La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, March 21, 1917, Image 5

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Newspaper Page TextWEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 1917. LA GRANDE ; EVENING a OBSERVER PAGE PIVU It Pays to Pass Every Other Store to Bring ALL Your Prescriptions Here It pays to buy all drug store Roods here. It pays above all else to bring your prescription here. Su!-h a prescription department as we maintain actually guarantees you, better medical results than may be ordinarily provided; extreme) care in the selection of purity of drugs, long experience and training and intimate knowledge of compounds, safety methods in checking that forbids faults at the price consistent only with the desire of fair profit and the object of fair treatment to you. RED CROSS DRUG STORE J SHERRY THEATRE I Last Showing Of The Great Vitagraph Picture "THROUGH THE WALL" It Holds the Interest From Start to Finish . Six Reels TOMORROW fr ' June Caprice In "A MODERN CINDERELLA" J Coming Events March 27 "The Wild Rose," oper etta for (benefit of library book fund, high school auditorium, 8:15 p. m, April 8 Easter Suniay. April 14 Horse Show, Enterprise. April 24 Grade school concert, high school building. April 24-25 Cattle and Horse Raisers' Annual Convention at La Grande. May 2 and 3 State Camp Modern Woodmen of America meets in La Grande. Juno 4 Special Election to Vote on State Road Bond Issue of $6,800,- June 8 and 9 Oregon State Bank era' Association at Marshfield. June 13, 14, 15 Livestock Show at Union, Oregon. June 24 to July 1 Grand Ronde Chautauqua, La Grande. July 7 National Education Asso ciation in Portland. July 14-19 North Pacific Sanger test, Portland. CITY NEWS IN BRIEF Collection of News Paragraphs and Advertisements. Pendleton visitors yesterday from La Grande were Clyde Zimmerman and W. B. Sargent. All motorcycle and bicycle accessor ies at cost. Now is the time to buy. Leighton Garage. 2-17-tf C. S. Aitkera, of La Grande, was a visitor in Pendleton yesterday. Wrestling seats now on sale at Ar cade theatre. Adv. 3-19-4k 6 1-2 Per. Cent Money. $30,000 for long term at 6 1-2 per cent interest for loans on Grande Ronde Valley farms. See W. B. Sar gent at La Grande Investment Com pany at once. 2-2-tf Blanche Sweet ini motion pictures at Arcade theatre Friday night. Adv. 3-19-4t. Your films are promptly developed and printed ,if good, on short notice at Silverthorn's. Adv. 3-19-tf. Woman's Exchange. Ladies who have fine needlework for sale are invited to call on Miss Walling at her new store next to Sil- verthornfs. Adv. 3-15 -4t Your films are promptly developed and printed ,if good, on. short notice at Silvorthorn'3. Adv. W. It. Special Notice to All Carpenters. The Carpenters' union will give an entertainent and smoker at the Harris hall Thursday evening March 22, to which all contractors and carpenters aire cordinlly invited. C. E. HENDERSON, Pres. F. N. FORD, Sec. Adv. 3-20-3t, Wood Sawmg. Wood sawing promptly done, city or country. J. J. Murchison. Phone Red 3672. Adv. tf We pay bfltter prices for used fur niture. Phone B 1241. Cor. Fir and Jefferson. E. J. Donohue . 