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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31
oriqin of the Word Academy.

Academus was wealthy Greek of
Athens who lived several hundred
years before the birth of Christ
Among his possessions was beautiful
grove. where young men used to con-
gregate and listen to the teachings of
wise men. such as Plato and Socrates.
This developed into the school of mod
ern times. and these modern schools
take their name academy from the
old Greek Academus. The real mean
ing of the word academy is a school
for bows.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31

Dallas has two planning mills. and
wood working factories, also an iron
works and machine shop.
Dallas is trade center for visit
surrounding territory.
Dallas has nine religious organi-
cations, with seven edifces of wor-
ship.
Dallas has modern sewer system,
touching all sections of the city.
Dallas has many beautiful and
costly homes. And the number is on
the increase.
Dallas has an active Commercial
club and Woman's club constantly
working for the material interests Of
the community.
Dallas is the starting point for the
hunting and fishing grounds. Deer,
grouse, pheasants and quail are here,
while an occasional cougar or wild
cat is found. Speckled beauties
abound in the streams.
Dallas enjoys the reputation of be-
ing a clean town, with good moral
atmosphere.
Dallas has $4,000 armory, large
and well equipped.
Dallas has sawmill cutting over
100000 feet per annum, and fur
mshing steady employment to ITS
workmen.
Dallas is a ready market at good
prices for everything raised on the
farm. The local demand is greater
than the supply.
Dallas has volunteer fire depart
ment that fights the destroying ele-
ment like old-timers.
Dallas probably handles more mo-
hair than any other town in the state.
Angora goats make money for their
owners.
Dallas has two substantial financial
institutions, occupying modern brick
blocks.
Dallas has large tracts Of standing
timber tributary to it, dotted here and
there with sawmills of the smaller
class.
Dallas is picturesquely situated on
the LaCreole river, and has happy
and contented population of about
5000, 80 per cent American.
Dallas has some knockers; but,
thank the Lord, they are in the min
ority.
Dallas has good transportation ia
cilities, both passenger and freight.
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT Di
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31
Maxim a Machiniat.

To learn trade in a machine shop
boy must spend three or four years
as an apprentice and then more years
as a journeyman before he comes into
his own. Only two years need be
spent in learning grinding; under mod
ern conditions the work is safe and
healthy. and the pay for proficient
operator is excellent.-American Ma
chiniSt
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31
Some 7y1te Facts About
Dallas In q Nut-SheW>

Dallas is the county sat of Polk
county, and here is hi .dsome $40,-
600 courthouse of Oregon stone.
Dallas has a $4,000 High school
building, and two modern ward
school buildings.
Dallas has hard-surface streets
throughout the business district, and
many miles of concrete sidewalks.
Dallas has a gravity water system
pure mountain water from the hills
miles away.
Dallas has packing plant, handling
upwards of 3,5O0,000 pounds of prunes
annually.
Dallas manufacturing institutions
distribute approximately 100000 an
nually among its 800 employees.
Dallas is free from malaria, ague or
dangerous epidemics. Death finds its
victims principally in old age.
Dallas is the home Of the Polk
county fair.
Dallas has a Southern Pacific ma
chine shop, where about SO persons
are employed.
Dallas has a modern and thorough
ly equipped hospital.
Dallas has a $4,000 public library
and reading room.
Dallas has creamery that takes
every available ounce of cream at
top prices.
Dallas rainfall averages As inches
per annum. No zero weather.
Dallas public schools are on the
accredited list with all state univer-
sites.
Dallas has men S social club occu-
pying well appointed rooms, and this
is but one of several similar organi-
cations.
Dallas section is rapidly develop
ing the dairy industry. There are
several registered herds, and more
coming.
Dallas has sportsmen organiza-
tion, the Nesmith Rod and Gun club.
Dallas has nearly all the fraternal
orders extant; few are lacking.
Dallas is supported by people who
are making money, and consequently
have money to spend. One cannot
distinguish the city chap from his
country cousin.
Dallas has tributary bottom lands
as productive as any in the world,
with the exception of those along the
Nile
LLAs, OR POLK COUNTY, AD-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31
Her Opportunity.

