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MONDAY, JULY. 17, 19161
THE OBSERVER
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motive of Mr. Parker. He is a fine!
southern gentleman who does not 'be-
lieva in Democracy and who, because;!
of it negro question in the south, j
cannot affiliate with the Republicans, j
And there are many thousands just I
like him south of M .i.son & Dixon's 1 1
""line. For this reason there may be a
- i PrmrreRfliva nartv this vear in thn I
oc . . ... r . " . :i
soutn, dm, u win ue largely local ana ;
a vdhicle for settling local southern 1 1
matters.
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OUR VALLEY.
TRADE AFTER THE WAR.
An 'International economic program
such as that drawn up in . Paris by
representatives of the Allies must be
regarded as u war measure, even
though its terms are designed to ex
tend beyond the period of conflict.
Tibial part which pertains to the Al
lies'' conduct during the war is the
least important third of the agree
Yesterday we looked at the Grande 1 ment. tor " 18 "lrea,,y P'cy ,
Ronde valley with It fearful waste, I foree except of the unification, in a'
its large tracts Impossible of Intensive I Points- of tne llsrt of contraband
farmfng- 8W the new crop doing its (and ' articles whose export is
best, and wondered1 noW many people ' prohibited, , , , j
this Valley would support if farmed ! measures proposed for the r.
as Europe is farmed.
encountered a man born and raised in
"Hwiti5r,and anl wo put the question
o him. i ' i '
J'Wel),' he said in reply, "Switzer
land is half as large as the state of
Oregon and she cares for four million
people and cares for them well. As
you know Switzerland is not all till
able but has a large mountain area.
I should say that the Grande Ronde
valley if farmed as Europeans are
forced to farm, it would furnish a
good living for 300,000 people."
Tremendous chance in America left,
isn't there? ; ' I
ORPETT'S ACQUITTAL.
In one of the Sunday papers a long
Associated Press story told of the ac
quittal of Orpett on the charge of
having murdered Marian Lamhert,
and following that story was a brief
dispatch from Albany, Oregon, prais
ing tihie swift justice meted out to a
boy who stole some trivial thing and
was tried, convicted and began serv
ing his sentence within twenty-four
hours.
Orpett's case was n bad one. A
jury says he was not guilty of mur
dering the girl but there aro many
people who will always think he was
llhto prime cause of the death, whether
he administered the drug with his
own hand or whether his actions
forced Marian Lambert to take her
own life.
Yet the world dismisses the enso, in
a way, and turns attention to tine
poor boy in Albany, Oregon, who stole
a few cents worth of goods and is
serving time for the offense.
PROBLEM OF THE SOUTH.
Those who rcud of the Second
Progressive convention called by
Vice Presidential Candidate Purker of
Louisiana must stop and think of the
1 . ... .!
Just then We i construction period lmmeaiaieiy w
lowing vnns wm uic vi v.fe..-.
ine acspoiica countries are to ue IC-g
stored as a matter oi course, ra
vored nation treatment is not to be
given any country now an enemy, at
least for a numbor of years, and the J
Allied countries are to give to each
whatever trade preferences are
cranted. even to such an- extent as
to provide "compensatory outlets" !
where commerce is injured by a check
on shipments to the central powers.!
The Allies also propose to prohibit or
place some dheck on the importation
of goods from the countries with
whom they are how at war. In short,
Germany and Austria are to be left
out in the cold, while the Allies de
velop in their own lands those Indus
tries of Germany' and Austria on
whidh they have been dependent in
the pnst. This policy is intended to
last now only during the reconstruc
tion period, but as long thereafter as
possible. i . . i 1 f
The various governments have yet
to adopt the measures proposed. It
then remains to be seen how the
sdheme will work out. If it holds,
the United States will certainly bene
fit, for it will enjoy not only the trade j
of the Allies, but a vastly increased j
commerce with the central powers, for i
whom America would necessarily bo j
the best market. But the permanence
of war built trade arrangements in
time of peace is doubtful. The Teu- j
tonic countries will bend every
energy; diplomatic and commercial, to i
break th'o barriers, and it will prob-1
ably not be long before Mars is forced j
to yield to the persuasive arguments j
of Dives. - j
Keep in mind the Safety First pic
nic on August 17th for that is the day
that the mountains around Gibbon
will be alive with merriment.
