THE OREGON- SUNDAY JOURNAL. PORTLAND, SUNDAY MORNING. APRIL ;U, 1918 ;
iT IN
LIBERTY LOAN IS
NOT BY ACCIDENT
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Result Was Attained by Carefully
Laid Plans of Best Business
and Professional Minds.
PATRIOTISM AT FEVER HEAT
Plan Was to Pave Way for Inten
sive Drive and This Was Car
ried Out With Success.
"You may telegraph- Uncle Sam and
cable the kaiser," announced Old Man
Oregon. "You may tell the rest of
the alatea that again It. is 'Oregon
Flrat' in a patriotic service and that
the honor flag of the third Liberty
loan is to sweep above our fervidly
loyal citizenry fold for fold with the
Stars md Stripes."
. How. was it done?
Not by accident did Oregon In four
days' rally to the war emergency of
the country attain the state's quota of
111, 495. 000 and 30 per cent over.
Behind everything else wan the mar
velous Oregon spirit like an intense
explosive capable of firing the huge
projectile of Oregon' dollars 'with a
force heard at least across the nation
if not around the world.
But every explosive and every pro
jectile must have their rifle to concen
trate energy and aim accurately.
Oregorfa 72-mlle gun waa organiza
tion. Wans 'Were Inrlt'd
It began months ago. William Mac
Rae as head of the clearing ' house,
came out of the second Liberty loan
drlVe with a borne-ln conviction and
that another campaign munt be pre
faced wilh a most . efficient and
comprehensive organization! This con
viction Ha shared by Kdward Cook
Ingham, wfco as new head of the clear
ing house association, became the exec
utive chairman of the thtrd Liberty
loan committee for Oregon.;.
Organisation plans were Invited. Rob
ert K. .Smith, a Itoseburg banker and
publisher, submitted an outline which
won the approval of the committee, and
ne was mails executive manager of the
. campaign. While the masses of Oregon
people were going about their duties of
war and peace with a third Liberty loan
In their mind as a dim possibility of a
distant future, the plans were being
made, without ostentation and without
noise, but In a way that made a definite
line reach from the central committee
to every Oregon citizen and with an al
most exact proportioning of his patriot
ism and ability to' help hla country in
the war. ' ' y
Definite duties in solicitation and
Stimulation of interest were assigned to
8000 of the state's keenest and liveliest
men and women. Kmery Olmstead, a
Portland banker whose high executive
talents are entirely consecrated to the
uses of his country, was put at the head
Of the Portland committee, and Blaine
Hallock. a lawyer, whose ability in,, or
vgantzatlon has been a feature of the
campaign, waa placed at the head of the
out-state organization, whits K. Clark
waa made executive secretary:;
The ability (of these men proved that
the Oregon arm,y of war supporters has
Jts generals, colonels, captains, lieuten
ants and privates -whose ; nature-bestowed
capacity to direct arid do was In
tensified by 'the heartiest readiness to
serve In any needed . capacity, and whose
OREGON
fay v v v . 'v -
ruu J;f J spy.
LIBERTY TEMPLE AT NIGHT t
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Rpmarkable night picture of Libert y
floodlights that illumine the 'white
mjntites. C A. Putnam of the Meier & Frank company, photographic
department, set the camera and timed the exposure.
sense both of obligation and privilege
was not less because the badges of their
service appeared on civilian dress In
stead of military uniforms.
If there were personal differences,
they were submerged. If there were
party lines, they were lost sight of.
Even sex was . forgotten ; men . and
women j performed zealously identical
duties with equal impatience of. delay
and equal discontent with anything less
than their utmost.
The whole tremendous . organization
became j Imbued with the essence of a
spiritual vibrancy like the taut strings
of a mighty instrument instant in har
monious responseto the master touch of
the nation's emergency call for war
service.; .. "
Worked Twice at Hard
Kverybody In the campaign worked
without reservation. They labored twice
as hard as at their own business.. They .
went at: it as If they were going through
Ibarbed : wire entanglements to destroy
the destroying Huns.