The man hater had just announced
her engagement.
But you always said that men were
horrid creatures" said her friends.
so they are" replied the bride to
be, land here's my opportunity to pun
ish one of them"
They all agreed that 1t was real no.
BILE of her.--Philadelphia Ledger.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31

Drowsiness during the day, II per-
son has slept well the night before, Is
often caused by indigestion. Often
this is remedied by drinking something
very hot, like cocoa or coffee. The
brain needs a mild stimulant. Lassi-
tude of the body is not always an in
dication Of illness or laziness.-Chica-
go News.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31
A Floral Chan1aleon.

A marvellous flower has been discov-
cred in the isthmus of Tehuantepec.
Its chief popularity is the habit Of
changing its color during the day. In
the morning it is white: when the sun
is at its zenith it is red, and at night
1t is blue. The red, white and blue
flower grows on tree about the size
of guava tree, and only at noon does
it give out any perfume.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31
Leather Furniture.

Mix that is heated is excellent fol
cleaning leather furniture. Use sof:
cotton cloths and rub all over to take
of spots and dirt Then take a mix
ture Of beeswax. melted and mixed
with turpentine. one part wax to two
of the turpentine. This should be
rubbed in and soft. c,ean cloths used
for rubbing OF so dust will not settle.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31

lished once a week for six successive
weeks in the Polk County Observer, by
order Of the Honorable J. B. Teal,
County Judge of Polk County, Oregon,
dated the Goth day of June, 1914, and
the date of the first publication thereof
is the 23rd day of June, 1914.
VEAZIE, M'COURT & VEAZIE,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Tues-June 23-Aug. 4.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31
Anxious to Please.

$50 you are expected to do a kind
act every day."
"Yes." replied the boy scout.
allow about today?"
"Well. the teacher has been having
a little trouble with me. Don't you
think l might stay away from school
and give her a restT Washington
Star.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31
Sable Skins.

The costliest sable is the Yakutsk
(Russian) skin that runs "silvery"-
that has, In other words, number Of
equally distributed white or silvery
hairs among the soft and silky brown
ones. Such skins, of the average size
Of Is by 5 inches. are worth $3.50
apiece. Topped" sables are dyed
ones. They fetch $50 a skin.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31
Foroettinq the Wrong.

Caesar was so ready to forgive that
even Cicero. who was by no means a
constant friend to him. relates, as
singular proof of his noble heart, that
he never used to forget anything ex-
cept the wrong done to him. Indeed.
to pardon is a most beautiful revenge;
but to forget is still more beautiful
Petrarch
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31
No Place For Thumb Prints.

Mrs. Flatbush-And you think your
little boy steals your pies?
Mrs. Observation-Disclosures does,
and | suspect Tommie.
"Well, there's a way you can tell"
"How?"
"By the thumb prints"
''Oh. no, can't. When Tommie gets
through with pie there aren't any
thumb prints!-Yonkers Statesman.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31
Pedaqoaues and Marriage.

Two bright faced academy boys
were discussing their teachers.
"Mr. Blanks going to get married, I
hear"
Gee. l hope not"
"Why"
Because Mr.. Dash got married last
year and now he's fierce."-Newark
News
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that Polly
G.. Siefarth, executrix of the estate
of Andrew Siefarth, deceased, has
filed her final account as such execu-
fix in the County Court Of the State
of Oregon, for Polk County, and that
Saturday, the Sth day of August,
1914, at the hour of ten 'clock in the
forenoon of said day, at the Court
Room of said County Court, in the
Court House in the city of Dallas,
Oregon. has been appointed by said
Court as the time and place for the
hearing of objections to the said final
account and the settlement thereof.
Dated and first published, July 10,
1914.
POLLY G.. SIEFARTH,
Executrix aforesaid.
OSCAR HAYTER, Attorney.
July 10-Aug. Erik
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31
Two Summer Hints.