If tlho Federal corrupt practices act
rife?
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Is to visit West's store during the "July Clean-Up" Sale, and pick up a high grade,
to $6.00 on it. "Hirsch Wickwire", "Benjamin", "fidelity" makes. With every suit
this store's and the maker's which is all that neOds be said about them.
ToMem
Regular $15.00 Men's Suits, now $12.00
Regular $17.50 Men's Suits, now $14.00
Regular $20.00 Men's Suits, now $16.00
tailored suit and save $3.00
goes a double guarantee-
Regular $22.50 Men's Suits, now $18.00
Regular $25.00 Men's Suits, now ..... . . .$20.00
Regular $27.50 Men's Suits, now V $22.00
July Clean-Up Sale Men's Hats
Famous Gordon and Stetson makes Men's Fine Felt
Hats over 100 styles to select from:
Regular $3.00 Gordon Hats, go at . ... $2.40
Regular $4.00 Stetson Hats, go at $3.20
A big line of 1916 Straw and Panama Hats at July
Clean-Up Prices:
Regular $1.25 Straw Hats $1.00
Regular $1.50 Straw Hats ......... $1.20
Regular $3.00 Panamas at $2.40
mi Pfi finvs? ,; , -mm,
i s si w - mm,
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"La France" Pure Thread Silk Stockings
for Women at $1.00
95 per cent pure thread silk, 5 per cent pure dye. Nothing is. used'
in the finishing process to make La France silk hose appear heavy
weight no tin nor weighing 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 be the best value yet produced in Silk Hose we want you to
try 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
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Your Money' Worth n
And Moref ; g
1 GATHA AND PTmfiTWR i
(( L J'BHiATJW nro floilia that i
n XA- nro well myleil. wllli a nlco O
soft Jlnish. They are easy to cut
ti und sew. n
n
o Tho pntterna aro solpctcu with r
ij tho k rent est of ruro fur tho pur- n
u poses for whicli they nro Intended. n
D Afffttlia lVrrnlos come In Uprht
D colors for iiprnnH, house dresses, O
J wittHlH, menu Hhlrtn, etc. IMeretine U
q I'lTftileH nro in dark colors for
0 Jiou;.o-drcsacs, wrappers, aprons; 2:
8 eto- 8.
8 10c and 15c Yd.
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CHII.nREN'S "K OVER ALLS"
"Keep the Kids Klut-n." The
most practical, healthful, play
time garments 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" Tape
less Brand. No draw, strings
to pull out in the laundry. A
new blouse free if it fades.
Dozens of new, fancy stripes
and plain white patterns at 50c
A Garment Sale Concerning Every
Women Who Welcomes
"Opportunity"
For we are Offering the Highest Grade
SUITS, COATS, SILK DRESSES
at Half Price
On many of these Women's and Misses' High Grade Suits, Coats
and Silk Dresses, the cost of the materials alone would be more
Milan the sale price. ., ,
liegukf $10.00 values at $5.00; $12.50 values $6.25: $15.00 values
$7.50; $17.50 values $8.75; $20.00 values $10.00; $25.00 values
$12.50; $27.50 values $13.75; $35-,00 values $17.50.
does not command more respect than
the Oregon statute of the some nature
has done President Wilson will de
cide it is a failure.
FIRST AVIATOlt TRAINING.
WHAT IS THE USE OF REAPING A HARVEST UNLESS
YOU REAP A "RESULT" FROM YOUR HARVEST. BEING
CAREFUL IN GROWING YOUR CROP WILL NOT BENEFIT
YOU UNLESS YOU ARE "CAREFUL" WITH YOUR MONEY
WHEN YOU GET YOUR MONEY.
REGULARLY BANKING THE MONEY YOU EARN FROM
YOUR WORK OR IN YOUR BUSINESS, IS THE ONE SURE WAY
OF GROWING A FORTUNE. TRY IT.
BANK WITH US
WE PAY H. PER CENT INTEREST
co Money for Improved Farm Loans
La Grande National Bank
LA GRANDE, OREGON
Capital $200,000.00, Surplus $50,000.00, Resources $1,000,000.00
Fred J. Holmes, President; C. C. Penington, Vice President; F. L.
