LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 191ty
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THE OBSERVER
BRUCE DENNIS. Editor and Owner
beireinir people to register; how the
newspapers howled daily about regis
tering, and how interested individuals
went out of their way to impress upon
the voter that he or she should reg-
IT1 . 1 1 Yk .i m i v
.cdiwsTOL m we rosiomce ac ua
Grande, Oregon, as second class ister,
patter. . Well, all this means that we must
.find an easier way to register. It
means that the registration cards
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THE WAR CLOUI) LOWERS.
Yesterday recorded historical acts
in Washington. President Wilson's
word to Germany may mean trouble
ahead. A ray of hope still exists,
however, but that may be banished
any instant.
'While breaking of diplomatic rela
tions may not be followed by a declar
ation of war, yet it goes without say
ing when diplomatic relations are
severed it takes but another slight
break to precipitate war. .
We cannot believe that Germany
wants war with this country. Not
that the Imperial monarchy fears any
thing from us in active military
sense, but the virgin wealth of this
nation would then be thrown against
Germany, a thing to be decidedly I
must be taken to the homes by deputy
clerks or other officials and there let
the family register.
We understand California has
adopted this plan, and if we are to
have a proper percentage of voters
register in Oregon we must follow
the California example. One thing
that.sounds good is the permanency
of the. present registration. If one
does not move from his precinct he
will not be compelled to register
again. But mere are new peopit?
with such long legs they looked as
though they were on stilts. These
represent new money; they represent
growth; increased volume; everything
that makes for the uture. , And Wal
ter is at home with the younger tribe.
He has "a hog specialist to attend to
the hogs but Walter if on the job a
good deal himself, He loves his cattle
and the day we were at his place he
was busy searching for a pair of twin
calves that the wise old cow had hid-.
den in a large field. Luck has been j
his this year for six pairs of twin
calves have been sent to increase his
band. ,
Besides the above mentioned new
money there are many other things
on the Pierce ranch that show life.
Fifty big Maude mules line up for bay
with great regularity. A bunch of
horses and brood marcs claim some
ens, and a Dig iew rounaiana dog
that Walter admits is good for noth
ing except "just to have around."
With twenty-five hundred acres of
land in the valley and five thousand
acres in the hills the Pierce ranch ia
constantly coming in and young peo- attention, to say nothing of the chick-
pie becoming of age. The first re
sponsibility they should feel is the
responsibility of registration. When
once they are registered they begin to
become an active part of the govern
ment, but when not registered they
take things lightly and seem to think J quite an institution, and it must not
all things can get along well without . be overlooked that there is a pay
their support. This is a serious mis- roll on this ranch that takes quite a
take, for everyone who lives in this roll of greenbacks to satisfy. But it
rf-nnntrv in resnonsible to the country, t is a great, big nice place and the
He should assist in making the laws owner is monarch of all e surveys,
and be ever ready to take an active ; He is happy with his live stock, and
nrt in irovemmental affairs. The ! like interest, they grow while he
surest way to start this interest is
by registration, and the only way to
successfully start registration is by
personal visit of an' official.
Get That New Spring Suit Now and
it
Have
for
Easter
BRAND NEW MONEY.
When some one discovers a golJ
mine and takes out the yellow metal
new
avoided. For, as we have often said
and now repeat, this war is a war the country talks loudly about
of money. The side that has the i money.
greatest resources is very liable to win I But there are other things
the conflict.
- In demanding safety for Americans
President Wjlson, has done only what
any President of this nation should do.
That he has been tardy in his action
cannot be disputed, and very likely by
that tardiness has caused the sore to
fester and become more painful than
had he acted wit)h promptness when
American rights were first assailed.
, , MUST BE MADE EASIER.
Had you noticed how county
ficiuls screamed themselves hoarse
that
make new money. Money is nothing
but the measurement of values we are
told, then following that line of rea
soning anything produced with a
valurc is new money.
A few days ago we were out to
Walter Pierce's ranch, and in the
language of the newsboy "it is some
ranch." But the extremely impres
sive part of that ranch at the present
time is over three hundred baby pigs
from one day to two weeks old, one
hundred and forty baby calves not
of- j yet old enough to hardly know their
mammies' and a bunch of baby colts
I sleens. His new monev cron ihin Vflar
is a dandy, and apparently Walter is
a contented man with naught to
worry him. The tumult of the jostling,
pushing throng touches him not. He
arises with the chickens, lines up to
the long ranch house table where he
eats good, coarse food, mounts his
saddle horse and hums a tune as he
rides after his cattle. He has a right
to be happy.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES.
Easter Sunday isn't the only time
you'll need it; but it's a good time
to begin. ; '
You'll feel as well as you will look
dressed in one of our quality suits.
The style is right, the tailoring is
right, they fit right and the price
is right.
HIRSCH WICK-WIRE $20 to $30
"WEST'S SPECIAL" SUITS $15
The idea of holding noonday re
ligious services during this Holy
Week is an excellent one, and La
Grande has not felt the spiritual up
lift for many months that she feels
during the present time.
Workmen appreciate this move
ment, as shown by the intense inter
est in the services at the different
points where the services are held.
