LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, LA GRANDE, ORE.
(Incorporated)
An Independent Newspaper
FRANK B. APPLEBY .
-Kdltoi and Publisher
bARVET P. MATTHEWS
eBusiness Manager
Published erentngs. except Sunday, at 141 Adams Arenua,
La Grande, Oregon. The Observer-Star published every Friday.
Entered at the Postofflce of La Grande. Oregon, as Second
Class Uatl Matter under ail of March 2, 1879.
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Liberty In ClirUt For he that i? called In the Lord, being a
servant. Is the Lord's fr-omnn, likewise- alo he that Is called,
being free. Is Christ'H servant. Ye Are bought with a price; be
not ye the servants of men. 1 for. ".22, 23.
BIG MOMENTS IN LITTLE LIVES
Some of that stuff the diplomats call parity might be just
the thing the democratic party needs.
8 IW Tl i P. Orl Briufo Rights tltuntX
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Elements in Vea:tion
The growing plant, xcience haB
proved, is n miniature chemical lab
oratory, requiring a stock of re
agents, which runs into a for
midable? list. Among the elements
believed to be vital to the growth
of vegetation are nitrogen, phos
phorus, potassium, calcium, mag
nesium, sulphur, carbon, hytlroiren,
oxygen, iron, manance, Iwrou,
iodine, fluorine, copper, clironnliuiu
and vanadium.
Valuable New Metal
The nev7 metal, beryllium, comes
from beryl, which is a bard . gem
stone, of which emerald and aqua
marine are variations. Beryl con
tains about 14 per cent beryllium
oxide and occurs In feldspar, espe
cially in New Hampshire and North
Carolina. Beryllium is the world's
lightest metal, being only about
twice as heavy as water.
- Russian Progress
History tells, us that Russia
rulers recognized the value of west
ern science, and took advantage of
It whenever they could. Ivan III,
back !u the latter part of the Fif
teenth century. Imported a Vene
tian who taught the Itusslans how
to build churches and palaces und
to cast canuon and other things.
His grandson, Ivan the Terrible, at
tempted to bring in artisans from
Germany, but was -hwarted in his
scheme.
Mao and Thought
The key to every man Is bis
thought. Sturdy and defying though
be looks, he has a helm which he
obeys, which Is the idea after which
all his facts are classllied. He can
only be reformed by showing liim
a new idea which can command his
own. Itulnh Waldo 17mersnn. !
Political gossip around Portland indicates that Kay, Neuner
and Hamilton have better prospects for the republican nom
ination for governor than most others. Kay would be much
stronger it it were not ior general aouot aoouiine condition (cannot blame them for their decision. The problem for La
of his health and the fear that the state might be thrown jQrande is to find two more men who will be as enthusiastic,
inio ijunutai Lumiuu aK"' "J ui ui a jsuvumui. ijjg broad-visioned, as capable and as devoted to civic welfare
Keeps the Job Alive
Nothing so prolongs the life of a
superfluous office as the salary.
Huston Herald.
Neuner is inheriting some of the Joseph support and Ilamil
ton has a following based on his vigorous personality.
THE OBSERVER SOLD
Sale of The Observer, announced elsewhere in today's
issue, corrtes to us almost as much a surprise as it does to
most of our readers. A few weeks ago such a possibility
was most remote in our thoughts but every business man
will sell any business he owns for a price. That, and the
natural desire to find a larger field of opportunity, are our
chief reasons for selling.
The La Grande community has been1 exceedingly kind to
The Observer under the present ownership. The paper has
grown and prospered and we have sought constantly to make
worthwhile improvements, to give better service, to produce
a better newspaper in return. Our one desire has been to
make The Observer a stronger asset to the community to
give increasingly larger values to readers and advertisers
alike, to be a constructive force for the development and bet
terment of this territory.
If we have only partially accomplished this, we are doubly
compensated for the five years of enjoyable work and pleas
ant associations afforded us in the La Grande newspaper
field.
as they have been. The city has the material but it means
real self-sacrifice for good men, busy men to take municipal
office.
Hawaiian Island
Although far to the south of the
Hawaiian Islands, Palmyra Island
belongs to that group. It Is six
miles long and one and one-half
miles wide.
