SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 1917.
EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
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An Independent Newspaper.
Published Daily and Weekly at La Grande, Oregon, by the
i LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER PUBLISHING CO.
.D.MEYERS H. B. LEITER CLARKE U&l 1 iiiv
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THE ANNUAL CHAUTAUQUA.
Sommer.
Hales and Bane, Seattle; L. Rath
key, Portland; Sidney Mohlman, St.
Louis; C. E. Allen, Portland; T. B.
Richardson ; G., C. Vanetta, Portland;
C. M. Huckey, Spokane; R. L. Col
lins; G. E. Rommeg, Salt Lake City;
Chas. Hackling, Portland; O. G.
Hitchcock, Salt Lake City; A. M. San
born, Portland; C. E. Sciffner and
wife, Walla Walla; N. D. Brown,
Halfway; H. H. Rogers, Baker; Mrs,
Violet Morgan and son, Baker; E. T,
Tucker, San Francisco; Mrs. A. H,
Alinquist, San Francisco.
Foley.
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Sinclair, Los
Angeles; Mrs. Cathren Fryo, Baker;
F. L. Finken, Portland; Rev. J. P.
Dnscoll, City; Mr. and Mrs. E. H.
Barton, Emmett, Ida.; Hugh C. Me-.
Leod, Seattle; H. W. Scarborough,
Portland: K. K. Churchill. Pendleton:
J. A. Keene; A. E. Lawson, Portland;'
L. W. Goodwin, Union; Josie R. Ban
croft, Portland; L. E. Kain, Portland;
t. L. Smith, Seattle; C. O. Potter,
Enterprise: Reed Mvron. Chicago; C. I
A. Nyswander.
La Grande is proud of its Annual Chautauqua. It
lin no hesitation in invitincr all its friends and neighbors
to attend and . to enjoy the splendid program which has
been arranged. The Chautauqua is an interesting insti
tution. It offers rest and recreation to the weary. Held
in a beautiful grove, it suggests the gatherings of the
old philosophers and their followers in the classic groves
ofi? Greece. If the mountain will not come to Mahomet,
we will go to the mountain. So we gather in a shady
retreat, and bring the great orators, the great preachers,
the great thinkers and publicists to us. We also do not
forget that old and young like to hear the best music, to
-be made to laugh, to be amused, so we bring from far
and near the humorists, the musicians, the manikins for
the children. The Chautauqua brings country and city
together, makes them better acquainted, it is a mixer, a
leveler, a great social institution. The country people
read more than the city people, the latter are in greater
need of the mental stimulus of the Chautauqua. It is to
the city people especially that we appeal to go to the
Chautauqua and camp, to get a change of scene, a change
in mode of life, to make new friends, 'and to be mentally
refreshed by speech, music, fun and good fresh air.
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THE SPEED 'EM UP.
The "Speed 'Em Up" is the west's great automobile and
motorcycle race meet. It brings racers to La Grande from
aU over the United States. It presents an interesting
spectacle. The races are managed and conducted by La
Grande's enterprising young men united as a Motor Club.
The public can be assured of several things, that the races
will be, on the square and highly interesting, that the visi
tors to' the city will be received with La Grande's well
known hospitality, and that everything possible will be
done for their entertainment and comfort. Come to the
"!Speed 'Em Up"..
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NOW FOR THE RED CROSS DRIVE
The success of the Liberty Bond issue in Oregon is grati
fying indeed.
Oregon has not fallen down yet in its contribution to the
' national welfare. She has sent her young men and now
she c-ommences to send her treasure. The young men are
her most priceless possession, but withlout money to equip
them it would be sacrificing them needlessly. Men first.
Savoy.
L. C. Cordell, Lewiston, Ida.; Mrs.
J. B. Marshall, Portland; O. W. Patty,
Orting; Marjores Johnson, Everett;,'
A. K. Robinson, Wallowa; John N. '
Sohmoss, Logan; C. La Voir Jensen,'
Salt Lake; James L. Woodell; R. D. !
