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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 14, 1916)
PAGE TWO LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1916. ft A - It 7- a: Mary Pickford has signed a new contract for the year 1916, with the Famous Players Film Co. which assures her continued appear ance solely at the theatres showing The pictures featuring Mary Pickford during the year will cost $500,000.00 Half a million dollars 1 Real money 1 Just one star! For one year! The first photoplay under the new arrangement will be "Poor Little Pepina," her most elaborate production. Millions of dollars more will be paid for other Paramount Pictures featuring celebrated stars. Sounds impossible but it is possible only because so many millions of peo ple, each week, go to Paramount theatres to see the highest class photo plays. If no theatre in your neighborhood is showing Paramount Pictures ask the manager to get them. If he's a hust ler he will be glad to please his patrons. Send for this Motion Picture Magazine Send 10 cents for a three months' atrial offer of Picture Progress, a magazine filled with stories, photos, questions and answers and articles by and about your favorite Motion Picture players. Address your letter to Dept. C. 14. ParamounUPictures are Shown Exclusive at the ARCADE TRADE MARK. I mm THAT STANDS or Weinhards Nector on Draught Hot and Cold Lunches at THE LOTTES Best of Service 1118 Jefferson Ave. LINCOLN TRUE jlfEV. CLARK POINTS TO "HIS FAITH IN GOD." , Presbyterian Congregation Last Even- - Hears Tribute to Emancipator. j "Lincoln's Faith in Got!" was the : theme chosen by Rev. G. L. Clark last ; evening in paying a fitting1 tribute to ! the great emancipator. During the course of his interesting discourse he j went on to say: I.inrnln a Fnlth in fl.nn One hundred and seven years ago, the twelfth of this month, in a log cabin within the bounds of Kentucky, AKlihrim T.innln una Hrtfn trtin i ......... ' " ' ...... uu. .. UU.,1 tV) (poverty and to sorrow: born to burd ens ttnu to uuuse; uurn to ion ana to hardship; born to opportunity and to greatness; born to direct a nation's struggle and to receive a nation's praise. Much has been written about Lin coln as a man, as a lawyer as a states man and as a nation's chief executive. ...... . . . . . . ..... ....... .1. VIUU UIJICI ent opinions have been published: The following references are among the records of his life as his great heart touched other lives. True, Mr. Lincoln did not belong i to any cnurcn out no oenevea in what me nurcnes teacn. un one occasion he said "When any Church will in scribe over its altar as its sole qual- uication lor membership the Saviour's condensed statement of the substance of both law and gospel "Thou shait love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and thy neighbor as thyself, that church will I join with all my heart and soul."- We are informed, that about a year before he was r.ssa.isinated, Mr. Lin coln wrote to Hon. Joseph Speed, saying among other things: "I am profitably nngaged in reading the Bible. Tuke nil of this book upon reason t.hn. vnn nn anA li K.lnn,.n on faith, and you will live and die .. m n lAiner mull. At the unveiling of the Chicagj monnmnnf. soma ve.nra mm flm en... . J . .' .v, HIV. .) (J I. tl I . er upon that occasion, Hon Leonard C 11 . .. 1 i 1 ... . . im creuueu witn saying or Mr. Ijinpntn "Ho Vinliovnl irt ClnA oc 4l.n promo ruler of tho Universe, the guide ui men, unu me controller or tne great events and destinies nf tnnnlrinrt n believed himself to be an instrument ana leaaer in ims country of the force of freedom." In a lotrnr tn hia afonKf.ft Tv Johnson, when his faher was suffer ing his last illness, Mr. Lincoln wrote "I sincerely hope that father may re cover his health, but at all events tell him to remember to call upon and confide in our gre;U and good and merciful Maker, who will not turn awav from him in nn.r nvtrnmU.;: He notes thn full nf tlio -no .,.,., -,i nH.ivn, ttiiu numbers the hairs of our heads, and He will not forgot the dying man who puts his trust in Hira. Say to him that if we nonlH mopf. nmir if : ln..ui ......... iv IO uutiuir ful whether it would not be more pain mi man uieasant. hut. thnt if it h. is lot it.n Crft nnur no will ennn .. joyful meeting with loved ones gone ueiure, una wncre inc rest of .us, thru the mercv Of f!nl hnno nra ' join them." When a young nation called him to become its president he left his Lome in Springfield, Illinois for Washing ton, D. C.: At the station manv friends gathered to see him off end 'to them he Said "Mv fvinnlo r,n mo . my position can realize tho sadness I ' s parting, to this people I owe ell that I am. Hero I have lived more thnn n nnii-lA .t i - . .. Mu..i ii V,,. n uciitury. Here my children were born, and here one of thorn lies bunied. I know not now soon I shall sun vnn t . I to rssume a task more than that which ! uevoivea upon any other man since1 the dnvs of iWnohin-io., ti l lit. wii, no never I would have succeeded except for the aid of Divinn Tn,ri,I ... I . . UJJUII WHICH he at all times relied. I feel that I cannot succeed without the same Di vine blessinc wkW tn,..tni.,j v: j . . . "".iiivu nun, unu on tho same Almightly Being I place v viiiii(t:t iiir snnnnrr a you my..fnends, will all