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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 23, 1917)
FXGE TWO ua UKANDE evening observer THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1917. American dis-uuion . . . . I I . , ,1, r)i rH -It -I i -ft--t--t i tan snuggic, ol ATTTTTTTTTTTT-"-"---' . - - , then of American re -union and final It 4 CoovriRbt iQitf A- B. kfrachbaum Co, $15. Suits MEN: Here is your chance to get a good suit as low in price as $15.00. Our special leader in good weight suits for men and young men; dozens of fancy weaves and plain blues. Wonderfully attractive models; true in fit and guaranteed to give good service; you'll be dol lars ahead if you'll come in and see our spe cial suits at - $15.00 Hill's Dep't Store Quality and Service re-birth. t Mr. Griffith's eternal production was a revelation when it first burst forth upon exacting New York and the other great centers of the coun try; later it was the attraction par excellence of the theatrical world now jt is universally proclaimed the drama of the Union the spirit of these as well as of the trying times gone by. Lincoln's words and Lincoln's in fluence lives today, as, perhaps, never have they lived before and Lincoln's is the guiding hand the all-prevad-ing spirit of The Birth of a Na- , tion, the Nation's play. This wonderful production appears at the Arcade Theatre, Tuesday and to say that it will not be greeted by overflowing audiences in La Grande, is to say that Americans have forgotten their nationality. All of the seats for the evening performance will be reserved. They will toe placed on sale Saturday. The llAAAAAAlbltiAitllAAAtiA444f4'4'4' 'f4't'44'4'44'i evening prices are, lower floor 50c and 75c; balcony 50c. The matinee .r)0c; children ARC A DE NOTED JAPANESE STAR IN ROLE OF MEXICAN BANDIT . until it became necessary to film the I scenes where a band of American cow- I boys ride through the town. The I cowboys with their horses were . The idea of the hated Yankees pur- brought down in special train and chasing a Mexican village for motion wore then instructed to charge picture purposes in tfhese present per- through the principal sheet. Un ilous times, seems more or less unbe- fortunately the Jeffe had failed to believable, but nevertheless, this feat notify some of the citizens that they was accomplished by tho Lasky-Para- wero jn the employ of the motion mount Company for the filming of the picture company, consequently when scenes in "Jaguar's Claws," in which tl;o cowboys, whooping nnd hollering, Bossuo Hnyakawa will bo seen at tho ami firing revolvers, dashed down the Arcade on Friday and Saturday sup- street, u number of the residents ported by a caBt of unusual excellence, thought the expected invasion had ar Tho story has to do with the adven-' rjVcd and promptly sought places of tures of a particularly villainous Mex- 'safety. - - ,prices wili be, adults 1 ican bandit and in order to secure the equal has ever sang here. His voice 25c. proper atmosphere and settings, the has wonderful volume, purity and There will be only two showings of Lasky Company sent a representative sweetness. TheTwhole company are this P'cture t,ne in the afternoon and to negotiate with tho local Jeffe, or equally clever in their different of- one in the evening. It is strongly mayor. The entire town, including ferings, costumed in gay coloirs and Bd that all wishing to see this pic the calaboose, was rented for several f;ne aces the ladies are a very pretty ture navo ne'p orders for se"t8 n days to the Lasky Company. Every-'. sinht. And thev deliver their offer- as earlv a8 Possible so that no one thing progressed most satisfactorily . ngs jn a manner that always carries wi" disappointed. Phhone and mail- SEASONABLE iFRUETSi AT SPECIAL PRICES . f ju Cantaloupes, 45, Large Size, Per Crate $2.95 4. T Cantaloupes, 15, Extra Large, Per Crate $1.25 Tomatoes, Choice, Per Crate ! 95c " Blackberries, .Choice, Per Crate . - $2.75 4 4 Watermelons, Your Choice 35c 4. t ; ! Harris Grocery Phone Main 70 Farmers Phone B. 192 408 North Fir St. ' Cross the Track f the audience with them. Those who orders will be accepted and the seats see and hear the Spanish Troubadours he,d until 7:80 Tueslay evening, will find that there is something new ', and novel to be experienced. The' Deer Season Dates show will be at the Arcade for one ' , . , 0 . . T , I uuug iwucu o. junui, ui., nas re- night only Friday, August 24. I $100 Reward, $100 The readers at this pnper will b pleated to learn that there la at least one dreaded dlscuse that science has been able to cure In all Its stages and that la catarrh. Catarrh bclnR Rreatly influenced by constitutional conditions requires conatltutlonal treatment. Hall's Catarrh Medicine la tnken Internally and acta thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur face of the 8ystem thereby destroying the foundation of the dlsoaHe, giving the patient atrongth by bullctlnx up the con stitution and ussistlnK nature In doing Its work. The proprietors have so much faith In the curative powers of Hall'a Catarrh Medicine that thi'y offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that It fnlla to cure. Bend for list of testimonials. Addrese P. J. CHENEY CO.. Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all Druggist, 76c. DRAM BREATHES SPIRIT OF Ijovers of real music imd vocal sel ections will certainly be treated to a real surprise on hearing Sananes Spanish Tioubadors, six artists of wonderful ability. Ncllo Villa, famous concert tenor, is with the show, and it's doubtful if any tenor of his O. A. R. PARADE HELD IN BOSTON." Boston, Aug. 23 (United Press) The "soldiers of yesterday" veterans of the O. A. R., more than 7,000 strong, inarched in a huge parade here yesterday the second of the national reunion. With the veterans marched other allied organizations, among which was the Navy Medal Honor League, which is holding its annual convention in conjunction with the G. A. R. encampment. Members of the Ladies' Auxiliary, the Sons of Veterans, Daughters of Veterans and the Women's Relief Corps ot' the (3. A. R., also took part in the parade. In front of the State House the veterans were reviewed by Governor McCall; Commander-in-Chief of the (3. A. R. William J. Patterson, of Pittsburg, Pa., and city officials. Many a young soldier just beginning the game of war watched with a thrill the veterans march by with a swing that might be envied by many a regiment of today. In the evening the veterans will attend a camp-fire when prominent officers of the organization will speak. EVERY TWENTY-NINTH PERSON OWNS AN AUTO. Washington, Aug. 23. (United Press) With one au tomobile for every 11 persons in the state, Iowa led the WOOD anc COAL Prompt Service We Have Dry Wood and Rock Spring Coal The J. D. Lynch Co. One Block East of Depot Phone Maia 10 In these trying times of National stress, no attraction cf the theatre can so satisfy and hearten as that of D. W. Griffith's "The fiirth of a Na tion," that mighty drama of Amcri- ceived a letter from Attorney Gen eral G. M. Brown explaining the con flict of dates of the open season for deer as it appears in the Game Law? of 1917. The letter points out that the date August 15 to October HI was set by previous legislatures. 1 he open sea son as fixed by the legislature of 1917 is from September 1 to October 31 and being a later act must prevail over the date previously set. The bag limit for one season is two deer with horns. country in 1916 in the number of motor cms per capita, according to official figures in the government office of Public Roads. California was second Avith one car for every 12 inhabi tants. Nebraska and South Dakota had one for ever 13. Arkan sas stood last in the list of States with only one car for every 116 persons. The national average? was one for By sections, the south had relatively proportion to population. every twenty-nine the fewest cars in FEMININE SMOKERS BOOST REVENUE. UNCLE SAM'S Washington, Aug. 23. (United Press) Since sister Susie learned to Woav smoke rings through her nose and took to carrying her cigarettes in jeAveled cases, Uncle Sam's revenue has been boosted more than $12,000,000, according to official figures here. Receipts from taxes on all forms of tobacco showed this increase, and the biggest jump was in cigarettes. Feminine devotees of the weed are believed responsible for a big part of the gain in revenue. ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE CHINESE TRADE. Canton, China, July 21. ("Bv mail) Relations between China and America, which have registered manv evide!vc: lately of their increasing importance now and after the the war, have been given impetus in the formation of the Chinese-American association hnvo Chung Wing-Kwong, vice-president of the Canton Christian College, heads the hcav organization which aims to promote trade and other forms of intercourse between the two nations. Returned students from the United States are taking an active part in the Avork. TWO AMERICANS AWARDED MILITARY CROSS. Loudon, August 1 (By mail) (United Press) Tavo American lieutenants of the Canadian army today wear the Military Cross as a mvard for their bravery and lead ership under fire. A. II. Pannill. of Chatham, Va., and Donald MacKae, of Washington, .1). C, Avhose father is in the adjutant-general's office, Avere decorated by King George in recognition of their valor. Pannill, at Vimy Ridge took command of a company, captured part of a second-line trench and established a machine-gun position in a crater beyond the trench. His command suffered severe casualties. Pannill himself, though wounded by shrapnel, remained on the job for 2-1 hours consolidating the gains. He recently transferred to the Royal Flying Corps. Maclfae found that his major's crown Avas keeeping him out of action beause the army needed aetic lieutenants and Avas plentifully supplied Avith major officers. The Washington man was so anxious to fight that, he "pulled two stare" from his sleeve and took the rank of lieutenant. The act for Avhich he received the Military Cross Avas per formed on the Vimv front some time before the big assault. Portland, Ore.. TIavnie has on file an othcer in the Oregon Humane society. He Avas civen a deputy sheriff s appointment early this Aveek. Aug. 22. (United Press) George a claim for exemption because he is TRUNKS A large attractive line of Trunks and Bags just received from the East. The prices have not been advanced but cut. This is the only article we know of being cut, and think it our duty to let our many satisfied customers know and take ad vantage of this opportunity. Furniture Exchange E. J. DONOHUE Fir and Jeff. Sts, Black 1241 1 1 ii a I mil 1 .zs m QUICK DELIVERIES are a feature of this lumber business. When you give us an order you can confidently rely on getting your lumber a little before you need it. That means no delay in- construction, no waiting time that you have to pay for. Think that over. GEO. PALMER LUMBER COMPANY Retail Dept. Phone Main 8 , Better Not Sleep on the Ground When You Go Camping Come over to the Harris' Furniture Co. and buy a pair of springs for 75c Or a mattress for 75e. Just the Thing for Camping HARRIS FUKNITURE CO. t J Phone Red 3171 H. B. Harris, Prop. 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