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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (March 7, 1917)
WEDNESDAY, MARCII 7, 1917 PAGE FOUR. OBSERVER. EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER LA GRANDE EVENING An Independent Newspaper. r Published Daily and Weekly at- Ja Grande, Oregon, by the LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVE!? PUBLISHING C9 J. D. MEYERS II. B. LEITER CLARKE LEITER j"' ' President ' Vice-President Editor and Polish Entered at the Postoffice at La Grande, Oregon, as second-class . matter. Address all communications to THE OBSERVER, 1710 Sixth St. On Sale in Other Cities: Oregon Hotel News Stand, Portland; Imperial News Stand, Portland. City Official Paper. Leased Wire Telegraph Report of United Press Associations.- The Observer carrier boys are instructed to put the papers on tUe porches. If the carrier does not do" this, misses you, or neglects gett:ng the paper to you on time, kindly phone The Observer, as this is the only way we can determine whether or not the carriers are following instruc tions. Phone Main 87 before 7:30 o'clock and a paper will be sent you by special messenger if the carrier has missed you. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. By Carrier. Daily, single copy 6c Daily, per week 15c 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 vance 4.00 Daily, by mail per six months in advance $2.60 Daily, by mail per three months in advance $1.25 Daily, by mail per month 45c The Saturday Evening Observer, per year in advance $1.60 Weckly-Obsorvcr-Star, per year in advance $1.50 REDUCED RATES FOR AUTO SHOW. AND MOTORCYCLE The automobile ;ml motorcycle dealers of Lf- tlraude are to be congratulated that they have secured reduced rates to La Grande during the automobile and motorcycle show, March 15, 16 and 17. The O.-W. R. & X. Co. has granted unusually liberal rates, of one and one-third fare, under the certificate plan on the main line from Pendle ton to Huntingdon, and on the Joseph branch also. In order to get the reduced rates any person irrthe ter ritory affected pays full fare going and obtains a certifi cate from the agent, which is validated by the secretary of the automobile show, which then entitles the holder to one-third fare on the return trip. "William McMurray, general passenger agent of the Q.iY. R. & N. Co., is a good friend of La Grande, and this courtesy is appreciated. People of La Grande should boost for this automobile show. "Write your friends of the reduced rates. The going dates are March 12 to 17; the return dates, March 15 to 20. Any person coining to La Grande from March 12 to 17 can get reduced rates if they attend the automobile show. .. O- A LETTER TO SENATOR LANE. Portland, Oregon, March 6. Editor Observer, La Grande, Ore. Dear Sir: Enclosed you will please find copy of a let ter to Senator Lane which I have drawn up and to which I am getting signatures in Portland. : In view of the ruthless campaign which. Germany lias carried on in the seas and in view of the recent disclosure which that country has made for the partition and dis memberment of the American Union, it is difficult for mo to characterize or understand such an action as Senator Lane took in reference to the request of President "Wilson for defending the honor and integrity of this country. Certainly the time has come for every person who is loyal to tliis nation to show his colors, and 1 am writing this letter and sending you the letter above mentioned with the request that you will either personally or otherwise see to the securing of signatures to the letter in your com munity and forward same to me at Portland. This com munication is going to 32 newspapers throughout the State of Oregon. I feel that it is only right for me to sav that I have been a consistent democrat and supporter of Senator Lane. May T have the courtesy of receiving a reply from you? Very truly yours, WILLIAM BITTLE. WELLS. Red -Headed Messeng er Now College Pres. WAR ODDITIES. London, March 7. (United Press) A tiny kitten, found alive in the ruins of tho great munitions explo sion sold for $250 which was given to the relief fund. J Minneapolis, Minn., Mar. 7. (United Press) Plain red' I headed Marion Burton, 25 years ago came to Minneapolis, opened up Tom Gardiner's Nicollet