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TUESDAY, AUGUST. 22, 1916,; .. PAGE FOUR LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER TIE OBSERVER BBUCE DENNIS, Editor and Owner. Entereti in the I Postofflce at La Grartjle, Oregon, as second class matter. 4 SUBSCRIPTION KATES. Dally, ingle copy 6c Daily, (per week 16c Daily, er month 66c Daily, per six months in advance $3.60 Daily, yper year in advance ... i.uu Daily, (by mail per year, in :ad vancB I,,..- $4.00 Week) Qbseryer-jitar, DVT y?y in ai&ancp , $1.60 wAdvertjteing rates oii application. All copy lor aispiay auverusmK reach) the office the day before the ad appears. Address all communications to THE OBSERVER, 1710 Sixth Street. I FAT. "Western Europe was running to fat ami not to muscle, as America is today.!' Thus speaks H. G. Wells, discussing the state of Great Britain and Fiance before the war. There were too many golf clubs, the automo bile hld superseded the bicycle, lab orers'' cottages were not being built because they did not pay. Wei), England has shown that fat isn't sd bad. If fut is storage of en ergy, England is in a better way than all the other countries. The met:. phor inny be upt; but is the criticijm to the disadvantage of England, to the detriment of America? We !have grown fat, if the use of automobiles and the prevalence oi golf are criteria. But it is doubtful if the proportion of our substance which has run. to fat has been taken away dyes not only in their own country, but in France and Russia as well. Testimony before the federal trade commission was to the effect that it had been useless to try to make and market American dyes, for the Ger man manufacture) s, with a strong organization in the United States, could undersell the new factory, and no matter how well it fought, could eventually, because of their strength eliminate it from the field. Since the war began, a new group of German dye-manufacturers has been formed, and has allied itself with the two older groups. The largest concerns in Germany are members of the combine. Three of them are said to have a capital of nearly $13,000,000 each, and strong reserves, which are constantly being added to in spite of 20 per cent dividends. The purpose of the combination is frankly stated to be the regaining of the business lost through the war, and the meeting of the competition which has arisen since they have been secluded. This winter's congressional session will have before it the dyestuffs prob lem. Congress must find out to what extent the new industry has been built up, and whether it is worth pro tecting. If it is, measures must be taken to prevent its being crushed by the powerful German combine, after peace is declared. STRIKING POINTS IN MODERN WARFARE. Of all the many strange circum stances revealed or created by the great war we think the following among the most remarkable. fThnf iha nnnmv npvpr trnlnQ nnv Irom our muscle, we nave prospereu, strategic advantage. at Europe's expense, but we have had , .. , , ,' ,; That there never has been nor is to work hard for our prosperity. The , ., , ,,, .... . .ii. there now nor will there ever be any -wealth -which has been created has , , . ...... c doubt as to the final victory. not been made without effort. Some ... . .... . .. ... , . .. That the enemy high commands are of it is speculative wealth, but most ,, ... , , . , . , . , . , constantly committing military blund- of it is the product of hard labor, . -i -j , . ,. . , ers that would have been easily avoid- the sweat of bodies and brains. , . , .j . . . i . i i t. xt ed by any man-in-the-street. America is not to be judged by New York.' Our sudden millionaires are' That enemv aeroplane and airship 1 I 1 , 1 t 1. . I 1 not the nation ' mDa always Kin narmiess, neipiess It i$ not they who cause our sav- non-combatants while "our own search ing bank deposits to grow so rapidly, ' out ,,nd annihilate only men in sold . .,. t ;,,... -t .,,. ;v icrs' uniforms.'' billions a year. Wiyi England unprepared because she was "fat" or because for years she had followed a policy of peace, and did not feel the need of a large standing army? If we are fat, it is for a similar reason. We can use that fat , very