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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15

The dlrectorS held a meeting Satur.
day and decided "a hold the race meet
IN lniepsnjeuee this year from june
: O" Il The association Is planning
one Of the biggest raee meets ever held
ant aeeorilng 10 present plans there
|ll y four rsees a day while the race
meet l. II prEreSS After consider
lnE matters the directors decided 10
nave two running raoeS and two ha~-
lg>>, A. many interested have express
ed desire 90 witness mere races of
TINS class than have heretofore been
7Fe1 Liberal pur~s viii Be Offered
and every effort will b. made to make
thss v'v-1t tic beSt ever beld in In8e-
Fsadence. ali q record ATTENDANCE l.
aatlcIuaari- Euterprse-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15

a government of. by and for
the people, is unquestioned. The
adoption of this amendment is the
direct outgrowth of the many dis
graceful affairs in connection with the
selection of senators which has trail
ed the escntcheons of several states
in the slime of corrupt politics. and
which has made possible the election
of men TO this high office whose only
qualification was certificate of elee-
ton and heavy pocket book. The
practical working of the new system
should go a long way toward elm
mating the millionaires club" as
the upper house of congress has so
long been known. and make it possible
for statesmen of less financial standing
but with fully as competent an equip
ment of brains ta ill the office oeea-
sionally. Now. LET US have direct elee-
tion of the president and viee-presi-
dent. and the final step in the popular /
movement will have been /
accomplished.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15
Why Meat Is Hicn

c. H. Busey has Just shipped in
from Vale. Oregon. IS eorn-fed steers
for his market. that cost him s1219 in
Portland. or about S94 a head. This
explains the high cost of meat. and al
SO shows what ranchers NAV produce
bv raising beef. Sheep and hogs W.
nav even better to the produeer.-
Sheridan Sun.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15

The surveyors for the Siletz Valley
4 Eastern Railway company moved
their camp this week from the H
LINK : farm 10 about six miles west
nearer Kings Valley. on the L. Richter
farm. Most Of the right of way has
oseH purchased for a greater part of
Tie distance and within the next few
weeks We can look forward to actual
construction work 20 eommenee.-Tn-
aen~u3euee ErterrriSe.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15
How S This 4?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re,
ward for any ease of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned. have known
F. J. Cheney for the last Is wears.
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and f.
naneially able to carry out anv OBJ
legations made by his firm.
National Bank of Commerce.
Toledo. 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken in
ternally. acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent FREE.
Price % cents per bottle. Sold bv all
druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15

During his round for news and ad.
vertising. an Observer representative
visited a local merchant one day last
week. and found him selling a suit of
clothes 10 Salem man. u would
have TO pay S25 for that suit in Sa-
lem. said the customer. "but I bnv
Il here fog S16. which I consider paws
Inc well for the loss Of time and II m
ey expended in railroad fare to Dallas
and return. :" The result of an IN
veStigation has disclosed the fact that
the same merchant disposed of several
suits and other goods from his store
10 Salem. people, and nobody knows
row many other instances Of this kind
exist These things sre continually
coming to light. There Is no earhlv
reason why Dallas merchants eanuot
sell their wares as eheaply as those
II other towns. and an investigation /
)y the intending purchaser will GER |
rally substantiate this statement. +
i,ry it. and prove it to your OWL sat
sfaetion.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15
Human Life corf.r.,..

ne pr5Eram is beng made rp To-
ne eonfe0euee ou hruan life. is
waste and e1u~-u.at51r. az Reef 90.
iese. Nav 9 l8 Il u i-rr-sss
>isaNrr> and >r'euIl>t> IS note. Ma-v
EXHIBITS WI. D. installed bv sr.-s.-
TIE, co-operaiiuc j- the ao-s af 49,
e'nfvrence. and other state viii -
man delegates A. weu a. their 49,
aathoutaes oa the Suhiert - h---.-
welfarp
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15
Caulifowers Paw.

am plowino under 1900 sacks of
as fine potatoes as We're ever raised. =
remarked L. S. Otis. simply because
IT wonldn I pay to dig them at present
prices. But I'm not kicking. l made
$500 net on potatoes last wear. so I'm
ahead Of the game on potatoes. Mr..
Otis is now marketing cauliflower that
were growing all winter on ground
sloping south and east. Put alongside
Of California product they show right
~ IN the front line.-Newberg Enter
prise.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15
After Many Years.

