LA GRANDE EVENING OBSEKVKK,
THE OBSERVER
BRUCE DENNIS
ioiior aaa vww1!
XPteni at the itofflf at La Grande
M seren4-clas matter.
SCRSCKIPTIOX BATES.
Pally, slnglj eepy
Pally, per week
Pally, per month
neTer lived a ay without owning
from one to one hundred faithful ani
mals who would feel that the time
had come for us to mort on If we
were compelled to live without' the
horse."
The compliment paid to tb horses
of this valler must not be pasafed
l.ghtly, for with the many other good
things it Is pleasant to know that
"..J Grande Ronde liorBea arc among the
JtoD. It U an incentive to continue
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horses as our companions; who have the sale of certain kinds of plumage .f
milliners who supply their goods.
Io ever state th;se societies, orfan-
1 top. It la an
raising the good ontes.
rROVEMBElt 1911
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PI)TECTIXG THE
MAS.
FRIEXDS OF
THE GRADE KOXDE JIOBSE.
, "It bp 4 been soowe time since Z have
0m to many good horse raise! in
one locality " remarked W C. Hnbotk
to tne ooserrer today: Mr.Hohock is
here buying horses lor the Southern
California' market, rnd yexterday le
purchased Zl head.
In speaking of the V neral hor r
tarts be was inclined to view It more
or lees darkly for as be claims the
automobile Is coming In so rapidly,
the heavy trucks propelled by power
are becoming so common In the cities
and In fact on "every band the vehicles
with self-contained motors are in use
making the horse los out by thou
aafoda. , " : "
"But" continued Mr. Hobock, "while
all of this Is true there is yet a fair
demand for good horses such as are
raised In this valley and I believe
there always will be a demand for the
good horse. Maybe not strong, but we
as Americans, can never let the horse
, o entirely. It would be a queer, cold
world .without man's best friend; the
horse, wouldn't It? There are some
of us who have been brought up with
nlrcacte
Theatre
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Hfrk 1 . ta
eautlful outdoor picture show- it
larvelous French roads.
"Daughter of the South"
athe. A love story of the suni
f r south,' during the stirring
if
Urbin.
ar times.
"A - Jealous Wife" -
lively little comedy.
"A Sailors Love Letter"
dison. A deep and path'stlc
Ituation Is pictured. In this
1m. The mystery of human
'fe, the sea for a background.
"Ezra, and the Fortune Tel
er" Eclipse. A trick 111m of
lerlt -You must see this.
Song: "Just a Wearln' For
bn,H Inspotllght by Mr, Grlce.
In nature's wise balance of forces
birds were set against insects. Man
In bis selfishness and Ignorance has
disturbed the balands and sacrificed
millions in crops for a penaty. But
man is learning. In thte respect as in
most others, and tne Dira nas more ac
friends now than It had a decade ago
It is in fact gaining friends daily. Na
ture's balance may In time be re-established,
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The virtual extinction of many of
America's native songbirds" ta an
economic blunder comparable to war.
It is costing tne food producers 4 of
ium cwuutry ; minions i '
nually In destroyed crops and cer
tainly has its teffect In raking the cost
of living to all clauses. If one-tenth of
a farmer's crop is sacrificed to insect
pests because he . and his neighbors
have killed the birds which should
have destroyed the pests, it means Ir
reparable loss Vo the farmer. Multi
ply the one "farmer by Several mil
lions and the aggregate loss to the
nation assumes a staggering accept.
And the aspect Is staggering. Man's
busy little friends, the birds, have
been slaughtered so ruthlessly that
the situation in some section of the
country has become desperate. The
only adequate temedy for the condi
tion Is in a re-establishment of the
bird life, and that" Is an extremely
slow, laboring process.
But even that is not Impossible
Some species of birds have become
extinct or so nearly so that their
revivification Is impracticable, but In
respect to most species, properly re
strictive' laws rigidly enforced will
accomplish the desired result. It be
hooves the citizens of the United
States to take an interest In the mat
ter, and to urger-upon their legisla
tures and upon "congress" such wise
action as will restore as far as possi
ble their native bird life.
There exists an organization, well
established and strongly entrenched
financially, ready to direct public sen
timent for the accomplishment of this
purpose. It has already accomplished
much and Its usefulness Is still com
paratively little known. It Is the Na
tional association of Audubon socie
ties, whose merit were evidenced
when Mrs. Russell Sage gave It 3,
000 a vear for three years.
t An example of what this national
organization has accomplished Is fur
nished from1 New York state. Two
laws were recently enacted at Albany
for the protection of bird life which
found their chief support in the Audu
bon societies and the public sentiment
which the societies fostered. ' These
acts are. known as the Bayne law and
the Shea law. the one limiting tbe sale
of native birds on the markets of New
York state and the other prohibiting
ized for the conservation of bird life.
are alert to detect any furtive attack
upon their wards and ready to defend
these friendless friends of mankind.
