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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
TWO UNMITloATEo PESTS.

With every new springtime there
recur most Of the same old problems
which tax our energy as well as our
Ingenuity. Among these may be men
toned the ny and the rat problem.
These are two Of the most unqualified
and unmitigated pests with which the
human family has 10 deal The fy Is
chiefly an enemy 10 puhlic health. the
rat a destroyer of cereals and manu-
factured product 20 an extent that Il
Is didicuit 20 realize Both viii short
ly begin. 70 breed and multiply. hence
any measures adopted az once 10 kll
on the present members Of the two
uefarious tribcs will he hhor Saving
and very efeciive-the move IN time
that VIII save many la1er On Two
simple precautions win reduce the hy
pest 70 q minimum XII an the bold.
over 1ics On sight and scrcen and lime
their breeding paaceS. chiefly manure
piles and ccsspoclz Sauccrs contain
lng poison solutions made by rcttinr
poisoned ~ paper o. ~ putting iwo
teaspoonfnis of fnrmalin solution IN q
sauoer haif fun % sueciencd water
VII heip IN keerlng doun the number.
~ this q = vel % place some % the
dore out q doors. ~ mems of which
hundreds e fhe fies vIl - killed BE-
f2rs- they 81 inio ths. housa IN
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
street Assessment Notice.

To Minnie Mitchell:
You are hereby notified that the
City Council of the City of Dallas, Or
egon, has estimated the cost of the
street improvement (sideWalk) on
that part of Birch street adjacent to
and adjoining lot in block is, Ellis
Addition to Dallas, oregon. as provid-
ed for in Ordinance No. 1853 of said
City, to be 80 cents per linear foot
You are further notified that the
City Council above mentioned will sit
in the Council Chamber in said city
on the 10th day of July, A. D., 1911.
at o'clock P. M, for the purpose OF
apportioning the cost of such inn
provement and assessing upon each
lot or part of lot or tract of land LA
BILE therefor it's proportionate share
of such cost, and
That all owners and other persons
in interest may attend at such place
and time and show cause, if any they
have, why such apportionment and
assessment of cost should not be
made.
Done by order of the City Council
of the City of Dallas, Oregon, made
on the 18th day of June, A. D., 1911.
Witness my hand and the official
seal of the said City of Dallas, Ore
gon, this goth day of June, A. D.,
1911
SEAL.) CHAS. GREGORY,
Auditor and Police Judge of Dallas,
Oregon
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
TIE WINDOW BOX.

For any readers living in cities and
having no ground space for flower
beds a window box may be arranged
which will pay generously in the salts
faction 1t will give. To give best re-
suits the box for such purpose should
be not less than eight inches deep.
while If 1t is deeper it will be even
better. II should be from eight to
twelve inches wide and as long as one
may desire. The box should have
holes bored in the bottom to insure
good drainage and should be filled
with rich. mellow soil. with a gener-
Gus amount of well rotted manure
mixed in. Geraniums and margue-
rites are the most satisfactory plants
for the window box. but ferns. petu-
Mas, feverfews and other plants Of
the same size will do well. Soil In
such box will dry out very rapidly.
especially If it has southern expo
sure; hence the watering Of the plants
it contains should be frequent.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30


checking the rat pest every known
means should be employed OF the
poisons perhaps the best is cornmeai
dough In which one part Of barytes
has been mixed with nine parts of
meal This should be spread rather
thin on shingles and placed where It
will be accessible to the rats Often
cage trap baited with beef. bacon or
cheese will round up lot of rats We
have seen sixteen caught in such a
trap in a single night, from the great
grandmother down-the whole family.
Soaking the cageful in a pail Of wa
ter ten or fifteen minutes will render
the inmates perfectly harmless. In
view of the fact that rats breed sew
eral times during the season the i'm
portance of giving 'em fits before they
begin propagating will be appreciated.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
CHEAP INSURANCE.

