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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04
TO THE VOTERS OF POLK
COUNTY
(Paid advertisement)


As I have been urged by friends
belonging to the different political
parties. either to come out independ-
ent or to accept the nomination ten
dered me boy the Prohibition Party
for the Office of County School Su-
perintendent. have consented to
make the race, on that ticket, in ac-
cordance with the following general
principles;
Right. Not Policy.
II elected / will strive to do the
right by every individual. district and
community. I will be as economical
as possible in the use of the public
funds. consistent with efficiency.
will not act as agent for any
school furnishing company.
I will not ask an increase in salary
while i'm office.
Efficiency. Not Publicity.
II elected I will visit each school
in the county at least once each year.
It will be my earnest endeavor to
bring about more helpful relations
between the home and the school
viii strive to have on exhibition
in connection with the County Fair
some work from every school in the
county.
Justice. Not Power.
II elected I will keep the office un-
der personal supervision and will des-
ignate at least two days out Of each
week as office DAYS.
will not ask for more than one
Supervisor 20 De elected BY the
County Educational Board
I viii not 50 use my Office as to
uerpctuate my continuance in Office.
viii strive az an times to render
the best possible service 20 the people.
and viii hold no ill-wil against any
one who does not support me.
I respectfully ask your support.
]. J. ARNOLD
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04

President Taft believes in and has
steadfastly worked for, universal
peace. Roosevelt would spend billions
of dollars yearly in the construction
of huge battleships and the mainte-
nance Of great standing army
Who, Of these two, is working most
for the interests of the taxpayers? The
money expended in the building of
one battleship, if spent in government
irrigation projects, would open thous-
ands Of acres for the settler in the
dry districts of the West. This state
ment and comparison with Roosevelt
is not made because of any belief
that the third-termer stands an
earthly show of election, but in order
to show the difference between the
character of the two men and to
prove that the president is the true
friend of the taxpayer Think it over.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04

1t is now shown, in the senate in
vestigaton of campaign contribu-
tions, that Munsey the magazine pub
Usher, subscribed generously to
Roosevelt's primary campaign fund.
Sure. Munsey is the head of the
magazine trust and he hates President
Taft because a message sent to Con-
gress by him resulted in action
which compelled the trust to pay the
government a just rate for the trans
mission of its product through the
mails
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04
Prnrrcssi,cs Attention.

All citizens desiring the election Of
Theodore Roosevelt TO the Presi-
dency are requested to call at the
headquarters of the Polk County
Progressive Club. Room 3, Wilson
Building, Dallas. where they will find
"a supply Of educational literature,
badges, etc. r. J. Cherrington Is in
charge and hopes TO have the pleas
ure OF meeting all his old friends
Polk County Progressive Club.
tPaid advertisement
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04

Mrs. I. e. Hastler, Grand Island.
Nvb.. has something she wishes TO
say about Folcy's Honey and Tar
Compound. My three children had
a very severe attack of whooping
cough and suffered greatly. A friend
recommended Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound. and it did them more
eood than anything I gave them.
am glad Go recommend g." sold by
Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04

"Thou shalt not steal" shouts the
Third Termer at Kentucky audi
ence. But call the president of the
United States a thief" and everybody
who supports him dishonest" if you
want to--thats "progressiveness" ac-
cordng to r. r.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04
-Iohn Heath. Michigan Bar, Cal.

-JOIlH IlCdlllB AhlNiAiottit A'NAS ONA''
writes: 81 was afflicted with kidney
and bladder trouble for nearly six
years. Had a very bad spell some
time ago and was unable to turn
without help. l commenced using
Foley Kidney Pills and can truly say
| was relieved at once. l take pleas
ure in recommending Foley Kidney
Pills" Sold by Conrad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04

