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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-02

food products. Only few years ago
the prune was a joke. We all remem-
| Der the story about the boarding
house prune." Prunes were about
the cheapest article that could be
| furnished the star boarders," and the
result was that the cheaper the board
! ing house, the more certain that
prunes would occupy permanent
place on the bill Of fare. The grow
ers made but little off the crop and
the dealers grew poor handling it.
But along came the modern packer.
He improved the pack. He selected
! only the best offerings and he packed
them in fancy boxes and raised the
rates. He demanded from the grow
ers better fruit and offered advanced
prices for it. The growers responded
and improved the quality of their out
put The public, quick to appreciate
Improvements in their foodstuffs, were
| Immediately attracted to the fancy
packed prunes, and in few years the
despised prune graduated from the
cheap boarding house table to the
menu Of the high-priced hotel, and
graced the dining tables in the homes
of the prosperous middle classes and
the residences of the wealthy. Only
last June western delegate, in at
tendance at the Chicago convention
ordered prunes with his breakfast at
an expensive restaurant in that city.
He was served with eight prunes, but
they were the largest and best flavor
ed he had ever seen, or tasted, and
the check on his card showed that
they cost him exactly 40 cents. 1t is
a far cry from Z cents pound for
the grower to five cents each for the
consumer, but it shows that the prune
has come into its own, and that mod
ern methods have done it.
1t will be the same with the apple.
In fact the apple has already reached
that stage. And the growers are only
consulting their best interest when
they cooperate with the authorities
in their efforts to raise the standard
Of quality The time of the neglected
orchard, with its affected trees and
land, is over. They |
should either be improved or elimi- |
mated entirely. The man who has |
such an orchard could much better
afford to ploW it up and plant new
trees in its place than to try to raise .
and market fruit from the old trees
In fact he shouldn't be permitted to
sell his fruit on the open market The
merchant doesn't want it, his GUS
.Omers certainly do not want it, and
t is a menace to health.
The fruit men who were instru-
mental in placing laws on the statute
looks for the upbuilding of the fruit
industry of Oregon knew what they
we're about, and the prominence
cached by the noted apple and fruit
Producing sections Of the state by an !
observance of these laws, attests en-
'hatically and clearly to this fact. Z
POLK county growers may do as well, I
nd make this locality as prominent,
y simply cooperating in the en- ,
orcemcnt Of the laws provisions.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-02
THE FAILURE TALKS.


| reckon I'm a failure, as we reckon
failures now,
An the world may have me listed
as a dub;
There isn't any laurel resting lightly
on my brow,
An I've not been asked to join a
stylish club.
am not called on at banqucts for an
after-dinner speech,
I'm a stranger If a dozen miles
roam;
But I'VE got five laughing youngsters
an each one OF ems a peach.
An ! get lot Of comfort out Of
home
/ reckon I'm a failure, con my bank
account is small,
An I've always been a toiler in the
ditch;
An I've always had to struggle with
my back against the wall,
con ! never found the way to get
tin rich.
When / die I'll be forgotten save byI
just a very few,
An I'll 20 to sleep among the
countless dead;
lbHl We got Il rev liltndS fOuHu me- /
that / know are stanch and true
An my nights are never hlled with |
thoughts of dread.
] reckon I'm failure, in the worldly I
sense of wealth
An I've never done a single glorious
decd
But I'm gettin' on to fifty an | still
possess my health
An ] kept my little family out O
need,
An I've lived my lifetime with 'em,
have rompcd with 'em and
played,
An I've reaped a lot Of pleasure
out q strife;
Though I've failed TO get the money
that perhaps ! might have made
! have found a heap Of happiness
I'm life.
Detroit Free Press ,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-02
Court HOUSE PICK-UPS
Court Items, Real Estate Transfers,
Farm Names Filed and Other News
Briefly Told.
Dentistry Registration.
DR.. f.. l.. Carter of Portland.
Real Estate.


