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About Sherman County observer. (Moro, Sherman County, Or.) 1897-1931 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1923)
DUNTY B5i«VE °».««, — wm M oto , Sherman Countv, Ohegon. Established Ï887. 'll COOUDGE FREES ■ WAR PRISONERS 'I Pvidau. December 21 l‘ ” ■' Five Cents iWT'IS GEO. F. ZOOK RELIABLE United "Stt iner I Exam- Amnesty Granted to 31 Viola QUALITY tors of War Laws Remain CHAIM 1 GOODS ing In Prison. ALWAYS AT LOW ORGAN IZATTO! nesty which has been presented re peatedly to three national admlnistra- PRICES b 475DEPARTMENT STORES — Coolidge to commuting the sentagee« of all remaining imprisoned violators The action of the prwMent wW bring about ths release Before Christ mas of SI mon mm serving sentences in th« the federal prison at Leavenworth, In Kan., for vlJution of the espionage Office in Residence OREGON MORO eooooooooooooooooOoooooooi i W. G BRYANT Attorney - at-La w us Hints act. Two of these mop were convicted at Kaneas City in 1919, along with M other alleged members of the I. W. W.; ^no of them were convicted hi Chicago, together with William D. ("Big BUT) Haywood, general secre tary-treasurer of the L W. W., and the appointed aaeletant commissioner of other« were found guilty In Sacra education under Commleeloner John mento fh 1919. J. Tigert. The commutations of sentence were granted upon reoommepdatious of At torney-General Daugherty and a spe cial commlaston composed of former Secretary of War Nowton D. Baker; Bishop Brent, former chaplain of the \oullappreciate , tme The Christmas Spirit has invaded this Store with its hundreds of gifts. Our salespeople are glad to help you choose economically from such holiday suggestions as these. PACT WITH GERMANY MOUa FOR FUTURE mor assistant chief of staff of the army. Office Phone Main 93 Oregon • Moro Boooooooocoooooooooooooooc IRA M. PETERSON Attprqey-et-Law m Practice io AB the Courts of Oregon M.m 541 Phoo. BANK OF MORO BUILDING M oro . . . Oregon • JEWELER Watch Inspector for the O.-W. R. A N. Co. Jewelry and Watch Repair ing given special attention The Dalles, Oregon Dr. Jos. Sanders V.S Moro, Oregon Tenas Strictly Cash Waahlngton, D. C.—In the recent treaty of friendship, commerce and consular rights between the United States and Germany, most-favored- nation treatment tor the commerce of the United States is provided and other points taken care of. It will be the model of future treaties contem Marshfield, Or.—Nine members of plated. Either may draft nationals of the the crew of the lumber schooner C. A Smith dead, one volunteer life-saver other retaining a permanent residence loot, and fourteen of the Smith's crew sixty days after declaration of war. Germany is safeguarded against dis of terror on the doomed craft—to the crimination injurious to her merchant outcome of the wreck of the vessel on marine. American consular officers can in the jetty here Sunday morning. There were twenty-three men on spect in German ports private vessels the craft when she attempted to put of any flag destined for the United State« to observe “sanllaT conditlor 3 and from the moment she reached the and measures,” and shipments of lower harbor the veesel’s plight was liquor. Nationals of either country can such that coast guard men began preparations to go to her assistance. travel, reside, “lease, own and occupy Pounded by monstrous seas, she appropriate buildings.” broached to twice, the second time being fatsl to the craft, the combers BRIEF GENERAL NEWS carrying her onto the hidden rocks of the jetty before she could regain The prohibition party will hold Its her course. national convention at Columbus, O., The Smith, a typical lumber schoon to nominate a presidential ticket for er, left here Sunday morning with the 1924 campaign. 1,500,000 feet of cargo for San Pedro, James W. Good, former member of and proceeded down the bAy, battling the house from Iowa and now practic an onshore gale every foot of the way. ing law in Chicago, has been selected to manage the president’s campaign INCH BOARDS WILL BE THIN tn the middle west. Among the nominations sent to the Lumber Producers and User» Agree senate last week was that of J. Stan ley Webster, federal judge for the to New Standarda Washington, D. C. — One hundred eastern district of Washington, who and sixty-five representatives of the has been serving under recess ap lumber industry and Secretary Hoov pointment. Senator Borah haa introduced a bill er, in conference at the commerce de which would require that no decision partment, adopted a scale of standard effecting the constitutionality of any ised lumber measurements. The conferees agreed to reduce the Act of law could be made without the number at lumber sisee from 24 to 12, concurrence of at least seven mem • and fixed the “lumber Inch” at 25 32 bers of the court. Both sides In Mexico's latest revo of an inch for standard boards and 25-32 for extra else standard boards lution are claiming minor successea for special requirements. Two-inch In the desultory fighting which has studding was fixed at 1% Inches for thus far taken place. The decisive standard and 1% inches for extra struggles for which they are marshall standard. * ing their forces, however, have not These and other standard