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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 19, 1916)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1916. t i nr4vnr rvrvivn nnSFT?V"tfR PAGE FOUR THE OBSERVER An Independent Newspaper. Published Daily and Weekly at La Grande, Oregon, by the LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER PUBLISHING CO. J. D. MEYERS, President, H. B. LEITER, Vice President, CLARKE LEITER, Editor and Publisher. Entered at the Poctoffice at La Grande, Oregon, as second class matter. : rid thirdly, match the federal ap- ' . fmm the. new jrd til!, which would bring 1350,000 . additional, thus, f urnishing a fund : )r.( about fl.l'KM.-w a year indefinite-j ly for permanent state highway con- j struction. which many of our more j conservative people believe ii all we can economically expend in any one season, naturally limited by our cli-, matic conditions to six or seven! months' work." 1 The plans of Mr. Ainsworth and his associates seem to us well anced and practical. ! MR. BR VAN'S MESSAGE. ' EDITORIAL COMMENT j . . Gift EDITORIAL COMMENT bal- n Sale in Other Cities: Oregon Hotel News Stand, Portland; Imperial Hotel News Stand, Portland. Advertising rates on application. We disagree nings Bryan on Icfepiooe ity Official Paper. Member Proas Assoc la Hons. SUBSCRIPTION RATES By Carrier. Daily, nigle opy with William Jen iome things, but we find we are in sympathy with him in his message to David IJoyd George: "As a friend of the nations at war, a Christian and a lover of human- Main 37 jt.( j respe;tfully, but most earnestly appeal to you to use your great; in fluence to secure your government's consent to negotiations. "There is no dispute that must necessarily be settled by force. All international disputes are capable of adjustment by peaceful means. Every United . 6c . -I"' 1. 1ST Drift r month' 6Sc guarantee that can possibly be se Daily, per six months n advance WJO cured by war can oe statea as a .un Daijy', per year in adrsnce . . . $7.00 Jition precedent to peace. By Mail j "Li0 not, I pray you, by refusing Daily, by mail per year, in 'an exchange of views assume respon- vance Nihility for a continuation of the un- Weekly Observer-Star, per Jar , horrors of this unparallel ed conflict. Your decision may mean 1W'J ti ZJk in advance i.o The Observer carrier boys are in- j life or death to millions. tUueUd to put the papers oa the! Mr. Bryan's message is friendly in orch If the carrier does not do ; tone and has the ring of sincerity and this, misses you, or neglect getting .a feeling for humanity. tbc paper to you on time, kindly! ,-,. ,,()() phone the Observer, as this is the ! 1 Km w 1 K 1 nlv way we can determine whether ! . or noHhe carriers are following in- j . The P.ogue River f, sher.es question Action. Phone Main 37 before 7:30 i" b"b u" "" t0 ljothe' 'clock and a paper will be sent you legislature. tv special messenger if the carrier; The sportsmen of the upper river , - v . . want to close up two canneries on the nap misseu you. - . . , , I JIJWtTI ll.ll I." '" ti - them. This is unreasonable. Just now the people need food; canned salmon is good and cheap. The legislature should look after the in terests of all the people and not those of a few. IWEI.I. touched the very heart of the Christmas spirit when he said: "The gift without the giver Is bare." To women In'llned to save this year on Christinas giving hand work and the making of gift will be a welcome solutlnn. Stamped waists, corset cov ers, nightgown and negligees are In teresting for this line of gifts. For a powder puff buy this hexagonal basket, cardboard covered with gold lace and wreathed with tiny flowers. The applicators are absorbent cotton, and a tiny mirror is fitted on the lid. Phonograph records make desirable Address all communications to THE OBSERVER. 1710 Sixth Street TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1916. MR. AINSWORTII'S PLAN. John C. Ainsworth, president of the United States National bank, of Port land, iB an able financier, a shrewd business man, and a patriotic citizen of Oregon. Mr. Ainsworth and a group of citizens have been trying to work out some practical plan of re vising Oregon's road legislation, so as to be able to get some of the millions f dollars of federal money spent on roads in Oregon. Here is what Mr. Ainsworth writes: "A ten-million dollar bond issue for the state of Oregon, financed on a 3 3-4 to 4 per cent basis, with a prop er state organization, and expended in a comprehensive scheme .extending ever a period of 3 to 5 years, would, in my judgment, do more for Oregon thnn any other hnlf dozen enter prises toward which we might lend pur energies. The fondest hopes of our good roads enthusiasts could not over-estimate the benefits that would be derived from such a scheme, and we would receive the benefits while we arc alive and at the same time be taxed only for a small interest and sinking fund charge, which, by the , way, would be borne almost wholly by the increased assessed value of the abutting property. Farm ers ' could readily bring their prod ucts to market, and outsiders would be encouraged to invest in our state, and we would also, in a measure, keep pnee with our sister states on the' north and south, which are fast outgrowing us in general develop ment and