John l. Butterfeld. an old and re-
speeted resident of this county. was
found dead in his bed at William
Dodson's 5 at Taft. Sunday. April 6,
death resulting from a bullet in his
right lung. which he received in the
battle of the Wilderness. says the To-
ledo Leader. He was buried at this
place Wednesday, April 8. the cere-
mony being conducted under the aus
pieeS of the Masons.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15

Ratification by the final state Desss.
>ary I'm endorsement II the p,s.~..l
amendment providing for the f7nsFf
elechon of United States senator's bv
the P-op.e having hecn announced. Il
nov certaiu that the pr5ylso viii De-
written into tbc federal ear>ti-uiar
By the pre>eut cougue>S and the reeeS-
say legislation 60 make It effective
vlH h. enacted Thus after manv
years. the old. and often corrupt meth
al ~ Seiectlnc senators ulu o. ~
piaced BY one that hrirgS the r,vern-
meai a step nearer the peopIe them.
selves. and thst il j. 8 long srise 10
ward the falnllnsnt ~ The fonda
mental principles of rspahlie.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15
Money in ''Suuds

J. A. Moore says there Is money in
potatoes. according TO the Amty
Standard. All il takes is a knowledge
OF how TO market them. Mr.. Moore
raised lots of spuds tins year. and in
the onen market they didn t sell Tor
much. but the other day he bought a
couple of pigs for $1,000 and fed them
on SpudS for p days and then sold
them at gain in weight that increas-
ed their value Sl4.s6. Can You beat
itP
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15
Shipped Hop Roots.

Merwin Bros. are through shipping
hop roots for the year They filed all
contracts last week and shipped a to-
tai of 2.2Sl 900 roots. Merwin Broth
ers are the most extensive hop root
shippers IN the world. They have
been employing about Is men since
November Is getting the roots and use
them continually during the shipping
season. They have been in the bust
hess for several years and report this
year their second largest export of
roots.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15

Independence has adopted the
" Monthly Sales Day" idea and will
hold the first one on April II. praeti-
eal-y every dealer in the city joining
ana offering some attractive bargains
m their different lines. This Is proving
very popular wherever tried. and Dal-
las merchants might do well 10 take
li up Bar-aIH sales iays ceneullv
bring the people 9" town in large num-
hers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15

The Oregon almanac. admitted TO be
one OF the best publications ever Is
sued IN exploitation of the industries
of Oregon, will be translated into Ger
man and other languages and exten-
slvely circulated in Europe. This will
no doubt result in stimulating immi-
grafton. and Dallas and Polk county
should be represented literally in the
issue. This Is the only enterprise that
the state supports by appropriation.
and Its publication and circulation
heretofore has resulted in much good
10 the state.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15
NEIGHBoRHooD NEWS.
Mohair Pool Increases.

The Eddyville mohair pool this year
consists of eight thousand feeees.
against $500 last year. The total
weight of the 1912 pool was 2S5. .75S
pounds, was owned by Is men. and
brought S9,903.95. or about $50 for
each goat sheared.-Toledo Leader.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15

Telephone rents have been increased
ov the local om~any. Parties form
erly pawn $3.50 ner month are now
taxed - The increase together with
the changing Of established call num-
oerS has caused no little comment
McMlnnville NewS-Reporter.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15
Wants Grand Lodge

MeMinnville Odd Fellows will make
a determined effort TO secure the next
meeting Of the Oregon Grand Lodge Of
Odd Fellows for their city. according
20 decisive action taken BY the breth
ren 81 recent meeting.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15

m IndeTsn1eroe cones - n
t-'rt of blE proets In lo-anhs-ries
une croWer states thar - reoe5uea
$40 toor one-half an aens lsst szs.
son Mhlle a new iufnSfrv. pars
ehanty ps'ople are coine into the h-a-
ness ~ grawinE ioczuherrses exters-
lively.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15

g. e. Heultt shipped q carload 81
sls1 grade and negistensd JERSEYS L.
H II. Curtis If pss.Iz--sn Wa-f..-,.--..--
Yesterday.
f"-k esluty Is sell % the frsrr
r41S On the stock raising h-Sire>S
4la us cattle. coats ard sbeep ars
-if'ied laE-g distances and o. ra-is-s
states
'rs..i stocS uot 0nlv PAYS bat Il =
i'ry1iaaae % have its whe-eahs-t.
Slour--Mocmoufh He-zlF
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15
osTEoPATHY

il = The 1oetrne ~ tie aste5uu-ir
rlys2esaz thar TIE haiv las wfthir
lise-f tie puEs- ~ snaoeSsfuIlr e--
aslfHE elsea=s Z that power i ~
,e1sst lt Is th- 3a-uin- I'D 81 H.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15

