La Grande evening observer., October 11, 1917, Image 4

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1917.
La ORAcTDE EVENING OBSERVER.
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EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
. . Independent Newspaper. ; '
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City Pound, one "flee bitten grey
gelding about 12 years old, weigh
ing about 1400 pounds and beving no
brands visible and tne owner being
unknown, and that said animal may
be .reclaimed by the owner or person
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., , T7. u- t TW- City of La Grande, Oregon. ha ta
on tne "powaer magazine oi jMirupu, me mum.- - . . ..
. . , r? , , , T-i! i ' j ii j.. ....: nf ken ud. running at large wiinm saia
a in r;,.n t.olinKiiiofin nf iriiim find Kerhia.
..'ll.TiU ( J JV'l i Cl 1 1 1 V j Lilt iLmiujukHwuii v i -"f ' ' '
the question of indemnity, the future of Hungary, the free
dom ot tne sea, tne military armaments, me .prypoaeu in
ternational court of arbitration all these are momentous
questions which will confront the peace conference.
T 1 T- 1 ; 1 . . . 1 . : 1 i- . 1 :nfr.i n man
iiiNLice uruimeiH we ruuw jih u sumui uukuuowj, a i0imn hv the owner oi
i 1 ' ' " ! 1 A , .. . . ! M. r T-l.t f TT WITT ! .... . ll 1. I tta'A C Wtt
Willi 3 geuuilie love 1UI ueu:i ucj , n au byiiijjcihij jenuuea wereiu, paying -
the common people. Colonel House has been called the of Police within ten days from the
"Eves and Ears" of the Administration. As a statesman
he has yet to win his spurs. Colonel Roosevelt is probably
as well equipped as any man" to sit at the peace council.
(Inrtr-rrn flmiT nnfl T? i nVi n vA -Til n n v havn nnsserl awav. We
still have Taft, Root and Roosevelt, big Americans, who
would ably uphold America's ideals and stand for just
principles of world democracy.
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date of this notice tile lem mna
charges for taking up, posting and
keeping said animal.- Unless saia ani
mal is so redeemed within ten day
from the date of this notice the same
will be advertised and sold at pub
lic sale as required by the ordinance
of said City. "
Dated at La Grande, this -tna oy
of October, 1917. !
L. RAYBURN, Chief of foiice. ;
10-2-lOt. ...
The Observer carrier boys are instructed to put the papers on
oorches. If the carrier does not do this, misses you, or neglect gett ng
Cper to you on time, kindly phone The Observer, tail ijm thjoniy
y we can determine whether or not the carriers are xoUowmg inrouc
fiSL PhtHe Main 37 before 7:80 o'clock and a paper will be aent you b,
TOKial messenger if the carrier has missed you.
A COMMUNITY BUILDER.
A BIG BIT.
A. L. Mills, president of the First Nat""1 of
Portland, certainly did his bit when he bought $1,000,000
worth of Liberty Loan Bonds. Mr. Mills deserves public
applause for this patriotic act. He has done a big thing.
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A STRANGE DECISION.
The Public Service Commission decides the Portland
Railway, Light & Power employes are entitled to more pay
and denies the company the right to charge 6 cent fares.
Perhaps the commission will hand down another decision
and tell the company how to get the money to pay higher
wages. Its decision is a great deal like a Scotch verdict.
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PEACE NEGOTIATIONS IN TRAINING.
" The Observer is about to start an extensive and import
ant campaign for the benefit of our community. After long
a ud careful consideration we felt that in justice to our
neighbors it is our duty-to develop and encourage a home
interest. ','
Starting in the near future we will devote an entire page
weekly for a whole year to the interest of every resident
taxpayer in our community. We will state facts therein
why a dollar spent in our own community means a saving
l.V. IJIILII. v
In starting and encouraging a community plan The Ob
aorvnr linnps to be of value as an arbitrator, devclbpine a
thought in our readers' minds. We are confident if we are
able to make our readers think over the matter tnat we
will succeed in our efforts.
'Itii ci-m-no in niii (ninninn!tv nlthmiO'li nnt tlio liliwst.
are capable of handling yout trade to perfection giving .you '
service, quauiy anu quamuj. ine n-tii, nu)ui uiutc ui
fostering and encouraging home industries is in itself one
of the biggest problems before us.
We hope our readers will be just enough to read our edi
torials and give them thought. If they do not appear con
vinced of certain arguments point them out to us. We will
gladly do all in our power to make this a united and pros
porous community. ." - f ' "
Watch for our community page. It will be of interest to
you. . ., .
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Certain signs point to peace. :
, Germany is showing signs of a collapse.
Tim nnvmnna nisi v snmi nut nut. another neace offer.
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When Germany sees that her cause is hopeless, her
peace terms may be reasonable.
A iiT.Ai.f nrttnna 4Vim Wnsli.np-tnn flint nlreadv tile Ad
i x u vvii ijij -i "in -o t
twn flistintruislicd Americans to
sit at the peace table. Justice Louis I). Brandeis, ot the
United -States jsupivme i;ourc, ana i;oumei ij. jiuuc,
the man of mystery and the President's handy man.
