La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, December 20, 1916, Image 4

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Newspaper Page Text"WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, J91G. LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER PAGE FOUR THE OBSERVER Here Is a Store Just Brimful of Christmas Goods An Independent Newspaper. Published Duily and Weekly ut La Grande, Oregon, by tho . LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER PUBLISHING CO. J. D. MEYERS, President, II. B. LEITER, Vice President, CLARKE LEITER, Editor and Publisher. . I 3$ Entered at the Postofliee at La Grande, Oregon, as second class matter. n Sale in Other Cities: Oregon Hotel News Stand, Portland; Imperial Hotel News Stand, Portland. Advertising rates on application. Telephone Main 37 City Official Paper. Member Press Associations. United Shop Early at the Early Closing Store - We Close at 6 p. m. - Open Sat. Night SUBSCRIPTION KATES. By Carrier. Daily, single copy 6c Baily, per week ; 16c Daily, per month 66c Daily, per six months in advance $3.60 Daily, per year in advance . . . $7.00 By Mail Daily, by mail per year, in ad- s Tance K00 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 does not do this, misses you, or neglects getting tho paper to you on time, kindly phne the Observer, as this is the rnly way we can determine whether or not the carriers are following in struction. Phone Main 37 before 7:30 o'clock and a paper will bo sent you by special messenger if the carrier has missed you. Address all communications to THE OBSERVER. 1710 Sixth Street. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1916 THE WONDER OF THE AGE. I Handkerchiefs For Men and Women Women's sheer linen initial handkerchiefs, plain script initials, also fancy embroidered in all white and colors 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c Women's linen handkerchiefs, a large assortment of patterns 15c, 20c, 25c, 35c Men's Handkerchiefs Men's all linen handkerchiefs 25c, 35c, 50c Men's linen initial handkerchiefs 25c, 35c Men's silk handkerchiefs, plain, initial 50c, 75c Children's novelty handkerchiefs, 3 for 25c Inter mover. TOE AND HIIL Socks Interwoven hose, the one silk hose that wears white. wV-k, tan, gray. 35c, 50c Men's neckwear, exten sive A-ariety of newest weaves and patterns. 25c, 50c to $2.00 Gifts For Men Our men's department is the place to shop for men, AMhere yon get real men's styles and best values. Extra quality silk shirts $4.00, $5 00 to .$7.50 Men's and Bovs' sweaters, .turtle neck, Jersey coat, all colors .". $1.50 to $8.00 Combination sets, handkerchiefs, tie andSiose to match, also suspenders and garters to match $1.00 to $2.50 Silk and knitted mufflers, black, white, grey ...75c up Collar boxes $1-50 to $2.25 Holts 50c to $1.00 Militarv Brushes - $1-50 to $3.50 Toilet Sets $3.50 to $10.00 Cables, telegraph wires and wire less have annihilated distance and space. David Lloyd George addressed par liament yesterday afternoon at half past four. We can see in our mind's eye the scene as the little Welsh giant nrose, the hull and galleries, crowded, the people of London expectant, news paper men by the hundreds there on duty, the people of the whole world waiting breathlessly for the words that would fall from the lips of one man. Peace or war? Lloyd George speaks. The allies' answer to Germany is "Full reparation and complete restor ation and an effectual guarantee for the future against Prussian militar ism." A hush falls over tho world. Newspaper men have run in relays to telephones and telegraph wires. Soon the printing presses ure busy. The war is to continue. The soldiers in the trenches wear ily continue their slaughter. The women of the world sigh and their hearts falter. By night, as the people of the world read their evening papers, Lloyd George's speech is the topic of conversation. Truly, the telegraph is a wonder ful thing. SELF-HELP. One cannot but help admire the towns of Central and Southern Ore gon in tho way they are staking their credit to help the Strnthorn railroad. Bend has voted $35,000. Klamath Falls has voted $300,000. Burns hns voted $100,000 to build a branch rond to the main line. Princvillc has done tho same. In pledging their credit, these cities are struggling to get in touch