SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 1916.
FAGS FOUR
LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
THE OBSERVER
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.i Stock show is a great institution and
Y.AHdwwn air communications to THE 'their exhibits, and events are of ..re-
ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS.
Tho Union people have once more
proved to tho outside world their abil
ity to hold a Stock show that is second
to none and one of the great attrac-
tions of the Northwest.
Tills show this year was truly !
"bigger and bettor than ever" and the
tremendous crowdB that attended in
dicate to what extent the people are
interested in this clans of entertain
ment.
Wallowa county brought out a
special train, which when joined by
the La Grande special made a train
load of energetic citizens who went to
Union to see tho show and to meet
old friends. .
lit must be admitted that, while the
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OBSERVER, ,1710 Sixth Street
J-'LAG DAY CELEBRATION.
markable worth, there js another fea
, tiire of importance and that is the
; meeting of people from far and near.
; Old friends living in Baker, Umatilla,
r. a wif ,.-nlih in tivo Wallowa and Union counties count
celebration of Flag Day Wednesday regularly on meeting at the Union
evcninir. While the Elks had mmed. ' snow.
iate eharee of the nroeram. it beinir The result is Plain- Union must en"
o ,.w,f i.nf in Riirdnm. tho ne aim, i large her grounds. She must erect
in . wn -nnfinoH iit nr. more and better" buildings. Must
ganization. The magnificent manner
in which all the churches, lodges and
other organizations took part, as well
as the citizenry showed that the fires
of patriotism are still burning; that
the country is still Bafe; that if need
be the Grande Ronde valley could
turn out a large number of deter
mined men who would fight for the
starry emblem. And that number
1 prepare to take care of more people
!each year. And Union will . do it.
'There is not an ounco of "quitting"
spirit in that bunch of good fellows
who nursed the show through its in
fancy and now will not think of de
serting it when in the prime of its ex
istence. A number of us feel like Union peo
ple when it comes to anything per
taining to the annual event. For a
would comnromisA all Christian de
nominations, all lodges and rcpre- j numbo' of uf ioined with the Union
sentatives from every walk of life. bovs nnd ma(Jo the sturt from wWch
m. i. ijjxi. 'has grown the great institution. La
Those who attended the services in j ,, , , , .
I., r. n q f.,i. 1 m w .i Grande, as a community, has done her
.. ' ,. ... , . part to make it a success. This is
tion. They could not help feeding
there is no " north, no south, no
eat, no west, but all are united' in
one great and glorious country willing
to do and die if necessary, to protect
the home and hearthstono, to protect
the womanhood nnd the home ties of
this land.
Let us have more such celebrations
as that of Wednesday. Lot us get out
and follow the band while it plays the
Star Spangled Banner and other good
old patriotic tunes that stir tho blood
and cause us to appreciato the great
est country that God has given to this
earth.
MIGHTY FINE.
We noticed in tho parade on Flag
day an automobile highly decorated
with national colors. In that automo
bile was Rev. Mr. Drahn, pastor of
the Lutheran church, whose heart
strings are wound closely around
Germany, his native country. By his
oide sat Rev. 1 Mr. Gibbs, Episcopal
Rector, whose blood ties and sym
pathies are naturally with England.
And they both waved Old Glory. Each
man no doubt earnestly hopes for
victory of the arms of his native land,
yet each man is loyal to the country
wherein he lives and reveres and re
spects the stars and stripes above
every flag in all tho world.
It looked mighty fine and was a les
son for everyone who observed it.
evident when such stout hearts as
Frank Bidwell, Bill Vogel, George
Benson, George Scibird and Bob
Withycombe openly avow that with
out La Grandei's loyal support the
Stock show would not have lasted.
This year not only La Grande as a
whole, but the lodge of Elks, came in
for special mention at the manner in
which they attended the show on
Thursday. The Elks section of the
big parade wqs of intense interest
and it showed all visitors that the
B. P. O. E. organization is always
ready to boost nnd applaud a meritor
ious proposition.
As a whole the show was much bet
ter in every respect than former ef
forts. Nothing was omitted from a
fast and furious program each day,
and everyone who journeyed to Union
to attend tho Stock show went away
happy and contented with a firm re
solve to attend again next year.
