LA UlCAxNlJl!; EVJiNU OBSERVER
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1918
.lUCiil'Jj'OClt
OUTBTJESTfl OF EVERETT TRUE j
-.brown white. Wi!
,'wlno' which is a yel.--
"White" i Misnomer.
The fallacy ,,f the average English
,roQH who regards black as white liu
been noted by G. K. Cheftortou, the
hsn'iflli writer. "People," be write
r auk whether Urn current color
J .n.iii 1i always correct. Oi,;.nry
jt;cui.il!e pirase :do(ry aomotlnu call
(black vbltc; it ccrtiilnly ci-n yellow
whlto anil irreen -'to nnJ n-ddbjk
., ftlt
' -,t,.'oai
boy's lens. We call 'white
lgrnpea' which are n- .liy Bale
green. We giro to the E. . -ix-an, WBoee
romnlr-xloii la a sort of ;:lMk drab, the
liorrtble title of "vlilte 11. in' a picture
i'mnro bloodcurdling than uy seectet: la
.IoL"
' All th. Same to Him,
! Provoked to nil impatience tba vrM
jllttlo lens than mouumental becauee of
jtho ceaseless reports of unimportant
,nowa of the enemy's doing, an array
iofbrnr could restrain himself no loose.
"Tho enemy In continuing; to fortify
.the const, air," said the an! iltorn.
"I don't euro if they flftyfy it," roar
led the omeer; "it'll mu; do direr
tencc!" Exchange. ,
- Peppermint
The preparation of poppormliit Is es
pecially an American Industry. Tho
peppanulut la cut when in bloom, Ulu
kay, dried, placed in clues woodon Tata
aud etaauied. The oil colls bunt, and
the oil pasee upward with tho steam,
which la condonacd and conducted into
a rocelrer, whero the oil rUoi and Is
piped off. It takea about 850 pounds
of dry peppermint to produce ono
pound of oil An aero of land yields
from alz to ten pounds of oil, often
more, eron as high as fifty pounds.
THE PAST.
We do not understand the
meaning of our youth, our Joya
r sorrows till wo look at them
' from a distance. Wo lose them
to get them baok again In a
deeper way. The past le our true
Inheritance. Ite eaored lessons,
its pure affectione, are oura for
ever. Frederick W. Robertson
2 v j
In n recent nrllrlo it witfl rccoiii
mendrd Unit wnimn who W-nh to mw
for tln. lU'tl Cross should ehowso nm or
two kinds of gartiuMits nml contlin1
themsi'lvos to tnaklnK thorn, rathnr
limn try to innko ninny dlfTir'iit nur
incnts. Oftfii women who are wllllnix
to nlvt tlrin' to sewing or knitting fan
not HlYnrd to hny all the mi.ter.nln ttioy
iuviI. In this cuso tluy can mtmirp
to do tin? work for other women who
nro wllllnjr to huy inntorfnls hut
Imvi'ii't Unv -or the Work. In nnn.'
plitccH tluJl 1 Cross (hnptiw fnnitsh
tho Koodsin ) jtlre out wort to Ttilun
tern who Mifiko up neodtvl gHrmctitr1..
r 'toms for Eiirtmnitfl tir nil iwMiod
'r AO-
:I W
;o. for
7.os
nro
PIlllMttH
tnndnrd
should ron-
?. s, mod! n in nnd
i I'.l'i Uod CrnHS Instrue
ii.i!uifi 'twtl parnion t a ;i
tuuh' im ,y i.ni- - f '
AnnTliMn Ii-tspli
for I'PMtrh lutrtpl-.
I.ss'i- d ucrordlnp t
of i ho lln Crops In
pattern compiinlcs.
Inventt. .
I.nrh hox of gnnr
liiln, InRlde tho xvntrr-h.ouf wrapping,
n typowrlltoh 'Voir ' of Its con
lonts followiiu. o nu .no and nddreH
of tho fihlpprr.
: . Shlppinfl and Packing,
I Aooonltnn to o tnillotin IssuimI by tho
woman's bureau of the American Hod
Cross boxes containing garments nnd
hospital supplies shovld tint exceed J!
by 2 by 2 foot in slzo, "They should
Ve made of fivc-eighil- Inch tongue
nnd grooved boards, s'i mgly Joined nt
(ho corners, and nhould he lined with
heavy water-proof paper, which must
extend over the tup of tho content
after the box Is till ml.
When possible each box should bo
filled with only ono kind of garments
or supplies.
Marking of Boxec
I-oxe should bo marked on top
" American lied Cross IHvl.slon Supply
Ivpnt," with the address to which the
bni Is to be sent. The im inn and ad
dress of shipper, tho serial number of
the box, nnd a statement (stenciled on
thr wood) of tho contents of tho box
should bn jflYcn. A rod cross 4'4 Inches
high sud wide, should ho painted on
each end of tho box.
