La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, April 14, 1916, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextFRIDAY, APRIL l,19ltf' LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER PAGE FOUR "! tup nRFRVFR aainst the forcf j! Sf;ejustthast S" 'Si fiuref ' In the midst of alarmi., our ears Entered in the Postoffica at La are deafened by cries aooUl vuc u-..- Grande, Oregon, as matter. SUBSCRIPTION HATES. Daily, single copy Daily, per week I?5 Daily, per month .' 6?- Daily, per six monthB in advance . Daily, per year in advance $7.00 Daily, by mail per year, in ad- . vance J4.07 Weekly Observer-Star, per year m advance second class jency of our army, Gen. Pershing s statement that no similar poay in any army could have done any better is as welcome as a water-hole in the desert of Chihuahua. THE IDLE MAN'S DEFENSE. Cl arity workers in New York have charged that bread , lines encourage :.n ... Uon haw declined jobs, it l")0?i charged, prefering to subsist on the i- . , loaves and conee doiea oui oy v. v.y Advertising rates on application. A1J , pniianthropistS. It might be COPVhfthe 1,&heddTforemt" almed'straight off that there U Zln y something radically wrong with the " appeara- man or with the job if the bread Address all communications to THE, line's gratuities t.t,d'en:er OBSERVER, 1710 Sixth Street. A meeting was beld in a wven mission to get at . the truth of the PRAISE FOR THE ARM V. situation. Three hundred unemployed ' men attended and several of them A belated telegraph report yester- testified on behalf of the workless. day etS d f the fa'ct ttat sol-, "Most of t men , were p muldle diers of the United States had been age' a "Pf tC- engaged in tattle. While the news "They did nol look like a bad :lot. was devoid of particulars there was ! What the men said was that the element of "interest that appeals jobs offered them were too muh Jo. to all true citizens and patriots and their strength. Pa.ml 1n that was the fact that "many were does not fit a man for hard labor , tm. . ... Ai,. ,nv,in EmDlovment agencies prey on the uiRii. - - , j i, , nutri- nrp treat and womwnuuj of the world-old tragedy of death in casual "than ! celut they will not have their the service of country. I t w.ll prob- he " him alive. full 8wintf until it is apprehended by a in v . society pays the policeman and sup ports the penitentiary by whicM legal !d man. ' And when the eAjjiaiivii . - wretched parents aie, socreiy jJ" " the funerals and supports the orphans. This is not to mention tfce moral and .hvwnl menace to the community which such an uncared for family may become. '.'...,, A Count these puonc com it becomes clear that the $360 which New York city saves on each of M laborers is taken out of New York city's treasury and orderliness and healflV-and more, too. 1 tn. ..nf mwi ess of society is in the direction of learning the plain laws which govern these matters, and in seeking for some method which will permit a general obedience to these laws. Uws of society are like any other laws of the material uni verse: they are inviolable. Society cannot break tfcem. but society can bruise itself against them. And that is what society has been doing. W it. this consolation, however, that every bruise society inflicts upon itself awakens its intelligence and concern in that particular direction. We have improved conditions very much, shall improve them much more. A great deal has been done through human sympathy and charity. Then- Nothing Rusty or .M ho mmo tim hnfore their names ' ., m.- are'known, their relatives and friends 'K case's notified and in the end their - ' Warily in this ooutry revered. . . jrenerouslv dispensed as to It is good to hear a few- words in not so gen P praise of our much-maligned army, 'ure anone nom y Gen. Pershing's statement that the(tlustrv- troops in Mexico endured the march! cnriFTV PAYS through a parching alkali desert with- j SOC IETY I Ah. out any deterioration in morale is a j striking tribute to their excellent con- : It has been estimated by social idtion, both physical and mental. In- scientists that ?840 a year is the low fantrv. which can march under a est income on which a family of five - ' .... . .... - -tr t . m. Bcorchinp sun over a trail through can live in uecency in ew iom. SCOTcnin? sun over a iran uiivutjii t:aii live in ucLwvj ... . - - I -1 I OT tr-w- ...i .ro nniVI h.V Wow Ynrk CltV tO her Cactus UIH1 uiuijiaiiui i.i ii.iir., ..... . j tTa rrn.