La Grande evening observer., April 12, 1916, Image 4

IPAGEFOUK,
A GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER ,
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1916,
L.
THEOBSERVER
URUCE DENNIS, Editor and Owner
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along the lines of defense and needs
it badly. By this wo do not mean
that we sihould sro in for tihe huge
standing army or the tremendous pre
paredness program advocated by
some nmong whom are the munition
makers. But we do need some con
structive defense - work 'which will
protect the coastlines and augment
ami m-triv tf xwh extent that when
5 one bandit is being sought we will
have more than two thousand men
left for military duty in the states.,
AT FRIGHTFUL COST.
The battle of Verdun still rages.
The Germans may take the forts but
is anything save probably the decisive
Advertising rates on application. All batitla to settle the war worth what
copy for display advertising must tnjs battle is costing Germany.'
reach the iffice the day before th The Crown Prince is hurling tens
: , ad appears. . ;.ltnj hundreds of thousands of Ger-
many's flowering manhood into the
Address air communications to THE (eath hopper at Verdun, at seems ol-
OBSERVER, 1710 Sixth Street. jmost unbeliovable, accustomed to wal
Deputy Sheriff Hal Reos reports
$195,810.04 collected in taxes before
the gavel dropped at the appointed
time declaring a penalty on all un
paid taxes. Hal should have grabbed
another five thousand and mado it
even money.
A little warm weather is needed to
lower the snow so the logging camps
can resume .work. But the rancher in
the valley says, "hold up, let this snow
go off easily so we will not have an
overflow," and thus we have the coit
flicting interests in this life.
WHERE ARE AVE AT
'repoita as we now are.
The frightful cost m
lives. And
'.,.,, 77. , ; . 'yet when Verdun is taken, if it ever
Two thousand soldiers are left in ?s tne wni. is not decided. Paris
tihe United States and Alaska, since js then a lonff way ofr an,i moro forti
tho last detachment of troops was ,; ,:ii i, nm,nnntnrel. for the
TJ..:.. .in.in.iwno ..... w
,, irxuAiv-u. . . . fiphtinir every inch of
scarcely enougn men to make u
street puirade on Decoration day.
Anu yet America goes singing on i , , rMu arui
her way. Few people .realize what it both,Weg are sacrificing men as men 'gasoline he will need a bonus.
TT T- TV 'Try !S were never sacrificed before in the
whatever. Kind Providence has filled f wM .
T!h mm rtt rhta irAiiftw.llftn Tf avd,. ' -
flowing with everything that could bo j
nsKcu i or. Americans Know no want, i
French 'are fighting every
the ground with the Germans.
Human life is becoming cneaper ana
The .romance amid fumes of ether
at the hospital opens up a new sphere
for the imaginative author. In this
case it happened that the setting was
as described and the love story was
deeply entwined about the hospital
surroundings.
If a lawn is to make good it must
have endless care. Note the lawn at
the railroad station. Not quite a
year old, yet it is a gem and no mis
take. The attendant clips the grass
every morning before breakfast.
Still the new automobiles come.
Some are fours, some are sixes and
some are eights. Who will be the
first twelve cylinder owner? Shall
he have a prize? Well at the price of
Senator Barrett of Athena is plug-
We are fast becoming egotistical in Ring hard against the Umatilla bond
our ignorance of world politics and issue a"d from reports that percolate
rest in a belief that because the stars across We mountains tne oia senuior
and stripes .have waved triumphantly i" making headway. He will likely
in the past there is no danger in the have a chance to continue his light in
future. People feel "this is our the legislature next winter, for it u
country and there is no -danger of an apparent one of the biggest bonding
enemy invading it." But they over- schemes ever attempted . will be up
look the: commerce of , the world for consideration at the coming ses
which has ever brought on wars. sion. Barrett will fight the bonds as
They forget that "made in Germany" , will Senator Kiddle, for each have
has great deal to do with the pres- gone on record in a positive manne.
ent titanic tragedy being enacted on and neMifter of them is a man who will
the obhar side of the Atlantic. ; break his word to the people.
iWe are weak, verv weak, in evei-y- ' "
thing excopt self esteem and ability " Union's Horse Show dance was
to make money. With our troops in largely .attended by La Grande peo
Mexico, with Villa not caught, with ile, each of whom tas a personal in
possible uprising of Oamtnza's forces tereat in the success of the Hors
encircling our boys and forcing them Show this year. La Grande is a' god
to fight for their lives, the United father to that horse show and neve:
States has no one at home in a mil- fails to come to the center when any
itary sense. . good can he done to the annual ex-
This country needs -active work hibition.
