La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, May 03, 1917, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextTHURSDAY, MAY 3, 1917. PAGE FOUB f- LA GBAITOE EVENING observer EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER i Aa 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, &3 second-clasa matter. . . . COMPANY M WILL BB HOSTS TO NIGHT AT MILITARY BALL. Address all communications to THE OBSERVER, 1710 Sixth St On Sale in Other Cities: Oregon Hotel News Stand, Portland; Imperial Nevs Stand, Portland. City Official Paper. Leased Wire Telegraph Report of United , Press Associations. ... ,. - The Observer carrier boys sre instructed to put the papers on tUe porches. If the carrier does not do this, misses you, or neglects gtt'-cg the paper to you on time, kindly phone The Observer, aa this Is the on!; way we can determine whether or not the carriers are following instruc tions. Phone Main 37 before 7:30 o'clock and a paper will be aent you Cy special messenger if the carrier has biased you. SUB3CSIPTI0N RATES. By Carrier. Daily, by mail per six months Daily, single copy 6c in advance ...2Q Daily per week loo ' Daily, by mail per three months Daily, per month . . . . Coc Daily, per six months in advance. $3.50 Daily, per year in advance. .. . . .$7.00 By Mall Daily, by mail per year, in ad vance M in advance $1-25 Daily, by mail per month 46c The Saturday Evening Observer, per year in advance $1.50 Weeltly-Observer-Star, per year in advance ...$1.50 CLEAN-UP, WAGE WAR. ON FLIES. Clean up week is here. An able and patriotic lot of public spirited men and women are back of the movement. It means health. No one is too big or too small, too old or too young to take part in it. Let's clean up all places that are full of germs and that will breed flies to pester ts later. 0 A GOOD LOAN. The United States will lend Belgium $150,000,000. Belgium is the one nation for whom we should have sympathy and whom we should most willingly aid. ' O DRAFTING MEN FOR THE ARMY. There won't be much red tape to the drafting of men for the army. It will be a good deal like drawing jurors. The eligible men will register and then be examined. Those exempt will be discharged. From the balance, the names of those who go to the front will be drawn by lot. O MAKING GOOD. Henry L. Corbett is starting in well as president of the Chamber of Commerce. He is taking an active interest in the ship-building movement, is a member of the State Council of National Defense, and is helping stimulate all development movements in the state. He will no doubt make a name for himself as a builder. O HOW TO HELP THE FARMER. To produce more food, three tMngs are needed, farms, labor, money. The farmers will provide the farms, the banks will provide the money. Providing the labor is the most serious problem. If we were handling the situation, we would draft a separate army of farm 4abor-'j trs and put them to work where they would do the most good. , The farmers will do their part. , -- O V ' OUR OX GORED. - , Six manufacturers of news-print p'aper have been in dicted. They constitute the paper trust, and control 55 per cent of the news-print paper produced. They have raised the price of "news", as this paper is known in the trade, from 2 to 3 cents a pound to 3 1 -2c for big news- paprs to from six to ten cents a pound for small news papers. We hope' that the government will severely prosecute this trust and its allies on the Pacific Coast. We will admit frankly, in this instance that our ox h;is been gored. O ' TO EXCOUR AG E TI I E G KRM AN PEOPLE. Germany s new peace offer will be largely for home consumption. The German people are weary of Avar The toys of Company M exoett a large number of guests at their mil- j itary ball tonight. The hail has been , beautifully decorated for the occasion ) bail which promises to be the hit of social activities of the season. The boys say they are giving this ball to i repay the kind hospitality and good the people of our city have shown them. Tho patronesses for the evening) are: Mesdames Fred B. Currey, Pat Foley, H. E. Coolidge, Jay Van B-iren, T. J. Scroggin, R. E. L. HoltM. K., Hall. Jas. Corbett. A. L. Richardson.! J. J. Carr, Frank Lilly, Herman Sie- j grist, Clarke Leitcr, Fred Meyers, Lot Snodgrass, E. E. Kirtley and