nicely, if the occasion arises. DYESTUFFS AND THE WAR. That enemy aeroplanes and airships never do any military damage while "ours" never fail to wreck complete ly munition factories, storehouses, barracks, army headquarters, railway junctions, stations and other points of vital importance. IThat the enemy soldiers never fail i to act with the utmost cruelty, lack of fairness and sportsmanship while "our own" are the soul of honor and For Women Whose Preference Is "FIRST CHOICE" Were Showing the Fashionable New Apparels for Fall & Winter Wear! . New Coats, New Suits, New. Skirts, New Dresses, New Blouses, New Footwear, New Millinery.. , We aim .to be the first to show the New Styles. First, that our own patrons may take the style initiative; as we surprise them, so they in turn may sur prise others. The wonderful new Autumn Fashions will certainly do it with their new effects, new ideas so different, yet beautiful and fetching in - . , .V their new Autumn shades and colorings. We invite your inspection you'll agree with us that the prices are low considering the quality, the styles, and the beauty. - ' ..' . New Fall and Winter Suits $17.50 to $45.00 New Fall and Winter Coats - $8.00 to $45.00 New Fall and Winter Drosses - $10.00 to $35.00 . t New Fall and Winter Skirts . $5.00 to $15.00 New Fall and Winter Shoes $4.00 to $8-50 "Nemo" and "Henderson" CORSETS "Model" Brassieres "Munsing" UNDERWEAR "Black Cat" , Hose for Children California annually ships 8,000,000 lemons, so that some people out there must do something besides brag about the climate. Sing Sing inmates are having music with their meals now, as if being in prison wasn't punishment enough. MID-SUMMER HEALTH HINTS. good features. It should be much cheaper than cement or 'bitulithic and as noiseless and resilient as any other material. Millions of cords of wood are going to waste in the forests that could be made good use of in this manner. Think what a benefit it. would be all around. COR. Don't drink ice water. gentleness, who would rather lose the While American firms are experi- war than win it by any act that wasn't monting with the manufacture of dye- exactly "cricket". hiuiis wnicn neiore tne war was sc- That the enemy s troops cannot corea irom Uermany, the German fight or shoot, surrender in their manufacturers are preparing to re- thousands without a struggle, pos- gain the business which they have sess no morals, have no heart in the lost because of the blockade. For fight, hate their officers and mis- some time there have been two groups treat their loaders, and are certain of dye-manufacturing concerns in they are going to lose the war. Germany. These groups were so These facts are indeed remarkable; powerful that they were able, it is the most remarkable thing about them aid, to control the manufacture of is their extreme fatiousncss. A?AA ArUwA Ut- Drink pleanty of water, but take i'. between the meals. Good hygiene during the Summer means good health during the Fall. Tobacco and coffee will both make the hottest day seem hotter. Alcohol, tobacco, coffee and too much food are the principle causes of heat prostration. A few minutes' sleep just after lunch will help you to "stand the heat." Two meals daily, with meat only every other day, is amply sufficient for the average person in hot weather. Wear clothes that are light both in weight and in color; "light colors re flect instead of absorb the sun s rays. If you are going to eat ice cream and ices and take cold drinks, do so on nn empty stomach. Avoid the soda fountain drinks that "relieve fntigue and cool you otf;" caffeine, a nerve poison, is usually the active ingredient. ' . Have a large plate of raw vegetable salad every day; either make a lunch of it or eat it with the dinner. $97,042,264 Gain in 1916 in Internal Revenue - i Washington, Aug. 13. Collections by the Internal Revenue Bureau for the fiscal year ending June 30 reached a total of $512,723,288, an increase of $97,042,204 over those for the fiscal year 1915. i A preliminary report made public today by Commissioner Osborn shows that of the total $387,786,035 came from ordinary collections, and $124, 937,253 from the income tax. Of the ordinary revenue $84,278,302 was