Kxpres companies will accept RiftsH
to the Hcd Cross, for shipment at two
thirds their regular rate, when prepaid
and addressed as above.
Chapters should ship to their divis
ion supply depot In one of the follow
liu: cities :
Hoston, Atlanta, Chicago. Scuttle.
Now York. New Orleans. Minneapolis,
riillndelphhi, St. Louts, Ponvor, Wash
ington. Clevelatid, Sun l-'ranclscr
An Invoice or notice of shipment,
giving the serial number of the box,
or boxes, sent and duplicate copies of
their Inventories, should be mailed by
nil shippers to lh chapter or division
supply depot to which the shipment If
being fonvnnlcu.
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CRITICISM
Tho Aiiic'i'iciui ic(i)l(! me now approaching the period
of war which results in a flood of criticism of public of
ficers. (Jreat Britain went through this period, so did
France and Italy. War is such a stupendous task that
:tll the weak spots in our machine come to public view.
One of the weak spots of our national life is our eagerness
to make money fast. In the Civil war this resulted in
scandals over army contracts. It seems that we are to
have scandals in this war, charges having been made in
the United States Senate that army contracts were let to
firms and corporations in which public officials were in
terested. The guilty rascals should he punished. But the
people should be patient; we can't expect to build up a
perfect war machine in one year. It will take time and
great effort. We believe that eevrything is done that can
be done. We believe that we will go through a period
in 'which the deeds and mistakes of ignorant, incompetent
and dishonest officials will be brought to light. We be
lieve that they will be discharged or punished. Criticism
should be constructive. Only a few serious mistakes have
been brought to light. Many big things have been done
in a short time.
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS AND AVAR LOANS
Representatives of fraternal insurance organizations
and societies from every part of the United States, nt a
meeting in Washington called by Secretary of the Treas
ury McAdoo on December 1-5, agreed to form War Savings
associations and to conduct economy and savings cam
paigns all over the country and themselves invest and
urge, others, to. .invest hx, Government. Wai! Loans ..,.1
A resolution was passed recommending, to the respec
tive organizations of the representatives present that they
ratify and iiidoise the meeting in its purpose and co
operate in the campaigns for War -Savings and Liberty
Loans.
The enlistment of the united and active support of
fraternal organizations in the campaign for economy and
saving is a most hopeful sign. The fraternal societies of
the United States wield a tremendous influence and form
i body of c'tizens which is a great factor in our national
life as well as in their respective localities. The value
if their active co-operation and assistance in the War
Savings campaign will be of incalculable value.
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OX TRAINING OUR BOYS
Annual January Clearance Sale
1 e- I
LADIES' SHOES
Every shoe in stock reduced. Colored tops, kid
and cloth; low heels, military, Cuban and high
heels.
One lot of luw-hool ehoos patent and dull leathers, Utz A Dunn
and Pingree makes. Your choico .....IS. 16
One lot of high heels in dull and patent leathers. AU sizes anil
widths. Your choice 98.60
One lot shoes at $1.85 a pair
Find your size and save money.
One let of tan and brown English walking shoes. Values up to
$7.00. Your choice, price $4.05 a pair
Every Ladies'
DRESS
Silk or Wool
REDUCED
20
Ladies' Black
Fibre Silk
HOSIERY
39c
a Pair
OUTING
FLANNEL
in Colors and
Plain Wliite
15c anil 18c
a Yard
INDIAN
BLANKETS
at
?5.70
and
8.55
V
LADIES' -,. f , K LADIES'
suits r : S ff i 'jnpv " ' ' C0ATS
1-2 PRICE .- fnl II" 1-3 OFF
-mm 1 W-
SSEN'S ALL V700L SUITS AND
OVSECOATS
Reduced 2Q
BOYS' SUITS AND OVERCOATS
Reduced 20
BOYS' AND MEN'S WOOL
SWEATERS
'All Reduced 10
Mens' Stag Shirts 10 Off
Mens' Woolen Shirts. . . . .'.10' Off
Men's Cotton Shirts. ..... .20 Off
Gordon and Stetson Hat all re
duced ;;.ao
Men's Gloves for dress or work re
duced ...lO
Men's Pants, wool, cotton or mixed,
all reduced 10
Men's Ties at 10 Off
All Furnishing Goods Reduced .
RIPPLING RHYMES
By Walt Mason
It is easy to start our boys out wromr. lust now there
is a great den I of t.ilk about pacifism. The people of this
"ountry need to face some hard facts, they will face them.