pray that I may receive that Divine assistance, Without whicVi T . j 1...1 with which success is certain. Again um yuu on anectionate farewell. Of him another close friend, John G. NlCOlnV. TVTft "Pnnnl J M... . - ..iiv.w.uito unu xor- r.....oo lne very oasis of his . .us wonu-wido humanity 7 is aptly embodipH in t u. .. , , . Fiaao ui ins I "iiuuu muiigurr.1 -witn malice toward. win ennnty lor all. His nature WHS flfWnlv Talmini.B 1...1 l. t . . . uui no ociongeu to no denomination: he had faith in mo eternal justice and boundless mercy of Providence, and made the uuiuen ituifl or f'.hiot v: - i: creed." F'cucai TheRA f.fArA)iMD n : ... . ... WllO led tllO n.ltinn .U.. . :i . """I perilous path in years gone by and who will (laro to deny that tho steadiness of nis hand, the calmness of his judg ment, the poise of his soul were but y.u mannestations ofh his unfailing faith in and his unbroken hold upon Him Whoso illrlfrmnntc i f j uic true ana righteous altogether?" HIE FLAVOR OF "SPEAR HEAD" TCOIIIQUE A Chew That Has Been Famous iof a Third of a Century HAS THE RICH RED BURLEY TASTE Chewing is the only way to get the rich taste of the tobacco leaf. And the only form of tobacco in which you gci Mic icai as aiuic iiiauc 11 is cue plug form. v A chew of Spear Head plug tobacco has a wonderful flavor such as you never did and never will taste in any other tobacco. That Spear Head flavor is unique, mehow, fruity, everlastingly delicious and satisfying. Spear Head has been famous '.or ft third of a century as. the richest, tasti est of chews. It's made of sun-ripened, red Bur ley. And it's produced by the most modern methods, which develop the luscious flavor of the leaf to the su preme degree. It is safeguarded at every step in its making. The factory is clean and san itary the processes are pure-food pro cesses. When the choice red Burley has been pressed into mellow, sweet Spear Head plugs you have a chew that simply can't be equalled. Spear Head is the high quality chew of the world. Try Spear Head you'll never apain be satisfied with any other chew. In 10c cuts, wrapped in wax paper- It's a wise speculator tSnt knows hi own war-baby. i ' 1 l H lies. Trailo Mr. U. S. Pat. Office. The one perfect front-lace corset .with that exclusive VENTILO back, and VENTILO front shield. A model for every possible figure and a price for every purse. $2.00 and up. MRS. ROBERT PATTISON CORSETIERE. Other models at $2.00 up. Residence 1702 Oak Phone Red 3221 Your Eyes Their Care When Normal Don't Scold Fretful Children. That nnrvnncnooti ' .nu: , - luiuiiir ana restlessness is no doubt caused by WOrma Or ennotinatinn Ti wmppint? or Bcoldintr uA amj a treatment of Ktckapoo Worm Killer. conieccions that kill the worms and are laxatie enough to move the bowels and expel not only tho wnnnq hut n.rt.......i... j . . J Tk poisons. These poisons and worn-s bring on i .V "" -,,uuren norvous and ir ritable, reduce their vitality and make I them victims of sickness. Get a box oi MCKapoo worm Killer today at your druggist, only 25c. Yes PROTECT ENLIGHTEN ENTERTAIN You watch this space and from time to time we will give you information on the proper care of your eyes not generally known. We have absolutely the only plant in Eastern Oreota that grinds and polishes the sufrace of a lense. We have the most up-to-oate fitting parlon and manufactur ing departments in Eastern Oregon. Call and examine our plant and compare with others. The firm that tries to deceive you with fictitous advertisement is unreliable, beware of them. j.h.peare;&son. La Grande's Leading Optometrists. The Store of Good Taste WE ARE TRYING TO IMPRESS UPON YOU THE FACT that we handle a class of goods that will please you when you buy them because of the price, and when you con sume them because of the quality. ' " A NICE LINE QF FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. HARRIS GROCERY PHONE MAIN 70 FARMERS PHONE B 192 408 North Fir Street, Cross Track Feed and Hay We have a full line of feed in stock. Good Baled Hay and all kinds of grain. Prices right and prompt delivery any time, anywhere. Wholesale and reail. Will trade feed for good Wood. , Fuel HIAWATHA and ROCK SPRINGS COAL, well SCREENED and CLEAN. FIR, PINE and TAMARACK WOOD, 4 foot or sawed STORAGE of all kinds, FIREPROOF Building. DRAYAGE, TRANSFER and DELIVERY, FURNI TURE and PIANO MOVING. EVERYTHING GUARANTEED SATISFACTORY. LYNCH and STEWART Jefferson Ave. One Block East of Depot. Phone Main 10 Residence Phone Red 1091 The New York Store Is The Workingman's Friend LOW PRICES NOW K ?uito : $5.oo to $10.00 Mens hats and caps gs jiq moo Mens shoes and rubbers ..75c, $1.35, $2.50, $3.00,' $3.50 Men's work shirts 40c Men's work shirts, wool '.!!!!.'!!!' !$U5, to $1.45 Men's heavy underwear gl Union suits 7.7.7.7.7 .'.95c Vo $1 75 Cotton glaves and sox and handkerchiefs . . . . . . . . 7 5c 10c 15e Cotton gloves and sox wool, ' 20t 25e Overalls. Union ... sieVwe,' 85c, $1.00 Suit cases, trunks and bag $1.25, $x 50 $2 00 $3.00 We buy and sell all kinds of jewelry. We keep open until 9 pTm 214 Depot street, La Grande. Oretron WE BUY ALL KINDS OF RAW FURS IN TRADE. THERE ARE MANY REASONS WHY EVERY HOME IN LA GRANDE SHOULD s HAVE ELECTRIC LIGHT. Eastern Oregon Light & Power Co. Always at Your Serrice Telephone Main43' Vy Our Want Ad Column
