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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (June 19, 1916)
' MONDAY, JUNE 19,1916. PAGE FOUR LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER THE OBSERVER BRUCE DENNIS. Editor and Owner Entered in the Postoffice at La Grande, Oregon, as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Daily, single copy 6c Daily, per week 15c Daily, per month 65c Daily, per six months In advance $3.50 Daily, per year in advance .... $7.00 "V I . . I. .. .. a .,nn in art- - vance w "c " Progressive sentiment has flickered out; that the flame which hurned so brightly in 1012 has suddenly been doused by the action of delegates ut Chicago? If there are any so dense, let them pinch themselves. The Progressive sentiment contin ues as it was. It whs much better for it t line up behind Judge Hughes, who is deserving and clean, than to place another ticket in the field, but this does not affect the feel- Weekly Obsorver-Star, per year in advance $1.60 Progressive voters. They are not office-seekers. They do not seek to control Dartv machinery. They do not Advertising rates on application. All , f y, as a profession or try ' 31 SVe Xrehe -ke their living from the politic! ad appears. . droppings. These Progressives have ' principles which will not die, cannot Address all communications to"THE Kmi wi not be quashed. The mo OBSERVER, 1710 Sixth Street. ; j et attempt i(l nm by the pro ' fessional politician to run things "in IN MEXICO. tha good old way" right then will the ' , , , ' ; , , , . , Progressive element now in the Re- The last battle, woid of which was ,7. , , , .. . , . ... publican party by reason of their received yesterday, in which Amen- r ' . ' , ,,i: ' ,, ,, . I support of Judge Hughes, immedi- can troops fought numerous Mexicans , ',' .. . . ... . ... - . , , v. ,.. . ,. , 4, lutelv rally and a battle royal will fol- of unknown identity, indicates the . . ., , . . , . . ! low in the G. O. P. tent, inevitable cannot be postponed much i ... . r , .,,,. i , In Oregon this is true, if we are longer. War with Mexico is to be re- ., . ,. . lU ..,, . . 1 able to guess the feeling of the great srretted, but it has been apparent fori . . ,, ., u .. r.. 6 .' ... maioritv of Heiiublicnns who are Pro- neveral years. Unly tnrougn tne - ; ,' f r th w willingness of the United States to accept any rebuff or insult that Mex ico might see fit to offer has this country averted the struggle until the present time. The national administration is fast approaching the parting of the ways 1 and if proper preparation! has , been engaged in our arms will in a renson- gressive in thought. In the logging camp, on the ranch, in the school room, in the stores can be found the backbone of the Oregon Republican party and in almost every instance :can also be found the Progressive thoughts and Progressive principles. This tremendous vote, we believe, will be cast for Judge Hughes for presi dent but this vote will not stand for UU1U UIIIU CUIH1UCI LIIC KUUIllim IUVO I.U I . , . . , - ... 1 . 'any of the old tricks of "long ago our south. I ... - 4 u i i 1 methods. But has such preparation been . made? We think not, although some times it is quite difficult to determine what the war department may have The Portland .Icurnal has really found out theie is "nothing the mat ter with Portland" and as proof of .. , . .. ., that investigation shows in Sundays there has been little preparation, as it ' . , 7 , . .. , r 1 1. issue that there nre 700 manufactur- apparently seems, then President . .4 . . , 1 ., , , .iw plants in that city turning out Wilson has shown the weakest point b ....nLnnn .... , , . , t, u I products to the amount of ?lu,000,000 nneQihin fnr a tenner rn Rnnw. Hn hnR i 1 r " - - - - had ample time for equipment and to get our military house in order. Ho knew, or should have known, that the climax in Mexican affairs must soon come und it is a sin if ho has per mitted this restless condition to con a year, me plants employ ueiwecn 14,000 and Irt.OOO men and have about 1600 clerks and officials. The total amount disbursed for labor alone is $10,000,000 annually. We wish to say to the Journal management that .. ... . , , ' , , ... the campaign to ascertain just what tmue without taking advantage of the .. . ... r r ..... ,, oruUHU JU5S(;s(-' III tnu wav ui lai- that it surely lias , . , 1 , , ' ... , tones has been surely worth while sign not only to I'ortlandcrs but to the I people of the entire state. Towns are like people because For in- warning given. We arc now face to face with Car ranza fighting. 