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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03
A PROGRESS EDITION.

For the purpose Of exploiting the
advantages of Polk county to the
world and inducing the removal to
this section of as many new families
as possible, The Observer has ar
ranged for the publication Of an extra
edition of this paper, to be known as
"Progress Edition. 1t will be
profusely illustrated by means of
special pictures of interesting scenes
in Dallas and other towns of the
county, and will contain vast
amount Of useful information.
It will in nowise be restricted to
Dallas, but every effort will be made
to treat all portions of the county,
and every town and every community
will receive share Of the advertising,
and will be afforded every advantage
to herald its advantages and its at
fractions as place of residence, and
for the investment of capital Believ-
ing, as they do, that Polk county in
its entirety, offers unrivalled oppor-
tunities, the publishers of The OBJ
server aim to make the forthcoming
Progress Edition a publication that
shall in every way be worthy of the
"Blue Ribbon" county of Oregon
the peerless gem of the great Will
lamette valley.
Many other counties Of the state
and nearly every community of any
size have, in the past, been the home
of Especial editions" and they all
have benefited in proportion as the
issues have been patronized, but Dal-
las and Polk county have never, so we
have been informed, received thor
ough write-up in an issue of this kind.
Believing that the time is now ripe
for it, The Observer has decided to
undertake the responsibility.
But, however much the publishers
of this paper may wish to succeed
with this venture, their efforts will be
unavailing without the hearty support
of the people. They cannot, in reason,
be expected to devote their time and
energies to the work and expense of
putting forth an issue of this magni-
tude without assistance from business
men and others which will, in meas
ure, remunerate them for their labors.
AT the same time we guarantee to
patrons of the Progress Edition, am
pie return for every dollar invested,
not alone in financial way, but in
the satisfaction which every loyal
booster must feel in doing his share
to promote the prosperity of the
whole people. If Polk county ex-
poets to take the place that rightfully
belongs to her in the forefront of Or
egon's progressive communities, her
people must awaken to the unrival-
led advantages here offered for the
homeseeker and do what is possible to
herald these advantages to the world.
In this modern age, it is the hustler
that succeeds and the time has come
for hustle on the part of Polk county
people.
The publishers of The Observer
want to make the Progress Edition a
credit to the county, and with the CO.
operation of the people generally this /
outcome will certainly result.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03
REPORT SHOWS GROWTH
Dallas Public Library Figures For
September Indicate Expansion Over
Same Period Last Year.

The regular monthly report Of the
Dallas public library for the month
of September has been compiled by
Miss Jennie Muscott, Librarian. AL
though the past month is the dullest
in the year, the figures show that
the privileges afforded have been
sought by a comparatively large mum
ber of people. During the months of
August and September the library
was closed on Sundays, but from now
on the usual Sunday hours will be
maintained.
Herewith is given a comparative
statement for the month of Septem-
ber of this year and of the preceding
year, indicating the growth and in
creasing usefulness
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03

A japanese expedition to the South
Pole has come to grief and been oblig-
ed to return to civilization for more
food. The explorers also lost their
dogs and encountered many other
drawbacks. With all their boasted
strides towards civilization il seems
that the "little brown men" are still
away behind If the polar hunters
had been on 10 the latest, they would
have returned and asserted that they
had discovered the pole anyway. Then
their countymen would have brand
ed one Of the number as a faker and
conferred all sorts of honors upon
another.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03
SIMPLE ORNAMENT FOR LAWN.

ing, ran a piece Of thin wire through
the top of each rib, taking turn
around each eye. 50 as to keep the
ribs apart at regular intervals. and
then sunk the handle deep into the
ground In a small circle cut out Of the
sod in the middle Of the lawn.
Then she planted some sweet peas in
variety of colors, and now she has a
Josephs coat mound of color that is
an absolute delight And, obeylng the
old adage, "the more sweet peas you
pick the more you'll have" she has
her vases all through the house filed
all the time
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03

tiDue in connection with The main
business of earning living than en-
richment and enlargement Of the mind.
which is the best gift of university
life and its proper though seldom real.
lied continuation after the university
has been left behind.
Except for those who have made
the acquisition of wealth and power
their definite aim in life ! think the
farm offers advantages superior To
those of business or the professions"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03

