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LA QRADE EVENING OBSERVES.
FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1917,
EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
An Independent Newspaper.
Published Daily and Weekly at La Grande, Oregon, by the
LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER PUBLISHING CO.
J. D. MEYERS H. B. LEITER CLARICE LEITER
President Vice-President Editor and Publisher
Entered at the Postoffice at La Grande, Oregon, as second-class
matter.
Address all communications to THE OBSERVER1710 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.
TILE RECALL.
Lane of Oregon, was wont to designate himself as an
official of the new school, that is to say, that he was the
servant of public opinion, But the voters of Oregon have
noticed that he is more of a dinger to office, after he is
served notice that he is not wanted, than he is an inter
preter of public opinion. - -
Oregon may have enacted some freak laws but Oregon
,uoVe all things 3.9. filled with, patriotic citizens. We sent
our sons to the Spanish-American War arid many returned
'distinguished. Ws answered the call to the Mexican
border We now see many rushing to the colors to de
. fend American rghts. So when our alleged United States
Senator refuses a mere vote of confidence in his own
cheice for President, our alleged Senator does not in any
sense of the word represent the public opinion of the state
that entrusted him with power.
The lawyers say lie cannot be recalled because he is not a
stato officer. ,-f this is true thou there is certainly some
thing wrong with the law and .that something ought to be
fixed. Jt is quite clear to the lay mind that a senator who
does not represent his people should be removed from of
fice so that at least he should not misrepresent them. The
people should have the power .to recall United States sena
tors at will.
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SEATTLE'S WHISKEY RING.
Cove Mews Items
Earl Landers Goes to Join Third Ore
gon .Modern Woodmen Meet-
Hoys' Literary Club Entertain
August Lorenzo (Is Improving Air,
and Mrs. Bert Nelson Have Son.
Seattle furnishes today an amazing spectacle. A demo
cratic United States attorney there is prosecuting a re
publican mavor with considerable venom and bitterness
because a captured bootlegger and his pals have told
plausablc tale possibly in the hope of securing leniency
fir bold and nefarious deeds.
Oill the mayor smashed hundreds of saloons that defied
the law. lie put likewise many drug stores our, ot mis
ness that sold Honor in flagrant violations of the dry law
The whiskey ring did not like this and proceeded, it is
charged, to "get Mavor Gill." So they put one Hillings'
lev .n the stand. He admits that he is a perjurer, that
he lias bribed hundreds of officials, that he never hesi
tated to debauch men in office whenever he could. This
b;isn wretch who never staved bought with his brother and
his henchmen tell a tale of laying money on a table for a
-man they never talked with' before and walked off expect
ing vrrote.etion. No iurv in America ought ever to con
vict on the unsupported" testimony of a confessed perjur
ing bootlegger.
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THE NEED OF DEVELOPMENT.
Without entering into the merits of the road bond law,
there can be no question of the urgent necessity for the
adoption of some plan or system that will give to the state
of Oregon the roads necessary to the development of her.
agricultural prosperity. Oregon has regions rich as the
riches of earth. Iving idle for the reason that the cost of
transportation of product from farm to market is for
biddingly great. People should give this great and pro
'ouud thought before refusing to vote on the first big
chance they have had to begin a comprehensive system
of state-wide road construction. La d ramie would do well
to invite to the city able speakers and hear the matter dis
cussed in all its important phases.
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Get A Gold Medal
There is n contest on at this I'.ank whereby you can
earn a Gold Mednl that is worth twenty dollars. All
can enter. It isn't necessary to ho n horo to enter
this contest, but is is necessary to have tho "back
bone" of a hero, and "stick-to-it-ivencss," for it takes
nerve to quit spending and save.
WE GUARANTEE YOU A GOLD MEDAL
All you have to do is place ono dollar on deposit
now, and another next week and so on, for about
eighteen more weeks, and at tho end of this time
you will havo a "A BIRD" of a medal, with an
American Eagle on it.
IT'S WORTH A TRIAL
YOU CAN'T LOSE
This Resolution looks good to me,
And to keep it will surely pay;
"I will start for myself a savings fund.
And bank the first dollar todav."
It La Grande National Bank
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Cove, March 30. (Special) The
Third Regiment and Infantry of Ore
gon's National guards was called to
its colors at Portland on the 20 inst
Earl Landers, son of Mrs. Bunyan
Anderson, being a member of the
State guards left last week for the
Oregon Metropolis.
P. B. Arrant spent tho wee-h end
with his brother Prof. Arrant of
Union.
The Modern Woodmen met at the I.
0. 0. F. hall Monday evening ' and
initiated a class of six delegates. Af
ter the regular business had been
transacted the Royal Neighbors sur
prised them by bringing a goodly sup
ply of refreshments and it was in the
wee small hours that they broke camp
and silently wended their way homeward.
The Boys' literary club of the high
school entertained the Girls' literary
club Friday evening March 24 with a
very nice program, followed by refreshments.
Mrs. DeLong, who is visiting in Ce-
cillo with Mrs. "Colonel" Wilson is re
ported much improved in health and is
expected home soon.
Dr. C. C. Pratt and daughter Irene,
were 1m Grande visitors this week.
August Lorenze, who has been suf
fering with heart trouble for the past
week or more, is improving. His son
Ralph has had charge of the harness
shop during his illness.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Nelson,
a 10 1-2 pound boy Mcw-ch 20.
Mrs. Carl Petterson and her father,
Mr. McDaniel have been sick with the
grip for the past two weeks.
