La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, August 16, 1918, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextFRTDAY. ATTflFRT IB, 191S, PAGE FOUR LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER The Observer An Independent Newspaper , ' Published Dally and Weekly at La Grande, Oregon. La Grande Evening Observer t ' Publishing Company. BRUCE DENNIS, Publisher. Entered at Die Postoffice at Lk Grande, Oregon, ai Second-class Matter. . Addreu All Communications te ' The Observer, 1710 Sixth Street. City Official Paper. County Official ' Paper. Evening Telegraph Report of United . Press Association. On Sale in Other Citlea Oregon Hotel News Stand, Portland. , Imperial News Stand, Portland. Multnomah Hotel News Stand, Portland. - SUBSCRIPTION BATES By Carrier Daily, per month 65c Daily, per three months $1.95 Daily, per six months in advance $3.76 Daily, per year in advance 17.50 Daily, single copy 5c By Mail Dally, per year in advance 45.00 Daily, per six months in advance $2X0 Daily, three months 'n advance. .$1.25 Daily, per month ... 00c The Saturday Evening Observer1, by mail, per year in advance $1.50 Weekly Observer-Star, by mail, per ' year in advance $1X0 -"SB My Ceuntry Tie of f hte, Sweet Lane THEIR MASTER. Jvnotically two-thirds of the terrl tory taken by the Germans in five drives covering a period of four, months, has been won back by the allies in two drives in less than one month, . : : ; The recovered territory is opproxl mately 1000 square miles. The Ger man supplies and munitions taken are too huge in quantity to be counted In the list are more than 1000 can non and 10,000 machine guns. The prisoners total more than 70,000. More could not be asked of out armies. Infinitely less .could have been expected. A mere fraction of it was scarcely hoped for when thi Americans turned on the Huns at the Mnrne.July 18. 'There is a master strategist some where In France. This mighty achieve ment was not chance. Nor was it ac cident.' This vast game of regiments and battalions and divisions was play ed with marvelous strategy. We can feel a new security over , here. We have a leader over there. We know now that every ounce of strength in every soldier is going to be used for all it weighs. No mistake is going to be made to what it will count for against German flesh and steel. No life or limb will be un necessarily sacrificed. There could be no more comfort able .thought to the folks at home. When the ' great army of the allies rolls against the enemy it is a vast machine with every point braced and every moving column so supported that none is unduly exposed. The story of these lute operations by tho allies has been a story of every ob jective attained, of every movement a success. That is strategy. That ia the es sential of success, the pledge of ulti mate victory. The first concern in war is a fit military lender. Lincoln's trials were enormously multiplied and the war greatly prolonged because there was lie Grant to mutch a Lee, no Sherman to meet a Stonewall Jackson. It took months of defeats and the withering of many a regiment to find leaders. (It is fortuitous for America that just as we enter the wnr n great cap tain appears. 'Ludcmlorff and llin denburg ore more thnn matched. Thcj have met their master. Oregon Journal. consideration a plan for permitting the establishments of the mint service to receive deposits of platinum metuls when offered in the form of Jewelry, dental" scrap, etc., the details of which will be communicated to you us soon as possible. fending the arrangements you arc requested to discontinue the practice of returning platinum to depositors oi notifying them of your inability to make payment for tho same. You will, instead, give every encouragement to the patrons of your mint to deposit with you, for the uses of the govern ment, all forms of metal of the plat inum group, It has been tentatively determined to have ull deposits received by thi institutions of the Mint Service sent to the New York Assay office where an equipment is being installed foi the ready determination of values in platinum deposits. Upon receipt of deposits from you the superintendent of the New York Assay office will find a purchaser for tho plutinum who will utilize the metal for government purposes. The value of the individual deposit will be re mitted to you for transmission to the depositors. Please give as much publicity as possible to the authority granted by the Department to extend tho func tions of your office in respect to