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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (March 7, 1913)
LA (tRANDE ETENIKCI ORgETtYElt. FRIDAY, MARCn 7, 1913. PAGE FOUR THE OBSERVER ; BRUCE DENNiS EDITOR AND OWXEB. tltertd at Ui poktoMre at L Grande, Oregon, ieeea clatt matter. SUBSCRIPTION BATES. Astir. alMla MDT atlv. ner week ..IW ISallv. utr MOBtb ........ FINING THE JWWf.VOTEB. Ibllltlei to vote be seeds something, like a fine or temporary dsfranchlse- f nient to wake him up. ' - COJRnTNITT COUNSEL. A town 1a like a plant: It may grow anyway; but it will grow faster tf it U cultivated. ' . ' We would be quick to defend tbls community In time of war. ,It Is equally urgent that we be prompt to promote Its welfare In time of peace. - The easiest money man acquires comes from the Increasing value of Ms home. Therefore, the most Im portant work he does is helping the community to grow. The value of each man's property Is enhanced by the value of the prop erty around It. It is not enough to build a good bouse; we must held to make a good town. The seed from when springs this Utah, supposed to be one of the least progressive states, has declared for a law which will punish by a flue the ron-voter who cannot present a gilt-edged excuse. In New Zeilancl a :uau who wilfully declines to urc his Villot Js deprived of It at the next succeeding election, ' Intimately such lawa as th?ae will become General throughout th.i union communlt,g prosperity Is the money nless present condition change to that ,g nvesfe(j here at home. It will a tnaiked degree. Everywhere. en- never bear frut for ng it t lg planted dally In those communltlea which ; gomewnere else, have the primary, the non-voter is a; Tbf town j, residence to- perecnial problem. Borne metnon lo: 6ay )g our children's recollection for awakening in him a aense or nis nntyia ilfetime. What shall they remem long has been discussed. j ber? Good stores, clean streets, cozu. Just bow this 1s to be done Is th; fortable homes? or something else?' puzzling question. Of course, It Is The development of this commun- easy enough to argue that it is th,1ty is not a matter of sentiment i it duty of political parties to present Is a matter of common sense. It ro- llrlnK. vital Issue wtoch wilt call , turns not only a reward in contont- 1ST. - mm mmmii ook O ver TEis List of new arrivals in spring merchandise included in this latest shipment you will find many articles that possibly you have been waiting for. every voter to the polls -by sheer weight of their Interest and force. ment but a profit In property valua tion. On presidential contests and oth-j Human happiness depends on the ers In which the spectacular element enters there are comparatively few who do not cast a. ballot. The aver age man falle down on township, city and state elections, the very ones In which be should be most Interest ed. These affect his daily Ufe and surroundings mnch more directly than do national affairs things that are nearest to us the home first of all, and then the town In which we live. Whatever we do to make the home pleasanter or the town tetter, makes life more worth the living. . General Blanquet of Mexico seems yet since to be all wool and a yard wide. - this government was established the , big national battles have elicited a' "What Is good for fleas?" popular attention which the local t correspondent. A live dog straggles only seldom can gain. best thing we know of. Education In the knowledge of how local government and policies affect the Individual has done much to over come Indifference, but apparently more has to be done before the gen eral public will participate In the elections as it should. It seems only A big load has been lifted from the Jnst that the state have some methr French people. .With Jheir new pres-. for Impressing a sense of duty on ihe Men!, on the lob, whenever anything lazy and careless. If a man does not worries the nation It can shrug Its care enough about his civic respon- shoulders and say: "Let Polneare." asks a la the With spring lamb selling for a dollar a pound In Wasblngtton, lots of tiNe office Jiolders will be glad to savothelr bacon after March 4. j-'V -i . ..,. f mm s ... i -r r . . 4f jf . Misses' Spring Coats Our first showing of spring styles for misses includes many charming styles at very at tractive prices $4.50 to $7.50 NEW NECKWEAR in latest styles of jabots, frills, ribbon bows, and lace collars, , , 25c to $1.00 NEW RTJFFLINGS in w'jiite, ecru and Persian effects'. 20c to 35c Yd. PIPING BANDS All colors, easily and quickly attached 15c Yd. NEW EMBROIDERY MATERIALS ' All the wanted kinds of threads in this new shipment. D. M. C. Cordonett Special. ' Klostersilk Cordonett Special D. M. C. White Emb. Floss D. M. C. Colored Untwisted GLOVERSILK GLOVES ir f.Il shades and weights, both long and . short lengths. BORDERED VOILES A very attractive new material . for. ,, dresses and kimonas. 