La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, March 20, 1916, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextMONDAY, MARmiflg L GRANDE EVENING OBSERVES PAGE FOUR THE OBSERVER BRUCE DENNIS, Editor and Owner Entered in the Postoff ice at La Grande, Oregon, as second class . matter. .' - - 1 "; - ' . - SUBSCRIPTION RATES, Daily, single copy , . . . . , Tn 1 1 ir not WAplr ...... ...a... T.all na Itinnt.h . . . (S5C Daily, per six months in advance $3.60 Daily, per year in advance $7.00 Daily, by mail per year, in ad- ' - vance ; $1.0f Weekly Observer-Star, per year - in advance . . . . Advertising rates on application. All copy for display advertising must reach the ffice the day before th ad appears. Address all communications to THE OBSERVER, 1710 Sixth Street IMPORTANT POINT MADE CLEAR. When ". bonds for Hard-suHace Toads took the center of the stage claiming attention in Union county a number of the enthusiastic "bond supporters! largued that the money now being raised for teparrs and construction of county highways is murful each war; that a bond issue would build hard-surface highways anil III bile vitu wwuim wo wiu 7o more than they arc spending now for roads.. But Dr. Hall's article in Saturday evening's issue makes no such con tention. The doctor meets the issue frankly. He does not tell the pub lic that they can. build permanent hard-surface iroads for the same money they are spending on roads now, but he tolls them they cannot and dhows that hard-surface roads ' is an additional improvement and must be paid for, and that the hun dreds of miles of county rouds must lie kept up when wo have a trunK line of hatrd-surfluce road just the ADVERTISING FOR THE CHURCH A church advertising and publicity conference has been held in Chicago to draft plans for stimulating re ligious interest by means of the print ed word. ' .'.Advertising is that section of con literature intended to in spire action. .....-. -- Be t a clergyman's appeal to his bearers 15e I to follow the precepts of the Sermon i, Mint ii Tinru boras ariru- uil i-uw ini"v j - - ments on behalf of peacefulness is that one is spoken, ine omer puuiiM-. Both have the same aim. ' .''.''' v,,t.K. imnH.h authorities are using the power of advertising to combat disease Governments have been using ad vertising to gather recruits. Every one of tho warring nations has resorted to advertising to assail its nnnnnent and justify itself. Politicians count advertising as one of their important means oi inuu thouL'ht and feeling. Whether advertising is dignified or not is no longer debated, cjiecuve advortiainc never lacks sufficient Hiimitw for its nurnose. If tho presi dent of the United States were to speak here, advertising would inform the people of his coming and draw thnm t. hear him. The irreatest sing er or actor depends on advertising. Clergymen no longer 'believe .that it is irreverent or unethical to fill dhurch paws by means of well djrected pub licity. . lit. has been said that advertising created a need and if it creates a need for spiritual Instruction it would seem to justify itself beyond- question in that department. EX POSE M UN ITION EARNINGS. Senator Cummins, of Iowa, !has in troduced a resolution asking the sen ate to appoint a committee of five senators to investigate the facts of nrivnt manufacture of munitions of war. The preamble to the resolution runs as follows: . "Whereas the profit 'incident to the line of hard-sui-Buce road Just the manufocturo and Bare 0f arms, arma. same as they are kept up now, and j men(. ft1ld ml.n.t.ons of war has t that the cost will be approximately as groat. If you will read Ihis article .careful ly you will observe that he puts the matter in concrete form which could be summed up in .the following ques- tinn to t.rlft Tiuhlic! ment, and munitions of war has a tendency to conrupt public opinion, disturb international peace, and pre vent the peaceful settlement of dis putes between nations; and inasmuch as it ought to be made impossible for nnv nerson or cornoration to make money out of war; and inasmuch as Do the voters want to add a bond ithe govenvment should, for its own Issue to the $40,000 a year .now be-, . . and protection, manufacSure all arms, armament and munitious of war," etc. . Tho senate was forced to this action by a condition of affairs which bodes ill to the United States. Not to men tion tho scores, of existing munition ine weiKnv , giants which have doubled and tremed "favors a bond issue instead of a,.)roductioni not mention tihe auto straight tax, assuming that the peo-. TOOi,ii0i the. sewing machine and elec tee have expressed themselves favor- t-!i fMr,WioK. the, cur and foumfrv able to extensive road building. And ! ,,,! locomotive plants that have com- . t Into..