The attempt to make political cap
ital ont Of the employment Of "honor
convicts" In a hopyard near Salem is
carrying matters TO extremes. The
Observer isn't fighting Governor
West's battles, but it loves fair play,
even in politics. If the prison occu-
pants are 10 be permitted to labor
outside the pen It is immatenal
whether they work in hopyards or
hricl-varis.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03

Nat Goodwin has lost his laurels. A
Siletz Indian squaw has been married
IA times, taking her last spouse only
last week. This will cause Nat to
turn green with envy. But give him
time. He isn't over 60 and has a
promising and attractive dotage be-
fore him.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03

According 20 a Salem newspaper
sthe counties Of Benton, Lane, lam
and Marion" have joined in an ex-
hibif ~ their resources 20 Be shown
af the comnig Land Show in Omaha
The entire exhibit viii be- consolidated
Is Willamette Valley display. F"
II tlis be true. The Observer would
enqnire Tire reason for emitting Polk
county from the collection. Il appears
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03
L arm ana
Garden
GOOD LAWN BEAUTIFIER.
Its Foundation Is Only an Old Umbrel-
M..A

Its Foundation is Only an Old umbrel-
la Frame, but It's Most Artistic.
One does not need the services Of an
expensive landscape gardener to make
ones lawn a thing Of beauty. OF
course, thick. well rolled and well
cropped turf is the prime necessity,
but there is always needed some bit
Of color to accentuate the eve resting
beauty of the long sweep Of green.
Here is the way one ingenious wom-
an secured centerpece for her sward.
according to Popular Mechanics:
She dug up an old umbrella from the
attic. cut away the faded silk cover
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03

sore Eyes OF Three Years Standing
cured. Miss Efne Faulkner. New Cas-
tle. Pa, writes Sutherland's Eagle
Eve Salve cured me Of a case OF sore
eyes of three years standing. I cheer
fully recommend Il % anyone On need
of such a remedy.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03

What makes Cleyeland's Baking
Powder SELF Quality and price. 3-lb.
cans. Sl.00; 5-lb. cans, Sl.65. Ask for
the cans with the screw top and metal
handle under regular cover. S-25-2m
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03
Rsne Seed For Hous,

If little rape seed is sprinkled in
with the rye a variety Of feed will be
provided and the hogs will do even
better than upon rye alone.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03

Mrs Bess T. Baker. took first prize
as best pastry cook in Polk County.
She always uses Cleveland's Baking
Powder. S-25-2m
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03
To Move.

After September 80, my Office will
be on the second floor of the new Will
liams building. Walter L. Tooze, Jr.,
attorney. lOlI
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03

After October l.. phone an orders
for ice 20 Wehster's confectionery for
Star Transfer Company. 4t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03

that right here exists an opportunity
to display the wonderful richness of
Polk county soil which might result
in bringing many new families to its
broad acres that await development.
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The value of newspaper advertising
was emphatically proven last week in
Dallas. A resident of this city in
serted small ad in The Observers S
classified column, to the effect that
the "party who stole a stove and
some lengths of pipe from a certain
barn were known and a prompt return
would prevent trouble. /" The paper
had not been issued more than 10
hours when the stove owner was
pleased to find his stove and pipe in
its formr place in the barn. 1t cost
him twenty cents for the advertise
ment and he consequently feels that
he has the biggest end of the bargain.
This merely goes to show that Dallas
people read The Observer-event those
whose identity is shrouded in mys-
terry.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03

Pouring Il small QtHntiiN ut Kerosene
into the hills of ants "a, ar the mousse is
said to be an effective Meals VI driv.
ing them away.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03
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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03

II you want hns photographs Cher
rington is always ready
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03
Brief Suggestions.