J. NJ. DOugan ct uX to o. e. Holmes
and G. o. Grant Lot 8, blk. l of
Levens' third add to Dallas, W. d., SO.
II. L. Cook ct ux to Verona f. Dan
iel. Half acre in Monmouth, W. d.,
$40.
George F.. Cutler ct ux to Edna II.
Nelson, II acres in tp. rs, r. 5w., W.d.,
$40.
Irwin Schneider ct ux to E. L.
Johnson. Lots 4 and 5 in block 16,
original town Of Dallas; also other
land in original town of Dallas W. d.,
$1,000.
Joseph Black ct ux to Dallas Hos
pital. Part of lot in block s. orig
inal town of Dallas, W. d., $500.
Martin B. Gibson ct ux to p A.
Hanson ct uX, II acres in tp. IS, r.
6w, W. d., $40.
William Patrick ct ux to Hattie Glib
son. 100 acres in tip. IS, r 6w, W. d.,
SO.
Kingwood Park Co. to Wilbur P.
Lewis. Lot 5, block II, Kingwood
Park, W. d., $40.
Probate.
Estate of Fl. II. Starr viii admit
ted to probate Calvin N. Travis ap-
pointed administrator with will an
nexed
Estate Of John Albers. Matter oon-
tinued to August /, 1912, at 10 a. m,
for service.
Estate of David S. Martin Final
account filed and set for hearing on
August 81, 1912, at 10 a. IN.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-02
THE SILENT VOTE.

1T Is noticeable that there are a
whole lot of people who are not tax
Ing any part in the present political
campaign, or at least who have not
yet done so. In some respects, the
present has been since its beginning, a
warm campaign, and ii would seem
that the fierce arguments and intense
partisanship displayed by the militant
adhcrents of all candidates would
tend to enlist the activities of every
body; but such Is not the case. 1t
must be remembered that in states
where presidential primaries were
held prior to the national Republican
convention, hardly half of the voters
went to the polls, Notwithstanding
that some of the states saw the warm
est campaigns in their history.
This apathy on the part of so large
a number of people can mean but one
thing, and that is satisfaction with
present conditions. While the poll
ticians and candidates. and their clos
friends, may rant and cXclaim, the
great body Of the American people,
especially on the farm, is remaining
quietly at home and attending to its
own business. It is satisfied with
present conditions and it doesn't want
a change, It knows it was never more
prosperous than at present, and SO far
as it is concerned its rest is not dis
turbed hy the fierce nightmare of the
Interests" the Roosevelt bogie. And
this silent vote must be considered.
While it took no part In the prima-
ries. il is liable to register its choice
ot the November election, and those
who are declaring that it will DE ia
yorable To Roosevelt, have, we be
irvc, another guess coming.
Every follower of the third -termar
went to the polls at the primary cleo
ion and registered his choice, but
hose who were In the non-combat-
mt class. who really didn't care a
luOt whether TAFT or Roosevelt won
nut so long as he represented the !
Republican party remained at home /
iud pursued their usual occupation .
lut thcyH all be out in November F..
md theyn vote to continue their
present prosperity and it won't be .
'ith.r Wilson or the Bun Moose .
whose name viii adorn their ballot
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-02
WILL FATTEN HOGS ON OATS
II. G. Campbell VIII Try Experiment
on His 80 Acre Grain Field

ii. G. Campbell VIII Try Experiment
on His 80 Acre Grain Field.
Purposing to fatten hogs on his 80
acre oat field rather than to harve st
and thresh the crop, II. G. Campbell
Of this city, who owns a farm in the
hills between this city and Monmouth
has turned 45 Of the animals into the
field and will await results. Mr..
Campbell says that, on account of
the fact that his ranch is remote
from others and the expense of haul
ing a machine there to thresh the
grain is high, and the crop rather
light, he has figured that he can
make more out of it by fattening the
hogs on the crop and thus elimin-
ate the job of harvesting, threshing
and hauling the grain to market
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-02
Nolioe or FInnl scttIcmcnt.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dcrsigned, administrator of the estate
of John I'll. Guy, deceased has fled
his final account in the County Court
of the state of Oregon, for Polk
County, and that Saturday, the 31st
day of August. 1912, at the hour of
ten o'clock in the forenoon of said
day, at the Court Room of said
County Court, in the city of Dallas. in
the County of Polk. and State of Or
egon has been appointed by said
County Court as the time and place
for the hearing of objections to the
said final account and the settlement
thereof
Dated and first published August > .
1912. JOHN r. GUY.
Administrator as aforesaid
OSCAR HANTER. Attorney. 50 sea
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-02
81 NINIONS.