- I . . . , ... .t a J.1-- (ploteiy turned inemseives over io uie . tno oYnandaH on countv iroadB? . That is the whole thing. Has Union county reached a point where she wants to put her neck under the debt that is necessary to build hard-surfaced highways? The weight of Dr. Hull s . article i should the neonle of the county deter mine to build the hard-surfaced roads there is much in the Doctor's article that, must be deliberated upon and given earnest consideration. But are we as a people ready to take the leap? v There is really no emergency. For fifty years people hnve traveled the Grande, Jtondc valley roads, and at best there should be no bond issue voted , without general discussion. Many of us continue to be old fashion ed to tho extent thnt we believe the jtravel road is all . Union, county can .stand.-. Especially does this conclusion . present itself when wo open our tax notices that have just been received. rr.nnnfi..fi.i'n nf irrnini t.inl.R and arms in iWldition to those there are organ ized between August, 1914 and Novem ber, 1915, new corporations to the number of 174 for the same business. Think of it 174 new corporations, be sides the scores and hundreds of ori el's which have been converted from useful forms of manufacturing to this wasteful and destructive work. ' These plants when Uhe European war finally ends, are going to 'be a menace to this country. Indeed, they have become a menace already, Look ing ahead, they hnvo seen that the conclusion of the present war is go ing to mean a closed market for tftwm i V. : f'f, -r '' -vmmm ,' filliTr 7r WW A t V v. &21k?mi h MAN'S WIFE ONCE PERSUADED HIM TO GIVE HER AN ALLOWANCE. SHE OPENED A BANK ACCOUNT. THE HUSBAND BECAME INVOLVED. THE MONEY ITHE WIFE HAD IN THE BANK. UNKNOWN TO HER HUSBAND, SAVED HIM FROM BUSINESS FAILURE. GIVE YOUR WIFE A BANK ACCOUNT. SHE IS YOUR BEST FRIENDIANDIBEST PARTNER. BANK WITH US. WE PAY H PERICENT INTEREST ON TIME DEPOSITS La Grande National Bank LA GRANDE, OREGON : Capital $200,000.00, Surplus $60,000.00, Resource $1,000,000.00 Fred J. Holmes, President; C C. Penington, Vice President; F. L. l&eyen, Cashier; E. Zundol and H. E. Coolldge, Assistant Cashiers. DIRECTORS rreJ J. Holmei, J. G. Snodgraas, J. P. Conley, C C. Peningtan, H. 8. BrowBton, P. I Meyer. A- Blokland, A. T. Hill, H. E. CoolicV e. .v- AHIi fAir rA Tinw enirafed in every possible method of trying to create a market here to which end they are very patriotically engaged in apreading "preparedness" scares over thJ land. There is no doubt of it now. The fact has been exposed in congress and elsewhere. "Prepared ness leagues" though often innocent of collusion, their members generally being , honest enough, are traced directly to their source in the steel arment, arms and powder corpora tions of the country. The "prepared ness" campaign is one that has cost great sums of money, and Dhe money is being furnished by those who hope to get it back when the nation is suf ffoiently aroused to repeat Euro pean's greatest mistake and turn this country into an armed camp. - A lecturer in South Bend, Indiana .nmmi.nili ilk stockines as anti- ,lnt fnr divorce There . may be something in her prescription at that. Girls under 20 are not wise, is the recorded estimation of a California judge. Dissenting opinion would have it that there is nothing on earth u. n orafMr. astute, clever, far- V.J UJiWV "vr , v. m f ' seeing, and resourceful as a young woman in her teens. Mon'o tnira are coinir to be a riot of colors this summer, say the tailors. Riot is probably the word. The Audubon