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The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-10-22
HEPPNER, OREGON, OCTOBER %, 1914.
PRIME FACTOR N UP.
. BUILDING OF INDUSTRY
Pacific International Livestock Ex-
position at Portland, Entitled
to this Distinction.

1t is perhaps not too early to speai
about the principal event OF the sea
son touching the livestock industr.
of the Pacific coast, the exposition t.
be held at the Union Stack Yards
North Portland, from December the
7th to the 18th, 1914. In this con
nection, we gladly publish the fol
lowing letter that has been sent tt
the Commercial Club of Heppner by
o. M. Plummer, General Manager oi
the Exposition:
October Is, 1914.
Gentlemen;
The Fourth Annual Pacific Inter.
national Livestock Exposition, to be
held at the Union Stock Yards, North
Portland, Oregon, December 7-12
1914, has attained a position of first
Importance in this western country
and is recognized to be a prime fac
tor in the unbuilding of our livestock
industry.
The railroads have made a very low
fare covering attendance at our show
and the time of year is that at which
many people from the interior wish
to come to Portland. We are asking
that you encourage the forming OF
special parties of livestock people
opd otborc ipfaroctod IN o,r Chou
making it possible to run a special
car, at least from the larger towns
The travelling passenger and local
agents of your line will do everything
they can to assist in the formation of
these parties.
The premier livestock of all the
fall shows in the Western circuit
will be assembled here at our Show,
which is considered the Court OF
Last Resort in livestock circles.
AS you may be well aware, our Ex-
position Is strictly an educational
one, there being no wild West" or
other similar amusement in connec-
ton with 1t. There is no admission
charge; we simply put up Livestock
Show Of the first class, which we feel
belongs to the people, therefore we
believe that you will 60 out of your
way to stir up interest in the PROPOSE
tion. Nothing can advertise your
town better than a good live delega-
tion of boosters.
PUT YOUR TOWN ON THE MAI
DURING LIVESTOCK SHOW
| WEEK
Yours sincerely,
O. M. PLUMMER,
Gen. Mgr
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Phil S. Bates, secretary. and A. e.
Worries, of the Rogue River Courier
executive committee. A special train
in charge Of President Franklin T.
Griffith, of the Portland Railway.
Light & Power Company, took the
editors to Estacada Saturday after
noon to inspect the hydro-clectric
plant of the company. This trip
proved to be interesting and instruc-
tive and was greatly enjoyed by the
visitors.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-10-22
CORN CAN Be GROWN
IN MORROW COUNTY
An Illustration of How Some Are
Doing the Things That Others
Are Saying Cannot be
Done.
Lou S. Smith, Assistant Agricultur-
list, O.-W. R. & N. Co


