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PAGE FOUR
Thursday, T)rccni1er 21, 1922
THE LA (iRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
La Grande Evening Observer i the office cat
AW INDEPRNIIICWT NffuiPtPrn By Mall. I 1
& INUBPBNDB1VT NBWBFAI'EIl.
TK nviil.lll ltlli UAX TUA1UUKUW AINU MlLiiw-
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Dally, par year. In advance -S.0'
Dally, mix months, In advance -....
Dally, tiiree month In advanca..$l U
Dally, per month .60.
Weekly tJburver-Slr, by mail.
pjf ''ar, in auvance ...... JI.fi
On Biu In otlmr oitlea Oregon liut
Nhwi Uland, 1'urtland; Imporlal New
Htand, I'orllnnd; Multnomah Nw
Btnnd. Portland.
When I wa horn, I cried while all
Publlihcd dally and weekly at La
Drand'j, Oregon, by La Grande tiven
l&C Observer Publiahlnv Company.
BRUCE DENNIS. Editor.
around me .smiled. I am trying to o
alive, that when I die, 1 tan smile
while all around me cry. The Office
Cut. S
" Phone Your Ordjci s Early.
Deliveries at 10:30 a. m.-3 p. ni.
Wc Close Promptly at o' 1. "
Every Day Except Saturday.
flntered at the Fomoffke at La Orandc,
Or m on, at Second CJaat Mail kULter.
K1IY.MES OF THE WANT
Ai) .MAN
There wu a man in our town,
And he wan wondrous wise;
He tiicd a newg ad, and found
Jt paid to advertise.
And when he saw the Rood results,
With all. his might and main,
He went to the Observer office
And advertised atrain.
fcAdresa alJ communications to THK
OB6KUVKII. me Adama Ava La
Orand. Oregon.
1K9lltKlt OK ASHOCIATKII I'flKSS.
Tlte AociHled l'r'Ki li jic1uivi
entitled to titn fur publication of al
new tilMpatrht'ii credited to it or no
olhvrwln) credited In this paper, an
alio the local new published thnrli
All rlffht of r-nuhllf'tlfn of neclf
ditipatcbea here alo are reaerred.
"THE CHRISTMAS STORE"
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And for Twenty-Eight Years "THE QUALITY ST.0RE" of La Grande, -Is Ready for the Final Two
' Days of Shopping
IDBSCRIITIOIV ItATKS.
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Dally, per month 75c
Dally, pur throo month
Dally, .pur six mo,. In advance
Dally, aluKio copy .. . 6(
SAVING GOODBYE: Finally,
brethren, farewell, lie perfect, bt
of good comfort,-be of mind, live in
peace: and the God of love and peace
shall be with you. 2 Corinthian.
Whisky is an nlcoholie, distillation.
Hooch is a compound of hell-fire,
camp-fire, and mule-heel!
We know one who has a shot gun
in her hope chest.
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The Christmas Spirit
"It's only three days, the shortest days in the year, till Christ
' mas." In a practical way it is well to remember that the chief fes
f tivul of the Christian world is only, a little way 'down the road.
' Santa Clans' outline is almost visible over the chimneyed horizon.
the sound of the tinkle of hi3 sleigh-bells is nearly audible. It is
. time for doing what there is to be done in preparation for the
holiday. Shopping early is a good piece of business, early in thif
last period, early in the morning of each shopping day. It will be
to the advantage of the buyer, to the pleasure of the seller and foi
the relief of the overworked store forces. ,
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All the systematic work done in avaiicp of thcji'ush to avoir
the confusion that sometimes makes Christmas iivd ii'.holTor and
the Christmas day onejn which there isW rest and delight be
cause one is all in and tired out will not be its best unless then
is a flavor of the Christmas spirit through it all. In the rush ai!(
confusion, if there must be such, in the crowds that surge througl
the stores, in the jam and push of the street throngs, take tin
Christmas'lesson to heart for use in the advance days and bi
; pleasant lie patient with the clerks and the delivery men;-be
courteous to the folks you buy from; be pleasant to the jostler:
who almost knock the parcels from your aims as they stumble
themselves package-laden, on the street ; use the smile that help
everylhwly over every stressful time and some distressful times.
