La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, February 19, 1916, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextSATURDAY, FEBRUARY -19, 1916. LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER PAGE FOUR THE OBSERVER 8BUCE DENNIS, Editor and Owner. Entered in ttie Postoffice at La Grande, Oregon, as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION BATES. ! Daily, single copy j . Daily, per week Daily, per month - Daily, per six months in advance J3.50 Daily, per year in advance .....J7.00 Daily, by mail per year, in ad- - vance M "Weekly Observer-Star, per year - in advance . '. 1.50 Address all communications to THE OBSEKVEB, 1710 Sixth Street. THE PRICE OF HARMONY. After Republicans of Oregon have looked over things carefully tend tak en an invoice of affairs for the paHt thrM, venrs. for business reasons i? for none other, tfiere is a desire to get together. The protection plank rf both the republican and Bull Moose platforms in 1912 is what members of those political parties honestly be lieve essential to good times, and the Democratic party is diametrically op possod in its belief. This being true Progressives, whether of Che progressive party or still within the Bepublican ranks, are turning to Republicanism with an of fer of assistance to re-establish pro tection in the United States. But the Progressives will not sacri fice their . self-respect and become crawling, knee-bending creatures in order to assist in this program. The Progressives believe there should be a new deal, and being perfectly willing to step aside themselves they nalur ally ask that past offenders in the Re publican ranks also step aside and GARDEN SEEDS Our new stock of bulk seeds is now ready DIAMOND QU A.L1T Y E EDS THAT GROW. All tested for Germination and Purity. Out or town patrons send for catalogue. Start cabbage, cauliflower and many of the flower seeds now in the house, in xobes or in a hot-bed. Plant onion sets early for early green onions. Make out your lust of seeds wanted and buy early while our stock is complete as more of many varieties are unobtainable. Special discount to truck and market gardners. Special Offer '.'With each $1.00 cash purchase of garden or flower seed in packets or ounces we are going to trive von this season 25c. in plants. Store or green houses. YVe hlave a few fine Cineraria plants that sell for 50c, one each while they last on above, offer, Come in and see them. ' Spencer Sweet Peas Full assortment of named varieties. Don't be discouraged because last year was a poor season in Sweet Peas try again. If you want absolutely trash' seeds come to-us We have the goods. SEEDS THAT GROW. i La Grande Seed i and Floral Co. that a now deal with new dealers ap pear. In some of the states mis is wU1 ik ing well. In New York state Barnes says he will not ask to go as a dele gate to the national Republican con vention. Elihu Root laso declares he will not aspire to that honor. The same idei is followed in republican possibilities for : the presidency Hughes is the middle ground, being neither an extreme Progressive nor a rank conservative. Now, let's see how nearly Oregon will come to having harmony.'.' Can the neoole depend upon the conserva- tive element to bury the ambitions of some of its members and will the j Progressives wait until a reasonable time has expired to give tne conserva tives time to act? - It is not well to pay attention to ex tremists on either side of this import- 'ant question, but rather seek sane j middle ground and choose men who have not been too active either for or against. The price of hurmony in Oregon Re publican ranks is not heavy, but with out harmony President Wilson is very liable to walk off with the state at tached firmly to his belt in November. New York state campaign an: nounces 'preparedness as the key note, and President Wilson has for several weeks been pounding it into the Democratic party that "prepared ness" is the keynote of the Democratic side of the campaign. Thus, wij nave the peculiar situation of each side trying to out-prepare the other. . Talk about quick money. One maa had a barrel of dye worth $400 in ordinary times and he lias just sold it for $11,000. That is much sure: than playing "barrelled pork." . Please, Mr. Hicks, cut out your ap proaching storm which you allege and aver will be -worse than the storm of two weeks ago. We know when we have tad enough. . From the way things