with the outside world, to help themselves. ' We almost wish it were possible for the state in some way to help such ' enterprising communities to develop j Oregon. .' Wo wish that Portland were finnn-' cinlly ablo to throw a cool million I into the Strahorn jackpot. Footwear Footwear novelties in the popular materials and com bination colors. $3.50 to $10.00 Christmas Slippers for men, women, children. Fur and. ribbon trimmed ,all colors- $1.00 to $2.50 Men's leather slippers, black and tan, variety of style. $1.50 to $2.75 : AVomen's silk hosiery, all colors 50c to $1.75 Daintv Xeckwear, for gifts 25c to $1.50 Umbrellas, fine assortment, newest styles, carved and tipped handles $1.50 to $7.50 , (J loves for street and dress wear, black, tan, wOiite, brown, extra qualitv $2.00 to $4.50 Silk kimonos $3.50 to $12.50 Hath Robes ,.:.. $3.75to $18.00 Women's Munsing Kmt Underwear wool silk -All styles in wool, and cotton, wool and $1.00 to $4.00 Italian silk gowns, combina tion suits and corset covers. $1.00 to $6 00 WORTHY OF THEIR HIRE. The legislature will be asked to raise the pay of the county commis sioners of Multnomah county from $150 to $250 a month. This should be done. It is the height of folly to pay men who handle and expend two to three millions of dollars a year only $150 a month. Counties and mu nicipalities should pay their public servants well. Niggardliness is poor economy. " ENTITLED TO HELP, TOO. day, and that was to finish up my Christmas shopping, and I really am going to do it today. The small boy can aec the heaps of presents in Santa Claus' sleigh. The snow massy. makes it look Christ- The unorganized railroad employes should be recognized by congress if it is to pass legislation to ameliorate the conditions under which all rnil rond employes labor. Tho Portland Spectator has issued a fine Christmas Edition of 44 pages, beautifully printed and illustrated and full of entertaining rending matter. It is a credit to Hugh Hume, itts bril lii.nt editor. PORTLAND MAN MAY GET POST AT SI AM Portland, Ore., Dec. 20. Lester W. Humphreys, attorney in the firm of Chamberlain, Thomns & Kraemer, has been recommended by Senators Chamberlain and Lane for appoint ment as minister to Siam, a post drawing $10,000 a year. William H. Hornibrook, of Albany, the incum bent, hns resigned. Humphreys, who was formerly a newspaperman, will not be sure of the appointment until it is approved by the senate, a form er annointee. Alex Sweek of Port land, having been successfully op- f thing that adds to our comfort. Per- posod when he was recommended by haps the best and most incontrovert- be remembered that 50 cents a doz en is not a high price for real fresh eggs, for at this season they cannot be produced for the price, and are worth just what anyone is willing to pay. It is different with the cold storage article which was bought somewhere around a 20-cent price last summer. Salem Capital Journal. The High Cost of Living. Comprehensive systems of package delivery, handsome stores and prompt service are probably worth all they cost at least, the buying pub lic would be loath to do without them, for they are conveniences to which we have become accustomed and with the true American spirit we demand all the conveniences we can get. But they add to the cost of doing busi ness and thus add to the cost of liv ing. No doubt we could do without them, but in this case, as in others, we do not want to do without any- Picked Up By The Stroller Senator Chamberlain for the posi tion. Humphreys said yesterday he had not been informed of the action of the Oregon senators, although he has been expecting such a move. I mado a good resolution yester The Wneel That Squeaks the Loudest is the One That Gets the Grease The same assuredly applies to you and mc, as well in order to get anywhere in this world, we must attract the at tention of the big men. Now listen, young man I Nothing helps a young man more in advancement in business than to be known as one who keeps hid bills paid, meets his obligations, has a bank account, and pays his bills by check. You know that. You will receive the same courteous attention with a dollar deposit as you would witfli a hundred dollar one. ible argument for the dealers is that none of them are gettiner rich auick. They are caught in the vortex