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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12
HOME BUYING HELPS.

An educational campaign on mall
order methods of buying would DO
more toward stimulating home buying
in Dallas than any other one thing,
and it would be profitable to all con-
cerned were it undertaken. The mer-
chants of Dallas buy only standard
goods and get the quality they ORDER
The mail order concern dictates lts
own purchasing price. 1t is fact
that BUYERS for mail-order houses ap-
nroach the manufacturer OF an ar
ticle and tell him they must have
the goods at certain figure. 1t Is
ever question of price and not
quality. The manufacturer gives the
ma;l-order concern an article which
he has eheapened until he can make
a margin of profit in spite OF price
stimulation. If it happens to be an
article made of metal, then an INFER
ior grade is used, OF paint is used IN
stead of enamel, or some other meth
cd employed to force the cost OF man
ufacturing down to meet the mall
order buyers price. OF course the
outward appearance OF the article
NAV be the same as the one carried
bv the merchant in this town, but
The merchant paid more, but he
cot more for his money. II you buy
of him you will too. Then again a
mail-order house will sell an article
at a loss to attract attention. These
"leaders" are bait. The catalogue
buver compares this with the price
he would have to pay here and, not
ing the difference, jumps at the con-
clusion that every thing in the mall
order house must be less expensive.
Paradoxical as it may be, the mail
order goods are cheaper but no less
expensive.
If these arguments are logically
sound there is still the social, moral
and religious view to be considered.
The retail merchant is the backbone
of the country town. The mall-or-
l.
farmers need the town and the town
needs the farmers. If the persons
in this town who buy of mail-order
houses can be brought to realize that
buying inferior goods at low prices
is not always saving OF money, a
big step would be taken toward
eliminating the mail-order evil.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12
LET ,ER SIZZ.

We are reminded by the rapid ap-
proach of the sOft-driuks season, and
the preparations making by Dallas
venders. that these beverages have
reached one of the very highest notch
es alongside hops, prunes, butter and
automobiles in the scale of life S
necessities. The ice-cream soda has
been placed up on a marble pedestal
and we are all bowed down in wor-
ship-old men, summery girls, middle
aged ladies, and preachers. Every
day we gleefully shove our mckle over
the ba-sIab and murmur humbly
that a destiny would be untulilIed un-
less we had raspberry phosphate
or a ''pistachio royal sundae' with
green trimmings. And all this means
things in cold, comparative figures
that stick in your brain and make You
think of economy and the increased
price of living.
Some automatically inclined in
diyidual says that ten billions OF
nickles are spent every year at soda
fountains in this country, and as there
are only billion niekles in elreula-
ton. it is plain to be seen that eael
one of them would have to make ten
trips to the soda fountain if only
nickles were used; that the nation s
expenditure for soda water and ear
donated drinks this year is estimated
at $500 100000. 1t makes il all tho
more appalling when you think that
is half a billion dollars, which would
buv hard-surfaced roads for every
county in Oregon. and is over twice
the value of the yearly output ol
automobiles and would pay the debts
of all the American churches foul
times over and would defray the uni
versity expenses of half million
students and is more than doubt
the combined yearly cost of the arm!
and navy. The amount of soda waite
consumed yeaily is estimated a
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

newspaper are an encouragement
and stimulus, and the editor who
does not push forward under such
circumstances is certainly unappreci-
ative of good will and well wishes.
It is The Observers aim to be a
newspaper in the truest sense Of the
word; a medium of publicity second
to none in the state; credit to
Dallas, and one that will herald its
name and fame abroad throughout the
land. And in the accomplishment of
these objects we hope to enjoy the
hearty cooperation of the people.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

TO TRADE-Twenty acres, with good
new bungalow, barn, wagon sheds,
chicken house, and outbuildings,
some prunes, loganberries, family
orchard, water-piped to house and
barn from mountain spring, ten
or more acres may be irrigated
from branch on the place, two miles
from Willamette town of $1,000.
Three saw mills less than mile
away, land hog fenced. An ideal
small ranch. Will trade for Dallas
property. Enquire at The Observer
office. 21-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12
BEAUTIFUL HAIR--A
CLEAN, COOL SCALP
Use Partisan Sage. 1t Makes the
Hair Fluffy and Abundant.