25c Yd. WEIGHTED DRESS TAPE 10c Yd. COTTON RICK RACK 12 Yd. Bolts 15c Bolt. Gold Trimming Cords New Valenciennes Laces New Elastics Bias Lawn Tape NEW PERCALES in a wide variety of dainty light pat terns yard wide. . , 15c Yd. Spring Shoes For Women and Misses Just arrived in our exclusive sioe department. . Sole agents for the following well known makes of high grade footwear. L. National Protective Service A COLLECTION SYSTEM THAT COLLECTS. We have the system that collects. It makes no difference how large or small your ac counts, or how far scattered your debtors, ft Is equally efficient, equally successful. Vou can use It In your busineHB for those de linquent accounts. SO COLLECTION MO CHARGE l'lioae Bed 8051 Room 9, Newlla Drug Bid. 7r l I i Pingree Made Shoe IN THIS MAKE WE' ARB SHOWING 3TEr 8H0IS r" FOIt WOKEN. Brown Suede Button Brown Vici Button Black Suede Button with cravenetted Top. Patent Button with dull tops. Prices $3.50 to $5.00 Utz & Dunn Shoes For botlrwomeif and misses. ! "! Velvet Button with dull kid top Patent Button with cloth top Black Suede Button hijh toe Matt Kid Button Tan Calf Button Prices $3.00 to $5.00 mono -miamMmbi The Test of Time Time determines whether the policies under whlsh a kaak Is eptr aluu ikia sufu. Tbls bank has been In business twenty-six years. It has grown steadily until It has become one of the strege and most prosperous financial Institutions In the West. The soundness of Its policies Is attested by the long list of tenserv ative business men who transuvt their business here; alee sy an earned surplus of t30.0.nc. the work of time aad the res-jlt ef conservative management .This bank has facilities for taking care of more Ugh grade busi ness and offers Us services to those who appreciate the sest in banking. La Grande National Bank La Grande, Oregon Capital. llOO.OOa.OO Surplus, JI.10.000O0 Resources, 1.1I0.W.0O DESIGNATED DEPOSITORY OF I'NITED STATES GOTEiPiXEST. CX1TED STATES POSTAL SAVINGS DKPOSITVBT. NEW OXFORDS REC'D for children, misses and wo men. New shapes in all the popular leathers. Sole Agents. for WESTS THE QUALITY STORE DR. SCHOLL'S SPECIAL TIES A tested remedy for many A tested remedy for every ailment of the foot. THE IMG OUTDOORS. (By J. Edward Hungerford.) I'm leaving the city of brick and steel Where the restless millions flow, I am going back to a life that's real, Away from the sham and slow; You con have your buildings that tow er on high, . Your traffic that hums and roars; It's me for the arch of the kindly sky. The life of the Big Outdoors. I have served my time In the' busy i mart, A martyr to clock and bell; And I'm off again to old Nature's heart For rest and a breathing spell; I am hiking back to the unmarked ways Where the wind blows clean and free; It's the sliver nights and the golden days The hills and the plains (or me. Lot me be Pard to the pla'ns and ituompanled by a certified check hills. A son of the honest soil; You can have the run of your crowd ed streets. Where the surging traffic pours, It's me for the peace of the far re treats. And life in the Big Outdoors. the sum of $2800.00. The successful bidder will be re qu. -td to pay for said bonds w'thly ten 10) days after notice thai slid bonds are ready for delivery. I Grande. Oregon, Fehrnai;. 2."t.. 1?JJ. LEE WARXICK. Recorder of the City of La Grande. Oregon. 3.4.6t FOR. RENT 6 room cottage. First and Grandy. Phone Red 3651. - 3-6-3tp BEE I have turned my back on the vast turmoil. Where the worker come and go: I have said good-by to a life of toil. In the blinding furnace glow; I have closed the book on a ten-hour creed. And shaken my dinner-pail. And I've got no boss but myself to hcyd and the Ross of the open trail. You can live your life In the shops and mills. Where the sweating legions toll; PROGRAM AT ARC AOL 1 "VM1LIAU DAN," KAT DHAKA. 2 "WINNER IS LO.SEIl", COMEDY 3 HAIRTFORD SISTERS, iy VAU DEVILLE. 4 "DEEP SEA SHELLHSH." ED. rCATIONAL. - ' i . .'. A .tT ERICAN FEATURE. "IKKJS MILL BE DOGS", A FARCE COMEDY. T-CLARK A OIAPAN. IN Mf. SIC, J FOR SALE OR TRADE FOR CITY PROPERTY 10 acres of improved strawberry land at Kennewfck. Wn. REXALL GOLDFISH I FREE Two Beautiful Cold Fish and Acquarium (liven Free with each package of Rexall Liver Salts or Armstrong Croup Ointment. Address Box 34.1 I.a Grande, Ore. 3-7-6t NOTICE TO BOND BUYERS. Talk with those who have taken advantage of the extraordinary offer and see how well satis fied they are. There is a pair of fish left for you if you come soon. Notice Is herebv elven that th' fi.v of La Grande. Union county, Oregon, i will receive sealed bids for the tn'r- J chase of Improvement bonds. In t.:e I sum of $:.6.312.21. In denominations J of $.'.00.00. bearing Intere: at si j.er't cent per annum, payable seml-nin ! nually said bids to be filed wl.b t.ie city recorder not later than S o'clock I l. pi., March 19th, 191.1, and mu; bo " The Hill Drug Store j REXALL STORE if