Indeed, there are opportunities this week for more effective
and leneficient use of the Christmas spirit in its fine' unselfisl
expression than there will be next week alter the day's clima:
is over.- It will not be regarded by Santa Clans as in any way vio
lative of his rules of "don't peep" to use "liefore" Christmas tin
sariie cheer, the same unselfishness, the same courtesy, the sail)'
thoughtfuhiess, the same spirit of "giving happiness" that ym
wilj use ,on Christmas day. I'erhaps the good Saint will allow ;
liberal Miscount for the real and genuine Christmas maimer if i
is put into circulation "before" Christmas dav, when it is ueedef
most? il-'fl IT :,-i! '
bi ,vf shjng 01. Prppaedness
'! Is General John J. Pershing's warning for military prepared
ness the opeJi judication of a reactionary movement against paci
ficism?,; May the same construction be given to Secretary of tin
Navy Denby's assertion that the American Navy shall be seconc
to none?
' Heretofore the prevailing sentiment lunong business men anci
the people has favored a military organization simply large and
strong enough to protect the government and preserve the peace
The unforgettable horrors of the most horrible of wars and the
widespread demand for lastin'g pcaccv,engendered this soothing,
charitable spirit.
Gen. Pershing's admonition nndi Secretary Denby's assertion
are not reactionary. They are common sense utterances. Thej
constitute necessary wise ailvioe to prevent idealism and sympathy
from, overmastering our. judgment. .
It is said that ' a bar business is
oins on in the United States in :
olf halls made to carry intoxicating ;
linuor. A La Grande man says Uiis
is a good way of training the player iLJ
to keep his eye on the bull. j
"And - what time did the robbery !W
take place ?" asked the lawyer. 1 7
'I think--" began the witness. j jj
''We don't care what you think," :
said the lawyer, "we want to know 2r
what you know." ,
"Then, I. might as well get down :
it the stand," said the witness, "I '2
I'nn't talk without thinking;-I'm no
lawyer." I jlj
A mosquito is a great screen actor !
and he always gets by.
OI'KKK REJECTED
She "1 can't marry' you,- but I'll
Jle "No, thanks. I don't care foi'lJJP
-iowtls.
The New Convertable
, SHOPPINB BAG and PURSE
In a Christmas Box
$1.00
It's been ' st vera I monthx tnce wo b;iv?
lieen able Ut how you these Uukh. Many
have wanlfil them, but wo w,c uiuihle
to Kecurc any. lint at last we have just
iwi'lved a Hlnpmc-nt ui puekeil In altrac
tlvt t'liristinuij l)o.e.
These tiij-H open into a lare stioppiiu'
and when not in uso can be tiweri up
into the. aplnuraiuc of a very neat haml
ban with coin purw liwiile. They're mailt
of a kuoiI iiuality tnillalion leatlier th;U
weuiH well and looks attractive.
if
"Dr.irf she
"I (lunno,;
HIDDKN
(it'ess well V
I never watched
her.'
A JiOOl) sk;
Small hoy '(on arrival at
:ottaire) -".Mummy, where
mthroom ?"
Mcither "There isn't any
oom, dear."
Small liny "Good. This is
o he a real holiday." .
country
is the
buth-
iiow aboi:t it
Vhcn knighthood was in' flower
Each damsel got a seat,
ihe didn't have to glower
Or tire her dainty feet.
Io ee a tiee girl stand
Is veiyjsad. .indeed.
.Vhat of the kniirhtly hand
lias knighthood gone to seed?
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"La France"
HOSE
A Standard Among All Women
For Quality and Service
$2.50 pair
"1 .a I-Vam-e" mire dye, nne nilk, full
faNhloticd Hose liaH long been a Ktandarri
ninong wotiu-u 'of I .a t.rande. for (iimlitlcH
in fit and scivire. They aro made of puru
twclvu Ktrand hIIIc. pure ilye, and have re
inforced topn, toe, lieel . and Hole.
