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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (April 6, 1917)
FRIDAY, APRIL 6,1917 PAQE FOUR EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER i V 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 CLARKE LEITER President Vice-President Editor and Publisher Entered at the Postoffioe at La Grande, Oregon, as second-class matter. Address all communications to THE OBSERVER, 1710 Sixth St. Modern Woodmen Pledge Loyalty OFFER FIDELITY AND SUPPORT TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND CONGRESS. On Sale in Other Cities: Oregon Hotel News Stand, Portland; Imperial News Stand, Portland. City Officii Paper. Leased Wire Telegraph Report of United Press Associations. SUBSCRIPT By Carrier. Daily, si ogle copy 6c Daily, pr week 15c Daily, par month 65c Daily, per six month in advance43.60 Daily, per year in advance $7.00 By Mai I. DaOy, by mail per year, la ad vance $4.00 ON RATES. Daily, by mail per ax month in advance jM) Daily, by mall per three months in advance $1.Z5 Daily, by mail per month 45e The Saturday Evening Observer, per year in advance $1.60 Weeldy-Observer-Star, per year in advance $1-50 The Observer carrier bey are instructed porches. If the carrier does not do this, misses yoa, Detracted to pat trie papers on tue this, misses yoa, or neglects gett-RfcT ' the paper to yoa on time, kindly phone The Observer, as this is the only way we can determine whether or not the carriers are following toatroc tions. Phase Main 27 before t-M o'clock and a paper will be sent yoa by pedal messenger if the carrier has missed yoa. President Wilson at 1:15 p. m. today (Washington time) signed the resolution declaring that a state of war exists with Germany, and authorizing him to use the might and riches of the United States to defend our nation from the aggressive and unlawful acts of a ruthless government. Bear in mind that the United States has not declared war upon Germany. War has been thrust upon us unwillingly; the United States has not been the aggressor. Our ships have been s.unk while on peaceful missions; our citizens have been murdered while going peacefully about their lawful business. Germany has declared war on us by her acts. We have merely recognized the fact that Ger many is fighting us.. The Imperal government of Germany has waged war upon the United States for so long its illegal acts have been so many that it will be difficult for historians to de termine when Germany first began its war upon the United States. No doubt war has been on since the first ruthless act of Germany, the sinking of the Lusitania. But there will never be any question as to the date that the United States entered the war April 6, 1917. For the United States lias gone into the war in regular, legal and orderly manner and not in the secret, stealthy way of the Hohenzollems. We have declared that we recognize the state of war inflicted upon us by Germany and intend to use all of our resources, all of our army and navy to de fend ourselves from aggressions and to bring our haughty foe to terms. War is serious business, and we must not accept it lightly; we must all go on soberly about our Imisi ness. We must study how best we. can bo of service to our country No one is too big or too small to demon strate his patriotism; no act is too little if it is full of devotion not to be of service to the country. So this day April G will go down in history with the other grc.it days of April, like the day that the shot was fired that was heard around the world, and we predict that the Unite d States will fire shots in this war that will be heard around the world, for this is another war for freedom and democracy. For the greatest foes to the lives, liberties and happi ness of the German people arc the Nohenzollerns and the military oligarchy who are, unfortunately for them and the world at large, in control of the German government. Wednesday evening W. F. Ashmen, clerk of the local older of Modern Woodmen of America, forwarded the following resolution representing the sentiment of all Modern Woodmen Or ders in the county to President Wil oon. Senator Chamberlain and N. J. Sinnott, congressman from the sec ond Oregon district: Whereas, the United States of America, is facing a grave crisis, in its relations with the Nations of the World, and Whereas, the Principles of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happi ness, as handed down to us, by our Forefathers, are endangered, and Whereas, it is the duty, and the privilege, of every American Citizen, and of every American organization, enjoying the Protection of Our Flag, to give proof of his Fidelity at this time; Therefore 'Be It Resolved, by this the Tri-ennial Session, of the County Camp, of the Modern Woodmen of America, for Union County, in Con vention assembled, at . La . Grande, Union County, Oregon, this 4th day of April, 1917, That we hereby pledge the loyalty, the fidelity, and the sup port, of the Modern Woodmen of America, of Union County, Oregon, to the President of the United States, and to Congress assembled, in all that they have done, or may do, to uphold the Honor of Our Flag, and the Glory of Our Nation; And that copies of this Resolution, properly signed by the chairman and clerk of this convention, be forward ed to the Hon. Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States; Hon. Geo. E. Chamberlain, United States Senator from Oregon; and N. J. Sm nott, congressman from the Second Oregon District. Done and dated at La Grande, Ore gon, this 4th day of April, 1917. H. E. DIXON, Chairman of County Camp. W. F. ASHMAN, Clerk County Camp. Flies Big Flag Tho Sawyer-Holmes company today ore flying a hnndHomo American flair, flyo by einht, which has just arrived. It m a very hwuiurul llag, and wo are very proud of it," said Mr. Saw yer. H. E. Dixon Elected Delegate to Convention 11. E. Dixon was elected as a dele gate to represent Union county at the State convention of the Modern Woodmen of America, which is to be held in La Grande May 2. Mr. Dixon was chosen at the recent County con vention. II. V. Gilkinson of North Powder wa3 elected Alternate for Mr. Dixon. ' This convention will be one of the largest fraternal conventions ever held in this section of the state. Dele gates from every county in Oregon will be in attendance. The local lodge hns the plans for the convention well in hand. ft Do Your Easter Shopping at La Grande's Biggest, Busiest and Best Department Store Don't delay longer Select your new suit, coat or dress at this store. Here you will find the largest selection, better qualities, newest styles, modest prices. Our coats and suits at $15 to $60 are real values. Special Showing of presses When you see this display of dresses you will agree that this is the largest and most beautiful lot of dresses ever shown by thi3 store. Dresses for all occasions at $13.50 to $50.00 Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes are here the new sport styles are especially smart made chiefly for young men, but worn with equal satisfaction by many older men. We have these clothes ready for you in styles for all ages and tastes in sizes to fit all figures. All wool fabrics, best of tailor ing and satisfaction guaranteed ...$20 to $35' Announcements LA GKANDE MAN GAINS DIS TINCTION. Chas. M. McCorklo of thi3 city has tho honor of being chosen as a dele gate to the National Conclave of the Yeomen Brotherhood which will be held in Detroit, Mich., on the 12th of June. The other delegates chosen r.re: W. A. Bullock of Portland and Dr. M. E. Pomcroy of Salem. The state officers of the order are: OWIG, r OTCman, f. U. layior, 01 The Mission hnr.fl will K nntor. ?UC; ,Sta,te Master of Ceremonies tained by Miss Bernice Thompson and J. M. Blakcsly of Corvallis; State Cor- Miss Bessie Backus, 2118 First street, '"i"""1"" ouiiiuiiouii ui ximny;, Saturday afternoon. Anr 1 7. 1 Attention ! Regular meeting of Eastern Oregon Commandery No. 6 tonight at Masonic hall. EMINENT COMMANDER. Adv. 4-6-lt. State Accountant A. G. Hall of Mil-! ton; Chaplin, Nettie E. Brown of Fells City. . Noicc to Young People. Quiet hour Easter Sunday 7 a. m. i Presbyterian church. Adv. 4-5-3t IS Plenty of Easter Flowers LA GRANDE SEED & FLORAL CO. Our want ads bring results. . m ' E. O. Zeek passed through La fin'iido todny on his way from Union to Walla Walla. 4" 4? h rfc-fr 4 k 4 4- rf. 4 4 j? X Get A Gold M edal Thorp in n contest on nt (his Hank whorehv you can I'Hrn a Gobi Medal that is worth twenty dollars. All can enter. It isn't necessary to lie a hero to enter this contest, but is is mve.ssnry to have the "back bone" of a hero, nod "stick-to-it-iveness," for it tnkos liorvo to quit spending and save. WE GUARANTEE YOU A ;!.I) MEDAL All you have to do is place one dollar on deposit now, and another next week and so on, for about eighteen more weeks, and nt the end of this time you will have n "A MUD" of a modal, with nn American Eaglo on It. IT'S WOUTll A TRIAL YOU CAN'T LOSE Tills Resolution looks good to me, And to keep it will surely pay; "I will start for tnysnlf a savings fund. And bank tho first dollar today." La Grande National Bank ALL JEWELRY WORK DONE IN OUR SHOP Diamonds Remounted Elk Teeth Mounted Fancy J ewelry Made to Order We can make your old Jewelry into new designs Siegrist & Co. Largest Jewelry Store in Eastern Oregon This Little Girl Was Lonely SHE WAS P1CH-YET POOR: 3HE LIVED IN A MANSION , h a S YET SHE UAD Kin r kip -m PLAV WITH j THE 5TORY OF HER LIFE 15 TOLD BY CKFOR IN HER LATEST A&TCRAFT PICTURE "A POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL" FROM THE PLAY 5Y ELEANOR. GATES DIRECTED DY MAURICE. TOUR.NEAJR. Arcade Theatre MONDAY & TUESDAY lii ! t f n
