La Grande evening observer., March 24, 1917, Image 2

SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 1917.
L GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
P3CQE TWO
Bud Brioht
Brainstorm
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HIGHER
SHERRY'S
COST OF CI1I15
15
JUSTIFIED
Dress may not often
make the woman, but she
often makes the dress.
And she should be given
credit for it.
Silver Brand and
Ide Shirts
Come on in Men! and let
us introduce you to our
All fast colors and they
are actually the finest
shirts we have had the
pleasure of showing for
many months.
They are in stripes,
plaids and colored, and
priced in a manner that
makes thein profitable
for you to wear.
HILL'S
Department Store
RAW MATERIALS ARE MUCH
HIGHER THAN 18 MONTHS
AGO. .
Oregon Minos in 1915.
According to the unnual statement
of the Geological Survey, Department
of the Interior, on mining conditions
in Oregon in 1915, now available for
distribution, that Btate produced, from
95 mines, gold, silver, copper, and
lend amounting to f 2,003,50i, which is
$327,356 more than in 1914. The gold
was valued at $1,801,79(1; the silver
weighed 117,947 fino ounces, the cop
per 451,172 pounds, and the lead 62,
957 pounds. The details of mining in
the state are given in the report
which may bo obtaine don application
to the director, U. S. Geological Sur
vey, Washington, D. C.
SKILLED LABOR WAGES
HAVE ADVANCED YEARLY
Coal Has Advancer 90 Per Cent; Pa
per, 100 to 200 Per Cent; Steel Tub
ing, 250 Per Cent; Cold Rolled
Steel, 270 Per Cent and So On
Down the List.
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''Whenever wo meet one who as
sumes to 'believe that the raised prices
of automobiles lack justification, there
isn't much trouble in convincing him
otherwise," says W. L. Hughson of
the Kissel-Kar.
"As a matter of fact whenever any
one tkes the trouble to investigate
th fOKt. of all the elements that en
ter into the manufacture of cars, he
I connot but wonder why the price or
tho complete product is as low as n is.
The percentage of profit in a good
car is not nearly what it was eight
teen months ago, when the tendency
i was to lower the list.
"The largest item uiai eniers into
the cost of prod jcing cars, just as in
the cost of producing ether commodit
ies, is labor. The cost of the skilled
labor that builds automobile parts, as
well as that of ordinary labor that per
forms the less exacting work, has
gone sky-rocketing, as everyone
knows.
"Then, before raw materials enter
ing into the car are considered at all,
just stop and look at the advance in
the cost of those commodities with
out which factory wheels could not
turn, books could no tbe kept and in
telligent salesmanship would be out of
the question. Tho wholesale price of
coal has advanced 90 per cent making
a difference in tho bill of a good
sized factory of $50 to $100 a day.
"Paper, of which tho average fact
ory uses many grades, is difficult to
obtain even at a price increased 100
per cent to 200 per cent. And so on
through the whole list of those things
necessary before an automobile plant
can even pretend to run.
"When wo come to material, it is
the same story all along tho line.
! Daily market quotations show that
tho price of metals, leather, rubber
nnd lumber have soared. Steel tub
ing costs 250 per cent, more than in
August 1915, cold rolled steel 270 per
cent higher speed tools 215 per cent,
nnd other grndes correspondingly
more. Even at that it is impossible
to make long term contracts at pres
ent prices. I really do not believe
that the top has yet been reached in
the prices of cars that keep up thci;
qunlity."
"The White Raven" Gives Ethel Bar
r j more Most Exacting Role of
Screen Career,
In "The White Raven," the new
Metro-Rolf c wor.Ue.piuy, in which
Ethel Barrymore, the celebrated star,
will be seen at the Sherry theatre on
Sunday and Monday, a role as startl
ing as it is unique is played by Miss
Barrymore in a mariner that empha
sizes the wonderful art that has put
her at tho head of her profession. Es
pecial interest attaches to this latest
Metro production for the reason that
it U the first appearance on the screcti
of Miss Barrymore since she an
nounced her abandonment' of the
speaking stage.
Many scenes in "The White Raven"
give MJss Barrymore opportunity to
wear a variety of costumes. From
a dance-hall girl in an Alaskan
"honkatonk" to a grand opera prima
donna. Miss Barrymore has rare op-
portunity for contrasts, none of which
it niurl Oi'ttii
In the first part of the production
Miss Barrymore, for the first time in
j her career, does a song and dance.