NOT A SMALL MATTER. "
Ho, For The ChaotaMquiia
The Chautauqua week approaches; Now' the park and camping grounds are in the best of shape
clean and shady- ideal for the coming warm dkiys. You see ttet expectant happy look in the eyes of your
neighboi that means a whole .week of outing, or a whole week camping out and a. whole week of pleasure.
And since a happy, pleasant time means when you 're dressed right, dressed in the Clothes in which to do thie
things you want to do. ' .'; ' '..' ; ;, ;$
This store is especially prepared to supply your needs with greater assortments, lower prices and su
perior service,; ,' ' "'V;: -. -, .,
Chautauqua Thoughts in
V Men's Wear
"Hirsdi Wick-
$20.00 up
When first mention was made of
trying to get a section of Wallowa
county set aside for a federal park,
the merit of the proposition was ap
parent. As time goes on and further
discussion is given the topic every
one who becomes interested immed
iately becomes enthusiastic, lit is
now intended to get a roster of names
for membership in the Wallowa Lake
Tourists association and when asked
to sign it do not hositute but immed-
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ARE YOU A BRICK-LAYER?
IF YOU ARE YOU KNOW THAT ONE BRICK ON TOP
OF ANOTHER FINALLY BUILDS A HOUSE TO PROTECT
AND SHELTER.
IF YOU ARE NOT A BRICK-LAYER YOU KNOW THAT
ONE DOLLAR ON TOP OF ANOTHER BUILDS YOU A
FORTUNE THAT WILL SOME DAY PROTECT AND SHELTER
YOU FROM ADVERSITY.
PILE UP YOUR MONEY IN THE BANK AND BUILD A
FORTUNE.
BANK WITH US
WE PAY H PER CENT INTEREST
6V2 l Money for Improved Farm Loans
La Grande National Bank
LA GRANDE, OREGON
Capital $200,000.00, Surplus $50,000.00, Resource $1,000,000.00
Fred J. Holmes, President; C. C. Penington, Vic Presiaent; t L.
Meyers, Cashier; E. Zundcl and H. E. Coolidge, Atlistant CatMert.
DIUECTOKS
Fred J. Holmes, J. G. Snodgrasi, J. F. Conley, C. C. Penington, H.
S. Brownton, F. L Meycra, A. Bloklaad, A. T. Hill, H. E. CooHdjr.
A cool, comfortable Summer Suit
wire" :
"West's Special" Suits , $15-00
Sport Shirts, with Sauor-0 collars $1.00 up
Outing Shirts, Khaki, Flannel and other materials
- :.: : : 50c up
Whip-cord and Khaki Outing Pants : ..$1.25
Men's Bathing Suits $1.00 to $5.00
Auto Dusters $1.00 to $5.00
Men's Newest Shapes Straw Hats for Dresswear
$1.25 to $5.00
Men's Outing Hats ,. 50c
Men's Ventilated Sandals .". ..$2.50
Men's Tennis Shoes, Hosiery, B. V. D. Underwear.
Etc., Etc., Etc. '
The Boy! He Needs
A Wash Suit or two : ..; $1.25, $1.50
Extra Knicker Pants 50c to $1-50
Boys' Newest Sport Blouses 50c
Boys' Newest Sport Shirts ...60c
Boys' Bathing Suits .. 50c to $1.50
Straw Hats for Boys 50c
Boys' Sandals ..90c, $1.10, $1.75
Outing Shoes, Boys' Porosknit Union Suits
Boys' Black Cat Hose ; 25c
Boys' Elkhide Shoes, Boys' Tennis Shoes .
,; Water Wings, Boys' Overalls, Etc.
The Ladies, toojJVill Need
Outing Skirts,' Sport'Sk'irts, Plain or Stripes..; L......
: v $1.25 to $8.50
Outing White Felit Hats ,.. :.50c
"Mari Dora" and Auto Caps 50c to $1,50
College Stylo Sport Middy Blouses for tennis and:
lounging comfort $1.25, $1.50, $1.75
Sweaters, ruff neck style for cool evenings
Pretty Wash Frocks $5-00 to $17.50
New Summer Styles women's waists ............$1.25 up ;
Women 's Sandals ....:.......-.......-$1.75
Womcns White Rubber Sole Pumps, with strap
..............85c, $1.35, $1.65, $2.00
Women's High Top White Canvas Shoes, with white
rubber soles and low rubber heels $3.50
Women's Bathing Suits, new styles .$1.50 tp $5.00 ;,
New Bathing Caps, Shoes, Etc.