measures ?et occurred, judging from the meager agreed on will go into effect July 1, reports received. NINE LIVES LOST IN WRECK OF SCHOONER Useful Gift* for Men In Attract! ay Boxes Earrings Silk Hose In Various Styles Th. Favori« Gift Men are sure' to • these useful ar- । cs which are at- r- . lively boxed for SAme of them -e made up in com bination sets. Arm Band and Gar- Sets, single or double grip garters. U t Garter and Suspender Sets, finest quality webs and trimming, s»« to lias Combination Seta of Belts and Garters. A large assortment of Suspenders. Men's and Boys’ Belts, made of finest cowhide leather with good buckles. In in 59c to 1.49 Earrings in the Ma son's most popular styles, fringe and shower pen dants, single and double loops, set with atones in colors to match any cos- turtle. Choose from out varied assortment at a nrice. B 1.69 79c Popular Fiction Copyrighted Editions To meet the large ' hristmas demand for ii •l idar novels by the kn<"vn authors we . mg a large col- >l copyrightec i J.»- wiiMia Games! New and Old! Pleasure-Giving and Educational What more welcome Christmas gifts for the boys and girls, affording more ab sorbing pastime, than games with their great educational value as well as entertaining qualities I Selection here will be a delight I 69c Old Favorite like “Checkers”; the fascinating game of “Post Office’’ that tends to develop alertness and studi ous instincts ; “Spin It” to thrill young minds and "Fish Pond” for great en joyment — to say nothing of many other games. Women’s Moes Nicely Trimmed 1922. CRANDALL UNDERTAKING COMPANY THE DALLES, OREGON Sam JBülbinc, Agent Moro. Oregon : STOCK & WHEAT i- ÍÍANGHES FOR SALE ; F.T.HUkLBURT JAMES STEWART I tHUUtAN COUNTT STOCK A1|D BRAND ' INSPECTOR Yakima Man Heads Irrlgstora Yakima, Wash. —Joseph Jacoba Seattle engineer, designer of the fa mous Pershing stadium erected In Paris following the world war, to the new preoMent of the Washington Irri gation institute. M. Moulton of Ken newick and J. N. Paust of Ellensburg wore named vloe presidents, and Ouy C. Finley of Yakima secretary-treas- urer. Germany Plead» for Food Loan. Paris.—Garmany4» request for au thority to pledge the resources of the reich as guarantee for a loan of |50,- )00,000 to 170,000,000 with which to buy grain and fate abroad waa dellv- iryd la written torm 1116 ™P*ra- Jons commission. McAdoo Candidacy Announce». . Los Angeles, Cal. — William Gibbs McAdoo, war time director-general of ;he American railroads, announced his candidacy for the democratic presiden- Jal nomination in a telegram to W. W. Howes, democratic state chairman, Pierre, 8. D. Msxloan Ambaeeadorehlp Dedined. Washington, D. C.—X B. Creag«r of Brownsvtllo, Texas, bas decllned the Mfar of President Cooüdge to beoome embaseador to Mexico, tt waa a» aonneed et the Whlte Rous«. rf D^PUTlM: L 9ebad«wits, K« m . Oregon: Dr. Jos Saahdera, Moro. Ore.i W. H. Merer, Weeco, Ove. N«w York.—Mr». Qgorgo T. Slade, taught«f of th« IMo Jam«» J. HUI. railroad magnate, died at her home Johnson Will Filo In South Dskots. Pierre, 8. D.—Senator Hiram John son of California will file as an inde pendent republican candidate for the presidential nomlnatldh In the South Dakota March primaries. It was an nounced here. Decision to file as an Independent republican was reached after the state supremo court had lenled him the right to put his name In the minority column, which would have placed him next to President Calvin Coolidge, who has received the majority indorsement of the state re publican proposal convention. prJH-d Mile, snnn;' ‘J, ribbon-rHck tri’vmcJ Strayer Seeks Oregon Senatoren Ip. Baker, Or.—W. H. Strayer of Baker has announced his candidacy for the democratic nomination for the United States senate in the primaries to be hold next May. 1 Octo 98c Women’s Handkerchiefs Men’s Warm Bath Robes Boxed for Christmas Gifts Make Welcome Gifts Women are sure to like these 1 Dainty embroidered Handkerchiefs in fancy boxes for gifts. Three in a box, low priced at Greek King A«ked to Leave« Athens.— King George and Queen Elisabeth will leave Athens for Rou- manla. It Is announced by the newe- papers here. The government In formed King George tn Writing that it considered it advisable .for him to leave Greece until the national assem bly had decided on the regime best befitting th« country. Borah Not Candidate for Preeldency. Waahlngton, D. *U.—Senator Rorah if Idaho “to not a candidate for the presidential nomination of any party," ho said here tn discuaolng a prediction of Frank X John«»«« at Boice, Idaho, that he would «oon announce his can- lidacy for president on the progres sive ticket. Women's full fashioned Hose of pur« #ailk, with lisle garter top and rein forced lisle heel and toe. In black and the popular shades. Our low price, Comfortable and convenient are these Bath Robes and Lounging Robes. Men will appro ciate them as gifts, and you will be pleased with the excellent values. Shown in a variety of patterns and colors. 4.98 ‘<7.50 25c 39c 49c Spencer Perfume Gift Stationery Give Her Ivory in ’ Beautiful Assortment Beautiful pieces of Ivory Gift Boxes tn Fancy Gift Boxes Amber Trimmed 35c to 98c 49c 98c to 4.98 i I Fancy Bath Towels Pink Bine and Yellow • 33c to 1.19 Always Open Saturday Evenings Until 9 p. m. .
