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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06
PREMIUM LIST NOW READY
Plans Complete For State Fair at
Salem In September.

SALEM, June I'm issuing its pre-
MUM list today for the 6Oth ami
versary celebration and homecoming
week of the Oregon State Fair. plans
for the big state exposition are for the
first time fully outlined. Regardless Of
the fact that money for appropriations
to improve the fair grounds with addi-
tional buildings was cut Off by the
Governors veto. assurance is given
that this will be the best and largest
fair ever held in Oregon under the
auspices of the state.
Premiums amounting to $4,000 will
be awarded and s25.O0o in racing
purses win be hung UP for the har-
ness races alone. in addition to the
purses for running races. The run
ming race speed program has not
been made up as yet, but otherwise
the general plans for the fair are well
under way
The fair will be held. from September
IL to 16. In outlining the various
days for the fair Portland is accorded
with the 2:12 Lewis &
Clark $4,000 trot as the feature race.
The Germans have been accorded
Friday and the Germania $1,000 derby
Will be the feature race. Woodmen
OF the World have been given Tues
day. when the new log cabin OF the
woodmen win be dedicated. The
2:15 woodmen Of the World trot for
a $1,000 purse win be the feature
race of that day.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06
SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERTS
Dallas Band Gives First Weekly Pro-
gram on Court House Plaza.

The Dallas band gave its first week.
ly concert on the court house plaza
last Saturday evening, to fairly good
sized audience, who braved the un-
comfortably cool air to listen to the
impromptu program of music prepar-
ed by Director U. s. Grant. The band
boys had been on duty all day at the
Rickreall picnic, and were somewhat
fatigued, but they did well and their
efforts were appreciated.
At the last meeting of the Com
mercial Club, steps were taken to en-
concerts throughout the summer, and
besides pledging $40 per week from
the Club, committee consisting of
r. Il. Williams, w. A. Ayres and G. L.
Crider was appointed to solicit sub
scriptions to pay the remainder of the
amount required. The idea proved
popular from the first, and the busl-
ness men subscribed willingly, and IL
is now assured that the concerts will
be given regularly each Saturday
hbht oh thV piazza iicAh hoW uheAA
the first of September. The idea Of
holding the concerts has met with
universal favor, and they will draw
big crowds throughout the season.
Through the courtesy of Manager
J. L. White. Of the oregon Power
Company. a streamer Of electric light
bulbs has been provided for the use
Of the band during the concerts. A
still better system of lighting win be
furnished later.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06
WILL ENTERTAIN TONIGHT
Junior Class of High School Prepares
Program For Friends.

The following program viii be rem
dered this evening by the Junior class
OF the Dallas High School. in the as
sembly hall OF the high school build
ing. Il will be the first affair OF the
kind ever given by the members OF a
similar class here. and everybody is
invited TO attend:
instrumental duet, Miss Pauline
coad and Miss Josephine Luebke.
Grafton, Times OF Great Need
Bring Forth Great Men," Miss Olive
Coulter.
Historical essay. The New South"
Georgiana Fisle.
Vocal solo. Those Songs My Moth
er Used to Sing" Anne Garner.
oration. ''companionship OF Books"
Roberta Ballard.
Vocal solo, selected. Ruth Nor
rlson.
Historical essay. "Anerica's Most
vital Strategic Point Anne Garner.
instrumental solo. selected. Miss
Roberta Ballard.
Oration. '-rennyson as a Didactic
Writer" Letitia Shewey.
Drill. with class coiors. girls Of the
Junior class.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06
WEEKLY MARKET LETTER
Receipts and Sales at Portland Union
Stock Yards.