G. L. Larison. BABY WEEK XT Not Loud but Deep. The Constable (to townsman who had been knocked down by motorist) You didn't see the number, but you could swear to the msr,? The Townsman I did, but I don't think he heard me. Reverse English. "Did he start anything when you asked if you could marry his daugh ter?" "I should say so. He started to shake my hand off." Life. A complete line of infants coats for spring and summer prices $2.75 to $6.50. Infants' saques in . plain, pretty patterns and style, 50c to 60c - Infants' dresses made up with dainty yokes and tucks. A great many styles, 65c to $2.50 Booties, knitted in pink and white and blue and white 35c to 60c Better Clothes for Better Babies April 30th to May 5th will be "National Baby Week" throughout the entire coun try. We have a splendid variety of infants' wear for this occasion a few of which are noted here. . Infants' Shoes Infants' soft soles in plain dull and patent leather. Also with colored tops. Prices 50c to 75c Baby walks in dull and patent leathers $1.00 to $1.25 Infants' stockings ; Fibre silk 25c Pure silk 60o Silk and wool 50c Woolens in bhie, pink and tan and , red 25c- Cashmere . . ..,,. .35c Lisle ........... 15c and 25c Infants' wool squares, . .90c Infants' vests.. 50c and $1.35 tnl'ants' stork pants ....25c Infants' tub bands 25c, 6.0c the Imperial hotel, Portland, May 1: E. G. Olson, La Grande; J. J. Quin land. La Grande; E. E. Kirtley, La Grande. J. G. Tape of Hood River leaves this city tonight for Kansas City where he will attend a fraternal convention, go ing, from ther to Chicago to attend the head camp of the M. W. A. Word received today by Mrs. Lena Groupe from her son Adolph, who joined the marines, that he success fully passed examinations in Port land and was on his way to San Francisco. They see the Kaiser's' dream of the conquest of England and the world dominion has gone glimmering. They have tightened their belts, sacrificed their sons, spent their treasure to what end? Merely a bloody holocaust misery without end. Blinded as the German people are by a rigid censorship of the press, they know that the continuation of the war can only mean ultimate ruin. So to check socialism and discontent over the distribution of food and the reckless slaughter of brave men on the front by cruel and heartless generals, Chancellor von Bethmann Ilollweg will propose new terms of peace. They will probably be declined because they will be too fantastic to be considered. When they are refused the Germans will tightem-their belts again and continue fighting in desperation.' The German peace move is merely to bolster up a tottering dynasty. 0 SIGNIFICANCE OF RED CROSS WORK. The Red Cross movement embraces four fundamental elements wMch are of value to us all and with which we all should become familiar.1' First, it is humanitarian in its nature. In case of local disasters of any sort which call for more profession lelp than is available then the Red Cross steps in to furnish the aid and necessary money. In case of National disaster or disaster abroad, the orga nization is ready to render assistance. In the event of war, it does not show any partiality but gives relief to both sides, thus evincing its neutral nature, which is the second element. Third, it believes in preparedness. It equips base hospitals for army and navy; secures highest class pi'ofessional personnel as well as non-professional, makes surgical dressings and hospital garments, cares for rilrlirc f'nmilioo Trior trill nnrirl anfirnnl ncciofannft A nri vi rr ' i- ' i i '. J i 14 1 1 1 1 in i.l iriiuu imii 11 V . 1 . IM'l.i H 1 1. HUiJlll Llllll (. i.i A 1 11 i I Q-.,-TTT 1, T" 1 . time Of mobilization or war. toiirth, it conserves human fined at home for the past few days life, it educates the public in first aid, home care of sick, tm an accident wwie working on dietetics and water life saving. ' lll!,nfa tetseverelki,illed by a The following were registered at , every detail it was perfect even to the J. J. Broughton, H. E. Coolidge, Norman Frees, Ralph Huron and An drew Martin, prominent La Granoo men who recently have taken the ex aminations for the' officers reserve corps have received letters recom mending them to this service. Father Driscoll left for Boise, Ida ho, last evening where he will visit Miss Marie Rafter, daughter of Mr. and Mrsr Ben Rafter recently of this city. Miss Rafter has just went through with a serious operation but at present is improving rapidly. flon. T rVvhi-an onA T C. CAArr. 