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PURCHASING SUPPLIES FOB THE
STATE.
A' transaction that has almost been
araft regarding the purchase of sup
rnr state Institutions In Oregon
v- wn enr on for years, and ap-
HUB nvw. o - - ,
parently Salem dealers have been the
wofirinrleB. It Is now proposed by
Jay Bowerman that a new plan be
..we whereby the state of Oregon
nters the open markets of the state
ana purcuases uip"
can be had the cheapest regardless of
lty or location. This will give every
dealer a chance to obtain contracts, If
he can make the proper prices.
In a recent Interview regarding this
and other Important Btate matters Mr.
Bowerman says:
"TTniior the nresent system of pur
chasing supplies for the state," Ball
Mr. Bowerman, "each of the sever
state Institutions purchases Us sup
piles separately. This plan should ,b
changed. If nominated and elected, 1
shall advocate, and, If possible, inaug
urate a needed reform In this con
nection. . .
"All supplies for the state Institu
tions (should be brought together and
a saving of probably $50,000 annually
effected to the taxpayers. Under the
svofttm whlrh has always been In
vogue, by which each institution pur
chases Its supplies independently of
the others, there is a wide discrepancy
In the price paid by the different in
stitutions for the same articles.
"For Instance, the state insane asy
lum, which buys meats in large quan
tities, paid only $7.87 -per 100 pounds
for the first six months this year
while the blind school paid $12 per
100 nounda for the same period. The
same article was bought at the other
state institutions at ' the following
prices. Penitentiary, $7.43 ; refjrm
school, $7.00; mute school, $8.00, and
feeble-minded home, $7.7". Even b
greater difference Isthownn the ccst
to the state of -flour used by these in
stitutions. This product at the asyl
um costs only $3.60 per barrel, wane
the reform school, buying In smaller
quantities; paid $5.30 for the same ar
ticle. This product cost tne mine
Bchool and feeble-minded home
each, and the blind school, $4.G0.
"Rlre. delivered at the asylum ana
penitentiary, cost $3.37 per one hun
dred pounds, while at the reform
r.hnn1 the same article costs me suue
tr. sk and at the feeble-minded home
$4.50. Beans for the penitentiary ami
the reform school cost $4.14 and S4.J4
resnectlvelr. per 100 pounds, as
against 6.50 and $6 respectively, at
the mute school and feeble-minaea
home, for the same quality.
'it ronntres only a very simple
V -
mathematical calculation to show con
clusively that an enormous saving of
the taxpayers' money could be made
by purchasing all state supplies to
gether and apportioning the same to
the several Institutions. Ia proposing
this reform I feel that I am only re
unondlnte to a demand on the part of
the neonle of the Btate that the busi-
thfi Btate should be trans
acted on straight business principles
The merchant who owns half a dozen
stores does not make individual pur
chases In providing stocks of goods.
He takes advantage of 'the-situation,
buys his goods In one consignment, se
cures the benefit of that plan of buy
t 1 ,T7T7,T7".r,. . H
HATE A IRRIGATION DAY.
The nianaspintnt of the fair cannot
do anytTiIrc that w'll bs better appre
ciated f'p.n an on so, for on irrlgatior-
day during the wei-k. It would bring
out tome of the vital points of irrlsn
tlon for this valley and strengthen the
00 vmirinr sentiment that the
lani f-, i " " i
Grande Ronde n it haeve water.
tj niitatr.inir Reakers who are
well-DOSted oh the irrigation question
information can be given to the peo
ple here that will be of value and the
day can be made of great value, l'ro
ducts from Irrigated land can be com-
nnred with nroducts from non-lrrlga-
. . j flluatratinn can
tea muu hiiu u yni w
hn he elven of what water will do
when applied to the fertile soil of this
valley.
u I n. rood thing for the directors
to consider, and we hope they will
decide to Inaugurate an Irrigation pro
gram for one day of the fall festival.
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Vacation time is almost over and a new school year
begins very soon. .
chased among his several stores as it
may be required. tVhy should the
state not introduce and practice the
same practical business principles in
the purchase of its supplies?"
When shown a clipping from a
democratic organ criticizing him and
alleging that he. Is opposed to the di
rect primary law, Mr. Bowerman call-
od attention tq the fact that this very
law is endorsed as one of the planks
in the platform on which he Is seeking
the Republican nomination for gov
ernor.
' "I am standing on that platform un
qualifiedly." said Mr. Bowerman. "1
am for the primary law, and have
never been against it. aB my record for
the last six years in the state senate
shows. I have had opportunities for
six years to introduce bills for Its re
1. hut have not done It. What is
more. I shall not he a party to its re
peal. If the people want this law re
pealed they will have to do if them
selves. I have never voted for the
amendment or repeal of any measure
enacted by the people. I have been for
the direct primary law, am for it now
nnii dhnll continue to be for it. What
more can be said."
Taft Insists that the republicans arc
best fitted for office, and with possi
bly a very few exceptions the persl-
dent Is right again.
T. R. admits that he likes to be
cniiod "Teddy." and in doing so sur-
nrlaes everyone. . For who thougnt
that he did not like it? It would in
deed, be hard to say. Mr. Roosevelt.
nn October first a reduction of, ex
nrpna tariff is to be Inaugurated. At
last, at last, the express companies
have grown ashamed of themselves?
and decided to reduce a rate that ha
been too high for yeara. ,
Down at Oswego, Oregon lightning
....
killed a man. is u pusu .
country is going to take on the elec
trical storms of the middle states?
The climate of the Northwest is one
of its strongest assets.