Carter. Baker: D. W. Johnson. La
Grande; Delia Eshom, Enterprise;!
Mrs. E. Eshom, Enterprise; H. M.
Pfeffer and wife, Wallowa; Mrs. J. B.
Mullier, Miss .Nettie Palmatter, C. S.
Williams, Imblor; Harry Weis, Palmer
Junction; D. W. Tierney, Enterprise;'
Overton Scott and wife, Anna M.
Barnes, Elgin.
Support The Government!
At this critical period in our history
our manufacturers are offering their
mills, and our young men are offering
their services to the United States
Government,
Do your bit by subscribing to the
Liberty Loan. This bank can furnish
Bonds in denominations of $50, $100,
$500 or $1000. You can pay for bonds
in installments.
Come In and Talk It Over
La Grande National Bank
La Grande Men Invest
Pendleton, June 15. (Special)
R. E. Flower and Frank McNally, of
La Grande, have rourchased the soft
drink establishment of Fred Schnei-
ter, located in the Bctz property on
the west side of , Main street between
Alta and Court. They are to take pos
session on July 1.
The Chautauqua and the Speed 'Em
Up are a good pair to draw to.
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Copyright Hart Schaffner ic Marx , .
Hart Schaffner &Marx
Sport Models
You're going to like them; we know '
it; that's the reason we have them
here. It's our business to have
Mngs our customers like.
We expect a lot of lively dress
ers among the young men here to,.,
wear these snappy clothes, and
even some of the older men will
look well in the sport models.
But if you don't care for these,
you'll find plenty of other good
looking clothes here.
We have the right style and right
fit for every figure. ,
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The Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx
Clothes
then money and resources are what win' wart. The next
move that Oregon will make and will do so cheerfully is to
llilelp the Red Cross war '.fund. The drive is on. Union
County must raise $18,000. Of this La Grande and sur
rounding country are expected to give $15,000. The
money may be paid in installments. This is a national
canvass. Every town and city is to be visited and solicited.
Let everyone be ready with his or her subscription. Let no
one grumble and growl Avhen he is. approached by mera-
oers or the committees. They are giving up their time m
this noble work at the direct' request of the President of
the United States. They are doing you an honor when
they ask you to take part in a great, big, national, patri
otic work: That. of seeing that the sick and wounded of
our army in France and of the Allies armies who are help
ing fight our battles are taken care of. Surely we Avill give
freely and cheerfully in this great cause and make the
committees feel that we appreciate their own noble and
patriotic work. Be ready with your donation; it doesn t
need to be all cash; you can pay it in monthly installments.
But make up your mind to give now and liberally.
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It is the duty of every voter to vote in the school elec
tion Monday at the Central Building. Polls open at 2
p. in. and keep open until 7 p. m. Every man and woman
over 21 years of age in La Grande may vote. It is import
ant that the voters study the qualifications of the candi
dates and go to the polling place and vote. Two directors
are to be elected. Mav the best men win. ,
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Mrs. Dora B. Schilke of La returning as
Grand Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star. Few, ex
cept her intimate (friends and the members of the order,
know of the untiring work Mrs. Schilke has done for this
order the last year. Under her wise direction, it grew
and prospered. Her good work is appreciated by every
member.
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La Grande is getting some good publicity.. The trap
shooting victory is to be commended. Whenever La
Grande goes into anything, it makes a good showing.
Right now would be a good time to hold that shoot with
Pendleton.
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The Turks have partially evacuated Jerusalem. It
would be a blessing if this holy city fell in the hands of
Christian soldiers.
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Some day Uncle Sam will get real mad and shoot a few
Speaker R. N. Stanfield bought $25,000 of the Liberty
Bonds. This is a very good way to do your bit.
spies.
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EDITORIAL COMMENT.
Through Roads First
There are two highways that fit into the war-preparedness
scheme and likewise are of first importance to tlr?
true development of the state. They are the Columbia
Highway and the Pacific Highway. The Columbia High
way should be completed to Astoria. Tt should also be
completed to Hood River and The "Dalles The Oregonian.
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