La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, July 25, 1916, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextPAGE TWO LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER TUESDAY, JULY 25, 1916, I. Well Dressed Feet Your happiness, health and appearance depend greatly on your shoes. Our shoes are made to fit the feet. If you wear shoes bought here your feet will bo comfortable and attractive. We have a shoe for every foot and a price for every purse. Men's Dress Shoes, black, tan and white, lace and button. All sizes $2.75 to $6.00 Ladies' Dress Shoes, vici, patent, tan and combina tions, lace and button .. $2.19 to $6.00 Misses' and Childrens' Dress Shoes, vici- patent and tan, lace and button 75c to $2.75 Bovs' Dress Shoes, black and tan, lace and button ... ...1$1.98 to $3.00 Men's Heavy Work Shoes, made to wear in all leathers and sizes, high and low top $1.87 to $9.50 Boys' Ileavv Work Shoos, in black and tan, all sizes : . ...$1.50 to $2.73 You'll Know a Good Shoe When You See It Let Us Show You TRIALS OF AN ORCHESTRA. Hill's Department Store ARC A DE Ilillie Burke Feature at Arcade Wes nesduy and Thursday. Billie Burka has captured the critics all over the country in her first film play "Peggy." The newspapers of New York accorded the young star a . reception that equalled if it did - not surpass any that ever greeted her ap pearance in a real new flesh-and-Llood role. Following are a few of the comments of prominent writers and publications: " Billie Burke' !b a born screen ac tress she was probably a tom-boy earlier in life. Back of her fascinat ing vivacity are the high spirits of sound health she is a fountain of natural energy and seemingly ex riaustless vigor Given a clev er, and attractive artiste, Billie Burke's fine comedy opportunity, sucn as wardner Sullivan can pro vide what else than ue light can be expected at this stage, When good scientific work is taken for granted?" Louis R. Harrison in Moving Picture World. " 'Peggy,' the picture which in duced Billie Burke to leave the legit imate for the movies, could have been labelled 'Billie Burke,' for it had been made to order for her. New York World. "The Titian-hnired actress romped through an unusually entertaining picture with all the camera knowledge and assurance of a screen veteran. The interpolated fairy story is really one of the most delightful purts of the picture. It abounds in beautiful photography. " New , York Times. "Miss Burke brings to motion pic tures more vivacity than the average actress, and her first appearance be fore the camera was a complete suc cess." iNcw York Sun. The foregoing is juHt a few of the critical opinions that have been writ ten on this Triangle feature that will appear at the Arcade theatre on Wednesday and Thursday and the people of La Grande can no doubt form some sort of an idea of the treat that is in store for them. SHERRY'S Its Labor M.trked an Epoch In Our Muiical History. Back In the eighteen forties a num ber of traveling orchestras came to America from Europe. . The most famous was the Germanla, which gave Its first concert in New York Oct C, 1848. The seed fell on stony ground at first. In Philadelphia Arch Street hall was rented for $10, Jan. 1, 1840 the receipts were exactly $9.00. In the middle of the perform ance the manager of the hall appeared and threatened to turn out the lights If the rental was not paid Immediately. To a man the orchestra voted that the lights be turned out. and the concert ceased. Later this organization was more successful. During the next six weeks it gave 829 concerts In the east, west and south, besides collaborating In or atorlos and with local choral societies. Jenny Llnd sang with them at times, and they were joined by Henrietta Sontag, Tedesco, August Krelssmann, Ole Bull and others now and then. They disbanded In 1854, but where ever one of tbelr number settled a contagion point was established from which a. love and appreciation of mu sic radiated throughout the communi ty. This seed scattering was of Incal culable value to the spread of musical taste in America. It marked an epoch In our musical history. Mew Sorlt American. $8.75 WEEKLY FOR WOMEN. Minimum Wage Proposed in'' Massa chusetts Clothing Factories. . Boston, July 24.