest themselves for the street suit or woolen frock. i Iy from 1 to 11 P. M., include pictures of German submarines and convoy shir! in notion. Florsheim Shoe Store 350 Washington Street New Park 1