Nevor before has she been seen in
such a role and it was only beewwe it
was absolutely essential to ths dra
matic values of the picture and be
cause of her unwavering devotion to
the screen that she consented to ap
pear in the necessarily bizarre cos-
tUIrf"The White Raven" Miss Barry
more has the most exacting role of
her screen or stage career.' From
luxury to hardship and back again to
a success that is threatened with un
doing, she plays o part that pictures
every emotion a woman can experi
ence, iln some of the scenes, where
this gentlewoman of the screen works,
there are three or' four hundred rough
and dissolute characters, pictured at
such pastimes as the Yukon country
offered during the mad scramble for
gold.
And by her wonderful art, Miss
Barrymore fits herself into her sur
roundings, lendipg great strength to
scenes not always pleasant, but ever
dramatic.
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Flower
Seeds
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ARCADE
"The Almighty Dollar."
For the feature attraction to be
shown at the Arcade theatre, on Sun
day, the management offers a three
star feature made under the super,
vision of William A. Brady, "The Al
mighty Dollar." Frances Nelson, E.
K. Lincoln and June Elvidge are co
starred in a story of love and ad
venture directed by Robert Thornhy.
It's a thrilling five-reeler that wul
please local photoplay "fans."
SHERRY'S THEATRE
COLONIAL THEATRE
Photo Drama Tells Lesson That Par
ents Neglect. '
It is a well known fact that mothers
and fathers shrink at the thought of
revealing to their girls, stepping into
womanhood, things that they should,
know.
Givo thanks to the moving pictures
that can demonstrate - these things
that are not mentioned.
In "The Libertine," which comes to
the Colonial theatre on Monday for
two days, is a powerful dramatic
story dealing with the evils that lie
in tho path of young women. It is
told most beautifully and artistically
with a high touch of refinement.
It will make women think and make
them think hard; it will make men.
look before they leap.
The leading role is taken by John
Mason, the well known dramatic star,
and Alma Hanlon, also well known to
film followers, takes the part of the
innocent girl. Supporting those two'
stars is a remarkable cast of players..
Everyone will see this remarkable
picture, and every man, woman, girl,
and boy will benefit by it.
Nell Craig, in "The Breaker" Gives
Thrilling Portrayal.
There is a vein of winning pathos
in the little typist in "The Breaker,"
Arthur Stringer's thrilling detective
story. She is seen first struggling
for a bare existence in an unkempt
garret.
Nell Craig, in Essanay's feature
picturization of Mr. Stringer's mas
terful story, has more than fulfilled
the author's exacting demands on this
pathetic little creature. Sweet and
demure a wisp of winsome girlish
ness 'buffeted by a cruel world Miss
Craig's portrayal of the character
brings tears to the eyes. She has
made the little typist actually come
to life.
As the plot unfolds, and the lone
some littlo crirl is revealed in fact ns
a secret service agent on the trail of a
desperate band of counterfeiters, the
' noted Essanay star displays more of
j her wonderful talent. For though por
trayed now as the iron arm of the
I law reaching forth without mercy to
J draw in a malefactor, the little typis
j of Miss Craig's creation does not lose
one whit of hor winning femininity.
I Thus the actress accentuates the pa
thos of the character making it
more appealing to her audience. For
now is seen a wisp of a girl forced to
match her wits and frail strength
against desperadoes.
The logic of Miss Craig's interpre
tation of this character is seen in the
finale when the feminine in the typist-detective
triumphs, and she falls in
love with the inventor. Here again,
in the love scenes, her acting is super
perfect, and a delight to those who
will witness "The Breaker." Bryant
Washburn, whose art in love mak i.g
makes him the foremost actor on tho
screen, is seen as the inventor. Ar.J
Ernest Maupain, celebrated characU-r
actor, portrays the role of the coi n-
terfeiter.
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ARCADE, SUNDAY
WILLIAM A BM AD
WORLD PICTURES
1.
FRANCES NELSON
E.K.LI NCOLNin
The Almiohty Dollar"
SHERRY'S THEATRE.
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SW rioorlac
Floorlac Is
Practical
Do not compare it with an
ordinary cheap varnish
stain. It is made of the well
known Marnot Floor Var
nish and comes in six colors.
The Quality of the varnish
used puts Floorlac in a ciass
by itself. Sold only at
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Mt. Emily Hams, sugar cured, whole, per pound 26c Mt. Emily Breakfast Bacon, none better, whole slab 24c to 30c
Mt. Emily Hams, sliced, any amount, . per pound 30c to 35c Mt. Emily Breakfast Bacon, sliced, any amount 35c to 40c
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