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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06

Attention has been called in these
columns to some of the idiotic rulings
that have been made by the second as
sistant postmaster general relative to
second class matter, but these have
been incidents that the press as a
whole has regarded as mere vagaries
that would right themselves in time.
But now an attack is being made on
the very policy that has heretofore
been followed. A postal committee,
composed of three members from each
house of congress, has recommended
a bill which will make all sorts of
trouble, compel the newspapers and
magazines to raise their prices, and cut
off the public from a vast amount of
good matter.
The reason given for this bill is that
there is a deficit in the postoff1ce de-
partment, and second class matter
must be regulated" to make it up.
AS a matter of fact. second class mat
ter is not responsible for the deficit.
Victor Murdoch, single-handed, has
disclosed the cause of about half of
the deficit in the overpayments made
to railroads for services not perform
ed, amounting to about 100000 a
year; and If congress would give up
make proper credits for the immense
amount of government mail covering
the many departments, the rest of the
deficit would disappear.
1t is ridiculous, and senseIess, in an
effort to evade an apparent deficit, to
try to make the ordinary cash mail re-
ceipts cover not only the whole postal
expense, but all the mail transporta-
ton of the executive, judicial, legisla-
tive, state. war. navy and agricultural
departments, and of the scores of sub
ordinate divisions of government. like
that of the pension offices. The deficit |
is only imaginary. not real. 1t would !
be just as sensible for a city running
it's waterworks system to deadhead the |
water for the schools, the city build |
ings, the parks, the fire department. |
etc, and declare there was deficit if |
the private consumer did not pay in |
enough to cover all these items as we'll |
as the expense for regular customers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06

Roland for an Oliver.-Bridget-An
how many av yez be there to cook fer
Mistress-Four. How many of you?-Har-
per's Bazaar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06

What is inconsistency" asked the
curious one. WELL" responded the wise
one, lit is that spirit which moves a wo-
man whose sleeves stop at the elbow to
scoId her husband because he hasn't any
cuffs on."-Chicago News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06
ERON OTHER PENS
"NEWsPAPER HOUNDS"

NEWSPAPER HOUNDS"
Lying newspaper hounds is the
term which one Senator Grady. of the
New York legislature. applies to the
inquisttive gentlemen of the press who
have an unpleasant habit of turning
the white light of publicity on certain
doing at Albany. We don't know any
thing about Mr.. Grady, or the occasion
for his indignation at the newspaper
men, but We venture the guess that he
has been caught by some "newspaper
hound" with his fingers and mouth
smeared with jam from the public pam
try. We have heard this variety Of
GLIB beforehand Invariably it has
been from some SNUG CRATER whose
game had been Spoiled BY newspaper
publicity. 1t was lying newspaper
hound" who started the big insurance
investigation, and another of the same
breed who turned the grafters of the
Missouri legislature inside out few
years ago and started Folk on what de-
veloped into an extremely hot trail Yes
there's no doubt about it; reporters are
mighty troublesome fellows sometimes
Colorado Springs Gazette
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06
AMERICA DISCOVERED AGAIN

AMERICA DISCOVERED AGAIN.
Until few years ago one might have
supposed on glancing at British news
papers that the United States was tuck
ed away In an odd corner of the world
whence few lines by cable and a few
paragraphs by mail would suffice to
give their readers all the news that was
worth the gathering. Aside from poll
tics of international concern vast COM
mercial and financial interests mutual
ly bind the countries to each other in
business way; the social intercourse
between Great Britain and the United
States is great and intimate and 150. 900
Amertcans-with money to spend-are
annually visitors to England and the
continent. There has been a Journals
tic awakening to these and, kindred
facts and English newspapers of late
years have been giving especial atten-
ton to American affairs.-New York
Herald.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06

He has been called to one of your
modern, institutional churches. 1 hear"
On the contrary, If / am correctly in
formed. his new charge is one of the old
fashioned. Institutional churches. Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06

Cassidy-Well. now, iv this paper amt
got these names mixed up I'll ate my hat
CaeseynWhats wrong wild thin? Cassidy
-Snure mere 1t seq: Last night Police
man caesar Jackson arristed Dinnis
OHoolohan in tn act av stealth some
chickens. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06