are starting off in February this is sure to be a. political year. . ' The Russians keep constantly at it. ?TTT . n. ' Eastern buyers are advancing bids on Pacific coast wheat, says the dis patches. Keep up the good work, for Grande Ronde valley has a few bush els left unsold. i Next to the Telephone Office. if ! O PS J US H r "SICKNESS IS BAD," BUT POVERTY, AND DEPENDING UPON XHARITY" IS WORSE. WE CAN'T ALWAYS PREVENT SICKNESS. BUT POVERTY IS NEARLY ALWAYS THE RESULT OF EXTRAVAGANCE AND WASTE. MOST MEN CANfSAVE PART OF THEIR EARNINGS FROM THEIR WORK OR THEIR BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY DENYING THEMSELVES, WHEN SICKNESS COMES DON'T LET IT FIND YOU WITH OUT MONEY. PUT MONEY IN THE BANK FOR SElF-PROTECTION. BANK WITH US. WE PAY 1 PER CENT INTEREST ON TIME DEPOSITS La Grande National Bank LA GRANDE, OREGON Capital $200,000.00 Surpjul $60,000.00 RKarcM $1,000,000.00 That Laymen's campaign in Po. land is causing an awakening of tHe people almost as intense as a Billy Sunday revival. We still have a little snow left ai a souvenir. Keep in mind this year is to be a banner year in La Grande's business history. Time is sure some adjuster. Fcr instance we know of a few of those ragged, dirty boys that mama would not let us play with are now so rich tihv airf nn Tmur AVfirv morniTicr in n J j c- - manicurist s cnair. A California man has had his stomach removed, according to an item which remarks upon the fact that he survives. The really -remarkable thing to do, at present prices, is to survive with one. President 'WSlsoin avers tihat the "final test of American ideal" has come. Somewhat of a cryptic ex pression since the American ideal seems to be quite generally the Amer ican dollar. The more we compare our coal bin with the advantages of a tropical cli mate, the more we feel like conserv ing our wherewith and letting the South African heathen swelter along without the benefits of a foreign mis sionary fund. Patient Is Improving. Mrs. Wlm. Hawkins, of Fruitdals, who has been on the sick list the past week, is improving. TEACHERS MEET. (Continued From Page 1) Fred J. Holmes, President F. L Movers, Cashier C. C. Penington, Vice President E. Zundel and H. E. Coolidge, Assistant Cashiers. Fred ' Holmei C C. Penington A. Blokland , DIRECTORS. J. G. Snod grass . H. S. Browhton A. T. HiU J. F. Conley F. L. Meyers . H. E. Coblidge a period of three years. This was carried unanimously. Prof. Strange spoke on Limitations of Athletics in which he advocated abolishing the Friday game because of the expense it entails to school work. He protested against trips for athletic teams because of the school ""o.it by team members. He regretted deeply the over-emphasis now (put on winning in school athletics and In stated finally that a coach should be a member of the school. In his every contention he seemed to have hearty support, although ad journment occurred for lunch befoi-e the discussion opened and immediately upon reconvening this afternoon Vto(. Strnngc's stand on athletics was considered by Lho nrsembly as a whole. Friday (inmcs Taboo. Early in the aftpmocn session the association passed the resolution klll- . ... ilk-? .AfVU VWi lnr FridaV hiirh school Barnes, resolution opposing long trips was al Lso taken but in reference no the coaching phase, Rule 10 of the state association was deemed to have juris diction, it saying no person other than one directly under the super vision of' the superintendent shall .coach. That rule is now being fol- j lowed Dy w principal Bbiiuuis. .. i - Military Training Topic. ; ' Ono of the vital questions before ! ,the public toduy is military, training :jn schools. This subject was ably j handled by trot. a. u. voemer, priii cipal of the Baker high school.. . He I said in part: ' ' .-' i "iwtar is tno settlement oi uuikui ties between nations by might rather than by right. . War is undesirable; it is a destroyer of wealth, of manhood, of homes, of ideals. It takes people back to the time of their uncivilized nncestors. and brings out the worst in them. War is, as Sherman said, a ! sulphurous monosyllable. "We are human; trouble is bound to come between individuals and be tween nations. How best to prevent trouble from becoming, "war is. "the question. Shall we accept peace at any price; submitting to the insults .of smaller or larger nations? Shall we let Old Glory trail in the dust, let our citizens abroad suffer indignities .because of our indifferent attitude? 