FRIDAY, APRIL l,19ltf'
LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
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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.
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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- .
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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.':.;.
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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. '
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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
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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-
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