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5 THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1917. o v LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER. PAGE: EI&Ht ! THE WRONG MEDICINE ! i ! ji i BOTTLE MAY MEAN ATRAGEDY ! I St i t! SS ;: t: i i s: is i When you get up during the night to give-medicine to some member of your family, you should be abso lutely sure that you get hold of the right bottle. A Flashlight will insure safety. Then there are hundreds)f other instances where a flashlight will prove useful and handy. Si La Grande Pharmacy ADOLPH NEWLIN, Manager Quick Delivery Phone Mal 4 La Grande, Oregon im I D I I Red Cross Knitting Instructions Sweaters, Wristlets, Socks, Mufflers, Isnued by the Ameilcan Red Cross .' Woman's Bureau, Washington, D. C. For Further Information Call Mrs. E. T. Andrew, Chairman Hospital Committee, Phone Black 421. 1000 Knitted Articles. A call has been sent to La Grande chapter from the headquarters of the American Bed Cross for 250 sots of knitted articles. Each set contains a Hleeveless sweater, a ocarf, a pair of ocks, and a pair of wristers. .At a meeting held Wednesday aftor inQon plans were formulated for. a knitting drive which will be started September 1st. This will mean a house, to house canvass to enlist the 4 of women who will knit these Articles. Those who are unable to help with this work are requested to make a cash donation to buy yam, which will be procured from the government at first cost. There will be competent teachers at the work rooms every af ternoon beginning today to teach knit ting. Also an evening class at the home of Miss Bertha Berger, 160G Sixth St. So get the "knitting bug" and help to complete this order by October 1st. There will be no classes in surgi cal dressings until next Tuesday, ow ing to delay in shipment of gauze. -The committee requests that all TONIGHT Robert Warwick June Elvidce and Henry Hull . IN "TkQ Fo;Kr Hnnnr" l AND . V Sennett-Kcyatonc Comedy "Her Circus Knight" 11 1 nT" AR OMORROW George Beban Impresario" And Victor Moore Comedy "The Sleep Walker" cade: finished garments and articles . be turned Jn by Saturday of this week. Following are instructions for dif ferent articles to be knitted and we would suggest that it be cut out and saved for future reference: General Directions. Stitches should not be cast on too tightly. Knitting should be done evenly and firmly and all holes should 'be avoid ed. Joining should be done by splicing or by leaving two or three inches at each end of the yarn to be darned in carefully. . All knots, ridges or lumps should be most carefully avoided, especially in socks, as they aro apt to 'blister the feet. ' i Sleeveless Sweater. 3 hanks of yarn (3-4 lb.); 1 pair Red Cross needles, No. 3. Cast on 80 stitches. Knit 2, purl 2 stitches for 4 inches. Knit plain un til sweater measures 25 inches. Knit 28 stitches, Wind off 24 stitches for neck, loose. Knit 28 stitches. Knit 6 ridges on each shoulder, cast on 24 stitches. Knit plain for 21 Inches- Purl 2, knit 2 stitches for 4 inches. Sew up sides, leaving 9 finches for armholes, 2 rows single crochet around neck and 1 row single crochet around the armholes. . Wristlets No. 1. 1-2 hank of yarn (1-8 lb.); 1 pair Red Cross Needles. No. 2. Cast on 48 stitches, knit 2 and purl 2 for 12 inches, and sew up leaving 2 inches open space for thumb 2 inches from the edge. Wristlets No. 2. ' (Made in one pfece) ' 1-2 hank of yarn (1-8 lb.); 4 Red Cross Needles, No. 1 (or steel needles No. 12). Cast on 52 stitches on 3 needles; 16-16-20. Knit 2, purl 2 for 8 inches, To make opening for thumb, knit 2, purl 2 to end of 3d needle) turn; knit and purl back to end of 1st needle, al ways slipping first stitch; turn. A.vpn- tinue knitting back and forth, for 2 inches. From this point-continue as at first for 4 inches for the hand. Bind off loosely and buttonhole thumb opening. Medium Sized Man's Sock. 4 Red Cross Needles No. 1 (or steel needles No. 12); 1-2 lb. (2 hanks) of yarn. Set up 60 stitches, 20 on each of three needles. Knit 2 plain and 2 purl for 35 rows (4 1-2 inches). 36th row knit 4 plain stitches, knit 2 together; repeat tH'a until the round is com pleted. There are now 60 stitches on the needles. Knit 60 rows plain -until leg measures 11 inches. (6 1-2 inches of plain knitting.) Take half the number of stitches (25) on first needle for the heel (leaving 12 and 13 stitch es on the second and third needles for the i'ustep), add on the 25 stitches knit 1 row, purl 1 row alternately for 26 times ( or 3 inches), always slipping the first stitch. Begin to turn heel on the wrong side, slip 1, purl 13, purl 2 together, purl 1. .. Turn work over, slip 1, knit 4, slip 1, knit 1, and pass it over si pped stitch, knit 1. Turn, slip 1, purl 5, purl 2 together, purl 1. Turn, slip 1, knit 6, slip 1, knit 1, and pass it over slipped stitch, knit 1. Continue work- fug toward the sides of the heel in this manner, leaving 1 more stitch between decreases on every row until all the stitches are worked in. There should then be 15 stitches on the needle. Pick up 13 stitches on side of heel; now knit the 25 stitches on 2d and 3d needle on to one needle, whiehi be comes your 2d needle; with your 3d needle pick up the 13 stitches on other side of heel, and knit 7 Btitches off your 1st needle so that you will now have 21 stitches on the 1st needle, 25 stitches on the 2d needle, and 20 stitches on 3d needle. 