In the city, Guy W. Talbot was made
general of the subscription division. The
best men on organization In Portland
came under his leadership. Office room
consistent with a $10,000,000 business
was needed. The Liberty temple rose
in a day on Sixth street the . united
contribution of employers and organ
ized labor under the leadership of Lieu
tenant General J. L. Meier. The city
was divided and subdivided into dis
tricts ; (officers and workers were a
stgnedPto each. A wonderful name
llstingS&ystem was. adopted, permitting
the solicitor to know .in advance what
each person ought to do.
And, I; remember, that practically all
the auditing and accounting of the
exceedingly .-delicate and intricate sys
tem waa donated, the workers standing
by the i Job all night and until daylight
more than once. .v
If anyone wanted a machine, the
Clothes for Men
Here are clothes that
possess smart style with
dignity; the sort of clothes
wanted by men who have
I more important things than
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L-lULIlCa LU L111I1K ilUOUC.
These clothes have every qualifica
tion for your complete satisfaction.
Everything about them is just right.
The best .money's worth for you.
Greens, russet browns, blues, silver
grays, heather shades, checks stripes,
tweeds, soft worsteds, 'basket weaves.
$20. $25 $30 $35
$40 $45 $50
' Spirited Styles in Topcoats
3rd Floor $20 $25, $30; $35, $40
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Temple, taken in the glare of the
structure. It required only three
members of .the Girls' Red Cross motor
squad were aV the door with their own
machine ready to go anywhere. If any
one wanted an errand done, he had only
to lift his eyes to see a Boy. Scout in
readiness. If there was a platform to
be built for speakers, a hint to Colonel
Anderson -or M. B. Coade of the Build
ing Trades association was sufficient.
If there were autos and trucks to be
used in any feature, the auto dealers
had the vehicles ready almost before
the request -was completed. The kaiser.
the unspeakable Turk and' all their
hellions couldn't defeat a people with
spirit such as was shown in this Third
Liberty campaign.
' Mr. Hallock's state organization pro
ceeded without a hitch. In the begin
ning Mr. Cookingham and Mr. Smith
called the chairman for each county
into Portland for enthusiasm, instruc
tlons and organization. The appointing
of chairmen for all communities and dls
tricts followed and each chairman ap-
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Puliilcu tits uwn uuiiiiiiiiiee, Lite commit'
te. appointing the workers, so that ah
solute harmony in every town was pre
assured. Of course, the speed with
which Oregon distanced every other
state showed , the value of such organ!
zatlon.
A patriotic drive cannot be based en
tirely on solicitation organization. There
must be defining of patriotic duty and
Inspirational features. The speakers'
bureau, headed by E. B. Piper, secured
Milton R. JClepper and he and Miss
Steams. never worked less than 14 hour
a day with .tremendous speed rounding
Up speakers, making assignments and
seeing to it there was a crowd for every
speaker and a speaker for every crowd
Nor will anyone forget the services of
J. L. Kthertdge In organization of street
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j AU Manner of -Publicity .
Publicity in such a campaign has
many ramifications, necessitating the
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NO FLAGS -ON HALL;
DAN
BLAMES
MAYOR
GEORGE
BLAMES
DAN
Council Authorizes Purchase of
Flags and Will See Hall Is
Decorated Next Time.
Who was to blame for failure to dec
orate the city hall with American flags
on Liberty day?
Mayor Baker claims that the fault
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lies with Commissioner Kellaher
the latter says "his honor" is to blame, j
The controversy, rose to Its height
Wednesday, when the council was asked
to authorize purchase of 70 flags.
'Where are all the city flagsr asked
Commissioner Barburj
The Auditorium borrowed them," an
swered Kellaher, glancing at the mayor.
Mr. Kellaher, you can t throw the
buck to The Auditorium and force it
to bear the criticism for your failure
to decorate the building on Liberty day,"
said Baker.