'IWe want peace and not war. rros perity and not devastation. War is the last resort, but if it must come, let us meet it as our ancesors did. This talk of 'I didn't raise my boy to be a soldier' is sentimental slush. .- We raise our boys to be men, and a man will live for his country in times of peace and be teady to fight for it in .times of necessity. , "Peace and dignity is what we want A nation will not insult us knowing that we are ready to fight for that which is worth fighting for. "President Wilson is preaching pre paredness, not for war, but prepared ness for peace. We must insure .peace and we must pay the insurance. We can not in the face of other, mili tary nations neglect this, and become the laughing stock of the military world. 'We must be able to .back up our 'strictly accountability' notes with notes of resounding cannon. "How shall we become a prepared nation without becoming a military nation? Shall we imitate Germany and require two years service in times of peace or war of every able-bodied .young man ? Shall we tax the people ,to this end? A small well trained army is more efficient than a large untrained army. If war should come on short notice we could have mil lions of volunteers, but who would train these men from all the walks of life with no knowledge of military af fairs and weld them into an efficient fighting machine? "What then is the answer? We want preparedness at the lowest tax es, least expense and witmout ioster ing a military spirit. Why not have military training in the high schools? A boy must have exercise and recre ation and military training gives the needed exercise, and these boys would be a reservoir from which the nation could draw if necessary. Winy not teach a boy to become an expert with a rifle, to become familiar with mil itary affairs, camping, cooking etc., as well as to train him, to Kick an oval between two posts a number of feet apart, or to throw a ball which de flects from its course to deceive his opponent? . "Military training teaches the .young man to stand, walk, and hold himself correctly; it gives vigorous out door exercise, expands the chest and hardens the muscles. It inures him to physical hardships; disciplines him in orderliness, punctuality, ac curacy and alertness. It endows the senses and the intellect with quick ness, precision and the habit of con centrated attention. It develops self- control, obedience to authority. It en courages teamwork and co-operation; fosters comradeship; thus facilitating community life and lubricating social intercourse. It prepares the youth for better citizenship by emphasizing ,tho conception of duty and service. "M.litar" training need not engen der the m'Ktury spirit. Even if there were no danger of war it would be beneficial, not only for the physical advantages, but also for the mental, moral, social and civic effects .and re actions." Another equally important topic discussed todav was by P. E. Chris- tiensen of Alicel, dealing with Sunday School credits in public schools. He went on to say: "Public educators as well as re ligious leaders in thought have in the past lamented the fact that the Bible Jas been excluded from our system of public school education. But how to teach it by our system and not tread on the toes of the American constitution was the question. "I shall not attempt in this address to discuss the pros and cons of the my opinion on the subject, but sim-Uy cultural subjects. uijr j , HpnnH Everv suspicion of oiy outline as cieany anu uneiiy s i . . , i. -possible what has been done and is tarianism is to be avoided; hence no being done at this time. 1 other text to be used 'bt the Bible. "About four vears ao Prof. Ver. The Catholics may use the Donay ver- P. Rnnirp, nf t.h .lenartment of ision; Protestants, tne B.ing -an.es, u. English in the University of North revised, version. Four Advantages -erf Newfashioned Hosiery It is absolutely without seams. : - - sv.-. ' x-- ;-v It is fashioned to f;t perfectly, end re tains its correct shape.'