construction work. "Rut Oregonians arc not in the mood for any bond issue at the pres ent time, and if it is impossible of accomplishment, why dwell upon the plan. Rather let us devote ourselves to a plan that will probably receive the support of our next legislature, viz: To increase our stale road tax from one-quarter to one-half t inn!, which will raise $500,000; increase nutomobile license fees about 33 per cent, an average (for 30 h. p. cars) f $7..r0 nor car. which is the avcrai states. COI.EN V. DYMENT PROMOTED. Colen V. Dyment, of the University of Oregon, has been promoted to be come dean of the School of Journal ism of the University of Washington. Mr. Dyment was a former Portland newspaper man. He is a gentleman and a scholar and will make good in his new position. CORN MEAL. Cornmeal is coming back into its own as food. Someono says three cents worth of cornmeal is worth two loaves of bread. If we keep on mak ing discoveries we will solve the high cost of living. Cornmeal is a deli-' cious food and with milk or cream is a dish fit for the gods. Cornmeal bread and muffins cannot be beat. JOHN M'GUIRE. John McGuire, ex-superintendent of the Astoria, Columbia & North Bank is dead in Portland. He was a good railroad man and endeared himself to thousands of patrons and employes by his gentility, fairness and efficiency. ft 7; y4 - f? f v. ;Ai m JsS Xf&rJf ft!-' . i V- . 'it: -A '..'. XX gifui, but here one steps on sacred ground. Music giving Isn't so difficult as picture giving, but it requires thought. Be sure you know what sort of music your sister cares for before you buy, whether the newest waltz or her favorite from opera. Surely If sister Is athletic nothing could please her nmre than a hand some pair of skallug hoots, tan calf, cut high and low vamped. Skates at tached would be a gilt edged gift des pite steel runners. Jewelry Is always acceptable If well chosen. There are plenty of necklaces Now is the time Christmas shopping. to finish your Anil 4 Picked Up By The Stroller I really must shopping today. do my Christmas Buffalo Bill III. Denver, Colo., Dec. 18. (Special) Buffalo Bill is seriously ill here, suffering from a general breakdown. to choose from, and an imltntlnn pcnrl strand with a fancy clasp Is only $."), and a very long string of smaller sized pearls can be hail for the same price. Little pressed rose necklaces of varied colors, to mutch colored blouses, are only 15 cents. Fine quality of stationery and a card plaid are other hints that might meet sister's pleasure. If a color Is chosen It should be the palest lint. A delicate gray Is much used; also a pale blue ami lavender. Young girls will iloubtless like tho bar red papers In self tones or the border a tone deeper than the tint of the paper. Christmas at the White House. Washington, Ik-c. 18. ((Special) -President and Mrs. Wilson will This would return $250,000; upend Christmas lit the White House. The Wneel That Squeaks the Loudest is the One That Gets the Grease 'Hie sanin assuredly applies to you and mc, as well in order to get iiiiywhero hi this world, we must attract the at tention of the hip men. Now listen, young man! Nothing helps a young man more in advancement in business than to be known as one who keeps his bills paid, meets his obligations, has a bank account, and paw his bills by check. You know that. You will receive the same courteous attention with a dollar deposit as you would witJh ft hundred dollar one. cCa (rande JYational atk I i i ' rA pi?! In such cases tno printing can be done In the shade of the border or a deep tone of the (aHr. For little sisters Is a very g.nnl line of paint hooks entirely different from the kind that children used to have and thnt one merely covered over with colors. These books are arranged so a child who shows signs of talent may really gain the Hist Ideas of painting In a pleasant and easy manner. These hooks are various prices. A good one may be had for r cents. Costume dolls are always a Joy, nn J this Japanese lady In her gorgeous robes will endear herself to small ma Ulcus devpito ihu line u( rut; dulls. Paper Takes a Jump. Print paper took another 25 per cent jump Wednesday. Few sub scription lists are now paying cost. Many papers are cutting down their size, others are raising their sub scription price, while some have gone bunted. The Review is not going to do either of these, but will try hard to induce a lot of delinquents to pay up. Jefferson Review. Stanfield for Speaker. If his figures are right and his friends keep their pledges, the next speaker of the house will be Robert N. Stanfield, and Eastern Oregon will for the first time in many years have the presiding officer of that body. Last session the president of the senate was from east of the mountains, but at the election he was beaten by a vote or two. Salem Capital Journal. Try Some Place Else. The county judges and commis sioners in their state meeting recom mended the repeal of the widow's pension law and the substitution of the old time method of dealing with such case3 on a charity basis. But few mothers would care to ap peal to a county court for charity un less absolutely forced to do so; they are willing to apply for a pension when it is allowed by law. They feel it is something to which they are justly entitled and in truth a widowed mother with little