Meyers, Cashier; E. Zundel and U. E. Coolidge, Assistant Cashiers.
DIRECTORS
Fred J. Holmes, J. G. Snodgraae, J. F. Conley, C. C. Penlngton, IL
fi. Browaton, F. L. Meyere, A. Blokland, A. T. Hill, H. E. Coolidrj.
I Veteran of Philippine Insurrection Is
Learning to Fly.
Sioux Falls, S. I)., June 2C W. W.
Spain, South Dakota's first National
Guard aviator, who was detailed May
1 by Adjutant-General Morris as the
one oflicer from this state to take the
eijjht weeks' course of training at the
Cuniss aviation school at Newport
News, Va., lias p;one to begin work.
Mr. Spain is Senior First Lieuten
ant of the South Dakota National
Guard, which he joined in 1903. Ho
is credited with having organized tho
first signal corps in the state, under
Ailiuteint-General C. H. Enirlesbv. of
j atirtown.
Lieutenant Spain was a member of
jtha First South Dakota Volunteer In
i fann y in the Philippines during the
! years 1S118 to 1900 and acted as
j mounted orderly to Colonel A. S.
Frost in i'io Philippine insurrection.
tits home is in Smoux rails.
all parts of the body. The effect of
these poisons upon nearly all parts of
the body are no different from that of
most other germ poisons, except that
these poisons are particularly in
jurious to the nerve cells in the spin
al cord, which govern the muscles of
tho limbs particularly the lower
limbs. In an attack of the disease the
partial or complete destruction of
these nerve cells takes place in a few
hours, but the full eiTects are not ap
parent for several months.
Ilnasmuch as the germ of infantile
paralysis seems to be disseminated by
flies, a systematic extermination of
these pests is important in preven
tion of the disease. However, keeping
the child in a high state of resistance,
in the best of health, is of even great
er imnortanrn. flprmc ot-fn.V
those whose disease-resisting powers
are low; germs find a portal of entry
in a weak spot in tho body. In the
case of infantile paralysis, the "weak
spots" are the noso and throat, and
the stomadh ami intestine. If we are
to avoid this dread disease we must
keep the child's air passages in
healthy condition and keep' the stom
ach and bowels in good shape. It is
significant that this disease attacks
ohildrpn nf flip atro whan nM .
weaned and taken to the table and
icq anytmng and everything. AvoidT
ing colds, sore throats and catarrh in
children hv nrnnnr fnprli anA T.l.nf
of fresh air; and keeping the stomach
and bowels in trnnd r-.J;i.-. 4UM,,i.
careful fee-Hint will o-n lr,nr -wo.
- . .""ft UJ W-
ward eliminating infantile paralysis.
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Use our Want Ad column.
INFANTILE PARALYSIS.
Suggestions as to the Prevention of
This Drended Disease.
(Hy Dr. U. R. Daniels.)
From everything (hut has been
learned up to date of infantile pa
ralysis, the disease is causes by a
tferm which finds lodinwnt in Mm nm.
cus membrane of the nose and th'iwt.
Ium, vi wii: nuMimui arm iniesunes.
Hone tho gurm multiplies rapidly and
forms its poison: th.
Home Institution
Pianos .$187.00
Easy Payments.
Knabe
Ivors it Pond.
Ivstey.
Schumann.
Hush & Herts.
.Bennett.
Sterling.
Several Others of the
I test makes.
RICHEY PIANO HOUSE
Home Institution
Playei-s $387.00
With $25.00 in music.
Knabe.
I vers & Pond.
Kstey.
Schumann.
Push & Gerts.
Bennett.
Sterling.
Several others of the
best makes.
No catch penny methods to catch the unsuspecting customer.
We do not offer music lessons and charge accordingly.
We buy goods direct and not from Portland retail houses.
No culls or worked-ovcr pianos to dump upon the public '
Your contract or notes will be ,fcht at homo, and not with some eartern concern.
1 ,o:; Hgn-t'upon u:th sdwtion of eo tM and -
I taken up by the bWi niul carried to
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