1t is needless for you to have hair
that is anything short of perfect. If
it is falling out, losing color, splitting,
or if the scalp burns and itches, i'm
mediately get from Conrad Stafrin or
any drug counter a 50-cent bottle of
Partisan Sage-use it frequently
the first application removes dandruff,
invigorates the scalp, and beauties
the hair until it is gloriously radiant.
Partisan Sage supplies hair needs
is perfectly harmless. 1t contains
the exact elements required to make
the hair soft, wavy, glossy and to
make it grow thick and beautiful.
You will surely like Partisan Sage.
1t is one of the best and most de-
.lightful hair tonies known.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12
Wants Correction.

P. J. Halem, Of Monmouth, sends
The Observer the following, with a
request to correct wrong impression
given out last Tuesday:
Monmouth, May 9.-1n regard to
the collision of an automobile and
motorcycle as per your account in
paper of this week.
You state that the automobile was
on the wrong side of the street where
the accident occurred which is a mis-
take. Also the motorcyclist's name
| understand is Frank Mueller in
stead of Walter, as you have 1t.
Now after the accident quite a
crowd collected and they were going
to hold me until some one in authori-
ty could get my name and number
of car, but after pointing out the
wheel tracks and seeing where the
motorcycle hit the machine they
agreed the cyclist was to blame.
l also asked Mr.. Mueller if he
wanted my name or number of ma
chine and he said no; that he was in
the wrong and consequently 1t was
his fault.
Talk is chean. which NAV eyplair
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

FOR RENT-Why pay out your cash
for rent when you know that you will
never get a cent Of it back. Mr..
renter, why not live in the house and
pay a small rental every month and
in very short time your monthly
payments will cease and the home is
yours, no more rent. Also vacant
lots, same plan, build home to SUIT
your own ideas. Phone 544.
l6-tf W. M. Mcqueen
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12
PIONEER DAY.

Believing that those sturdy pio-
neers who blazed the first trails and
made it possible for others to follow
into the "Oregon Country" should
be honored whenever opportunity of
fers, the Dallas Chautauqua assocla-
ton has invited the early settlers OF
Polk county to be its guests on the
opening day. 1t is but fitting that
we who today are enjoying a multi
plicity of privileges through the ef-
forts of these brave and heroic men
and women who came among savages
to establish homes and develop a
territory second to none upon the
hemisphere, should display an inter
est in those still with us, remem-
bering the departed ones with sincere
gratitude. 1t is largely due to the
pluck, energy and hardihood Of the
courageous pioneer who first beat the
paths of this grand country that such
broad and magnificent acres are now
beheld on every side, and we should
not only take unlimited pleasure but
deem it an obligation to inject sun
shine into their declining years when
ever possible. Let us join in making
pioneer day, on June 27. an event
that will long be remembered as hav-
ing been thoroughly enjoyed by both
guest and host.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

The Observer libeled County Clerk
Robinson when it stated in Friday s
issue that the list of registrations
would not be completed for a day or
two. He finished the work Friday
afternoon, and the complete regis
tration by precincts is given else
where in this issue.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

Every republican in Polk county
should go to the polls next Friday
and express a choice of candidates
for the various offices.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

Those people who are continually
predicting Secretary Bryan's resig-
nation should bear in mind that this
is the first office William Jennings
has held in twenty-five years of al
most continuous effort.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

A number of republican candidates
for public office have declined the en-
dorsement of the prohibition party,
evidently preferring to win or lose
fying their own colors.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

The Independence Monitor has
spruced up considerably of late, and
NAV now be classed among real news
papers.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

The cordial reception accorded The
Observer by the citizens of Dallas
and Polk county is, indeed. graify-
ing to the management of the publi-
cation. Words of eommendation to
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