7 . - I vanaeranaen, ton, who have been m the Powder 1 p:vj . , , . . . . . I i.iiiii. vi. ii-ii, ... iMTei .uuu.ii? aLieuuuig un irrigation meeting returned last evening. Mr. Luper and H. K. Donnelly who also attended this meeting are in Unity at a water inspection meeting in that vi. cinity. small cub bears placed near tho en trance. - After the singing of "America" by the audience the guests adjourned and escorted the delegates to their trains. Mrs. Bert Oakman, Mrs. E. J. (Brown, W. D. McCarthy, Geo. H. Currey, Mrs. George H. Currey, Mrs. J. L. Richardson, Mrs. A. E. Ivanhoe, Lloyd Perkins, J. E. Reynolds, Walter M. Pierce, Clarke Leiter, Mrs. U. G. Wilson, Grant Wilson, J. A. Wright, Mrs. L. Carter, Mrs. J. Earl Clark, Mrs. J. L. Kline, J. L. Kline, Mrs. Dennis, Harry N. Dennis, John Ben nett, Ray Bennett, Geneva E. Bennett, Mary L. West, Ruth Alma West, Ros coe A. West, Mrs. Anna Henry, Mabel F. Tutt, J. L. Munhall, Mrs. J. L. Mun hall, Mrs. J. I.Gharst, J. J". Gharst, Leila Deborah Smith, Cecile Hind- man, Gladys Winters, Jewel Tozier, Essie Payton, J B. Rrotzman, Cottage Grove, D. A. Jones, Marshfield, Mrs. W. D. McDonald, Mrs. C. Wi Bunting, Mrs. C. B. Johnson,' C. B.. Johnson, Henry Wendt, L. J. Barnes, Louis Larson, Lewis Evans, L. McCullough, H. F. Shanks, W. C. Kinyon, David Link, Dr. W, E. lwis, A.. B--Potter, Klondike,' N. G. Clark, Jas. W. Rog ers, H. M. Elder, C. E. Secoy, R. A. Titus, C. Wi. Starr, Grant Froman, ! Albany, Dr. J. B. Roth, Portland, L. VanderZanden, G. S. Bryant, H. F. M. McMurry, Mrs. AK.i : 0- A FREE PRESS. I not broken but the bruise has caused O. B. McMury, Mrs. Harry Mohr, Harry Mohr, C. W. Van Fleet, E. J. Brown, O. Volswinkler, J.' L. Perry, J. A. Whitby, Mrs. J. A. Whitby, Mrs. A. "W. Nelson, Ralph Winters, W. F. Landrum, C. R. Harding, E. 0. Payton, E. D. Gilson, F. E. Eames, E. R. Corbett, J. L. Robinson, J. W. McDonald, G. C. Dallas, H. J. Atlee, L. J. Cool, Frank Carver, R W. Fos ter, A. C. Markers, F. J. Darling ton, J. G. Tate, H .C. Vinacke, La Grande, Jay W. Simmons, A. W. Nel- considerable pain. Mr. Pierce was son, Charles A. Edwards, Mrs. Ed flip nrespiit snlnndid achievement of Great Britain on . nl8m lo tfte ban1uet for the wards, Mrs. C. H. Bidwell, Mrs. W. ine pith( ui hpicuum acnie uiitnis or uieai umain on first time since the accident. w w.0 w,s a v. w(t a v. Huff, Warren Vinacke, S. R. Ha worth, Chas. Diaqua, Mrs. H. C. Vinacke, K. Dyal, Mrs. K. Dyal, Mrs. Wm. Day. For Women's Convenience Some women fcr just a trifle timid about going to a bank to transact business. Why t Simply because tbey are not familiar with the rules of banking. ThW bank U calculated to be of special conveni ence to women; a place where they can come and .feel at home. Wo aim to moke every transaction so clear and so plain, that dealing with our bank .soon becomes to thorn an easy habit. We appreciate the patronage of women. Tbelr .busineaa with us is already large and steadily in creasing. If you are mot already patron, then please con ider this aa Invitation to become one. La Grande National Bank sea and land are the products of a free press and free1 speech, though these have at the same time revealed the British nation's weaknesses to the enemy. A free press exposed the need of high explosive shells, and that tvpe of shell is now blasting holes in the Hindenburg line. A Banquet Is Hosed. (Continued from Page One) after meeting the busy end of a mule, ,V,.n T,riUU tr.Ll tlio niwwl nf ini-lnsti-inl nrrrjinizntirm nf nl.w.. lana tften """"ed a brilliant ad- gating labor union rules, of temale labor, of enlisting fronting the nation. He told of the scientists, tor tne production or vast quantities or guns am,u mmgs unit tne Modem mrl nnnnnrifmn nn,l 7-iticli mmo nnw nnfmimhpr tlinuo !lWoolmen ? America with their mil- .... p ..... ....... hon and a half of membrshin pnnl, do to help the nation, and he won great applause by declaring that he was in favor of paying in full all of the death claims of Woodmen who lost their lives in their county's service wnicn, ne snia, uod forbid) and pre dicted that this would be authorized at