Go over the orchard and see that all
the wounds are well painted.
The golden wax bean is a favorite
with many garden makers. 1t is
tender. of good quality and stringless,
II a small pig is chilled it can be re-
vived by dipping 1t in water as hot as
you can bear your hand in, then wrap
ping it in warm flannel
Don't keep your horse in an over
heated stable and then stand him for
hours In a freezing atmosphere and
wonder how he became paralyZed.
The durability of the mule is
strong point in his favor. He lives and
works to a good old age. His sense"
Of self protection is strong. and he
avoids many injuries.
Never get the idea in your head that
drugs and health are inseparable, for
in most cases 1t will be found that
what we keep out Of the pigs stom-
ach has more 10 do with its health
than what we put in.
Blackberries are very prolific and
ripen at the time they can be econom-
ically gathered and marketed. They
are seldom injured by late frosts and
for this reason are surer than some
other berries that ripen earlier
The wheel hoes are great labor
savers A plow attachment is very
convenient for opening burrows and TO
cover the larger seeds, as peas. beans
and sweet corn. Some OF the CON-
bination wheel tools with drills. culu-
waiting teeth. plows and rakes are very
satisfactory.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03
oss oisssmpsr,

Give the dog ten drops ~ fluid ex-
tract Of uux TUmica aud tweuty drOns
of nuid extract of erg0t three tlass
day.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03
Calf Notes

The calf must be fed right n you
want to get the most out OF Il when
grown up.
Teach the calf to drink its milk from
The 6rst day. Il can never learn this
art so easily afterward
Whole milk may be fed TO the calf
until its mothers milk Is dt TO save.
After that skimmilk. fresh and warm
from the separator. Is all right
II viii not pay to feed a calf whole
milk six or eight weeks and then sell
Il for veal. That costs more than u
comes 10.
TIL the cal. Is one week old IL
should be fed from three 20 ive times
a day. With It's mother it would nat
uraIly feed little 80 time aud often.
Never feed cold milk to a calf. That
win chill It's stomach and injure the
digestion. causing serious trouble. from
which Il Is hard 20 recover.
The calf should have grass or hay
10 nlbble az when three 90 four weeks
old. Thus its hunger can BE- appeased
and rs feed given less often.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-10-03
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. Many things used in daily life
(. have to be bought, but most of
/ our troubles are horn
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-04-28
DEATH ENDS LONG
AND USEFUL LIFE
PASSING OF JAMES M. YAPlE
YESTERDAY MORNING.
Ripe With Years and Highly Regarded
by All Who Knew Him.

James NJ. Yaple, highly respected
resident of the valley. who mas been
prominently identified with its inter-
ests for the last sixteen years, died at
4:30 o'clock yesterday morning at his
home on the Grand canal a half mile
west of Central avenue. Born in Nor
gan county, Illinois, in 1923, he had at
tanned an age quite patriarchal vet I'M
till within year he retained unusual
activity and engaged largely in buying
and selling real estate on his own ac-
count About a year ago he retired
from active business, since when his
investments have been in the shape of
loans
For the last year Mr.. Yaple has been
in declining health, but it was thought
an Improvement would follow a STAY
on the coast. and he was preparing to
go when he became worse and since
last Saturday the end has not been un-
expected. Death resulted from the
complications of advanced age rather
than any specific illness.
Mr.. Yaple is survived by his wife. a
daughter, Mrs. DR.. Luster of Galesburg.
Ill, and granddaughter. Mrs May, of
Illinois. who has been at his bedside
during his last illness. a grandson by
the name of r. r. Dyas, is a newspaper
man of Los Angeles. Mrs. John Per-
rim of this city is a sister of the be-
reaved widow
The home life Of Mr.. and Mrs va
pie was happy and their hospitality
was well known in this community by
host of warm friends. The had no
greater delight than i'm welcoming
Phoenix friends at their home. which
was just far enough in the country
for pleasant drive And considering
the age at which Mr. Yaple became
Identified with the business interests
Of the valley. it may be said that
there was no more enthusiastic citizen.
and no one who had a firmer faith i'm
the future of the country and signi-
fled il by his own investments.
The greater part of his life work
was in Illinois. though the activities
of his later years have also made him
a leading figure in this part of Ari-
IONA. The body will be sent To the
former home in McComb. Ill, for in
terment.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-04-28
TEMPE AND PHOENIX
WILL MATCH TALENT
Typewriting Contest and Play, "Old
Eli" Given BY Local High
Schools.

