La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, December 21, 1923, Image 10

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Newspaper Page TextPAGE TEN THE LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER Friday, December 21, lf)2n. NDUSTRY IS PROBED INTO ' ;er Babson. Statistic ian, Analyzed the Kur ber Industry. (Special) Roger V. ItahHon has just completed on analysis of the rubber liuhiBtry that is of vital In terest to hoth Inventor and auto licr." according to- Mr. Itahson. but In IMU wo begun to get plan tution rubber grown mainly In the Orient. Hlttce that ditto the uu of plantation or cultivated rub ber lias rn-nldly' Increased vhlln Urazllinn Importations havu ap proached tho vunlshing point. "TJio otitput of plantation rub lier for 1H22, for lindane, In es timated ut SfifM'UO long Ions u compared with 4fi,000 long tons In 1U13. Jlrnzlllun crudu rubber In, thtit year was Si), ((00 long Ioiih and in 1U22 wan about 25,01)0. l'lantu tlon rubber In 11122 supplied about J3 per cent of all crudu rubber produced. ' "Tho great demand for rubber for- tires wltli the Increase In nu tomobile and the co m pa rlt level high prices for rubber several j ear ago caused a la two amount of capital to be Invented In rubber plantations In the Orient cspee ialJy in the HrlUsh and Dutch col nies. It taken rflx to seven yearH hfefore treen begin to produce prof ItHbly so that those early 111 the field obtained large profits for sev orul yearH. Tlio flotation of r u -Iter plantation securities, especially In Great llrltaln, wan carried to nil extreme, and the Inventors were kept In II high state of excitement. Tim ruHtiU wum that, despite warn ings to tho contrary, in Gnat Britain. Homo believe that the step whh necossury In or der to preserve the pluntotiotm und ; insure un adequate supply, in fuel. It 1h Htutcd that the present over supply in temporury und that un less further pluntlng h carried out shortly that there will not be enough to meet tho demands of the growing auloiuobilo industry. "Others claim that tho fulled TJ.1wv Cfofii-rfJrt "mi,' Miiou'd nave lis own -Hiipplv awuui jjuuouji, uiaiwww- Uml be lndeiendcnt of foreign countries for this important coin mod it '. Jt Is pointed out (hut, es pecially In ease of war, our own supply of cfudo rubber would bo iieceswiry. Today estimates Indi cate that tin- Ilrltlsh produco about 7ft per cent of plan ta lion rubber. Hit- Jmtch about l.'l per eeli! f ie I' I t'll )i mill It.-lirh.nM Inohllo owner. A suininary of his . , . m.i it nii.t findings Included in a statement "t P-r cent. America, on the issued today, followH: "'Urazil was '" "v t" -- tho original nourco of crude rub- ": " " r""r worm. .... ..... ....... v i nn, .v..,.'vu (Vila :iiiorluli'il for an Invent iKiition of tin- eruilo ruhbrr Hlluntlun hi nil mrb of tho worlil. The IiIhu In lo find out whi-thcr II In ptm Hllilii anil IVnllil.. for MiIh coun try lo roiluco tt lurt'o purl ot what It m-vilii. Tho tiro Iniliislry n MI rnlliil Hlatt-M mhuh ahoiil 70 iter oont of Ihc rillihor liniiortoil ami naturally iloinlnaloH tho rul.hiT tniluxlrv. .Mi-t'hanli'al kuihIm uhii 14 lior n-nt. linotn anil hoo K iiil' cent, iiiIm- ri'lliiiri-ous proilut-tM 8 por ri'nt. ill tho output of tiro rnKliiKN wim armiMil :ik, oon, lino rui.l it Ih linil oiiloil I lint wi'll ovit 4(1.0011,000 will ho proililreil thin yoar. Alllo iiiolillo ri'Khil nil Ion for tho yonr will piolinlily uvi'raKo woll over l:(,ono(liuo earn. ''An u rofoilt of tho Inrtfo proflln In iho liiiln.slry, thoro wan un ah normal o.paiislon ilurlnic Iho war. loo laiBi. u numlior of minium Ira worn nllrncti., Into Iho tiro mnn-nlncliirliii- ilohl, anil oolnpi.tllloii In now vory koi-n, "Tho luoriiiHo In tho i.rlin of innlo riihlnr on, I olhor raw nia- ii-riam Hinio ia;2, wm, W pricoa 1 for Iho flnlshoil tires. I.iih uruutlv ! Iilcwl Iho inarKln of profit no. I In KOniG canoa, wlnoil It out ultn. I Kolhor. Novoral l ouipaliloH aro ! .olik. i I ""V'"K it rmht for their vory HALF HUNDRED KILLERS SLAIN Uurlntf November. 