To remove fyspecks from gilt pic
ture frames beat the white of an egg
lightly and add a half teaspoonful of
baking soda; wipe the frames with this
and then finish with soft cloth. The
legs of silk hose or the long arms cut
from silk gloves make excellent cloths
for this purpose. They are easily kept
clean with soap and water and are
easier to use than chamois.
To clean a willow chair scrub with
soap and water. rinsing thoroughly in
tepid water in which a tablespoonful
of borax has been dissolved This
will prevent its yellowing. Then pour
warm water over the chair and set it
in the sun to dry to keep it from get
ting brittle. This also serves to tighten
the willow.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31
HUMBLE WORK.

II you feel discontented because
your work in life seems Of little i'm
portance remember that on little
things well done many a greater
work depends lor usefulness. A
lighthouse would be very lthe
good if the man IN charge neglect
ed to tnm the lamps.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31
THE VINE SCREEN.
Beautiful Effect In Mature That May
Be Copied For the Lawn.

Beautiful Effect In Mature That May
Be Copied For the Lawn.
There is beautiful curtain of hang
ing vines, stretching from one tree TO
another in a certain country place. 1t
is the outgrowth Of years. but 1t could
be easily copied on smaller scale by
any one who has patience.
The curtain in question hangs from
two old elm trees which stand about
twenty feet apart. Virginia creeper
is trained to grow up the trunk of the
two trees to u height Of about fifteen
feet, and then it is trained along
strong wire fastened from one tree to
the other.
The long tendrils of the creeper have
grown many feet, and they hang down
and intertwine until now they form
curtain, thick and strong. which
reaches to within a few feet of the
ground.
This curtain would make satisfac-
tory substitute for conventional
hedge in some situations. 1t could be
copied with one of the thick growing
annual vines, like hop or canary bird
vine or balloon vine. Such curtain
could be trained to hang on one end
of a sunny porch or veranda.
OF course the vines forming it would
need gentle urging. The soil in which
they are rooted should be rich and
fine. and the vines should be scrupu-
lousy watered.
1t might be better. in a sunny posi-
ton. not to train the tendrils Of the
vine over wire. for wire becomes ex-
cessively hot and sometimes burns.
Strong cord would be better.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31

Correspondents Wanted.

The Observer wants cor
respondent in every communi-
ty in Polk county not now
represented, and is desirous
Of getting in touch with some
person in each locality who
will send in the news of that
locality. Write this office for
particulars. Do it now.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-31

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT DA LAS OR POLK COUNTY, AD-
DRESS SECRETARY COMMERCIAL CLUB DALLAS, OREGON.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-22
THE RIVER OF LAUGHTER.
Then was our mouth filed with laughter,
and our tongue with singing. . The
Lord hath done great things for US; whereof
are are glad. Psalms cXxv1. 20.

It is good TO hear laughter. There's a
happy man or a happy woman, is the
thought when laughter with the real ring
to it is heard, when the smiling face shows
that it is happy laughter. 1t is a good
thing for the world that in the valley of
sadness there flows the river of laughter.
There is laughter which is not audible,
the aughter of the eye, the laughter of the
smiling countenance, the laughter of the
hand-shake, the laughter OF the heart, for
there is aughter Of these kinds just as
there is the CHEEKY outburst of sound. And
the happiness which brings the laughter is
dependent upon some outward circun-
stance, there must be something which
somebody does for some one else to bring
the happiness sy1nbolized in laughter.
The Psalmist says: The Lord hath done
great things for US; whereof We are glad.
= . 8 Then was our mouth filled with
laughter, and our tongue with singing"
That is an everlasting truth, that the Lord
has. done great things for US. But the
question is: Are we passing along these
great things? If we are blessed we owe it
to the Giver Of all Good Gifts to pass along
our blessings.
klgnt now IS the season LOf US 10 put
aughter in the hearts of others, CHEEKY,
happy aughter in the mouths Of those who
might otherwise be s%orroWful, for we are
at the Christmas season, that time in which
all Christendom should rejoice and be glad
that Christ was born. If we have been
neglectful in the past let's turn over O. new
leaf this week, let US do things to make
others happy, let us make laughter for
those to whom laughter is a rarity. And
the making of others happy will give hap
piness to us, and fill our hearts with such
a JOY of laughter as will make the world
4 better world TO US.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-22