plat inum deposits. IRespcctfully, II. M O'REILLY, Acting Director of the Mint. Approved, R. C. Ltrffingwcll, Assistant Secretary. I WITH THE COLORS! PLATINUM IN DEMAND. Indicative of tho degree to which the government needs platinum Is a recent order to all assnyers In U. S. nasay offices. This conclusively proves that Union county people can again come to the rescue of their gov ernment by a little individual effort. As the following notice indicates, full 1 ails are not yet prepared, but 1l'e, e will be a genera) calling In of platinum soon. Treasury Department, Washington. D. C, July 25. Assnyer in Charge, U. S. Assay Office, Seattle, Washing ton. Sir: The Department has under . Charles Harris Wrilcfc. The following letter has been re ceived by Frank Harris, from his son: Curistrom Field, Arcadia, Florida, July SO, 1918. Dear Mother and all: Received both boxes of cherries all right and believe me, they sure were a treat. I gave some of them to the other boys .and they said they never saw such largo ones bof ore. 1 heUarg est box was smashed just a little in one end, and a. few had stnrtel sour, but not many. The northern fruit for me all the time. There is a milch larger variety of fruit there than here. j .. Also got the letters from the rest of the fumily and the pictures, too. They were sure good of you all. That pic turo of the fish makes me want to go fishing myself. Glad papa got first prize out of it. IWc are having a lot of rain lately, and it sure can rain here. The flying field is almost like a lake; only a few places that 'lire dry, but that won't keep them from flying. The water is not deep, being from one to four or five inches. We get up at 5:00 a. m. and quit at 7: 50 p. m., and sometimes it is after 9 o'clock when we get in. Had a storm yesterday and seven of the ships never got in at nil, but hud to land quite a few miles from here. . You seem to have the impression that I am a flier, but that is not the case. 1 do not remember of sayin; anything to that effect. It is not because I would not like to be, but you see they have more men than they con take core of now. And the ex amination is much harder to pass now than it was some time ago. One murt havo tho best of references and a col lege education to get through now. never took the oxninin'ilinn, nut some did from this squadron, aid only two out of twenty-five passed it. You nsk questions that do not refer to flying nt all. Have been n, quite a number of times, but not alone. Huvc been through all the stunts, in cluding tail spins, loops, spirals, nose dives, barrel rolls, etc., but am not allowed to tuke them off the ground a'ono. Went from here to 1)o:t field and back yesterday, via uiishin. You ask how I like the army. Well, it doesn't seem as though jvp were in the army, being ns we have no guns. Havo had all the infantry drills, etc., but most of us arc getting dull on it now. We will have instruc tions in using the gas musk some t'mc soon. Have three different kinds 'f ships hero now, and will have the lurge bombing machmo hero hi tote long. . Ilnvo the Liberty motors here for them now. First conies the two- seated Curtiss instruction ship. Then the Curtiss with two machine giini mounted. One timeil with the engine ml shoots through tho en ,;e or pic- pu'.er blades, unci the se.oi.j n.iunce 1 on tho rear cockpit. Then the s.-out planes for one 1111111; a snul! ship, nit quite fast about 120 miles a.i L.nir. Then the larger bombing machines The allies seem to be making quite .1 little headway, nnd cnpniriiy n lot of prisoners and ammunition. Il 'pe they keep the good work up. i'"t l would like to go across before it is ever, but suppose there will be plcn.'y of time yet. Wo have been changed from IK aviation to the air service. N i ihangc. only in the name, nnd we n1? s-pa:ite from the signal corps. Have green and black hat cords now in place of orange nnd white. Well, the lights (-0 out nt !):! . so will huvc to close for this time. With love ami best wishes to all. CHARLES E. HARRIS, 108 Aero Squadron, Cnrlstrom Field, Arcadin. Florida. NURSE ENROLL" MENT IS VITAL WOMEN OF AMERICA GET CALL TO COLORS, AS IS WERE FROM GOVERNMENT. Mrs. R. W. Logan and Mrs. Albert Hunter, committee in ihurge of the nurso registration in this vicinity cite La Grande people to a recent article appearing in a well known periodical. The article concisely and pertinently sets forth tho fundamental points of the movement. It says: Women of America you, too, are called to the colors! Tho government places