avo- neu drug store, swept it out, and delivered packages for the i store, seven days a week, for $6 j a week, from 6 a. m. to 7 p. m. 4 Tcday, Dr. Marion Le Roy , 4 Burton is president of the Uni- ' JU versity of Minnesota, at a sal- 4 j. ary of $10,000 annually. But ho j is the same Marion, and all ho J 1 4 says about tho change is that : Jfr J he did his best. A ? t t I ' V 4 4 4 4 4 4 A Beautiful Showing of Ex clusive Millinery at a Moderate Price CHEMICALLY PURE DISHES 1JV THIS RESTAURANT! San Francisco, March 7. (United Press) Chemically pure dishes are the latest. A local hotel has just in stalled an apparatus whereby dirty dishes, put in at one end, come out the other, not only clean, but sterilized. They know they are chemically pure, it is announced, because a bac teriologist looks 'em over afterwards. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 TEA TRADE SLUMPS 4. 4 "Tokio, March 7. (United 4 4 Press) While all other exports 4 4 of Japan have been on the in- 4 4 crease an inexplainnble slump is 4" 4" noticeable in tho ;tea tirade, one 4" of the nation's leading products. 4 4 The total exports of tea from 4 4 Yokohama, Shimidzu, Yokkaichi 4 4 and Kobe for five months re- 4 ! cently amounted to 32,393,593 pounds, a loss of 758,115 ' 4 pounds, compared to the corre- 4 4 sponding period last year. 4 4 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- 4- ML ' 4 I Every shape, height, width and novelty ef fect correct for spring is represented in our glorious display. In the opinion of compe tent critics our showing this season is the best the store has ever had. You are at liberty .to view our showing at your pleas ure with no thought of making a selection. ttee New Showing the Season's Newest Waists in Georgette and Crepe de Chene Waists that should be judged by the reliable materials, good workmanship and fine styles rather than the price. All sizes in gold, old rose, bisque, white flesh, nile, at $2.50 to $6.00 4 4 4 4 4 -. , 1 The letter follows : Harry Lane, Senator of Oregon, Washington, D. C. Sir: We, the undersigned, voters of the State of Ore gon, view with shame and humiliation your failure to up hold the. honor of the United States at this most critical moment of the entire history of our international rela- op.e",tif numbe- standing , . J was at a premium, this being th No words can adequately describe our chagrin that the State of Oregon should be so misrepresented and disgraced as it has been by your action. We indignantly protest against this action through the love we bear to our State and to our Country, which you have dishonored and be littled before the eyes of the world, and we demand on account of this misrepresentation vour resignation as a Senator from this State. (Signed) T I Farmer, but No Farm! K 4" 4" 4? 4? 4 4 4 ? 4? 4? 4X 4 4 4 4 Navy Men Will Visit La Grande Tomorrow The Navy as a Business for Voung Men Will Be Explained. year. Pay of warrant officers ranges from $196 per month to $308 por montn. Ono hundred young men are to be sent to Annapolis each year to become commissioned officers. Young men in the navy learn trades, see the world and ore the highest paid men o'wars mcn in the world. Music lovers enjoyed a treat Mon day evening when Reese's Africanders came to the local play house. The elocutionary and ministrel parts were well rendered, but the five-piece or chestra gave us a regular feast of high grade music, including selections from the "William Tell Overture' and simi- room the sea son's banner attendance for any road .entertainment. After the perform ance was over a dance was enjoyed. jvusic for the occasion being furnish ed by the Africanders orchestra. Kenneth Billings is confined to his 'bed owing to a severe attack of ton silitis. Stveral of the Harney county set tlers who left this valley about a year ago, are returning to Imbler. They laneu to tind any place better than the old Grande J?onde. Thirty-Five Attend Elgin Grain Meeting Thirty-five farmers and growers at tended the Elgin- bulk grain meeting yesterday. Speeches were made by i, D. Brown, president of the state farm 'ers' organization, J. D. Adkiseon, president of the Rice Union Elevator company of Wasco county, and Prof. G R. Hyslop of O. A. C. Some dU cussion was had as to the possibility of converting a fiat warehouse into an elevator, but was discouraged be cause the experts said a constant high handling coct would be present. Butter Labels for sale at The Observer Office. JC44'4'4444'4'4'44,x 4 IMBLER NEWS NOTES Pictures and Negro Mins trels Vie For Audiences At Imbler Tonsilitis Patients Arc Better. 