As a people we should stop and
think of the blessings bestowed upon
us hourly by a kind Creator and Holy
Week assists us in this.
MEN'S .HATS FOR EASTER
Of -course you, want the "Correct Block", the niftiest
shape and color. All here Our stock of Men's Hats
is the largest and most complete in town and the
prices are right,
Note these two famous brands and come in and let
us help you pick out a hat that becomes you it's easy
here with; over 100 different styles to pick from.
GORDON HATS $3.00 STETSON HATS $4.00
Men! Your Easter Furnishings
New Patterns in Silk Ties .. 50c
Manhattan Shirts l.$1.50 to $2-50
Standard Shirts ..................75c to $1.50
"Nettleton" Shoes .:.....$6.50, $7.00
"Tilt" Shoes ........$4.00 to $6.00
"Beacon" Shoes rf $3.50
"Interwoven" Silk Hosiery 35c, 50c
"Big 4" Hosiery at, 2 for ,25c
' Arrow ' ' Collars, 2 for 25c
Young's Sweets
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KEY TO FOOD
CON FECTION ER Y
is the opener of our door. Come
in and feast your eyes and pal
ate upon the candy dainties
shown on every side here. It
takes so few cents to get a good
taste that we are surprised that
you don't know our wares.
We have the finest Easter As
sortment ever shown in La
Grande from lc to 15c. Come
see for yourself.
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does -not eaVitjk
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totehd Train- cmA.jvtCoul ol vUHLtuvta -
CEBT 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 ''lNCOME"
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 $200,000.00, Surplus $50,000.00, Resources $1,000,0C0.00
Fred J. Holmes, President; C. C. Penington Vice President! F. L.
Meyers, Cashier; E. Zundcl and II. E. CooW Je, Assistant Cashier.
DIRECTORS .
Fred J. Holmes, 3. G. Snodgrass, J. F. Conicy, O. C. Peninrrton. H,
S. Brrwnton, F. L. Meyers, A- Bloklnod, A. T. HOI, EL E. Ooolidg.
Senator I. N. Day is the bone of
contention just now. He has the
Portland papers worked up to a point
of calling each other liars a condi
tion that has not prevailed for some,
time. A number of people have
claimed that the Senator had force in
one way or another.
Everyone in Eastern Oregon knew
that Salem was old fashioned and slow
enough to permit pasturing of cattle
on the state house grounds, but when
cows are permitted in the marble hall?
of the Willamette university there Is
bound to be some littl'i surprise felt.
Only thirty-eight makes of automo
biles are now represented by La
Grande agents. Can't some one dig
up the rest of the automobile family
so that tho prospective buyer need not
leave La Grande to make a choice.
The railroad company has changed
the name of Pilot Rock Junction to
Reith. Might have properly named
it the Sahara of Oregon.
WRECKED
The Old White School
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KAMERER
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MONEY TO LOAN ON
IMPROVED FARMS
Apply to
H. B. LOGAN
Baker, Oregon.
Agent for Balfour, Guthrie
v & Company.
W. L Stringham
INSTRUCTOR
PIANO
STUDIO-Over Young's Con
fectionery.
No town is slighted by the O.-W.
North Powder is now singing loudly
because of the company's intention to
plant trees and shrubbery around the
depot in that town. v
With tho warm days almost upon
us it is to be expected that all the
boys who want office will be in to see
you.
As yet Villa's credentials of death
I have not arrived in Washington, D. C.
Curb that sweet tooth. Sugar wi!!
I soon be as high as print paper.
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If you did not register who are you
going to blame?
Candidates, candidates everywhere.
Warning to the Kaiser: The Am
erican Ship of State also is armed.
Philadelphia North American.
AUC
Semi-Monthly
TION
SALE
AT FAIR GROUNDS IN LA GRANDE, OREGON, EVERY TWO WEEKS
COMMENCING
aturday April 22nd
AT 1 O'CLOCK SHARP
Paroled Men Get Jobs
1 1
Salem, Or., April 17. Parole Of
ficer Keller nf the state prison says
he found no difficulty in finding em
ployment for the 15 men paroled at
the last meeting of the parole boaid.
Work is avaihiblo for more men than
had been paroled.
A. B. Cook, sent uo from Salem for
obtaining money under false pretens
es, hart sei-nrou employment in Chi
cago bofore his release.
Cook was in a merry mood when
i jleaving the capital ci'v.
"It was just like living in an old
t men's home," the former real estate
j man told a friend just before board-
rng the train for the east. He waa in
(prison a year.
This is the Great Exchange for all kinds of articles in the Grande Ronde
Valley.
Anything offered will be sold at auction and the highest price obtained.
If you have anything you do not need turn it into money. List, your prop
erty free of charge at the Observer office or with Ed. Stringhan, any time dur
ing week and have it at the Fair Grounds by Saturday noon.
These are regular and permanent sales and the entire public is invited to
come. .
Here the farmer and stockmen of the valley will gather together every
two weeks and we will hold an old-fashioned get-acquainted meeting as welt
as public sales.
ED. STRINGHAM,
AUCTIONEER
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