HUM
The wax and oil polish that
shines quickly and saves
the leather.
ShinoiA Home Set
Best at any price
Sold to ShinoiA
users at nom
inal cost.
At all dealers.
BUCK TAN-WHITE
Take no
' Substitute
But Ormsby McHarg will not get
mucihl of a hearing in his advocacy of
Du Pont for president. People in
Oregon, and several other states, are
onto McHarg and refuse to be guided
by his wishes or advice.
We are going to get out of patience
with that man Hicks if he does not
qut turning our beautiful April
showers into snow storms.
For
Home. Grip
' or Automobile
i- v mv -sr-k
fiii ttiow.
DEBT IS A HARD MASTER.
THE WAY NOT TO HAVE A DEBT YOU CANNOT PAY IS
NOT TO TO MAKE IT.
THE "CAREFUL" MAN NEVER MAKES A DEBT, UNLESS
BY DOING SO HE COULD SAFELY SEE A BIGGER "HSCOME"
THAN "OUT-GO".
THIS IS HOW HE GROWS A FORTUNE.
ARE NOT 'YOU GOING TO PUT YOUR MONEY IN OUR
BANK AND ALSO GROW A FORTUNE?
BANK WITH US.
La Grande National Bank
LA GRANDE, OREGON
Capital S200.000.00, Surplus $50,000.00, Resources $1,000,000.00
Fred J. Holmes, President; C. C. Penington, Vko President; F. I
ileyors, Cashier; E. Zundel and II. E. Coolidge, Assistant Cashier.
DIRECTORS
Fred J. Holmes, J. G. Snodgrass, J. F. Conley, C. C. Penington, H.
S. Brownton, F, L. Meyers, A. BloklaniL A. T. Hill, H. E. Coolidge.
. Cold weather is a little hard or.
dandelions, but they may "pull through, j
April Crops Summary. 1
Washington, 1). C, April 7. A !
summary of the April crop and live !
stock-report tor the Slate ot Oregon
and for the United States,' as com
piled by the Bureau of Crop Estimates
(.and transmitted through . the Weath
er 'Bureau ) U. S. Department of Agri
culture, is as follows:
Wheat
State Condition April 1 this year,
95 per cent of normal; ten-year aver
age of condition figures for April 1,
94 per cent.
United States Condition April 1
this year, 78.3 per cent; ten-year
average April 1 condition, 87.3 per
cent.
Rye
State Condition April 1 this year,
99 per cent; ten-year average April
1 condition, 97 per cent.
United States Condition April 1
this year, 87.8 per cent; ten-year
average April 1 condition, 89.9. i U
Hogs i
State Losses from disease past
year, 2.5 per cent; ten-year average,
1.8 per cent.
United States Losses from disease
past year, 6.03 per cent; ten-year
average, G.C2 per cent.
Cattle.
State Losses from disease past
year, 1.4 per cent; ten-year average,
1.4 per cent. Losses from exposure
past year, 2.7 per cent; ten-year aver
age, 1.7 per cent.
United States iosses from disease
past year, 1.96 per cent; ten-year
average, 2.48 per cent. Losses from
exposure past year, 2.17 per cent;
ten-year average, 3.11 per cent.
Horses and Mules.
State Losses from disease past
year, 1.7 per cent; ten-year average,
1.7 per cent.
United States Losses from disease
past year, 1.75 per cent; ten-year
average, 1.95 per cent.
Eczema Cured or Money Refunded
This guarantee goes with every box
of Dr. Hobson'is Eczema Ointment.