Whereupon Commissioner Kellaher ex
plained that to had endeavored to se
cure the return of the flags from The
Auditorium and failed in the effort.
Mayor Baker promptly held that' the
flags had not been requested by him and
that he believed Commissioner Kellaher
had forgotten to decorate the building.
The council authorized the purchase
of new flags and . Commissioner Kella
her announced that the building would
be In full patriotic regalia on the next
Liberty day.
Fairvie w Church Has
Flag With 37 Stars'
Falrvlew, Or.. April 13. A service flag
carrying 30 stars, two of them gold ones.
was dedicated with appropriate services
at Smith Memorial Presbyterian church.
Falrvlew, Friday evening. Rev. I. B.
Self, pastor, officiated. The flag was
made by the U. S. class of the church.
Addresses were made by Conrad M. L.
Pratt, G. A. R. veteran: C. J. Mues-
sopher, a Spanish-American war veteran.
and Mrs. Louise Palmer Webber or Salt
Lake City, a forceful, entertaining
speaker, who is in Oregon in the inter
ests of patriotic service. W. J. Troy,
singing evangelist, who with S. J. Reld,
Is conducting services at Smith church, i
sang a number of selections.
use of every possible medium. The pub
licity committee was headed by J. C.
Ainsworth and George M. Trowbridge
and they appointed Dan C. Freeman
as director of publicity. From that mo
ment Mr. Freeman lived only to din
thtrd T.thertv loan Into the mhid of
every citizen. Newspapers gave great !
areas of space, every inch of which was
rntttP(1 hv war news. Ad writers con
tributed Inspired work. Newspaper re- J
porters did double duty. Outdoor ad
vertisers, direct-by-mail advertisers and
car advertisers all did double what was
asked. Merchants, not content with
turning their space over to Liberty loan
advertisements filled with Liberty loan
exhibits their windows.
In addition to all the routine organisa
tion provision was made for a special
features division whose members should
supply the preative element of ideas that
should make Liberty loan events more
startling and Impressive. This division
was attached to both the speakers and
publicity committees. Its chairman was
assisted by the best "Idea men" In town.
W. J. Hofmanri organized the best mili
tary parade ever seen in the West. L L.
Riggs put on noon programs for busi
ness organizations that In every Instance
attracted capacity crowds. Walker L.
Campbell made a record with the Instal
lation of the recording device and the
bannering of the official slogan, " 'Tls
Freedom's Call ; Lend Your All," both
of which were adopted after competi
tions conducted by the committee. A. C. j
Black took charge of out-state features !
and W. P. Strandborg handled the spe
cial features for Portland crowds. J. O.
Wilson came Jn strongly with plans for
fraternal participation.
Features Highly Commended
The final Jubilee, celebration, with
slx simultaneous mass meetings m
Portland Saturday night, was con
ceived and organized by the special
features committee.
The musical features of the cam
paign won the highest praise. Mrs.
Thomas Carrlck Burke was In general
charge, with George Wilbur Reed In
Immediate direction of bands. Bands.
choruses, choirs, soloists, all capable of J
ventolins their patriotism in the form
of songs or instrumental music, were so j
eager to serve that it was frequently a I
question of how to keep a program j
from becoming too long. xne music
committee made the entire campaim J
thrill with song and showed the peo- i
ole both how to sing and to give. I
No giving or credit in tne campaign
can include all those who deserve it.
One thinks down the line of volunteer
service and finds the representatives
of every profession doing their bit, clear
through to the stenographers who vol
unteered a minimum of 10 letters a
day when getting letters written was a
vital necessity. And among the major
credits must come r uruanu a ineuireB,
for they put on four-minute men talk
ing Liberty bonds, soloists and choruses
singing Liberty bonds, and slides adver
tising Liberty bonds and mass meetings.
The theatre managers were willing to
break up their own programs and almost
to dispense with ther If necessary, to
help, the campaign.