'It is no longer Villa and the scattering bandits, but it is ihn imviinimi.nl: nf Movicn wllii'll wn l,0v .ronovmmlv v-.n,rni,o,l tl,t they are made up of people will make the big struggle against . 8tance' when Lokeview burne.l Ln the United States. Let us hope the Glani,e rell(1 tho sto,'y wlth PriFident has been more of a states-' aml now that I-eview peoplu man than many of us have believed W unanlmounly deeded to rebuil. him to be and that he has made quiet! the PPle rejoice in their pluck and but certain preparation for this crisis encrK,y- that is now upon us. Some of the newspapers seem to THE PROGRESSIVE SENTIMENT, make sport of Colonel Roosevelt's ,re- j cent illness. Don't worry about tha With Judge Hughes nominated by j Colonel, he is all right and while pos the "straight goods" Republicans and , sibly he may never again be a cundi practically endorsed by tho Progrcs-, date, ho will be heard from often sivc Republicans the sky is clear so j enough to make a lot of selfish poli far as tho presidential campaign is ticians tremble in their bouts, concerned. I - " - Hut doas any of the reactionary ! Our Mow citizen Marion Davis, of brothers in Republican ranks think Union, had his portrait in all the Sun for a single moment that the great day papers along with other prom- ' Choose Here and Save! O0R-SACRIFICE-SALE Entire Stock of Women's and Misses HANDSOME SUITS STUNNING COATS , CHARMING DRESSES Big Saying Opportunity With 5 Months of Seasonable Wear Ahead. Every Garment new This Season. Regular $10.(H) values at $ 7.50 Regular .fl2.")0 valusc, at $ 9.40 Regular $13.50 values at $10.15 Regular $15.00 values at $11.25 Regular $17.50 values at $13.15 Regular $20.00 values at $15.00 Regular $22.50 values at ...$16.90 Regular $25.00 values at $18.75 Regular $27.50 values at $20.65 Regular $32.50 values at $24.40 "La France" Pure Thread Silk Stockings for Women at $1.00 95 per cent pure tliread silk, 5 per cent pure dye. Nothing is used hi the finishing process to make La France silk hose appear heavy Ave i ght no tin nor Aveighing matter at all; nothing to injure their ser vice to you. Extra reinforced heel, toe, and foot; 3 thread knee; strong garter top; only pure Japanese silk used. That's why we believe "La France" to he the best value yet produced in Silk Hose we want you to ti p a pair of them, the best silk stocking for $1.00 in America Black, white and every new shade, every size, a pair $1.00 In extra wide top (out size) pure silk in black or white, pair $1.25 Pure Silk Boot Hose, all colors, pair : 50c u . a a a Your Money's Worth And More! i A' GA THA AND rTCnFTUCtt rl3Ut 'AI.jjn are ciuuih uku iiro wt'll r-lvl l. fill ;t nico J mTt thiiph. They uro eaay to cut o una how. q u Tlio pattrrnn aro selpetod with R " tlie mcuiost uf :ir for tho pur- (J u tvxv3 for which, tliuy aro Int.nded. Abulia I'prcnli's come In )li;ht o (j roiui:i fur air nr, li-timo ilrpsfs, n n walrus, men ."blrt.. tc. I'lrretino g ; l'cri'iilcH ii rn in lult colon fur j iuiibo-(ii eahcs, wrappers, uproin', q u eio. a S 10c and 15c Yd. g .aupoooDnaaoaDnnDoaDaaoaaaDDDoaotJO CIIILUKKN S "KOVERALLS" "Keep the Kids Klera." The most practical, healthful, play time frarments ever invented for children. Handsome, stout fabrics in light or heavy-weight. Sold only in La Grande at this Store. Suit 75c BOYS' SPORT BLOUSES In the famous "Kaynee" Tajpe less Brand. No draw strings to pull out in the laundry. A new blouse free it it fades. Dozens of new, fancy stripes and plain white patterns at 50c inent Knights of Pythias, and r.e looks very good. It might be added for information that ho is not a day olihr in appearance than when the picture was taken. 