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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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