Borrows-By the way, Knox, did leave
my umbrella in your office yesterday /?
knox-You left umbrella but 1 don I
know whether it was yours or not.-Cyhi-
cago Daily News
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06

Clerk-You can't get a room here for
that man; he's drunk. Man Supporting a
weary friend)-That's all right. What of
that? Clerk-This is temperance hotel.
intermediary and Navy Life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06

Boss" said the fat beggar, 81 amt had
no food for more'n twenty-four hours. -
well, WE'LL" remarked Kidder. Dat 8
de truth, boss, an when 1 t'ink how well
l wuz onct 1t makes lump come in me
troat dat" why don't you swallow
the lump? That might help some''-
Catholic Standard and Times.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06

The western senator had concluded to
retire But do you not owe something
70 your constituency he was asked
NOT cent; not cent!'' he replied. with
spirit L paid em all in advance -
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-06

street
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19
a Lazy Liver

Nay Be- only : .ired liver, oE stsrvoo
liver. Il would be stupid as well "a
sayars thing 70 beat weary or starved
nm t.acsuse he Jagged in his work. &c
N treating the tagging, torpid liver II L
: great mistake 10 lash it with strong
drastic drugs A torpid liver IS but an
Indication Of an ill-nOurished, enfeeoled
body whose organs are weary with oYeI
WORK. Start with the stomach and alLleo
organs OF digestion and nutrition. Put
tbcm in working order and see how
oufcl,Iy vour liver will become active.
n P;e-ce's Golden Medical Discovery
has made many marvellous cures Of liver
trouble bY is wonderful control oi the
organs Of digestion and nutrition. 1t re-
stores tie normal activity OF the stomach,
Increases til seeretlons Of the blOOd-mak-
fnq glands. cleanses tie system from poi
soBgas accg4.ulations, and so relieves the
liver Of the burdens imposed upon 1t Dy
the detection OF other organs.
7, -, bsye bitter or bad taste in the morn
t,n T.,or or 1srtable appetite, coated tongue
IC,,I breath. coastipated or irregular bowels
feel weak ezo441 t4EcAf ~sN~'4~-
tess. cbts. pain Or distressSp small OF back
qnaving or d.sl lresse5 teenVs In stomach
oerhaps naasee-NlRsaP>SF>SSAS, 'risings1 ID
tbroet sfter eating. and kin0C symptoms
N veek stomach and torpid liTAA 70 meaI meal'
cine viii relieve you more promRtly q cure
T77-- T-ZIE. iiSIE1ilZ q an Q0ctoL- -RlsL2sS
S1..--r NfI.cal Dlsc2yeTy. Perhaps onIy
= 1z1T u he 7E5Te SYMPTOMS will be present
At one time and yet point 70 torpid liver or
bC,ousness and weak stomach. AVOID ali
bDt bread and biscuits, griddle cakes and
ntber fndlgestlJle food and take the Golden
Medical Discovery - regularly and stick to It's
nee until you arc vigorous and strong.
The ~Disco7cry" IS nOn-secret. non-alco-
bolic. Is a glyccric extract Of native medici-
nai roots with fun list Of its ingredients
rrigted on each bott!e-wrapDer and attested
Dnder oath. is ingredients are endorsed
and extOlied by the most eminent med!cal
writer's Of the age and are recommended 70
cure the diseases fer which it is advised.
Don't accept a substitute OF unknown
cnmpositl0n for this non secret MEDICINE
OF Ksowx COMPETITION
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19

The death OF DR.. James l.. Kirk
patrick marks the end OF long and
useful life A physician OF the old
school, whose practice was by choice
confined TO the rural communities,
Doctor Kirkpatrick professional
career was that Of the faithful, self.
sacrificing country practitioner whose
chief concern Is for the relief of suffer
ing humanity rather than for the
achievement OF fame and the accumu-
lation Of wealth. His was "A kindly,
sympathetic naturethat brought cheer
TO the sick room and comfort 70 the
sorrowing. A man OF wide reading,
deep reasoning powers, rare wit, fine
social qualities, aud courtly bearing,
his friendship was highly priced by
his neighbors, who found In him a
delightful companion and a gentle.
man OF the finest type. His passing
at the ripe old age Of 50 years brings
TO a fitting close life Of useful and
conscientious endeavor.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19