For Camping Out
The whole family will have a better time if equip
ped witfh a "Chief Joseph" Indian Blanket or two
handy in a dozen ways :..,..$5.00, $7.50
Sun Hats for everybody 10c, 25c
Canvas for Tents, Beds, Etc.
FOR CHILDREN
"Koveralls" ..........l. - 75c
Sandals - 90c, $1.15
"White Canvas, Rubber Sole Pumps ......:....75c
Children's Sox 15c, 25c
Little Girls Middy Blouses, Etc.
The Chautauqua With all its Pleasure- Will be Here Before You Know it,
Prepare for it by Shopping at Once, 1st Choosing is Always Best Choosing.
iutely affix your name. Thoro are no
dues and no initiation foes, In fact,
there is no expense to becoming a
membor. So join the throng and let
us nil push a good thing along.
Returning from the Republican na
tional convention Daniel Boyd of En
terprise, assures us that unification of
the Progressives and Republicans has
taken place in earnest and that the
east will put a united front for Judge
Hughes. This is as it should be and
in Oregon we believe a solid party
vote will be given tho nominee. Tho
local fights and quarrels will be
transferred now to the G. 0. P. tent
where seats will be free to all spectators.
serves a place in the gallery of
tried and true.
the
Now that Herman Roosch has re
turned from the festival of sporting
events on the const all questions as
to the rules of the game can be re
ferred to him without argument.
Judge Knowles will have to lay
aside Blnckstone and Lord's Oregon
law and consult David Harum while
the horse trading case is being tried
in his court.
La Grande has given the Baptist
people a hearty welcome and they
appreciate it. During the week some
very excellent sermons have been de
livered by men high up in Baptist cir
cles and tho attendance from La
Grande and out of town has been
good. This city only wishes the
good people of the Baptist faith could
find it possible to meet here each and
every year.
It is nil right for that crew down, at
Keith to get chesty over quick work in
tinning out the wrecker, but if there
is going to bo a prize hung up don't
bet your money until Charlie Roberts,
-Jim Sullivan nnd Jim Corbett talk the
matter over. La Grande has some
pretty expert workers in that wrecker
game.
Yes, it is possible that after all the
agitation lasting over several years,
Ii Grande may yet have a gas plant.
And a new kind at that.
defend your rights, defend your
shore;
"Let no rude foe with impious hands,.
"Invade the shrine where sacred lies,,
"Of the oil and blood the well earned
prize."
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Following this was the "Star Spatog
eled Banner," words by Francis Scott
Key, (music by John Stafford Smith,
played by the Elks band.
This song should be uppermost in.
the minds of our people, both young;
and old, and enough reverence ba
shown, that ora all occasions when be
ing play or sung, everybody should,
stand at attention and the gentlemefi
remove their hats, and in time to come
it will not be necessary for us to ask:
the question:
Oh! Say, does that Star SpiamgledP,
Banner yet Wave,
"O'er the Land of the Free,
Flag day as was observed in the Antl tne Home ol the Brave."
past week by the B. P. O. E. could Well Lut:
be -called a day of music, for aside I T" our Motto:
from the splendid orations delivered : In God is our trust
on this day, music was a prominent "And tho Star Spangled Banner
feature tand there were several well n Triumph shall wave,
rendered selections on this occasion. ,"0're the land of the free and the?
TKo nH w v,ot;-i : iio-i brave."
- n.- r- r r, ' "America." the' Sonc that ir heat
mercy upon me; for I am desolate and
afflicted.
17 The troubles of my heart are
enlarged: O bring thou me out of my
distresses.
18 Look upon mine affliction and
my pain; and forgive all my sins.
19 Consider mine enemies; for
they are many; and they hate me
with cruel hatred.
20 O keep my soul, and deliver me:
let me not be ashamed; for I put my
trust in thee.
21 O keep my soul, and deliver me:
let me not be ashamed; for I put my
trust in thee.
