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PAGE EIGHT LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 1916. A WEALTH of HEALTH Heat weakens one's vital forces and while the system is thus weakened, disease germs are apt to gain a hold and cause trouble. Give nature a lit tle aid with our. Beef9 Iron and Wine and you'll be able to resist the effects of warm weather. You can rely on Our Beef, Iron and Wine. It is a food, a tonic and a blood builder. It contains the most soluable form of iron, a reliable extract of beef and pure wine. Price $1.00 La Grande Pharmacy ADOLPH NEWLIN, Manager Quick Delivery Phone Main 40 La Grande, Oregon 1A GRANDE ill HAS APPLIED It K. HURON WILL ATTEND THE MILITARY CAMP full Instructions for the Western De partment Received 'lR. R. Huron, instructor in the local 'oiganizatlon for military instruction, has applied to attend the forthcoming -encampment at American Lake. Capt. ! H. E. Coolidge, "former commander of ' the La Grande militia company, has received from Cnl. C. TT r.in(nUin f of Portland, the bulletin pertaining to military training camps which is here- "--with appended in full: ilhe following regulations govern ing the attendance at the Cnmn nf instruction ror Civilians, in this de partment, are published for the in. 'formation and guidance of all con cerned. Purpose To help properly qualified men to 'fill the great deficiency in officers ' and non-commissioned officers that 'would immediately arise in case of Tinuuiiui emergency, uy giving mem four wcek3 of intensive militarv in struction in the field under regular officers, and with troops, of the Regu lar Army. To foster a patriotic sDirit and spread among the citizens of the country some knowledge of military history, military policy, and militarv nceas. To instill in four weeks of 'healthy outdoor life the habits of obedience, discipline, command and self-onntrnl that are the prerequisites of effici ency in every business or profession, ana to send men back from the camps better prepared to take care of them selves and of others. Qualifications Applicants must be fll citizens of the United States, (2) of sound phy sical condition, capable of the severe physical work of drill, and manoeu veres with full infantrv emiinmrnt: eyesight normal or corrected by glass es, (3) at least 18 years of age and j under 50, (4) students in public or private schools who have reached a grade equivalent to senior class, high school, or eraduates thereof: under graduates and graduates of colleges and universities; other citizens not included above who have the equiva lent. i. e.. a eood elementarv edurn tion, which has been supplemented by business or professional training, Qualifications must invariably be stated on amplication blank. Thp re quirements as to physical qualifica Triangle-Kay Bee r$fW Presents Bessie Barriscale IN "The Last Act" TONIGHT ONLY ARCAD "BEST BY TEST" tion$ are not so strict as in the Army, ! only an organic disease or some dis i ability that would prevent marching ; or render tne applicant name io ui ft l - ii. . : . . ... t ; eixects irom no cwve uuvuwi mc of camp will be considered a disquali fication. To insure certainty on this point, and for their own convenience, intending aDDlicants should first be i examined by a physician. Periods of Camps Monterey, California, July 10-Aug-ust 6. American Lake, Washington, Aug ust 14-September 9. Fort Douglas, Utah, August 21 September 16. Camp Equipment The Government loans tentage, blankets, cots, pillows, mattresses, ponchos, sweaters, ammunition, and ordnance, including field equipment. Local authorities must furnish camp sites, drill grounds, running water, and electric lights (tne latter in mess shacks, Y. M. C. A. tents, of ficers' and orderly tents, latrines, and shower baths). They must also pay for any damage to crops or private property caused oy tne troops on manoeuvres. Uniform and Personal Equipment Each man must, have: 1 pair tan marching shoes (broken in); medium weight woolen socks; underwear; 2 pairs of olive drab cotton breeches; j 1 pair leggins farmv natternV 9. nlivo drab shirts; 1 waist belt (army pat tern); 1 service hat and cord (this cord is manufactured especially for these camps); and the necessary per sonal toilet articles. The regular army" shoe is recom mended but any good tan leather nunung or tramping shoe will be per mitted. Bathing trunks are recommended. Civilian clothing, etc., in trunks and suit cases will be properly stored dur ing the period of the encampment. Clothing must be purchased by the muiviauai, tne cost of which should not exceed $15. Expenses Exclusive of Clothing A deposit of $30 will be required on reporting at camp. This sum covers Doaro, otner camp expenses, and in cludes $5 required to be deposited to cover any loss or damage, to United States property: this latter imnnnt refunded in case no loss or damage is incurred. , The cost of transportation to and from the camps must be borne by the individual. " Inoculation Not Obligatory It is stronelv recnmmmirlofl tKo typhoid prophylaxis inoculation be taken at the camp or before, if pre ferred. (No charge for this treat ment at the camn or for Annrnvarl an plicants at any garrisoned post in the Western Department.) Instruction j The instructors are officers f ft,. Regular Armv. Each onmnor,., have attached to. it five non-commjs- moneo. otricers of the Regular Army. The purpose of the be to give each attendant as much of the fundamental edurAti nn an sf ricer as can be imparted in the dura tion of the camp. A certain definite routine will be nrprihat fn oil in eluding infantry training nni? r!fl practice. Organization Attendants at the nmn nn k divided into companies of Infantry commanded by officers of the Regu lar Army. Attendants are on a Cadet basis. Books op Military Matters It is recommended that the follow ing books be read before attending camp: Manual Military Training, by Capt. James A. Moss, U. S. Army; Self-Helps for the Citizen Soldier, by Capts. James A. Moss Stewart, U. S. Army; and Privates' Manual, by Cant. .Tamos A Mn tt S. Army. The last three books, pop ularly known as "Moss' Tfc.ini, Library for the Citizen-Soldier," may be obtained throueh th ers for $3.00. The Western Dennrtmont nt ft.. Army comprises the States of Wash ington, Oregon. California. THnlin V. vada. Utah and Montana. Citizens desirintr to attend hi. camp must' make application, to these neanquartcrs, ror authority to do so. Application blanks will be furnished upon request. The Armv Renriranizntinn mil which became a law June 3. IQIfi n' vides that the government shall fur nish uniforms, clothing, and subsist ence free to those who attend civilian training carnos: the law can not be carried into effect un til such tune as Congress shall hnve appropriated the npcessnn. fm. The Army Appropriation Bill now , pending provides $;00,000 for this purpose. It ran not K fnrsnon l,.n this bill will become law. Under the circumstances it now becomes essen tial to return to the ally announced on March 6, lSlfi; that is, those who attend must defray the cost of their own transportation and subsistence and pay for their own uni forms. These are the conditions un der which the camns hnve been held in previous years and are the condi tions which now prevail at Plattsburg and Fort Oglethorpe. Says I, to Myself, Says I There's Something to That UNITED STORE . When' Everybody Goes There to Buy 125 "Rior Unsv Store TOnvinor Brings Good Goods and Money Saved to you Ladies' Lawn Waists ......98c Ladies' Lawn or Voile Dresses $1.98, $2.98, $3.98, $4.98, $5.90, $6.90, $8.90 Ladies' House Dresses 98c Ladies' Unions 25c Ladies' Bathing Suits ..... $1.49 Children's Bathing Suits 98c Bathing Caps . 