. . : ' -' It has douWe-thlcfeltoe'cndle high-spliced heel. itui?.;f$ It wears better,' looks better, fits better, is more comfortable, and represents higher value than is to be found in eny other hosier'. '' . A New Process in Knitting Those advantages end refinements are due to the invention cf a machine which knits the entire stocking from the toe upward. , . . i. , It is the greatest improvement in hosiery knitting thct hsr, teen made in twenty years. Burlir.ctcn Newfashioned Hosiery is distinc tive fcr its beauty, it3 perfect-fitting features, its comfort, and its superior quality. All popular weights in cotton, lisle and silk at the prices you have been accustomed to paying. . Burlington Newfashioned Hosiery is made in populor weight, and weave. of .ilk, lislo and cotton, yet cost, no more man am Quality features .of Burlinfrton , Newfashioned Hosiery K Knit-in fashioned leg', no in v . tcazns. JimibwJlnS. B High-spliced heel and WWr-yA comfortable neei-pocKei. vr" - NJ.SNj.jJiJ C Doublo-thiek sole, no D Rc-onforced toe. , Four-inch grip top. Burlington "New Fashioned'' Cotton Lisle Hose per pair 25 & 35c -X. jiij iijii mwii'imjAi A Corset Your Doctor Will Recommend. NEMO W0NDERL1FT HELPS YOU TO HELP YOURSELF The Nemo Corset makers, as a climax to 18 years . of successful effort .toward this goal, have perfected an entirely new method of abdominal support and figure reduction, which will prove a boon to wom en of every figure, from slender to extra stout. They have perfected the Nemo wonderlift into a splendid style corset, up-to-date in every line; per fect fitting, comfortable, durable; models for all figures. The new feature is the adjustable elastic won derlift bandlet, which lifts and keeps the abdomen and vital organs in proper, healthful position. . No compression; no drag on the kidneys and spine something never before accomplished. It prevents and corrects nearly all the ills peculiar to women; banishes all trusses and bandages; re duces a stout figure permanently and with delight ful comfort. 1 IT'S YOUR DUTY TO SEE IT real corse1- happiness is rare; therefore every woman should in vestigate this truly wonderful wonderlift. No. 554 and 555 one for stout figures and one for medium and slender figures, priced $5.00 Dakota, cave an examination to the freshman class of that institution. The marvelous and ludicrous ignor ance of the answers served as a basis of a paper which Prof. Squires gave before the state educational associa tion at Fargo in November, 1911. At this convention it was voted to ap point a committee to devise some plan wn.ereoy crecms couiu oe given in Bible study outside of the high school. "The committee met and laid down certain fundamental principles: . , "First Religious instruction must not enter into the syllabus or the ex amination. Important as it is we must not violate our fundamental American idea of the separation of church and state. The justification, therefore, of Bible study as fur as the schools are concerned is found in the great value of a knowledge of scrip- tural history and literature as broad- "Third All suspicion of partisan ship must be carefully avoided. No insistence, therefore, on any theory of authorship and chronology will be asked. "Fourth Objective and concrete study of the old and new testament geography. . "Fiftihi Attention called to the beauty of Bibical style by an insist ence on the learning of a number of memory passages from both testa ments. "SixthThe work as a whole must amount to the same as is given to any other subject for which a half credit is given in our state. "With these principles a syllabus was proposed. The high (school coun cil of that state recommended it and the 'high school board after careful consideration-voted to approve it and give a half credit if a student passed a successful state examination upon this syllabus. "Gary, Indiana, has a plan which gives students the opportunity to study the Bible during school hours in their respective churches or syna gogues, while non-sectarian lectures are given in assembly. "Colorado's plan differs from 'the North Dakota in that credit is given not only to high school students as well besides it rewards and encour ages "religious education.". "Oregon has a plan modeled upon . the North Dakota one, or is similar to it in many respects. It remains for the local high school board to adopt the plan and permit the high school to give the credit , i ;.. "To enter into any theory .'on the subject or raise any hypothetical questions may be helpful in some ways but I do not think it is wise to draw any final conclusions until 'the plan has been gion a fair chanco, and nil statistics and :!t'ure) ore, in. rtif.,r.Ily, I am nn .nee 1 thnt ro re sults ct a few year3' t v.l wi'.'. speak more t:oquenti thai anyihire -say n- w." "