Dallas Wood Yards, Kopiah
Coal and Wood; 16 inch and 4-foot
wood delivered to any part of the
city promptly on telephone call. Of
flee S34; residence 663.
W. L. BARBER, Dealer.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04

an Nebraska the colonel defended
his action in leaving the Republican
party. 1t is needless to enlarge on his
bolt" says the st. Louis GlobeDemo-
crat. "IIe is out, and the party pro-
ceeds with it's business in the usual
self-respectlng way The colonels
mistake is in supposing that he killed
the party by deserving it. Whatever
his antics may be, they are now out
side of Republicanism and antagon-
istic to it," All of which is true. For
mer Republicans who are supporting
the Third Termer are also Outside
the party and antagonistic to it,"
When they claim otherwise, they show
themselves too weak to follow their
alleged convictions where they legiti-
mately belong. A man can no more
claim loyalty to Republican princi-
pies and support Roosevelt, than if
he supported Wilson BE a man or
mouse-don't call yourself a "Roose-
welt Republican''-there aren't any.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04
To tIle Ladies'.

Human hair only, for sale. In Dali
las for a short time on Hayter street,
opposite the G.. w. McBee residence.
old switches renewed to any shade.
Combings put up as nice as cut hair.
Mrs. c. A. Spaulding, 1870 Virgin
la St, Portland, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04
All ROUeI Trouble

Is relieved almost instantly by using
DIR. Bells Anti Pain. 1t destroys di-
sease germs and stops Inflammation.
Keep a bottle in the house. Sold by
Conrad Stafrin
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04
Who Has the Hat?

Will the party who recently acci-
dentally exchanged Panama hats on
the Dallas-P Portland train please call
at this office and get the address of
the other party. If.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04

headquarters of the oregon Fire
Relief Association viii be found i'm
Room 21. New Bank Building. az the
head OF the stairs
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04

Sores, boils. eruptions. pimples, black
heads and an skin affections are very
quickly cured boy the use OF DIR. Bells
Antiseptic Salve. 25c; sold by Con-
rad Stafrin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04

Sick headache Is caused by a dis
ordered stomach. Take Chamber
Iain's Tablets and correct that and
the headaches viii disappear For
sale hy an dealers
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04

Young man. Before you cast your
first vote for Wilson, or for Roosevelt.
which is a half vote for the former
ask your dad what happened the last
time Democracy had control of this
country. Never mind about subter-
fugcs and cries about the Interests"
and big business" Just ask him to
tell you about the free soup houses
and the armies of men that went
tramping about the country looking
for work Ask him about the long
bread lines in the big cities and the
free lodging houses established by the
municipalities to furnish the thous-
ands OF willing men who couldn't
find work with a nights rest Just
look the matter squarcly i'm the face
and then, il YOU cast your vote i'm
favor of a probable return to those
conditions, and YOU get them, YOU
have only yourself to blame wouldn't
il be better. on general principles, to
consult your own interests and vote
to retain your present prosperity,
rather than to change IL for the the
ories Of Democracy? Just think of
these things. BE true to yourself.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04

If you have young children you
have perhaps noticed that disorders
of the stomach are their most COM
mon ailment. To correct this you will
find Chambcrlain's Stomach and Liv-
er Tablets excellent. They are easy
and pleasant to take, and mild and
gentle in effect. For sale by all deal
ers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04
Dallas Iron Works
Machinlsts - Foundrymen - Pattern
Makers

SAwMILL WORK A SPECIALITY
We are prepared to DC any kind ot
Iron and Brass work. Lumber trucks
and stock work on hand. We make
the best and cheapest stump Fuller
on the market Prices reasonable.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04
SOehTen Warehouse Co.
CEMENT CURB1EGs AND WALKS

We handle q fun lire Of Cedar and Oak
Fence Pests. Brick. Lime. sand and
Cement. Land Plaster. Drain Tile.
Shingles. FIre Brick. Hair. Wan PlaEt-
sr and Hop Supplies
one block south of depot PIaone f4a4
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04

Z "On the Fourth of March next, :
4 / shall have served three and :
7 one-half years, and this three
Z and One-half years constitutes
{. my first term. The wise custom I
!. which limits the president TO two
7 terms constitutes the substance
+ and not the form, and under no :
+ circumstances will / be a can :
I didate for, nor accept another :
+ nomination. =
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04
: j. J. j. i i i i i. + T. j. T. i. :. + 1
! THINGS TO REMEMBER. I