In the Circuit Court OF the state OF
oregon. for Polk County.
No. 4O56.
James q. Rouutree and Louis Z.
Bcno, Plaintins. v NJ J. kinney.
Alfred Kinney, Jane X smith. Jo-
sephine Walker Eliza Lee Payten.
the unknown heirs OF Augustus
Kinney. deceased. Bernard Genois
the unknown heirs OF Bernard
Gcnois. deceased. the County OF
Polk. and also all other persons
or parties unknown claiming any
right title. estate. lien or interest
I'm the real estate described TN the
complaint herein Defendants.
To Josephine Walker. Eliza Lee Paw
ten. the unknown heirs OF Angus
tus kinney deceased. Bernard
Genois. the unknown heirs of
Bernard Gtnols. deceased. and also
an other persons or parties uu-
known, claiming any richt. title.
estate. lien or interest in the real
estate described in tho complaint
herein. defendants above named.
IN THE NAME OF THE STATE
or OREGON. You are hereby re-
quired % appear and answer the
complaint nled aEa.nst yuu On the
above entitled Court and suit within
six weeks from the date 90 the first
publication 90 this summons. to-wIt.
On or before the loth daV of Au-
gust 1879. and lf yUu fan 50 % an
sWcr the said complaint Tor want
hereof the plaintiffs wul apply a.
aid Court and take a decree against
.ou as prasea for in the said com-
llaint te-Wits
T. That you - required 90 -
orth TIE nature cf your claims ln
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-02
Sotlcc 10 Contractors.

,otice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the under
signed up To I o'clock. q. m. Thurs
day, August Is, 1912, for construction
and completion of Dallas Hospital
according To plans and specifications
now ON hand AT the office of r. n.
Morrison. architect
Each hid must he accompanied by
"a certified check payable to the order
Of the SCCretary-Tre uf Dallas
Hospital For a sum not less than TO
per cent of the bid, and no bid will be
considered unless accompanied 10y
such check
The BOARD of Directors or Dallas
Hospital res rNys the right 10 reject
any and an bids.
By order Of the Board of Directors.
EDITH STARBUCK.
SgCretarN-TreaSure
Date of first puhlicatiuon. AUG ..
1912. N-12
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-02

An educator lccturing before the
University uf oregon summer school
pleading tho cause oT the iauitur.
urgcd that his position should he
diEuinvd and that he should De- made
to feel that he is on an equal basis"
with the rest ot mankind That lec-
turvr probably has never met the au-
toerat of an, furnished houSekeep-
Hnu H4f
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-02

Notice is hereby given that / have
this day given my sons, Erwin r.
llOckett, Orliff Hockett and Foster
IIockctt, their time, and that | will
not hereafter be responsible for any
debts contracted or incurred by them
or either of them
Dated this July "a, 1912.
CHARLES HOCKETT.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-02

W. have u from pr Austin Flint
that .thr yNaggerated ego of grau-
dois mrnt is always prevalent in no
r1uuiIcs. especially in later wears -
can lt De- that the urhaus and learn
cd pogtor is hankering for trouble
with the Buu Moose
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-02

one family is sure TO come. and
several more in ull probability. as the
direct result of the work of the Dallas
Commercial club during the past year.
The family noted will arrive soon
from Milwaukee, "a house having al
ready been rented FOR them. The ac-
tNitivs of tn club induced the head
ut this family 20 visit Dallas last
spring, and the contemplated removal
here is tho result Yet there are
business mon in this city who declare
that the club Is useless as hoostiug
This item is printed for
their benefit
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-02

nr Woods Hutchinson. the former
oregou medic who has iointd the
third term party. probably is looking
lor "a Sob as veterinary surgeon o. the
Euu Moose
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-02

Russel E Jones ana family arslre
&c express o. their many friends
thr.r heartfelt apprcC .atiou of the
mauy acts of kIndncss shousred up
On them during their rreat hereaVe-
meuL
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-02

A physician informs ms that u b.
often "a graNe mistake O. remove the
tnusilS and in some acses there Is
grtat emphasis on ths rgraNe.-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-08-02

UNITED ARTISANS-Dallas Assem-
bly,, No. 46, meets on first and third
Mondays Of each month at Wood
man hall. Visiting members made
welcome.
F. G. WING. NJ. A.
WILLIS SINIONTON Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
Fuller=HolWay
CO. Improvements,

