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THE BUSINESS MEN OF LA GRANDE ARB VITALLY INTERESTED IN THB GROWTH 01 THE COMMUNITY HAVE INVESTED THEIR- CAPITAL HERB.. ARB ALL EMPLOYERS OF LABOR. HEI-5
TO SWELL THE PAYROIX AND CIRCULATE THE HOME DOLLAR, THEIR GOOD ARE EQUAL TO THOS ; ; E OF THE BIG CITY STORKS DEAL WITH THEM. KEEP YOUR MONEY AT1 '
' i i HOME. BOOST FOB LA GRANDE; UNION AN D WALLOWA COUNTIESA CREATES BETTER., MOKE PROSPEROUS EASTERN OREGON ,
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MONDAY. OCTOftFT? 21. 101ft
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PETITION IS FILED
FOR MR. PALMER
IRKBEXT COMMIKSIONKK
ALLY (X)NSKNTO TO
BIN AGAIN.
us.
Although busy to the extent that
it would bo a a-ollot to cease all
publio activities, Vincent ' Palmor,
present city commissioner, has tin
ally glvon his supporters an af
firmative reply to their repeated
requests that bo ,run for , clty 'coiu
niiBBlonor aguln. Mr. Palmer litis
served the city during a, groat deal
of Its perrod of construction and is
. vell acquainted with . the needs of
the municipality. Ills, petition was
filed this morning and contained
the rallies of the buumcss people
as well as many of the property
owners, who are not actively en-
1 gaged in business.
RLOST office
MONEY ORDER DEPT.
TRACTORS BEING SOLD
f handler Plnccs Some Of Case Ma
I -chines In Valley.
J.- A., Chandlor assorts that trac
tor business is good and he Is quite
rlfrlit for ho is placing machines
rapidly In, the valley. In the lost
fow days he sold Ed. Reynolds a
Oase"12-25, William WobBter a
Case ,20-40 and Wilbur Zurbrick a.
Case 12-26. At the lust demon
stration on the Zack Chandlor place
Mr. Chandler and , Mr. Norrls ex
hibited their tractors to a good
sized crowd of ranchers and gave
cut Intoniation regarding the mer
its of the ninchlnos. Mr. Nan-is
also reports deop Interest In the
machines by tho Grande Rondo val
ley farmers.
'FOK'llOMH LKTTHItS.
Between the seven welfaro agen
cies doing work for tho soldiers at
homo and overseas more than 125,
OOO.OOO1 shoouj of stationery mo
supplied, evory month for tho men
to write letters home. This means
that half a million dollars Is kept
tied up In postage stamps to moot
tho calls of the. soldiers.
BUYS FIXE CAB.
W. B. -Oaulko, . banker at Joseph,
passed, through Ia Grande Saturday
on his way home from Baker in
his Mnrmon- car which he purchased
in that city.
Observer advertising will bring results.
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t'W WWMPWMaiH i
W'tSJn mm
NO CIVIC PRIDE.
Here, before usj stands the man tbat lias on. his' shoulders. the responsibility of our
weakness.- lie makes his living in our (Joimnunitv sends his children to our schools
goes to our churches uses our roads and is the first: man alwavs to always 'criticize
our town. r.
He doesn't consider the fact that it is IITC that is taking opportunity of prosperity
ii-om us lie doesn t think that hti owes us allegiance to make our community strong.
The money he send3 out of town is weakening us, whereas if spent at home, would add
tilt cny 1.11. . , ... .. . . ... -
Are you for him or against him? Arc you helping, or are you blocking the road for
our prosperity ? It is your Duty to make th is community strong. - Buy at Home.
PURE MILK & CREAM COMPANY '
Here, and hero to slay dealing in Sweet Milk nnd Commercial Cream, hold
ing our prices down in spite of tho hifrh cost of living. Two deliveries daily
to all parts of tho city. J. A. CAMPBUIL, Prop., Oregon Hotel Dig. Depot St.
BLUE MOUNTAIN CREAMERY
E. .D. Scldor, Prest
G. C. Hopkins, Secty-Treas,
Mam 60
Blue Mountain Butter, Cream, Milk, Buttermilk.
, Ice Cream
KING COAL ROCK SPRINGS COAL
THE J; D; LYNCH CO.
Fuel :: Transfer :: ' Storage
C. L. THORNE, GROCER
Home- Phono Main 64
GROCERIES, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Our Motto: .Promptness and Courtesy,
1116 Jefferson
A -GENTLEMEN'S RESORT-Confectionery.
U; LOTTES"
, . Phone Black 51
- Cigars, Tobaccos, Lunches, Soft Drinks and
WILSON BROS. TAILORS
New Foley Building phone Black 1761
Cleaning, Pressing and Hat Blocking.
Andrew Bros. THE TOGGERY Phone Black 231
LADIES' AND GENTS' CUSTOM-MADE TAILORS
"The- Best Is the Cheapest" High-Grade Gents' Furnishings, Repairing
and French Dry Cleaning -A
WHITE GROCERY
305 Fir Street ' Phone Main 42
BE PREPARED Join the army of satisfied customers. ' Wo have our own
Delivery. .
