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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 8, 1916)
FRIDAY, DECEMUKli 8, 1916. LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER A02 FOUR THE OBSERVER An Independent KcwHpaper. Published Daily mid Weekly at La Grande, OrHgon, by the Ji GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER PUBLISHING CO. J. D. MEYERS, President, H. B. LEITER, Vice President, CLARKE LE1TEK, Editor and Publisher. Entered at the Postoffice at La Grande, Oregon, as second class matter. On Sale in Other Cities: Oregon Hotel News Stand, Portland; Imperial Hotel News Stand, Portland. Advertising rates on application. Telephone Main 37 5ty Official Paper. Member United Press Associations. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. By Carrier. Iraily, single copy 6c Daily, per week I"6 nilv. nr month 65c Daily, per six months in advance $3.60 Daily, per year in advance . . . $7.00 By Mail Daily, by mail per year, In ad vance 14-00 .Weekly Observer-Star, per year . in advance $1.60 The Observer carrier boys are in structed to put the papers on the porch. If the carrier docs not do this, misses you, or neglects getting tho paper to you on time, kindly phone the Observer, as this is the f.nly way we enn determine whether or not the carriers arc following in struction. Phone Main 37 before 7:30 'clock and a paper will bo sont you fcy special messenger if tho carrier has missed you. Address all communications to THE OBSERVER. 1710 Sixth Street. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1916. A POLITICAL REVOLUTION. that John Hull sat up and blinked his ft Before Great tfrunin g- through with Lloyd George she will be a reconstructed nation, ner peo ple will be made effective and efficient workers to protect the national ex istence, and incidpr.tily the vested interests will be made to bear a share of the burdens of the war that will prove staggering. It is doubtful if many swolL-n fortunes will be left in Great Britain if the war keeps up very much longer. ELECTRICAL WEEK. This is electrical week and one'i thoughts naturally turn to the grea-. development there has been in me electrical industry in the last twenty five years. In that lime street rail ways have been elecrified, trains are now being run by electricity, power wires and telephone lines have been run to the farms, wireless telegraphy has been made a commercial success, electric power has been made econom ical for factories, electric lighting has come into general use. The names of Edison, Wcstinghouse, Tesla and Marconi have become household words. Electricity is being intro duced in the homes to make house hold work easier. It seems as if electricity is the slave of the modern 'lamp of Alladin, the genius to do the jwo.-k of man, to make his daily life easier, to do his work cheaply, eco 1 nominally and well. THE OBSERVER'S CHRISTMAS EDITION. The Observer will issue a Christmas edition on December 16. Besides con taining articles, and illustrated mat ter relating to the holiday and a beau tiful Christmas cover, it will present the progress of this section in an in teresting way and serve aB a review of the many activities of the com munity during the past year and will be valuable as a work of reference and for sending away to friends and oth ers who are interested in the growth and development of Union and Wal- Iowa counties. ! A MUNICIPAL CHRISTMAS. The war has brought about u po-'.ti'.-i:I revolution In England. David Uoyd George, a canny Welshman, brave, able, patriotic, radical, is now the uncrowned King of the British empire. No more powerful man in the world exists than the British premier. Not even tho President of the United States wields greater pow jtr, David Lloyd George's elevation to this great position is a triumph of democracy, for be it known that David Lloyd ti0r(re In no more popular among the lauded or financial inter nists in England today than William Jennings Bryan was among tho same class in this country in 18'J6. Lloyd George is the friend of tho working classes and the trades unionists. His gTe.it achievement up to date has been to reconcile the working classes of England to the war, to draft into the service of tho government the labor power of tho unions, to avert strikes in the coal mines, and to make ef fective and efficient in the manufac ture of munitions' of war certain ele ments of British labor that had be come slothful nnd almost