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x H w. Li " PAGE TWO Come to Beautiful Opera House Block Want adi ,pay. out cent a word Soo-Spokane Route SHORT LINE' I1'.-'-;.; to Llinneapolis, St.Paul AND ALL POBfTS EAST EQUIPMENTS Electric-lighted ; Observation Cars and Standard Sleeper, the most up-to-date . Tourist Can and through din era. ": : . .":-: i Through tickets to all ponta ... east are on tale by your local agent at lowest current fares, Details 1 Berths Literature Q. M. Jackson, Geo. A, Walton, Trav. PasB. Agt Gen. Agt j 11 Wall SL, Spokane. , 3c The cuffs on .your shirt have the proper shape if done on dbr Press ' Ma chine, ; --.v ".: . Call end see vhow it's done CHERRY'S NEW LAUNDRY NewTransfei M. k Leader PROPRIETOR PHONE RED 13762 Draying of All Kinds Poultry Su pplie Sold By Water-Stan v;oo , -my. hep, LA GRANDE EFO 4 our store and see! China and Silver Premiums for all Gash Purchases, of $.00 i COXFECEJiCE PROGRAM OCT. Annual Commonwealth Day Will be Riplrte With Important Addresses. x University of Oregon. Knvn Tn 23 (Special) The third annual com monwealth conference will be observ ed at the University of Oregon on Fri day and Saturday, January 13 and ii. The program numbers some of the most prominent men and women In the state, Including papers by Gover nor-Elect Oswald West, Mrs. Clara H. Waldo, former lecturer for the State Grange, Mrs. Sarah A. Evans, Presi dent of the Federation of Women's Clubs, Hon. Chas. Galloway, member of the State Tax Commission, Dr. Wm. House of the Medical School Faculty In Portland, and J, C. Stevens, former ly Uv S. District Hydrographer. The official programs. for the conference are as follows:. . .; Friday Afternoon. "Steps Toward" the Attainment of Ideal Conditions for the Rural Com' nmnitles of Oregon," paper by Clara H. Waldo; dlscuBBions by C. E. Spence, Master Oregon State Grange; H. A, Darnall, lecturer state grange; and L. R. Alderman, state superintendent of public instruction 'Improvement of Life Conditions in Oregon Through Co-operation of Wo men's Clubs of Oregon and the State University and other Agencies of So cial Betterment." Paper by Sarah A. Evans; discussion by representatives of Women's Club of the state, Friday Afternoon. "Enlistment of University Alumni in More Active Social Service." Paper by Hon, Charles V. Galloway; discussions led by representatives-of University Clubs of state. i Friday Evening. "Oregon's Problems Growing Out of Large Land Holdings and Transoor-1 tatloh Conditions In the . State." Ad dress by GovernorElect Oswald West. Saturday Forenoon, Jan. 14. ' . "Development of Public Health Conscience in the People of Oregon." Paper by William House, M. D., dis cussions led by W. Carleton Smith, M. D. "The Civic Responsibility of the Lawyer." Discussions by members of the Oregon Bar Association. Saturday Aftornoon. A Sclentlfle Inventory of Oregon's The George Palmer RETAIL DIPARTMEH) j : We solicit yourVders for Shingles, Rubbetoid RooVng . , Deadening Felt'JBuiiding Paper. We are prepared to furnish and 'deliver material, promptly. Phone Main 8. x WE ARE PREPARED TO FURNISH GRANULATED BONS, OYSTER SHELL GRIT. SCRATCH FOOD, PROTEINA. FLAX SEED MEAL, AL FALFA MEAL, POWDERS AND TON ICS IN ANT QUANTITY AT RIQHT FRICBJS. flour OBSERVER, Every section in complete readiness to I? km 0M ITS Store Open Evenings This Week Land, Water and Mineral Resources through co-operation of Topographic Hydrographlc and Mineral Surveys. Paper by J. C. Stevens; discussions by Hon. J. N. Tnl;. n o h?s?7 Zl V. t. Reclamation; and John H. Lewis, the state engineer. : - : "Utilization of Oregon's Power Re source Upon the Farm and in the Home and Factory." , Discussions by Representative electrical engineers of the state. ' ; ; . ' Many visitors are expected from the state at large. An Invitation will be extended to the members of, the state legislature to attend the' sessions on Saturday afternoon. The Eugene Com mercial Club has pledged Its financial support towards entertaining the law makers and defraying their traveling expenses.;' .''.' : TIIEI ALL DEMAXD IT. ' La Grande, Like Every City and Town In the Union, Receives It, People with kidney ills want to be cured. When ono suffers the tortures of . an aching back, relief is eagerly sought for. There are many remedies today that relieve but do not, cure, Here Is evidence to prove that Doan's Kldnev Pills cure, and the cure is lasting. .' . ' H. P. SwisherV 2467 Madison St Baker City, Ore., say: "Kidney com plaint In my case was caused by ex cesslve horseback riding. The back ache steadily became worse as time passed and there were other annoy ing symptoms of kidney complain In evidence. Learning, of Doan's Kidney Pills I' began their use and they not only restored my kidneys to a normal condition, but rid me of the backache and pains. I shall always take pleas ure in recommending Doan's Kidney j Pills." (Statment given November 4, 1907.) Lasting Results. Mr. Swisher was interviewed on May' 28. 1910, and he added to the above. "The cure made by Doan's Kidney Pills in my 'case has been per manent I gladly confirm all I have previously said nbout this remedy," For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-MUburn i Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. ' ; . ' . Remember the name Doan's anu take no other. Dec. 19. 