12-20-tf A good social dance at Zuber hall every Tuesday and Saturday night. Private dancing lessons every evening. Phone iBlack 1211 for appointment. Adv. 3-14-tf. Seats now on sale at Arcade thea tre for the Borg-O'Neill wrestling match, Friday night. Adv. 3-19-4t Miss Harriet Young was a visitor in La Grande Monday returning to Pendleton yesterday. . i Big dance Wednesday night, given I bv Elks' band in Rex hall. Adv. ; 3-20-2t Notice. All bills due La Grande Dealers' as sociation must be presented for pay ment by March 25. Frank Hilton secretary. ov. 3-21-2t. Elk Lodge Plans a Members' Style Show Many attributed the successful etylo and automobile shows held in La Grande the past week to the profes sional management of both events. Some said that amateurs couldn't handle affairs of theso kinds success fully but the Elks' lodge officers are of a different opinion. To prove it they plan a style show for members tomorrow evening. Thirty-seven mod els will be used and lust Monday and Tuesday's show at the Arcade may be travestied. The officers will not ad mit it but they are no respecters of time, place or men and women. The advice has gone out to Elks: "Don't lie to your wife. Tell her you are going to the club Thu:sduy evening." mrm Before You Buy Your New Spring CLOTHES ' 1 1 A. R. Hunter Pays $36,000 For Farm Herman Vehrs Soils 360 Acre Place to Neighbor at $M)0 An Acre. Albert R. Hunter has purchased the 3G0 acre Heiman Vehrs ranch ad joining the Hunter estate property two and half miles from La Grande from Mr. Vehrs for $36,000. The Vehrs ranch is used for diversified farming but is mainly in wheat and barley. The present Hunter . farm consists of 3000 acres. Two thousand acres is in pasture land and 1000 acres is used in farming. TEXT Mrs. A. E. Ivanhoe, County Supcrin ' tendent of Union County, is a Mem ber Governor Wants School Books to Teach Patriotism. Today Is The First Day of The Spring If you look on your calendar you will probably see the date square has the words, "vernal equinox" written within it. For today, March 21, is the first day of spring. Today the sun crosses the equator and at that imag inary line the days and nights are equal. Salem, Ore., March 21. (Special) Governor Withycombe today ap pointed A. C. Schmitt, Harrison G. Piatt, F. A Tiedgen, Mrs. A. E. Ivanhoe and Miss Margaret Cosper membors of the State Textbook com mission, the terms of members of the old commission having expired March 16. Mr. Schmitt is a banker at Albany, being vice president of the First Na tional bank of that city. Mr. Piatt is a prominent Portland lawyer; Profes sor Tiedgen is superintendent of the Marshfield schools; Mrs. Ivanhoe is school superintendent, of Union coun ty, and Miss Cosper is principal in one of the Salem schools. The latter is, the only member of the old com mission land was reappointed. Other members of the old commission were: T. M. Baldwin, Prineville; E. E. Bragg, La Grande; W. L. Brewster, Portland, and John P. .O'Hara, Eu gene. "The duties of this commission, are to select textbooks for the public schools, and it is ono of the most im portant commissions," said the gov emr in announcing the appointments. "I hove endeavored to procure a representative commission, and I be lieve il have succeeded. I fool that the histories taught in the schools do not instill patriotism, and M.r. Piatt's special work will be to see to it that histories are secured which will teach children love of country and patriot ism. The Observer congratulates Mrs. Ivanhoe on hor appointment. Mrs. Ivanhoe will ably represent Eastern Oregon on the commission. Reception for Mr. and Mrs. Oliver. On Thursday evening, March 22, in the Presbyterian church at 7:30 p. m. a reception will be given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Turner Oliver who are expecting to move to Spokane soon. All membes and friends of the church are cordially invited to attend. No prayer meeting in the S. S. room. Oregon Nursery Co., George Ball agent, 1212 Wash, avenue, La Grande. Adv. ' 3-17. lm. pd. F. L. Robinson, of La Grande, was a Pendleton visitor yesterday. Most people like a