21 Let integrity and uprightness
preserve me; for I wait on thee.
22 Redeem Israel, O God, out of
all his troubles.
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS
GEMS FROM THE BIBLE
PSALM XXV
David's Confidence in prayer
A Psalm of David
1 Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up
my soul.
2 O my God, I trust in thee: let
me not be ashamed, let not mine en
emies triumnh nvnr mo
3 Yea, let none that wait on thee -Ma o Gem of the Ocean," whose soig that is best
be ashamed: let them be T Vshamed word, by David P. Shaw and music I i"! .Tf SSF
.luilge Hughes says he will not talk
until he has been officially notified of
his nomination. Col. Roosevelt dis
missed the reporters from Oyster Bay
telling them he had nothing further
to say, But down it Saint. Louis
Bryan did not stand on technicalities
or ethics. He made a speech.
Sr-iking of heroes, we believe
Mrs. Wa who with her husband has
staved in the mountains nt tli infjA-n
of the city water system sinoe lust I1?!' IoT. ho Knn11 Pluck mV foot ou'
which transgress without cause.
4 Shew me thy ways, O Lord;
teach me thy paths.
6 Lead me in thy truth, and teach
me: for thou art the God of my sal
vation: on thee do I Wait all the day.
l Remember, O Lord, thy tender
mercies and thy loving-kindnesses;
for they have been ever of old.
7 Remember not the sins of my
youth, nor my transgressions : ticcord-
ing to thy mercy remember thou me
tor thy goodness' sake, O Lord.
a Good nnd upntrht is the Lord:
therefore will he teach sinners in the
way.
10 All the pnths of the Lord are
mercy and truth unto such as keep
his covenant nnd his testimonies.
11 For thy name's sake, O Lord,
pardon mine iniquity; for It is great.
12 What man is he that foareth'
the Lord? him shall he teach in tho
way that he shall choose.
13 His soul shall dwell nt case;
nnd his seed shall inherit the earth.
14 The secret, of the lxrd is with
them that fear him; and he will shew
them his covenant,
15 Mine eyes are ever toward the
by Thos. A. Becket, are known far
ami wide, was one of the numbers and
with it "Three Cheers for the Red,
musical arrangement, words bv Sam
uel Francis Smith, music by Henry
iarey, was sung by the audience with
fill without, coming out once, de
of the net.
1G Turn thee unto.nio, nnd have)
wi,;t onT3i-in .:'! accompaniment by the Elks band:.
a Home of the Brave and the Free. This being a fitting termination to an
, , ) evening devoted entirely to giving-
. , , . . , , , . (tribute to the Flag, which stands for
A male quartet, well balanced in Our Country and Our Liberty and to
ils nuances, is a joy for for ever and j which we as good citizens should al
nothing can pease the ear and hold.wavs honor and resnnct.
a song of such a patriotic nature,
as
'Unfurl the Banner" rendered bv
them never fails to 'bring applause.
J. DAVID HAINES
What Others Say.
With the prolonged external con-
trnl ntinn1 l,a VHInlnft ...
the Hymn to Liberty is a stirrinc I the h.itrH nntVio nf ruon wv,in.-
patriotic song and was sung in a beau- ton Post.
tiful soprano voice. The words nnd j About the only hope for Carranza
music are by Edward Remenyi the currency is the discovery of a way to
late celebrated violinst, whose ideas of , ev tract gasoline from cactus.- -Wash-patriotism
were set forth in a clear ington Post.
and concise manner. Out entire army is now in Mexico,.
"Hail Columbia! Firm, united let u, iand bv fe"ows can get to know
be. rallving round our C, h othwj-Wall Street Journal. -
, , . . John Bull seems to be paying more
As a hand of blathers joined. attention tn nii lnt.tr tho f -
"Peace nnd safety we shall find." j notes. Co umbie State.
Words bv Josenh nnlin. ALL f57
by J. Fnyles, played bv t F.lfc S nV-aul.es' "5 u
douofral'thrr "nd m,-nuben eyidc have intention
doubt recall the words, in the second ,,)aJi oj t..i - i.
'Immortal Patriots! Rise once more, Herald
ing conquests for the new. Chicagc.
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