| The second annual typewriting con-
| test between the Phoenix high school
and Tempe high school will be held
tonight. April %, at the Arizona
| School of Music at s o'clock 4 con-
test in shorthand will be held this
year in addition to the regular type
writing events of last years contest.
Besides this there will be a fifteen
minute contest in typewriting open to
| students of all high school and bust
ness colleges in the territory
The contestants must have been
J bOnifide students of the schools that
| they represent for at least three
months just Immediately preceding
and including the date of the contest.
| They must also be amateurs who are
! engaged in shorthand or typewriting
work in any office during school
days. In other words they must be
| those who spend their whole time in
studying at the schools they repre-
sent. This fifteen minute event will
! be held to establish a record for
Arizona as well as to try against the
United States record for amateur con-
I tests. 1t is expected that a high
Arizona record will be set in this
event and even United States records
may be broken.
The events in the Phoenix Tempe
contest are: .-
l. Advanced typewriting copy-A
class of five representing each school.
.. Beginning typewriting copy-A
class Of the same size but not so far
advanced
3. Advanced typewriting dictation-
Two students from each school.
4. Beginning typewriting dictatiOn
Same number.
s. Advanced horthand-Transcrip-
ton of notes taken at 80 and 100 words
per minute.
6. Beginning Observation-Disclosures
given at so and 75 words per minute
Ribbons will be given the winners
of the different events as well as
medals for first place, and a cup and
banner to the winning school. There
will be about fifteen contestants from
each school, and this will be an in
teresting contest and enjoyable 20 all.
After the regular contest will be
given the play. "Old Eli" This has
about twenty characters and the boys
and girls are working hard to make it |
successful.
The Tempe contestants are being |
trained by Mr.. Karl McMurray of the
Tempe high school and the Phoenix |
people are under the instruction of |
Messrs. G. L. Michaels and w. b.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-04-28

uusly and as that may injure me a
the commencement of my tour l ash
myself what can be your motive?
You reproach me on the score Of my
age; l am 80 years old; my passport
can prove it. Let me tell you, mon
sieur. in France that is the age Of q
Woman's apogee, the climax Of heg
talent and also of her beauty. But
on the stage, and ! call all those to
witness who saw me on Friday,
do not appear 30 and il is the artist
only whom YOU have the right to
judge.
Furthermore in France we have re-
ceived artists who have passed what
YOU call the critical age: Mesdames
Matcrna. Lehman. Brema, Schu-
mann Hcink. but never has one Of
our critics had the bad taste To- make
them aware Of it. 1t is true that
our French critics have intellect while
YOU have heavy hand.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-04-28

son or persons violating this ordinance
shall upon conviction be fined in the
sum of not less than 81 or more than
SO for each and every offence"
Tho knife swapping club of the VIII
lage is against the proposed ordinance
on the grounds that swapping pocket
knives is innocent amusement. afford
ing members of the club the means of
passing away the monOtOnOus hours Of
village life. The club members say
some person who has been skinned
i'm a knife trade is responsible for the
proposed ordinance
The club holds hourly sessions and
when a new victim appears the pro-
fessional knife swappers get busy and
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-04-28
AGAINST KNIFE SWAPPING.
Practice Has Become a Craze in In
diana and Something Must Be Done.