ist, O.-W. R. & N. Co
In my occupation, as Agricultural
Advisor and Investigator, am treat
ed to many surprises; some are dis
appointments, many are pleasures, in
all find much that is of interest
My advice is never based upon
theory, but always upon what have
learned by my own experience of the
experience Of others.
This, it seems, is often doubted for
] frequently am confronted with the
assertion that thing which l advo-
cate can not be done. However.
these surprises l speak of are con
stantly demonstrating the truth of
my teachings. / am frequently find
ing some one that is doing the very
thing that others are saying cannot
be done.
Not only are people doing these
things successfully under my advice
but ] often find some one that have
never heard Of, and who has never
heard of me, that has been doing for
years the things that | am endeavor-
ing to teach.
This is where the pleasure comes
in and think that one of the most
pleasant experiences that | have en-
joyed for some time was when | Wis
tied the farm home of Mr.. j. c.
Brown this summer. Mr.. Brown
lives some three miles north of Hepp-
ner and must be several hundred feet
higher. At least | thought so when
| rode the motorcycle up there on a
hot day in the middle of August.
1t was not really bad trip and ev-
en- had it been | would have consid-
cred myself paid in full when dinner
was over. Not only did | enjoy a
hearty meal but / appreciated it ten
fold when realized that all, or near
ly all of the great variety was actu-
ally produced right there on the
farm. / have natural repulsion
for foods toted in in tin cans and
paper sacks.
| had noted pretty good corn
field along the road, and when | said
Corn" Mr.. Brown favored me with
one Of his contented smiles, with
which he seems to be we'll equipped
and answered: "Oh yes grow corn
been growing it for twenty years
Couldn't get along without it..
was interested so | asked few
questions and this is substantially
the story | got: "You see | always
raise my own hogs and | like to fin
ish them on corn. 1t makes better
pork and the best is none too good
for me. Then | like to take my Own
corn to the mill and have it ground
| do not have it bolted as it keeps
better in the bran and it is not much
trouble to screen it as we use it.
"Of course | cure all my own meat
and as hickory is not obtainable
find the corn cobs mighty fine tC
smoke meat with"
Mr. Brown does not grow corn or
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a large scale, only what he has use
for and as he grows it on summerfal-
low he got, he says, over fifty bushels
to the acre last year. This is easy to
believe when you see his corn. 1t is
medium sized, white corn; semi
flint, early maturing, small stocks
but each producing two or three good
ears; planted in check rows about
forty inches each way, two stocks to
the hill and well cultivated a good
crop is assured. The fact that this
corn has been grown on the same
farm for some twenty years insures
the grower OF crop every year be-
cause 1t is thoroughly acclimated.
This seems to be the original
Squaw Corn. The grasshoppers were
playing havoc with it when l saw it
but it was so far along at that time
that | am sure it would give a pro-
portion of good ears in spite of the
hoppers. The accompanying pictures
show Master George Brown in the
field and quantity of corn meal
which found in the granary. The
ears of corn shown seem out of pro-
portion to the size of the stocks, and
they are, but this very fact goes a
long way in explaining the success
that it has made. l would not rec
ommend this corn for ensilage pur-
poses but where grain is the object
it is just the thing.
There are lots more Mr.. Browns in
the country and you can find them if
you look. cite this as typical case
of what a man can do If he wants to-.
And here is bit of verse that goes
straight to the point. l don't know
who to credit it to but whoever wrote
it had the right idea.
Some one said it couldn't be done
But he with chuckle replied,
That maybe it couldn't, but he would
be one
That wouldn't say so till he had
tried.
So he buckled right in. with trace
of grin
On his face. If he worried he hid
it.
He started to sing as he tackled the
thing
That couldn't be done-and he did
it.
Somebody scoffed, ooh you'll never
do that;
At least no one ever has done it."
But he took off his coat and he took
off his hat,
And the first thing we knew he'd
begun it.
With the lift of his chin and bit of
grin,
without and doubling or quiddit,
He started to sing as he tackled the
thing
That couldn't be done-and he
did it.
There are thousands to say that il
cannot be done;
There are thousands to prophsey
failure;
There are thousands to point out to
you, one by one,
The dangers that wait to assail
you.
But just buckle in with bit of a
grin,
Then take off your coat and go to
it.
Just start in to sing as you tackle
the thing
That cannot be done'-and you'll
do it.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-10-22
Yours sincerely,
O. M. PLUMMER,
Gen. Mgr.

In the Fairview district, Miss Ma
bel Wood is at the helm. The en-
rollment is eight. This school has
three or four framed pictures, some
of which are of the standard type.
The pupils are arranging to have the
flag displayed outside. The building
will be repaired and the windows
changed so the light will be admitted
from the left side only. A new die
tionary has been purchased recently.
The term will be eight months.
Mrs. Alice Nichols presides over
the Gooseberry school. The enroll
ment is ten. The opening exercises
of this school are inspiring, AL
though this school has been in ses-
sion only few days, the pupils did
some excellent singing. A can of
water is kept on the stove to furnish
moisture for the atmosphere.
At the Hale Ridge school, Miss
Ruth Bowman and taght pupils were
working busily. The boys have con-
structed some play apparatus for the
grounds. They have arranged to
erect a tlag-pole, so the flag may be
displayed outside. New window
shades have been ordered. A closed
jar for the water supply has also
been ordered, and plans are. being
made to purchase new desks. The
board, patrons, teacher and pupils
are determined to make the school
standard school if possible.
Miss Alice Wilkins teaches the
Rocky Bluff school. The enrolment
is ten. The pupils are getting start
cd nicely in the work of the term
This school has good flag, but no
flag pole has been erected as yet
There has been some talk of build
ing a new schoolhouse, but it is not
probable that this can be done un-
til next year. However, some i'm
provement will probably be made in
the way of new outbuildings, which
it is hoped will be built before win
| ter comes on.
At Eight Mile Center Mrs. Joyce
Hays and IA pupils are getting start
ed nicely in the work of the term
During the past year a cistern has
been built for the water supply, and
new wood-house and barn, com.
bined, has been erected. Quite q
number Of new desks have been re-
Gently purchased. This school has
good bookcase for the library. II
is expected that the literary and de-
batting society will resume its work
soon.
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and several other improvements are
contemplated. The Outbuildings are
good and in good condition. A new
fence, new porch, stable for the
horses of those who ride to school,
and a cistern are among the recent
improvements to the premises. The
term will be nine months.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-10-22