Mrs. A. A. Antles returned Thurs
day from Yakima where she was
called by the illness of hor daughter,
Mrs. CliiFord Kail. Mrs. Antles re
ports Mrs. Kail recovering nicely
from her operation for appendicitis
and has been removed to her home
from tho hospital.
Tho ladies of the Methodist church
will hold their bazaar Thursday,
April 5, in tho library building. A
full course dinner will be served be
tween the hours of 5 and 7 p. m.
Don't forget the Parent-Teachers
meeting at Maccabee hall Friday
evening April 0.
Miss Lena Dalton is on the sick list.
Mr. :tnd Mrs. Roy Allen entertained
the Methodist choir at their home Fri
day evening.
A. A. Antles will leave for Pendle
ton next Monday where he has been
summoned to act on the Federal jury,
There will be an illustrated lecture
at the Methodist church Monday even
ing April 9.
Rev. C. C. Pratt will preach on the
subject "Personality of the Infinite,"
at the Methodist church Sunday morn
ing, April 1.
The Woman's Civic Improvement
club held inn interesting meeting at the
library building Thursday, March 22.
Mrs. Willis Wright, of Lower Cove,
entertained tho Lower Cove Sewing
circle at a Dime social last week.
Thirty-five wore present.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bell havo been
visiting in Boise, Idaho for several
days.
The Annunl Cherry fair meeting
will be held April 2 for the purpose of
electing three directors and transac
tion of other business at Maccabee
hall.
Frank Boll has just returned from
a trip to Hermiston where he visited
his daughter, Mrs. Clyde Robinson.
and Walla Walla where he spent sev
eral days with his daughter. Mrs.
Wain (iear. While in Walla Walla
Mr. Bell purchased a carload of hav
which arrived in Cove Tuesday.
There will be an illustrated lecture
on Foreign Missjons at the Methodist
church Motultiy evening April 2.
Leonard Allen visited the school one
day this week and gave the boys and
girls a talk on club work and agri
culture.
North Powder News
Horse Buyers Pay a Visit Rev. Mr.
Pratt Preaches Korsstrom-Pilcher
Stock Sold Friends in Council Give
I nnce.
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Come Here Today and
Pick Your
NEW SPRING
SUIT
We will show you a wide choice from
which to select the clothes most adapted
to your individuality. Your taste may
be conservative or may favor .the more
advanced models. We will show you
both and in such variety that you are
sure to be pleased. Our clothes are
made with such skill and care and at
tention to the. most minute details as
to insure a dressed-up .appearance as
long as you wear them.
Plenty Of Fine Suits
At $15, At $17.50, At $20.00, At $22.50
Up to $35.00
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they had been for some time.
The dance given by the Friends in
Council on St. Patrick's day was a
fine success. A nice sum was realized
which was donated to the school.
The Priscilla club celebrated their
guest day on March 22 at the home
of Mrs. Robinson. The decorations
were the club colors pink and white.
A luncheon was served (at the close of
an afternoon's entertainment of five
hundred. Mrs. McGrath won first and
Mts. Coughanour won second. Mrs.
Hoover was awarded the consolation
prize. All had a good time for which
this club is noted.
John Rizor, of Durkee, was a vis
itor in the city last week and was
shaking hands with his old time
friends.
Friends in Council met at the homo
of Mrs. Shourds on March 21. A large
number of the members were present.
All gave suggestions as to how North
Powder might be mfide a better look
ing town. The main thought seems
to bo each individual should do their
part and others would follow tho good
example. Mrs. Laughlin had a fine
paper on "civic improvements." This
is a new feature in club work in North
Powder. Refreshments wore served
at the close.
Serious.
"He takes life very seriously."
"Yes, indeed. He can't understand
how the world ever got alon; before
he was born." Detroit Free Press.
iss Blackmon
Every Woman Loves the Beautiful
in Millinery
YOU WILL SEE MANY BEAUTIFUL HATS IN OUR EAST
ER DISPLAY. DURING THIS DISPLAY WE WILL MAKE
A SPECIAL PRICE.
$4.50 AND $5.00 CLOSE FITTING AND LITTLE BRIM HAT,
VALUE TO $7.00.
THIS WEEK AND ALL NEXT WEEK.
Rpmamhpr. Miss Rtar.kmnn is Onnnsite. tn Netnlin's Book Store
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MAMMOTH GROCERY
W. S. Allison
1211 A dams Ave.
Herbert Pattison
North Powder, Mar. 30. (Spec
ial) Horse buyers are in town trving
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and only have enough for their own
use. The prices offered are fiatterinir.
Rev. Mr. Pratt, of Cove, preached to
a large congregation at the M. E.
church on Sunday evening. Mr. Pratt
is doing well with his charge and is
well liked by his members.
Tho parties represented bv C. J.
Forsstrom got the bankrupt stock of
Forsstrom-Pilehor Co. Theirs was the
highest bid given and wtts thereby ac
cepted. The store will be open in a
short time. C. J. Forsstrom has been
in business in North Powder before
and will be gladly welcomed back by
the community. Ho is well known
here and will need no introduction to
the public.
Floyd Valk is running his garage
and getting things in lino for a big
run this season ns soon ns spring I
opens, lie has a fine window displny I
which shows up nicely. I
Arthur Moore and wife rprnwt 1
A Fresh Shipment Saratoga Potato Chips.
Take home some of our Columbia Boiled Ham.
We get it Fresh Every Other Day.
A full line of Garden Seeds, now ready. Also choice
Onion Sets.
Purchase Now While the Stock is Complete.
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Daily.
from Wallowa a few days ago where fe33afflitega&g!&gdSg&