The Observer has added Satisfact-
ion OF Mortgage 10 its stock Of Ie-al
blanks NOtariss and ATTORNEYS nav
nov secure them in any quantity de-
sired Phone orders for LEGAL blanks
gwen prompt attention
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15

The Hillsboro Independent saws
The Observer wasted" a column of
space IN answer To its capital punish
ment editorial The Independent Is
right in this instance. and we humblv
apologize. Any attempt to answer
anything in the Hillsboro publication
l> evidently wasted " Like all other
opponents Of legal murders Eiiro-
hl.len can only ~ee one side OF the
controversy. and those who disagree
are SentimeutalistS. "
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15
THE NEWSPAPER.

The newspaper Is a peculiar inStitu
tion, ism 'tit2 That is. from the stand
point of some people 4 man called
al this office the other day and insist
ell that We go after a certain iudi-
vidual alleging that said individual
was doing something that should be
exposed. II was intimated that the
way was open for the diSgruntled one
To ''so after" him if he 50 desired.
Write your complaint. sign your
name To II. and The Observer Will
print it," he was told. Hardly. He
couldn't do that. on account of his
business standing. Yet he insisted
that the newspaper shoulder the bur
den and fight his battles. take up the
cudgel he was too eowardly to as
sumo. Many people appear 10 think
that the newspaper Is a sort of per-
sonal organ Ia be used a the common
property of everybody with a Crouch.
Occasionally we hear some one de-
clare that the newspaper should take
a stand" and expose this or that
wrong They want an uutramn,el
led press. they say. vet if the press
should really become 'untrammelled"
and happened 10 expose some of the
questionable policies i'll which those
who are So insistent about II. are in
terested. they would suddenly discover
that they had no u>e for the "black
mailing sheet The trouble with
most people Is that they want the .
newspaper to De untrammelled" on ,
ly To such an extent that it Jumps on +.
TO the other fellow. but permits them :,
% exist in peace. That Is their idea !.
of the freedom of the press.
Occasionally something appears in
the newspaper that a subscriber does -.
MT like. He gets real angry and hus- ;,
Ties into the Office and stops his paper. ~
He does it with the air Of one who i -,
administering a severe reprimand 10 :;
the editor for thus going contrary to N,
his Ideas. He seems TO think that be .,
cause he has removed his name from n
the list everybody in the office. from :.
the editor down 10 the devil. will gath ~
ar around the Office towel and weep o.
great tears of grief. He shouldn't fool \,
himself Nine times ont Of ten when =,
Tins happens. the editor grabs the
money and goe> out and buys a ten
sent cigar, and a shine, and deludes TIL
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15

The NeWbsrc Graphic saws that q
liberal revari viii be paid the man
"He aFeHiS q uew tune Re- fer The
n'eTrN-So-wuU3 music box" TsIs Of
Ter. The merry-co-puud would eas~a
to exist without It's tune.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15

New that the bath tub ru>t has
been dissolved ani snap l. 70 90 or the
inee h>t. II is evident that We have
some things 20 be thankful for under
ial> Democratic administration
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15

II appears that Parkison and his
North End cohorts are going to face
4 united opposition in their efforts 10
refer the university appropriations TO
vote of the people. From all por-
tionS of the state come objections 10
the movement. All sorts of organiza-
tions have already gone ON record as
opposing it. and individual opinion Is
very generally against it. The wisdom
of expending $4,000 or 100000 in
special referendum election To prevent
the expenditure of S175.000 for edu-
eational purposes. Is questionable. and
Is 50 regarded by all thinking people.
The encouraging feature of the oppo-
sition. however. Is the apparent feel
ing that the appropriations are need /
ed. and must become effective if the
states educational facilities are to be
'afeguarded and made available for
he youth Of the state. II appears
hat the people of Oregon have had
heir fill of ParkiSon and his meth
,ds. +
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-04-15

tlve thousand barrels ~ whisky
dumped into the Ohio rivsr, SuaiI
wonder that >,sii oli Stream ue-f a-
s. tear
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-11-26
Healthy, Wrink,e-Free
Skin Easy to Haze
From The Woman Beautifully


