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LA ORANDE EVENING OBSERVER
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1916,
Europe Sells O.-W. Bonds.
Three million dollars of Oregon
Washington Railroad & Navigation
company's 4 per cent first end refund
ing bonds, maturing in 1961, are of
fered in Nevis York and locally at
8C 1-2, yielding about 4 3-4 on the in
vestment. ' These bonds are presumed
to be a lot turned in for marketing by
European holders. Principal tana in
terest of bonds are unconditionally
guaranteed by the Union Pacific rail
road. When theae bondB were issued
in 1911 they sold at 93 and interest.
The entire amount outstanding is
nearly $40,000,000,
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Your Easter Hat Is Here
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NO
We are not just keepin' store
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WeareSELUNG
GROCERIES
That's what our clerks are paid for
Just watch 'em move
For tliis last week before Easter we have provided a large
showing of the Newest in the Millinery world. We invite the
particular attention of those women interested in the more popu
lar' priced millinery hats ranging from ..: $3.50 to $12.50
No woman should be' disappointed on Easter if she visits our
Millinery Department any time this week.
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Hill's Department; Store
AT THE MOVIES
AT SHERRY'S
Vivian Martin in "Merely Mary Ann."
Vivian Martin, Broadway favorite,
who is starred in the William Fox
production, "Merely Mary Ann," en
tered a New York department store
to do some Christmas shopping. She
' made purchases which totaled in the
I vicinity of $200. As she was about
to pay for the articles, she discovered
I that she had left her purse in her
I apartment.
"You will please charge
said Miss Martin to the clerk.
these,"
"I have
I no account here."
"And the name please?" queried
I DE good friends with VELVET I
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with yourself and
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OUR EASTER SEASON
LUMBER DELIVERIES
are very heavy this " year.
Building operations of all kinds
ure in full swing, and we are
getting more than' our share
of lumber orders, especially
from the most experienced and
export builders. They know
good lumber and lumber values.
That's why they do their buy
ing here. . There should be a
hint in that fact for you.
GEO. PALMER LUMBER COMPANY
Retail Dept. Phone Main 8
The Quality Car
The Difference between a $2000
car and a Dodge Brothers Car is
quantity not quality. ,
SMITH'S GARAGE
Distributors
the clerk. " ,
' "Merely Mary Ann."
i A few seconds later o sleek, well.
; groomed individual presented himself
Imfnt-n Micro M.infi, '
"Pardon me;" said he; "I am the
credit man and I find no record of
your account. "Will you give me the
name again, please."
"Merely Mary Ann,", was the' non
chalant answer.
"And you expect me to charge"" $200
worth of goods merely to Mary Ann?"
"You have always been willing to
Deiore.
"Well, take it from me," said the
credit man, convinced that tho woman
before him was a store sharp; "right
here and now is where we tie the can
to Mary Ann."
"Mary Ann? Did l say 'Mary
Ann?' A hundred thousand nar-
dons!" And then she explained who
she was. Her real name and face
were recognized immediately and the
charge was made with alacrity.
"That was the most humiliating ex
perience that I ever, had in my life,"
said .Miss Martin, in telling the inci
dent to a friend. "It serves me right,
though, for becoming so wrapped up
in a part. All I can think, talk or
write about is Mary Ann, since work
was begun on 'Merely Mary Ann' in
which I am starred."
ARCADE TODAY.
"Tennessee's I'nrdner."
Fannie Ward, the brilliant Lasky
star who scored such a pronounced
success in "The Cheat," will be seen
at the Arcade on Friday and Saturday
in the photodramatic version o the
famous story "Tennessee's Pardner."
The scenes of this story (are laid in
the early days of California.
Miss Ward is surrounded by a cast
of unusual excellence, consisting of
such prominent artists as Jack Dean,
Charles Clary. Jessie Arnold, Ray
mond Hatton. James fteill and other
members of the Lasky all star organ
ization. I '
GLASSES
made by us cost no more
than Kryptoks made by
other opticians, but the
Kryptoks supplied by
us are better, being
finished on specially
made machines and in
the finest, most com
pletely equipped retail
optical factory in East
em Oregon.
Besides, we do all the
work under one roof
from the examination of
your eyes to the accu
rate fitting of the fin
ished glasses.
i J. H. PEARE&S0N
Optometrists & Jewelers -'
LA GRANDE, OREGON
HARRIS GROCERY
PHONE MAIN 70 FARMERS PHONE B 192
408 North Fir Street, Cross Track
Old Indians Pucifists.