The blue rock shooters are cleaning
up their guns for the big. shoot St El-
Hn nn Sentember 12, and it is UKeij
that some new professionals will be
uncovered. They are after the Ob
server's solid gold medal as well as
the handso emcash prizes offered by
the club..
In the death of Mrs. Cochran the.
Grande Ronde valley loses one of Its
early settlers and one of the best
women who ever lived. She was a
builder and It Is due to the efforts of
herself and men and women who pos
sessed the same splendid character. J
that this state has forged forwarfl
as It has. One of her greatest pleas
ure was to note the advancement or
the community in which Bhe lived and
to see the frontier days dissolve into
present day activity. The Grande
Ronde deeply mourns the death of Mr?
Cochran and to the bereaved family is
extended that profound sympathy
which emanates from the heart.
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THE QUALITY STORE
Treasurer's Call for County
AVarranls.
Scnlp
GEORGE PALMER, Pres.
F. J. HOLMES, Vlce-Prrs.
W. L. RREMIOLTH, Ass't. Cash.
EAR I j Zt'MEIi, 2d Ass't dish.
t I. BEYERS, Cashier.
LA GRANDE NATIONAL BANK
OF LA GRANDE, OREGON
Notice Is hereby given that the un
dersigned treasurer of Union county,
Oregon, has funda on hand with which
to pay all county and -culp bounty
warrants, which were endorsed "not
paid for want of funds" prior to the
first day of July, 1910.
No interest allowed on the above
warrants after August 23, 1910.
JOHN FRAWLEY
Political Announcements
This column is open to any candidate regardless of Faction
or Party and is paid advertising
tf
United States Depository
Capital, Surplus and Undivided Prohts $200,000.00
DIRECTORS
GEOldl PALMER W. L. BBISIIOL'I S C C. lIKUSTOX
w.J.CMCBcn r.'i-Kn9 m..cleatir
F.J.M0LOTS W.M.F1IBC1 r. M. MUIW
frith w mpl itf reel h UclUtlei c render yoi efficient
Old Clothes Made Equal to New
Sltaa,fwiikQnan4 Chemical Ccmiflf tf Ikt
Elife Dying and Cleaning VJorks
Ladies work a specialty
H. B.. WACC0NER, Prop.
Mahaffey Bidg. Depot st ' Phone Main 64
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CountytTreasurer.
What W That?
Full of fait li, liopv and ambition, a
young woman applied for a position
behind the fomilguts, wnere sue
thought the leading part would be
about rlcht.
"Ever divorced?" naked the brusque
manager.
"No, sir," she replied modestly.
"Had any diamonds stolen?"
"No. and for a Rood reason."
4'Vhat, then, are you qualifications?"
"I caii net."
The hiuitor b id to climb n ladder
and pick -uuuk of laughter from tb
rafter befor thy could iwe the stage
next any.
Th Diffartnce..
"There Uu't luucli tllftVmice be-
tweeu a bachelor au4 a married man."
"Oh. Isn't tneritf"
"No."
"Tn bet yew lift there U."
"What to it?"
"A nachalor tries to pleaae noaodf.
aid a marrit4 waa baa ta please bis
wife."
We have just re- S
ceived a shipment i
$ of Cameras a n d
? supplies, and can J
i supply your wants t
in this line.
t Get the habit of
2 buying your FILM 5
S PAPERS and CHE- S
r.
5 MICALS etc. of us. f
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S. F. WILSON, Athena, Oregon, candi
date for joint senator for Umatil
la, Union and Mcrrow counties sub
ject to decision of republican pri
maries. "I firmly believe In the di
rect primary law,, economy In the
use of public funds, good roads,
better schools, strict and prompt
enforcement of law, the square deal
and eternal progress of man and his
Institutions."
Wright Drug
I in ya
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C. A. BARRETT, Athena, Oregon. I
hereby announce myself aa a candi
date for the nomination for joint
senator for the district embracing
Union, Umatilla and Morrow coun
ties, subject to the choice of re
publican voters at the primary
nominating election to be held on
September 24th, 1910. If nomina
ted and elected I will work for the
interest of all the people of my
district to the best of my ability.
Frank About It
"lee here, aiaJanvwhea are yen ga
ng to pay as" . 4i
"Pay aa?"
"Tee:wa,?
"Aa aeon aa 4 aukM4eolai U
settle down aa brtaff arenkt Ma pa
eBvelope."
Nothing Overlooked.
"Whom were yon talking w!Ur
"The Iceiuao."
"What did he chai se yon for It?"
"NotUif."
"It WW b Ui the bUl, aU right."
We have everything for the school
chlldrea. NHWLIN BOOK L DRUG
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MITUND. OK Ed ON
A Bplimdld BoHm tnd Dy ftckool for
KitMlroarMlB.Vlle4N. HiuhtMiool iidCora.
ummiI imrk. U nntmar irwlfa Ungkl to bt o;i H
Kit. Jwrra (4LI.eHit.l 8. C. rrm.
favor the maintenance of the di
rect primary law and people's
choice for senator and believe tbe
people are as competent to nom
inate as they are to elect their of
ficers. Very respectfully yours,
CV A. BARRETT.
DR. C. T. BACO.V, La Grande, Oregon.
The Observer is authorized to
announce the candidacy of Dr. C. T.
Bacon for coroner of Union county,
sirbject to the decision of the re
publican voters at the primary election
DR. CLYDE T. HOCKETT, Enterprise,
Oregon 1 wish to announce y
candidacy for Joint representaUve
for the 24th representative distriot
subject to the voters of the repaW
can party at the primary nominat
ing election to be held In aaid rr
, resentative dlatrlet, September 24,
' 1910. CLYDE T. HOCKETT
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