The list of Americans killed and
wounded in Mexico continues to grow
while we are watchfully waiting. y
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

The republicans of Polk county
should be gratifed over the result
of the registration.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

FOR RENT-Furnished house, 8O6
Jefferson street. Vacant June l.
20-4t-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

Women initiate the men in many
things, but you never hear OF a girl
chewing tobacco.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

A 100000 egg shipment from
China adds the promise of a foreign
yolk to the yellow peril.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

FOR SALE-All the lumber from
80 80 barn, taken down and
piled; .$15 takes the pile. Must be
sold not later than Saturday night.
J. S. Macomber. Phone Black 20.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

FOR SALE-Property on southeast
corner of Uglow and Miller Ave-
nues. Might trade. Barton T.,
Riggs. 1-H"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

Some people are satisfied to take
what they can get, and others get
what they can take.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

Isn't it about time for our es.
teemed and honored friend, the gov
ernor, to stop another fight.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

Knowing a good thing isn't enough ;
YOU we got to know bad thing when
YOU see it.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

LOST-Purse containing $15.00 gold.
Return to this office and receive
reward. 1o-zt-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

FOR SALE-Recleaned red clover
seed 1917 cents per pound. No. I
grey oats. Telephone 24155. G. 5.
Calkins, Airlie, Oregon. lo-tf-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

FOR SALE-Land plaster at the l..
A. Westacott Warehouse, Rickreall.
pbone Tucas e. Price. 9-tf.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

FOR SALE-Cheat hay, baled. u
S. Grant, Dallas, Oreon. l8-tf-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

WANTED-An old mare in good con-
dition, apply to L. G. Miller, phone,
Black 1861. lS-4t-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

Some genius may yet be able to
make breakfast food of wild oats.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

Marriage always changes people
but unfortunately it doesn't always
alter them for the better.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

Twenty million baseballs are made
annually in this country. Somebody
must hit 'em out Of the lot OCCASION
ally.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

JUST RECEIVED-A car Of cedar
fence posts. Sohren Warehouse.
18-4t.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

Some men drop out of sight of their
own free will. Others marry prlma
donnas.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

Wait minute! Teddy is enroute
home.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12

Talk is cheap, which may explain
why. we are given so much gratuitous
advice.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-12
Subscription Rates.

Entered as second-class matter IN
the Postoffice at Dallas, Oregon.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-07
SUMMIT

Children and matches was the COM
bination which is believed to have
caused a small fire at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm Larue, on the
boulevard, Saturday. The porch on
the rear of the house became ignited
from burning leaves, but the blaze
was soon exiting 4ished with but
trihing damage, resulting by the use
of chemicals. saturday afternoon q
brush fire in River road, burning
leaves at the rear of the home OF
Walter c. Heath, In Beekman road,
and a fire in a bed in an apartment
in the building in Union place owned
by Robert j. Murphy occupied the
4iremen. From none of the hres dlo
any serious damage result.
The appointment of two teachers
Is the only business, other than roo-
tine matters, scheduled Tor consl9-
GRAFTON at tonight's regular monthly
session of the Board of Education so
far as can be learned. From present
indications there seems little likel-
hood that the present School Board
of which the terms of three OF the
members expire January /, will secure
the appropria ton of $4,000 from Com
mon Council for the purchase OF the
Maple street site for a high school.
The option which the School Boafu
holds on the property expires Decem-
Der IT, The next regular meeting OF
council will be held Tuesday evening,
December Is, but it Is not believed
the $4,000 bond issue ordinance Will
be passed at that meeting.
AT the expense of the county the
body of William Jackson. who was
killed by the Bernardsville express,
near Berkeley Heights last Thurs
day morning was inferred this morn
ING in Paramount Cemetery, Stanley.
AS told in the Evening Star, Jackson
spent many years here, having been
employed by Charles W. Farrow, VINO
was Jackson's stepfather After the
death of his mother Jackson left TINS
city and had not been seen here IN
several wears, although he worked IN
New Providence and nearby towns.
His sister. Mrs Seaman L. Wright,
who was the wife Of Building In
spector Wright died suddenly about
three months ago.
The speakers on the subject OF
permanent road construction at the
meeting of the Board of Trade TO-
morrow night will be State Engineer
r. A. Meeker, Union County Engineer
Jacob L. Bauer, j L. Brewer. a prom
inent road builder. OF New YORK,
and Charles Z. Mcdowell, a road
builder, of South Orange.
Under the auspices of the
Athenaeum. Augustus Thomas wiz
make an address here Thursday night
or 'The Facts Behind the Play
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-07
Fire insurance Raters
Examining SUBMITS Water
Pressure and Fire Apparatus

