Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-08-01
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP
The writer's career as editor and
publisher Of the Polk County Observ-
er is as a tale that is told. With
this issue of the paper ownership Of
the plant and subscription list passes
to the Observer Printing Company, a
corporation duly organized and Ii
censed to conduct a general printing
and publishing business in Dallas.
1t is not without certain feeling of
regret that | retire from the Polk
county newspaper field, where, for
twenty years | have labored to build
up newspaper that would be credit
able to the community and to its
owner. IL, during the years | have
guided the destinies Of the Observer,
the paper has contributed in any
measure to the upbuilding of Polk
County and to the happiness and
prosperity of its people, / am content.
| have at all times endeavored to
make the Observer a safe and sane
avoiding, as far as weak
human nature would permit, all per-
sonal prejudices and dislikes in the
presentation Of the news and in the
expression of editorial opinion; stand
ing for greater Oregon, more
prosperous Polk County, a buster and
more attractive Dallas; for the great
est possible measure of personal lib
erty consistent with law and order,
and for the overthrow Of the fanatic,
the demagogue and the shyster. AS
to the measure Of success achieved,
the results will have to speak for
themselves.
And so, after all these years, the
ownership of the Observer changes.
1t is gratifying to know that the pa
per is passing into good hands-into
the possession of men who have
achieved success in other newspaper
fields and who come to Dallas bearing
the highest recommendations as to
ability, enterprise and integrity; men,
who, after having investigated bust
ness conditions in every portion of the
great Northwest, come to make their
homes in Dallas and Polk county
to be with us, and Of us. While new
arrivals in Oregon, these men are not
strangers. Having lived in our sister
state Of Washington for many years,
both are familiar with the Northwest;
with its past record Of growth and its
future needs for development and
prosperity.
Mr. Eugene Foster, the new editor,
comes from the city editors desk in
the Office of the Aberdeen World,
one of the brightest and most enter
prising local daily papers on the
Coast Having devoted his energies
and talents to newspaper writing
since his boyhood, he is familiar with
every phase of the work, and il is GER
tain that the Observer, under his able
guidance, will exert strong influence
in promoting the growth and welfare
Of Dallas and Polk County.
Mr. w. II. Totten, who will have
charge of the mechanical depart
ment, is an experienced printer and
linotype operator. Having been con-
nected with some of the largest pub
fishing houses of the East and on the
Pacific Coast, his ideas are those of {
The modern, progressive printer who
the value of good print
ing to the twentieth century business
and professional man. With Mr. Tot l
.en in charge of the Observers press
md composing rooms. it is safe to
'rediet that new machinery and equip |
nent will be added as rapidly as il is /
leeded TO meet .he demands of a
field. G
With the business, to which have /
riven the best years of my life, in q
nch capable hands, | now bid fare a
veil 10 my readers. To the friends G
Who have accorded to the Observer c
heir business patronage and kindly Q
/ tender my best &
hanks. assuring them that this sub c
tantial assurance of good will and il
viii not be forgotten. To c
ny brothers Of the Oregon press a
very one Of whom / can proudly a
cunt as q friend-I extend my CRATE A
al appreciation for numberless kind {,
esses and courtesies. NV long asso- G,
iation and vide acquaintance with
hese loyal Oregon boosters and
rinces Of good fellows will ever hold n
cherished place in memory. e
And now. I lay down my pen and e,
ay good bye II is hard 10 quit 81
alzing after one has been at il for 81
Fenty wears, but beg a final word: s
'oost Oregon. Spare no effort TO de- II
elop Polk County You cannot over r,
o H. Where there are hundreds of ei
eople here now. there is room for nj
Build up Dallas by spend n
y your money with Dallas merch- d.
MS. Patronize your home ncwspa- ie
ers. and palnonize them literally. h.
o other possible investment viii al
ED sueh. large and quick returns. fo
emember tAat your home editor is, sc
= The peculiar nature Of his calling. ot
a position 10 benefit your town and 70
,ur business more than any other ~
i1 citizen Of your town aud county M
IN benefit Il, and that be is at an -
mes ready and willing to help you. by
EAR in mind that the best towns are TIA
WAYS the ones that most literally ~
rp0rf their newspapers. Enccarage M
Iur editors. help one another. vote an
'sinst popnlism. pave your streets, ee
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