21 23 Co. Main 70 Ind. 121 1425 Jefferson Avenue SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 JiO LOXGEB ' cdjiSlDEKED BY OWJJEBS AS AN EXPENSE. raving of the. Entire Residence Dls- . trkt is Pronhl z IlcI. W - : Izatlon of the Future. V ; Even If Fourth street is torn up for the winter and traffic on that thor oughfare for several blocks is not permitted, the (people residing in that part of the city have no complaint for they realize In tho springtime the steam roller will' mash down all the trouble spots and the street will be coated with the hard surface pave ment. '-' ;'- This Is the first winter. La Grande has ever experienced since she po- sessed paved streets and the pleasure of the inhabitants over the improve ment is worth the price It cost. When the city council decided that pave ment should be laid in the business district there occurred the usual crit icism from a small per cent of the people. Now that the paving Is show ing its merits not a word of anything but strongest praise Is beard, i The pavement selected Is bitullthic. The work was done by the Warren Con struction Company.; ; . r In former winter Beasons when even on Adams avenue it was hard to haul a load, on-principal residence streets where a delivery wagon could scarce ly get through the mud, now the clat ter of the, horses hoofB on the pave ment Is really sweet music to the ear of every property owner In La Grande. ; The comparison of paved and un paved districts this season is so mark ed that it will be no surprise If La Grande continues to pave until almost the entire residence portion is hard surfaced. , v. ; ; Property : owners, who at ' first thought the expense was not Justified, are so completely satisfied that valua tions on property have Increased with the addition of paving, that It is not longer looked upon as 'an expense, but as an Investment instead That the city : used wisdom . in the kind of pavement selected there is no doubt, for It stands the test and makes good under all weather conditions a thing which means life to pavement. When a street Is, once paved with bit ullthic It fs evident that the improve ment Is permanent, for the company will not permit inferior work to go down. s This was demonstrated at Fourth street and Adams avenue at which place for some reason the mix ture was not up to the standard. When the company's inspector came along and viewed the work he ordered it re laid. This order caused a great deal of extra work for, the surface had to be chinned off down to the crushed rock and a complete new ton laid What improvements La Grande is making at the nresent time are made ,wlth the Intention of standing for the next generation. Her pavements at lenst, promise' well to make good for use of the youngsters who are yet to come. i 1 Plumbing and Heating John Melville 1428 Adams Avi LA GRANDE, - ORE 21, 1910. assist you in your buying !! Tpi . in. - yj ,: no v ivery family Iihb r.il of good, reliable liniment For irr.:ns bruises, soreneej of the muscles and rheumatic pnina there it none better than Chamberlain's. Sold,fcy L adies and Gents ; Shoe Shine Parlors ; . "TOM; THE BOOTBLACK" . HAS MOVED to 1118 Adams Ave. where he will serve all custom- ers, new and old " ' r , Purchase an Acre Lot In ; ' GRAND VIEW ADDITION. This most sightly Addition ; is sit uated at the intersection of the Ma cadam Road and the road leading to South La Grande. We are beautify ing It by planting each lot 'to the choicest varieties o( fruit: trees. The soil is the best Good drainage and sufficient water. W am aalllnEr these acres planted with trees at the same price you would be compelled to pay for a small building lot and our terms are r more 1 liberal, . Our price Is $500.00 per lot ' Onr t.ras are $50 down and $10.00 per month with, no Interest and no taxes.. We also agree to look carefully after thj trees during the contract period. Can you not see your money grow on an Investment like this. v ' - Give us an opportunity to explain this magnificent investment in detail, by cutting out and mailing the en closed coupon. , ' ...............1910. La Grande Investment Co.,; 1 La Gratde, Oregon. Please mall me fall particulars re garding Grand View Addition, with out any obligation on my part 1 , ' - ' 4e'4t. ' '"' ' ' . I T Make Clothes to Please You HATS BlJOCKED. GlVl: US A TRIAL, ; - i , the wIrdTobe 7 1118 Adams Ave.,Tel. Main 735 BERT THOMAS Complete Equipment tor Resetting ann Repairing Rubber Buggy Tires t LA GRANDE IRONWORKS : D. FITZGERALDj Proprietor ; COMPLETE MACHINE SHOPS AND FOUNDRY or over La Grande For Quick t M M mt mim am Call Main orlnd. k32 riIrs.RobertPattison agent for GQSSARD CORSETS : PRICES . $3.50 and Up PHONE Black 81 Jor Black 1481 The Up-Buildiny of This Ba I is due to the fact that we have ample capital and that we isive adhered to a policy wnica has been cpnaetrratlve, yet al-g 'progreaslve lines. We -offer to our cuetbmerg modern facilities for the prompt and proper tra-, action of their financial affairs; ample vault and safe room for. storing and safe-guarding of their .money, notes, insurance policies and ether valuable pap ' era and such liberality of treat ment aa la consistent with pru dent banking.' . y YOUR account Is cordially soli cited. V-vV . ;.." i The United States J ' National Bank, LA GRANDE, OREGON I