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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13

The Observer sincerely hopes that
the men behind the Whiteaker oil
well prospect will find the fruition
of their hopes in that hole in the
ground. They are certainly entitled
to success if for no other reason
than as a reward for the indomitable
energy which they have already ex-
pended in the project. There is an
old saying that "everything comes
to him who waits" and if this be
true, it should come much sooner to
those who go after it. The promo
ters of the oil well prospect have
spent large amount Of money and
time in their Investigations. Twice
they have appeared on the brink of
success-just another few feet and
it was confidently expected that the
riches hidden beneath the earth s
surface would pour forth-but
something has happened to stop the
work and discourage the workers.
The discovery of oil in paying guam
titles means much to Dallas, more in
fact than many of us imagine, and
the men who are spending their mon
ey to find it, are entitled to the
thanks and the assistance Of the en-
tire community. No possible project
which could be mentioned is more
entitled to support. Experts have
for years declared that there is oil
in paying quantities beneath the
surface in Polk county, and it is
worth considerable to know whether
these assertions are true. If the
present operations shall only end in
proving that there is no oil, we shall
still be able to satisfy ourselves
with the knowledge that the matter
has been settled once and for all.
If there is oil here, in paying guam
titles. the men whose efforts results
in its discovery will have rendered
a greater service to their community,
than that other industrious individ-
nal who caused two blades Of grass
to grow where but one grew before.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13

The McMinnville Telephone-Regis-
ter intimates that the girls sweat
ers which the high school base ball
players from that city lugged away
from the Armory in Dallas recently,
were taken by mistake. "Sweaters
all look alike" remarks the T.-R.
Yes, so do pants. But wasn't it
funny that those high school ginks
couldn't see that big yellow sd"
on every one of the garments that
were mistaken" for the McMinn-
vile brand? But let's be charitable,
say it was a mistake" and forget
about il.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13

Following Frank A. Munsey
another Bull MOOser has come Out
favoring the reorganization of the
Republican party. Reference is made
to Dan Hanna, of Ohio, one of ROose-
welt s staunchest supporters in last
seasons campaign, who has reached
the conclusion that the only way in
which the dominance of the Demo
cratic party may be Overthrown in
this country is by the reorganization
of the Republicans. 1t is evident
that these astute politicians have a
"hunch" that there isn't going to
be much further doing down at Oys-
ter Bay. The "third party" move
ment hasn't so far shown signs Of
gaining strength such as would war
rant anybody in falling over them
selves to join with it. The few re-
naming Bull Moosers are now seek
ing a soft place to light and, like all
other third party movements, it IS
doomed to fail. Well, let it 90 to
the scrap heap. If the movement
shall result in a reorganization of
the Republican party and the elm
ination of those who were instrument
tai in encompassing its downfall
last November, the Armageddon
forces may not have marched against
the embattled hosts of standpatism
in vain.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13

In dozens of cities and towns
throughout Oregon the paramount
question just now is paving. With
out a single exception so far as The
Observer has noticed the councils
in those communities which have not
yet adopted the hard surface street
improvement plan, are facing re-
monstrances, and without exception
so far, where action of any kind has
been taken, these remonstrances have
been turned down and the improve
ment has been ordered. In every
city where this question is under dis
cussion, you will find that the news
papers, without exception are favor
ing the paving. They are taking the
position because every newspaper is
always a booster and always is work.
ing for the good of its town. They
favor paving just as they favor a
new business enterprise, or a new
factory that will give employment
to many workers. The newspaper
man wants the town to grow and
prosper and lead the van in progress,
and he is always at it early and late.
And when your committee goes
around with its subscription paper
you'll generally find that the news
paper man puts down his share
land often more) for the Fourth of
July celebration, the new factory
site, the Commercial club activities
and everything else that some of the
property owners who kick on the
paving and other improvements, pass
by with the frozen face. The news
paper man may have his faults-but
he always a booster.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13

Professor Taft, in his first lecture
at Yale, attacked Roosevelt and his
fads, the referendum, the recall and
the so-called Progressive principles.
We may now look for an explosion
in the Outlook office. Professor Taft
probably feels that he is now in a
position where he can conscientiously
expose the irrationalities of the
Roosevelt propaganda without being
accused of doing it from political
motives.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13

through them arose and settled over
the sidewalks, the meat and every
thing to windward. Yet people
bought the dust and filth covered
stuff and ate it, while in public build
ings block away one couldn't Sc
cure drink of water unless one
possessed a cup of his own, owing
to the germs" that lurk around
the edge of the deadly public cup.
In this case, as in many others, it
appears that the health authorities
are straining at gnat and swal-
lowing camel"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13