We View With Alarm
"Scientists will not he allowed
to carry off the dinosnnr footprints
found in Arizona." This disposes
of a first report, that steps were be
ing taken. Detroit Heirs.
Not by Familiarity
A writer says that not 1 per cent of
the American people know as much
us 1 per cent of the nation's law.
So our reputed American contempt
for law can't have been bred by fa
miliarity with it- Arkansas Ga
itette.
VAIMB
LA GRANDE
STORE
Think It Over
I pack my troubles in as little
compass as I can for myself, and
never let them unnoy others.
Home.
Keeping Up With the Neighbors
It'3 the modern wear and teat
No Financial Quarrels
Wild animals fight each other for
one of three reasons: for personal
snfotv. esneciallv when cornered:
We retire from ownership of this newspaper next Monday J tnr lovc. a"d for hunger- country
witn some regrei but we una a great deal oi satisfaction in
the knowledge that the ownership and management passes
to such fine, competent men as P. It. Finlay and his son. We
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imve niiirau iui, i iiimy uy iumuuiuuii tor many years, since ,! .i,in n,nt i ,.11.01,.. mnm
we were both engaged in newspaper work in Iowa several ' sudden deaths from heart ailments,
vears atro. He has an enviable rpnnbitinn ns n mnn nf I physicians have discovered, and
hiirhest character, sound iudirment. keen business al.ilitv ! """"l"' i."'.i"B rc ,!".'n !!'
and enthusiastic civic spirit.
Mr. Finlay's purchase is a loss for the middle west and
a distinct gain for Oregon. He buys here because he is
"sold" on Oregon and on this community, because he wishes
to establish a permanent home here and engage in a worthy
activity. We know that he will lie welcomed, that he will
continue and increase the success and the standards of ser
vice of The Observer.
The present ownership will publish only two more issues.
The new owners will take over the management for Tuesday's
publication.
Looking Backward
When looking back into the past
ire find things that are not only In
teresting but tilings that show us
how much progress has been made
In a given length of time. Nearly
ll newspapers devote some of their
umce to pioneer histSrv or to "forty
years ago." We find it valuable
to make comparisons It lias n
tendency to make us belter satls-
I (led. Trl-)ldad (Colo.) News-Teic-I
graph.
strain of keeping up with
neighbors. Charlotte Newn.
the
Cultivate a Hobby
Doctors nro advising hobbles,
especially those requiring outdoor
exercise, for the "successful busi
ness man" ns the best way to com
bat the physical and mental decline
which usually follows a strenuous
life.
OLD COMMISSIONERS AND NEW
While people throughout the state are' wondenno- u-hn will
be the republican nominee for governor. La Grande citizens !
are beginning to wonder who will run for city commissioners
at the fall election. The terms of all three commissioners
expire and A. T. Hill and Charles Playle say positively that
they will not run again. After six years on the job, they
will retire, although Dick Melville, put on the commission at
the last election, and a thoroughly competent man, will prob
ably continue.
We have no idea who will seek the office but if the new
commissioners elected this fall measure up to the standard
of those now in office, I -a Grande will le very, very for
tunate. Such men in public office are rare, and we do not
hesitate in saying that succeeding years will add much honor
to the work and fine service of the present commission.
Mr. Hill and Mr. Playle will retire with a memory of some
strife, considerable criticism and possibly a few regrets. l!e
ing human it has been impossible for them to please every
body. But it is our sincere opinion that they have done
a better job considering the size of the city's job these past
six years than any other men in the conummitv could have
done.
La Grande hits gone forward unnristnkably dining their
administrations. One improvement lias followed another.
With a better, cleaner, more attractive city their sole object,
they have a record of conscientious, impartial and construc
tive service to their credit that will stand for many vears.
Serving in a civic of fice of authority is, at best, a thankless
job. There can be and is only one rompen.sation for such
service and A. T. Hill and Charley Playle have received it
in good measure. It is this: The satisfaction of knowing that
their time, their effort and their thought has been success
fully employed in making their home city a better place in
which to live.