Read the following utterances !
; of Theodore Roosevelt self-call- !
; ed candidate for third term !
; as president of the United States, !
, and calmly consider them and i
; all that they mean before you i
; make up your mind to cast your !
vote for him for president: !
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04

! "Any man who supports the
+ receiver of stolen goods stands
+ on a level with the receiver of
7 stolen goods. He is a dishonest
+ man and unfit to associate with
! honest men."-Third term can :
7 didate referring TO President :
+ Taft and the loyal Republicans
+ of the country. The above ut :
+ tcrance was made in a speech at :
+ Lamar, Missouri, on Monday, :
7 September 23.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-10-04

+ ~ have noticed number of
i Taft badges in your town, and :
+ they are the appropriate color
+ of yellow. The man who puts :
! one on shows that he has a yell :
+ low streak somewhere" Third :
+ term candidate in speech at :
+ Springfield, Missouri, Monday, :
i September 23.
+ + l. i i + 4. i I. 1. :. j. 4. + i j. .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-24
SPLITS WITH CUMMINS
Taft Will Have 16 of Iowa's 20 Dele
gates to Chicago.

Cedar Rapids, April 24.-President
Taft will have sixteen of IowaS &c
votes in the National Republican con-
ventton according to indications when
the state convention reconvenes here
this afternoon. Senator Cummins ad-
hitting that his trip from Washington
to Iowa had been ineffective in stem
ming the tide for Taft, declared he
still expected to be before the Nation
al convention at Chicago and his name
would be presented by one of the ten
delegates in the state instructed for
him. The program for the afternoon
appeared certain to go through as
planned by Taft managers. The four
delegates at large in a resolution re-
ported were instructed to support the
president first, last and all the time.
During the noon recess there was some
talk in the Hobbies of a possible effort
to stampede the convention to Theo-
dore Roosevelt, but if such a move
lnent was in development it's exact
plans were guarded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-24
DR.. ASHTON BURNED.
Well Known Dentist Painfully Injured
in Explosion.

DR., George P. Ashton, the dentist was
painfully burned about the face, hands,
and arms by q gasoline explosion which
occurred at 2:25 o'clock this afternoon in
his office above the Topeka State bank,
corner of Kansas and Eighth avenues.
and a serious fire was only prevented by
the quick arrival of the fire department.
AS it was the doss to DR.. Ashton will be
$500 or 5000 many of his instruments .haE-
Dr. Ashton was taken to the office of
Drs. Crabb & Joss. and his injuries
dressed. The injuries are decidedly pain
full. but are not serious. IT feef' as if I
were on fire. said DR.. Ashton in agony.
DR.. Ashton was removed to his home. *
No one seems to know precisely what
line blow pipe and it is supposed the
gasoline exploded.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-24
ity Commissioners at Last
Hunt Location.
Inspection Trip VIII Be Made
Next Week.
KLEIR'S GROVE IS FAVORED
City Can AppraiSe Land and
Condemn 1t.
City Will Buy Park if Residents
Want 1t.

Just one more chance for the East
side people in Topeka to get a park.
The city commissioners are planning
to make an inspection trip on the
East side some day next week. If it
is found at this time that there is a
sentiment in favor of a park, and if it
it discovered that a well signed and
generally favored petition is in cir
culation-then, the commissioners will
take action to declare a benefit dis
trict and a park site will. be pur-
chased.
For years an East side park dis
cussion has furnished a theme to the
politicians at the city hall who wanted
East side votes. The discussion was
so far as the park proposition pro-
crossed. Once a petition did make its
way into the city hall but it was grace
fully filed away with the city records.
This time the commissioners will
mean business. Election time is a
year aytay and they are not canvassing
for votes. If they are assured that the
East side will favor a park, every eff
fort will be put forth to give it to
them as soon as the purchase can be
made
Klein's grove, east of Locust street
and adjoining the Santa Fe railway
tracks on the south is favored. This
is a we'll wooded tract of twenty five
acres. 1t is a natural location for a
athletic and recreation resort. a small
pebbly creek runs through it. 1t is
Well shaded. In the center is ideal
situation for a football field, a base
ball diamond and a running track.
Schuyler Nichols is the owner. He
will sell the park to the city at a sat-
isfactOry price, say the officials. If
the city is not satisfied with the price
fixed by Nichols, II viii condemn the
property, appoint appraisers and buy
the land at their own price
Klein's grove is well situated for all
persons living on the East side. is the
belief of the city commissioners. A
benefit district including everything
east of Kansas avenue and north of
Twelfth street could be declared. If
property owners living nOrOth of the
Santa Fe shop district wished a park
and petitions are out for 1.-THE
benefit district could be bounded on
the north by the Santa Fe.
Commissioner Stotts. Commissioner
Miller and Mayor Billiard have de-
clared themselves radically in favor of
giving the East side residents
breathing place. Stotts is working up
a benefit district plan at this time and
he will place the matter before the
board of commissioners. Commission
ers Bone and Tandy favor an East side
park, also. and it is known that there
will be no objection to a plan if the
property owners wish it.
A we'll filed and strongly supported
petition at this time would guarantee a
park for the East side
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-24

