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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (April 2, 1917)
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1917. frSGE FOUR LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER. SE OF THE LA GRANDE cvING OBSERVER EDITORS An Independent Newspaper. Published Daily and Weekly at La Grande, Oregon, by the LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER PUBLISHING CO. J. D. MEYERS II. B. LEITER CLARKE LEITER President Vice-President Editor and Publisher Women's New Spring COATS.SUITS.DRESSES Entered at the Postoffico 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 PLEDGE TO THE FLAG. "I pledge. allegiance to the flag, and to the Nation for which it stands one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." .... . . , ' Your flag and my flag, TT ' , viz And how it flies today In your land and my land And half a world away! Rose-red and blood-red , .v. The stripes forever gleam; .; Snow-white and soul-white The good forefathers' dream; Sky-llue and true blue, with stars to gleam aright The gloried guidon of the day; a shelter through the night. Your flag and my flag! To every star and stripe i ; . The' drums beat as hearts beat And f if ers shrilly pipe! ' Your flag and my flag "" A blessing in the sky; Your hope and my hope It never hid a lie! Home land and far land and half the world around, Old Glory hears our glad salute and ripples to the sound Your flag and my flag! And, oh, how much it holds .. ":'.-'. Your land and my land Secure within its folds! '' ' Your heart and my heart Beat quicker at the sight; - Sun-kissed and wind-tossed Red and Blue and White. The one flag the great flag the flag for ine and you Glorified all else beside the Rod and White and Blue Wilbur D. Nesbit (Copyright 1917 by W. D. Nesbit.) 0 Today may go down as one of the nioinontiuus days in American history. It marks the opening ol: a session o Congress called together by tine 1 'resident to consider tal ing a decisive stand for American rights. President Wi son will go before Congress and read his message as soon as that body is organized and ready to receive it. When that message is read, Congress will act. Let us hope that body will act with deliberation and patriotism. The worl knows the United States does not want war, that Ave arc a peace-loving nation, but it should also know that W( Mill not surrender our rights like cravens and be mad( football of world polities. In times like lliese Congress and the people should listen to the President who lias foiudit our battles hitherto while we have been in tin darkness. President Wilson knows how foes, until re cently unmasked have conspired and connubiated agains lis, have attempted to embroil us in this internationa conflict, df the voice of President Wilson who has demonstrated that he is wise, caul ions and patriotic calls for war as a solution of our national problems, there is nothing to do but to support him loyally to a man. lh Observer has no doubt that Congress and the country wil do this bravely and determinedly. We expect to hear of A wonderful assortment to choose from embracing the season's newest and smartest styles in all the new fabrics and colors. 'Merely to sell you your Spring Garments is but the beginning of satisfaction. The transaction isn't complete until you have been really pleased as to style, color, fit and price. Our abund ant and well chosen stock combines with our policy to make your satisfaction complete. Our Suits, Coats,- Dresses at $15 to $60 Are Real Values 1 &iMmhi'&U!USJf V ( is Get A Gold Medal There is n contost on at this Hank whereby you enn mm a Cold Medal that is worth twenty dollars. All enn enter." it isn't necessary to be n hero to enter tliis contest, but is is necessary to have the "back bone" of a hero, and "stick-to-it-iveness," for it takos nervo to quit spending and save. WE GUARANTEE YOU A GOLD MEDAL All you have to do is place one dollar on deposit now, and another next week and so on, for about cijfhtc.cn more weeks, and at the end of this timo you will have n "A BIRD" of n medal, with nn American Eagle on It. IT'S WORTH A TRIAL YOU CANT LOSE This Resolution looks pood to me, And to keep it will surely pay; "I will start for mysolf n savings fund. And bank the first dollar today." La Grande National Bank SB a the utterances of certain hollow-minded blathei-skites in Congress who will refuse to sustain the President. While they may anger us, they are too small not to overlook. They may refuse to give our President a vote of confidence once to often. The Revolutionary war had its Benedict Arnolds, and no doubt if war comes there will be names that will go down in history equally to be execrated. But we also have no doubt that President Wilson for his wis dom and patriotism and devotion will be as revered as Washington, Lincoln and McKinley. O It is inspiring to read of the patriotism shown by the women of the country. Everywhere they are taking up the woman's burden, organizing-and training for their duties. With such women to inspire men to do their duty there need be no fear of laggards, shirkers or slackers. O Mayor Hi Gill of Seattle, was acquitted. But the whole affair was a nasty mess. There was so much evidence that the city authorities were winking at violations of the law, that it might be well for Mayor Gill to demonstrate his purity by starting in now to do his duty and enforce the law. lie could start in by cleaning up the Seattle police force. ' -o : AMERICAN-RUSSIAN RELATIONS SHOULD RE FRIENDLY. ECHO SIIIPPLNG HAY (By Hon. Edward Ewing Pratt, Chief of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce.) The crisis which has occurred in Russia is not only the most dramatic event of the great war, but is undoubtedly one of most far reaching consequences to Russia and to the future of the Continent of Europe. Great as is the significance of this change for Russia and her allies, it has, I believe, even greater significance for the United States. This is not a revolution in the commonly accepted mean ing of the term, but rather the comparatively peaceful sup pression of an inefficient form of government by the sue- ...in..!..,! . . if ... ..... .. i .i iw: - i c i i (cwioii oi a iiiviiiv omanizeu auu euicienr rorin o nv- ernment. We need not look, therefore, to anv reiun of terrorsni and destruction. On the other hand, we may ex pect a very rational and much more efficent form o government, a government which will prosecute the work more ellectively than its predecessors. Those of us who are interested in the trade relations between the United States and Russia see in the promised reform's in Russia th clearing away of the one obstacle to the freest and I rankest exchange of international relations between the two countries. Those of us who are interested in further devc1oninr the trade of the United States with Russia shonlrl .