Oregon Spirit Behind All
With this splendid Impulse everywhere
felt to count the best as the least that
could be given, it is no wonder that the
small subscriptions by people, who fre
quently sacrificed until it hurt, consti
tuted the bulk of Oregon's Investment.
Oregon went through first by vlftue
of ' the Oregon spirit, backed by the
unexampled organization which Robert
E. Smith so unobtrusively and yet so
masterfully , directed.
Oregon has launched . defiance at the
kaiser. Oregon has sent a message of
love and loyalty to the nation of which
this state is part. Oregon, has done
this, not in the spirit of boastfulness
and pride, but as a means 'of showing
that all our men and women, all our
resources, all our energy and all our
money are entirely turned .over to the
government to be exclusively devoted
to the business of making war until it
Is won. When Uncle Sam calls the
service roll of states. Oregon, with high
heart and unceasing devotion,, answers :
"Present" - - - - .
Makes Two More Flags .
Chicago. April ' 13. Mrs. Belle M.
Ocker, the "Betsy Ross" of Chicago, who
crocheted a large American flag for
President Wilson, has completed work
on two more flags, one a French tri
color for General - Joffre and another
American banner for General Pershing.
The flags are now on -view here at the
Red Cross bureau."- , .
Flag Dedication Held
By Lebanon Church
Lebanon,' Or., April IS. An impressive
flag dedication service -was held at St.
Edward's Catholic church here, when a
large American flag and a service flag
were dedicated. Rev. J. L. Carrlco, pas
tor, officiated. Sponsors for the national
emblem were J. Hermans and Mrs. M al
io n, and for the service flag. Mrs. Frank
Devlin, mother of the first parish boy to
enlist, and Peter Duerst. father of a
soldier. The meeting, was a real com
munity get-together with a patriotic
motif; G. A. R veterans, W. R. C- mem
bers, and city and women's club offi
cials being present.
Mrs. Meislnger Miller led the song
service. Mrs. Frank Devlin sang "Ave
Maria." Rev. J. R. Buok and State Sen-
ator Garland, and Father Carrlco, were
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the back. The suite Is finished in dull mahogany and very generous In size.
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A full-length piece with soft spring cushions, two pillows
and one roll for the back. A pretty medallion in the
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THE CHAIR
The chair is of generous size, being exceedingly deep, with
loose cushions for the back. The Karpenesque spring seat
adds unusual comfort and the cane back and ends enhance
Its appearance. The special price is
Exclusive Agents for
Sewing Machines
On Very Easy Terms
Our sewing machine department is a
very busy one these days. There are
many excellent new models that have
created a wonderful Impression with
the housewife. Remember, it Is not nec
essary to go to big expense to get
really good sewing machine, for some of
these "Standard" models are marked at
a less price than ordinary machines will
cost you. Remember your credit is good
on any macMne you may purchase.
$1.00 A WEEK
Pretty Black Enamel
Butterfly
Serving Trays
69c
A fortunate purchase brought tis a
number of these dainty trays. They
come in two sizes, lOVi.by 17, 11 by
18. ' They are built with flush joints,
rounded comer and rim sides. The
trays are of polished black enamel,
with dull center hi butterfly decora
tion in black and gold.
Two Sizes: , .
10V2xl7 11x18
Dinner Sets
Priced So You Can Buy Them
An excellent assortment of pretty
low-priced dinner sets ia 48. 6 and
100-piece combinations. Both deco
rated and plain sets that are pleasing
in both design and decoration.
$159
A suite that
Six Cane
Back Leather
Seat Chairs
design, that is made throughout of
selected oak and splendidly finished,
and one that we offer at a price con
siderably, lower than its actual value.
Tou may purchase it complete, as
shown, or in separate pieces.
Buffet $45.25, Table $29.50
China Closet $31.75
Chair $8J5
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BRITISH
GOVERNMENT
REGULATING
MPORTS
OF CONDENSED MILK
War Trade Board Issues Notice
That -Shipments Except to, the
Government Are Suspended.