Grounding the wires of the pasture
fence TO protect the stock from the
electrical discharges of summer
storms is both a cheap and effective
method of insurance and. aside from
the loss which the killing of cattle by
lightning involves, saves the sorry job
Of removing the hides and burying the
carcasses of the best cows. steers and
young horses. it may be, on the farm.
The grounding of fence wires is easily
done by punching a hole in the ground
beside the posts at intervals of eight
or ten rods and inserting piece of
wire TO depth of about fifteen inches.
The part above ground should be so
arranged that 1t will touch all OF the
wires composing the fence. When a
lightning bolt strikes fence fixed in
this way the electric current is divert
ed into the ground. where 1t does no
harm.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

hoof or near the heel. Lameness soon
follows, says Dir. Mcintosh of the IL
linois experiment station.
The treatment usually recommended
for sidebones consists In the free use
of cold foot baths or cold water band
ages. Tincture of iodine applied to
the swollen parts is very good. A
blister applied after the water appli-
cations have been made for a week
or so is used by many veterinarians.
The blister is made of two teaspoon
fuls of cantharides mixed with four
tablespoonfuls of lard. 1t Is rubbed
In well with the fingers and allowed
to remain for twenty-four hours,
when 1t Is washed off and applied a
second time the following week.
These applications are continued until
the lameness disappears If this does
not bring permanent relief then firing
of the injured parts and several
months rest will be necessary.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Executors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the un'
dersigned has been duly appointed by
the Hon. County Court of Polk Coun-
ty, oregon. executor of the estate OF
Catharine McReynolds, deceased. Al
persons holding claims against said
estate are hereby notified to present
the same, duly verified, to the said
executor at Monmouth, or to his at
torneys at Dallas, on or before siN
months from the date hereof, and any
persons knowing themselves indebted
to said estate will please call and
make immediate settlement.
Dated this 26th day of May, 1911.
REECE McREYNOLDS,
Executor of the estate of Catharine
McReynolds. deceased.
Sibley q Eakin, Attorneys.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
sIDEBoNEs IN HORSES.
Cause and Treatment For This Form
az tauanass

Cause and Treatment For This Form
of Lameness.
On either side of the coffin bone in
the horse there Is cartilage which
may In certain cases become hardened
by deposits Of mineral matters and
thus lead to lameness They are sit
uated on one or both sides Of the leg
and. bulge above the upper portion Of
the hoof. They may be the result of
Inflamed conditions, bruises or trou-
bles like corns or hoof cracks Slip
ping on the stony pavement Is fire.
quent cause, as well as the great
weight Of the bodies in heavy horses.
If the wagon tongue falls on the foot
at this point the carthage may be in
jured and induce the disease. The
swelling is first noticed just above the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
A DEFECT AND A REMEDY.

DEFECI AND a hEMED
There is celebrated Comlce pear
orchard In the valley in which the
writer lives that for a number of
years produced no fruit. without ap-
parent cause. as conditions of soil and
climate seemed to he favorable. In
vestigation following showed that the
orchard did not bear because the bios
SONS of this particular variety are
largely. If not entirely. sterie-that is,
do not possess both stamens and pis-
ills Acting on this. number Of trees
through the orchard were top grated
with Bartlett scions. AS soon as these
top CRAFTS produced blossoms the or
chard began TO bear, and II has been
a producer ever since. The same plan
may be ensily carried out in the case
Of individual pear trees by inserting
two or three scions of perfect bios
soming variety.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Es.d and Milk produo,ion.

