MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1915".. y.
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LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
J J OBSERVER
BRUCE DENNIS, Editor and Owner.
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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.
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We want you to get acquainted with
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friends about our wonderful values.
Hence this special offer of a
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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.
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