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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1914-12-29
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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1914-12-29

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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
NAMING THE FARM.

Within the rural realm adjacent tc
Dallas thus far traversed by The
Observer representative comparatively
few farms appear to have been regis
tered in accordance with the law
which makes it possible to have ex-
elusive use of a selected title. Nam
ing the farm gives one a large sense
of place, feudal sense of possession.
No citizen of Dallas hears the name
of this city without thrill of "dif-
ference" when the name is pronounc-
ed, which he does not feel over any
other name-that is, if he really
lives here. The place where one re-
sides is still the center of the world,
no matter if he be wanderer. The
name of a mans own farm has even
a greater significance to him, and if
he registers as suggested he could
know that north and south, east and
west, throughout the boundaries of
this great and growing state, not
another farm in Oregon could be like
this, could have its call-name. The
owner should seek for the name that
would be most characteristic, and then
ba oou1J ,.aSt ~ bic aact1o bra1 of
the manor
This name need not be borrowed
from classic or Shakespearean myth
ology, or from gentle sentimentality,
but may come because of the char
acter of the farm. 1t means to those
who named it the end of the road.
Home is the end of the road every man
takes, whether he tramps the long,
white highways of the world, vaga-
bond and a stranger, or whether he
travels only the simple way between
market place and dwelling. This is
the end of all roads; all roads lead
home. The city is fascinating, though
the majority of men fail to make
good, but the country for serenity,
contentment and genuine happiness,
and the homes there should be given
an individuality by naming.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
OUR NOMINEES.

The Observer, as republican
newspaper, refrained from any at
tempt at influencing voters in their
choice of candidates for nominations
in the primary, leaving the selections
to individual Judgment. There is
Just one consideration in nominating
men for public offices, and that is
ability and efficiency, with emphasis
on the latter. This is the greatest
need in government, from the most
lowly to the highest Office within the
gift of the people.
A careful survey of the result of
Fridays primary election inclines
The Observer to the belief that repub-
licans acted wisely and well in nam
ing the candidates to carry their
banner before the election next fall.
And especially is this true in Polk
county. The republican county ticket
is strong Individually and in its en-
tirety; every nominee is competent
to discharge his respective duties with
satisfaction to his constituency-th
people and with credit to himself.
1t is ticket selected by a majority
of the qualified republican electors of
the county for efficiency, and as such
should have the endorsement and
hearty support of every republican
within the balliwick. Majority rule
is fundamental principle of Amer
lean government, and while, we may
have differed before the primary as to
we should abide by the de-
cision of the greater number, cast
aside individual preferences and take
off our coats and elect the nominees
by convincing majority.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19

ting them out of business, but by put
ting them to work in healthy ways
which will keep them hard at it at
least eight hours of the twenty-four.
1t the great trusts are giving men
fatty degeneration of heart, liver, OF
any other vital organ, who would not
volunteer in a rescue expedition to
save our fellow-men put in danger of
untimely death by such soulless ag-
gregations of wealth? Even should
they resist, prefer death to surrender,
and appeal to the courts on technical
tiles, we must save the fat men from
themselves, for they are mostly good
fellows.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
DEFENDING JUDAS.

There is vein of sympathy run
ming through the narrative of the Rus.
sian novelist, Leonid Andreyev, en-
titled "Judas Iscariot and Others, y
that may serve to soften the bitterness
with which the supreme traitor has
been regarded, but it can hardly alter
the judicial condemnation of his crime
The novelist gives view of the char
acter of Judas that is not entirely
new, but so sympathetically drawn as
to stir the emotion and so strikingly
presented as to surprise the attention.
His views that Judas was really the
strongest in faith of any of the apos-
ties and the most devoted to the Mas
ter. The story of the events leading
up to the crucifixion represents Ju-
das in the garden as outstretching
himself into a hundred ringing, sob
bing, strings" and rushing over to
Jesus and kissing his cold cheek, $50
softly, so tenderly with such panied
love and sorrow, that if Jesus had
been flower upon thin stalk it
would not have shaken from this kiss
and would have dropped the pearly
dew from its pure petals -
Then when all the other apostles
had fled from danger and one had ne
MED Him after His arrest, Judas fol-
lowed and watched the scourging and
the execution, hoping and believing
until the last nail was driven into
the victims tender flesh and until
the death agonies were fully ended
that Jesus would manifest his power
and the world would be convinced of
his divinity. When Judas realized the
dismal truth that his Lord was dead
he sought the other apostles and re-
plodcIcu tntLu loI tllelI COWdIulce III
not risking their lives in rescue; re-
preached them that they did not die
with him; then declaring, 81 am going
to Him" Judas went and hanged him
self full in their sight. i
1t was not for Judas to precipitate
the test nor to choose the manner in
which the Son of Man should manifest
his power. For the temporary NAL
feasance of the other apostles there
was forgiveness; but for the premedi-
tated, irrevocable treason Of Judas
there could be none. So the ages have
adjudged.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
RESPONSIBILITY PLACED.