One Jack Johnson formerly hailed
as the champion bruiser of the world
appears to be having more trouble
in knocking out the law than he did
in beating a "white hope" at Reno.
When Jack gets through with his
present engagement there will prob
ably be no need of another 'white
hope"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13
Fatten Hogs on Potatoes

Klamath farmers are fattenng
hogs on their surplus potato crops.
Ten carloads of hogs have been ship
ped into that district from Sacra-
mento and if the potatoes on hand
can be utilized profitably in this way
other large shipments will be made.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13
Live Stock Show

Union makes the claim it will have
the biggest and best livestock show
in Oregon this year. Its dates are
June 5, 6, 7. The big feature of the
show will be fine horses, while the
splendid cattle for which Eastern Or
egon is famous will also be on eXhi-
bition in large numbers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13

circulation payments since adopting
the plan. The views are admired by
everybody who has seen them and are
really works of art. Framed in an
appropriate manner they will add
tone to, and adorn any home in which
they appear. Five different subjects
to select from. The supply is lin
tied, however, and at the present
rate in which the pictures are being
distributed, will soon be exhausted.
See them at this office.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13

Six hundred and thirty-eight sec
tions of Lords Oregon Laws were
repealed by the late state Legislative
session. This is said to be the great
est record of repeating dead laws in
the history of the state. If future
legislative assemblies will only con-
tinue this work, we may in time over
come the activity of the Oregon City
law factory.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13
Prizes for Corn Growers.

To stimulate interest in growing
corn in this state, the Oregon Agri-
cultural college offers ten prizes for
the best ears of corn grown by boys
and shown at the State Fair. En-
tries must be made not later than
September %.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13

The news dispatches relate that a
package of love letters of Robert and
Elizabeth Barrett Browning were re-
Gently sold in New York for $32,-
$50. That's a pretty fair amount of
coin for a package of love letters,
but when a fellow finds that his wife
has discovered a bunch of his old
ones that he forgot to destroy, mere
money seems to lose its value.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13
How's This I?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case 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 years,
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and f.
nancially able to carry out any OBJ
legations made by his firm.
National Bank of Commerce,
Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free.
Price rs cents per bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13

The beautiful California views
which The Observer Is giving away
% an who pay their subscription one
wear In advance. are proving pOpu-
lar with Polk county people and this
newspaper has enjoyed a boom in
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13

An Oregon man who weighed 316
pounds reduced his weight materially
by the simple expedient of chopping
wood for two hours every morning
before breakfast. 1t is said that he
lost 16 pounds and reduced his wood
pile Is cords. 1t is interesting to
know what might happen if the man
owned 316 cords of wood and kept
at the job.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13
Editorials of the
People.

Signed communications will be print
ed under this head from responsible
parties, but their publication does not
necessarily imply that they express the
sentiments of the editor.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13

Oregon's spectacular governor now
threatens a libel suit against the
Portland Telegram. The business of
shutting up saloons and arresting al
legged bootleggers in which the gov
ernor has been engaged during the
last year or more appears to have
palled and he must hunt up other ex-
element and methods to keep him
self before the people.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13
LODGE DIRECTORY

UNITED ARTISANS-Dallas Assem-
bly,, No. 46, meets on first and third
Mondays Of each month at Wood
man hall. Visiting members made
welcome.
MILLIE NJ. STAFRIN, NJ. A.
WILLIS SIMONTON. Secretary.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-05-13

A. +. & A. M.-Jennings Lodge. No.
9. meets second and fourth Fridays
of each month, in Masonic hall on
Main street Visiting brethren well
come.
E, A, HAMILTON, w. NJ.
WALTER S. MUIR. Secretary.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-12-11

Page Hobson; piano solo, Ruth
McWilliams; talk, Miss Smith;
piano solo, Maude Cochran: read
ing, Fannie Mclean; paper, Pearl
McGehee and Ivan Jordan; piano
solo, Aloe Everton.
The Society is always glad to
have visitors present at its meet
ings.
Two new pupils entered school
on Tuesday, Nevln Waltmire in
the ninth grade and Jerome Walt
mire in thu eighth grade.
The Punta Gorda High School
team met the Al cadia High School
team in a tennis match on the
Punta Gorda court, Friday, No
vember, %. The game resulted
in a victory for our team. -HEL-
EN- HARRINGTON.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-12-11

beautiful duet, after which a po-
litical contest was introduced.
Miss Bertha Peppers poem was
pronounced the best.
A delicious two-course repast
was then served, the place cards
and favors being appropriate to
Thanksgiving. The swapping of
notices caused much merriment
and the DOMINIC of the pretty
caps gave a festive appearance to
the occasion, which was altogeth
Ell an especially happy one. Sec.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-12-11
Mayors Proclamation