4 b 4 4 4; 4 4 4 4 I 4 4 4 4 4 Tomorrow navy men from the Ore gon district headquarters at Portland, will visit La Grande for the purpose or furnishing information to young jit.jgjous im'n una otners wno may ue inieresxeu in the navy from a standpoint of en listment or from a desire to leorn t . JL- IT'1-1 f.. . 1 . nuuut, uio ujiiw. diaivs nuy, Tm (p. MnrpVi fi -fina,;nnU nri...i i a., e: j. 1 : .1 x ima wit navy is trie ursi unu 01 e im.: 1 1 if -V 1 c. . 1 I v u r the seven-reel film, "The Life of Our United States has brought home to 1 5,.; , u ' X. r , !,,,. ,.. i... ., ,j !,. , ;nignt and at a matinee Saturday af ........ i;iv. iwva mtu iiiiiiun iui i a !.. i... u ru.:...: church minister of Elgin, was given Did you ever hear tell of a farmer without a farm! Did you ever hear tell of a successful business man without a bank account? Success is just as likely to come to you without a bank account as it is to a fanni r without a farm. This bank meets your needs fits your case, an bank of personal service. The ffK a heart v liei-e for the nan who opens a small account, as the man who opeug one with more, La Grande Nafional Bank tx now battleships, scout-cruisers, tor pedo boat destroyers, submarines and other necessary typos of ships to make up a formidable fleet. But a fleet without men is of no value so that congress on August 29, 1916, au thorized an increase of 24,000 men during Uie evening show. These pic. i tures were the best films, of a sacred nature, which have ever been seen at the local theater. Several parties were kcDt in and st veral also kept out of Imbler. Sun day, owing to the blockade between here and Elgin. Mrs. Reuben McBride is recovering from a severe attack of tonsilitis. Booth Larson is shipping more ap ples to the Middle West. Imbler's bumper crop is rapidly being sold and at fairly satisfactory prices. Gerald Tuttle, who moved to Wash The navy needs these men imme dintcly and the inducements which are i a part of navy life are expected to fill up the navy within the next six months. Young mn to enter the navy must bo American citizens. Any boy born in the United States is a citizen re gardless of the citizenship of his par ents. The age requirements are from 16 to must hnvrt t.hfl ronsnt. rf hi a rwvronta. The pay for the first three months 1,11(1 wl" m"Ke 1,18 future home .n t ,is while undergoii 7 draining is $!'.60 vll'lnlty. presumably on a ranch, per month bv; this is autonu.tk.llv Dnte for the hiKn s'hool commence, increased to $20.90 per month, and mcnt has bpcn sct ' efforts are be tho young men sent to sea. Most ! in mnde to secure the services of Dr. young men double their pay in the ta.rl "pney, president of Willamette first enlistment and on the second en- university, lor the address. The son listment tho pay runs up to $85 per crs hnve snt for the manuscript for month. This is practically clear mon-! class play which will be nivcn about ey, for the government supplies a full j tw0 weeks before the term ends. Last 30 but if a boy is under 18 hc''"0'1 about six "ears nP. " having have the consent of his parents. ihls. fu.r.n,tl,le sniPPC(1 '' f ImWer outfit of clothes and the verv excel lent meals nro provided free of cost. ein imipn-i nunnrca two boys as its first high . hool grnduntes 'since rV. m warrant oftiocrs for the navy vaimsnir.g a i-.ii'iiiard four-year school. .! appointed from tho ranks and ; This year there will be five gradu ..iout one hundred are appointed each atcs. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4' 4 4 4 4: 4 4: 4 FOR SAIE r am leaving town and must sell my furni ture. 1 will sell it piece by piece or will sell it all to any one party, on easy payments plan. It is all new furniture and has only been used four months. It must be sold by tomorrow night, March 8th. I will be at limild "IVnl " " v "'"--""j' "iu i.nursaay or you may an arr J- urmture c( tion. company for informa- I 1--', U Av,'- corner North Depot St. Hi! 4 4- 4 4- , t 4 4- 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ' 4 4-4