Whatever makes feed taste better or
more enjoyable TO cows increases Its
value for milk production. Early cut
alfalfa is best not only because II
contains more protein than ,lai cut
late. but because its aroma and Its
flavor maize It more palaiuble. The
appetlzlng effect from early cutting
and careful curing OF all forage crops
increases the food value for milk pro
duetion. Freshly harvested aud fully
ground grain is most nalatabe TO dai
ry cows. and II will give best results
Dairymen who grind feed should
grind often. as grain that has lost its
freshness is not best relished.- Farm
Journal.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
WHY SHROpSH|RES
ARE PREFERRED


What has made the Shropshire so
popularf More Shropshires are fed
and marketed In England than any
other two breeds, writes New York
farmer in American Agriculturist. III
this country there are over 1000 breed
ers on the membership roll and more
than 32S,O00 animals recorded. The
reason the breed Is popular is because
these sheep give better returns for
money invested than any other Of the
mutton breeds. The English farmers,
you know. are not slow to ind out
what sort of live stock Is the most
profitable for them TO keep. and Amer
lean farmers are not slow, either The
Shropshire Registry association has
nearly as many members as all other
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

THE swlNEHERD.


One way to improve Iand rap
Idly is to pasture hogs on 1t.
Constant care Is what develops
the pigs into market toppers.
Medium sized hogs are now
most in favor. 1t il best TO feed
hogs for only eight or ten months
After they are year old the
feeding is not profitable.
When nursing pigs scour. the
sow's milk Is to be suspected
The trouble usually comes from
overfeeding with corn. Sudden
changes Of food and the use Of
sour troughs or spoiled food will
cause diarrhea. Give the SOW
fifteen grains Of copperas In her
slop twice day for few days.
Pigs. sows and fattening hogs
should be kept In separate inclo-
sures. They will be healthier
and derive more benefit from
their feeds by such handling
Sows that come from prolific
families are more certain to in
herlt those qualities and become
good mothers than those that
descend from families that are
less prolific.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

Investigations by the Missouri ex-
pertinent station people show that cat
tie fattened on blue grass pasture will
make double the gain on the same
grain for the first three months Of the
pasture season as compared with the
late months of the feeding period The
Investigation covered five years and In
yolved the feeding of 2G2 cattle di-
vided into thirty-six lots. being, as is
said. the largest and most complete
investigation Of this subject ever made
In this country.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Handlinn The Haitian.

Be careful about the early training
OF the dairy COW. The arst season
after freshening milk the helfer for
ten or eleven months to encourage the
inclination TO long milking periods In
succeeding seasons. A young COW Is
more liable to injuries of the udder
by high feeding before or soon after
calving than an older COW. And some
cows nre more susceptible to udder
troubles than others and have to be
fed moderately before and after the
calf arrives.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

There is one medicine that every
family should be provided with and
especially during the summer months.
VIZ Chamheriain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy 1t IS almost certain
to be needed. 1t costs but a ouarter
Can you afford to be without itq For
sale by all good dealers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned have been duly appointed
executors of the estate of Margaret ID.
Campbell, deceased, by the County
Court of the State of Oregon, for Polk
County, and have qualified.
All persons having claims against
the said estate are hereby required to
present them, with the proper vouch-
ers, within six months from the date
OF this notice, to the undersigned ex-
ecutors, at the office of Oscar Hayter
in the City of Dallas, in said County
of Polk.
Dated and first published June 16,
1911.
HENRIETTA VAN GROOS,
JAMES VAN GROOS,
Executors of the Estate of Margaret
ID. Campbell, deceased.
Oscar Hayter, Attorney.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

The woman of today who has good
health, good temper, good sense, bright
eyes and a lovely complexion, the re-
suit of right living and good digestion,
wins the admiration Of the world. If
your digestion is faulty Chamberlain
Stomach and Liver Tablets will cor
rect it. For sale by all good dealers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

The department Of agriculture is Sc
riously considering the Introduction
into this country OF Bokhara sheep
from which comes the fur called Per.
san lamb" All Astrakhan fur is now
raised on territory tributary TO the
Caspian sea. The best fur Is taken
from the lamb when II is only four or
Eve days old. The Bokhara sheep also
make good mutton.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