good camera that is easy to use just the kird that they sell at Silverthorn's Drug Store. -Adv. 3"19"tf- Berg vs. O'Neill, Friday nigh Scats now on sale at Arcade theatre. -Adv. 3-19-4t. C. H. Griffin and mother left on No. 17 yesterday , for Tacoma, Wash, whero lhey havo gone to consult a y ci: 1 t concerning I-' mother's ryes, Mr. Griffin will return the lat ter part of the week while his mother will remain for about ft month or six weeks. North Powder Bankruptcy Meeting. The first meeting of the creditors of tho bankrupt mercantile firm of Fors-strom-Pilcher company, North Pow der, was held there this afternoon. Many attorneys went up this morning and Miss Ora D. Anderson, stenog rapher in the Cochran & Eberhard law office, was called on the noon train to Teport the testimony of the mem bers of the firm while undergoing ex amination by the creditors. THE J. I. CHILDS TRANSFER A, D STORAGE CO. 1312 Jefferson St. Phone Main 706 Best equipped transfer business. Three motor trucks always ready. Highest salaried drivers. A" careful and competent men. Lart at Storage House in Eastern Orego- Household goods lowest rates. Automobiles stored 10 cents per day. THE J. H. CHILDS TRANSFF AND STORAGE CO. , . 3-5-lmo ' ' ' Hi!' Ill" IfSlRfbr Mot te choice JfJarner's O l 7 ost -Proof Srfwp- Corsets-' They avo authoritative for the season's fashion in dress. Whether your selection is one of the lower price or higher, it will shape the kind of a figure you require. Every Coi'set guaranteed to shape fashionably, to fit comfortably and not to rust, break or tear. New Warner's Models Priced From $1.00 to $3.00 Our Leader Coutil Corset 68c Warner s GILT EDGE Brassieres 50c to 65c Special Offer on McCalls Magazine Will Expire March 31st 20c Per Year Only 10 days more of this special rate on one, two, or three-year subscrip tions to tliiis entertaining magazine of fashions, needlework, and fiction. The single copy price is 10c each. Figure for yourself how much sav ing you will make if you subscribe at our Pattern Counter today. 20c Per Year Ym (SOLE figJL Quality tfte same-ltoce La Grande's R. C. U. Store attic; Chas. Oro, F. J. Miohels. P. D. MqRao, Chicago; L. Pcfferlo, Baker; F. Hi Cole, Enterprise; Geo. W. Heck- er, Denver; A. P. Tawick, Salem; E. L. Simmons, F. E. Newton, D. L. Rich, Sah Francisco; H. B. DeLancey, Chi cago; Chas. W. Lawrence, Detroit; F. W. Dudgeon, C. S. Dudgeon, Walla Walla, Albert Kroll, Wallowa; Roy E. Phillips, Union, Cullen Friswold, Alicel. j NEW TODAY FOR RENTJJght housekeeping, and furnished rooms, and 4 -room fur nished house. Inquire at 1508 Fourth street. Adv. 3-21-4t. FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF ENGLAND WOUNDED London, March 21. (United Press) Young Dando of Newcastle, fly weight champion of Northern Eng land, has been wounded on the firing line in northern France. Dnndo is a shifty little boxer. His best fights were against Jimmy Wildo, who shaded him three times over the 20, 15 and 10-round routes. AT THE HOTELS Electric generating stations in the United States generated 23,300,000, 000 kilowatt hours which sold for $417,000,000 during the year 191C. FOUND Gold Masonic pin. Call at Observer office and pay for adv. Adv. 3-21-tf NOT ONE PLUMP, SENTI MENTAL COED IN THE BUNCH Minneapolis, Minn., March 21. Of 2,000 coeds at the University of Min nesota, there is not one plump, senti mental girl. This was 'revealed today, after managers of the Sophomore vaudeville asserted they had sought in vain. , FOR SALE 16-inoh chain wood. Will Fleming. Phone Black 3631. Adv. 3-21-6tp. WANTED Position as housekeeper for widower or bachelor by middle aged woman. Inquire