PORTLAND, June 3.-Receipts Tor
the week have been: Cattle 2Oz6;
calves 19; hogs 1850; sheep 77S5;
horses and mules 166.
In the face of light receipts the cat
tIe market continued in its downward
trend and there was 75c difference IN
nrices as compared with two weeks
ago. killers bought extensively IN
colorado and Nebraska and were
slow in taking hold of the onerings
here. With the coming of spring ana
tha use of vegetables for food, the
dor,and for beef has fallen OF and
the high prices which have existed
for the past six months could not De
,,oiptained. The lower prices nave
accelerated trading in stock cattle'
and feeders and purchases for teed
lot purposes are being made Freely
Tbe hog market was lightly sup
plied and there was geherai
strengthening :, of prices. Hogs weigh-
ing around zoo pounds sold at 1900
and the demand was very acuFe'
There was a fair run Of sheep. ouI
not many that could be considered
as irst-class. Lambs sold at 'S.oo
and a fair lot of wethers that aver
sged ss pounds. sold at s4.25- one ios
~ thin wethers sold at 1896 and lz4S
stockers sold at s2.5o.
The horse market showed more ae-
,iyitv. with smooth drafters selling al
tn T,sa following sales are representa-
tive. steers. 1856 to 's.15; cows
E1o to s5.75: calves. s5-25 to 20
stars. s5.5O; bulls. IS; hogs % -
ss.s5; lambs $3.50; wethess. 's.S'
70 s''iY. si.a5: stOckers. a-so; hOrsesm .soo
,ssms - drafters $500; drafters' ,,. szSo
sscb: delivery horses. 'l2S eaeh'
rluqs. SIS each
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06
WILLAMINAs NEXT SUNDAY
Corvallis Ball Players Win Over Dallas
Greys In Sunday Game.

In the Sunday game of ball played
here between the Dallas Greys and
the team from Corvallis. the latter
won, the score being Is to s. About
200 were in attendance. Cooper
short stop. and Monroe. left fielder,
for Dallas. distinguished themselves
by their work. The latter put one
over the right field fence in the Sec
ond inning, and made the only home
run of the day. The game was UNI
pired by Teats and scored by r. w.
Finseth. and lasted two hours and 25
minutes.
Next Sunday on the Dallas diamond
In North Dallas. the Willamlna team
will play the Greys a return game,
that is expected to be worth while
When the two teams met in VILLA
nina some time ago. il took II in
nlngs TO decide who was entitled TO
the victory. The Dallas boys hope to
have their team strengthened by that
time
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06
owns TROUT HATCHERY
,. b. TEAL RAISES THOUSANDS
OF FISH NEAR FALLS CTTY.
Unique Project Carried On Amid EN-
trancing Mountain scenery in
Natures Beauty Spot.

t
J. 3. Teal's square mile OF ranch
near Falls city contains numerous
springs, one of which he has made
good use of in the construction Of a
trout hatchery. one artificial lake is
divided In half by low wall, over
which Is a board walk. On one side
are rainbow trout three years old,
some Of them IA inches in length.
DR.. Starbuck and Fred Toner, Of Dali
las, each caught some Of the larger
ones. Sunday. On the other side are
5000 small speckled trout from the
Clackamas government hatchery. To
see the water "alive" with these
beautiful fish is a most attractive
sight. Mr. Teal feeds them with
spoon Of good size. and meme Of them
are allowed to go hungry.
The Hatchery.
The hatchery building, SITUATED at
the base of q hill from which issues
a large spring, is arranged for hatch
ing the spawn from the larger fish in
the lake, and caring for the Infants
until they are old enough to care for
themselves The building is designed
for the propagation of mountain trout,
and contains three troughs, one at
each side and one in the center. Pure
cold water from the spring runs
through the troughs. Many app1ianc-
es required In the work are within
easy reach. The artificial lake in
front Of the building Is larger and
deeper than the other lake, and has
an iron pipe in It which extends back
to the spring number Of curved and
perforated pipes extend upward from
the main pipe several feet above the
water, and from these come streams
that cool the lake in summer, and
help to scare the greedy lSingfishers.
Caring For the Eggs
The eggs, after being taken from
the fish, are placed in wire basket
which is suspended in one trough;
when hatched, the young fish leave
the basket, and when Of certain age
are transferred to the breeding and
feeding ponds. The whole process is
carried on in a simple and scientific
manner by Mr.. Teal, with little re-
gard for profit, labor and expense.
Mr.. Teal has done great deal Of
work on his place. and people are
Just beginning to learn that here is
one Of the beauty spots that is we'll
worth days visit. The many
springs, the hills and wales and pine
mountains, the fields, gardens
and orchards and the peace and quiet
that prevails everywhere. furnish at
fractions that are aliuring to all who
love to commune with nature.--Falls
City News.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06
DANDELION ExTERMINATOR
Iron suiphate Spray Said To Remove
Them From Lawns.