unproduc tive through Hieing ground down for years by poverty and becoming sod don through drink. When tho London Times exposed tho inafficiency of the British aristocracy which was manag ing the army on the western front, when Lord Northcliffe was being de Bounced as a traitor because ho ere 'atcd a national scandal by exposing the fact that tho (British army was be ing slaughtered because of lack of Ammunition nnd shells with which to defend itself, Lloyd Goorge was tho man chosen to go to tho rescue of Lord Kitchener. As minister of mu nitions ho was given powers to take over and operate factories, to seize private industries, to take over coal mines, to employ labor at unhenrd- of wages, powers that ho exercised ro quickly and with such effectiveness The Y. M. C. A. and the ministers of the city deserve the thanks of the peo ple of La Grande for taking up the work of arranging a public Christmas celebration with a decorated Christ mas tree on Christmas Eve. It is u project in which all can join and an interesting ceremony can bo made of it, with music and singing, which will call attention to the holy nature of the day which we as a nation celebrate. JOIN THE Y. M. C. A, It is gratifying that tho Y. M. C. A.'s membership campaign was a s.iccess and thnt th-i institution is receiving such strong support from the com munity. The ' cw members wi" give tho Y. M. C. A. an additional impetus and they will jeceive benefits in many ways from their memberships. Al though the campaign is closed, it is not too Into to join now. NOT A QUESTION OF POLITICS. When it comes to handling the state's flax experiment, the people will have confidence in Governor Withy comc's knowledge and ability to han dlo it. It is not a question of politics and the attempt in some quarters to, make political capital of it will not succeed. THE FLAG RAISING. The flag-raising on the City Hull yesterday by the school children was an inspiring sight. Such ceremonies make one's henrt feel glad nnd realize that patriotism is not dead and that tho younger generation is eager to bo taught to honor tho flag. Birth Record. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knvnobls at 10 a. m. Dec. 8, a 9 1-2 'pound son. The Wneel That Squeaks the Loudest is the One That Gets the Grease Tlii! same nssiiri'dlv applies to you and me, as well in order to get anywhere in this world, we must attract the at tention of the hiir men. Now listen, young man! Nothing helps a young man more in advancement in business than to he kimwn as one who keeps his hills paid, meets his obligations, has a bank aeeount, and pays his bills by cheek. You know that. You will receive the same "courteous attention with a dollar deposit as you would with a hundred dollar one. Do Your Christmas Shopping at La Grande's Biggest, Busiest and Best Store Where You Will Find the Largest Selection of Goods, Useful, Sensible Gifts at as Low and Generally Lower Prices Than Elsewhere Lisle, CasHirncre, Silk Sox, all colors 25c, 35c, 50c. Holiday Suspenders infancy boxes .'. .'. 50c, 75c, $1.50 Ladies' Bath and Lounging Robes $2.75 to $13.00 Men's Shirts, desirable styles $1.00 to $7.50 Men's Gloves, kid and mocha $1.50 to $5.00 Men's Bath and Lounging Robes ...$3.75 to $18 00 .Newest Neckwear, exceptional values 25c to $2.00 Men's Fine Linen Handkerchiefs 25c 35c, 50c Hlirmers. all stvles. all sizes, ideal fHft.s f $1.50 to $2.50 1 4 Ladies' Silk Petticoats, special values $2.25 to $10.00 Silk and Geoi-gette Waists, all colors and sizes ... $3.50 to $10.00 Handkerchiefs, pure linen, initial, embroidered... 15c to 75c Fur and Ribbon Trimmed Slippers $1.00 to $2.25 Silk riosiery, durable grades, all colors ". 1 35c to $1.50 Gloves, silk kid and washable kid 50c to $4.00 Silk and Wool Sweaters, plain and combination colors $7.50 to $10.00 BUY EARLY - BUY NOW - BUY PRACTICAL GIFTS The most complete showing of Furs, Underwear, Coats, Hats. Shoes, Indian Blankets, Silks, Linens, Towels, Collar Boxes, Umbrellas, Toilet Sets, Mirrors, Picture Frames, Hand Bags, Leather Bags, Suit Cases, Trunks, Wool Blankets, Silk Comforters. Every tailored and novelty suit in the store styles and sizes for Misses and Women Suits that are the best tailored, the best materials and the season's latest stvles. Your choice at 1-3 off. Expert foot specialist will be at our store De cember 9th to December 11th to demonstrate Dr. Scholl's foot specialties for the relief and cor rection of all foot ailments. Remember the date. K . nations of cooked food and the pa- Winsome Marguerite trnaKe f the public wil1 tnank- " i fully received. A Shop Early THE FORUM Marguerite Clark, Famous Players Star In Paramount Pictures. A hundred itml ono oft'or Hwarmeil li ' H M:;rt!iiorite i'larl;, asking hor t li'.