A st. Louis publication tells us that
at recent meeting, life insurance
experts, including many physicians
who serve such institutions, reached
consensus of opinion that a fat man,
when over forty, is so dangerous a
risk that he should be charged such
rates as are charged against men in
the middle fifties. There seemed to
be agreement that a man fat at forty
owes his failures to over indulgence in
sybaritic pleasures, which, if con-
tinued, may make him, at any time,
victim of one of many organic dis
eases, and leave him at all times open
to death from exposure or violence
,, which other men could better with
stand.
Shakespeare IS "Falstaff" is respon-
sible for the delusion that every fat
man is a result of gross overfeed-
ing. But the same master hand
wrote, in another play, that fat men
sleep soundly of nights, and it is
impossible to find, in the record of
any centenarian, that he does not
attribute his longevity to eight or
ten hours of unbroken slumber. The
fat man would seem to be a good
risk. Writers, ancient and modern,
appear always to have been bent upon
making the fat man a result of a
perpetual appetite. The rule may
hold, but doctors and experts must
have found many exceptions. Flesh
mess is often a matter of tempera-
ment, and there is many a lean and
hungry Cassius in the world who re-
mains so despite long and valiant SER
vice as a trencherman.
A more sinister seeming is given
to this expert view of life insurance
because it is claimed to be based, in
large part, upon the alleged fact that
the fat men, who, at forty, are able
and willing to pay premiums out
side of their age class, in order to get
insurance, are officials of great trusts
who, finding time hanging heavily on
their hands, are free to indulge them
selves in rich foods and rare drinks,
at once enlarging their girths and
foreshortening their lives. If this be
true, then it may become a humane
and a religious duty, more than an
economic or political one, to bust the
trusts. We may have to save the
lives of these gentlemen, not by put !
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19

to lend assistance if necessary in
planning for the. future development
of our institutions, is a duty We owe
the rising generation. Members of
the school board receive no remuner-
ation-and too little appreciation
for services rendered.
1t is encumbent upon the citizen
ship of Dallas to consider well the
qualifications of those members to be
elected in June. The Woman '4club,
believing the gentler sex should be
represented on the school board by a
membership, will bring out candi-
date for the place, and will support
their choice at the election by their
votes.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
Birthday Dinner.

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. L.
NJ. Hall, a social family gathering
was held, the occasion being the sew
entieth birthday of Mrs. Hall. AT
noon all sat down to a delightful din
ner prepared by Miss Dora Hall, the
children and grand children all be-
ing present, but one daughter, Mrs.
Clara Slower, and family, of Weiser,
Idaho. The children present were Mr..
and Mrs. C. E. Herren, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gland Skinner, Mr.. and Mrs. N. A.
Wither and Miss Dora Hall. The
grand children present were Harold
Herren, Mrs. Ernest Riddell, Kath-
leen and Alice Skinner and John
Wither.-Monmouth Herald.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
THE SCHOOL MEETING.

As far as the welfare of the com.
munity is concerned there is no more
important day in the year than an
nual "school meeting" day, when
directors of our educational institu-
tions are named for the ensuing term.
If interest is lacking among the peo-
pie of the district, school officers and
teachers are inclined to become dis
eouraged and, as is natural, unsatis-
factory results are likely to follow.
The Observer holds that every citizen
should interest himself in education.
To investigate conditions and to ex-
ert our influence for the election of
capable and progressive officers, and
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19
BY LEW GATES
Subscription Rates.

Entered as second-class matter in
the Postoffice at Dallas, Oregon.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19