- ocn ing a heavy equipment and blown up-' laborers is $480 a year. This is ?.Sb0 on bv storms of acrid dust, knowing below the mark. But is it $360 that at the end of the day tf-ey will en-1 saved ? It is not. There is a law, a I .nin to pjlin a 8enous prominence dure the contrary extreme of cold on- natural social law, that when society . thinking, and this is an ex 1 ten decrees above freezing, must' refuses to pay the. price of decency , uonefui augury for future full swing uniu ik Kf". - - ' .. i A kot healtu tne social rvi v..- . - which includes a general and ratior,l prosperity cannot tie aai: live laws of social living are recog nized and obeyed. We are fortunate to live in a day when the Soc.il C o I.,, un rfwnlv stirred. We ClCIItC ' 1 l " ' are approaching a time when the so ;tQii;,ronf a also shall be stimu lated. And in that time our progress will be accelerated because om pur pose will be intelligently definite and directive. Society has never yet "wade its g;t t :,u anv uvstain of social m- away wim , . t! ii Un il.-siv! naiu up tne Ti ,v,mi- Tluii fact is be- eonsist of prime soldiers. And that i what the American infantry regi ments in Mexico had to do. TTip men comDlained. no doubt. and justice, it pays the price of in decency and injustice and the latter is the heavier price. Tiilr thp case or New lorK. ine The men complained no uouitv. iune me cast- ui .n.. ..... They said naughty things about Villa, worker who earns $3G0 less than a . , : 4.1 . Anlr ' i:..: c;il liuAn Vint hp tnkes nil nrapil the occasion that took Hhem from the comparative comfort of New Mexico and Texas. Yet each man knew that this was what he had enlisted for, that this was what the country expected him to do. And he did it, putting mind and body livincr -wnfrfi still lives, but he takes tfte difference and more out of the community. "When his children are sick, the public doctor attends them. When his child is injured, a public hospital cares for it at public expense When work is not to be had, public BUILD FOR THE FUTURE as well as for the present if you would be genuinely economical. Use only the best and thorough ly seasoned lumber such as we handle exclusively. Youl! not have to pay any more at th.. start. Youll save a lot in thf future. Musty About Them Hirsch Wickwire Suits $20 to $30 West's Special $15 Suits designed1' and tailored for men who want suits of the better sorts of goods browns, grays, blues, cheeks, stripes, plaides. 'Medium weights to wear right now in styles that you like best. . 2i.ii- rj (Paid Advertisement.) ty clerk under Mr. Wright for some time and am familiar with the work of the office. KENNETH McCORMICK. (Paid Advertisements.) fice, subject to the primary on May 19th. W. M. COUGHANOUR. (Paid Advertisements.) FRED S. ASHLEY. other business man in Wallowa coun ty. irn nil Burrt l ITnT?n rnMDlMV UtU. rALmLix LUlYlDLix tumrnni Retail Dept. Phone Main 8 ceedingly hopeful augury for future improvement. Skeptical , "Jack vowed that his love for me was like the sea." ' '. "And' what did you say? "I told him that I took it with a good many grains of salt. In War Time ' i? Parson (to newly wedded couple) The marriage state impiscs various duties. The husband must protect the: wife while the wife' must follow her; husband whithersoever he goes. &' iBride Lor's sir, can't that be a' tered in our case? My man is going to the trenches tomorrow morning.':.;. -j, The Aches of House Cleaning n : The pain and soreness caused by bruises, over-exertion and straining during house cleaning time are sooth ed away by Sloan's Liniment. No need to suffer this agony. Just ap ply Sloan'3 Liniment to the ore spots, rub only a litt'w. In a short time the pain leaves, you rest com fortably and enjoy a refreshing sleep.; One grateful user writes: SloaiVto Liniment is worth its weight in gold.; Keep a bottle on hand, use it against all Soreness, Neuralgia and Bruises. Kills pain. 25c at your druggist-j adv. ' I I. id n n 4di -r.tcuta fttiati it IviikiMmivMi POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Paid Advertisement.) For County Superintendent. I wish to place my candidacy for nomination in the hands of Union County Republicans and ask that a i intmetifidtiAn nf mv record as superintendent shall be made be- lore tney renuer uwircuuuin entire time is given to the school unrV anH T ninrfirelv believe that the schools of Union County have con tinued to strengthen during my aa- ministration. MRS. A. E. IVANHOE. 