-iv' niutwi r.ii'turH :(1 return tu lim M.u:t Shr h.is siuirixil tl.t'in ::nl srt ih'-m asi'Y, m;.int;iinini; "I ata l-iiimin ; hut mv t UiAiiv inun minions oi linMs ilivoin-lt i'.irttn-'W? t fin iii O:. n 1 i unlit vw v il.i i.iiinwiM'. ! , y ! sluu.iuii't 1 iir liapp:. wl.i-n 1 mala- mi in.ii... i... pi'itpW' happ V Thal'h my i i ! w happiness." Announcements JZa Crande National ank Cooked Food Sale Saturday Tho Indies of tho Parent-Teachers' associations of Rivcria nnd and Cen tral schools have combined to Rive n cooked food nnd candy snlo Saturday in the store-room formerly occupied hy a restaurant in the Lcvy-VoRcl ImiUlmp. the use of which has lvn kindly donated by Levy-Votrel. Tlu ladies are tryinfr to raise ?'.'0 to pay their pledRO to the Orepoi Mothers' conjrress, the $20 being Ii Orando's part of a five hundred dol lar donation of the State Mothcs' cotipress to the Women's building tc bo croi-tod at the University of Or pon. Any surplus will be divided be tween tho two Pnront-Tenchers' as sivintions and spent for tho benefit cf the children. Girls of the two school nre making candies for the sale. Do- "LBn" US HAVE LIGHT." La Grande, Ore., Dec. 8. (To the Editor) Thanking you in advance for a little space in your valuable paper. I noticed in yesterday's issue that tha venerable city fathers had so far re covered from the nervous shock they received through the audacity of a taxpayer demanding some visable sign of value for his money that they -were in a measure able to set up and find him guilty on three counts: First, ignorance, a proof of which is the fact that he did not know how to secure a handsome salary from the city just for sitting up and trying to look wise." Second, he is found guilty of Oliver Twist's crime, asking for more, not more broth, but more light. Third, he is accused of old ago and infirmities. That reminds us of a story about a pot kettle, etc. How ever the remainder of this note of de fense savours too much of the settle ment of a back yard discussion to de serve anything but silent contempt; but proves lieyoml question the truth of our assertion, that young blood is needed in the city government; it is no place for senility. The writer asks what need is there for an ex planation about the city lamps; it is not an explanation we demand, it is more lamps, more lamps, and we are within our rights in demanding light enough to secure a little protection I for life and property of the taxpayers land to enable them to find their way homo at night without the risk of falling into a ditch or mud hole. Safe ty first, economy afterwards. Wa are told that the city's orna mental lamps were not relegated to the junk pile but to the back alleys, a mere matter of taste. But no mat ter where they were assigned to, their removal was the first step back wards that La Grande has taken in twenty years nnd proves that a thing of beauty is n joy forever, only to tho virile; to senility it is an eyesore. Somebody has said that La Grar.de is lighted as well as Baker or North Powder and surely that is enough? No, that is not enouph. I-a Grande nlwnys has been a leader not a fol lower; always n live town nnd nlwnys entitled to wider advertising, nnd light is the best advertisement. Darkness Prefers Pictures to Opera MYRTLE STEDMAN, MOROSCO-PALLAS STAR PICTURES. IN PARAMOUNT "It was a lonn time l,efwe I rould really ,le,.,lc n my own mind whether T woul.t c.intinuo in motion pictures instead (,f returnlm; to Krnml opera" ro-niai-K-eil Myrtle Ste.lman a few days nBo. "Hut I realize that my fort nnd strong, with the Aim-i-iean i.rople is In pletureH. where, whlln in raramoiint Pic ! ' 0,1 " l,p s-''n twenty million ,.,n each week, while. In opera, hut a few thousand. doesn't help any business only burg lars, robbers, murderers, adulterers, seducers, bootleggers, gTafters, blind pigs, etc. Let us vote for light, for life end progress. No need to rush into dark ness prematurely because we have it on tho very highest authority that for all those who love it rather than light there is reserved a bountiful supply of unfathomable depth and of eternal duration. Respectfully, L. GAR RICK.