Burton H. Peck took good prizes
at the Tri-County Fair at Condor on
his dry land products. His display
of grains carried off second prize, a
S15 premium. Mrs. Peck and the
two little daughters were also win
ners of premiums in the sewing and
fancy work department.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-10-22

According to plans of the Inter
State Bridge Commission, $250,O00
in per cent bridge bonds will be
placed on the market within a short
time. This is to be made popular
sale and the bonds will be offered in
amounts of 500, $500 and $1,000.
If this block of bonds meets with
public favor, construction work on
the bridge can be commenced at
once.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-10-22
JURY LIST DRAWN
FOR NOVEMBER COURT
Tabulated List of Registered Voters
BY Precinct Shows Republicans
Have Great Majority.

Minutes of the Jury Drawing for
the November, 1914, term of Circuit
Court for Morrow County, Oregon.
E. o. Neil, former, Pine City.
R. w. Turner. farmer, Gentry.
w. E. Mikesell, farmer, Matteson.
Clyde Brock, Asst. Cashier, Mt. Yer
non.
A. T. Wood, farmer, South lone.
Thos. c. Beymer, farmer, Lexington.
Chas. H. Bulls, farmer, Dairy.
R. NJ Hart, merchant, Heppner.
Henry Ashbaugh, blacksmith, Mt.
Vernon.
W. B. Barratt, stockman, Heppner.
C. W. Caldwell, farmer, Irrigon,
Theo. Anderson, farmer, Eight Mile.
T. j. Matlock, stockman, Gentry.
James Carly, stockman, Alpine.
w. B. Ewing, farmer, Cecil.
Tyndall Robson, farmer, Dairy.
A. A. McCabe, farmer, South lone.
w. H. Clark, farmer, Lena.
James Sheridan, stockman, Lena.
Ralph w. Beckett farmer, Matteson.
F. G. Thomas, laborer, Heppner.
I. C. Cox, stockman, Lena.
w. T. Reynolds, farmer, Dairy.
D. E. Gilman, farmer, Matteson.
c. E. Carlson, farmer, Eight Mile.
Alonzo Hogeland, farmer, Parkers
Mill
A. ]. Hunt, farmer, Mt. Vernon.
D. A. Taylor, farmer, South lone.
]. N. King, farmer, Gooseberry.
Ora E. Adkins, farmer, Matteson.
E. X. Wyland, stockman, Dairy.
The names of j. H. Deardorlf and
H. S. Beglow were drawn but it ap-
pearing that they have left Morrow
county, two other names were drawn
instead.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-10-22
SCHOOL NOTES.
BY Supt. s. Z. Notson.

On the first inst. l visited the
school in District No. 80, which is
under the guidance of Miss Margaret
Howard. The enrolment is ten. New
window shades have been provided,
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-10-22

The State Industrial Commission
has settled AGA claims in three
months. In all 1924 claims were
filed the first three months and the
claim industry is now growing.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-10-22

The following suits have been
filed this week. Edward c. Miller
VS.. Dora Miller, Carey F. Martin at
torney for plaintiff: The Lisle Com
pany, corporation, VS.. G. P. Adams,
Fred Stiewer and c. E. Woodson,
attorneys for plaintiff Holt Manu-
featuring Co. VS.. G. B. Swaggart,
c. E. Woodson, attorney for plain
tiff.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-10-22

Marriage licenses were issued
Tuesday to William Thompson of
Pendleton and Marry Griffith of
Heppner; and Walter Jackson Dun
can and Mrs. Tillie Cook. both of
Heppner.
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Morrow County Sunday School Con-
ventiOn.