II you follow the appended direc-
tions. you will be able to kill all the
dandelions in your lawn without Dig
ging it full of holes or keeping a man
busy for several days at considerable
expense. Furthermore, the weeds
will stay killed. OF course, If your
neighbor's lawn is full Of ripened
seeds. in the course of time yours will
be re-seeded. This, however, will not
be difficult to manage.
The chemical used is iron sulphate.
A 100-pound sack win last quite a
while. Obtain small hand sprayer
of brass. with glass, wooden or rubber
fittings. Iron or other metals are soon
eroded. Put the well-mixed solution,
after carefully straining 1t, into the
sprayer at the rate of two pounds of
the chemical to one gallon OF water.
Pump up the sprayer till you get in
the neighborhood of 100 pounds pres
sure to the square inch. If you cannot
obtain that pressure to a certainty,
pump as much as you can, for on the
pressure depends the success or TIE
work. Have a small hose attached to
the sprayer, on the end Of which is a
brass tube about three feet long with
the nozzle on the end of it. Hold the
nozzle about six to eight inches from
the ground and apply the mixture to.
the lawn. The spray should not be
used as a sprinkle, but as very fine
mist, to be effective.
The chemical will turn the tips of
the grass black, but this will not last
long. for one clipping will remove it.
Old and large heads may require a.
second spraying to completely remove
them, but usually one treatment VIII
get rid of the pest, says a
writer in the Oregonian. Along with
the dandelions, all rough leaved
plants will go too, leaving only the
grass to grow
The principle on which the results
are obtained is simply that the grass,
being a smooth, waxy-leaved plant,
loes not hold the poisonous chemical
On its blades. 1t falls off, but remains
on the rough surfaced dandelion and, |
L the spray is fine enough, attacks
he plant on the under side, enters in
% the pores and poisons the plant
'oot and branch. Glover, being a
'ough surfaced plant, is affected like
he dandelion.
In applying, do not let the chemical
,r spray come in contact with good |
lothes, iron, buildings or cement
for all are discolored more
'r less Strain the mixture before
,ou put 1t in the sprayer and do not
'e alarmed If you lawn looks black
or a short time. It will recover
a silv
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06
Tines Being Prepared.

SALEM. May sO-Attorney General
Crawford has started preparing the
ballot titles for the referendum peti-
tons Of the University Of Oregon and
Monmouth Normal school appropria-
tons and the Malarkey bill extending
the powers of the Railroad Commis-
son. allowing it 70 have jurisdiction
over public utilities u b probable
that the titles eill not be ready before
Thursday or Friday.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06

Notices bearing the signature of DR..
B. II Mccallon. chairman. and II. G.
Campbell. clerk. of the board Of school
directors q Dallas school district
have been posted calling attention to
the annual school meeting. which 4
70 be held In the assembly room q the
hiEh school buIld1nE. Monday after
noon. June ~. at o'ciock. a d.
rector TO serve fhres years and a clerk
70 serve one year are 10 bs elected
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06
Fruit Prospects Good.

Fred Elliott, who has been taking
careful inventory Of his fruit trees,
believes that the scare about a short
age in fruit this year is uniustihed.
Saturday he brought into the Obser-
yer once a branch broken from one
Of his soft sheiled almond trees. In
a length Of two feet Il had II well de-
veloped almonds. and he VIII have
good crop OF them this year. HIS
apple crop will be fair and he looks
forward 70 an excellent yield Of
nrunea.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06

The Reverend George r. Hopkins
pastor Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, left for Salem this morniug
to be present az the graduation Of Ms
daughter. Miss Nae Hopkins. az VIII
annette University A. the conclusion
OF the exercises he VII 80 to Portland
10 see the Rose Fair and VII Be ae-
onpsnIed b. lliss Hopkins and her
cousin. Miss Pesri Green. of Nancou-
YER. British Columbia They expect 10
return next THURSDAY.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06
Timely Discovery.