45 men work d u total of K'lS'i duys In Or Bun und took 4(13 coyotes, 3D bob cats, I wolf, u total of &0U preilu lory animals. Kthleen badgers. 1 0 skunks, 2 racoons, 2 beavers and J weuuel were also taken und tho skins saved. Thirty-two bad irers. H0 porcupines, and & skunks wir taken hut no part saved. An II uveniKO of 12 predatory animals per man per thirty days was takiMi throiiKhout the district and an averaffe of 13 for tho men working In lMiHtern Oregon. W. A. Sutherland, I'mallllu coun ty hunter, heuded the list of preda tory animal hunters during Novem- ner, wominfr au uays und kllliiiK two bobcats, 37 coyotes, making1 u total of Sit animals. Sopi'iimi Ki'orns J'aper Marks. DOH'I'MIND. (AP) Kmmy Lelsner, a Jti'rlln soprano, who was I engaged to uppear with the Dort mund Music society, refused to sing I unless she was paid In foreign money or some sort of stable cur rency. As tho management had 1 only German paper money tho con cert had to bo cancelled. It's getting so you can hardly i- presidential ring for hats. ytan curried beyond present needs and tho price of crude rubber showed a decline, from an average price In 10U of $.63 u pound at Now Tork to $.3G In 1H20. In l!22 I he a vera go price for the, year Was .17 u' pound. "Thin critical condition for crude rubber producers prompted the British Government to uppolnt u group of business men, now known us tho 'Htovenson Commit tee,' to make an Investigation of the rubber plantation industry. As a runt it. the Ilrltlsh Colonies, with Taking 1 1 1 3 u.s u base Olson's ORCHESTRA Oi'KlllllM'il In Killing, llC'lS JVt'MOIIIIOl A. L. Olson Mr. IT. R French K. Mc.Manus J'. HoHonhuum i:. K. Mays K Illrlow O. Iuiupliroy P. K. llnH, ilisr. I'll li. It. .SlM'IKT Ah.hI I'll. :W7-lt 37K-JI Mar. ni ion Iho avoriiKo jirlic Inileil of llron h (IW uriMiml "2 on com pared with 118 n ji2( ,, Ul0 low ri-ooid of (12 In 1915. "With no wreal. InrreiiHo In Inm- ineiw in iii.'i iho IjnbHoneliart ff.010firrtirftraifjr0fia. kIiowk proNint aetivlty at 7 per f rent In-low normal und tho road- g . . . . """ui inreo firms roui.'i I hVietrnqo pieieii ami a onneiiiint curlail nient in Iho ileuinnd for cijulp. nient. for new nulomolillex, nn well in n nnuiller deninnd lor renlnee meni on neenunl of tho restricted tno uniiKii i-oionien. wltli i iiiiri-imwi.... .. the colLcnt of ll,o Drltl.l. Oovorn- , p,,,,,,?, "' ,, ,7 for a nient. piiBH, il iiwh renlrletlnir the ,.()1M ,,,,,, . , , ,,, K ' , tm u Bliipinen, of ruhl.er l.y n.ennn of VZZ " " vAiiuit nix. -nianoaru pi'ouuc-) . Suggestions ? tlnn' wim fined an of 1112(1 ut Sllli, 1100 lonif toiw. lOxporl ill Ioiih up lo liO .pur cent of Oiiu amount hear iji.o nominal duty of one und one 9l7lltl ornt per pound, exchange toeing' liken ut par. Kxport tuxea on ruulicr heyond thin nmount ln Creuno milildly, the Iden helnu to niako It linprofllablo to1 export lie ona M rcerlnln tonuuKe. Crudu ruliber.MliB hitler purt of 11122. wan urounlr 1 lln low point, nt f.lS a liuumQ ,"riie law went Into offei t Novoiiibur' Int. 11122 and by Iho Hitter port or .Innuury 1112a, ennlo rubber hud rlnen to uhout LIITi a Jiouml In tho New York market. nil" luw linn nalurally min ed I '"'I ween each neellon tip u (Treat ileal of iIIhcuhhIou on neluhliolH, plereluif Iho mo pan or inunuraelurerH iihIiik irmn roof lo rimnilnllon. Tho work ''I'lr . '' "iM ennnu-y inm nis.i will exli-nd over Iwo yenm. Seek liiiiiioiiiblo Skyst'liiiMT. TIIUKJ. (Al'l Toklo'K Biealent nl(yneraper, Iho Sliinimmehl bulld Iiib. la lo bo niado eurl hiiuiike proof. 'Iho bnlldlnif wuh creeled liy ii firm of American eonlrueloiH lor Iho MIlHu-bltihl e.ouipujny, Ji wuh HerlollHly ahuken by the earlh (Itlake. Tho Mlrueture. which oovern nn entire city block. In l be divided llllo llilrleen Kccllona, I llliH locullz Ini HhucliH uh In t hi) cnmi with the Imperial hotel liiilldlnif, which wHIiMloiid iho Mhnck well. juukeproof .wnllH will be liulll und lln bulldlni? 