in your hands u great responsibility in the full expectation and belief that you will let nothing weigh in the balance against the fact that -YOUR COUN TRY NEEDS YOU! Many thousands of graduate nurses have been withdrawn from civilian practice for military duty. There is urgent need for many more with our fighting forces overseas. Unless more nurses are released from duty here, our wounded men over there suffer for want of nursing care. And they can not be released without your help. The nation must have 25,000 stu dent nurses now if we are to fulfill our duty to our sons who offer their bodies as a bulwark between us and our enemies. Every young woman who enrolls in the United States Stu dent Nurse Reserve will relievg a graduate nurse for war duty, j The call is. for women between the ages of nineteen nnd thirty-five. In-1 telligent, responsible women of good education and sound health are want ed to enroll us candidates for the Army School of Nursing, established under the authority of tho Surgeon Gsncrul, with branch Bchools In the Mflitnry Hospitals, or enroll as en gaging to hold themselves in readi ness until April 1, 1919, to accept as signments to civilian nurses' training schools. Those who enroll will be sent nt the beginning of the Autumn nnd Spring terms. Some of these schools do not require even a full high school education. On the other hand a college education Is a valuable as set, and many hospitals give credit for it. The term of training varies from two to three years. . Every woman who completes the training course satisfactorily may be JUST RECEIVED--NEWRST IDEAS IN EN'S DRESSES WOM . Copies of high, grade models with every feature carfeully. reproduced. Their quality is high, the price low. V Silk Dresses in many colors, . $13.50 to $50.00 Wool Dresses plain and fancy, . $15.00 to $40.00 Jersey Dresses, Newes colors and styles, $2750 to $50.00 New Waists of the finest workmanship and style, at most moderate prices; White, Flesh and Suit Colors; Crepe de Chine and Georgette $4.00 to $13.50 A UNION STORE &&6 AUNION STORE cases a small remuneration is puid to cover the cost of books and uniforms. For further information or for en rollment apply at the nearest recruit- ASIC AXYOXi WHO HAS USED IT There are families who always aim to keen a bottlo of Chamber ing station established by tho Wo-jiuin'g Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy men's Committee of the Council of hn tho house for tiso In case It Is National Defense. SUMMER COMPLAINT. During the not weather of tho summer ironths some member of almost every family Is likely to be troubled with an unnatural looseness of the bowels, and it U of the, greatest Importance that this be treated promptly, which can only be done when the medicine is kopt on hand. Mrs. F. F. Scott, Scotts- vlll, N.Y., states: ''I first used Chamborlain's Colic and Diarrhoea eligible for enrollment as a Red Cross J Remedy as much as five, years ago. Nurse and for service wtu the Army or Navy Nurse Corps, and stands a chance of being assigned to duty over seas. At the same time she will be qualified to earn her living in one of the noblest professions open to women. And it should be remembered that practical nursing is part of the work of every training school, nnd the student is not only learning 1ut serving her country from .the outset. Board, lodging and tuition are free at most training schools, and in many WOMEN ARE NEEDED TO HELP IN WAR. Women can be usefully employed is nursing tho wounded, in making up the soldiers' kits, and a thousund other ways. Many American women are weiik, pale or anemic from woman's ills, lor young girls just entering womanhood; for women at the crit ical time; nursing mothers and every woman who is " run - down." tired or over-worked Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription is a special, sale and cer tain help. It can now be had in tablet lonn. Von can procure a trial pacaage of tho tablets by writing Doctor Pierce, Chief of Staff at Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y.. enclosing 10 cents. Write in full confidence if you desire free medical advice also. RosKlimio, OnKooN. "There Is nothing so goou as uoeior Plereo's Favorite Proseriiitlnii for all disousos with 'r ? Vfi which a woman Is fe: liJLi&FySXSS troubled. 