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 INCOME Ti'.AN "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? RANK WITH US. La Grande National Bank LA GRANDE, OREGON Capital J200.000.00, Surplus $50,000.00, Resources $l.0C0,PC0.O0 Fred J. Holmea, President; C. C. Penington, Vice President; F. L. Meyers, Cashier; E. Zundel and H. E. Coolidge, Assistant Cashier. DIRECTORS PrtA J Holmes. J. G. Snodgrass, J. F. Conlcy. C. C. Peninr'on, H. S.w;ton, t Meyers, A. Blokland, A. T. Hill, IL E. Coolidge. For Representative in Legislature. Pat Foley Direct Vote of People is Law With Me- -Republican primar ies, May 19, 191C. Fair and Equal Assessment. Upon the platform named above, 1 hereby announce my enndidacy for assessor of Union county, on the Democratic ticket. Tho vote of the Democratic party at the coming primaries, is respectfully solicited. For SheriC " Democratic candidate for sheriff of Union county, Ore., subject to pri mary election, May 19, 1916. "For the people." LEE WARNICK. For Sheriff I hereby announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff, subject to the primaries to be held on May 19, 1916 "Competent and faith ful service." T. H. WILLIAMSON. D. H. Procter Republican candidate for county clerk desires the aid of the voters for that office. If nominated and elected will continue to give best services to the county as he has in the past as County Recorder. For County Superintendent f heiohv announce mvself as a can didate for the nomination for School Superintendent of Union County, sub ject to the Republican primaries, May l, lyiti. it elected i win iaitmuuy serve the best interests of Union Cnuntv sphools. Your suDnort of mv candidacy is earnestly solicited. AUBREY G. SMITH. For Representative In complying .with the wishes of my friends I announce myself a can didate for the nomination for Joint Representative of Wallowa and Un ion counties. I solicit your support. Yours respectfully H. B DAVTDHIZER. For Representative. To the voters of Union County: I hereby announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for representative of this county. If nominated and elected. I will stand squarely and openly for the rights of the common people. I am a defender of the Oregon system; I believe in the initiative, referendum and recall, and shall do all in my power to perfect these channels of popular rule and to prevent tiheir discredit by abuse. I believe in liberal compensation to producer and in justice to labor; I shall gladly give my support to every i.iof nifwiODrn in MlA ITlPrASt vf OrBa nized workers and producers. I pledge Opposition to iugiainbivu caw,- gnnce nnd will fight for loweir taxes. ALBERT SMALL. For County Representative (Subject to Republican Primaries) State Government Is Not Politics; It is the People's Business. If elected I will work for simplification of legis lative procedure, more efficient and resnonsible administration of state af fairs, fewer and better laws, lower taxes, consolidation of related com missions, rural credits, protection of I labor's rights, and a state highway throueh Union County. ! Having always been a supporter of ithe Oregon System and of Mate bo hibition, I will labor to prevent any ! changes in these laws unless clearly jib accord with their basic principles and for the general betterment or the people of Oregon. I favor no radical legislation, at this time, aiming either at new changes or a return to old conditions, and I will follow the advise so generally given to the pub lic. "When in Doubt, Vote No." GEORGE HUNTINGTON CURREY For County Assessor. t am nnts smrvino- mv first term as county assessor. During that time I have endeavorea to conauci. uic af fairs of the office, as economical as consistent with good service with the especial view of assessing all property