5 S I'yrcx Ware 3 Sleds Hoys' Wagons I Bicycle Dinner Sets Electric Percolators Thermos liotlles F.L.Lilly I Hardware Store Open Evenings. All Week J ji.,.i'je.'j.''.jjji . . : :: ... I f f t ? t t Y T T r r t ? ? t ? ? t t y ? ? ? ? f t T f f y t ? y y y y t -J ri- it-- in - - -iiv "txAJta .mi w wi- run r. r m u Yours for the Saving Moiioy suid Jiuloiiwulcnuc arc matters of tho greatest concern to us all money for what it will buy and in dependence for what it means in peace and happiness, these great things the foundation of modern life are yours for the saving. The cooperation of this bank in attaining this goal is yours for the asking. Consider A Savings Book for Christmas United States National Bank , MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM -jj ' t y t y y y y y y y y y y y y t. t; f : y T y y f : y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y - ft I my? ''lit x OMITDIE GIFT Carrkthe ; j Spirit of Christmas Cii'ts that not only carry the spirit of Christmas for now but lor all year and more too are gifts of furniture. Each year the popularity of furniture gifts has grown and the desire on the part of the Christmas shopper to give presents of both utility and beauty is being satis fied by the wonderful variety offered in this season's Christmas furniture displays. This season we have a variety that offers a wonderful assortment of sugges tions to top your Christmas gift list. Complete Christmas Assortment of Christmas Suggestions BREAKFAST ROOM SET $67.50 ' A Writing Corner of Grace and Beauty Colonial Spinet Desk $37.50 to $73.00 J A beautiful 5-piece walnut set decorated with dainty violets. Four chairs and gate leg table. . . Make a Valuable Addition to Your Living Room, Give Her a Graceful Davenport Table, $25.00 Up i fl-Mi Lj3 fcnr III Adds the Touch of Nature's Green $20.00 Up ' That HI flu touch of Nature's own Kt't'i-n juMh a Hpot of attracttvcnt'KM to your Jiouic. Klowna or fcniM rro- well tn this Fernery lieeuuse of tho Kitlvunlzetl vint Hut in- ptin. The stand Is of dull r ibbed' .Muhogany. A lustiiuc ta. ' A Gift That Lasts Gate Leg Table Has Many Uses, $32.50 Up An attractive vrtltnK corner, a welcome addi tion to every home. Tho Htyle that was in voirue hi tho dayu of our 1'ofefatlierH, in the I'olonial Days, has been revived In this Mpint lsk. It Is of Walnut In did! rubbed finish or in lb own Alahoittiny, d rubbed finish, Why not make it tt (?ift to your home or possibly your sweetheart? 'Holiday and Everyday Comfort A Gift of Our Forefathers Colonial Rocker, $27.50 No more convenient place can be found for the Christmas mornim; display of family presents, than this beautifully finished davenport tuble. And alter all tho holiday festivities aro over, you will find no better place for newspapers, books and niaffazines. With a decorative littlo lamp at either end, or placed tastily In the center, tho Joys of rend in i; will bo greatly enhanced. Have us send one to your home, before the Christmas rush. FOR THE CHILDREN Doll Carriages Doll Beds ( hairs and Rockers in all popular finishes. Toy Sweepers . . . , i. ; " ' The sturdiness of our Colonial ancestors lends a touch of (iutintoess to tills restful rocker. No tice the re-inforced back, and t he durable rush' seat. Have one sent to your home. It wilt help to pass the time while she walls for you to conio home to dinner. A Kilt that you and she will ap preciate the whole year 'round, and for many years to come. A recently discovered use for tho Gate Tegr Table is that of a Mining Uoom Table for small apartments. The Gato i-eg ia very often termed the Tabic of a Thousand L'ses. It will make a KiTt that is really useful and a gift that wilt give fasting, good service. In a handsome Mahogany, either polished or dull finish. Sninkinrr Sfannc ' o In Mahogany rittci:i nun! $2.25 to $35.00 An Ideal .ifl for the 3Iau Who (smokes. W. Ho Eohmetmatnp Mx Cotnnamn WM J.