The Morrow County Sunday
School Convention will be held i'll
lone, Lexington and Heppner as fol-
lows:
Friday, Oct. 29rd, afternoon and
evening in the Congregational church
in lone. Saturday morning, after
noon, and evening in the NJ. E.
church South, Lexington.
Sunday, $50 and 1850 p. n.
Christian church, Heppner. Rev. c.
A. Phipps, General Secretary of
Sunday School Work in Oregon will
address each of these sessions. All
Sunday schools of the county are
asked to send delegates. Free en-
tertainment will be provided.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-10-22
OREGON WHEAT CROP
100000 BUSHELS
Statistics Show That There Was
Also a Coed Yield i'm Barley,
Rye, Oats and Hops.

Portland, Ore, Oct, 20, 1914,
(SpeciaD-According to figures re-
Gently compiled by Commissioner
Hof at Salem, Oregon's wheat yield
as at Oct. l. this year, was 1885,
900 bushels which would require 49,
34S cars OF an average capacity of
1850 bushels each to move it. Fig
uring this yield at II cents per bush
ell, its value it $11,S36,35O. The
average yield per acre for the entire
state was 1875 bushels.
The report shows the hop crop for
this year to have been 22,459,90
pounds and its value $5,614,975.
The acreage of hops is estimated at
23,642.
Apples-Trees in bearing, 1885,
900; yield, 3,293,25O bushels; av-
crage farm price, 81 cents; value,
S2,667,732.
Corn-Number of acres, 22,609;
average yield, 26.14 bushels; yield
$4,000; average price, 70 cents
total value, $414,S0O. Only two per
cent of Oregon-grown corn is shipped
out of the county in which it is pro-
duced.
Oats-Acres in cultivation, 409,-
O91; average yield per acre, 31.57
bushels; total yield 12,915, 900 bush
els; average price, SS cents; total
value, $4, 907,7O0.
Potatoes-Acreage, 50,732; aver.
age yield, 81 bushels per acre. tota
yield, 4,921,000 bushels; average
price, 50 cents; total value $3,495,.
400.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-10-22

The vicious seven and the "Sev-
en- Lepers" are pet names given by
the state press to seven initiative
measures interfering with indus
tries.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-10-22

An attempt is to be made in the
near future by the clover growers in
the Albany district to secure from
Congress an appropriation of so,
600 with which to establish an ex-
pertinent station in Oregon to be de-
voted to the clover industry. Re-
cent figures show that in 1912 clover
seed valued at $125,0O0 was pro-
duced while in 1913 this amount was
increased to $225,000.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-10-22

The railroads in the territory trib-
utary to Portland have arranged to
exploit the coming Land Products
Show in their newspaper and other
forms of advertising. During the
exposition all the roads will make a
rate of fare and a third for the
round trip from points in the North
west. The railroads will also have a
part in the program during the show.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-10-22

To lease, for term of years, my
ranch of 720 acres in Black Horse
Canyon. w. w. SEWERS,
care of Sheriff's Office, Portland, Or.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1914-10-22

At meeting held at Ontario last
week movement was launched for
the establishment of a cannery at
that point and subscriptions to the
extent of $4,000 were received. A
committee was appointed to attend
to the necessary dtails and work on
the project will be commenced as
soon as possible.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-03
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

