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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.
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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.
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