8fV I A,l i.,t KMHHi fiM.v v: t v v - ' V r s 1 Dr. J. Francis Drake was elected to the school board in Portland by a very large majority. The only thing that might have beaten such a his torical name as Francis Drake was the J. that he uses for priming his pen before writing his name. hearing any and all objections there to, and for tho final settlement there of. , GEORGE E. WELLS, Administrator of the Estate of ; Minnie M. Wells, deceased. D. June 10-20; July 3-10-17. "Thompson's Gooseberries Are Good" So they all say. AVhy? Tho best known variety, Oregon Champion, ex pert care insuring large rapid growth, our special cleaning process, freshness of the delivered fruit these are the main points of the story, 'why the famous berries, from Gooseberry Ranch, on Summcrville road near Alicel, are the finest in the Valley. Some may like fresh strawberries bet ter now. But don't forget the winter, and how nice the gooseberry sauce, the pies and especially the mixed fruit jellies will taste then. Green goose berries jell perfectly, with no more sugar than other fruit. Oan up tho juice, mix later with early apples or other sweet fruit. You can't make this jelly fast enough for the children ami grown-ups. It's economical, healthful, delicious. People beggecTi for 150 gallons of our fruit last year after the big crop was gone. Order now of "The Gooseberry Man." M. R. THOMPSON, Alicel, Oregon. Independent 'Phone 27xU D-G-17-3t W-lt Money to Loan. On improved real property In Union county, no delays, current rates. L Grande Investment Co. Adv. s I .Tames Hurvey Graham, of Baker, ( who received an equal number of j Demicoatic votes with Nick Sinnott i for the Second district nomination, re- I fuses to draw straws, shake dice, or j bet on the high card to determine who shall be the Democratic standard bearer in this district. Perhaps Nick j will wave all rights and upon a tray j of silver lined with purple plush ten- j der our friend, Col. Graham the Dem- ' ocratic nomination without further j argument, I ONE OVERTRAINED; THE OTHER OVERFED! M'-s. Margaret Sanger has jour neyed clear from New York to tell Oregon people there should be birth control. A free will offering to pur-cha.-e Margaret a ticket home is in order. Old Cc":Tal Humidity was with us ov"r ? lay, and Saturday night came as near being an Iowa or Kansas night as we have witnessed in the west ARE YOU A BRICK-LAYER? IF YOU ARE YOU KNOW THAT ON BRICK ON TOP OF ANOTHER FINALLY BUILDS A HOUSE TO FI'.OTECT ftND S H ELT KR. IF YOU A HE NOT A BRICK-LAYER YOU KNOW THAT ONE DOLLArt ON TOP OF ANOTHER BUILOS YOU A FORTUNt 1 H AT WILL SOME DAY PRO 1 EC! AND SHELTER YOU FROM ADVERSITY. FILE UP YOUR MONEY IN THE BANK AND BUILD A FORTUNE. BANKWITHU WE PAY i PER CENT1NTF.REST 6V2 Money for Improved Farm Loans La Grande National Bank LA CUANDK "ltr.fi OX Cpitl $200,009.00, Surplus $T0.iu0.CO, Resources $1,000,000.00 Fred J. Holmes, President; C. C. lVnin'-tm. Vice President; F. U Meyers. Cashier; E. Zundel and II. '.. Coolidge, Afiintnnt Cashier. MRECTttl.'S Fred J. Holmes. J. G. Snodgrnss, '. K. Conlev. C. C. Penin 'ton, H. 8. Brownton, F. L. Meyer. A. Blokland, A. T. Hill, H. B. Coolidge. I This week you must get your 'camping equip'-ient together for next 'week Chautauqua the pleasant time i'f the year is on in I.a Grande. "Wo. ill a miliii.'i ('pilars''' is verdict regardi.ig ;he value of r.'iin to Grande Roru!.' vallev. tha the ! There is one place that Ben Olcott 'v.i.vot bent Clup'lcs I!. Moores and t!ia'."s at. a pioneer ga'.her'mp. ' That ivib a mighty wel.-omc rain. Notice ei Final Setllrn.nt Notice i.i he rby given that !iie un '!. -lulled hr.s tiled his Final Account, as Aiiministtat'or of tho Estate of Md.eio. M. Wells, ikveased. ill the t'oiiMty fourt of the State of Oregon '""i- Union County: .uul that s:iid Ccnrt has tid Tuesdav, the ISth day f July. l!U. at 10 oV'.vk in the loien.x.n. at the Court House, in the City of li Grande, Union County, (hegon. ns the time and place for CiOHj Sv PRESIDENTIAL