New York, N. Y., April 18. The
. wife's mother must never come face
to face witih. her son-in-law, and both
must use every honorable means to
avoid meeting at any place after the
marringo has taken place, according
to tribe law of the Blackfeet Indians,
Sorgent William Dubey, an old Indian
fighter of the United States Marine
Corps, now retired, told comrades of
the George F. Elliott Camp of the
Spanish War Veterans, at a meeting
last night.
"And yet the plain Indian is pointed
out as a horrible example of sav
agery," Dubey went on. "No. sir, the
Blackfoot is the original pacifist and
6he mother-in-law custom proves it."
Sergeant Dubey, United States
Marine Corps, Vetired, admits'that he
has himself been married tfhree times.
Dodge Brothers
' MOTOR CAR.
I.A (iKAM.R PEOPLE
j- (JKT INSTANT ACTION
' Those w!-.o have used it :i La
j Grande are astonished ",t tfio IN
I STANT action of simple buckthorn
i bark, glycerine, etc., as mixed in
Adler.i-ki. Because it acts on BOTH
lower and upper bowel, ONE SPOON
FUL Adler-i-ka relieves almost ANY
CASE of constipation, sour stomach or
gas. It removes such surprising foul
matter that a few doses of ten "relieve
or prevent appendicitis. A short
treatment helps Irhronic" istomach
trouble. Putman's Drug Store.
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BOOST
-'Boost for every forwaird move
ment,
Boost for every new improve
ment, Boost tftue man for whom you
labor,
Boost the stranger and the
neighbor;
Cease to be a chronic knocker,
Cease to be a progress blocker,
If you'd make your city better,
Boost it to the final letter.
It is as plain as one and one:
To hold the patronage and good
will of your customers you
must please them, and the
surest way to please them is
to give service and prompt at
tention to every detail.
This we endeavor to do to ,the
very best of our ability.
SAWYER-CLARK
COMPANY,
Phone Main '17.
Corner Jefferson & Greenwood
Streets.
ITS A DOG-GONE SHAME
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that a friendly bow-wow should soil your clothes., with the
dirty paws that are so terribly anxious to display the canine
affection, but if you "pause'' Mng. enough to reflect that we
can easily and quickly clean that suit for ycjl, and make it
look like new again, you will forgive the dog his demonstrative
embrace. We take out all stains from clothing of all kinds, at
little cost. -1 . .
Wilson Brothers Tailors
Cleanina. Pressina & Hat Block
New Foley Bldg. La Grande, Ore.
D. R. FONG MEDICINE CO.i
CHINESE ROOT AND HERB REMEDIES
1W...lt'BlfH'll j
Cures: Bodily Diseases With Root and HertSTO'S'S?
Treatment.
Phone 762
1412 Adams Ave.
Free Consultation
La Grande '
Ore.
BON TON RESTAURANT
213 FIR STREET
PHONE RED 1241
"TIZ" GLADDENS
SORE, TIRED FEET
No pufFed-up, burning, tender,
aching feet no corns
or callouses.
"Tie" makes sore, burning, tirod feet
fairly dance with delight. Away po the
actios and pains, the corns, callouses,
blisters, bunions and chilblains.
"Tii" draws out tbo acids and poisons
that puff up your feet. JNo matter how
hard you work, how long you dance, how
far you walk, or how long you remain
on your feet, "Yiz" brings restful foot
comfort. Tiz" is magical, grand, won
derful for tirl, aoliing, swollen, emart
iug feet. Ah! how comfortable, how
happy you feel. Your feet just tingle
for joyj shoes nerner hurt or seem tight.
v3et a a cent box of 'Ti.'." now from
any drupjhrt or department store. End
foot torturo forom- wear smaller shoes,
keep your feet fresh, sweet and happy.
Just think 1 a whole ycor' foot comfort
for only 'i cent
Expert Chef, American and Chinese Dishes
Noodles and Chop Suey a Specialty
OPEN AT 6 A. M. TO 1 A. M.
. Furnished rooms up stairs
Wong Dan, Prop.
"The Ventilo Back." an ex
clusive feature of
-ro. ftp)- ;j'
ileit Trada .Mailt, u. s. rat, OSle.
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No pressure of steels on the
spine.
" The corset for. every oc
casion.
Spring models bring new
comfort, new beauty, new
styles. X
Ilave your Easter gown fit.
ted over a Ltt Camille and note
the difference.
THERE ARE MANY REASONS
WHY EVERY HOME-IN LA
GRANDE SHOULD HAVE
ELECTRIC LIGHT.
MRS. RORERT VATTISON
CORSETltRE.
Other model at $2.00 up.
Residence 1702 Oak
Phone Red S221
Eastern Oregon Light &
Power Co.
Always at Your Service"!
Telephone Main 34
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