-ikn veep clearly in mind, wit hout anv misconceptions, the part which (Jerniany has played in the development of eonuuer- 'ial Iviissia and the part that Germajiv is likely to plav in the commercial development of Russia. In spite of her unfortunate influence on the political institutions of Rus sia, Germany was performing a legitimate and economic unction m that country, as evidenced by the fact flint practically all the successful undertakings in Russia were U'ior to the Avar, under German control. There is reason o believe that Germany mav plav an important part in the economic development of Russia after the Avar because Germany Avill be in a position to offer a legitimate service to that country. rlhere is no doubt, however, that the Ger mans had failed to win the sympathy of the Russian people ...-J1. ...1 i1. . 1 1 1 ; ' 1- I i won wuoiii uiey nan neen .trailing lor many years. And T oubt if, under the circumstances the Germans Avill lie .nble to win that sympathy in anv business Avliich thev inn- en gage with Russia after this war is over. The United States honld profit by the example and failure of Germany. I lie success ot American capital in Russia will rlennvul o a large extent on the spirit behind the American dollar. merica lias a good deal t otea.-h Russia as regards indus- lai progress. Ixiissia aviII probably prove an ahf nvl .ippreriaiive pupu. with TUo ostalilishmout of n stable orm of government .mrl the resumption of neaee thmv. is no reason why vomig Russians should not ome to the United States for their technical education. or Avhv Ameri can iccmucai men siionld not so to Russia to ast building up a system of technical school in Russia'. Thousands of Tons Bought for Cat tle in Eastern Oregon tfnd Idaho. Echq, Ore., April 2. (iSpccial) Thousands of tons of baled alfalfa hay mre being shipped from Echo to various points in Eastern Oregon and Idaho. Hundreds of cattle were fed here the past winter, but much hay was still undisposed of. On account of the severe snow cast of this section, many hay buyers have flocked here. F. W. Anderson sold 500 tons to the Utah Construction, company which goes to Twin Falls, Idaho. Frank Correa, another farmer, sold 200 tons which goes to Prairie City, ,Ur. Many other smaller sales were made, some of the hay going to Wal lowa, some to American Falls, Idaho, and various other points. The hay (baled brings labout $13.50 per ton f. o. b. Echo. Phone Company Files Report Salem, April 2. (Special) The Home Independent Telephone com pany of La Grande has filed its annual report with the public service com mission. The report showed that the operating income was $14,222.02. The net income was $4,983.35. MOTOR CAR IN SERVICE. ! (Continued from Page J.) A verv pretty weddine occurred at the homo of Mrs. E. Rosenbaum yes- j terday afternoon at 4 o'clock, when her son, Jess, and Nellie Mae Ken neda were married. Bishop C. J. Black officiated. Tehre were no at tendants 'but little Evelyn Bruce act ed as flower girl, the bride was dressed in yellow crepe de chine and taffeta. Luncheon was served after the wedding. Miss Kenneda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Kenneda of this city. The young cou ple will make their home on N avenue. Mr. Rosenbaum is employed by the Telephone company. Morrison of Morrison Crossing. Mr. Tuttle is editor and publisher of the Elgin Recorder and he expressed the hope that was re-echoed by the La Grande business men that the service? would be advantageous to the people of all points on the line. Cecil Gal loway, county commissioner, was also a passenger. Mr. Morrison was the prime mover in getting the service and he was greeted with applause by the delega tions on the car. Some one has al ready christened it "Morrison's Sub marine" and the name promises to- Suffrage Start Picketing. AVashington, April 2. (United Press) Silent picketing suffragists re-established themselves before the AVhite House gates and all the en trances of the House, Senate offices and Capitol building. Mrs. Robert Swartz, of Portland, arrived h(re yesterday to attend the wedding of her sister, Miss Nellie Kenneda. stick. ' The patronage of the car has been good, and it is hoped that it will be a complete success and take many tourists and visitors out to see the country along the route. It is ex pected that it will take many people out to Elgin and the neighboring towns who would not have gone other wise on account of the infrequent ser vice. It had been stated that school children might utilize the car to come to La Grande, but this is not expect ed as all of the neighboring towns have excellent school facilities of their own, nor is it expected to drav trade away from the merchants of the other towns. AVhat it is expected to do is to ben efit all the points on the line by facil itating travel. Many citizens of La Grande went out today on business to the neighbor ing cities. It is expected that an afternoon of the car to Hot Lake and return will be made. I;.! DOES YOUR LITTLE GIRL fft 0 HAVE HEARTACHES Wh ' r : , ' Avr I i. t ' A i' ;.' v; .-jOf.. . . ;. . . i ;; ) rTi k$ j :! ' ' V-SSt i ; m 'j i.i IN HER LATEST ARICRAFT PICTURE APOORLITILERICHORt' FROM THE PLAY 5Y ELEAM0R GATES DIRECTED &Y MAURICE TOURNEUR APPEARS JH HER MOST HUNAN CHARACTERIZATION ji ii I! & Tues., April 9-10 .' - V