, has been discovered BY Dallas
- rat A SINGLE DOSE Of Adler
:. The new German Appenoicits
- relieves wind or gas IN the
-tomaeh or bowels. sour stomach =
s.-s,fnation. Conrad stafrin' orus
gist. Dallas
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06

J. H. Alderman. president Of TIE
Monmouth Normal school. addressed
the rraduatina class or the Esiacata
school a. the closing exercises Monday
night Hls subject was 'The Three
FACTORS of q School
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06
FESTIVAL OF PLEASURE
HUGE JOINT PICNIC AT RICKRE-
ALL WAS COMPLETE SUCCESS.
Many Forms of Entertainment Pro-
vided For the Thousands Who
Were There.

The gigantic joint picnic given by
the Artisans and the Polk County
teachers at Rickreall Saturday was a.
complete success. Not drop of rain
fell, not hitch, not an accident oc-
CURED to mar the days plethoric
round of pleasure. Thousands were
In attendance. Polk County was
there en- masse and Marion and
Benton and "old Yamhill," and even
Multnomah, We're represented by a
goodly throng of recreation seekers,
who helped to add to- the glory of
hickreall as the home of the picnic
indispensable. BY o'clock in the
morning the people were beginning to
arrive on the grounds, and they kept
coming in constantly increasing num-
bers until after noon. Trainloads from
the west and from the east came and
wended their way along the winding
road and they came in automobiles
and they came in by hacks and in
buggies from everywhere, and they
were glad they were there and pitied
those few who were not. No such vast
number of people has ever attended
any similar attraction in this part of
the valley.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06

rsm in the market for wool, an. sno
IN nav the highest market pre-, lS,.,
before disposing Of your cup
eleeuhere-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06
Fears Were GroundIess.

"One Of the reasons why we have
gathered here today is to witness the
graduating exercises OF the largest
class Of eighth grade graduates that
ever assembled in the State OF Oregon.
1 was a little dubious about coming
here after there had been 50 many
failures on the examination questions
which had gone out of my office.
felt perhaps that some Of you might
want TO meet me with the old double
barreled shotgun loaded with salt
But as I look upon the size Of the
class here today. I feel that my fears
were groundless. Besides. I have the
great arm Of the law-the Governor
to accompany me-
The examination recently encoun-
tered has been the hardest that has
ever been given in the State OF ore
ron. and I feel that you should be
proud Of the boys and girls who are
here to receive their diplomas today.
They have done weil. and am proud
OF them. am going 10 ask you to
give the 'Chatauqua salute because
I am sure they deserve H. Members
Of the class, please stand up As
they arose. he continued. I want you
10 see what fine looking girls. what
brave looking boys We have here in
POLK County. Here's 20 the largest
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06

We do not want them 70 forget
that there are those who are willing
TO sacrifice for them. We do not
want them to forget the best friends
they have-their parents. The sad-
dest thing We can find is a boy OF a
girl that negiects thcir parents The
best friends you ever had. or ever viii
have. IL your mother and your father.
and the best thing you can DO is 10
show your appreciation of them now.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06

Confined On PAGE :.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06


After a vocal duet, Come jose
phine Into My Flying Machine" given
by Miss Jean McInturff and Miss
Lorette Shore, of the Monmouth high
school, County Superintendent II. c.
Seymour introduced State Superin-
tendent L. r. Alderman, who spoke
as follows:
81 feel as if I was on top of Mount
Hood trying to talk to the State of
Oregon, but if you will bear with me
will try to talk as loud as can,
and will try to make myself heard.
1 did not expect to meet so many
people as I find here today. 1t seems
to me that this is a move in the right
line. 1t shows progress. We are So
cial beings. We have need to encour-
age this side of our nature. The ag-
ricultural commission appointed by
President Roosevelt to inquire into
the conditions of the rural communi-
ties, reported that one of the reasons
why a large part of the people are
fiocking into the cities from the coun-
try was on account of the lack of So
cial opportunities in the country. And.
after looking upon the great numbers
of people before me here today, feel
that this condition is not going to ex-
ist in Polk County.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-06-06
Records Outdone.