q / hereby designate next Mon
day, Dec. 18th, as general clean
up day. All property owners and
the occupants of the same are re.
quested to clean up their premises
inside and outside and outside of
their yards, and all vacant lots of
all trash and rubbish of whatever
nature, and deposit the same in
boxes or some receptacle on the
curb line.where the Wagons can
get at it. Have this work done
by noon if possible.
A Warning. = An ordinance
goes into effect soon requiring ev.
cry one to keep their premises
clean at all times of all trash,
weeds, bushes, and rubbish, not
only in and around your premises,
but of all vacant lots as we'll
This ordinance is going to he en-
forced to the letter. We are de
termined 10 make Punta Cord,
not only the cleanest town, but tn,
healthiest in the United States.
Geo. S. Stone
Acting Mayor of Punta Gorda.
Dec. 18th, 1913.
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School Notes

Mr.. Buckley, Mr.. Lynch, Mr..
McClelland and Miss Conibear
visited the Punta Gorda High
School, Wednesday, November
2e, 1918.
Miss Conibear is travelling over
the county organizing Tomato
Clubs for girls and Corn Clubs
for boys. She made an address
to the High School explaining the
object of these clubs and the
method of establishing them.
The girls have started Tomato
Club and will do their best to
make il a successful one.
Mr.. Lynch and Mr.. McClelland
also gave talks and Mr.. Buckley
told the High School about a
County Fair which will be held
next year. Each school is ex'
pected to contribute something t.
this fair and so Mr.. Buckley
seems to be expecting q lot from
our school; we must not disap'
point him.
The boys played a practic'
game of basketball Thursday af
ternoon.
The Franklin Literary Societ,
met in the High School auditorium
Friday, December 3, with the fol
lowing program:
Piano solo, Elise Blount; reel
tation, Laura Mcqueen; vocal so
10, Anna Laubach; Soliloquy
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-12-11
CHESS TUSNAMENT
S. r. j. Trabue To Meet the Tampa
Champion in Big Game

The chess experts who will or
der the moves in the game with
human figures during the Gaspa-
rilla celebration next summer have
been selected by the Tampa Chess
club, recently organized, and
their names will be presented to
the boosters committee this after
noon. They are Nertor Herman
dez, the Cuban champion of Tam
pa, and Stephen Trabue, formerly
of Louisville KY, ano the chess
club there, but now livingat Pun
ia Gorda.
Both Senior Hernandez and Mr..
Trabue have been made honorary
members of the Tampa organlza-
lion and will participate in their
turnaments. The two met last
Sunday for a match in the rooms
temporarily loaned to the chess
club by Hafford Jones, which was
watched by a number of enthusl
astic chess players.
Mr.. Hernandez, who fas been
playing among the Cuban and
Spanish players of the city, has
never been defeated here. He is
considered an expert player, and
has figured in some matches of
special note. Mr.. Hernandez di-
rected the play for Kew West in
the matches three or four years
ago between that city and Havana,
played by cable, and which at
tracted attention all over the
world of chess players.
Sunday, however, Mr.. Herman
dez met stronger player, in Mr..
Trabue, who is sixty years old,
met each play of Mr.. Hernandez
successfully, winning every game
of the six played during tho after
noon. Another match will pro-
baby be played between the two,
in couple of weeks, and in that
encounter Mr.. Hernandez, who is
at work lettering his play now,
expects to come out ahead. -
Tampa Times.
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Club Meeting
Game in too late last week.

Mrs. D. N. Mcqueen, assisted
by her sister, Miss Nellie Holder
by, entertained the Fortnightly
Club Wednesday, Nov. 26th. The
theme of Thanksgiving was sue
cessfully carried out in a delight
full manner. Responses to roll
call were Bible quotations.
During the business meeting 1t
was decided to take up the selling
of the Federation Christmas seals
to help II good cause, the fight
against tuberculosis.
Our hostess favored us with Il
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-12-11
Out. Of Town Patronage So
IiCited

Don't send your money out of
the State. If you can't suit your
self at home, send or bring your
orders to us. We pay all delivery
charges and allow $50 cash dis
count on all out of town orders.
Call and see us when you come to
Tampa. Leave us your address
and we will mail you a beautiful
1914 calendar.
HENRY GIDDENs CLOTHING Co.,
The Clothing TAMPA, FLA.
Corner
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-12-11

Deep seated coughs that resist orr
binary remedies require both exter-
ternal and internal treatment. If
you buy dollar bottle of Billiards.
Horehound syrup you get the two
remedies you need for the price of
one. There is Herrick's Red Pep
per Porous Plaster for the chest, free
with each bottle. Sold by all drug
gists.
ADVERTISEMENT
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An Accomplished Cow.

According to this advertisement in
an English country paper. there is a
cow in England which is possessed of
rare accomplishments:
Wanted. - A steady, respectable
young man to look after garden and
care for a cow who has good voice
and is accustomed to sing in the
choir"
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WANTED.