As contractor. he was considered
one of the most competent in the city
at that time. He built sewer No. IA
which empties in the Shunganunga
creek at Topeka avenue. He also held
the distinction of putting in the first
eurbing in the streets of the city.
He was the son of Eph Kepley of
Bourbon county, and is survived by his
mother, who is more than so years of
age. He was a member of the board
of public works during the administra-
ton under Governor Lewelling.
Mr.. Kepley is survived by a widow
and two children, Miss Mildred Kepley
and John Kepley. who live here. There
are also surviving him two brothers
and six sisters. as follows: John L. KEEP
ley, Bourbon county; f. p. Kepley, FL
Paso. Texas; Mrs. John Stewart, and
Mrs. c. o. Bollinger, lola, Kan; Mrs.
S. A. D. Gilmore, Gait, Mo-; Mrs. Jane
Johnson, Bourbon county; Mrs. Belle
Fitzpatrick. Blackwell. Ok; and Mrs.
Otis E. Hungate, Topeka
The relatives were notified of the
death by wire. The funeral will be held
at the residence at 3 o'clock Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-24
TO FIGHT
Charles Smith, HOrsethief,
SeiZeS Ink Bottle
To HurI at Prosecutor, but Is
Cowed by Court.

Burning under a singing arraign-
ment at the hands of County Attorney
Simon, Charles Smith, charged with
horse stealing, seized an ink bottle to-
day as he jumped to his feet tosp pro-
test against the attacks of the prose-
cutor. simultaneously several court
attendants started to their feet, but
Smith evidently changed his mind
and obeyed Judge Whitconib's order
to sit down.
The dramatic situation in Judge
Whitcomb's court occurred Simon
closed the argument for the state.
Smiths face was pallid with rage and
his hand sought the heavy ink bottle
as he jumped to his feet to protest
against the county attorneys remarks.
Simon often referred TO Smith as
a moral leper in his remarks to the
jury. 1t was when the prosecutor
painted the defendants moral deprav-
ity in dra gging his wife and daueh-
rers disgrace before the jury that
Smith threatened to attack the law
yer.
Il object. I object to those re-
marks" shouted Smith, who glared
| toyed with the ink bottle. Make him
cut it out" and Smiths eyes sought
| those of Judge Whitcomb.
Three feet behind Smith sat Joe
Ross. a deputy sheriff. Ross and
James Mcclure, an assistant prosecu-
tor, both started from their chairs
as the prisoner reached for the heavy
| bottle. Perhaps there was something
| in the courts manner that coWed the
| man. For an instant he w;lvered as
the court motioded him back to his
seat. Then Smith sank into his chair.
Simon never stopped and he did not
see the threatening attitude of the
prisoner
The jury in the case was out Is
minutes and returned n verdict of
guilty as charged. Smith grinned as
the verdict was read. Then he pulled
his black SLOUGH hat we'll down on his
head and walked from the court
room with a deputy sheriff.
Smith was convicted for the steal
| ing of a horse belonging to ]. J.
King. The case was on trial two and
a half days. Smiths own wife testi-
fled against him and under cross ex-
animation the defendant was forced
to admit a long prison record. He
showed no concern when convicted
of the recent offense and smiled as he
walked back to the county jail. He
will serve not to exceed seven years
in the penitentiary for the theft of
the King horse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-24
new TEN CENT STORE
Will Give "a Fried Egg at Opening
Saturday.