They have work to do, but tbe outlook.
Is encouraging rather than otherwise.
'For people are making up to the
seriousness of the Situation touching
bird life. They see the waste and
cruelty involved tn tbe senseless sac
rifice that went on so many years
practically without protest. Thler Is
the age of conservatism and birds are
coming in for their share of intelli
gent attention.
The battle is turning, but not yet
won. There is opportunity for all to
take a band. How are the laws of
your state? If not adequate for toe
protection of the birds, it is time to
Make Your Home More Attractive, with
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DRY FAKHISG IS 8TCDIBD."
"It's tbe difference of opinion that
makes horse races," says old David
Harutn. By the same token, things
are always made Interesting when a
few dry farmers get together for. a
comparison of systems. "At tin recent
International Dry Farming ongrew I
jt 1 r t . 1 Ka Am iia-;
slons concerned the relative merits of
various varieties of wheat for the dry
farm. Now comes Prof.'E. H. Web
ster, dean of the Kansas Agricultural
college, and announces himself . as
"ferninst" them all.
"The wheat farmer has no place In
tie development of the dry-farming
area." he says, "The general failure
to recognize this fact has caused un
told suffering and lose to settlers who
were enticed by misleading state
ments to occupy' this country with
the' hope of growing wheat for profit.
Wheat farming bias certain require
ment of moisture and temperature
which are imperative, or the crop
falls. The region between the 100th
meridian and the Rocky mountains
has poved its entire unreliability in
this respect. It is destined, however,
to become one of the greatest pro
ducing enters for live stock In Amer
ica. .
"The transition from the open
range to the abandoned wheat farm
has taught that, forage crops are, .to
ij workable degroe, aure.; that kaflr,
miro and sorghum will produce suf
ficient grain for the needs of the
stock farmer;, that the capacity of
this region to carry live stock can be
greatly Increased over, that of the
range days by raising forage and by
winter feeding, and that the climate
Is admirably adapted to the live
stock Industry." .
To Insure success even under these
(conditions, however, Prof. Webster
advised the farmers to produce feed
ers rather than finished stock, to rals-j
forage crops for winter feeding, to
care for those crops by siloing, to
pactlce approved dry-farming meth
ods, and to keeping a better grade of
stock than now.
Indian Blankets. Couch Covers, Steamer
M i i
Robes, Go-Cart Robes,jfo.
One of these beautiful blankets will make the best gift
V for your Eastern friends.
PENDLETON INDIAN BLANKETS Come in an assortment of shades and -combinations
of colors in the unique Indian patterns. Made of absolutely pure
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c t:cc! uccd in their riiufacturc is net cr ac
high quality as is used in the Pendleton brand blanket. The price is
..$6.00
PP'MTiT.TlTn'M nnTTfiTT flOVT!RS TTip Wterns are similar to the designs in
the blankets but they are heavier and larger with fringed edges. Size 5 feet wide
and 9 feet long. Price : ......--- $12.00
PENDLETON STEAMER ROBES Made in plain two color combinations.
Larger and heavier than blankets. Excellent for using as automobile robes. The
price : . ;.: $10.00.
0 PENDLETON GO CART ROBES They are much warmer and more attract
ive than the ordinary baby blanket. The price is ... -.$2.50
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A
Strong
Modern
Bank
Efficiently inducted, not only In the interests of its stock '
.holders,' but of It depositors and natrons as well
.With officials well known and trusted; in the community.
With capital, norj.log and nndlrldod profits of 1210,000.000
and total resources of $1,000,000.00.
Tbe La Grande Rational Bank offers to firms, corpora
tioni and Individuals the best banking service, and Its ofll
eers sik a personal Interview with those contemplating
. changing accounts or opening new ones. .
La Grande National Bank
LA GRANDE, OREGON. .
CAPITAL .
SURPLUS
RESOURCES
Fred J. Holmes, Pres.
F. L. Meyerb, Cashiet
. $ 100,000.00
. . 105,000.00
. . 1,000,000.00
W. J. Church, Vice Pres.
Earl Zundel.as'J. Cashier
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SEE THEM ON DISPLAY IN OUR WINDOWS AND IN THE STORE.
N. K.WestTteOalityStore
. my dreams. - j .
I'll struggle no mare with the est!-1
mates ; ; i ;
That are wanted at once while the
buyer waits;
But sit on my porch and smoke my
: ,'- Pipe, V.. . -;7 ' '(- - ' "
And watch my alfalfa and corn "get
' ,.s ripe.
