La Grande evening observer., October 11, 1916, Image 4

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LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 191G.
THE OBSERVER
CLARKE LEITER, Editor and Pub
lisher; J. D. MEYERS and H. B.
LEITER, Owners.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1916.
A $40,000 BONUS.
Theodore Roosevelt was given $40,
000 as a prize for his services in
promoting world peace by helping to
end the Japanese-Russian war.
He has been trying to give it away
to found a fund to further ihc world
peace movement.
He might offer it as a pri.o to the
man or woman who would end the
present war.
: WESTERN MAN PROMOTED.
more interesting as an exhibi-
tion of fine horse flesh but also as
a social gathering and as an oppor
tunity for displaying horsemanship.
It will do the men and women
Portland no harm to honor for two
nights man's best friend. .
CITY'S DUTY TO FARMER
By David F. Houston, Secre
tary of Agriculture, who
urges Businessmen to Coope
rate in Promoting Rural
Prosperity.'
Article II Shortsighted Attitude of
Cities.
"Agriculture is the greatest single
line of industry of the Nation. Its an
nual contribution . to the Nation ex
ceeds ten billions of dollars, while the
total value added to raw materials by
manufacturing does not exceed nine
billion, and on at least two occasions
the outpouring of products from the
farms and their exports have saved
the nation's finances. The largest
cities in the land are intimately de
pendent upon agriculture, and vast
numbers of cities and towns owe their
existence and well-being practically
exclusively to it. The amazing thing
is that so few recognize this fact, or,
if they recognize it, act accordingly.
In not a few cases the i elation of the
town to the surrounding country is
one of hostility, and. in many cases, in
effect, amazingly selfish. 'In a few
there are indications of a spirit of en
lightened selfishness, and, in still
fewer, of a- wiBe, constructive helpful
attitude. Illustrations of the truth of
these assertions are not far to seek,
i They are found not only in nonaction
on the part of cities, but also in posi
tive resistance to participation in
plans and legislation essential for the
upbuilding of country districts. They
are found in strutrgles over apportion-
ments-of school taxes and road funds
Fred J. Wilson, formerly city edi
tor of the Journal, and recently Pa
cific coast manager of the Pacific ' and against better sanitary arrange'
News Service, has been made general ments. They are rooted in the short
manager of the International 1 News ' J1
not enly the needs
Service, a Hearst concern, with head- anj .programs of the rural population,
quarters in New York City. Mr. Wil- j but also legislative proposals designed
son is an able newspaper man, and to remedy prevailing general condi
Ws friends in Oregon will be glad to ' 0 SiUes tt
learn of his promotion, Mr. Wilson oncing of benefits and burdens of gov
like all competent western newspaper ' ernment, just as there is beginning to
, men who go east will make good, just appear too nice a balancing of the
wln T . wii- i,.,.,; T benefits and burdens m the national
as Will Irwm, Wallace Iiwin, James fiu,( In fc()th directions 8Uch atti.
J. Montague, Wex Jones, John Flem- tudes are as blind and destructive to
ing Wilson, Charles fc. Van Loan and community and national interests as
a host of others have.
PORTLAND'S HORSE SHOW.
Portland is to have a horse show
they are unpatriotic. The town and
the country are in the same boat; and
what is best for the one is in the
long run highly likely to be conducive
to the welfare of the other.
"It was my fortune not many
October 20 and 21. This is a move- , months ago to have an opportunity to
ment to be commended. No event is "I11 to the chamber of commerce of
A "NEST EGG"
Misfortune is liable to overtake you
in money matters. Then it is that a
good sized "Nest Egg" in the Bank
comes in "powerful handy."
Over and over again have we seen
comforting relief come to those who
had accumulated a fund in this bank.
If you haven't started an account,
now is the time to do it.
In seasons of prosperity, place a part
of your income in our bank. Some
' day this fund may carry you over a
rough and rocky road.
cCa CJrande National gank
Capital Surplus $250,000
Deposits $950,000
MEN 1 YOUNG MEN
Another Shipment
Has Just Arrived of
Fall and Winter-
SUITS and OVERCOATS
AT $15.00
These suits and overcoats at $15.00 represent the highest
'worth it is possible' to put into clothes at this price, all wool,
good tailoring, perfect in fit and finish. Satisfaction always
assurod. A big Portland store sells these suits at $16.50.
Come in and see them All sizes are here in desirable Fall
and Winter weaves, mixtures, checks, stripes and blue serge.
Priced
$15.00
"Nettleton" Shoes
. "Tilt" Shoes .
"Interwoven" Socks
"The Home of Hart Schaifner Marx Clothes"
"Gordon" Hats
; -: "Stetson ".Hats. V
'"Manhattan" Shirts '
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one of our thriving cities. I had made
same study of its problems and pro
gress. I had certain views as to its
relations to the surrounding country
and the direction of progress. Before
speaking, I asked if someone would
not tell me what made the city, and
the answer came, 'the back country,'
and this I knew to be true. 1 then
innocently observed that, of course, as
prudent business men, they had taken
steps to inform themselves of the
best ways to foster a balanced agri
culture and to promote its well-being,
that their bankers had intelligent
views as to the credits which should
be extended and for what, that they
had taken pains to see that good roads
radiated into the country districts,
and that they had assisted the farm
ers in solving their difficult problems
of marketing and distribution. I then
asked if they would tell me what had
been done; and a deep and significant
silence nrevndfld thft rnnm. This in
one of many experiences and 'could,
i I believe, be duplicated in many parts
i J of the Union. That there should be a
i change or that the change which is
oegmnmg to appear should be rapid
ly made, I am sure you will agree.
