La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, May 21, 1915, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextPAGE TWO. , LA GRANDE EVENING OBSEKV EE FRIDAY, MAY 21, 1915. . STOCK SHOW THIS YEAR REPLETE WITH- BANNER RACES AND BJ6 PRIZES Just a week or two now, and that day of daya by which Union citizens to a man antedate . their municipal and individual history will have dawned meaning of course the an ' nual Union Horseskow. The time is ' almost here, June 2nd,. 3rd and 4th ; are the dates, and anyone who visits ' Union, . if. but for . an hour, comes away infected with at least a portion of the booster virus that germinates so successfully and persistently in the stockshow town. Every year the complete announcements as to rules, regulations and what not, are issued r ' . a 1 - a Jew uays prior iu wie upeuuig 01 the show, and the same is true this 1 year. Stockmen are receiving hand some premium lists telling them what to do, and what not to do. Emissaries from the stockshow- who . have kept tnb on tho public pulse say ' that . there will scarcely be a stable or a barn in Union county that boasts of purely bred stock that will not have its very best on parado in the Union show. 'Stockmen await ! for tho event, and as stock is primar ily a requisite in a stockshow the promoters at Union have given much time and attention to insuring pres ence of a good array of stpek. How well they will have succeeded, will be made clear when the annual stock show parade winds down the streets of Union on the mornings of June 2nd, 3rd and 4th. To set out clearly the specific rules under which tho show is operated, the Observer quotes herewith from the premium list, not, however, giv ing a .list of the many classes of com petition for the various kinds of stock, but selecting at random such events as the public generally will see from the grand stand. General Rules and Regulations . Judges The single judge system will he the policy of the show, and in every case the judge is selected with the utmost care, and as far as pos sible, will be of state or national re pute. ..' : , . It is the intention of the manage ment that no premium or. distinction shall be given any animal that is not deserving. Awards Colors . denoting awards will be as follows: , Royal purple . , . . Championship Blue .... ...... .. ....First Red ...... .. .. ....Second White ...... ...... ..Third The ribbons will be placed on win-ners-' immediately after the descision of the judges. Parade Parade will be formed on the grounds and will take place pro mptly at 12:30 a. m. on each day of the show, June 2, 3, 4. Classification Any animal can compete in more thaw one class, and in any ann every prize and sweep stake groups or special to which they are eligible under the classification. All animals ' pure bred must be re gistered with a registry association, recognized by the U. S. Government unless otherwise stated in classifii cution. Pure bred animus under one yenr need not be registered if the sire ana iam are registered, as above men tioned. '.- The association reserves the right to change or modify any rule or rules herein. the coming exhibition will far out rival its' predecessors, and equal if not eclipse the largest and most success ful of similar shows held throughout the great Northwest. Institutions of this kind are of inestimable education al value in promoting the growth, de velopment and improvement of the various breeds of live stock in general, One of the main objects of this show . is to encourage the breeding and feeding of improved breeds of live stock for well defined practical pur poses. Due regard will be . given to symmetry, size, form action, con stitution, vigor and general character istics, of various breeds, with reason able allowance for age, but due re gard will also be paid to heads and graceful carriage, style and general refinement that denotes breed char acter points which while not weigh ing on the scale, add a value to an imals when being sold for breeding! purposes, thus encouraging uniformity of breed type. .- ' This annual exhibition or tne best products of the various breeds of stock horses, cattle etc., gives to the true j sands of peoplo who attend it a better i idea of the vast resources and output j of live stock of this and adjoining communities than could possibly be I oniainea in any outer manner. , j While the officers, director and stockholders of the Association are j giving their best efforts without com-1 pensation to make this event one of which every one residing in this dis-, trict and adjoining districts may just-j ly leei proud tney realize tnat tnis can only be done by the earnest co operation of all those interested in the development and growth and improve ment of the stockraising interests of this vast territory. This annual show is for the people and the people must make it. It is for the public good, and should receive the hearty support and assistance of every patriotic citi zen who is interested in tho growth, development and upbuilding of the country . in general. It was a happy thought to make the Union Live stock show one for the entire county, and we hope that the people, regardless of county lines, will respond to the invitation to partici pate in this event by entering their