55c Men's Blue Bib Overalls 83c Boys' Blue Bib Overalls -49c Men's Work Skirts i...45c Men's Elk Shoes $1.98 Men's Muleskin Shoes, oak soles , $1.49 Men's Canvass Gloves . 5c Men's Kangaroo Gloves - 98c Men's Sport Shirts 49c New sMpment Coat's Crochet Thread, all sizes 6c, 7c, 8c, 9c, 10c New shipment Coat's Pearl Cotton Crochet Thread, all colors, spool 18c YOU CAN ALWAYS DO BETTER AT THE UNITED, STORE 125 BIG BUSY STORES J. C. PENNEY CO. Paraphernalia for Picnics Half of the pleasure of an Outing is in the manner of putting up the lunch. We have the requisites for supplying the finishing touch. See our Paper Plates, Paraffine Paper, Sanitary Towels, Paper Napkins, Bam boo Knives and Forks, Sanitary Cups and let us also supply you with the rig ht kind of Reading Material. " Newlin Book & Stationery Company When It You'll wish you hadput that paint on while the weather was good. Don't delay longer. We have just received a large shipment of wall paper which is priced right. W. RBohnenkamp Co. mmm mmm aaanBB. Foley Hotel Guests. Mrs. B. Williamson. Tfteif.inp' find Uhl, H. T. Johnson, Portland; E. R. Wortman, Enterprise; jas. Clifford, O.-W. R. & N.; W. C. Taylor, C. A. iBurbank, C. H. Cook, Portland; Elsie Kobinson, .Pendleton; 1. J. Kea and son, Portland; Miss L. Claud, Mrs. T. Bishop, Meachamj J. E. Donovan, Salt Lake; C. H. Munson, Rochester, N. Y.; M. G. Steel, Harry Neer, E. M. tfiacklord, Portland; Unas. Tropel, D. Lawrence,' Prairie City; W. A. Mc Rae, Wallowa; Stella Conlcy, Cove; H. C. Jackson, L. G. Ashley, Jose.pi. I Sommer Hotel Guests. I L. B. Lannon, Portland; J. M. Ross and wife. John f) Ankonv anA wife, Walla Walla; Dr. G. M. Roberts and family, Wallowa; C. W. Steen ana wue, jvmton; A. ts. Kothrock, Ward Emigh and wife, Walla Walla; Elva Conklin, Mrs. F. L. Baker, Mrs. W. F. Breshears, Palmer Junction; G. J. Buri, H. W. Hicks, D. E. Clark, Portland; P. A. Collins, Lansing, Mich.; J. A. Ganong, Portland; S. C. Holland. Myrtle Creek; J. C. Hedges, James Bainbridge, J. W. Bristow, W. W. Carroll, R. E. Stem, J. H. ONeil, Ira Bceman, H. F. Johnson, J. C. Har ralson, ns. B. Weloh, Ellsworth Bon ham, Portland. .Horell, O. Ir. Davis, Echo; C. P. Prouse, city; J. A. Keitland, Alicel; P. J. Burch, Enterprise; M. G. Allen, Elgin; David Johnson, Boise; S. G. Murray, Boise; Al Armiston, Cataloe; Mrs. Hopper, Pendleton; Henry On wait, Portland. Larson Inlet Gets MilL A shingle mill on Larson Inlet, a branch of Coos bav. is .... " & auu will be ready for operation about September 1. It is located in a dis trict which is henvilw hjj j "J "wusu VVlbil cedar. SHERRY THEATRE I " Always the Best" ; J. W. Bristow, who is former years ' was in business in 1a Grande, is up from Portland on one of his oc casional trips. j John D. Artkanv nnA v-J f.. nt Yih.il.. ' j '' ....V, VL II Olid Walla, are guests at the Sommer Ho- 1 Savoy Hotel Guests M. G. Urban, Portland; W. X. Cates, Vancouver, Wash.; W. Bloom, Port land; tt. H. Moore, Enterprise; Rudd Long, F. E. Cutler, Portland; Ash ford McGinnis, City; H. Ktane, San rrancisco: Mr. and Mrs. Thorp, J. W. Burrow, City; R. W. Burrow, Mrs. A. Burrow, City; Carl Skofford, Union; B. B. Friesen and fnmily, Caldwell; Jas. Bedingfield, Joseph; Nathnn WILLIAM FOX PRESENTS WILLIAM FARNUM In a Romantic Drama of the Sea "Battle of Hearts" A Picture Play of Rare Artistic Merit