The city whose citizens have learn
ed the lesson that there is no more
profitable investment than good
streets and sidewalks, parks and
shade trees, green lawns and flower
beds is indeed fortunate. A beauti.
full city is always attractive. Peo.
pie like to live in such a place, and
it is, attractive to investors. Resi-
dents of Dallas should bear this in
mind. There is always room for i'm
provement.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19

apple when man ceases to protect 1t
from the struggle for existence? 1t
becomes a little, rough skinned berry,
sour and bitter, so nauseous that it
has no allurement for worms and bugs.
The apple of commerce is fruit that
has been made exempt from struggle
with its foes. The horticulturist has
cut off the rival fruit on the same
stem that would have competed for
nourishment. He has sprayed it to
kill its insect foes. He has cut away
the bough that would have shaded it
from the sun, and titled the ground
that it might have air and moisture
at the roots. The struggle for ex-
istence is lovely thing in theory, but
what man is there who does not try
his best to protect his children from
its horrors7 Why do we lay up mon
ey for our sons and daughters? If
it is so noble to struggle for exist
ence. why do we build houses to shell
ter ourselves from it? Why not ex-
pose our bodies to its elevating rig
ors and grow hippopotamus hides and
gorilla hair?
Our hypocrisy in this matter is ad-
mirable. All the time we are singing
hymns to the struggle for existence
we are using to the utmost the powers
of our intelligence to rescue ourselves
and our children from its evils. Which
is better for a youth to have, a pro-
tected boyhood with means for an ed
ucation, books, sports, home training,
or to grow up under the struggle for
existence in the streets? Let it be ad-
mitted once for all that good and
great men have come out of the strug-
gle with enough Of their nobility Of
nature left to make them eminently
useful; but they are exceptions to the
rule. And if they had had to strug-
gle all their lives they would not have
been exceptions. Opportunity came
to them before it was too late and
lifted them out of the struggle. 1t
was so with Lincoln. The American
people, perceiving that he was made
for something better than the ignoble
of a country lawyer, ex-
empted him from the struggle for ex-
istence, set him at the head of the
nation and freed his energies to strug-
yle for nobler ends. Ever since civil
zation began the whole race has been
to do for itself something of
he same sort that the American peo-
pie did for Lincoln; that is, to get
beyond the mere quest for subsistence
md shelter. When man or nation
need no longer struggle for existence
here is energy available for higher
Effort, but not before.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19

1t is noticeable that there is an
amazing loss of bull moose enthus-
iasm throughout the state. Those re-
publicans who strayed from the fold
are returning their affections to the
G. o. p, and ere November election
daw dawns there will be, practically
speaking, a reunited party.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19

1t really seems kinder lonesome
since the primaries.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19

The nominations having been made,
the next move on the political check
erboard will be for party suprem-
acy.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19

A bill making it illegal to work
more than six days out of seven has
been prepared for passage by the next
legislature.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-05-19

Continued on page eighty
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-09-18
sYNoPs Sis.

CHAPTER I-Captain Abraham Rose
and Angelina his wife have lost their lit
tie home through Abc's unluCky purchase
OF Tcnoty Gold mining stock. Their
household goods sold, the 500 auction
money all they have left, will place Abe
in the Old Mans home or Angy In the
Old Ladies' home. Both are self-saCrllc-
ing but Abe decides My dear this Is the
fust time I've had chance to take the
wuBt OF It."
CHAPTER 1.-The old couple. dressed
In their ancient Sunday best. bid good-by
to the little house. Terror OF what folks
will say" sends them along by-paths TO
the gate OF the Old Ladies home. Rest
ing there on II bench. the soft June air
lulls them to sleep
CHAPTER III-Mlss Abigail. matron Of
the Old Iadics' home. hears OF Abe and
Angy's I'll fortune. She tells the Is other
old lady residents. Blossy, who has paid
double entrance fee for the only double
bedchamber-B0ss with the gewgaws
and the persistent Buitor for her witherod
little hand-says there's only one thing to
do: Take the captain right hereto our
hearts" Disposng OF all objections, Bios
sy offers to take empty No. 80 and turn
over her wido room to the old couple.
CHAPTER " - Abe and Angy arc
whircd away from the gate by fat MISS
Abigail TO the cool quiet OF tho big bed
ing to the fact that he is the guest OF 30
"womcn-folks" Gal 81" lie covers
his feelings by twinkllng jokes as they go
10 breakfast. Tho % meet them with
''Wecome" ribbons displayed on their
breasts and present him with huge
blue mustache cup inscribed ITO our BE-
loved Brother"
CHAPTER v-"Brother Abe" expands
under the warm reception OF the sisters
and the good breakfast. He comph-
mcnts the cook and then blunders INTO
difficulties Blossy. the tacucian, saves
the day, and reign OF peace begins IN
the Old Ladies home.
CHAPTER VI-"Brothcr Abe's GRIMM
done IT," Is Miss Abigails explanation TO
the directors OF increased prosperity ana
checrfulncss in the Homo At the end OF
six months. Angy's old-wfe love becomes
n curious mixture OF proud mother-lovo
and young-wifc leaning. Abe becomes
the center OF the community.
CHAPTER yII-Abc searching for I'm
ple-plckcr finds Blossy IN the garrett
reading old love letters. She asks Abe's
advice nbOut marrying Captain Samuel
Darby. the aged lover Abe advises her
TO marry Cap'n Sam'l. whose semi .nnnna!
visit is due that day. She dresses TO re-
ceivs him. He does not come.
CHAPTER VIII-Blossy draws Abe
aside nj every opportunity to question him
about Samuel lis old captain at the lie,
saving station, The sisters observe ana
gossip huzzcs. but dies as spring comes.
on the Anniversary II the Roses coming
n feast is prepared. and Abe makes
speech lauding Blossy above nll others
Matrarch Aunt Nancy sends Amy out OF
the room,
CHAPTER IN-Matrinrch Aunt Nancy
takes Abe to task for flirting with Blossy
Ahcs vanity IL flattcrcd, but when th,y
1#aR
PUSHES NJ to her room. Downstairs Bios
sy meets Captain Samuel and, telling the
sisters the anniversary was also u rare
well. drives away to be married
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-09-18
CHAPTER XII.
Mental Treatment.


