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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 13, 1915)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1915".. y. tWSEFOUB LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER J J OBSERVER BRUCE DENNIS, Editor and Owner. Entered in the Poatofflce at La Grande, Oregon, as second class . matter..., '::.'' ' .;''.'; SUBSCKIPHON RATES. Daily, single copy - 6c Daily, per week ljjj Daily, per month s Daily, per six months in advance $3.60 Daily, per year in advance $7.00 Daily by mail per year, in -'. vance .0O Weekly Observer-Star, per year - in advance $1.50 Advertising rates on application. Ad . cepy for display advertising must reach the office the day before the ad appears. ' ' ' ' Address all communications to THE OBSERVER, 1710 Sixth Street. JUDGE PHY'S ROAD PLAN. There is bound to he a constant stream of approval for Judge Phy's pltm for good roads, which was print ed in the Observer several days ago. Like any other public question taken up by Judge Phy it is filled with practical ideas and good horse sense. ' No man in Union county hesitates more on increasing public expense than does Judge Phy. There is not a bridge built, nor la road repaired, nor an order for county supplies made, but whnt he tries to save tho county money and at the same time obtain quality of work and merchan dise. ' His idea of the stnte building tho trunk lines when permanent roads are demanded is an excellent idea, and is much better than for counties to enter the huge expensive task of constructing hard surface roadways in county :units. One county might take on the biir debt necessary to build a hardsurface road and tho neighboring county re fuse to join in the work. "As a result one county would have a good road through it only to connect with a common Oregon diit road. Another reason why the state plan is more fi-asable is that the the contract let for construction by the state -would bo so largo and of such importance that; it would claim the attention of every newspaper and every public mmnin the state thus lessening tho possibility of graft, and giving more chnnce to get a dollar's worth of road for every dollar expended. . It is worthy of everyone's time to consider Judgo Phy's road plan and considor it thoroughly and earnestly, for it is not going to be long until r. hardsurfluce road will bo built through Oregon for military pur poses, if for none other. The general admission that a permanent, hard surface road will play an important part in the preparedness program af tho nation -is going to force somo cross-continent highways and we had as well begin now to contemplate . them. . THE JOURNAL DISCREDIT!;.). The Portland Journal will suffer materially by -thu shaken confidence following its dispatches and stoutly claimed inside information that the Washington state supremo court would hand down a decision nullify ing the prohibition Inw. Tn 1lle northwest. t.h-United Pm scrvico is. Ian excellent service for evening newspapers and the Port land Journal being the one big paper that takes this service, in a measure acts as custodian and sponsor for the United Press. Over the United Press wire the Journal sent out the story telling of what the Washington su preme court would do. Then came the usual doubt expressed by papers not using the United Press and th Journal followed its hand .by again assuring the people that it knew what it was talking about, i Then oamo the decision a decision by tho supreme court which gives no room for doubt and , tolls plainly that Washington's prohibitory law hold water, stand pat, and will be come operative the first day of Jan wary. It is littlo wonder that the Port land Telegram covered its front page with storio9 printed in tho Journal several days before telling the people that Washington's law would be nul lified, and then followed with com ment that was biting and fierce fierce for the reason that it had the Journal in cornor from which it could not escape. Any newspaper is liable to error, but in this case tha repeated positive ness of tho big metropolitan news paper is almost inexcusable, and it .ltt .l.M.MI...,,, ,v1ll r. al nays on ny subject to lv. taken with a "groin of. rait for rove' t!:nt to oi:ie. IS IT A f.OOI) llWAi: Yea.rs and yc-.rs ago soriwo.wJw Nearer Christmas Every pnute 0nI ll P The West Store is Ready to Serve You, To Please You, To Save You Money lOOOXmas Ties for Men! Just Received From a Famous Men's Neck wear Maker of New York Make it a point to go window shopping tomorrow and see the big gest presentation of Xrnas ties ever shown, in one big display and at, one low price. 50c Beautiful . Xmas ties that will answer every de mand for gifts f"V father, brother, son or friend. Be sure to see them. ... Ties that are made of silks of a quality only found as a rule in ' ' ... much higher priced neckwear. 't of Foreign and American silks of Brocaded' satins extra large flowing ends and easy adjustable bands Persians, stripes, polka dots, plaids, cheeks. aiul conventional designs. , MEN LIKE USEFUL GIFTS. HERE IS A LIST OF THINGS IN JUST THE STYLE AND QUALITY HE WOULD BUY FOR HIMSELF. Men's pajamas $1.25, $1.50, $2.00. "Interwoven" hosiery 25c, box of 6 pairs 1.50. "Manhattan" shirts $1.50 "Standard" shirts 50c to $1.25 Men's dress kid gloves $1 to $2.50. Men's knit gloves 25c' to 50c. ', Men's bath robes $3.50, $5.00, $8.00. Men's Pendleton bath robes $18.00. . Good leather traveling bags leather lined, well made $5.00, $7.50, $8.00, $10.00, $15.00. Men's pullman slippers $1.50. Leather collar bags 75c to $2.00. Fancy garters boxed for Xmas 25c, 50c. , Suspenders in Xmas box 50c. Combination sets 75c, $1.00. $1.25, $1.50. Men's pure linen initial hand kerchiefs 25c. ' Give Comfys to Everybody : Jf ' (if dT BAN1GREEN" Felt I 7 II lomly slippers Iri II III jus. v. a. pfc ou. r ... . A A vlr-' " 'r f" Soft, comforting and cor.solingJo the-feet. "L-" y &L ' Dainty and beautiful Comfys for women; . trim, mannish ones for men and cunning -'7 'picture Comfys for children. Packed in colored picture boxes Children's slippers 50 to $1.25 Women's and men's slippers... .... : 75 to $2.50 Dress Goods For Xmas The material for a new dress, skirt or waist, or for children's wear, will be greatly appreciated by the. ma jority of women .why not make this a practical Xmas ' Our piece goods department is the best in town ' All wool dress materials, yard. V ". 