The uniform success that has at
tended the use of Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has
made it a favorite everywhere. 1t can
always be depended upon. For sale
by all good dealers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Notice Of Final settlement.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersfgned administrator of the estate
Of Henri Alexander, deceased, has filec
his final account in the County Cour'
of the State of Oregon for Polk
County, and that Wednesday, the 26tf
day of July, 1911, at the hour of ter
o'clock in the forenoon of said day
at the Court room of said County
Court, in the City of Dallas, Oregon
has been appointed by said Court as
the time and place for the hearing Of
objections to the said final account
and the settlement thereof.
CHARLES p. COOPER,
Administrator aforesaid
Oscar Hayter, Attorney.
Dated and first published June ~
1911.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Dairy Notes.

The capacity of a dairy COW is
worthless If she does not have mate.
rial with which to work.
The blood may supply the milk. but
unless 1t in turn is supplied by the
food there can be no milk.
The quality of the butter depends
very largely on the care Of the milk
and cream.
If one cannot afford to buy mature
bull, buy a calf and raise 1t.
The quality of the cows milk de-
pends upon the breed and not the
feed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

The Seeing Benton County" excur-
sion, due to leave Corvallis Wednes-
day. was postponed one week on ac-
count of rain. Cleanup day has been
postponed indefinitely, and for the
same reason.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

The Hood River council has turned
down a proposition for a new spray
plant The ste selected vas Objected
% On ths alieEation hat ciors would
oIend residents
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

Fer an kinds Of sore eyes is suther-
lands Eagie Eye saIve Il is a creamy
snow white ointment and would not
in.ure the eyes q a babe. Guaran-
teed- 25c.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

Heppner Times While digging in
his back lot near the creek the first of
the week, D. c. Gurdane unearthed a
half pint flask of whisky which had
been washed there in the big 1908
flood
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Pias Need Exercise.

Don't make the mistake OF penning
the young pigs so that they cannot
pave plenty OF room TO run and play
In the sun on the south side of shed
or other building. Lack OF exercise is
the most fruitful source OF thumps,-
the worst enemy to pigs. All young
animals are made for great activity.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

The Shropshire here pictured
shows remarkable quality. Many
farmers consider the Shropshire
one Of the best all around sheep
they can raise. The breed is of
composite character. which has been
improved largely during the past
century through crossing and selec-
tion and also through better care
and food. In Its production the
blood of the Southdown. Cotswold
and Leicester has been intermixed.
Although the grazing qualities are
good, the breed requires better pas
lures than the Southdown or Meri-
no There are more Shropshires in
England than of all other mutton
breeds together.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

1t is worse than useless to take any
medicines internally for muscular or
chronic rheumatism. All that is need
ed is free application of Chamber
lain's Liniment. For sale by all good
dealers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

Ambrose r. Nichols, of South
Omaha, Neb., has been elected to
teach manual training in the Corvallis
city schools. He has been teaching
this course in the Omaha schools.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

secretary Meredith OF the state fair
oa,u u announces that there will be no
oucklng bronco contest at the state
fair this year. These contests in ,hs
past nave not been a conspicuous
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

Eugene Register: BERTHE Ruth, tho
local trap drummer, has just purchas-
ed fine set of tympani, or kettle
drums, of German manufacture, hand
wrought and made in 1746.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

Port Oxford Tribune: C. w. Zum-
walt has bonded his black sand mine,
known as the Butler mine, to Denver
parties, who intend to get to work
within 60 days. The sand is rich in
gold and platinum,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Horse shoeins a sp'el'A'
GEORGE p. cRAnkk
Fred Evagner's Old stand p'

A manufacturer is IN e''
ence with the Albany Comm4
on the subject Of q iae'e4
verting oregon oak into v''''
ak handles, and the ike
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
GranulateI Eve Lids

Can be cured without cauterizing or
scarifying by the use of Sutherland's 8
Eagle Eye Salve We guarantee it to
cure 25c everywhere.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