1 took V.fl Si. It. f,.. Itillnmnm. vjSfT k-1& ion 111111 11 c"rrd liil- ft during x -pectancv Dint ! wns so we!) ull the tl ino; had no lioiulueho, no lipek- acho, no morning slrkncss, no sour stomach, no bloating. Mm. m. ii, iiuuiii:s, Mustier cirock AsTnitTA. OrtKnow Mv Mood was bnd for a lorn; time nnd I was ull run-down, had severe headaches, was nervous and tired all tho time. After trying different rctnotlic! ulthoiit netting uiiv bettor, 1 decided to try llr. I'leree's Remedies. 1 look the ravorlto Prescription anu ln 'tinhleii Mcilirji Disenverv' according tc directions and was restored to perfect health, i can conscientiously rocouimona them. "Mv mother always uses lr. Plorcn'f Remetlle. she gave uie tho 'Favorltf I'n'sei iption ' when I was coming InUi wotnanlHMHl." Mils. U. U M UHkNOKlt, TIM I hi.'Mie Str.U At that time I had a severe at tack of summer complaint and was suffering Intense pain. One doss relieved me. Other members of my family have since used it with like results." See the thrilling scenes when the Liistanlc. is torpedoed In "Tho Little American.". 8-lfi,lt needed, and find that It is not only n good investment but saves them no end of Buffering. As to Its icllability, ask anyone who has used It. NILSON WACTORS. Hullt up to a standard, not down to a price. l.itfht weight Strong pull Superior quulity. Automatic Traction by "pull" instead of deml- weight. Stands up to hard service vlth mini mum expense. Xilnoii Senior, 24-36 H. P.; X 11 son Junior, 1C-2G If. P. Wee our locaj agent, or send for catalog. XIIjSO.V TKACTOlt SALES COMPANY, Kast Morrison nt Kust Third Sis. Portland, OreRjn. The Acme of Tractor Efficiency WHERE IS YOUR GAIN .Suppose you worked hard lyid had gotten together a bushel or more of very fine grain, and the grain was very fine nnd costly. Where would you put it? In an old stove, or hide it in some out-of-the-way place ? If you did it would ' probably be destroyed by rats or mice insects would mnke it worthless; fire destroy it, or somebody might steal it! No I You would keep thnt costly grain in the safest place, so you could plant it and reap the best possible returns from it. . . , How about your hard-earned dollars? You most assuredly want them in a SAFE. Why not keep them in this Bank? We watch your dollars all the time; and you can get them at any time. . , Member Federal Reserve System La Grande National Bank - ; . 4 LA GRANDE, OREGON This Is just to remind you that you are expected to raise as much wheat next year as you do this ye:ir, or more, if possible. THE RELIABLE LIGHT TRACTOR is the solution in Britain why not here? It takes one-fourth of the acreage a horse can farm to feed himself, which' would (if put into pork) fcetl ut least four soldiers. Then, why starve, our boys over there for the sake of keeping a few cayttses? BUY A TRACTOR AND DO YOUR DUTY. La Grande Iiitplt inrnt Co. has them Come and see. , . GRAIN BEDS! GRAIN REDS! GRAIN BEDS! We have a carload anil another carload cominj;. Price is right. GOLDEN GATE SACK TWINE AT !() CENTS A POUND, WHY PAY MORE? La Grande Implement Co. When you want prompt attention and Kood work nn d'n-t-lnplnp nnd finishing of your Kodn'.t films It will be worth your while to patronize Sllveiton's. Tlmy always have In stoek a Rood line of Kodaks, and nl' kluds of Kodak supplier 8-!-fl -i i .ii .tiymui .ikiaaKawj FAMILY DRUS STORE LA ORANOE,OnCQON. The Mammoth Grocery C R. SIMKINS, Proprietor Just Received a Fresh Lot of Melons OUR STOCK OF FRUITS ARE FRESH EVERY MORNING. PHONE YOUR OR DERS EARLY WE DELIVER TO ANY PART OK TOWN. DON'T FORGET THE CANNING SEASON IS HERE. YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED 1211 ADAMS AVENUE PHONE, MAIN S2 ECONOMY" We save our patrons many dollars annually, at an expense of about one-tenth the original cost of goods. A discarded $-10 Suit is often made wearable again for a small sum. Zwiefel Tailoring, A. B. Rogers Jroley Hotel liuilding, Adams Avenue. LI". BARGAINS!-: I MAJESTIC STEEL RANGE, 1 MONARCH STEKL RANGE, 1 ROUND DINING TABLE, 10-ft. extension, 1 PRINCESS DRESSER, 1 MACY SECTIONAL BOOK CASE, 1 WARDROBE, 1 LOUNGE, 1 CHINA CLOSET, 1 BUF FET, 1 MUSIC CABINET. These are all used goods, as good as new and at ONE-HALF PRICE. Furniture Exchange Black 1241 E.J. DONOHUE Fir and Jefferson Best Prices Paid for Used Furniture, or will Exchange for New. ADVERTISING IS INSURANCE An advertiser's advertisement ia his volun tary agreement to do certain things. Good business policy, law aud public opinion re quire that an advertisement-agreement be fulfilled. This serves as a protection to the buyer of advertised goods. If, by chance, you have an experience with the deceptive selling practices or mislead ing advertising, please report it to us. J