Makes no difference whether it is a
baby, child or aged. No matter how
long standing the case the guarantee
holds good. Cut out this strip, go to
your druggist, get a box of Dr. Hob
son's Eczema Ointment, use if as di
rected and if you are not fully satis
fied, the druggist or maker will re
fun your nioncd. Try it just once, you
will be happily sm-prised. adv.
Factions Bury Hatchet.
Gunntanamo, Cuba, April 10.
That the Marines and bluejackets of
Uncle Sant's Navy have buried the
hatchet and there is now only the
kindliest feeling between the enlisted
men of the Navy and tihe enlisted men
of the Marine Corps, was evidenced
at n banquet tendered Gunner's Mates
Charles E. Hills and Robert Conroy
by the Marine Detachment of the U.
S. R., New York, the other evening.
The naval gunners were presented
with handsome wntcles by the Marino
Corps boys, and the speakers of tihe
evening took for their theme the new
relationship between the enlisted men
of the two branches.
In the old days of wooden sailing
ships there was considerable jealousy
anil ill-feeling betwixt the bluejackets
and Marines, but since the advent of
the modern ninn-o'-war that feeling
has entirely disappeared and the men
of the two branches now live aboard
ship in perfect peace and harmony.
Joint shore operations at Vera Cruz
and Hayt.i have brought about an even
better understanding between tho
men, the ollioers declare.
Why Constipation Injures
Tho bowels are tho natural sewer
age system of the body. When they
become obstructed by constipation a
part of the poisonous matter which
they should carry off is absorbed into
the system, mnking you feel dull and
ftupid, and interfering with the di
gestion and assimilation of food. This !
condition is quickly Telicvcd hy Cham
berlain's Tablets. Obtainable everywhere.
For Women and Misses
Easter Neckwear
The Loveliest of Charming New Styles Just Received
..'---.Just -unpacked arid as chic, dainty, and fresh as you could Mf
v wish for Easter Wear. , , V V ' '. " ' ' ''
New styles in round, square and V-shape, from the simple lit- ' ' '" ''
' tie turn-o vers to the large big flat collars, lace-trimmed and em- ' j.
broidered. '
Among this lot is. many. new square turn-overs' that can be ! '
worn with coats with high collads; also a very, pretty new collar
is of Georgette-Crepe. ; : '
See these new collars now; there is just a limited number that ' .
came in (5 doz. in the lot) and they are so pretty and new
tlfov won't last long. Moderately priced, as always, at West's A
' ' . ' 25 and 50
La France Pure Thread Silk Stockings
for Women at $1.00
95 percent pure thread silk, 5 per (rent pure dye. Nothing is- used
in the finishing process to make 'La France silk hose appear heavy
weight no tin nor weighing matter at all; nothing to injure their ser
vice to you. Extra reinforced heel, toe and foot; -3 thread knee; strong
garter top; only pure Japanese silk used. That's why we believe "La
.France" to be the best value yet produced in Silk Hose we want you to
try a pair of them, the best silk stocking for $1.00 in America Black.
vhite and every new shade, every size, a pair $1.00
In extra wide top (out size) pure silk in black or white, pair $1.25
A big assortment of fancy pure silk hose in plaids, stripes, checks, etc.
new black and white effects and other new combinations, priced, pair
$1.25 and $1.50
We Dress the Boys Right, Too, and do
it Very Economically
You'll find every thing in the way of good clothing and furnishings
for boys. We invite you're early inspection of the New Spring Stocks
and call your particular attention to the splendid assortment of
Boy's "Best Ever" Suits, guaranteed all wool, 1(5 special features $5.00 up
Boy's "Kaynee" Blouses with no tapes or strings, priced .50c
Boy's New Spring Pour-in-Hand Ties, at 25c
Boy's Medium Weight Union Suits, for Spring wear .50c
Boy's "Black Cat'" Hose, (reinforced sole, triple knee, pair ..... V. . . .25c
Boy's Suspenders and Leather Belts, piyced v 25c
Boy's New. Spring Wash Suits, newest styles , 75c to $1.50
"Boy's Caps, the best quality in town at 50c
IB : is
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