Special to the Evening star.
SUMMIT, Dec. An investigation
of this city's water pressure, the
equipment and facilities of the fire
department and the general condl-
tons relating to fire insurance rates
is being made by Charles ]. Fisher,
superintendent of the engineering de-
partment of the States fire insurance
schedule rating division, of which
Atlee Brown is the head in Newark.
1t was said today at the office OF
Mr. Brown that the investigation
which Engineer Fisher is conducting
will probably not be concluded within
two weeks. The investigation here
at this time, It is believed, was
brought about as a result of develop
ments at the last meeting of the
Board of Trade, at which Mr.. Brown
made an address,
At this melting 1t was learned that
this city had been placed in Class f
in the schedule of fire insurance rates
fixed by Schedule Expert Brown, de-
spite the fact that the city's fire fight
ing facilities had never been investi-
gated by the States schedule rating
department. In Class + are included
small municipalities such as New
Providence and BedminSteT.
Property owners have long pro-
tested against tho Insurance rates
which have in many cases increased
since the enactment of the Ramsey
insurance Law Notwithstanding the
fact that the city has expended a
large amount of money in the equip
ment of the fire department each
year. three OF. the four companies
having the latest and most modern
auto fire hose and chemical
and combination apparatus.
The local department is generally
to be one of the most
efficient in the State, the companies
having won many trophies In exhi-
billions in various cities and towns
throughout the State. At the Trade
Board meeting Mr.. Brown was
obliged to admit that an examina-
ton by his department Of the city's
fire fighting facilities, water pressure
and other conditions might result in
lower rates here. That such an in
vestigation had not been made the
schedule rating expert declared was
due to the inability OF his depart
ment to take up the matter.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-07
NEWTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Sidner, Of
Easton, are visiting at the home al
Mr.. Sidner's parents on Trinity
street.
Mrs Robert Richmond, who has
been visiting her sister. Mrs. Fred
r. Quick, on Spring street. returned
to her home at Indianapolis.
Miss Bessie Burrows, of Sparta
avenue, is visiting relatives at Sus-
sex.
Alexander Dunn, Of Tranquility
was appointed by Surrogate Emmett
H. Bell as guardian of his grand
children, Anna NJ. Wheeler and Nellie
C. Wheeler. daughters of the late
James B. Wheeler, who died some
months ago at Tranquility.
Victor Rosenkrans, of Franklin,
spent the week lend at the Waldmere
Miss Maud Case. of Mill street, is
visiting her brother Clarence, at
at Easton.
Ivan Wright, OF Adams street, IS
confined to his bed with illness.
George Knoll, of Mill street, spent
the weekend with friends at Sus-
sex.
Mrs, Oliver J. Rice, Of Brooklyn,
is visiting with friends at Newton
The funeral of Mrs. Charles Hough
was held at 1920 this morning at her
home on the farm of Rev. l.. T.
Griffin in Hampton Township. Rev
John r. Humphreys, of the First
Baptist Church of Newton, OBLIGATED.
Interment was made in tho Beemer-
vile Cemetery.
Moving picture operators from the
United States bureau , of mines are
taking pictures of the New Jersey
Zinc Company mines at Franklin
Borough.
Preparations are being made for the
laying of the cornerstone for the
new $685. 900 vocational school at
Franklin Borough. Saturday has
been set as the day, and exercises
will include the pupils from the pub
lie school of Franklin Borough and
the pupils who are attending the
Newton High School. A rehearsal
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-07
NEWS FROM NEWARK'S BUSY SUBURBS
SOUTH ORANGE