As they grow older and near the retrospective stage of
life, those men most worth while often find greatest interest
in some work that will contribute to the wellbeing of the city
Ihey call home. Here these men found opportunity; here
they found a home and friends. Here it was only natural
that they should accept the responsibility of civic service as
tne means of paying a debt of gratitude to friends and
neigh lor.s with whom the years had associated them. I
A. T. Hill and Charley Playle have served the city from :
that viewpoint. They have had at heart only the city's best
interests as they saw them. Surely their accomplishments
have compensated them for their work. Surely the pleasures ;
of their associations and the joy of their success have far i
outweighed the few difficulties. " I
The community can ill afford to have them retire but wo
American "Commonwealths'
The term "Commonwealth" Is the
oiliclal designation of Musvuchii
setts, rennsylvunla. Kemuckv an1
Virginia.
Underworld and Slums
The underworld Is the debased
or criminal .nortlon of humanity. It
does not necessarily have any rela
tion to slums, which limy be mere
ly a low or squalid neighborhood,
although they are frequently found
together.
U'uusual Twins
Twins who do not look alike are
called fraternal twins. They are
often opposite sex and are no more
alike than children in the same fain.
Ily usually are. Identical twins
nre always of the same sex and are
strikingly similar.
HOMII K.M'I.OSIO.V
SEATTLE. June 27 ip, Postal In
spector Charles Rutherford was busy
here today, trying to solve the mya
tcry of a bomb which exploded' In
Terminal postofflce. near King street
station last night. Prom bits of
wrappings, string and splinters ot a j
wooden box. Rutherford hoped to find
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and by whom it was sent.
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U ideal state of vital, vigor- jjj H . M g
If A oiis health, which exercise, A ' H m wvl&'Bf
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OUR MONTH-END
EVENT ENDS MONDAY
JUNE 30TH
HAVE YOU SEEN?
The $31 2-Trouser Suits for $23-75
$39.50 Ladies' 3-pc. Suits lor $19.75"
Keg. 59c Ladies' Hose, 3 pr. $1
49c-59c Cotton Prints, 3 yds. $1 "
$1.50 to $2 Ladies Silk Hose -$p9
$35 - $39.50 Ladies7 Coats $19.75
Reg. $1.95 Munsing B!oomers-$l750
THE MONTH-END EVENT
IN LADIES' FOOTWEAR
All light colored Enna Jetlick shoes together with a
group of short lines of both black and light colored
shoes featuring medium and Cuban heel styles with a
few high heels included. The former ;values of these
shoes ran to ? 10.00 now
$1.95
Also Values to $12.50 Now
Selby Arch-Preserver, Peacock, Rice",
' O'Neil, etc., in black, white and light
colors. This group features the Cuban
and Spanish heels in styles of pumps'
and straps. Former values to $12.50.
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Many Bargains Listed on Want Ad Page
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W. H. BOHNENKAMP CO.
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COMPANY
PACKERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MT. EMILY PRODUCTS
City Grocery and Market Main 75-50 Hoover Market Main 755
Economy Grocery and Market Main 57.1-4S Fir Street Market & Grocery Main 700
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LATEST SUMMER MODES
,1 Colors - All Wanted Materials
$6-50 -$15.00 -$io.oo
SU3IMER HATS
$4.00 -$5.00 1
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Our slaughtering is ojn to GENERAL INSPECTION at all times to the Public. )Ji
Our STATE ainitation score is 97 one of the highest in the State. You are Pl
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Choice Steer Cuts.
PORK SHOULDERS, h...l9c
'i or whole.
VEAL CHOPS, lb 25c
Milk fed. Nice loin chops.
SLICED HAM, lb 30c
Machine sliced "Jim Vaughn"
It lowers the cost.
SHOULDER STEAK, lb. 23c
Cut from the round of shoulder. g
LOIN PORK ROAST, lb. 23c fi
First cuts loin. H
BACON, lb ...22c 1
Streaked with lean. . H
HAMS, lb ..28c a
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Cakes
GROCERY DEPARTMENT
New Potatoes g
Just arrived, large fluffy l ancy s,ooth stock. 0
'n(I! vanilla flavor. 25C
Cartons 19c 9
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Telephone Variety. f j
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Golden Age g
iMacaroni, Spaghetti and W
noodles, large double pkg. El
3 for 29C
Coffee S
Mt. Emily, Fresh Roasted W
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String Beans n
Reg. 25c and 30c values.
dlL... 19c
Brooms
4-Tie, reg. S5c Kitchen
Rrocni. PTA
Special
Pork & Beans
In tomato souce. Iarge
tins. Special
2 for
35c
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