dull, drab. muddy complexion, or
an over-red. blotchy, pimply or freckled
skin, can by quite simple, harmless
and inexpensive method, be changed
to one OF flower-like radiance and pur
fty. One ounce of common mercolized
wax. sold by druggists generally, will
remove the most unsightly complexion
In from one to two weeks. BY its re-
markable absorptive power. the with
cred, faded or discolored layer of thin
film-skin which hides the healthier
skin underneath is gradually fiecked
off in tiny. almost invisible particles
This is done SO gently there is no in
convenience, and no trace is left on
the skin except that of enhanced
beauty. The wax is smeared on like
cold cream befor retiring, and removed
In the morning with warm water.
If the skin be wrinkled or sagey. a
face bath made by dissolying / OF.
powdered saxolite in y pint witch
hazel will be found most effective.
Combining both astringent and tonic
properties, this tightens the skin and
braces up its supporting muscles.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-11-26
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
SCHOOL SUCCESSFUL
Progress Under Leadership of J. o.
Boyd is Proving Sat
isfactory.

The Christian church SUNDAY school
has been going forward successfully
under the leadership of Mr.. J. O. Boyd.
the superintendent Last Sunday the
attendance was 254 and the collection
almost $500. A special program was
rendered last Sunday in the interests
OF home missions.
special feature in connection with
the Sunday school work is the Teach.
ers' School which is held every second
and fourth Wednesday in the month.
The study Of the lessons is from a
viewpoint of modern teaching of re-
ligion in the school Tonight the fol-
lowing program viii be carried out:
Addresses by Mr.. A. G. Hostetter.
Henry Hit, r. L. Bane and Johnson p.
Angle, also debate between DIR. H.
H. Stafford and Mrs E. l.. Aldrich,
on q question in the lesson The les.
son for this evening is The Teachers
knowledge Of Self /"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-11-26
QUITE NECESSARY Is THE
BRIGHT BIT OF CONTRAST

OF whatever material gown is made
this season there must be a touch Of
vivid color somewhere between head
and foot. Usually 1t is introduced in
the girdle or waistcoat, or a smart lit
tie collar and cuffs show colored
motif. 1t may come in wherever OPP
portunity offers or fancy suggests as
long as it is effective and becoming.
In S058 the somberness of crow blue
crepe is smarthly frightened by the
deep vest OF Roman stripes The shops
are showing ribbons and silks In Ro-
man stripes in almost numberless col
orings IS they are Very effective for
trimmings Of this sort. A bodice with
wide arnholes. set-in sleeves. a
smart vest and peplum effect are the
details that make this model attrac-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-11-26
THE CONQUER|NG
FRANCS villa
He Arrived at Juarez at Noon Today
With the Trophies
Of His Vic
tory.
HE WAS MUCH PLEASED
Pays Neat Tribute to the Americans in
an Interview With United
Press Cores
pondent


UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
FL PASo, Texas, Nov. 26.-Bring-
ing with him az trophies Of war the
federal artillery captured In the 80.
hour battle below Juarez, Francis
Villa, leader Of the victorious rebels,
returned to Juarez at noon today. The
fact that all Juarez is busy CARING for
hundreds Of wounded brought in sine.
the termination Of the great battle.
prevented Villa from receiving any.
thing. He was greatly pleased with
his victory and paid high tribute to
bis soldiers, when asked by United
Press representatives for state
ment. There is nothing that l can
say, senior, that would make matters
better" said he. at ls what my vaII-
ant soldiers did that speaks loudly
and convlncingIy. They fought for a
Just cause and triumphed.
"Thc death Of Madero has been
avenged and soon our wounded coun-
try will be under constitutional qov-
ernment just as our great martyr
Madero could wish It. You can tell
your country that will always pro-
tect Americans whether they be IN
your own or whether they BE- else
whore.
"By this ! mean that should another
attack be aimed at border point, /
will have my men go and meet the en-
envy within our country just az we met
them at Terra Blanca. We want your
friendship and have tried to show It.
No bullets will fall upon the American
side Of the border while am In com.
mand.
"You ask about our future. cannot
dlvulge our plans. The soldiers will
do their work and believe they will
do II as we'll as they did It yesterday
when the foe was met. have nothino
to say as to an attack on chihuahua
City except that II will be taken off,
The victory meets with approval
generally on this side Of the border
because it means peace throuohout
northern Mexico. It Is expected busl.
ness will be generally resumed
throughout states OF Chihuahua, Goa
hula and Sonora without danger Of
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-11-26
NO ACTION IS TAKEN