children to care for is just as much entitled to a pension as is a soldier. Tho East Oregonian has not ob served any taxpayers forced into bankruptcy because of the widow's pension law and has a theory that if it is necessary for counties to trim expenses they could do so more prop erly in some other manner. Pendle ton East Oregonian. Blow to Landlordism. If this war destroys the landlord ism of Great Britain, it will be woptii to future generations all that it co;3 in life, limb and treasure. The dark est curse of civilization, throughout its history, has been the monopoly of the soil by the feuda!is'.ic families who style themselves the nobility. If America escapes this pal' without final bloodshed she will Le 5j.iu.iuti!. That is the fundamental cause of the Mexican revolution. Pendleton Tribune. He Knows. It may be hard to convince a healthy man that health is more im portant than wealth, but a sick man understands it. Atchison Globe. Allies Will Not Accept. The Allies will not accept Ger many's proposal, because they are fighting not only for their national ism, but to make future wars impos sible. Surely we may believe their repeated protestations that the treas ure of blood and money they arc. spending is not for the conquest of Germany but for the destruction t-I German militarism, which as long a3 it shall survive must be a menace to the world's peace. T.o Spectator. Flotsam and Jetsam Out of the Crowd. The lonely man is a part of the throng that travels the streets of town; A jostling of elbows here and there and hurrying up and down; Rut his eyes do not search, as most eyes do, for a friendly nod or smile, For they, like his heart, are far away where the green stretches, mile on mile; Where the kindly sky stoops closer down and gathers him to its breast Where the tumbling clouds wink merrily, as though at soma skyey jest. The lonely man gr.zes far beyond the blazing-windowed store To a narrow-wave-washed strip of sand on a sunny northern snore, Where one can chat with the knowing wnves and listen to wondrous tales Of seagulls and fishes and far-off lands, and even of ships with sails; There are friends out there where ro people are, from the cricket chirping loud To the whispering wind with its se crets rare but it's lonesome here in the crowd. The Independent. I Cot TUht Eart BcblTiir 4 Mri Be Sure His CHRISTMAS GIFT Is Right (rifts from .this store staird for more than merely the thing itself they speak your good taste and your quality ideas. You don't have to hope it will be right, you can be sure. Every man is glad to see our label on his goods it stands for the best quality. Here Are Some Suggestions Xeckwear 50c to $2.00 Half Hose 25c to $1.00 Handkerchiefs 25c to 75c ( Jloves . $1.50 to $5.00 Mufflers ...75c to $2.50 Suspenders 50c to $2.00 Leather Novelties $1.00 up Knnikinu- .Jackets $4.00 to $12.50 Hath Kobes $3.75 to $18.00 Sweaters $1.50 to $8.00 Underwear .. $1.0 Oto $7.50 Shirts $1.00 to $7.50 Slippers $1.25 to $2.50 Shoes $2.50 to $7.50 Hart-Schaffner and Marx Clothes $20.00 to $30.00 Other Makes $15.00 to $17.50 J1H.JII J.IIIliLi.'J4. J.l.l-WKUW . if people are unwilling to hear you you had better hold your tongue than i them. Chesterfield. A Baby Garden. (Mary Carolyn Davics, in The Spectator.) A garden is a human thing. Sec how its wee hands cling! Its blossoms toss, and tease you, its vines run Laughing to meet the sun. I like it best not dressed for com- pnny, A garden but just waiting all for me. In nil the world, what sweeter thing may hot Conversation. Never hold any one by the button or hand In order to be heard out, for On Baking Day. (Mary Carolyn Davies, in The Spectator.) Though I've closed the door, I see Paths that wait and be ;on me; Though I've shut the v widow, still, There's the sun upon the hill! All the birds are joining in, Adding to the cheery din. Seems as if they're extra gay Just when it's my baking day' Every day the paths run, so, Tempting me to leave, and go For a little chat with Spring. Every day the same birds sing, Each has saved his choicest tune Just for this one afternoon. And I'd like to know the way They've found out my baking day! lie Hadn't Forgotten. "George, 111 bet you have forgotten what day this Is." "No; I haven't It's either our wed ding day or your birthday. It always is one or the other when you want to mnke a bet like that." Detroit Free Press. -J- 4- .J- 4- .. .J. . i THE FORUM 4. 2 "i" -i" J ! .J. State Rural Credits Measure. La Grande, Dec. 19. (To the Edit or.) Since the passage of the Rural Credits Measure, by the people, at the l:.st election, I have received a num ber of inquiries concerning the same, and when funds would be available thereunder, as the handling of same comes under the State Land Board. As it will be necessary to create the fund, and as this will take some time, it will probably be a year or more be fore any funds will be avaliable un der this measure. However, I am just in receipt at notice of a change of ruling, by the Board, as to the Irreducible School funds, now available; that the limit to one borrower has been rated from 2500 to $5000, and further, that the limit apportioned to Unioh county has been removed, until further no tice, so that any number of applica tions could now be handled from thi county, TL E. DIXON, Attorney, State Land Board, Unio County.