1st needle (a) knit to within 3 stitches of end, knit 2 together, knit 1. 2d needle (b) kn;t plain. 3d needle (c) knit .1, slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch, over, knit plain to end of needle. Knit around plain (d). Repent a, b, c and d until you liavc 13 stitches on 1st needle 25 stt'tches on 2d. 12 stitches on 3d. Knit plain for 4 1-2 inches. 1st oicedle (e) knit 10 stitches knit 2 together, knit 1. 2d needle (f) knit 1, slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stftch over, knit 19 stitches. Knit 2 together, knit 1. 3rd needle (g) knit 1, slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over, knit 9 stitch es, knit 2 rows plain (h). ONCE AGAIN Our wonderful buying power is demonstrated-never before hate we had so much advantage over the "one store merchant" in the shoe business as at this , time. Our shoe buyers anticipated the coming advance in shoes : and bought enormous quantities at old prices, and got in addition our customary big dis counts for quantity buying and spot cash. : 7; ; "The Busy vStore for More" Cut Flowers Season of 1917-18. The cut flower season is about to begin. We shall Jiot raise our.wh-es m flowers delivered over thfc coitmM from former seasons, although flor ists all over tho country are doing so. There will be a messenger or taxi charge on all outside deliveries be ginning September 1st Carnations will begin blooming about Septem ber 15th. -' 8-30-3t CHERRYS FLORIST. WANTED Man and wife to do ranch work. Call Red 792. 8-30-2t-pd Butter Labels for sale at The Observer Office. Men's elkhide, chrome sole........ Men's muleskin shoe Men's elks, Goodyear welts Men's Harvester Calf work shoe Men's heavy work welt shoe ..ZZZ..L..... Men's Chippewa work shoes Men's dress shoes, lace or button Men's Crossett "Regent" shoes Men's Crossett fancy dress shoes Ladies' 8-in. white washable kid Ladies' 8-in. 'gray or ivory kid Ladies' Mahogany kid Ladies' black kid, high or low heels.......... Ladies' black English walking shoes :.....:;:......-.....;.: $&.19 : ., $1.98 ;,.;;,;;,.-$3t50 ; " $2.98 :cz:z......:-....... $3.98.. $4.98 $2.98 . .. $3.98 $5.50 ' $6.90 $6.90 ' ' $4.98 $2.98, $3.50, $3.98, $4.50 ..$3.50, $3.98, $4.50, $4.98 Just received New Fall, Latest Style, - Ladies' Shoes. THE J. C. PENNEY CO. SHOES ARE BETTER r 1 7 s7 S7 '':r: 7 i ' i 7 Incorporated JA Masses -' I f Trade Follow the Crowds There's ' Reason Formerly The United Store Announcements I. O. O. F. ATTENTION Members La Grande Lodge No. 16. All members of the lodge are re quested to be present Friday even ing, August 31, as busyness of import ance demands attention at that ses sion. (By order of lodge. W. A. WORSTELL, Sec"y. 8-28-3t NOTICE Is hereby given that owing to the high cost of feed, labor and etc the dairymen of this vicinity are obliged to raise the prices of milk, commenc ing August 1st Prices will be as fol lows, per month bottled: Pints $1.85. Quarts $3.00. 3 Pints $4.50.; ; 2 Quarts $6.00. 8 Quarts $9.00. . 4 Quarts $11.60. Gallon. (Bulk) 85c. Adv. 7-80-tf. W. C T. U. The W. C. T. U. will meet in the Methodist church on Friday afternoon at 2:30. NOTICE. To all that intend to can peaches I sell direct to consumer A-l stuff. Will have 3000 boxes in three weeks. Watch for adv and prices. A. R. BADLEY, 8-29-6t Milton, Or. Must act quick. P. O. Box 434. 8-30-6t . FORD FOR SALE Good 'engine, coil springs, speedometer, foot feed ,two extra tires and three tubes $180.00 if taken quick. . Inquire O.- ticket office. 8-30-4tpd FOR SALE OR RENT 5-room mod ' ern house. Call Main 780. 8-30-tf WANTED Elderly lady can have good home ' to help with house- ' work. Small family'. Inquire. 8-30-2t-pd Let us print your rarm sale bills. SHORE'S TAXI New Stand SAVOY HOTEL PHONE MAIN 715 I. O. O. F. ATTENTION Members La Grande Lodge No. 16. All members of the lodge are re quested to be present Friday even ing, August 81, as business of import ance demands attention at that ses sion. By order of lodge. W. A. WORSTELL, Sec'y. 8-28-St NOTICE TO PUBLIC On and after Aus-. 20 all MstwwII service will be taken care of at 1112 Jefferson St. J. E. ANDERSON 8-14-16t. NEW TQDAg FOR SALE Ten minutj&'from City nun, a urst-ciass , room House with 10 city lots: fW200 cash you can .have this rtrnnortw unit . . I V , J ' t J " " DVIGU :jSfffi f " a "mall mortgage f i .- - an or boy to work, in yard. Red 1531. 8-30-2t The Daily Observer Makes QnbMag Arrangement With The Oregon Farmer Offers Unusual Opportunity to Its Readers '-5 FOR SAI.EAt j mi nkj 4IUUI3Q ' ' lurmsnmgs. Dressers, Beds, Rugs,- xanies, electric Irons, Common Irons, Dishes, Utensils. Offered at a bargain Friday and Saturday. F. D. Haisten, Sixth and N Ave. 8-30-2t FOR RENT 5-room dwelling and uw, raoaern; reasonable rent. Al most new. Call at 1106 G Ave. 8-30-2t-pdj AMONG our large circle of readers there are a great many who are in teres ted directly or indirectly in fruit growing, dairying and other branched of farming. 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