The Rev. J. Nuesch, for sixteen
years pastor of the ST. Paups German
Evangelical church in this city. ten
sdered his resignation to his congre-
cation last Sunday morning. Rev.
Nuesch startled his congregation by
reading his letter, resigning his work
here. The move came as surprise
to the members.
As yet no action on his resigna-
ton has been taken by the church
members. They have been in hopes
that their pastor might rescind his
resignation. Rev. Nuesch stated this
noon that he had given the matter
into the hands of his congregation
for action but as they had net yet
acted upon it he could make no
further statement.
Rev Nuesch was completing his
seventeenth year. as pastor Of st.
Pall's Evangelical church. His year
WOULD be up In July. Last July he cell
ebrated his sixteenth anniversary as
pastor of the church here.
Rev. Nuesch has been in the min
istry for more than twenty-five years.
He is the product of some of the fin
est schools OF theology Of the old
country. and is graduate of the
University of Bales In Switzerland.
1t was not only with surprise but
also with regret that the congrega-
ton last Sunday heard the resigna-
ton OF their pastor read. Rev.
Nuesch is well liked by. his people
and he has proved himself one Of
the ablest pastors OF the city during
his term of service for his church
here. He Is a strong man, and one
who has endeavored to bring sbefore
his people the best in spiritual life.
Rev. Nuesch and his wife have
made place in the hearts OF their
congregation. They have their pres
ence felt, and, 1t will be with the sin
cerest of regrets that the congrega-
ton sees its pastor leave.
The congregation hasn't as yet act
ed upon the resignation of the Rev.
Mr. Nuesch. 1t has been the hope
Of many of the members that he
might reconsider his action and stay
in Keokuk.
AS to future plans Rev Nuesch is
not ready to say. as he has not vet
yet been released from his congrega-
ton here 1t is generally hoped by
his people that some inducement
may cause him to remain in Keokuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-11-26
OLD TIME DANCING
PARTY AT HAMILTON
All New Steps will be Put in "pis-
card'' by Old Favorites
This Evening.

An old time dancing party will be
given at Hamilton, H., this evening
under the auspices of the Monticello
Dancing club of 1885 The dance
will bs given in the city hall at
Hamilton. John NJ. Brant and his
orchestra, .once famous in these
parts for their dance music" as the
tickets read, will furnish the old time
music for the old time daces. The
committee in charge of the affair is
composed of:
Geo. Ludington, VIM. Montgomery,
C. E. Barnum, VIM. Honce, Geo. NJ.
Brant, Jas. Sanger, Jr., Ed. Herbert,
H. D. Lyon, Bert Denton, Walter
Henning.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-11-26
Mrs. Aliens Tea.

Mrs. John Percival Allen entertained
one hundred and seventy-fve guests
at tea this afternoon from to S
o'clock, at the Hotel Iowa in honor of
Miss Marie Horne. The tea was given
IN the large dining room on the first
floor. The tea tables were charming
ly decorated il Killarney roses and
large pink hrysanthemums. The
guests were received by Mrs. Allen,
Miss Horne, Mrs. William Nelson
Sage and Mrs. Walter Badger OF Min
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-11-26
ROSY AS "A GIRL

Summit, N. Gin a letter receiy.
ed from this place. Mr.. ]. W. Church,
the notary public, says: MY wife
had been ailing for nearly twelve
years, from female ailments, and at
times, was unable to leave the house
she suffered agony with her side and
back We tried physicians for years,
without relief After these treat.
ments all failed, she took Cardui, ;.-li
gained in weight at once. Now she
is red and rosy as school girl"
Cardui. as tonic for women, has
brought remarkable results. It re-
lieves pain and misery and Is the
ideal tonic for young and old. Try IT.
At druggists.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-11-26

neapolis- Tea was poured by Mrs. D
A. Collier and Mrs. Laura Loyington.
The guests were served by Miss Elsie
Buck, Miss Agnes Trimble, Mrs. B. B
Hobbs. Mrs. H. A. Gray, Miss Mary
Margaret Ayres and Mrs. NJ. T. Thomp-
son. An orchestra furnished music
during the receiving hours. The tea
was one Of the most beautifully APP
pointed entertainments given here for
some time.