FRIDAY, APRIL 6,1917
PAQE FOUR
EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
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TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES AND
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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.
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Don't delay longer Select your new suit,
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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
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all figures. All wool fabrics, best of tailor
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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.
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E. O. Zeek passed through La
fin'iido todny on his way from Union
to Walla Walla.
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edal
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liorvo to quit spending and save.
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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
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