Let her lft beai- the name la l-'ranet':"
it will please her muru fur Hhc will know
It I a gift of finality.
In brown or black, $i.50 pair.
Priced al fi.uo eaeh.
r Sister. ... ...
A gift f.jr .Molhe.
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Imported from Switzerland
Hand Made, Hand Embroidery
HANDKERCHIEFS
, Of the Finest Linens
Goc to $2.00 each-
Thesc Handkerchiefs arc products of Hie
Swiss iii-.-i.:miI." iiiuilo rriini the finest all-pui-e
limns nn.l m:i.l- inliiely liy hniid:
hand iittai-lii-d lace, hand h.-inslllihcd, and
(.i-autifnl hand embniUlery wink.
Wonderfully fine Handkerchiefs for Kill!
and sm-h u variety now to choose from,
l'llced at lir.e. S5c, 9"c, $1.5", JI.75
and S2.no each.
Other 1 landket'ehlefs in eH'ry desired
kind hy the hox or separate all prices,
all kinds.
Colored Handkerchief Linen
Squares AH Colors
25c each
Neither Sambo or Katus could '
cad the time of day or anything!
'lse Put Samno had n nice bijr In
rersoll which he exhibited with a
.rent air of superiority.
"What time am it?" said Rastus.
.Sambo hesitated and then extend
:d the timepiece say: "'Dar she am.''
Knstus looked at it carefully and U
aid: "Damn if she ain't." jf
Ml, VOU DOS T SAY SO . I S?
-y dear, I m sorry I touldn 1 1 U
ie v-.ii, ivhi.n vr,., nnll.l K... I .
just havinit my hair washed." - 1
'Vefl, and the laundries are sol
dow ahont returmne: thinjrsi too.f'
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FORUM
LAST MINUTE GIFTS
FOR DAD.,
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Ai liath-or l.ouu&tU Kob. p (
A Wllft Tie :
A foliar
A Cell or licit IJuckle ;
(Moves
Handkerchief
Sox, Silk or Wool
Shii'l.s
A Hat '
I'ndeiwear.
Pajamas .' 1
Htuoklng Jacket
ttvercoat ;tr Suit ,
Hhoes ,
I'VIt Slippers
A Ti'avelin Hag :
Indian Itobe ' ' ' i
fOR MOTHER
Kelt Comfy a
Aprohn ,
Silk or Wool 4 lose
Silk 1'nderwear
Footwear
!jer KIsh Met
Perfutno f f .. .
Powder '
Toilet Wuteri
llaul( Pug
T vory Toilet Arliefba
Silk l iubrellu
lioudoir Cap ' , i
PdOUHU
Hi-ess i -
Petticoat 7
Iti-uHHiere . . ' V -Handkereliiefa
Sweater i'
FOR SISTER OR
BROTHER
Kelt f imfs
lilack fat Hose
Wool Sport Hose
Shoes
Pmlerwear
liitbbcr loot
l.i'gyinKs
Priishes
Miiiidkrrelitefs
lioya Shirts
1 iO.VM I ilotlHe
Poy.s" Ttca ' j
(Ilovc.s 1
.Middy IHuuscs
Sweaters "i "JT
Path Itohcs
AVE CLOSE PROMPTLY AT 6 P. M. FRIDAY OPEN SATURDAY UNTIL 8:30 P. M.
four yonrs our 208
class concrete roads
MACADAM AND CEMENT KOADE ln ', "ml rvbu." sla,!! 1 ".f ln
; '" "rZ US,::": 7'rJ?lT"yx the state a total of $1 1K.GM.82. (have cost ?1:18 per mile per year for
of Frederick Stuart (ircen. New
I York commissioner of highways,!