The c. A. Kessler Co., who have
five and ten cent stores scattered all
over the country, have everything in
readiness for their grand opening,
which takes place Saturday.
Chas. H. Smith, who came here from
Wichita. will be acting manager of the
Topeka store, and gives out the infor-
nation that stunts will be performed
never before seen in Topeka. A feat
ure of the opening day will be the
passing out of a dash of sweets" and
a fried egg, to each lady over 45
years of age if accompanied by a gen
tleman. go ttsf
The Kessler company is a western
institution, having headquarters at st.
joe. Mo-, and it is hoped that the bust
ness will meet with success.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-24
THANKSGIVING PSALM
A Rhythrnical and Grateful Chant.

teacher in a Terre Haute pupiic
school Joins in the chorus:
Teaching is a business which re
ouires a great deal of brain ana nerve :
force. Unless this Iorce - aei ie ~ "
hausted before the close or the year.
MANY resort to stimulating ton1cs Tor
relief. o.
''For years I struggled against al
what relief could from doctors
tonics. Then in the spring OF 1919 l
had an attack of Ia grippe ana Inalall 10
which left me too weak 70 collLii1 -. :. : :
NV work. Medicine failed to give me
any relief. a change of climate Ialleu'
7 thought 1 should never be aple TO go
back in school again:
at ate enough food, the ordinary
meals-white bread, vegetaoles' e'o''
but was hungry after meals
ct happened at this time to READ an
article giving the experience OF anctn-
err teacher who had been helpeo ny
Crape-Nuts food. I decided TO Try
Grape-Nuts and cream, as an expert
ment. 1t was a delightful experience
and continues so after q year anu
half of constant use.
First, noticed that L was not nun
9 In ma few days that tired feeling
left me, and I felt fresh and bright IN
stead of dull and sleepy.
I'm three months, more than my
usual strength returned, ana nau
gained Is pounds in weight.
IT finished the years work without
anv kind of tonics-was not absent
from duty even half day
IAN still in the best or healtn, with
all who know me wondering at the i'm
provement.
II tell them all, Try Grape-Nuts!' -
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich. There's reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
from
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-24
MORE INSURANCE NOW
Ike Lewis Fee and Tax Report shows
Gain This Year.

Ike Lewis, superintendent of insurance,
turned in the pretty sum of $14S, 1856 into
the state treasury today for his collec-
tons for the month of February The
greater part Of this sum represents the
collection of the per cent annual tax on
the premiums of insurance companies do
ing business in this state. The balance is
composed of fees from agents in the
sum of $19,773 and annual statement and
school fund and examination and miscel-
laneous fees in the sum total of about
$11, 900.
For the first three months of this year
the superintendent has collected 1896, 522 in
fees During the first three months in
1911 he collected 1921, 039 in fees, an in
crease of about $4,000 over last year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-24

plexy came a short time later and he
died within a few minutes. DR.. j. l..
Work was called to attend him but
was unable to be of service to the
patient when he arrived at the family
home.
Mr.. Kepley was elected sheriff OF
Shawnee county in 1895 and served the
county in this capacity two years. He
was born in Missouri but was brought
to Kansas by his parents, when but a
small child He lived here the remain
der of his life. He lived in Bourbon
county where his father was a wealthy
farmer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-24
R. B. KEPlEY DEAD.
Ex-Sheriff Passes Away After Stroke
of ApOplexy.

Robert B. Kepley. formerly sheriff of
Shawnee county. and at one time a
prominent contractor, suffered a stroke
of apoplexy at his home at 1904 Polk
street Tuesday night which caused his
death q short time later The stroke
came after Mr.. Kepley had been feel
ing indisposed for several days but he
was down town on Tuesday. He was
at the court house during the morning
hours
He retired about the usual hour
Tuesday night and complained of a
sense of falling. The stroke of apo