La Grande evening observer., April 20, 1917, Image 4

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FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1917.
LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER.
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EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
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v? An Independent Newgpaper.
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WHAT THE PEOPLE CAN DO TO HELP THE
NATION III.
BY WOODROW WILSON
(President of the United States)
The course of trade during the war shall be as unhamp
ered as it is possible to make it and there shall be no un
warranted manipulation of the nation's food supply by
those who handle it on its way to the consumer. This is
our opportunity .to demonstrate the efficiency of a great
democracy and we shall not fall short ot it.
This let me say to the middlemen of every sort, whether
they are handling our looustutis or our raw materials ot
manufacture or the products ot our mills and factories:
The eyes of the country will be especially upon you.
This is your opportunity for signal service, efficient and
disinterested.
The country expects you, as it expects all others, to
' forego unusual profits, to organize and expedite ship
ments, supplies of every kind, but especially of food, with
an eye to the service you are rendering and the spirit of
those who enlist in the ranks for their people, not for
themselves. I Khali confidently expect you to deserve
and win the confidence of the people, of every sort and
station. , " i -
To the men who run the railways of the country, whether
they be, managers or operative employes, lot me sav that
tho railways arc the arteries of the nation's life and that
and that upon the mrests the immense responsibility of
seeing to it that these arteries suffer no obsruction of any
kind, no inefficiency or slackened power. To the merch
ant, let me suggest the motto 'small profits and quick ser
vice,' and to tlie shipbuilder that the life of the war de
pends Jmu'h on him, ...
I he JuOd and the war suddIics must be earned across
the seas no matter how many shins arc sent to the bottom.
The places of those that go down must be supplied and
supplied at once. To the miner let me say that he stands
where the farmer does: The work of the world waits on
mm. If lie slackens or tails, armies and statesmen are
helpless. I To also is enlisted in the groat service army
The manufacturer does not need to ,be told. I hope that
the nation looks to him to speed and perfect every pro
cess and I want only to remind his employes that their
service is absolutely mdispensihlc itnd is counted on by
everv man who loves the country and its liberties.
Let me suggest also that every one who creates or culti
vates a garden helps and helps greatly to solve the prob
lem of the feeding of the nations, and that everv house
wife who practices strict economy puts herself in the ranks
of those who serve the nation. This is the time for Amer
ica to correct her unpardonable fault of wastefulness and
extravagance. Let every man and every woman assume
Of course you're patriotic, but
show the world that you are.
Put up a flag outside your porch,
or door, or in your window. A
fine assortment.
5c to 50c Each
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With the coming of spring,
snowy-white neckwear takes an
important place. Here the latest
fancies receive their first presen
tation, while at the same time,
moderate priced neckwear, of
good style and quality is given
an important place.
Prices 25c to $1.75
Yes,T!iey are Wonderful
These Charming Silk Suits
That have just arrived a little late, like our Spring sunshine. There are beau
tiful shades of green, blue and in color combinations altogether new and
original. .
Nothing can be more striking for Spring and Summer wear than a hand
some silk suit.
We also have a complete line of suits in serge, gabardine, wool poplin, and
poiret twill. The leading shades are gold, old rose, old gold, apple green, grey,
rookie, navy and others. '
Prices $20.00 to $55.00
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For Women's
Convenience
Some women fere just a trifle timid about going te a
bank to transact business. Why? Simply because
they are not familiar with the rules of banking.
This bank is calculated to bo of special conveni
ence to women; a place whore they can come and
.fool at home. Wo aim to make every transaction
so clear and so plain, thnt donling with our bank
.soon becomes to thorn an enny habit.
Wo appreclato the pntronapro of women. Their
.basiness with us is nlromly lnrpe and steadily in
creasing. .If you are not already n pntron, then please con
sidor this an invitation to become one.
La Grande National Bank
MILLINERY
Our Latest Arrivals
Will have its first showing this week. A visit here will reflect the domi
nant characteristics of millinery styles, and assure the women of individ
uality and becomingness. I
White Kid Boots
An attraction that is winning much praise from fash
ion followers of footwear. Genuine glove kid.
Price $12.50
Also the high boots in ivory, and cream kid with chif
fon top. Price $12.50
The new Reinskin white boot, in same styles as the kid.
Prices 44.50 to $6.50
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the duty of careful, provident use and expenditure as a
dictate of patriotism which no one can now expect ever
to be excused or forgiven for ignoring.
In the hope that this sta lenient of the needs of the nation
and of the world in this hour of supreme crisis may stimu
late those to whom it comes and remind all who need re
minders of the solemn duties of a time such as the world
has never seen, I beg that all editors and publishers will
give as prominent publication and wide circulation as pos
sible to this appeal. , I -'.!..- t. 1 ' 'I'-"
I venture to suggest, also, to all advertising agencies that
they would perhaps render a very substantial and timely
service to the country if they would give it widespread
repetition. And I hope that clergymen will not think the
theme of it an unworthy or inappropriate subject of com
ment and homily from their pulpits.
The supreme test of the nation has come. We must all
speak, act and serve together.
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HOME PREPAREDNESS SERIES PUTTING
Cultivate constantly, but as the corn grows cultivate only
close to the surface. Two rows of com fifty feet long,
should produce nine dozen ears.
Smooth peas, which like rich soil, should come next.
Sow these as soon as the ground is ready, but the wrinkled
ones should be planted two weeks later. The peas should
be placed two inches apart in the rows, which should be
two feet apart for tall and eighteen inches for dwarf va
rieties. Three plantings can be used in a row of beets. Early in
the Spring sow one-third of the row. first soakinj? the seed
over night. Sow the seeds thin and half an inch deen.
The second third can be planted in "a week and complete
the row a week later. When two inches high thin out to
stand four inches apart. Each fifty-foot row will take an
ounce of seed. " ' '
THE SEEDS
(BY CARL VROOMAN) '
Assistant Secretary of Agriculture
Member National Emergency Food Garden Commission
(Written for the United Press)
Xow is the time to plant, and planting is important, for
a plant is like a child there is much in giving it a good
start.
Corn should be sown at the rear of the lot. The dist
ance between the rows can be cut down a great deal if the
Radishes and carrots should be sown together for two
reasons. Carrots are delicate and will not mish through
! hard ground. The radishes will take them alone. Sornach
IN ! will serve the same purpose. The carrots should be sown
a third ot a row at a time, about ten days apart each time
wnn racusnes.
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Portland frequently complains that she is left out in
the cold in army contracts and the purchase of army sup
plies. Why doesn't Portland send a clever newspaper
man as a detective like W. J. Burns over to Seattle and ,
find out the reason. An investigation of the svstem of
letting some of these government contracts might throw
light on why Portland alwavs gets the worst of it.
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A wook later sow two more rows and a week later two,1.-,? fail, he will make a success of his new office, otherwise
more, making six in alll. hen the plants are five inches i h0 won't. TTo slmuM m i, i, ; p t.
high thin to stand one foot apart in the iws lor six land to adopt as its motto "It can he done" instead of
rows fifty feet long three pints of seed will he needed. I'Mt can't be done."