Little Samuel Darby paused at the
foot OF the bed and stared at Abe with.
out saying a word, while Abe fixed his
dim, distressed eyes on his visitor with
dumb appeal for assistance. Samuel
looked a very different man from the
old bachelor who used to come a.woo.
ing every six months at the Home.
Either marriage had brought him a
new growth OF hair, or else Blossy had
selected a new wig for nina modest,
close, iron.gray which fitted his poll to
perfection. Marriage or Blossy had
also overcome in Samuel that tend.
ency to hang his head TO starb'd; "
and now he lifted his bright eyes with
the manner of one who Would say.
See! I'm king Of myself and my
household! Behold what one woman
has done for mel" And in turn Abe
unstrung vigor and feeble dependence
cried out as loudly: Il haven't a leg
left to stand on. Behold what too
much woman has done for me-"
"Ain't yew a.goin ter shake hands,"
inquired Abraham at last, wondering
at the long silence and the incomprc'
hcnsible stare, his fears accentuatcl
By this seeming indication OF q su.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-09-18

preme and hopeless pit Amt yew
a.goin' ter shake hands? Err be yew
afeard of ketchin' II. tew?
For moment longer Samuel con,
tinued to stare. then Of a sudden he
roared. cit up!"
"Huh?" queried Abe. not believing
his own ears. why, Cap'n Saml,
don't yew know that I'm n doomed
man? ! got the 'narvous Mysteries "
"Yew got the pip" retorted Captain
Darby contemptuously. and trotting
quickly around to the side OF the bed
he seized Abe by the shoulders and
began to drag him out upon the floor.
crying again, cit up!"
The sick man could account for this
remarkable behavior in no way except
by concluding that his old captain had
gone into senile dementia-oh. cruel,
cruel Affections that life brings to old
folks when life 10 almost done! Well.
thought Abe, he would rather be sick
and die in his right mind than 70
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1914-09-18

GARDEN WEBsWORM
DESTROYS ALFALFA
BY l.. Hascman.

by L. haScildH
For the past few weeks the Nilsson
ri College of Agriculture has been re-
ceiving reports of small greenish
caterpillar with black spots, which
has been destroying the alfalfa crops
This little caterpillar is one Of the So
called web-worms and in earlier days
it was called garden web worm on
account of its injury to trucl crops.
On maturing it spins small cocoon
from which energies a small yellow
ish-brown moth. In this latitude
there seems to be three brocds dur
ing the summer and fall. The last
brood of worms is due to appear
soon if 1t has not already arrived.
Several native weeds, including the
common pig-wccd, garden crops. clio
yer and alfalfa, all furnish food for
this caterpillar. In earlier years it
has been injurious to clover in Mis-
souri,, but this is the first year it has
done much injury to alfalfa. 1t feeds
on the leaves and tender shoots and
spins considerable amount of silk
for tying together the leaves and
stems When abundant. il leaves
but little foliage on the plants and
what little is left is badly wcbbcd.
The crop is not likely to be killed un-
less the attack be unusually severe
cr unless it occurs during severe
drouth.
The only feasible method Of reach.
ing hJo pest is to cut the crop when
badly attacked, even though il may
not he ready to cut. This will help
to CHECK The work Of the pest and If
the alfalfa be cut at the right time
when most Of the caterpillar ave en-
closed IN cocoons they will be removed
from the field with the hay aud few
Of the moths will GET back to lay crrs
for the next brood Of worms. Clean
culture so MS to keep down all pig
weeds and other plants on which they
feed in or near alfalfa fields, will help
to prevent the pest from getting a
start in alfalfa.