society has offered a prize to the person who reports the first robin. The plan has its virtues, but will it act as an incentive to veracity ? . ? Should nnt Sium Brooks and a lot more of the Imbler folk become "colt ish and playful" when they can have such a successful event as the colt show .held Saturday? Look out Villa, General Pershing is only 30, 40, 50, or 100 miles away, accoixiin' to which press service you aire rending. Theodore Wilcox 'made $600,000 in buying an incompleted ship at Frisco and selling it before it was complet ed. And Theodore did not especially need the money. Some place dn the good book it says, "to them that hath more shall be given, etc." and Theodore is certainly one of those "who hath." Ed. Kiddle is skipping along the steel highway east at present for the purpose of getting information at first hand regaining business con ditions, and !he says confidentially he wants to know if there is a place in the United States where high priced wheat can be re-sold at a fair figure. Pat Powers, secretary to Dunham Wright at Medical Springs, announc es the annual iBrander will foe re placed this year witfe a 'golf tourna ment and hie is now constructing links. Quite a swap, Pat, when you trade western buckaroos for golf players., ASSEMBLY IS BOOKED. Baptist Church Will Have Meeting at Haines Soon. Programs have been distributed for the third quarterly assembly of the Grande Rondo Baptist association to be held at Haines, March 24-26 inclus ive. Thle program follows: 2:30 Devotional Service J. J. Tick- ner. 3:00 The Sunday school and the Man J, iD. Springson. 8:30 The Church Winning and Training Men A. R. Willett;. Friday Evening. 7:30 Devotional Service H. L. Willis. 7:45 Tho purpose of the Baptist Assembly C. C. Wright 8:20 Sermon A. K. Willett. Saturday Morning. 10:00 Devotional 'with prayer for Associational Missions W. II. Browning. 10:30 Sermon J. J. Tickner. 11:15 Bible Study, "The Power of the Bloor" D. E. Baker. Saturday Afternoon. 1:30 Devotional Service J Hunter Howard. 1:45 Evangelism in the Rural' Church A. M. Williams. 2:15 What is a Brotherhood and its work in a Iocal Church? A. R. Willett 2:42 The Men of the Church and Aur Station Wcrk. D. E. Baker 3:15 Js Social Service necessary to the Extension of the Kingdom of God? O. C. Wright. 3:45 Round Table J. D. Springs- ton Saturday Evening. 7:30 Devotionnl Sorvic! D. Lorce. 7:45 Stcrcopticon Address O. C. Wright 8:30 Address, "The Challenge of a Great Task." J5, E. Bakor. Sunday Morning. 10:00 Sundny School. 11:00 Sermon, "The Baptises (of Oregon nnd the Five Year Programe O. C. Wright Sunday Afternoon. 2:00 The Young People and Mis sions O C. Wright 2:30 The Young People and Evan gelism J. D. Springton. 3:00 The Young People and Com munity Work O. C Wright. 3:30 Round Table, The Young Peo ple and the Social Work of the Church J. D. Spnngston, Sunday Evening. . 6:30 Young People's Devoaoa-J. Spring Goats Now Ready For All UVimybeiany color' you" lit.-It -may be almost any cut -you like. It will be correct down to the dot of an "i" and the : i cross of a "t," for wo are stricklers for unquestionable stylo propriety in every coat we offer. ;, Even though' you may havo'no intention to purchase now, come for a style visit. It will turn out to be a style education, showing you how low-priced a garment may be 1 and yet how "thoroughbred" in its chic lines. Interested service, which takes' no toll of tune or trouble ' " to satisfy ypu, is a fundamental principle of this business. $10.00 to $35.00. The charming coat here pictured is a new flared model of Fiskan. cloth, with side pockets, high novel collar faced ia contrasting shades of material. Two tone buttoned trimmed. Comes in tan mixture. Priced .....i.. $17.50 ft HENDERSON CORSETS are Here in all Styles and Sizes'at $1 to $3.50 Henderson corsets are recognized by experts as "par ex cellence" and many, higher priced corsets tlo not excel the Henderson models in 'all-around satisfaction. , , . We are now better prepared to suit you, -for we have an extensive line, including all popular new models for med ium, stout and slender figures, both front and back lace styles with high, medium' or low bust, long or medium hip , arid back. . . ., They come in fine coutil with trunmings of laces or em broidery; rust proof steels and the best of elastic support ers. Ask to see the front lace model at $2.50. It is an extra good one with wide elastic banding over the hips in back. Other Henderson corsets price .....l.