col lected under the Emergency Tax Law and the rest from taxes on spirits, to bacco, etc. About $38,000,000 accrued from sales of documentary stamps, $29,000,000 from the additional tax of 50 cents per barrel on fermented liq uors, and almost $7,000,000 from special taxes on bankers, 'brokers, the aters, etc. The normal tax on incomes, those over $3,000 and less than $20,000, pro duced $23,995,777; incomes from $20, 000 to $50,000 produced $0,091,775; those from $50,000 to $75,000 pro duced $1,071,302; those from $75,000 to $100,000 produced $3,623,473; those from $100,000 to $250,000 pro duced $10,936,326; those from $250,- Get a loaf of Dutli's Brown Bread made from " Blydenstein's Prepared Dietary Flour ; You will like it. It is good for your health Do you want to make the best cake ever? Blydenstein's Self -Rising Pastry Flour You need less eggs and shortening, also you will not make a failure Try it for Biscuits, Waffles, Etc ; Don't Go' Camping Without It : ; 000 to $500,000 produced $0,393,859, and those over $500,000 produced $12, 647,863. Offers of compromise were accepted involving $183,159. U. S. Will Get More Territory It looks now, after negotiations of 50 years, and at a cost of $25, 000,000, that the United States will acquire the islands known as the Danish West Indies. These islands, St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix, are not of great value to Denmark. They lie just east of Porto Rico, an American possession, and comprise only 128 cquare miles. They have been under Danish rule since 1815. In the matter of defense of the Panama Canal, they may be of im portance to us, used in association with Porto Rico. Sugar, cattle and vegetables are Jhe. principal pro ducts. The Myrica Acris ,also grows here in abundance and from the fruit and leaves of this io nUcinmi ... bay rum. , DOINGS OF THE DUFFS up ,JV5AANKVER 8 INTERESTED IN HIS DEPOSITORS. SNEOMNIElla R?CHEE YU HD CAN aAsilVHII.0 8UCCES MEN FRTESNUFEUCOMMERgNE fHTIlcWPN IN 5BS The sugar in the average soda fountain decoction will produce far more heat in the body than will be re- levcd by the temperature of the drink. Don't neglect your exercise just be cause it is hot; take five minutes' systematic exercise night and morn ing and a walk during the coolest part of the day. Most of our summer stomach and bowel disorders nre caused by ovor enting of heavy foods, drinking ice water, and flooding the stomach with water while digestion is under way. I-omonnde and other fruit drinks should not be taken with the hearty meals. They are best when drunk with n hot weather lunch of fruit sal ad or cantaloupe or ice cream. SAY TOM, AS LotiGAS TUfSte 15 no one home at Vour. house Hm POUT j COME over Ann STK1 WfTH ME TONIGHT? AU. RUiUT Ki ROOM 15 Jacr ioujn Urn !!, Tup moueo xXL-. w """""" f ' Tom, That WarpsMiRT MAS PEATfaneURGE FOR YOU ftrr I sihL TOU CAM STAMP n owe mctrr --,TT tocsin PJMCH Me AHV l'on't forget that the real cause of nun-h of our hot weather discomfort is an excess of moat, bread, and pota toes which the IkhI- must burn up, and which generates more or loss ex cess boat. 6l2 BANK WITH US WE IPAY H PER CENT INTEREST '2 yo Money tor improved Farm Loans: jx Grande National Bank i LA GRANDB; OREGON i Capital $200,000.00, Surplu $60,000.00, Resource $1,000,000.00 Ved J. Holme, Preaidant; C. C. Penington, Vica President; F. L. yr, Cahi; E. Zundel and II. E. Coolidge, Axiitant Caahlera (, DIRECTORS (Tt& J. Hobnw, J. G. Snodgraaa, J. F. Conley, C. C Paninfftoo, B. R. Browutoo, F. L. Mern, A. Blokland, A. T. HiU, H. E. Coolidr I J 4 J J ( I HE I OKI .M .J. r ! 4- -I' ! ! 4- ! -J I'so for Mill i-nd Timber Waste. .. Grande. Aug. :2. (To the K,li t r Evening " Toi vt.) Your cor rcs oiuli nt h.is boon wond-inng if weie not rossible for some scientist to l erfoct a process by which forest nn! sawmill v.aste could be turned in t '.!'ok ur -hoots to be used in pav ing i iniis i(n,l streets. Why should it not be vossii'ie by applying great rressnre to the mntorinl uVt.. KOJ been hrro'.inil ;ntn n nnln tn f.m u . . . t r " .4 III iili'cks or sheets of convenient size for paving? It would of course have to be mixed with tar or asphalt t-Jt it would then no doubt have many 1 1 nrmu N7