ST. Louis. s-l3-1: Boston, s-134. Bat
teries-Baungardner. James and Jen-
Eins and Agnsw: Gregg and Cady
and Thomas. Second game-Boston.
7-l3-i: St Louis, 2S-3. fCalied IN the
seventh inning On account Of dark
nessb Batteries-Beiient ane Carl
gan: Mitchell. Hoch and jenkins.
Chicago, 4s-I: Washin gton, 4-12-2.
Called In the tenth inning to allow
team TO catch a trainp Batterfes-
Benz and Schalk and Mayer: John
son. Bentley and N-fliians
Detroit, s-12-o; New York. 5-iI-o.
Bstteries-Nain, Cavet and S.anage
and Baker: Cole and Sunamaker.
Open date for Philadelphia and
Cleveland
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-03
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Inviting proposals for paving and
cusbing Fifth street from the north
line Of Carroll to the north end OF the
Fifth street bridge.
Sealed proposals will be received by
the city clerk Of the city of Keokuk. At
his ONCE in Keokuk until 4 O'Clock
p M on the 18th day OF September,
1914, for the construction OF the fol-
lowing described improvement, Is
per plans and specifications now on
file IN the ONCE OF the said clerk.
Paving South Fifth street from the
north line Of Carroll to the north end
Of the Fifth street bridge. with brick
blocks on concrete base, about $500
square yards Of paving. more or less.
and about 900 lineal feet of curbins.
more or less. Work to begin on or
before the 25th day OF October, 1914,
and fully completed on or before the
LIST day OF December 1914.
So much Of the cost of the construc.
ton Of the said Improvement as is by
law assessable against the lots and
parcels of land according to she area
80 as to include one-haIf OF the private
Iy owned property between the said
street improved and the next street.
whether such privately owned prop
erty abuts upon said street or not;
but in no case shall the privately
owned property situated more than
300 feet from the street so improved
be so assessed; and, SO much Of the
cost Of the construction Of the said
Improvement as is By lav assessable
against the railway and street rail-
way having tracks located on said
streets 60 improved TO be assessed
against the property OF the said rail-
road company. said assessment to be
made IN accordance with the law
governing the same. and payment to
the amount OF such assessments for
such work viii be made in assess-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-03
A Trip TO California
Has Been Placed
Within Yur Reach

Why not lake a reserve
ton on one o. the Burlington
Route "Perso ally Conducted
Parties to Cali formal" It you
would like to- make this trip
under unusually attractive
conditions and at an especially
low cost, / would like to hear
from you right away.
You can travel with a select
Iphrty and with all the com
forts Of a Pullman Tourist
Sleeping Car Throughout
and at minimum cost.
A carefully trained man
will accompany the party all
the way. You will find him to
be thoroughly competent,
good natured and kindly, as
he has been especially select
ed because Of his knack OF
making people comfortable, ~
well as because Of his long ex-
perience.
You will be especially inter
ested in learning that the total
cost of this trip is well within
your reach and that the sched-
ule is arranged so that they
pass Denver, Colorado Springs
the Royal Gorge, scenic Colo
RADIO and Salt Lake in day
light.
By all means get the facts
about this service before com
pleting your plans. G. F.
Conradt, City Ticket Agent,
c. B. & Q. R. R., Fifth and
johnson SITS. Phones 9O6 and
1872.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-03
Three Gay Race Meet

SYRACUSE. n. Y, Sept 3.-Coinci-
dent with the opening Of the state
fair here today. three day race
meeting was started. with six race
program scheduled for each day. The
state fair stake TO which event S.
900 has been added by the owners
fund. is the biggest event scheduled.
1t is a weight for age event at a mile
and quarter. The best horses in
the east are entered, and this race is
expected to settle definitely, the
question Of the best horse OF the year.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-03
FEDERAL LEAGUE.
Yestercays Results.

St Louis, 45-5: KanEas City. 2-T-2.
Batteries-Devenport and Simon
Csllop. Henninz and Easterly.
Indianapolis. $50: Chicago. pSl.
Batter.es-Aosely and Rsriden;
LANCE and Wilson.
Buffalo. 3S-1: Brooklyn. ii. Bat
teries-Moore and Blair: Bluejacket,
Chappelle and Land. Second game
Bunolo. 5-1f-0: Brooklyn. 5-12-3.
Game called in the twelfth inning
on account Of darkness batteries
Schulz and Blair: Laftte, Chappeile
and Land
Baltimore-Pittsburgh game postpon.
ed on account OF rain.