$1.00 to $3-50 Children's Shoes of Real Merit In our children's shoe department we sell not only shoes but shoe service. We search the market for the reliable makes we insist on. quality in every shoe we carry such a large and varied stock that a coixcct fit is always a certainty For school wear we've a shoo of real merit they are the .'famous '.'',"' v- j ' . - Romper Shoes For Childen They will give 'twice the wear of ordinary kind. These celebrated "Rom per" shoes have a special made sole that will wear as long as two soles on the ordinary' shoe the price may be just a shade higher f-han the other sort, but in the end the shoe is far ch apiu sizes 5 to 8 priced $1.75; sizes ' 8 1-2 to 12 priced $2.00J "': '" ' ; ' -' "--v-'m '---:; The Excellent "Whites" Safe Tread Shoes for Children We carry a complete stock of these excellent shoes in all leathers and styles for children. The materials are all high grade and the workmanship ' superior to many other makes. . Sizes 2 1-2 to 8 priced $1.00 up; sizes 8 1-2 to 11 priced $1.50 up. .Girls' Fine Shoes for School or Dress In sensible nature lasts, Utz and D unn and Pontiac makes, patents," dull ' leathers, etc., newest styles very durable..' Sizes 11 1-2 to 2 priced $2.25 to $2.75; sizes 2 to 7 priced $2.75 to $350. . Stout Shoes for Boys . we feature the well known "Pat Cogan" Shoes for boys a shoe for all kinds of boys, stout soles, good calf uppers, nvanish shapes ' Priced $2.50 to $3.50 sizes 13 to 5 1-2. In -Uaw i D. Springston. 7:30 Praise Service A. 5L Wil liams, 7:45 The Church and Evangelism O. C. WrigOrt. 8:18 Evangelitflc iSormon J. ID. Springston. BONDS OBJECTED TO Senator Barrett and Pendleton Com mercial Club Chief Oppose Open and violent war against the proposed bonding plan broke out this afternoon early in the good roads meeting at the court house, says the Pendleton East Oregonian, and con tinues: Led by Senator C. A. Bar rett of Athena and Wesley W. Har rah of this city, the war assumed formidable proportions and the ma jority of the delegates seemed in clined to line up against the propos ed measure. Senator Barrett introduced a reso lution to kill the bond issue measure and substitute for it a plan for a two mill special road tax. narran second ed the resolution which was ruled out of order by Chairman J. F. Robinson. Senator Barrett then appealed to the house and a -merry word battle began. The delegates from the west end of the county are leading the fight against the resolution. At press time no vote had been taken. In opening the meeting this after noon President J. F. Robinson said in part: "I am absolutely in favor of a bond issue, because I think it the surest, the, quickest and the best metihod to establish an entire system of hard surfaced roads for Umatilla. "I believe in an organization of the leading men of the county that will confer with the county court, in the expenditure of the bond icsue, I be lieve in securiiKf the serv-ces of the best engineer to be liad, and I also believe in a competent superintend ent of each unit to be right on the Job to see that the work is done accord- "s pians ana specifications. I had the pleasure of driving over the Columbia highway only Jastl week and you may not believe it when I tell you that with all of their expert road buDders in Multnomah they have discovered that they have made mistakes as well as other peo ple, I mean by this that they are putting in drainage pipes where they did not think- itfrat. t.Viow rartl4 - j nuiuu ucou them when the road was constructed. I also think it necessary to allow the fills to stand at lenst. hhaving the hard surface put on." He Reckoned ' "When did your boy Jodh pass his. examinations?'' , ' "I dunno exactlv." nmlinri Pnu .' Conitossel. "but I (reckon it been when nobody was lookto.' .- Washington Star. Oar iWaftt Ads bring ?eulti. I V '- I I