-A recommenda tion that adult women in woman's clothing factories be paid not less than $8.75 for a full week's work was made to the Massachusetts Minimum Wage Commission today by a wage board appointed to investigate. The board also recommended that inexper ienced women Teceive not less than $7 a week and girls under 18 not less than $6 a week. The commission ap proved the rate provisionally. The board said it had fixed upon $8.98 as the weekly cost of living for self-supporting women, including 25 cents a week for savings, but that this was so far above the wages now paid that a too abrupt change might oc casion hardship to employer and em plees during the period of re-adjustment OUR FIRST PRESIDENT. At Sherry's. Love and jealously, hatred and vengeance, excitement and sensations and an altogether clever moving: pic ture entertainment is promised in the Bluebird Photoplay, "The Gilded Spider," which is to be the attraction at the Sherry theatre last time today with beautiful Louise Lovelv the star. The fountains of sensationalism have been drawn upon for new meth ods to quicken the interest; stiring scenes follow in quick succession; there is a thrill and a throb in every moment, and throughout the im mensely entertaining photoplay there is an engaging love story to fire the imagination and double the interest. Louise Lovely, favorite of a million theatregoers, ha3 a role that multi plies her sweetness and sets her love liness in new frames of fascination. Foley Hotel Guests Dayton Taylor, E. Williums, Baker; L. B. Zinner, G. L. Hurd, Corvallis; J. Mittan, Spokane; J. Dooley, Baker; L. Fernwnld, Baker; F. McNally, Wal lowa; L. J. Thompson, Portland; M. Jack, A. Alexander, Cnrl Porringer. F. Bloch, E. J. Burkfc, C. E. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Sturgis, Pendleton; Dnn Kelly, Baker; Paul Welch, Walla Walla; G. E. Colon, Haines; Chas. Maher, Wallowa; Sergeant H. K. Wickhma, Portland; Geo. C. Russell nnd wife, Enterprise. Only Ten of the Thirteen States Took Part In His Election. New York state had no part In the election of the first president of the United States. For some years follow ing the establishment of the federal government the legislatures of most of the states chose the presidential elec tors, the people voting for theia only indirectly, their choice bclag expressed by their votes for legislators. A dead lock between the senate and the as sembly prevented the selection of elec tors from New York state. Rhode Is land and North Carolina had not yet ratified the constitution, so Washington was elected the first time by the votes of only ten of the thirteen states. New York city was the scene of the first Inauguration, however. Washing ton took the oath on the portico of Federal hall, on the present site of the subtreasury, at Wall and Nassau streets, April 30, 1789. Immediately following this ceremony he retired within the building and delivered an address to congress, which met in Fed eral hall in those days. John Adams, the second president, also addressed congress In person, but Jefferson broke the custom which President Wilson has revived. Jefferson stigmatized that form of address as monarchical and put his message In writing. New York Sun. Mary Charleston, seen in a number of World Features recently, has join ed the Selig company. FIRE SALE A special bargain for carpenters or others who would like to rebuild a house that has been partially de stroyed by fire. FOR A HOME or INVESTMENT 2 large lots, a barn in fair condition, and a 4-room house that has been partially destroyed by fire. The damage was confined to the top part of the building. The roof and ceilings arc partially destroyed and the wall-paper is badly damaged. However the floors, foundation, and side walls and some of the room ceil ings are uninjured. The price of this place is based on the lot values only. $200 will fix up this house giving it alone a value of at least $")00. Price $300. Terms $.10 down, balance $10 per month. Or, if purchaser will immediately improve house will take mortgage for the balance. INVESTIGATE NOW FARM LOANSAND INSURANCE Geo. H. Currey Origin of Dukes. The word "duke" Is from the Latin "dux," a leader. In early Saxon times the commanders of armies were called (lubes t e., the leaders of the soldiery, In other words, the first duke was the fli-st best fighting man. No regard was uad to nuceslry or present attainments or any other sort of thing beyond the simple matter of warlike efficiency. Naturally the leader of the fighting wouiu, when tue, fighting was over. come in for the lion's share of the spoils and "honors," and naturally again the rest of the folks would "look up" to him, nnd by degrees his superi ority woiftd be Imparted to his family, and a "nobility" would spiiug Into be lng. It all rested, to start with, ou brute force and nnlnml courage com blued with cunning In clubbfng and tnrustlng. ! Shakespeare and Bacon. The S ha kes pea rc-Bacou con t roversy has not received a final settlement and probably never will. There are some critics who hold that the "man from Stratford" did not write the immortal plays that hare for so loug a time gone under his name, and the arguments that rhey make for the claim are quite weighty. But the great majority of people. Including perhaps a majority of the critics, feel that Shakespeare gave the world the priceless dramas. At any rate, the Stratford niau Is In pos session, and it does not look as though he was In any Immediate danger of be ing evicted. New