Word has been received in South
Orange of the death at Elizabeth OF
John J. McManus, a former resident
of Second street.
A largely attended dance was given
Saturday night at the Field Club.
Harry W. Champenois was chairman
of the committee in charge
The Dramatic Circle of she Church
of our Lady Of Sorrows will give
free entertainment and musical to-
morrow night in St. Mary's Parochial
School hall
Miss Edith Allen. of 169 Academy
street. is visiting at Pittsburgh, Pa
Tho Cameron Field football team
won its ninth consecutive game sat
urdav afternoon. defeating the Hor-
ace Mann School team, of Bayonne,
by the score OF 81 to 0.
The basketball team of South Or
ange Troop. Boy Scouts of America:
defeated the representatives or
wyoming Troop Saturday. in the
of Columbia School "A TO
ii. lie Roy Badgley eXcelled IN scor-
ing points for the winners.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-07
MILLBURN

Tire automobile owned ny >. NJ
Harrison. of Glen avenue, NYo-
ming. was damaged yesterday morn
ing. when il skidded ana turned over
en- Morris turnpike, near the nome
ef Elmer Taylor. None OF the I'VE
people in the car ear was INJURED
The wind shield was torn off and the
mud guards and the top were also
dsmaged.
Mrs. Patrick J. skelly, of Mill
burn avenue, was injured by fall
Yesterday morning in the rear OF her
home
The annual election of officers will
take place tonight at a meeting OF
Roosevelt Comp. Woodmen Of the
World. in Baileys hall.
Miss Ruth Kaas. OF 1rvington. and
Henry Boyer. of Newark, were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. r. s. Oliver
~ of Millourn avenue. on Satur-
day.
The S. Y. Club basketball team
won q, double-header Saturday night
on the parish house court Of ST.
Stephens Episcopal Church. The
senior team defeated the Arrow Five
Of Belleville by a score of SO to q.
The juniors won from the Short
HIS avenue 4ALlliGtAG LUZ Va
Springfield by a score OF &c to II.
The Short Hills and Union high
schools basketball teams will meet
in the parish house on Wednesday
evening.
Peter Flanag gan. OF Baltimore, has
returned home after a visit to his
sister, Mrs. Michael E. Sha nnon, of
Brookside drive.
The funeral of George NIaltby, Of
Asbury Park, took place Saturday
from the funeral psrlors
of Hughson * Young, at Main and
Rector streets. Rev. James w. Van
Ingen, rector of st. Stephens Epis-
copal Church, off1ciated, and the in
terment was in st. Stephens Gene
terry, NIillburn. Mr.. Maltby was a
former resident of Millburn.
Stanley Jonskowski, of Church
street, was held In $500 on Saturday
to await the action Of the grand jury
on d charge of stealing an automo-
bile tire. He was arraign ed before
Recorder Felix Magee. His father,
Vincent Jonskowsh, of Church
street, furnished bail. The tire was
stolen from an auto in Short Hills
en- Thursday evening.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-07

of New York. viii speak to the stu
dent body of Drew Theological SEMI
nary on Wednesday.
George r. Sutherland has returned
to his home on Green avenue after a
visit of a few days to Rochester,
n. Y.
Frank A Cook, of Rosedale avenue,
who has been visiting friends in
New York, has returned to Madl-
son.
DR.. and Mrs. Aanch Garhart have
removed to Plainfeld, where DR..
Garhart has been appointed patholo-
gist Of the Muhlenberg Hospital of
that place. Mrs. Garhart was for
merly Miss Marjorie Bruen.
1t Is announced that the marriage
of Miss Alice Botticher TO NJ. j.
Lowell Paulnier, both former resi-
dents of this place. will be held in
ST. Jamess Episcopal Church, New
ark, next Tuesday.
The monthly meeting Of the Board
of Public Improvement, which was
to have been held tonight, has beer
postponed.