""I ," Hi"K liml:mi,p,.,. ,.hrps for 10 vears bv expansion. We have concrete
hi me mioie fioLiuii 'out. concreie . j . .c,rfl ,,. ,n :...,
would b,. built in that slate: amounted to $(.K.i8.4!)-in 10 years
Keiriirdinif recent articles that ap- voslinK the state 1 12.!:18.19. , -neared
in the dailv nres relative to n- , in Columbia county
All of Ku,oe fcM.war. for onditiyns essential to the presei- lhirt '"''-'hi iZZL" TZmTlM
vaiiun.ol pence have imt been cstalilishwl. The situation in Ku-iom. ma.adani r.,uis i .1,., t , l cost of si'x.soo.oo. In
Rnml v.. 7J:i is 4. US miles in : maintenance, and this cost is due
IcnBth. It was built of macadam in .largely to mistakes, caused by scc
I'HIS at a cost of SJ I.IHIO.OO. The I tiung of pavement beinR destroyed
uy expansion.
roads, where expansion joints were
placed as we now know how to place
$00
lope is even nnue jrrave, in many respects, than in 101 I, and Asia
is in feinient, and l!ulhevism is dissemirmtinc; 'jrerms of revolu
tion at all fringes of civilization. When Turkey invaded Greece, 11
war more fearful and universal than the last was'dreaded and wtis
averted by merely a thread of diplomacy'. j' '
Let us not deceive luirselvcs. We need not and should not lie
martial, lint we must be reasonably prepared for tumble. And
let u.s not forget that the law still prevails to some extent, that ju
dicious precaution is the safe, dependable means of preventing war.
swvr somewhat
country is beejnmnp;
liiirlovay coimtruction,
anythine; that can lie
before engineers the
10 years
Inn.nlt TMs'the maintenance and reconstruction
n new -era j.', 1 had amounted to $7;i't8H.7(i, pivinp
and 1 fell that'11 tutu' C('-sl tu tn"e state of 5101
said In lni,itr I '
danjrer ul ,e-
"llut I have discovered enouyh V
R
ussia
at L
HKimiir ami constructimr highways I tnat me me 01 a whici-
i hat will not stand no under mndo,'-,, . bound or licht bituminous macadam
I traffic conditions should lie said with ; pavement nveraices about seven years
'emphasis and said now. Hn(' cannot lie reckoned beyond ten
I "Mere are some examples- I years. Our roads are built for the
"lioad No. 17(i is a L'.'ll stretch ,mn mirt tnm :' 'oar bomrsT and it
m the hiejiwav between Albany and ,1,s r-''l"'i'e a financial Remus
I sYhnectnclv. it was built in l!m:to see tn,,t if we continue to con
jof water-bound macadam and cost struct and reconstruct mails five (or
i f'JL'.'.lTS.U. January 1, l'.llp it had n""e t""0'', 'fore they are paid
Ks-n in use for 1: years and to main-' "'r l"KP' su, n a P'icy will lnevi-
icuu 10 iinancial emoarrass-
ausanne
H is an odd spectacle, that of Mussolini, who headed a revolu
tion to save Italy from Sovietism, demanding that the Russian
Soviet government be allowed to participate- in the Lausanne
conference.
.Vet perhaps Mussolini is riyjit. On the face of things, I: ussia
has as much right to share in that conference as anv nation in
Luropc, and more right than America.
Russia is intimately and permanently interested in the Turk
ish straits, because they furnish her only warm-water connection
, with the outer world. It j, much as if the only deep sea outlet of
the t nited States were the Mississippi River, and a group of for-
!.! ii.nniii.N iii.MMco on seining the eorllcol
urieans ii,,n, without consulting II
Thn i,l,i....i., I ... . .
..." . . . . . ' ,..c.uu.-i uit Soviet govern
iiiem, nun ail lis liiliUlties all
of the river, fmm New
us c unit i v.
'ly ;.gaiu.-t the
eilnrs. haiiiii'iis In I,.. il,n
government there is to speak lor Ru.ssi:, A,,.) if i-.,..:.. : '.,
will unsettle the whole
Bargains In
Homes
tably
mellt.
"Ileferrinu to
department. tho
the records' of this
show us that dur-
them,. "whicji cost us lefts than
per year for maintenance.
Remembering that road history
shows that the average life of a
water-bound or bituminous macadam
pavement is seven years in this
state, that after seven years of pres
ent traffic conditions these.' types of
pavement have to bes reconstructed.