exhibit of live stock from this and all adjoining counties. The show will be more than an ex hibition edifying , entertainment is highly essential, for it is to be a fes tal time. : Recreation necessarily fol lows labor, and when you come to the show to study its exhibits and to take advantage of the educational features which it offers, you will be delighted with the oportunities provided for re laxation and pleasure. No pains or expense win be spared to furnish the best of entertainment. There will be races of the highest class, band con certs, etc. -.. ". General Information. ; : Entries All applications for entries must be filed with the secretary on or before June 1, 1915. No entry fee .will be charged. Free feed nnu shelter jwill be furnished all stock exhibited. In case where animals are duly regis tered, such registeration certificates must be submitted to the committee for approval prior to judging. .Proof of registry must accompany entry. .Make entry early. " All exhibits must be in place not hibition not later than 10 a. m. June 2. Exhibits must remain on the show grounds the entire yiree days.' En tries should be made only in name of the owner. - . T Information for exhibitors Exhibi tors will please read the following rules and send their entries in as ear ly as possible. No entry fee will be required to accompany same. All exhibits must be on the grounds and must be placed and ready for ex hibition not later than 10 a. m. Jnue 2. , A committee appointed by the As sociation shall examine all exhibits for the purpose of determining wheth er eligible .for the class for which they are entered. ' .'..".' The exhibition will be opened to the public June 2, 3, and 4. " Admissions The price of admission for adults. . 50c Children under twelve years of age 25c Admission to grandstand extra. Seats in bleachers free. . - A free pass will be issued to e..ch exhibitor by applying to the Secretary also to all necessary attendants to stock. , ! ;.'" ':' The names of all exhibitors and at tendants must be written on the tic kets in' ink by the. secretary, and are positively not transferable under any circumstances. . Some of the classes of competition are provided as follows: Saddlera (Five Gaited ' Non Re- ..'', , gistere All horses must show five distinct gaits, viz: trot canter, single-foot, running wilking or fox trot. Saddlera Five Gaited, Non ., Registered '...'. . Combination class ladies and gentle men. - ' . All horses must show three distinct gaits, viz: walk, trot, and canter. f Pair of Gentleman's Roadsters Division No. 49 Shown to a gentle-: man's road wagon (no distinction be tween open and top gagons.4Horses must have good action, style, conform ation, show speed and be pleasant mannered. . ."'.:, ; , . .. , Pair of Gentleman's Roadsters ; j Same as division 49. Ladles' Driving (Single Horse) Division No. 50 Shown to a road wagon (no distinction between open and top wagons.) Horses must have good action, style, conformation, show speed and be pleasant mannered. Ladies Driving Single Horse (Pacer) same as Division 50. : '. Ladies Driving (Pair of Roadsters). Division No. 51. Shown to a road wagon (no distinction between open and top wagons.) Horses must have good action, style, conformation show speed and be pleasant mannered. Ladies Driving Pair Roadsters Pacers Same as Division 51. Combination Harness and Saddle -, Horse Division No. 52 Horses suitable to' use in harness and under saddle to be shown to appropriate vehicle first, then unharnessed in the ring and snown under saddle. .- x Jumping Competition Gentlemen , To be ridden by. the owner or his accredited representative. To carry a minimum weight of 135 lbs. The total number of faults will decide. In case of any equality of faults the judges will require additional jumps. In case of refusal at any one fence, n horse will be allowed two more trials at the same fence; should it then refuse, it will be disqualified ANOTHER PROOF OFTHE EFFICIENCY OF ELECTRIC RANGES ' The new Darland apartment houses on Fourth Street will be equipped with Hughes Electric Ranges throughout. The installation of these ranges' will make these apartments the most modern and convenient furnished apartments in the city. : ; .- . v. v-, ' . Why not have an electirc range in your home? Our meter readers are distributing a pamphlet of. information on this subject, please read it" carefully, then call at our office, where samples are on display, for further information. Eastern Oregon Light & Power Company Some Forms of Rheumatism Curable ' Rheumatism is a disease character ized by pains in the joints and in the muscles. The most common forms are: Acute and Chronic Rheumatism, Rheu matic Headaches, Sciatic Rheumatism and Lumbago. All of these types can be helped absolutely by applying some good liniment that penetrates.