La Grande evening observer., April 24, 1917, Image 4

TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1917...
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LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER.
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J. D. MEYERS H. B. LEITER CLARKE LEITER
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SETS DOUBT AT REST.
For. some time the report has been in circulation that
the Portland Chamber of Commerce would take no action
endorsing the road bonding act. It was noted by close
observers that during the legislative session the Portland
Chamber did not go on record tor or against the proposal
Although commercial bodies throughout the state were
bu.-.v teleirraphmir endorsements of the measure, the Port
land Chamber was silent. , '
When the war came on, several of the most influentia
officers and directors of the Chamber stated in conversa
tion' that they were doubtful about the wisdom of Port
land campaigning for the bond issue. They stated that
if the people of the state wanted the roads, thev would
conduct their own campaign and return majorities in favor
of the bonds, and that it was not up to Portland to take
, any Dart for or against the issue.
This attitude of inactivity resulted in the question being
raised as to where the Portland Chamber stood. The
question was disposed of at the last meeting of the Execu
tive Committee of the Hoard ot Directors. The road
bonding bill was endorsed, and a sub-committee was au
. thorized to prepare formal resolutions setting forth the
position of the Chamber.
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THUMB-NAIL SKETCHES OF THE MEN WHO RUN
THE U. S. NAVY.
' . (By United Press)
The centre-fire control for drcadnaughts whereby main
gun batteries are located m a line down the center of the
ship, is one of the revolutions of naval construction con
tributed to the world by American naval genius. Rear
Admiral David W. Taylor, recognized as one of the
world's leading authorities on naval construction is the
New Members of
Red Cross Society
.
The Red Cross society is
growing rapidly. The following
i" are the new members who have J
joined Bince yesterday: 4
4" -W, H. Reuter, Mrs. Dora 4
J Krause,- G, L. Larison, Mrs. G. 4
J L. Larison, Chas. Reynolds, Ray
4 Logan, Mrs. J. C. Henry, Mrs. $
Jay Van IBuren, Harry Bren- 4
4 holtz, E. Ledbetter, Mrs. Flora 4
4 Grandy, Mrs. W. 3. Spencer, 4
J Mrs. Chas. Beddiogfield, Mrs. 4
Ed Thomas, Frank Thomas, $
4 Miss Etha Thomas, Mm R. F.
4 Halfpapp, Mrs C. L. Lyncji, $
J Mrs. B.iW. Oarj-, Mrs, A.' 0. 4
5 NaffhVMrs. James O'Harra, Mrs. 4
4" Jack Hillery, Mrs. Chas. W. 4
4 Gore, F. A. Epling, Mrs. Robert 4"
4" Pattison, Mrs. J. F. CConnell, .J.
J- Rev. P. J. Driscoll, O. L. Wall,
J. Mrs. O. L. Wall, Mrs. E. Rosen-
J baum, J. A. Russell, Mrs. J. A. 4
4 Russell, Mrs. F. S. Ivanhoo. , 4
4 The committee also very 4
4 gratefully -acknowledges the re- 4
4" ceipt of a $25 donation irom 4
4 Mrs. Honan. -4
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George McMullcn, of the Wither-spoon-McMullen
company of Kansas
City, is in La Grande to attend the
Stockmen's convention.
man who originated "centre-fire'
lie is now Chief of the Bureau of Construction and
Repair. His job is to draw the intricate detail plans and
specifications for the navy's new ships, and after afloat,
to keep them ship-shape. No one branch of the naval
establishment is more vital than his, perhaps none so
much so.
Admiral Taylor inaugurated his brilliant career with
the navy hy graduating with topjionors from the Annapo
lis academy, and then entering the great English naval
academy, when England was receiving our midshipmen.
Taylor carried off the highest honors ever won at that
academy.
When the British cruiser Hawk rammed the steamship
Ulyrapia in the Thames several years ;igo, the British gov
eminent sent for Admiral Taylor to obtain his expert opin
ion as to the cause of the mysterious collisjon.
It is chiefly due to his efforts that the present super
Cards of Honor.
New York, April 24. (Special)
By providing "cards of honor" for dis
play outside every houso in the United
States which has a man serving his
country as a "Soldier of the Sea," the
U. S. Marine Corps has kept to its
slogan "First in Action."
These cards boar the following an
nouncement in letters of scarlet: "A
man from this house is serving in the
United States Marine Corps." The
first consignment of these cards was
issued 'here today and the men who
were accepted for service in "our first
line of defense" received copies which
were turned over to their relatives or
the friends with whom they resided.
WANTED Clean
server office.
white rags.
Ob-8-7-tf
my.
Fashion Has Struck
The Spring Note
Full, . And Strong
This oeason When
It Gomes
To Hats
Perhaps not everyone can tell from the hats in the win
dow what is different about the Gordons and, StetsonB
butwhen'$ou get the hat on your hoad it seems to be an
other story. , What a difference a touch of style can make.
Come in and look over our new hats try on what you
please $3.00 and $4.00
You Can Always Use a Cap
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In your motor, on the tennis court, going "to and from your
work, or class rooms, a cap is the only comfortable and con
venient head piece. Roll it up, cram it in your pocket, or stuft
it under the seat, it always comes out shapely and smart.. -
Are You Prepared
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For those hot days that ore coming your UNDERWEAR
is an important matter to ie considered in trying to keep
cool when the thermometer is soaring around the cen
tury mark. A complete line of summer underwear on
display in our window now. Prices 1.00 to $5.00
dreadnaught can travel faster and with greater displace- Thumb-Nail Sketches of the Men Who Run U. S. Navy.
ment on the same amount of coal than the pre-dread-naught
could. ..'.,...