HILL'S DEP'T STORE
1209 Adams Avenue Phone Main 710
ine oest oi everything tor Ladie and Gentlemen, Hoys and Girls.
The Store of Quality Goods.
DUTLI'S BAKERY
317 Fir Street , . ,
Vour Home Bakery
Blue Ribb Bread
The best quality of bread, pics, cakes and cookies. i
1116 Jefferson
STANDARD LAUNDRY"
DRY CLEANING, DYEING
Phone 738
Phone Main 56
HEADQUARTERS FOR PEERLESS SYRUP
A Home Product Made of Granulated Sugar.
Pt. 20c; Qt., 37 oz., 35c; Gal.. 4 Lbs., 70c; 91a Lbs. $1.25
Phone Main 35 HUG'S GROCERY Phone Main 35
HOOVERIZED GROCERY
Commonsenso Distributors of Pure Foods
Across the Track. You save on every purchase.
101 Depot Street
CITY GROCERY & BAKERY
E. Polack, Prop.
THE HOME OF FANCY GROCERIES
Phone Main 75
UNITED STATES NATIONAL BANK
La Grande, Ore. .
The Bank That Takes Care of Your Deposits.
We have Safety Deposit Boxes for rent. The only Safe Place to keep yemr
Liberty Bonds.
MAXWELL" CARS MAXWELL SERVICE STATION
John E.' Anderson, 1110 Jefferson SSt. Phone Main 71 Union Co. Phone 841
LA GRANDE NATIONAL BANK
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1215 Adams Avenue ; ' Phone
Capital $200,000, Surplus, $10,000
President, F. J. Holmes Phone Main 28 Cashier, F. L. Meyers
HAYNES v:
C. A. McCrary's Garage
Phone Main 758. Second-Hand Cars Bought and Sold
i i l - -iVEME
lljl7 Wjashifigtcii StTcet
C. E. HACKMAN
Cigar Manufacturer
U Adams Avenue - Phone Mala. 771
U Flor de Hackman, La Napolean, C B. Little H., C. E..H. Cuban Smokers.
DODGE
CADILLAC
BUICK
Smith's Garage
Depot, Opposite Elks Club. ' Phone Black 1751
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pro.
res
CARR FURNITURE CO.
1317 ; Adams A venae; Phone Malm 778
lhe largest, furniture nnd house-furnishings store In Eastern Oregon.
. ' ' Everything for the Home or Office. '
CHANDLER EXTDE BATTERY SERVICE
LEIGHTON'S GARAGE' Phone Main 737.
EXIDE BATTERY- SERVICE STATION. OXY-ACETELENE WELDING
" MACHINE WORK.
MITCHELL REPUBLIC TRUCKS
Tho B. C. Hamilton Garage Jefferson and Fir Ktneets.
Both Phones: M. 790; M. 430.
DANIEL AUTO COMPANY
Al Daniel, Mgr.
Dort, Reo, Monroe, King 8, Kissel, Chnlmers, Oakland, Cole 8,
Mnrmon and Oldsniobile
- : Adams Avenue -- Phone-Main 761 v
OVERLAND WILLYS-KNIGHT
GALLOWAY-REES CO., 1312 JEFFERSON AVENUE
Phone Main 777.
100 Fir Street ;" RUBY CYCLE SHOP Tel. Black 1211
Tire Vulcanizing. . Motor Cycle and Bicyele Repairing.
Indian,. Henderson and Excelsior Motor Cycles. '
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
CLASSED AS FAIR
Below ore listed prices which are
deemed to be fair, as determined
through the United Stntes Food Ad
mimstratiion in cooperation with the
county administrator.
Tlie prices are those to be charged
by locul retailers, and allow a legiti
mate margin for tho dealer:
Fresh Eggs. , , 65c
Butter, fresh creamery 71c
Potatoes, now 2c and 2VjC
Cheese, full cream- 40c
Fresh Salmon, lb. ,30c
Corn Meal, yol. bulk, 100 lbs . . ; , 7 !4c.
Corn Meal, wh., bulk, 100 lbs...... 8c
Rolled Oats, 90-lb. bags, bbl 0c
Rolled Oats, 9-lb. bags, bale..... 10c
Rolled Oats, 20roz. pkgs, doz 40c
Rice Hour, bulk, bbl 8c
Rico, head, per lb. lie
Rye Flour, 10-lb. bags ..90c
Hominy, 10-lb. bags 85c
Beans, small white, lb 18c
Beans, colored, lb 14c
Condensed Milk, lfl-oz. cans. . ..llMc
Condensed Milk, 0-os. cans . . . , . .8c
Canned Corn, standard 15c
Canned Tomatoes, standard 16c
Cnnned Peas, standard 16 2-Sc
Dried Fruit, Raisins, pkg. lb 17c
Wheat Flour, 49-lb. bags $2.85-$:t.l5
Wheat Flour, 10-lb. bags '.75c
Lard, standard, medium cans ...$l.t0
Lard Sub. (shortening) medium
cans $1.25
Horns, standard, lbv 40c
Breakfast Bacon, standard, ,35c to KOc
Hams, fancy
.42c
Our Millinery is Best in Style and Best in Price It will
Pay You to Call.