( 10 tie Continued.,)
G. A. R. VETERAN PASSES AWAY
N. J.
and
Underwood Dead Wife
Two Sons Survive Him
N. J. Underwood, aged 78, G. A. R.
member, died last night, and his
funeral will be held .October 13th at
'2 o'clock from the J. C. Henry chapel.
Deceased is survived' by his wife
and two sons, one of whom, John,
lives in La Grande.
Mr. Underwood was born in Tennes
see, August 17, 1838, and was married
August 19, 1858.
lie has been feeble of late on ac
count of his advancing years, but al
ways was a prominent figure in G. A.
R. circles.
ADDITIONAL PERSONALS.
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Will Dunn loft todav for Entemrise
where he takes temporary charge of
oeorge uuoerts new laundry.
Kenmth McKenzie, a druggist of
Wallowa, is here with his family and
will return today. They came by au
to and report Wallowa roads fine and
smooth. They came out in three and
one-half hours.
UNDERTAKING and EMBALMING
W. H. Bohnenkamp
Company
ResidenceChapel-Automobile
Hearse-Licenced
Embalmer
D. L. Wylde and wife of Hood River
have come to La Grande to join their
son B. F. Wylde of the Abstract &
Title company: They will live in the
Dr. Hall residence on Second street.
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If you wish your name to appear in
our System Directory soon to be
printed, or if you wish some change
made in your name let us know at
once.
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John H. Rudd spent yesterday and
last night in La Grande in the "inter
est of boys' department of the Y. M.
C. A. in Oregon and other northwest
points. While here he took occassion
to visit his former scene of business.
the Y. M. C. A., and to call on his
ninny friends in this city. He an
nounces a big boys' conference at
Baker, December 8, 8 and 10.
Obituary.
Aliccl, Or. Oct. 11. Rhoda Jane
Alford was born in Missouri, Febru
ary 13, 184!). She was married to
Datus M. Conklin about 50 years airo
"I the counle resided in Kansas till
they emigrated to this vicinity 22
years ago. Mr. Conklm died two
years after coming to Imbler and the
widow has made this her home ever
since. She was a faithful member of
the Methodist Episcopal church until
feeble health compelled her to remain
away from the services. Mrs. Conk
lin departed tins life Wednesday,
October 4, l!Ht. She is survived by
the following relatives.
Two sisters, Miss N. Alford, of
Portland; Mrs. Bell Gilbert, of Wyom
ing; six sons, John W., Frank E.,
George E., Don A., of Imbler; Datus
M., of Wallowa; Fred E., of Washing
ton.
Besides these relatives she is
mourned by a host of friends whose
lives have been brightened by her
companionship and love.
The funeral was hold m the Metho
dist Episcopal church on Friday, Oct.
6. The Rev. H. J. Richards of Alicel
preached a sermon appropriate to the
memory of this good and worthy
woman.
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Williams
sang a beautiful duet and the choir
rendered other splendid music.
Money to Loan
Have $50,000.00 7 per cent
. in amounts from $2500.00 up, to
loan on Grande Runde Valley
Farms.
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 Fit Cent
$ 700.00 10 Per Cent
$1,500.00 8 Per Cent
To loan on Improved City Prop
erty. Also an unlimited amount of
capital to loar. on La Grande
property on monthly repayment
plan Building loans a spe
cialty. W. B. SARGENT,
President
LA GRANDE INVESTMENT
COMPANY
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nPHE best things in life are the
JL commonest. Thar's plenty of
friendships plenty of sunshine
plenty of landscape an' yo' can get
VELVET at any tobacco
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tobacco f
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L1UM
is more than Shoe Polish
It is composed of wax and oils so combined as
to give a brilliant, lasting shine and to soften and
preserve the leather.
The ShinoiA Home Set
The handiest, most efficient 6hoe shining set you
inu uuy at any price.
Sold at a nominal cost to
ShinoiA users.
FOR HOME, GRIP OR
AUTOMOBILE
BLACK TAN WHITE
At an Dealers Take no substitute m J the home set
"fIJIfil'-
PIANOS
PIANOS
'SPECIAL SALE'
Announcement to the Public
PIANOS
Birth Record.
Born, Oct, 11 to Mr. end Mrs. Wil.
liam Sciprist of this city, a daughter.
i ne nine oaoy weighed eight
pounds.
I liave in transit the finest line of pianos cvei- shipped to the City, and upon
the arrival of the goods will conduct a special Factory to customer sale. To
those contemplating buying a piano or player piano, it will be to your inter- -est
to see this fine array of goods before selecting or buying elsewhere. You
will take no chances of getting worked-over, culled pianos shipped froni town
to town to peddle off upon the unsuspecting public.
Richey Piano House
SPECIAL SALE
Opposite Sommer House
Richey Piano House