Linn Is rot alone In the matter OF
settling out thousands Of fruit trees
this season. Polk, Yamhill, Marion,
Benton and Lane are each doing their
share toward making the Willamette
Valley one Of the greatest and best
fruit raising sections in the world. In
few years these counties will reap
the benefits. When a section Of coun.
Try shows disposition to do some.
thing for itself there Is always
prosperity aud an air otactivity that is
invigorating and catching. Browns
VILE Times.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19

The Willamette and Hood River
apple raisers have at last buried the
hatchet, 80 It's said. Well, it was a
harmless sort Of battle, anyway, and
its outcome has proved what the wise
ones have known all along, namely,
that the production Of a first-class
apple crop in Oregon depends upon
energy intelligently applied, rather
than upon location. The rivalry that
has existed between Hood River and
the Willamette Valley has been OF
inestlmable benefit to the orchardists
OF both districts, and has placed Ore
gon in the very front rank OF the
apple-growing states Of the Union.
For the benefit Of this important
industry, even yet In its infancy, let
US hope that this spirit Of competition
with every trace Of malice and bitter
ness removed, will be more keen in the
future than 1t has been 10 the past
/ Let the rivalry be intense, but let it bt
Of the friendly sort.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19

The students OF the University OF
Oregon take their defeat by the Cor
Wallis team like true sportsmen and
gentlemen. The current number Of
tho U. Of 0. Weekly, the students
paper, says: "To the students Of the
Oregon Agricultural College, the
entire student body Of the University
OF Oregon extends congratulations.
Tho o, A. G. football team would be a
credit TO any institution. If you meet
Whitman, here's hoping you will win
tho Northwest championship by
good margin" One cannot help con-
trastIng this spirit with that shown by
certain Oregon colleges few years
ago, when, after the basketball team
OF Dallas College had fairly and
honestly defeated every opposing team
In the state, crowds OF rooters from
neighboring schools ilocked to Dallas
and yelled themselves hoarse for the
University Of Washington team, when
the interstate championship was at
stake, State pride counted for naught
with that bunch, but it evidently
counts for much with the loyal young
men and young women at the Univer
sity OF Oregon. BY the way, Corvallis
Itself could pick up a few pointers OF
decent conduct and courteous treat
ment Of visitors from the good people
OF Eugene.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19
Notice to Customers.

We have dissolved our partnership,
and request all who are indebted to US
to call at the feed store on Main and
Oak streets, and settle their accounts
at earliest convenience We desire to
thank our customers for their patron
age 10 the past, and solicit their sup
port OF the firm under it's new manage
ment.
1l-S-4t. RAY & SIONER.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19

Earl Matheny, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. W. Matheny, was painfully injured
Sunday afternoon, his left leg being
broken near the ankle joint. Accord
ing to his own story, the boy was sit,
ting down, when one Of his playmates
jumped upon his knee, the sudde q
shock turning his foot under him and
swapping the bone instantly. The
limb was not bruised or lacerated in
any way, however, and will heal rap
idly.
Justice b. Wilson, Of Independence,
was a business visitor in Dallas
yesterday.
Best job printing at the Observer
office In Dallas and the News office in
Falls City.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19
THE PARCELS POST.

THE Postmaster General will make
n recommendation TO congress WHICH
will settle the parcels post qqestlo3l. ~
Under 1t, parcels may be sent thf9u8i y, y
the mail with II pounds as tne liLhIl
AZ 10 cents straight, to distant places,
hut on a city's own II. +. ID. the rae
will be only 6 cents for the first pound
and Q cents for additional POUNDS.
Thus while 1t will cost Montgomery
Ward & Co, SL25 to send II pound5 70
Jobn Jones, r. F. d. /, Junction City,
II will cost q Junction City merchant
only rs cents. Junction City Times.
Yes, and after this benefcent meas
ure is once foisted upon an unsuspect-
ing people, 1t will be only a matter Of
short time until the firm Of Mont
gomery Ward & Company will get up
a howl about the injustice Of such a
provision, and backed by other ricn
mail order houses, will illexperience little
difficulty 10 inducing an easily-worked
Congress to remove the differential.
Then where will your Junction City
merchant get of;
The proposed Parcels Post Is a cher
ished scheme Of the rich mail order
merchant 70 Increase his riches, and
II the people don't look sharp be will
ges what be is after. The influence
that is being brought TO bear upon
Congress and the Postal Department
10 from an element that cares nothing
for the prosperity Of the country mer-
chant, and the business men OF the
smaller towns will be greener than VIC
think they are II they permit them
selves 10 be fooled by argument like
that OF the Junction City paper and
permit this lniquitous measure TO be-
come a law without protest.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19