Bend Bulletin What is said to be
the biggest sign in oregon, outside oil
Portland, has been painted on the
roof of the Wenandy livery stable by
C. N, Clark. The sign covers space
100 nv 40 feet
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

Ten you shat its for. its name tens
~. Heiis Pine-Tar-Honsy Il ne bezi
cuush medicine ard several million
people aiready knos b. Lcok for ne
utu en- Ihe Hcffie
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

Governor Vests office in the state
house is undergoing refitting. Repaint-
ing is being done and new carpet
placed in the receiving room.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Do Ynm Get The Best

If you have cough, cold, asthma,
Group or any throat or bronchial
trouble and use DR.. Bells PineTar-
Honey, you do. Look for the Bell on
the Bottle.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Get the Best

For skin troubles, sores, ulcers, ecze-
ma, black heads, pimples and all
eruptions Use DR.. Bells Antiseptic
Salve and you get the best We guar
antee it. 25c box everywhere.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

whooping cough Is mol
when the cough is kept l''s =.
pectoration easy BY gi'lns
Iain's Cough Remedy. II n-
in many epidemics O. y.
with perfect success
good dealers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

Many a good young spirited horse
has bis value greatly lessened. II he Is
not ruined. by being compelled TO work
beside a lazy. slow mnie or one that
Is 50 much stronger that to Keep up
with hlm requires a constant strain.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

Forest Grove Pres
Cemetery association n.
2aO0 gallon tank On o.
ground and is making
improvements
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

Often during a season OF heavy rain
fan and humid atmospheric conditions
the danger to the potato crop from
blight Is great To head this OF the
vines should be sprayed when about
seven or eight inches high with a
bordeaux solution. 10 which ursenate
OF lead may be added at the rate Of
a pound to twenty gallons Of solution
% kill potato bugs. n unfav0rable
weather conditions persist a second
spraying OF the bordeaux should be
given In an Interval Of ten days or two
weeks.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
No nnn0lr

In taking DR. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey
for coughs and colds 1t contains no
habit producing drugs. Look for the
Bell on the Bottle.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
State of Ohio, City of Toledo,

Il
Lucas County. SIS.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner of the firm of f. ].
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that the said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case of Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use
OF Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
IN my presence, this 9Th day of Decem-
Der, A. D., 1886.
A, w. GLEASON,
(Seal) Notar,, r,,,,,,,,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
naily' and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
send Tor testimonials free.
F, J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. O
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
rake Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30
Don't Experiment With a CnnrI,

When DR.. Bells -Tar-Honey has
been used by millions of people for
sixteen years with a steady increasing
demand. Look for the Bell on the
Bottle.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

win skln troubles chapz pimples
Hack heaas ccEema cr sores Whca
one tfc teE q nr. Beus Anti.sptic
salrs sm curs yea TrT Il e. oncs.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

In the exhilaration Of what g con-
uonly termed the back 70 the land
movement Il Il merely doing thea q
kind turn % dispossess any who may
have bad n Of the ldea that some sort
q magic is going to make Y possible
Tor folks 10 make q distinguished sue
cess IN Agriculture or horticulture
uhe have made a fzzle IN several 9th
er lines 10 which they have turned
their hands. Succe.s IN the two lines
Inferred TO cones a. q resuit q q
great deal 81 bard. persistent. pains.
inflrk uorf. couplei viii an applic1-
fi1n 81 IrIe1'r1ncs and practical us
dan Il ~ uanarrnent q ihinEA
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

The Pacific Telegraph and Tele-
phone Company is putting its wires
under ground in Chemeketa street
Salem.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

The EuEene Register rroposes g
-hone-comiuE day- o. a feature Of
the lane County fair. % he held next
fan
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

The rainfall at Eugene for May was
311 inches, considerably below the
normal.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-30

The date fur the pcuiiry shoE of
ihs ceiurnhia Hlrer As-cciatioa is to
BE Dscsntsr 50