with five exhibitors made a splendid show. the rest of us, and must do the best they can. Eugene Guard. Mr. Bryan Moves. Mr. Bryan was turned down twice in the Nebraska campaign. His first defeat was when the Democrats re fused to send him as a delegate to the Democratic national convention, and the second one was the defeat of his brother for the gubernatorial nom ination. While he says he will retain one of his homes in Nebraska and will continue to be a voter in that state, he has dismantled his home at Fairview, shipped a portion of the furniture to his winter home at Miami, Fla., and is sending his splen did library, the pride of his heart, to his summer home at Ashville, N. C, at which place it is said he will here after have his residence. Eugene Register. Polk County's Corn Show. The first corn show ever held in Polk county was given in Independ ence last Friday and Satudray and was a pronounced success. Thirtv- ing of corn they have raised this year and on each day large crowds attend ed. So successful was the event that it has been decided to make the show an annual affair, to be known as the Polk County Corn show, and Inde pendence will be the permanent loca tio of it. The county court has in cluded $200 in the budget for next year's show. Polk County, Observer. TWO LECTURERS COMING Early January promises several fine leetflYes under auspices of the Neighborhood club. W; L. Finley, from the state game and bird depart ment, who was booked for an early date, will not come until arlv in January, and will bring his famous moving pictures of Oregon bird life. About the same time Miss Watson, of the U. of O. extension department, will lecture under the club auspices, on the subject of art and literature. She will probably be here for two or more appearances, and while in thla vicinity will appear at nearby towns, as well. . Farm Ixian Cluli Perfected. Baker, Dec. 20. (Special) The Baker National Farm Ioun associa tion perfected temporary organiza tion at a meeting at the courthouse Monday afternoon with the election of G. W. Riggins as secretary-treasurer, and M. S. Bond, J. F. James, W. B. Willoughby, James York, Hugh Doherty and Byron Vandecar I as directors. The application for the j charter was signed by 12 prominent i farmers and loans asked total $40,-300. I The details of the rural credits law i under which the association was or- I I ganized was outlined by Mr. Riggins l and cenernllv discussed before tho 'organization and election took place, JiM. S. Bond acting as chairman and n. w. c Nelson as temporary secre tary of the meeting. Senator Strnyer advised the asso ciation to make inquiry at once of the federal authorities, to get an an swer if possible, whether abstract ers' certificates of title would bo ac cepted in granting loans in lieu of uosiracis oi line, wnicn would be a ' great saving to the borrowers. If j such certificates will be nwpntnhln. Senator Straycr has a bill for intro- auction nt tho meeting of the Oregon legislature making a law in conform- I ity. j House Slippers for Xmas Gifts MEN'S SLIPPERS Brown Kid Cavillers $2.75 Brown Kid Fausts $2.25 Brown Kid Slippers $2.25 Brown Kid Slippers $1.65 Black Kid Slippers $1.65 Kelt Slippers, padded soles $1.50 Felt Slippers, leather soles $1-35 Kelt Slippers, felt soles 60c Indian Moccasins $1.75 LADIES' SLIPPERS Ribbon Trimmed, Felt, Padded Soles, in different colors ........$1.50 Felt Caviliers, padded soles $1.75 Ribbon Trimmed, Felt, Padded Soles, in many styles $1.25 Felt Slippers, padded soles in greys and browns 90c Felt Slippers, leather soles, fur trim- med and without ..-.$1.25, $1.50 Black Kid Budoirs ...... $1.50 a CJrande National gank EDITORIAL COMMENT Good Eggs Not Hiiih. Portland women have begun wnr 1 -L. : ' - . . a. . . i mi iiign priies mr loonstuits ny de claring a boycott on eggs. It will un doubtedly mako tho coldstorage plant people do some hard thinking and re sult in a lowering of prices for their stocks. At tho same timo it should CHILDREN'S SLIPPERS Childs' Ribbon Trimmed, 2 to 5, reds and blues 65c Child's Padded Soles, fancy trimmed '. 90c to $1.00 SILK HOSE Men's Silk Hose in black and colors, per pair . . .... Ladies' Silk Ilose in black and colors, per pair ,..50c to $1 00 What is more appreciated than a pair of Shoes for Xmas. J. FRENCH SHOE CO.