Important improvements have been
made by the Fuller Hoiway Co. upon
their property at the North End
which adds much to the general exte :
rior appearance .of the grounds about
the plant.
First of all, a brick retaining wall
has been built to the south OF the
block, where the water had heretofore
flowed down a ravine and across into
the sidewalk and road. This retaining
wall is IA feet high with 12-foot
brick front and a granite coping with
railing above.
Within this retaining wall the
ground has been terraced up and next
season will be grassed over so as to
make a fine lawn. A large and small
catch basin have been put in the
raised area and at the rear of the rail-
road tracks the Maine Central Rail-
road has put in another catch basin,
which will give adequate drainage for
this area and take all the water OH
the hill. 1t has taken $50 carloads OF
earth to make the fill here.
In addition to this work a grano-
llthic walk has been constructed in
front of the entire plant and as far
south as the brick retaining wall. In
the center of the plant this walk is
sloped back so that teams can be
loaded without driving upon the curb
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

Mr.. Goodwin insisted that the school
min fund tax was passed by the Legis-
lature, three years ago, through the
efforts OF Mr. Pattangall, SO that he
might afterward cry that the Repub-
iican rs had raised the taxes. The
speaker had made this objection to the
measure, While it was pending in the
Legislature. and, sure enough, when
Mr.. Pattangan came on to the stump
in Skowhegan, in 1912, he said that we
Republicans had raised the tax rate
two mills, and so we Republicans
should be put down and out. But
Pattangall was the man that was re-
sponsble for the school mill fund tax.
IF you put the Republicans out, be-
cause they raised the tax rate to five
mills, you surely ought to nut the
Democrats out when they jumped it
up to six mills added Mr.. Goodwin
PIaisted Promised to Enforce Law.
The speaker mentioned the fact that
Gov. Plaisted and Mr.. Pattangall had
said that no statement of Gov. Plais-
ted could be found where he said he
would enforce the prohibitory law
.'If Gov. Plaisted didn't make that
statement he ought to have made it,
and he did make it, in the Skowhegan
Opera House. While speaking there
he turned to Sheriff John A. Moores,
and said, Here is John A. Moores, a
Democratic Sheriff, who has enforced
the law Tor four years in your county.
/ will enforce the law, If elected Gov
errior of Maine. as long as it is on the
statute books He caught many Re
publican voters with this speech. But
have the Democrats enforced the law?
Never in the history of the State has
it been SO wide open. Other laws
have been flagrantly broken, as we'll.
SIN the city of Watervlle, we had
pool selling on our city streets at the
last race meet. and it was openly
atated that people high up In the ad-
ministration of the city and state,
winked at the violation. Down here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

preach, once more. in his old pulpi,
DR.. Tilden. since leaving Augusta. In
the SOS has attained national fame as
an able and eloquent preacher and lee
turer.
DR.. Tflden will also speak, Sunday
night, at the Baptist church. The
subject of his lecture being Ought the
Anglo-S Saxon TO Interfere with Chin
csc Life and Customs ?" DR. Tilden has
recently been to China, and has tho
roughly studied this question, on the
field. so that he is fully competent 20
discuss it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
VASSAL BoRo.

The Universalist Memorial Assoeia-
ton will hold its annual meeting,
Aus II, at Robbins grove. vassa4-
bore The managers Of the boarding
house are making special effort to &C
conlmodate the large crowd expected.
EAST-The yassalhoro Dramatic
Club Of NassaIboro Grange gave the
drama Uncle Josh" at China village,
Friday evening, to large and appre-
ciative audience They Will appear at
South China. Tuesday evening. the
18th. at G. A. r. hall. This win be
their fourth appearance, each time
with marked success. The drama is
original. laughable and fun of change
of characters. Specialties will be
given between the acts. They should
have a large audience. as they will
present an amusing entertainment for
that date.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
BELGRADE.

The Ladies' Aid is cordially invited
to enjoy a picnic dinner and good
time at Kamp Bree-Z, on the Sidney
shore Of Lake Messalonskee. Wednes-
day, Aug IA. by the president. Mrs.
James Tebbetts. Motor boats Will be
waiting at $50. If stormy. postponed
until Friday. Aug. 16.
Mrs. Ina Miller will preach at the
old South church, Sunday. Aug. IL.
The class of '0S, Belgrade High
school. will have its annual reuhoh
Aug. Is, which viii consist OF a rack
ride through Sidney, Oakland, etc, ana
of a SOCIAL dance at the Orange hall ~
the eTening.
Partieg from Boston and Philadei.
phia are stppping for part Of the sum
mersat The Stuart"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