WANTED - Some good grove
land, timber lands and small truck
farms to sell to friends who write
they will be here this winter and ex.
pect us to have line on places they
want to buy. State price and give
description and we will talk bust
ness >. E. VanCamp & Son, Punta
GUrda, Florida. 45--4r.
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FOR SALE-100 acres miles
South OF Punta Gorda, on Alligator
Creek, on railroad, $50 bearing
orange trees.-Albert w, Gilchrist.
Punta Gorda. Fla.
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FOR SALE-Splendid location on
bay front, magnificent view, two
story house. spacious grounds 70 1903,
ideal spot for winter home. Apply
to DIR. Burland, Punta Gorda, Fla.
-tjan30
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FOR SALE-Block 122, Town of
Punta Gorda, near new cigar factory,
embracing 3 acres more or less clear
ed and fenced subdivided into build
ing lots. Price $1,000. Inquire p. o..
Box l02, Punta Gorda, Fla.
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FOR SALE-Improved waterfront
property located opposite Cleveland,
Call, investigate or write.-N. C..
LARSEN, Cleveland. Fla.-tjuly28
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FOR SALE-Red ribbon seed sug-
ar cane. Write for prices, terms,
etc. or call n Porter, Blount & Co.,
Blount's grocery, Punta Gorda.-42
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MISCELLANEOUS.

MONEY TO LOAN-6 per cent
loans on farms. orchard lands. city
resident or business property to buy.
build improve, extend or refund
mortgages or other securities; terms
reasonable; special privileges; cor
respondence invited. Dept. L.. 6l8
Commonwealth Bldg. Denver Colo,
or 1921 Commerce ST., Dallas, Texas.
So At.
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FOR SALE-Two nice building
lots fronting Berry street, the two
being 100 los feet in combined size.
Fair prIce.-Dr. Burland, Punta
Gorda, Fla. tjan3O
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WANTED-To do your sign paint
ing, address P. o. Box Y, Puntf
Gorda, Fla.
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FOR SALE--A good restaurant
business already established and
conveniently located. Quick buyer
can get it cheap for cash.--C. c. AN
DERsoN, Punta Gorda, Fla. 81 If
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-New bungalow cot
tage, just finished, 200 # from the
bay.-N. c. HEWITT, Punta Gorda,
Fla. If
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FOR SALE-Indian Runner ducks
$1.O0 each.-L. NJ. WRITTEN, Punta
Gorda, Fla.
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SIGN PAINTING-Neatl and
tastefully done, address p, o. Box Y,
Punta Gorda, Fla.
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No Heredity About 1t.
Gerald-My father was an old salt
Geraldine-That's funny. You are a
young fresh.
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IN COURT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE
STATE OF FLORIDA
IN RE ESTATE OF

IN RE ESTATE OF
Notice is hereby given to all whom it may
concern, that on the goth day of April. A. D..
1914, shall apply to the honorable WI Bell
Judge of said court, as Judge of Probate for my
final dischargeas guardian OF the'person and
estate of ]. l.. Morgan, minor heir of j. NJ.
Morgan deceased; and that at the same time
will present my final accounts az guardian of
said estate and ask for their approval.
MARTHA s. MORGAN,
Guardian.
Dated Oct. a7th, A. D. 1913.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1913-12-11

All kinds of sewing machine
needles, boboins, shuttles and
needle-threaders at Punta Gorda
Hardware. If advertisement.
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CLASSIFIED
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Cheap; a piano; ex.
anime it at the Inn hotel. 53 II
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The Herald for Job Printing.
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(Advertisement.)
The Washington herald., 1913-08-10
Mo- 3-VieW Of No. 4 Without Coat.
Naison. Jenny.

conservative glimpses, at that-some Of
the more daring ones. as well as those
that are hopelessly ugly, and suggestive,
not only have called forth printed pro-
tests, but have even felt the menacing
gestures of the arms of the law. Besides
this, the petticoatless woman, often
thoughtless, and who, as usual, each sum-
mer season forgets about the diaphanous
quality of summer raiment, has made her
annual appearance this year. Gowns BE-
ing more diaphanous than ever, the result
has been a little more startling than
usual, and several women who sailed
forth thus arrayed were forced to beat .
hasty retreat
Such misadventures, however, have moth
ing to do with the really well dressed
woman. Crepe petticoats are especially
good to wear under filmy frocks, made on
lines conforming to the outside dress and
slashed up SO that there = room in al
directions, and yet the ankles. veiled BY
the deep lace edging, show through the
slash discreetly and with 4 charm that
the unveiled ankles do not have. For It
is unfortunately true that few women
possess good ankles from all points Of
view. They may look well from the 'front.'