CHRISTIE & AMSDEN, Variety Store
La Grande, Oregon.
1110 Adams Avenue
SIEGRIST & COMPANY
' Jewelers
Phone Red 91
The Largest Jewelry Store In Eastern Oregon. .
- LA GRANDE PHARMACY
A. Newlln, Manager.
I.?ft2 Adam Avrnne Phone Main 40
WB ARE NO FARTHER THAN YOUR PHONE Prescriptions, Druggist
Sundries, Stationery, Confectionery, .
NEWUN BOOK AND STATIONERY COMPANY
1114 Adc jis Avenue Telephone Main 67
Let us supply your books, office supplies and Stationery needs.
F. L. LILLY Adams Ave. Main 756
Hardware, Ranch and Mill Supplies, Building Material,
Stoves, House Furnishing, Etc.
Bacon, fancy GOc to 65e
:TIOMU INFIil'K.NCK.
' The Influence of tho American
homo follows the American flKhtlng
man clear to the front lino trenches-
It Is tho first time In tho
world's hlstoiy that this is the cnr.G,
This influence is carried overseas
by the seven groat welfare organiz
ations doing work among the sol
dleis, the Y. M. C. A Y. W. C. A.
Jewish Welfare Board, K, of C,
Solvation Army, War Camp Com
munity Sorvlce, American Library
AKsoclatlon. Huts are established
whore tho soldier may spend his
leisure time. Entertainment Is fur
nished him and he Is given that
rare and attontion that he would
have received In a greator meas
ure at home. Those huts overseas
are the nearest thing to home that
the soldier knows. To support
this great work there will bo a
drive for funds by the United War
Work Campaign.
TO HANDLE: TRACTORS
Peace
the prudent man
lates a financial
eservc for thepow
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or and prestige it
affords. '
In this time of war My
there is - an added tfW)
necessity for the ac- '
fey
cumulation ot - a
substantial bank account:
to meet the in
creased cost of -llV"
- to answer the nc-
cessities of the gov-
jiy eminent. M
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Hilton's Garage Is Arranging:. For a
Popular Machine.'
VWilbo- m! La Grande Monday
morning, to', show, by demonstration
a tractor that has been selling in ter
ritory we huvo covered as fast as we
cun get them, from-the factory.
"Signed, Fi Wi VOGLER." '
The above telegram-was received
today by the Hilton Garage, nnd Mr.
Hilton-wishes it understood that from
now, his garage will enter tho tractor
business 'm -a way that will be pleas
ing to every form owner in Union
county. Adv. ; 10-19-lt
Observer advertising will bring re
Muster your dollars
into waivtime ser
i vice.. Train tliem in
a Havings Account
in this Institution.
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United States
National:
Bank
,:.. La Grande,: Ore.
4 CROUP.
If your children are subject to croup
get a bottle of . Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, and when the attack comes
on be careful to follow the plain
printed directions. You will be Bur
prised at the quick relief which it
affords.. ! Adv.
The Observer furnishes and prints
Mutter Wrappers, .
Auto Tops Complete
and Repaired
HARNESS AND SADDLE. lANUFACTURERvLL WORK
DONE PROMPTLY.
" TOLBERT M. SHANNON
" 1308 Adams Arena . ' .
He Was a Fighter, Too.
"And whut do you do for a livlngf
asked tho Jiidco of the man before hint.
"I wrlto poetry, your honor'
, "AVhat kind of poetry?"
' "Wnr poetry, your honor."
"Hut that soeros like a nonessential
ccciipntlon Just now. Why don't you
go and flKht!"
"Fight? 8ny, Judge, that's Just
what I havo to do when I try to get
money for my poetry."
Apples Cook on Trees.
Apples cooking on the trees in the
great orchard region of northern Vlr.
glnln was one of the freaks of nature
caused by the hot spoil. State Fuel
Administrator Ryrd Is displacing from
his orchard, whero tho thermometer
registered 320 degrees In the sun, fruit
which has been thoroughly alzxltd, f
It actually has not baked, and other
growers ot fruits are threatened with
ruin. Other growing crops withered
under the bet wave, nnd It Is said tre
mendous lewos are likely.
Jones and Rabone
Come in and see our line of
Winter Coats and Suits
We Can y the Palmer Garment
The Best Garment Made
La Grande Mattress Shop
And Weaving Works
Mattress Making and Repairing, Feather Mat
tresses Made, Feather Renovating, Carpet and
Fluff Rug Weaving.
Work Called for and Delivered CHAS, EDWARDS, Prop.
ONE BLOCK EAST OF FLOUR MILL PHONE RED 132
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ECONOMY"
It is truly astonishing .what wc do with an old
suit, by Cleaning and Mending produce in ap
pearance the original suit; how little it costs. Try
it. We also have the best lines of Tailored Suits.'
Zwiefel Tailoring. A. B. Rogers
Foley Hotel Building, Adams Avenue.