"You can always bet On Old Polk
being on hand when there is anything
big doing in Oregon" This remark
by a stranger was overheard by a
Dallas man in Portland, Friday,
when some one had called the atten-
tIon Of the crowd TO the box Of prize
winning Spltzenbergs from the Wal
lace orchard, displayed 10 Olds'
Workman & Kings show window.
Whereupon, the Polk county citizen
experienced a developing Of the chest
that was wholly pardonable under the
circumstance.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19
Photogranhs.

Now is the time, while your Fall
suits are new, TO get your photograph
ready for Christmas. Your family
groups and babes. II you want your
friends 70 know you really appreciate
them, remember them with a nice
photograph Of yourself or family.
HIST T, J. CHERRINGTON.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19
T. J. CHERRINGTON,
Dallas, Oregon.
ColIectiOnsI

l have now been in the collecting
business for about two months. My
success has been uniformly good, and
l have secured a large list Of patrons
during this time. Every effort Will be
made to insure promptness and thor
oughness in my work, and the com
mission charged will be nominal. /
respectfully solicit your patronage in
the future, and promise the best
service possible.
L. D. BUTLER,
Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19

A newspaper publisher receives all
kinds Of proposals to trade merchan-
disc for advertising space. and II ne
is wise, accepts none Of them. Inc
latest TO reach the OBSERVER office Is
an offer to pay for advertising space
ip "BulI Dog" suspenders. Nothing
doing. The publisher Of a paper filed
with advertising Of this class would
soon find that he didn't need the 8uS,
penderg-he would have plenty OF
time 10 hold up his trousers with MS
hanIa
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19
For Sale or Trade.

My home place in Dallas is for sale,
or will trade it for Portland property.
Five acres of land, half in orchard.
Good lO-room house, harm and out
buildings.
9-20-tf Z. l.. HUBBARD.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19
Farm For Sale.

Good S0O-acre dairy aud stock farm
two miles from railroad; good grass
and farming land plenty OF running
water; good house and barn and
sheds. Call on or address JAMES A.
GIBsoN, Sheridan, Or, r. F. D.l.
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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19

Between Dallas and Rickreall. a
Bible, American Standard revision
bound In limp leather, black. Find !
please return to Office of DR.. c. A
Mock at College Dormitory. Ills 2t.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19

The Willamette Valley had the
apples. as every resident knew, but i
required the indomitable will land eour-
age Of a Millard LoWnsdale TO compei
the recognition to which they were en-
AsAIoI
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19
For Sale,

Good span Of horses weighing S2OC
pounds; harness and wagon and
several fine Poland China hogs fol
sale. Address G.. b. LYLE, Dallas, Or
ll-l2-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19

Lost, between Johnson Brothers and
the Postoffice, gold stick pin. Form
of a cross set with pearls. Finder
please notify Left Flnseth. ll-5-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19
Wheat Wanted.

New 1907 National bicycle with
coaster brake to trade for wheat at
market price at Lee Smiths Cyclery.
| 9-3-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19
Shingles For sale.

A carload OF Star A Star shingles
received this week by the SoEHREN
WAREHOUSE Co. l0-l-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19
BIOoded COckereIs.

For blooded Rhode Island Red
cockerels inquire Of d. A. CRITCHLow.
Mutual Phone Green 8, Dallas.
l0-9g-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19

Good vetch seed for sale at my farm
near Polk Station. Inquire of DR.
MARK HAYTER.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19
WHEAT 81 CENTS.

We will pay SO cents a bushel for
wheat delivered at the Dallas FIGURING
Mill.
l0-l5-f SWEENEY BROS.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19

Not | in 1000 who buy
Schilling's Best wants the
money.
Your grocer returns your money if you don't
like Schlings Best; we pay him.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19
PhOtOQraphS.