or write Mrs. Cauline Foster, 1305 T avenue. Adv. 3-21-3t FOR RENT Unfurnished five room house, Oak street. Phone Black 711. Adv. 3-21-4t. Sommer. G. H. Tayor, Salt Lake City; Jas. E. Baunon, S. L. Ashbaugh, R. Frame, J. E. Moore, B. C. Wilson, W. P. Smith. J. B. Winstnnley, Ed Froh- man, Portland; J. Rcsch, Viola M. Canada, B. Gifford, I School, J. War nock, G. Funk, M. Graves, W. Auld, J. Stephens, Joseph; R. D. Ratican, Vincent; Zeno Johannsen, Joseph; H. B. Jory, Enterprise; C. C. Chadwick, Boise; A, F. Ingler, Everett, Wash.; Bruce Cox, Wallowa; I. Diamont, Den ver; W. F. Edwards and wife, Mil waukee; W. Berman, Chicago; H. Levy, A. Stone, N. Y. C. Savoy. Paul Houx, Cove; Dick Walbring, Jack Doekweiler, Fay L. Young, Mrs. John Couch. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Bard weli; Gus Hanson, City; P. Johnson, Knut Crowning, Wallowa; J. B. Wea ver, B. H. Murray, Union; C. N. Dale, J. C. Thompson, Joseph; William Miles, Lostine; W. A. M. Teel, Walla Walla; A. R. Atkeson, Rickfield, Ida.; P. H. Ruttcr and wife, Enterprise; Z C. E. Thornburg, Pleasant Valley; Edw. Knight, Enterprise. Foley. Bruce Dennis, Peter Haughney, City; John A. Bitting, Conrad Palson, John E. Owen, E. L. Devereaux, F. H. Anderson, Mrs. C. B. Carse, Mas ter Worthington Archer, Goo. W. Knunem, B. L. Markee, P. C. Storey, Portland; Alex Kull and wife, Mrs. E. C. Baldry, New York City; W. B. Wheelnin, J. E. Blevins, Chas. McC-1-' B. Pairlett, Pendleton; C. I. Hall, Lear Weir. stock, Fred J. Cobb, Se- Farmers taking power from the ex tensive lines of the Atchison (Kan.) Railway & Light Company read their own meters for the company. A new type of electric soldering iron operates on the principle of the pre welder and Heroult furnace to generate heat for soldering. London, March 20. (United Press) A lock of hair of Mary, Queen of Scots was one of tho valued posses sions disposed of by the will of Major Sir Foster Hugh Fgerton Cunlifee, who met his death on tho field of hon or in France. The will said the heir loom would bo found in the major's safe and was to go to Sir David Kin-loch. TO "BUST" OUTLAW HORSES AT SHOW Fort Worth, Tex., March 20 (By United Press) some of the tough est "outlaw" horses in the country are duo to got "busted" during the National Feeders and Brcedors Show, which opened a week's session here to day. Real buckors havo been im ported from all part3 of tho west and southwest for tho championship events, in which the best men and j women riders will participate. . i California Needs Messenger Boys FOR RENT SIGNS For sale at The Observer office. Sacramento, Cal., March 14 (United Press) Messenger boys any where from 8 to 80 years af age are greutly in demand in government de--purtement hero and in San Francisco and Los Angeles today. The govern ment is offering $25 to $50 a month', and m opportunity to get an cducat- -ion and advance to a clerkship. Ex aminations are being held today. The offer, or rather the frantic appeal, has had few takers to date. REMOVAL SALE REMOVAL SALE PIANOS AT A GREAT REDUCTION WE RE COMPELLED TO DISPOSE OF ABOUT TWO CARLOADS OF PIANOS BEFORE MOVING INTO OUR NEW QUARTERS. A GREAT 'MANY RAVE ALREADY TAKEN ADVANTAGE OF TUTS SAVING. IN ASMUCH AS PIANOS ARE SELLING AT PRACTICALLY FACTORY COST DURING THIS SALE, THERE SHOULD NOT BE A SINGLE PI ANO UNSOLD. Tire FINEST SELECTION OF STRICTLY FIRST CLASS GOODS EVER OFFERED LN T1US CITY. CALL BEFORE THE STOCK IS BROKEN, AND SECURE ONE OF THESE BARGAINS. ' TERMS TO SUTT THE BUYER -ALSO YOUR CONTRACT WILL BE WITH HOME PEOPLE. AS WE ARE HERE TO STAY, AND YOUR FU TURE TREATMENT ASSURED. 1 Richey Piano House, Opposite Sommer House.