Long famous for the size and at
tractiveness of their annual gatherings,
the Artisans, assisted by the teachers,
far exceeded all previous records and
set mark that they-to borrow a
phrase used by the State Superintend-
ent-will have to "go some" if they
beat next year.
There was no lack of amusement or
of entertainment. The literary pro-
grams were unusually replete, the
sports were abundant and lively, and
the conventional and time-honored
concessions were there to contribute
time you hit the cowbell you got a
cigar; for every ring that could be
thrown over the goose S head you sot
another cigar, worse unan the first;
and for five cents each you could
throw cold-storage eggs at suppo-
sitious negro's head. 1t did not hurt
the extremely colored ge'man, but did
help raise the price of a staple farm
product.
Nothing contributed more to the
enjoyment of the picnic, nothing was
more universally admired or more
generally or more deservedly praised,
than the Dallas band, Their music
struck the popular fancy, and al
though they played many selections,
the cry was still for more, and the
neat uniforms and fine individual APP
pearance of it's members won COM
everywhere.
Graduating Exercises.
The event of the morning was the
graduating exercises of the eighth
grade classes of Polk County-the
largest similar class ever assembled in
the state, comprising, as it did, some
thing like IT'S members. The appear
ance of. that proud and happy band
was an inspiration in itself. Beneath
the tapering frs and the broad and
NAPLES that canopled
the scene, they stood in silent ex-
pectancy, awaiting that recognition of
their studious labors which custom
has decreed. No one could gaze upon
those bright young faces and say that
the common school system of Oregon
Is a failure. Not one who looked up
on them but inwardly resolved that
that system should be encouraged and
extended and broadened, that those
young learners might not be hindered
in their search for the solution of the
mysteries that lie before them, but
that schools for the people, of the
people and by the people might not
perish from the oarth.
State Superintendent's Address.
After a vocal duet Come jose
phine Into My Flying Machine" given
by Miss Jean McInturff and Miss
oratta Chora 0f fha Monmouth high |
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-09-24
OPEX THOUGHT WEAR
A SUCCESSFUL ERA
Closing of Mine Fails TO Dis
hearten Great Many
Shareholders.

Local stockholders of the OpeX COM
psDy who, all along. have been In hopes
that this proposition would eventually
turn out TO be another mine of Centen
nlal- Eureka calber. naturally arc disap-
pointed in the determination Of the Off
cials 10 close the property down. which
has been done. but they see In the ac
ton OF the stock market biz OF en-
coure cement that removes much or the
sting. 1t was thought by several that
The ceasing OF operations would throw
the stock down badly. but u has strength
cned the issue marketwise, IL anything.
IL is noticeable that since the directors
issued the closing order two weeks ago
tomorrow. that there has been strong
support given the stock. and IL looks "a
IL several brokers have orders to pick
the stock up AT any price below 10 cents.
proceeding carefully not 10 concentrate
their orders IN such a manner as TO
boost The price.
One explanation is offered 10 The cf-
feet that the OpeN management, having
tried in vain 10 locate the ore was given
orders simply TO rest upon their oars un-
I'll nsighborinc properties indicated some
Thing which would admit or little more
intelligent effort on It's part. Hints have
been dropped that important work is now
being done on one OF the big ODeN neigh
bors which should not be long in showing
something one way or the other.
II has been officially announced that
The OpeX IS awaiting some nearby
work. one director stating this before the
closing order was issued. and local stock
holders feel that the time for despair
has not vet arrived. When one consid-
ers the great extent of probable mineral
ground within the Opey lines and the
usual difficulty In finding ore bodies In
the TIntic section, the compare lively
" affords a just and fair basis OF per-
mancnt mine abandonment.