Taylor is one of the meekest men to look at in the
world. He has the face, bearing and general appearance
of a country preacher. He thinks so far ahead in warship
construction that he's generally about the same distance
behind in the matter or prevailing styles for men's cloth
ing- .
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For Women's
I Convenience
Some women are just a trifle timid about going te a
bank to transact business. Why 1 Simply because
j&ey are not familiar with the rules, of banking.
ThW bank is calculated to be of special conveni
ence to women; a place whore they can come and
.feel at home. We aim to make every transaction
so clear and to plain, that doaling with our bank
.aoon becomes to them an easy habit
We appreciate the patronage of women. Their
.business with us is already large and steadily in
creasing. .if you are not already a patron, then please con
aider this an Invitation to become one.
La Grande National Bank
ADVERTISING- THE GREAT BUILDER.
Americans were the first to take newspaper advertising
seriously, and to apply it on a liberal scale to their busi
ness. .John N anamaker, Marshall Field and a few others
were pioneers in the liberal use of printer's ink. In the
lands ot these men newspaper advertising made good.
in different cities other merchants began to buy and
use newspaper space in a big way. Soon the results were
ipparent advertising stores GREW, and became LEAD-
-KS m their respective communities, and it was not long
ore a new order or tbintrs was instituted in the retail
store business of this country.
Xewspaper advertising has placed the American, as an
institution, at the very top and in -a class apart. Travelers
from abroad have long been amazed at the business and
completeness of the typical'Amencan department store
and at the comprehensive scale on which American merch
ants do things. .
And the Merchants themselves arc not at all slow to
acknowledge the GREAT part which newspaper advertis
ing has played in building their own and other branches of
legitimate business.
To the potency of the AD in the DAILY PAPER do they
ireciy ascribe the wonderful expansion of BIG stores of
this land, and they are attesting their FAITH their
WORKS they are buying MORE space and employing
it more effectively than ever before.
Advertising, is the stuff behind the ENDURANCE
RUNS and SPEED RECORDS of modern business. It
has become' an imperative requirement of the TIMES
unless we advertise, we will not travel very fast or got
ycry tar. , ; ,.
La Grande is today the host to the Cattle and Horse
Raisers' Association of Oregon. This is the organization
of the stockmen of the state. There is no more important
oganization, and none more in the public eye today, when
the nation is taking inventory of its food resources, than
the stockman. Union County is proud of its record as
a stock raising countv; so is our neighbor Wallowa. To
morrow at the fair grounds the stockmen of this vicinity
will take pleasure in showing the visitors some of their
line stock. e hope that all of the visitors will enjoy
their stay in La Grande and the entertainment that the
citizens of La Grande and the stockmen of Union County
have provided for them. Winter is over; spring is here
Let s make merry and enjoy ourselves.
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We Are With You.
If there is any wav to get a branch of the proposed state
highway to come to Nyssa our farmers and business men ,
may be depended on to work to that end. A public meet
ing to discuss the possibilities will be held next Tuesday. 1
Washington, April 23. (United Pres) The man who
supplies the fleet with its vast quantities of "housekeep
ing" supplies, food, fuel and other stores, is Admiral
McGowan, chief of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts.
The navy names Mm as the man who has made "a
smoothly running military machine," of the great supply,
system. Under his regime great strides have1 been made
in furnishing .the fleet at an instant's notice with all it
needs for any task. His is the business side of the navv.
which calls for sound business judgment. He was selec
ted tor the post because of his "remarkable efficiency"
as field paymaster. '
McG6wan is one of the 'best looking men in the navy.
He has the strength and forcefullness of a giant, weighs
about 200 solid muscled pounds, has a voice like a bull and
is as democratic and companionable as a politician run
ning for office.
Miss Addie Eames of Telocaset is i Mr. and Mrs: Claud; Funk, Mrs Hen
visiting at the home of Mrs. Clyde U- Huston, Mrs. L. L.; Herchenson,
i etersen. , TT -
Kirs.: naynes, jurs. f.: Mazanti.
Uncalled for Letters.
Gentlemen: Anderson, Verner;
Combs, M. P.; Harding, Alfred (2);
Harris, Fred' J.; Hyatt, Dutch; Mar
tin, W. J.; Paul Ernest; Smith, Thom
ns; Samuels, T. J.;
Ladies: Allen, Mrs. W. R.; Bates,
Mrs.; p. T.; Round, Mrs. Andrew.
These letters will be sent to tho
dead letter office on May 4, 1917. If
notdelivered before. In calling for
the above please say "advertised,"'
pving date of list.
E. E.
BRAGG, P. M.
A Limited Number of
TicketstoTonight's
Vaudeville Witt
Be Sold
..TO THE PUBLIC: Tonight's vaudeville entertainment
at the Aroade theatre is complimentary to the delegates,
and their wives attending the Oregon Cattle and Horse ",
Raisers' convention. ..,
The theatre has been (rented for the evening by the en-
tortainment committee of La Grande citizens.
' At their meeting last night they decided to sell the seats
which will be left after seating the stockmen and their
wives to the public.
v About 100 to 150 seats will be available.
- There will be an usually good show. Five big vaude
ville acts, ten piece orchestra, Fatty Arbuckle in motion
pictures.
The proceeds go fo the Entertainment fund.
50c I
ADMISSION
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