"From all available data, there is
no doubt that at the end of -8 or
10 years' service- the concrete pave
ment is the "most economical ' that
can be constructed.
"The above are but some of the
reasons why I advocate a more, per
manent road than we have been
building in the past, and it is now
mv belief that, considerins the new
problem of traffic that we have to ..
solve, the most practical pavement 1 1
for a highway today is the one built1 tiff
of concrete.' fcrf
STICAI.IXti JKIM.V l olt i ini;
I'l.OTHKS
, This Is an unusinil ease of pctt
thi'l't, -lint, according to the. iivim-hsc
rule, a' deplorable one. A yoilllK lady
who had boon an honest cashier for
oli'ht years stole I ,oixi In the course
er fell that tin. ynuiiK lady, who said
lie had stolen lo liny pivtty clothes
was punished noln;!i IhroilKli puldi
cation of hi.;- foolishness.
The younir sclioolina'ani who re
ceived her first check recently, now
of several months by Kiilmt it ut I n l; ; "V"" " ll- lm'a.n,nR "' that lal(te,
checks. Hejoilar detecthes eaiiKht lllr' 'ec.''nir which makes one want
her in her dishonest nets. Her eiii-j1,0, Jl,I m aml W tC national
ploycr refused to . prefer" ch ucosj
acalnst her and. retained her in her m.,,. - , , ,
position. '. M',ny BV thnk there is no man
- Here was an Instance of the e.-iLli,hf,WOr.k K""i e""i!Kh f"r them'
f-ive-less of , ei,y. The en, ,.,. - u"!?,'' '.fe V'' l
KAHL. J. STACKI.AXD.
A new
two )oh i
watt r, e!i
Vaiayt. r
uh,
five-iooin dandy bonie and I
ar tlie nillioad sliopM, city!
i ttic lisht.s bath and toilet, I
lie lawn, etc. $;,mn
mouth a incuts.
1 500
le
Vive-i otJin liomo on (nk St., near
Adama Ave. All ruinl-nlied, fur $3,.
i't'ii. J..UU cat.li, $3;t monthly jia.v
uii ills.
A d.iMily home on Ktist St.. one-half
itlt.k luim Adams A i I'm- rooiuit.
iMHlt-ni Kll'Mien, batl. tclli t, electric
lichLf, mv watei, etc. ?:.U0. Jtiue
given a voice in tho soltlononi now
tiling mom v or hitcr.
I'h t rui'iii tnoilt in bniiie in the liO't
lilnrk en V avenue. Two nt. bath.,
lti!et, t keltic UkIiIm, cily water and i
yan.Kc. Mm .idailtlxed street. I'i ice.
The three statues, even hat ihr
Kjsryptians thyiiyhi thev were, cuuld
A fio-rimni mod ft n home, with
!;ue coiner lot on U'th utreet. one!
have ti i.it i n., ,.r ..ti . .
j I i ..; ,i . "m.i; i ,iu iin, . vnu. iini tiiKo a KWU tar as uitl
unnivea wun i utiiiiKlianicn, and like
ilept-
lrt n the deities the aneient
in it hi
l oi they were en-
Tulankhamen they have
paj meat.
Sniid! tract ..
for shIc ami It a
city
lots. lainis, etc., i
Theay Kern, to l-.'nrp,l,i,,.: v ,i(n maiil rr(llllvllu,lU
college -pi-csidont will be n gud f.iothall rmnd.
Aulo uml Kin
:.Miranui).
for
PYKAMID LAND CO.
Peace on Earth-H-GoodWilltoMen
Wt ish you all the Joys and Happiness
of Christmas
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La Grande National Bank
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'"It's etisy, Detty, with my new
BROWNIE
Bolihy will get a good picture, because Brown
ies are so simple to operate. No focusine or
tuning just point the camera and take the nfc
ture. Brownies make'ideai gifts for the chil
dren but they are appreciated by many grown
ups too for the splendid pictures thev take
N e Have a Complete Line of Brownies
fromS2.00'iip
Also Autographic Kodaks, $6.50 up
Red Cross Drug Store
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