Swapping pocket knives has become
such fad in Owensville that an ord
nance prohibiting the practice will be
introduced before the town council. The
ordinance as drafted reads as follows:
BE it ordained that Il shall be I'M
lawful for any person or persons to
engage i'm the practice of swapping
pocket knives or other devices i'm the
streets. alleys. sidewalks or i'm any
building or buildings within the cor
porate limits of Owensville. Any per-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-04-28

gather in close. The 'unsight and un-
seen" method of swapping a knife is
observed in almost every instance I'M
less some person has a good looking
knife and demands ) or 10 cents on
the side To close the trade 1t is said
that some of the members have made
enough money out Of -he sport to keep
up their tobacco accounts at the village
store
The knife swappers are so busy that
other important dOings are mere
"foolery'' with them. The trading has
got to be craze with most of the male
population Of the village.-Owensvi Ie
Correspondence St Louis Globe-Demo
crat.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-04-28

Those little birthday books are go
ng-but not fast enough yet to suit
us, so well cut the soc price right in
two and sell them the rest of this
week at 30c each. This is less than
cost and you get the benefit. Hinckley's
News e Stationery Store, 136 y. Cen
ter. See them in the window. II
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-04-28
One Conductor Helped Back to Work.

Mr. MILFORD Adams IS his name, and
he writes: II was confined to my bed
with chronic rheumatism and used two
bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy with
good effect The third bottle put me on
my feet and l resumed work as con-
ductor on the Lexington, Ky, Street
Railway. 1t will do all you claim in
eases of rheumatism" 1t clears the
blood of uric acid. Elvey & Hulett,
quality druggists,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-04-28
AGE OF THE PRIMA DONNA.
Mime Hegion May Be So, But She OBJ
iects to a German Critics Saying So.

Paris-Mmc. Hegion, the singer
has given her solution ga "a problem
not free from difficulties In a law
suit against her impresario the fol-
lowing letter addressed by her To a
Dresden critic vas read:
Dresden, Feb. 3. 1906.
Sir: ] wished To commence my tour
at Dresden because I had been told
that the theater was a marvel. the
orchestra Incompatible and the public
delightful al of which proved true
and I thank the people of Dresden
for the warm welcome they gave me.
I had even been told that the critics
were men of talent. but they forget to
tell me one of them was wanting in
ability.
You have criticized me discourte-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-04-28

Foley Kidney Pills contain in con-
centrated form ingredients Of estab-
lished therapeutic value for the relief
and cure of all kidney and bladder all
ments. Foley Kidney Pills are anti
septic, tonic and restorative Refuse
substitutes. Elvey & Hulett. quality
druggists.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-04-28

Reserved seats can be obtained at the
Adams Annex.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-04-28

as marvellous.
J. H Cullimore. the foreman. VIII
was in the building, said that his es
cape and that of the three other work
men seemed providential. They wer'
working near the south wall on tn.
ground floor and were saved from in
jury by the big timbers of tn foo
above them pressing against the soutl
wall thus leaving 4 space between tn.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1911-02-14

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mir fir S6us5ol bntten, mar, oaB CT
einen Iarft fir uuiere IanSipirtbs
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bemerfte Senator @orab bon Soabo.
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IN leBter Iinlte nod ieue nggcuie"
gefunoen? -
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1911-02-14

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unIer great great government By the
people, for the people" iicbt 81 unb
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luihtigere alissaben pprihisenp.
Die 8clber, bic fir einise abiplni
nnslOie 4riessbGfen ein5is nnb ALIEN
fit pulitiide 3mcfe iuegsemprfen,
perihlennert ~merben, ~belauien iiG fir
bic lestcn 5ebn Sabre anf $780,
100000 poer nuf $t0,000,OO0 jcbes
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arbeiter= @eriihernns, ipie pben an
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wahrcnb tie amf bic ansesebene Weiic
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pulitiid,e 9ienite ST. belpbnen, mas i'm
Salle Der peridtpenbeten Belber an
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