The serious : accumulation of con
densed milk In the Oregon district adds
Interest, to the; following announcement
issued by Vance McCormlck, chairman
of the war trade board :
"The war trade board wishes to an
$C(V50
Karpen Furniture
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ROOM SIZE RUGS
The Most Complete Display of Rugs of All
Grades You Have Ever Looked at
By all means see this new rug showing, it Is remarkable it con
tains more new desirable up-to-date rugs than we have ever ex
hibited at any previous time- .
Seven Patterns 8-6x11-6 Seamless Burlington
BRUSSELS RlGS $19.85
For people who desire to cover their floor at small expense, these
-6xll-6 seamless Brussels rugs will meet their every requirement.
They are very choice rugs at the price and come In seven different
patterns patterns you will approve of when you see them. Buy
yours this week make your selection while the assortment is new
and complete.
8-3x10-6 Fiber Rugs at $13.35
9x12 Fiber Rugs at. . $14.95
$1.60
Fine Inlaid
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. $1.45
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PATTERN
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$47.65
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Buffet
nounce that It has been formally ad
vised by the allied provisions export
commission that the British government
has issued an order prohibiting on or
after April 1, the Import of condned
milk, except by the British government.
This order also provides) for the requisi
tion by the British government, on ar
rival, of any milk now on the way to
Great Britain which may arrive on or
after April L . . . - j. t
In view of this fact, the war trade
board states that no further export li
censes or renewals of export licenses
for condensed milk consigned to Great
Britain will be cranted. with the ex
ception of those applications bearing the
approval of the .Allied provisions ex
port commission.' It would also appear
inadvisable for those shippers at pres
ent in .possession of export licensee for
this commodity to attempt to make ship
ment unless they desire to have same
requisitioned upon arrival.
f Advises Hoe; Raising
Klamath Falls.- Or.; AprtJ 1. Louis
Gerber, livestock grower of Klamath
county, has returned from California
$1.70
Fine Inlaid
LINOLEUM
On Your FI
oor
$1.53
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points .on ' a business trip "and reporCs j
that the stockmen of that state had- a
narrow escape from losing most of thcltv
stock - owing to the extended ,droutb
He states, however, that the rains cant
In the nick of time. Mr. Gerber'e ad-
vice .to his fellow-etockmea in KUmaJa
county.' after looking .over the aituattfca
in the south, ts to increase bog 4rod ac
tion here. . ;' . , '
, : 'Clifford JL Server ", .
Kstacada, Or..' April 13-ClIfford 1L
Server of Currlnavllle died at the fampy
home. April after" an Illness extend
ing over several months. Mr Sarvee
was first stricken with paralysis, but,
other complications hastened bis death.
He was born In Virginia, being M years
of age. Came to this vicinity 10 year
ago. residing for a time In Portland,
Oregon City and Garfield-. A few years
ago he nr.oved to his farm at-Cerrlns-vllle.
He I survived by. a wife st
three children and other relatives la .
this vicinity. - "
$1.00 a Week
Buys a Hoosier
TheHoosler Is the most complete' kitchen
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reducing features space for over 400
articles all within arms' reach. The
1 loonier saves miles of steps and cuts
Kitcnen work in nair. Kvery woman
snouia own one. t
O f f e rings From the
Drapery Store
New Figured Madras
75c V-
We offer for tomorrow a big shlp'
ment of new figured madras In blue,''
green, brown, rose and mulberry. Kx- ,
cellent quality, new and unusual,
designs. j , :?
Cretonnes Up From
35c ' " i
These new spring cretonnes are un
usually beautiful. Practically every"
wanted design and grade are shewn.
The new things we have to offer this
week up from 3ic per yard are the
best values we know of.
$9.00 Silk Shades
$6.85
Silk Ismp shades In blue, gold and
rose. It-Inch size, usually sold at I-
Nets and Scrims' !
A full and ramnlflt Una of nlaln mrA A
figured nets and scrims at moderate '
prices.
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