- An application of Sloan's Liniment two or three times a day to the affected Fart will give instant relief. Sloan's iniment is good for pain, and especi ally Rheumatic Pain, because it pene- trates to the seat of ' the trouble, soothes the afflicted parts and draws tlie pain. "Sloan's Liniment is all medi cine." Get a 25c. bottle now .Keep it handy in -case of emergency. - WANTED A lady roomer. Oneww, employed during the day. A good(T) home for little or no rent in return 1 for company at night. Inquire at Observer. Adv. 5-fel-tf. fContinneH on Paare B.) HEARS, GLACIER NATIONAL PARK'S INDIAN PATRIARCH, SEEKS THE FOUNTAIN OF Y01TH AT PORTLAND'S ROSE FESTIVAL - , Officers. M. S. Levy, President, J. W. Spen cer, Vice-President. Geo. A. Schibird Secretary. C. W. Wright, Treasurer. Executive Board Robert Withycombe, G. S. Levy Tony Smith, C. G. Benson W. J. Townlcy. Marshals for The Day. Dexter Mcllray, Tony Smith, Leo Mulvehill, J. A. Benson, Alexander, f. ,ter;,LS; ' Benson ' F- A. Bidwell, urn. i-niiups, jesse spencer. ' Standing Committee Publicity G. W. Benson, J. F. Hutchinson, W5U Vogel Finance L. A. Wright, T. T. Cock, J. P. Myers. Classification book G. S. Levy David Couper,, Transportaion D. Couper, R. H. England, G.E. Dunklee F. A. Bidwell, G. F. Hall, E. L. Mcintosh. . Expense Guaranty Thomas Brash er, T. T. Cock, L. A. Wright. Judges D. Couper, Robert Withy combe. F,rom,d,f"G- S Levy' W- B.' Butter field, J. W. Spencer. Raccs-G. S. Levy, E. 0. Zcek, J. W. Spencer. Sports G. W. Benson, Robert With-' - , ... . k. J 1 U l-J 1 , Judges of Live Slock I he managements of the Union Live haock show Association begs to an nounce to exhibitors and the public generally that the service of three credentialed judges of excellent stand mg have "been secured for tho forth coming event. One to judge horses of draft type, another the light-boned class, while a third shall judge tho cat tle entries. The increasing growth of the show from year to year rend ers additional judges necessary. Judges of Racing. A. Schultz, of Portland, Frank Craig, of Union. Thomas Johnson (official announcer) Union. Official Veterinarian A. G. Paddock, D. V. M. Announcement, c. , Seventh Annual Union Live Mock Show will be held on the per manent beautiful grounds of this As sociation at Union, Oregon, June 2, 3, .Large as was every phase of pre vious events of the annual show which nag been held Hm-in. k .. ; .iro past aix jears there is every assurance that I l 1 i OHbOF PORTLANDS HANY PE.AU fir Ul RLjIDCflCcol ft y ) fMh 1 A - . 1111 rW 5 f M I 1 You can't always make everything "just so." Sometimes you will get in more shortening than usual; or make the batter a little thin; or it may not be convenient to put a cake in the oven the moment it is mixed; or your oven may not bake evenly and it is necessary to turn -the pan around none of these little uncertainties make the slightest difference in results if you use . . Baking Powder This modern, double-raise baking powder, has unusual strength and is absolutely certain to raise your biscuits, cakes and pastry light and feathery. It generates an abundance of leavening gas both in the mix ing bowl and In the oven. The raising is sustained until the dough is vuuaku inruugn. 5 "three bears"smokin& WNNIrllNIC.ONE OF THE 500 VARIETIES OF FLOWERS AND HERBS IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK KNOWN TO THIS NATIVE BOTANIST I V, 'A rr J?ousewives who use K C never have "bad .uck" with their baking. f, Try K C at our risk. Your grocer will refund your money if you are It twtf nlnica1 In Ai.Aa ..... " f',,M....... . : . ' warn hum mw. i Gall Main 75 For Mm Your ....... urocene s Hood River Stiawberries and a Full Line of Fruit & Vegetables in Season I ONE OP THE BLACKFEET YVhO WILL SEEK 1ABLACKFEET INDIAN THE "FLOTfER OF VOUTH" AT PORTLAND MOTHER AND PAPPOO 5 E Out on the Glacier Nntlonal Park Reservation, .Molilalia, the home of the Blackteot tribe, old Three Hears, grizzled Blackfeet chieftain and patri arch, Is gathering his chosen medicine men for a trip to the Portland Rose Festival to be held at Portland, Ore gon, June 9th, 10th and 11th. And therein lies a curious tule. Among North American Indians the Blackfeet have a reputation for longevity and the tribe boasts a Bcore of honry old patriarchs well over or onto the cen tury mark whom the grim reaper seems to have forgotten. This state of a flairs Three Dears declares Is due to the use of a wonderful concoction ot wild flowers and herbs of Glacier National Pork, the secret of whose preparation was originally transmit ted to the medicine men of the tribe by that celebrated Blackfeet person age, Sour Spirit. Over fifty varieties of wild flowers and herbs, many of them unknown to botanists, bo to make up this wonder ful "medicine," to which the Indians have given the name of "Pah-toh-ahk," literally "good spirit." Accord ing to the Indian legend It originally I possessed the miraculous property of restoring youth, but one Ingredient in its composition can no longer be found in Glacier National Park. The story of the wonderful Portland Rose una imi.iit.-u me ears or TQree Bears and he believes that In Its freshness and beauty lie the secret he has been so long searching for, so, emulating Ponce De Leon, he will journey with his medicine men to Portland, there to brew with mvHilc riioo onj monies the magic "Pah-toh-ahk," which wlU restore to his tribe the lost secret of eternal youth. FRESH POTATO CHIPS AT TWO PKGS. FOR 15c A new shipment of cheese just in Brick Cheese, Lim burger, Swiss, Roquefort, . Imperial Cheese, Dutch Chec made in Holland, Camemtert Cheese, Pimento Cheese. Have you tried the Cottage Cheose put up by the B'ue Mountain Creamery Co? Put up in lo-cent Packages. It I N.