on an absolutely fair basis and be lieve the records ot tne omce wia Dear out the claim. I ask for re-nomination at the hands of Republicans on. A..... mt-i. nn Tilorlcro finntinnation of niajf I" f " : i I j mv policies if nominated and elected. U. G. COUCH. For Joint Representative. I wish to announce my candidacy for Joint Representative for Union and Wallowa counties subject to the will of Republicans of the two coun ties at the primaries on May 19. My reference are any reputable fanner or For County Commissioner. Unmni Dflwnf no f!niintv Commis I J 1 11 1 1 1 ... l . i,u uw " .r sioner by appointment to fill an un- 1 ' I V. ... n nt.tioinf(v1 expirea term aiiu irewiui: MLJt"""j with the county business I hereby an nounce my candidacy for the nomina tion to that office subject to the will -r 4-1, a TOnnntiliiMinQ nf the countv at the primaries on May 19th. ,. -? ,,- W. J. TOWNLEY... For State Senator Twenty-first Dis trict I wish to announce my candidacy for renomination to the office of State Senator for the Twenty-first district i!n;nn nnA Wallowa coun- , ties, subject to the will of Republican voters at the primages May H'th- I stand firmly opposed to bonding either I . i. . ........ rvwirvnn ni- Union ana U1U nunc wi 11 'h - , , , I Wallowa counties, and I ask that my I record during the past term as sena 'tor be carefully investigated by all voters. . . "Careful business management or State affairs and against bonding; propositions." ED. E. KIDDLE. Prosecuting Attorney To the voters of Union County: T finritnniio mvsplf AS Candi date on Republican ticket for the of fice of Prosecuting Attorney ior un ion County, Oregon. If nominated tori T enrlonvor to enforce the laws without fear or favor and to prosecute the guilty as well as pro- fof fna innnnpnf. pvpr mindful of the rights of the tax pr.yers of this coun ty. Your support is respectfully solicited. RODNEY J. KITUHKxN. CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES For Public Service Commissioner I hereby announce my candidacy for Republican nomination to the office of Public Service Commissioner for Last cm Oregon district, asking tho sup port of RPbic.wR1GnT. For Sheriff . t t nnnnnnrn n the Demo cratic voters of Union county that 1 will appreciate tncir suppon, ior me nomination to the office of sheriff at the primaries on May 19, 1916. Be ing familiar with the work in that office and having a record of service to stand upon 1 as lavoraoie con sideration. TOM B. JOHNSON. For County Clerk T0 Republicans of Union county: r Woliv nsk vour support for the nomination to the office of county clerk nnd pledge you t!ie liest mat is in me should I be nominnted and elected. -"A Hollar's worth of service for every dollar spent." CASS M. HUMPHREYS. I iir ShorilT Candidate for Republican nomina tion for sheriff of Union county. H. C. (HAL) RF.ES, Deout.y Sheriff. For County Clerk T n k th Republicans of Union ctnntv to consider my candidacy for county clerk favorably at th( coming prininrie.. I have been deputy coun For County Clerk I hereby announce my candidacy for nomination for county clerk on tho democratic ticket subject to the decision of the primary election on May 19. 1916. For District Attorney .To the voters of the Republican pa rty : If nominated an.l elected, I will, during my term of office, conduct the affairs of prosecuting Pttorncy with the very least possible expense and along business lines; ever ap preciative of the majesty of the law and mindful of the rights of the per nio "Conscientious and Intelligent service," IL B. DIXON. For County Commissioner In rf!sponK to many requests to be a candidate for County Commissioner I hereby announce my candidacy for the Democratic nomination to that of- Walla Walla Asparagus Home-Grown Spinach. Honie-Grown Green On ions Head Lettuce Tlat-IIour-f Lettuce Radishes Green Peppers iTonie-G rowii Rhubarb Green Peas Fresh Tomatoes New Cabbage Coeoanuts Grape Fruit New Potatoes Hood River Apples Bermuda Onions Bananas Oranges Early Rose and Early Olno Seed Potato's Evaporated Log,an Berries Wonder Silver and Gold Polish Good Table Potatoes - ..$1.75 SIX DELIVERIES EVERY DAY Oregon Co-Operative Association 1118 1-2 Adams Ave. La Grande, Ore. Branches at BIBLER, OR. EVANS, OR.