HAYES, vassalboro; William NJ. Aver,
Oakland; Edward r. Jones, Winthrop;
William j. I.annigan. and john Il.
Nelson, Waterville. Arthur l. Brown
Ct Belfast, member of the Republican
state committee from Waldo county
WAS also present.
Among the county candidates pres
ent were Frank j.. Dutton, Augusta;
wilmington T. Reynolds Winslow;
Charles w. Jones and William II
Fisher, Augusta; Harold e. Cook
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

To interest of many is the annual
fall excursion TO Prince Edward Is
land, which gives an opportunity for
many to revisit their old homes, as
well as the exeursionist to enjoy the
trip through the Eastern country dur
ing this ideal season of the year for
travel. Excursion rates are being ad-
vertised for August &c, by the Maine
Central Railroad. from all the princi-
pal cities in Maine. including Portland,
Auburn and Lewiston, Augusta, Wa
terville and Bangor, allowing a visit
of more than two weeks to the points
of interest in the East.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
cLARk,s ORIENT CRUISE

18th Annual by new Cunarder Ia
COMA" February 18th. 1913, $500 up;
for II days; including Shore Eycurs-
ions, Hotels, Guides. Drives, Fees,
etc. w. II. Eaves. 200 Washington St.
Boston.
FRANK C. CLARK
Times building New York
july13augl0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

The Augusta Lumber Co. whistle
was sounded at noon hour Friday. for
the first time since the recent fire,
which destroyed the larger part of the
company's plant. The whistle will be
blown at the usual times from now on
every day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

in Augusta, you have Hanks races
and here is what Eden Hanks says
on his printed bill: Come to Augusta
the Reno of the East There is no
place on earth where the laws against
gambling and all other laws are 50
flagrantly violated as in Reno.
Augusta Never Reno Before.
THE proud city of Augusta was
never called. during a Republican adj
mnistration. the Reno of the East,
said the speaker with emphasis.
Mr.. Goodwin touched briefly upon
national issues, in conclusion. He took
up Senator Gardeners quoted remark
that nobody in Washington had ever
heard of Governor Burleigh, and re-
piled, that when Obadiah Gardner was
dead politically, as he would be next
year, people would ask, "Who was
oabdiah Gardner" while Governor
Burleigh's name would be as familiar
as n household word.
He alluded to the galaxy of cam
paign speakers from the solid South
with which the Democrats were PLAN
ming to Hood the state of Maine
you should remember" said he, that,
day after day, these men have voted
against every Issue that was of bene-
fit to New England and slurred ut
Maine and her sister states. Are you
going to let these men teach you to
vote for free trade and Democratic
rule in Maine?"
Cannot Stand Free Trade.
"The Maine farmers cannot stand
il to have free trade or anything that
looks like free trade. They cannot
afford to have the duty taken off hay,
grain and lumber. for one fifth of the
men OF Maine are employed in the
pulp or lumber industry, and one half
of them in the pursuit of agriculture
so that the removal OF these duties
would affect three-quarters of the
laborine men os the state. The pee
pie ef Maine VIII never vote for con-
gressmen who stand for free trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

Big values in all departments are
greeting the customers at II. ]. Mer-
rick's. A great anniversary sale,
every yard of piece goods in the store
is being closed out at cost or less.
Special low prices on all house dresses,
waists, kimonas. bags, underwear and
cors.ts. Remember all $1.O0 corsets
now only Sae. See ad in this issue OF
the paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

How Can You Forget" by the com
poser OF when the Daisies Bloom, .
Daisies Won't TELL etc. is the song
that Melville Smith Is offering. today,
as a leader at the@ popular price, 10
cents per copy. Read his ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10
RfsT AND HEALTH TO MOTHER AND CHILD.

MRS. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used for over SIXTY YEARS by MILLIONS OF
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t
SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS,
AI.I.AYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO, ana
is the best remedy for DlARRHGA. 1t IS abb
soiuteiy harmless. Ee sure and ask Tor Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing syrup, and take NO tdnes
kind Twenty-Five ceuts bOttls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-08-10

c. f. Hoxie & Co. are making ex-
tensive repairs and alterations upon
the house of Horace F. Bowditch, on
State street. A piazza and roof win
dows will be added, and the house
thoroughly repaired and remodelled.