According to this report Justice Brandeis has begun
equipping a library to which has been transferred all the
books, maps, statistical, sociological and political data
available on the Balkans; Austria, Prussia, Poland, Fin
land and Russia. In other words the eastern section of
the war map has been assigned to Justice Brandeis as a
subject on which to make himself an expert, The western
section has been assigned to Colonel House.
The selection of these two experts does not necessarily
mean that the Administration considers peace imminent.
War may go on for two years. But the war must end
some day and before it end's America must, have delegates
competent to sit at the international peace table. Few
Americans know anything about the complicated race
problems involved in the present European military, polit
ical and religious war. Few have the patience to study
these problems. But it is obvious that to sit in at the
peace conference will require an exhaustive knowledge of
European history as well as a knowledge of the events of
.the last five years. The Balkan question, putting the lid
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NOT SLACKERS.
The
Woman
Who
Pays
by check instead of in currency escapes a lot
of worry about money matters. She has an
accurate record of where her money goes
and a receipt for every penny she has paid
out. Besides it's so much safer to have the
cash in the bank than in the home. Our spe
cial department for women will be glad to
give information.
La Grande National Bank
Nine sons of cabinet officers are serving their country
' I 111 till, 111 U11U ilUtJi
I William G. McAdoo, Jr., son of the Secretary of the
Treasury, is under training in the Aviation Section in the
3 Naval Reserve, and a second son, Robert H., has also en-
Jisieu m ine javai iteserve,,-
Jos(tphus Daniels, Jr., son.oS tlie Secretary of the Navy,
is a private in the United States Marine Corps.
Franklin K. Lane, Jr., son of the Secretary of the Inter
ior, is a first lieutenant in the Signal Corps, under training
to become an aviator.
David Franklin Houston, Jr., son of the Secretary of
Agriculture, is an ensign in the Navy.
Humphrey F. Redficld, son of the Secretary of Com
merce, is an ensign in the Navy.
William B. Wilson, Jr., son of the Secretary of Labor, is
attending one of the officers' training camps. Another
son, Joseph B., is a second lieutenant in the National
Army, and a third son, James II., is a corporal of Field Ar-
unery.
These are young men to be proud of. And there are
many more like them in the U. S. A.
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WOMEN OF AMERICA!
Wnmrm nf Amnvien'
Help your country; help the hungry women and children
across the seas.
Wake to the need of your efforts to save the food which
is so mighty a factor in the war.
A little thouffht, a little self-denial and vou have proved
your patriotism. You have helped to chidden the heart of
some woman in a foreign land whose child is pinched and
wan from hunger.
When a general determines on a great victory he does;
Hot ask his armv to go out individually and kill a few of the
enemy from time to time.
1 1 e masses his armies and plans his campaign.
That is what the United States Food Administration has
done.
Have you enrolled as a soldier?
Tn other words, have you signed the pledge card of the
United States Food Administration?
Do your part. Sign at once. Keep your pledge.
Food will win the war.
U. S. FOOD ADMINISTRATION.
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We can well afford to put our guarantee
behind 1847 ROGERS BROS, Silverware,
as the manufacturer's unqualified guaran
tee is based on a seventy years' service test.
This test proves the durability of the
"Seventy Year Plate." See its beauty in
the many patterns now on display.
The Cromwell, and other patterns, can be
had also in coffee sets, tea sets, vases, etc
Siegrist &JCo.
ALFALFA KAY
BALED AND IN THE STACK
Carload of Tono Coal Just Arrived
See Us if you need Coal and Hay
Best Prices Paid for Poultry. , ;
SMITH-NIBARGER PRODUCE CO.
Home Ind. Phone M. 734
Union County M. 291
LA GRANDE,
OREGON.
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Observations
ally oujrht to be.
To be acquainted with all phases of
warfare a soldier should be married.
M..n Vava hAAiU far thn Rnme reason I
pins have to keep them from going ,
too far. ; '
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it by serving their country in light
employment.
Loyalty is appreciated because
there isn't so much of it as there
Our want ads bring results.
LEGAL NOTICES j
NOTICE OF IMPOUNDED ANIMAL
. Notice is hereby given to Ml con
cerned that the Chief of Polic of The
Rippling Rhymes
By WALT MASON
The Day of Peace.
The war will end some bless-
ed day, some day the strife will
cease; the kings will put their
guns away, and boost the boon
of peace. The captains then
will drop the tools which made
the world forlorn, and. drive
their teams of sorrel mules
aloug the rows of corn. While
still the tide of battle rolls.
while still we hear the din, it seems to count
less weary souls that war has always been.
Three years, they say, the strife has raged,
across the mourning seas, but it would seem
that war's been waged for three eternities.
The days that reek of blood and tears pass
slowly o'er the stage; to weary hearts three
gory years become an endless age. We're look
ing forward to the day when peace with honor
comes, when kings will put their swords away,
and soak their battle drums. I long to see the
colonels drop their shining snickersnees, and
buckle down to raise a crop of beans and early
peas. I long to see field marshalls hang their
batons from a nail, and then get busy with the
gang, to earn some bloodless kale.
(Copyright 1017 by George Matthew Adams.)