50 to $2.00 Silks, a large assortment at, yard... ...50 to $2.00 NO MORE SENSIBLE GIFT THAN A SILK PETTICOAT. . A big assortment of beautiful, ones here in a variety of new styles in fancy and plain colors, each .:...: '. ........$2.50 to $6.00 TURKNIT BATH TOWELS FOR XMAS GIFTS. Large size with pink or blue colored border stamped on the ends in new conventional designs very effective when finished, each : ........50 CHIC THE NEW SKATING TOQUES AND SCARF. The absolutely new in skating 'tog.s and smart you'll want a set when you see them ..$2.00 The Big Winter Suit and Coat Sale is Mow on Isn't it great to be able to buy your suit or coat to wear for , i Xmas at 1st of .January prices? - Strictly new models in misses . and women's '. HANDSOME SUITS Regular $15.00 suits now ...... .$10.00 Regular $17.50 suits now ......$11.70 Regular $20.00 suits now $13.35 Regular $22.50 suits now $15.00 Regular $25.00 suits now .... .$16.70 Regular $27.50 suits now $18.35 Regular $30.00 suits now $20.00 Regular $35.00 suits now ....,.$22.35 The smartest,' Newest models in. women's and misses' STUNNING COATS. Regular $10.00 coats now $7.50 Regular $12.50 coats now .$9.40 Regular $15.00 coats now $11.25 Regular $17.50 coats now $13.15 Regular $20.00 soats now $15.00 Regular $25.00 coats now .....$18.75 Regular $27.50 coats now ...... .$20.65 Regular $35.00 coats now . ...... . .$26.25 HANDKERCHIEFS. The greatest handkerchief exposition we have ever had all kinds such pretty ones and such low prices . Children's handkercriefs 5 to 15 Women's Xmas handkerchiefs 5c, 4 for 25c, 12 l-2c, 20c, 25c, 50c. . . ..:.- - nq doubt had the best of intentions started a habit in the La Grande schools that can easily be questioned. That habit is the giving of Christmas presents by one pupil to another. It seems that in the primary grades this custom hus been practiced, ap parently to promote the feeling of brotherly love among the , children. Wlhen one investigates the plan how ever, clnss and aristocracy soon be come apparent. One littlo youngster whose intentions are high may not be able financially to give as costly and as nice a present ns his noighbor, and therein the paths of the two sep . arate. It distinctly advances the no tion that certain youngsters should clique together the worst possible form of snobbery, as till will admit. If nil could meet on a common plane and exchange holiday ' courtesies it might go well, but such a thing is quite impossible. Too strict attention cannot be giv en to equality among the school chil dren, which brings up the idea of uni forming tho pupils. Neat, uniforms would do tawny with high priced clothes; would give a fine, neat ap pearance to every pupil and the heart of no child would be wrung becauw lie or she could not wear ns good clothes as n playmate. HE HAS SUKJIXttTfir.SfCn . HIM-1 read the entire message it will be plainly seen that ha goes to the heart of things in a concise manner. To all who believe in strongly cen tralized government, and to those feel that the great issue before this government is not to change its form but to save it from attempted con trol by outside powers, the president's words are to the point. And those who feel that with preparedness for defense must be considered economic and industrial problems as well as mere military questions will likely become enthused over the message. Ilis stand is courageous and whilo it is a reversal of many things he has uttered in the past land a complete right-about-face on .what his party has heretofore stood for, it is a mes sage that in our opinion will find a place of welcome lodgement in the American mind. The earnest advocacy of organiz ing a board of advisors composed of the heads of railroad n"d industrial corporations is quite n surprise, but it nevertheless will breathe consid erable hope in the heart of Democ racy. Plainly the president has or dered the "muck rake" to the closet, raised a varnirg fing?r to old time nemocrary and by jnuendo at. least, said he would restore hi business" We note in the Portland papers that "acceding to the unanimous re quest of the people of the Pilot Rock country J. Newton Burgess is about to announce his candidacy as a dele gate to the Republican national con vention." Go to it, Newt, you will make a fine delegate, but please tell us how it is possible to get "the uuuuiiuuus request 01 any locality under the Oregon method of doing politics. !o s :iij.;h V.1 1 : rein to h:i.ir- ; nr.it ' '"''c cW!'iiSrtcy for re-e'c.-tinn :: W4gi to corves. If or.o wiil : ' nation, i ". : .t 9 la ! It A Suit and Overcoat for the Price of the Suit THINK OF IT ! We will tailor a suit to your order and include an overcoat for the price of the suit. We will give you the choice of hundreds of fabrics to select from in The Very Latest. We want you to get acquainted with the finest tailoring in the United States. We want you to tell your friends about our wonderful values. Hence this special offer of a RememberHundreds of fabrics to select from. All weaves and colorings. Guaranteed pure wool any style you have in mind made just the way you want it. SUIT AND OVERCOAT $20.00 AND UP. Sale starts Saturday, December 11th, end's Saturday Dec, 18th. Positively -the greatest- s lo ever held in Ha Grande. , il 'ZiZft Y jrJ JM f.V 0 I? K,W Foley Building. , ) V v JU t?Ka' 'itjJ JL 1 JSm J XL '.-j, rf"'' 'fe Phone Elrxk 1761. ' 'y a