cne cnicago convention. He closed with a peroration on "Old Glnrv" which thrilled and aroused the patri otism oi an present. Following the splendid address by Mr. Pierce, Ralph Winters and the sextet favored the guests with some more delightful music K. Dyall gave a stirrine- arlHwRa n "Sacrifice." Mrs. Bert Oakman rep resented the Royal Neighbors' order m an excellent address on their work. Rev. Chas. A. Edwards of the M. E. church told of the impression that woodcraft had upon one that was not a member. The rest of the evening was eiven over to rapid gun fire talks limited to two minutes, after which E. P. Moss- City Recorder. (Continued from Page 1.) of the Germans three to one, while a deluge of shells mows down the German battalions and reduces British losses to one-half tho ratio expected. A free press drove the reluctant Asquith cabinet to adopt conscription, and Brit sli armies are now winning victories in France, Macedonia, Palestine and Mesopotamia. The shameful bluders of the first campaign in Mesopotamia were denounced by a free press, and that province has now been swept by a British army. It is not too much to say that intelligent, unre strained public criticism has been the prime agent in mak ing Great Britain the backbone of the alliance. The Ore- goman. The American press is tree. It will stay tree. Its Ireedom is euaranteeu Dv tne constitution, jno man or set of men censors or what not, will succeed in abridging the freedom of the American press, which is patriotic and discreet but unmuzzled, Personal Mention Leon Levy of Union is a business visitor in tho city today. Mrs. Marshall Huffman of Union is in this city today visiting. William Waters and wife of this city left last evening for Coaling, Cal ifornia. Mrs. C. C. Carey and Mrs. L. S. French of Enterprise are at the St. George. Pendleton Tribune. turned to his home in Alicel. w. m. i'eare loaves tonight for balem to attend the State Board Op- ivi.iiijr ncia in mat city. H. C. Ball, mail carrier of this city, was operated on yesterday at Grande Ronde hospital. He is resting easily today. J. P. DeLong, who has been snend. ing the winter in Portland, ha re- Nolan Skiff, receiver of tho U. S. Imd office, is receiving the congrat ulations of his many friends upon his re-appomtment by the President. Mrs. J. H. Richardson of Pendleton is in the city visiting her many friends and relatives. She is staving at the home of Mrs. Frank Connor. the amount of $18.60 as per treasur ers receipt on file. The treasurer'3 report follows: Receipts 1 From Water Rents $ 331.23 Water Tap Installed 5.00 Interest on Imp. Assmts 243.02 Installments 503.22 Electrical Permits 4 00 Licenses 18.60 Taxes (county treasurer) . .' 6,994.41 Total receipts Disbursements For Water Warrants paid 'Interest on Sewer Bonds $8,099.48 . 12.94 . 1,000.00 Total disbursements $1,012.94 Recent high water caused the pipe line extending under river to Palmer Mill to wash out on the east side. The river has been too high to permit re pair of line. While the thaw was on water superintendent sent men to dan gerous points on pipe line. Found pipe was safe. Caretaker Rogers re ports slight thaw and then nnnthor freeze. Beaver creek furnishes enough water for city's needs but res- man, first venerable consul of camos 1 ervo,T 13 not "Uing. Chief of police "cov vi uic xwcKies, responded. The y uum x wors, wno is secretary of the Commercial club of collecting dog tax licenses. Bend gave a short address and David . City Rorder Newlin having re Link of Eutreno told of hi t,io.,,. signed, have combined office nt iw of being with this delegation. recorder with that of city treasurer Girls Who Served Banquet The daughters of the Woodmen wb so prettily served the rn!f n i, banquet were: Misses Avis Vinacke, murium wneatley, iva Wilson, Helen p !tW3rJ,Ifrie raine' Lu,u Jnson, urn. Mosoames uindrum and Disqua. The splendid effect carried out in the forest decorations is credited to c- Vinacke and his committee. In, and have aDnointed Miso VSm-a Ar. buckle to assist Mr. Collier at $50.00 per month. Mr. Newlin is to retire from city service May 5th. Traffic ordinmiw. ; Being enforced. Poultry owners in structed to keep poultry within own premises. Have hnd city arch painted at cost of $16.00. Yours respectfully, F. B. CURREY, General Manager.