I've read the ads, and thiey say It's so.
And you'll have to admit that they
ought to know.
-Robert Seaver, in American Printer
FOR RENT Two front , downstairs
, rooms furnished. Call at 140? Ninth
street, or phone Red 332 10-26-tf
MODERN HOUSE for rent. Six rooms
and bath. Inquire at Duitll's bak
ery.. ., - . " - 10-27tf -.
LOST A pair of eye glasses be
tween La Grande and Perry. Leave
at Perry store or Sllverthorn's.
10-21-tf
Wort Still.
They . tell me Simpklns' wife Is a
perfect "tyrant. The poor fellow actu
ally goes around, they sny. without a
nickel In his pockets."
"Worse thnn that she's cut off his
supply of pockets." Cleveland Plain
Denier.
THE PRIMER'S DREAM
I'm going back to the land! . ' :
It you" don't know the land I mean v
I'll state It's the prosperous fertUe
. land
In the back of the mag:ulne. . ; j
Where pullets thrive in a stingy plot,
No bigger In fact than a city lot,
Whene succulent mushrooms grow
galore ' . :l
In a cellar corner or bureau drawer;
Where squabs bring more than their
wielght In gold ' '
And ginseng furnishes wealth untold.
Where seeds spring up lb a single
night ' - ' '
And fruit trees never know bugs ot
blight.' ,
Where frost and drought is a thing
unknown .
And cattle grow fat upon grass alone.
I've read' the ads. and they eay it's so,
And you'll have to admit that they
ought to know.
I'm tired of the printing game,
And I've offered the plant for sale, '
I've taken an agricultural course
That 1 saw advertised by mail.
I'll buy a farm with a bungalow, '
A hundred acres of land or so
All plowed, with a cow and a house to
boot,
For nothing down and with terms to
suit.
Ill worry no more over 'short-count
reams, N
No cost cheet nightmare 'shall haunt
Sure Thing.
Teacher Suppose your father gave
your mother ffl and then took 3 back,
what would that make? Willie Trcn
ble. London Answers.
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Advertising
WANTED 11250 cash will give city
realty valued at $3000. P. 0. Box 207
9-30-tf
LOST A Pillow mink muff. Leave at
Paul's cigar store and receive re
ward.' .
or cattle. 10-ll-tf
LA GKASDE HTESTMES1 CO,
La Grande, Oregon. .
FOR RNT Furnished room, at 1S0S
Third street. Phone Main 46. 10-25-tf
FOR RENT House and two acres of
ground. Good barn room for four
head of stock and six or eight ton of
hay. North St. and V avenue. Two
block east of new school house. In
quire at Observer office or phone
' Farmer 205 10-14-tf
WANTED Two Ironers at Hot Lake
Telephone. ' ',
WILL TRADE Good five room house
, and .4. lots. .Will trade for .horses
FOUN1? Fur collar, between Cherry -t
laundry and Penn avenue. Inquire
at Observer office. 10-30-tr
LOST-iA gold star pin. Leave atj
1204! Penn. avenue, and receive re
ward.
FOR RENT Two front rooms f urn
!hed for Hht houselv-epiDR or
sleeping . Three blocks' north of
' railroad shops. 1014 T avenue. .
' 10-31-3t . '
FOR RENT One suit of light house
keeping rooms. Modern. 1311 O.
Avenue, Mrs. Swarts rooming house
or call Red 821. ' 10-27-tf
Savoy Hotel
EUROPEAN PLAN
The rooms are good and
Steam heated only one
block from depot
0. C. Brichoux, Prop.
fOD OUGHT TO KXOW ;
this shop, and Its ability to sen
yon best. Onr one strongest
, desire is to turn out tbe best
LEAXISG AXD PRESSING
and to price our serrlcts t
meet jour satisfaction. We be
. .. lieve we do thig. It yonr gar-
: ments need ear attention seni
s them to ns and we will do yonr
work promptly and. guarantee
"not to rnJn the materials. ,
ELITE DYEING &
CLEANING tORKS
aTaln 64. ' fit. B. Waggoner
FOR SALE!
ENGLISH BULL TERRIERS
One male puppy and two
females. These are from my
winning bitch, Bonnybred
Snowbird, by my Imported dog,
Haymarket Prince. For watch
dogs and companions for chil
dren nothing better. Inquire
EDELWEISS KESNELS, 2008
Adams avenue. , Phone ; Red
1532. 1 .'
00
Are Excellent. We CarryVanilla
Strawberry and Molasses
THE PALACE of SWEETS
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