There is too much pacifism in the homes, in the schools.
The American mothers and the school teachers who are
really the mothers by proxv iu this'country,"nced to realize
'liar this life is made up of many little wars, that it is full
"f hard knocks, that the beautiful idealism taught in
-.chools and colleges is not on effect in the cold, cold world.
School days are pleasant, but they should not result in
taking the fiuht out of our boys. Boys should not be pun
ished for fighting, for giving and taking blows in fair ex
change. W'e hope that the women u' our country will not
turn out a race of mollycoddles. We are getting tired of
some mothers who say that they would rather be dead than
see their sons in the serv ice of their count i'v.
The Safe Driver
Along the street I drive' my car, my rate of speed is
safe and slow. I pull up where the children are, and give
pedestrians a show. Some day pedestrians will be, by
statute, from our highways cast, for any candid man must
see that thev're a nuisance, first and last. But since they
are permitted here, iu spite of motorists' appeals, I h-ddj
it wise my car to steer so they won't get beneath the
wheels. I watch the street where'er I go, and dodge a.1
livestock gone astray, and toot my horn that men may
know my juggernaut is on the way. The road rules T have
all by heart I learned the whole blamed list, complete,
and no man ever sees my cart upon the wrong side of the
street. And while I exercise such care, while modesty my
motor hums, along the teeming thoroughfare some badiy
locoed sliced fan conies. lie knocks the sawdust fioini
some gent who hasn't time to climb a tree, and then, with
out or with intent, he slams his car right into mo. I say,
when from the dismal wreck 1 climb, and realize the worst.
"The man who gets it in the neck is he who swears bv
Safety Kir.M.!"
Was Feeling All Run Down.
Symptoms of on-coming kidney
trouble descrre prompt attention, for
neglect InTltes serious Illness. Louis
Duckner, Somerset, Va., writes: "I
was feeling all run down; tired;
with pains In my back. After tekr
ing Foley Kldnoy Pills I felt like a
new man." Backache, rheumatic
pains, Btlff joints, sore muscles,
Bwollen ankles, pufflness under eyes;
and sleep-disturbing bladder ali
ments quickly yield to this tlmo-trio'd
remedy. A boon to niiddlc-ated meji
and women. Sold everywhere.-i
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4. scrlptlons to uio at my store, A
J- Phone all new subscriptions p
4 to Ited 3351. A. O. Herman, ('
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If this mild weather keeps up, Eastern Oregon will not j
tear a tuel (amino.
Th.
Hi dish
High Commissioner to the United
States, Karl Reading, retires IY0111 the exalted office- of
hie! Justice to come to this country, lie is a big man.
a flew who rose to the second highest posiliou in England
y dint of porsevi imih-c and brillian intellect. lie is com
ing to America, not only as a diplomat out alo as a busi
ness man and executive. All of the British work in tin
I'mled Slates, finance, purchases, etc., secret service, re
cruiting will be under his authorify. We predict that his
coming will he ol lieneht not onlv to Great Britain but
to us. We need at this time the counsel and advice of
ig men.
n
It is now reported that the government is not. to take
over the meat unlust rv. I Vrliaps the I'resiilent, thinks lie
li-iv , mm-i-h no l::mils rnnnimi ( 'onirt'i-ss tlio w.nr mill
the railroads, without taking on the trouble of all the
v illage meat markets.
-1. K. Reynolds is to be congratulated on his election to
the vice-presidencv of tlie Slate Fair Board. This means
that iu another year he will advance to the presidency,
which we predict ho will fill ably and acceptably.
No doubt the firemen think that automatic stokers arc
almost too good to be true. This labor saving device ?
one of a thousand others which are the marvel of their age,
ism and onsmess
Every good citizen at this time should do
his share toward strengthening the Federal
Reserve Banking System which our Govern
ment has created with its billion dollars of
resources to stand hack of its member banks
and all their depositors.
You can contribute directly to the strength
of this system, and at the same time .secure
its protection by depositing your money
with us. since part id every dollar you do
posit with us goes directly into the new
system, where it is always ready for you
when wanted. ' ,
This is a suggestion for prompt action.
Member Federal System
La Grande National Bank
. Iff
Preparedness
LEARN THE TRUTH ABOUT
GOKSBT9 A Wo Are Learning the
Truth About War.
Got Acquainted With
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tit. Trkiit siut. a. a P,i- oak.
the Front Lace Corset with Uif
MINTII.O Back and Front Khii-M
There' a .L Camille Stvle Thare
Beat For You.
All the Latest Models Now on Hand
Priced at $2.00 up.
MRS. ROBT. PATTISON
Corsetiera.
Rea. 1702 Oak Phone Red 32J1