Since my trip East this Summer, l
have a newer and better style Of photo.
graphs than l have ever had for the
holidays before. Now is the time to
get your pictures and have them
ready. Come in and see what we
have.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19
s4O4O+s+O4o%O++S+O4O+S4O+e
BUSINESS LOCALS. !


DR.. Hayter. Dentist. Office over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas. Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19
Real Estate For Sale.

Below are just a few of my numerous bar
gains in Real Estate | also have for sale list
of residence property that is very desirable at
the prices; also, can accommodate you on a
trade II you want to go to some other state.
s3 acres-House and barn, fenced SNAP. s !, 200
20 acres-Good buildings, orchard, etc. s ,lCO
100 acres-Fine place, new 10-room houses 5000
80 acres Buildings, stock, implements. s 5000
27i -ares-Well improved farm, Benton Cos 5000
l52 acres-Fine farm, well imp. " $4,000
l62 acres-Near Perrydale, fine land, no
buildings, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES $3.50
l6G acres-s0 plow land, fine farm. ..... S $500
100 acres Fine improved valley farm s 5000
$50 acres IS cult, river bottom land, in
Marion county 1000
% acres-Wel improved farm, on Little
Luckiamute ..... ...............,....,,...S4 1900
lO2 acres-Well improved, Little Luckia-
Observation-Disclosures. 800
Is acres-Fruit farm near Ballston...... s 800
253 acres North end Polk county, well
improved &c, .,........,..... ........... I'll 2S5
1872 acres Farm, 20 hops, 80 timber, rest
farming .............,,.,.......S9 $500
800 acres-Fine soil, 100 bottom land under
PIo" '''..''..'......,S 9AOO
leo acres-Good buildings, GO plow land. S 5000
200 acres--Well improved hill land, 90
cleared ..........,,.,....,..$ 900
100 acres-Near Lewisyille, $40 per acre s 1900
6i7 acres 100 plow land, buildings, ETC.,
per dtte...,.... .......,... ...........,..S Il
10 acres-Fruit ranch, buildings, etc.,...$ 30
l6Sla acres-Near Ballston, fine farm. s S, ,425
2}5 acres miles west OF Dallas, al 81. as
Is acres-Suburban fruit traet...,........S COO
70 acres Suburban fruit tract,...........$ sou
10 acres-Fruit land, with buildings .....S 2OOl
Yours for Business,
II. q. CAMPBELL.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1907-11-19

II set
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-07-27

An apartment should be seen on
sunny day before engaging, and 1t is
not legally secured until papers are
signed. The lease is on u quarterly
basis. Payments are made in advance
the 18th OF January, April, June and
October and occupancy given up TO
these dates. But when intending to
leave the tenant should give his three
months notice before the first day Of
these months. Failure to do this and
neglect of the governmental tribute Of
a stamped paper hold him to further
three months liability, as many a rue
full American can witness. To avoid
this 1t is merely needful to buy a
stamped sheet Of paper for 8 cents Of
the tobacconist, legal vender of all
stamps, write the notice thereon and
give II to the landlord personally or
send 1t to him by registered letter. The
concierge, although he collects the rent
and has full charge OF the house, is
neither authorized 10 let the apart
ment nor to receive notices. In the
paper signed by tenant and landlord
the former guarantees TO return the
apartment In good condition, and II II
Is freshly papered. painted and waxed
there will doubtless be something to
pay on leaving, but care and economy
In nall holes make the damages slight
Circle Magazine.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1907-07-27
Some Natural History

f. A. Whitney, of Meeteetsee, Wyo..
rich rancher, is greatly interested in
all charities that help children. In a
recent visit to New York he told a
story about a little Stun urchin whom
he had sent on a months vacation into
the country.
THE lad was so ignorant" he said
that he thought we got mush from
mushrooms and milk from the milk
weed. One morning a woman pointed
to a horse in field and said:
Look at the horse. Jimmy
THAT'S a cow the boy contra.
dicted.
mo said the lady, it's a horse
"Tain't. It's a cow said the boy
Horses has wagons to 'em."-New
York Tribune.