York American. Cautious Golf. .Mcintosh and McNub went out on ; the golf links aud in the course of the piny came opposite a deep, muddy I pond, tlere the Inherent caution of j McNnb asserted Itself. He appeared Indisposed to continue. "Wlmt'ro ye hesltatin' a boot, Tain mns? Play off. moii," said Mcintosh. McNnb replied, "Hon, yon's a bran' I new twa shlllln' ba' nud I may never I sec It iigalul" Argonaut Opposite Y. M. C. A. Phone Black 2081 HE WHO MOVES REAL ESTATE 1M Elm Street La Grande, Oregon A Narrow Margin. John Stllnrt Mill vn nniv, Htnfnff with two brilliant Fremiti talkers who were givcu to monologue. Ono had possession of tho field, and the other was watching him so (intently to strike in that Mill exclaimed aloud, "If be stops to breathe he's gone!" Not Always. They say there's luck In odd num bers." "I don't believe It. I know a man Who Cot nlno vnflra In v,-4a. I. n ..I.. - - I .-ii ... ii u . nig j three wlves."-St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Probably. "Some people are so Inquisitive." "Yes. but they arc usually stupid." j -stupid r j "TVs. If I were as Inquisitive as jou are I would know everythluf.' Money to Loan Have $50,000.00 7 per cent in amounts from $2600.00 up, to loan on Grande Ronde Valley Farms. , v . Have $50,000.00 8 per cent in amounts from $1000.00 up, to loan on farms in Union County. '$ 250.00 10 Per Cent ... $ 500.00 10 Per Cent $ 700.00 10 Per Cent $100.00 8 Per Cent To loan, on Improved City Prop erty. . Also an unlimited amount of capital to loan on La' Grande 'property on monthly repayment plan Building loans a spe cialty. ' W. B. SARGENT, President LA GRANDE INVESTMENT COMPANY . LA GRANDE, ORE. Always Look To ju'K. -1TEUS juin, u. o. ru, umco. For Best Values In Front Lace Corsets The Front Lace Corsets With The Ventilo Berries & Cherries Are Going Fast We advise you to place your order at once on the Following: Loganberries, per crate $1.50 Raspberries, per crate .$1.75 Blackberries, per crate $2.25 Royal Ann Cherries, per gal .........30c Bing Cherries, per gal '.. -30c Lambert Cherries, per gal. 30c Pie Cherries, per gal . 25c Harris Grocery PHONE MAIN 70 FARMERS PHONE B. 192 408 North Fir Street, Cross Track . WHY? We Consider Your Success Paramount to Our Own Because ou.' success depends on the development of the communities served by us and the prosperity of their inhabitants. We have made large investments for your convenience and comfort, in property which cannot be moved to some other locality if our business does not prosper as can yours There fore not only from public spiritedness but from business interests we wish to cooperate with, you in anything tending to further the welfare of the community. No proposition is too small to receive our cheerful and thorough consideration and active encouragement. Eastern Oregon Light & Power Co. Always at Your Service Telephone Main 34 Baci and Ventilo Front Shield No front lace corset without these features can possibly be as good as La Camille. A complete line of differen models always on hand. Priced At $2.00 Up MRS. UOBT. PATTISON x Corse tiere Phone Red 3221 Res. 1702 Oak Corns Gome Off Like Banana Peel Wonderful, Simple "Gets-It" Never rails to Jttemove Any torn Easily. "Wouldn't It Jar vou? Hero I've been going alone for years, with ono desperate corn after another, trying to ppi riu or mem wun saivos mot CELEBRATED CHINESE HERB CO. (30 years practical experience) The Famous Chinese Herbs for All Ailments of Both Sexes CONSULTATION FREE Office Hours 16003 Jefferson Ave. 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. La Grande, Ore. ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. ' AUSTIN BROWNELL, Manager HOUSE WIRING A SPECIALTY Supplies and Heating Devices Phone Main 726 Sommer Hotel Building, next to Western Union Rositatot r Sum "nets-It" for Those Corns aud Save Your Life end four Iocs I eat off tho toe, tapes that stick to me stocking, bandages nna plasters that make ft package of tho tops. trv. Ing blooil-bringing rasors and scis sors. Then I tried Oeta-It' Just once nnd you ought to have seen that corn come off Jnst like a banana peel." It's simple. onderful. It's the new way, painless, applied In two seconds, nev er hum healthy flesh or Irritates. Nothing to press on the corn. Never fails. Quit the old ways for once any way and try "Uets-It" tonight. For corns, calluses, warts nnd bunions. "ticts-lt" Is sold everywhere, Sfic a bottle, or sent direct by E. Lawrence g CO., cnicago, 111. Sold in La (iranae ami rpfnnnJ. ed as the world's best corn remedy hv D. Putnian. "Telephone It Why waste time B&ve both. and energy when a telephone will The greatest amount of work accomplished correctly, with the least amount of energy, in the shortest possible time is EFFICIENCY A Telephone will do this. See us about it. HOME INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE CO. t 5