That North Carolina is going forward in its
health work is one Of the matters Of progress
in this State which is attracting large atten-
ton not alone within the State but outside OF it
also. That the active campaign Of the State
Board Of Health is bringing results in the bet
terment of conditions is easily recognized even
on a most casual examination of the facts.
During the early part of this month there
was q North Carolina Health Exhibit at the
American Public Health Association meeting
at Jacksonville, and the reports are that it
made a great impression on the many delegates
and the citizens of Jacksonville showing as it
did the forward work being done in this State
in health work.
The exhibit made by this State was such as
to win first honors, and in a press article from
the State Board Of Health OF Florida this is said
of it: North Carolina to the front again. This
time it's in public health matters at the South
ern Health Exhibition held in this city in con
nection with the meeting Of the American Pub.
lie Health Association. The health exhibit
made by, North Carolina was Well ahead Of that
Of any other Southern State. This was the yer.
dict Of every visitor to the exhibition and there
were about 1000 Of them. Many Of the proni-
nent health officials from Canada and our
Northern and Western States expressed sur
prise that the South, and especially North
Carolina, should be forging to the front in
health work so rapidly. In fact many expressed
the feeling that North Cardinals exhibit not
only exceeded any other exhibit at the Exposi-
ton but it also exceeded any other. single ex-
hibit at the international Congress on School
Hygiene held at Buffalo a year ago and had but
few peers at the International Congress on Hy-
giene and De1nOgraphy held at Washington two
years ago. North Carolina's exhibit is divided
into four parts, one on patent medicines, one on
tuberculosis, one on child hygiene and one illus
trating the progress of health work in the
State
This commentator of the exhibit shows that
it is one worth while. and that it teaches lessons
which aid in the campaign for health. This
exhibit will be loaned by the State Board Of
Hath to any convention, club, fair or other
organization that wishes to use it. FREQ oe
charge, provided packing and Transportation
charges are paid. That it will prove of service
wherever used is certain and the onnor+,r;+,
to get the benefit Of it should be grasned -,
every section of the tSate.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-22
l. FOR $1.7O

There has never been offered in North Caro-
lima so much good reading for SO little money as
We are offering under the following propositions:
For $40 VIC will send the following for one
year:
The Weekly News and Observer, an eight
page weekly newspaper.
The Conlnloncr, an able monthly journal,
published by William Jennings Bryan.
The Farmer and Mechanic. sixteen page
North Caroline. home and farm weekly journal.
Thus for One Dollar and Seventy Cents you
can get all these papers one year.
V. G. MOORE, Manager.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-22

A Chicago inventor claims TO have invented
an irresistible steel that will mean en- end to
warfare. But after what has happened in the
last four months most people have a goodsized
Missouri streak in them when it is q matter Of
believing that a way has been found to put an
end TO warfare. \ year ago the conviction that
great wars were over was widespread. but now
all those who so believed and trusted are sac.
der and wiser mon.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-22
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES THEM

This is the season OF Opportunities, the On
portunities to become q real help and service
where help and service are the great needs.
Indeed, there is never q time when Opportuni.
ties to do good do not abound, but with the COM
ing of the Christmas season and its lows tha
hearts Of all should prove more fully RESPONSIVE
to the call that comes to get out and help.
Right here in Raleigh there are offered on.
poFtunlties to help those who are in poor cir
cuInstances which should not be neglected. and
that YOU may know OF these Opportunities the
news and observer is publishing today a mum.
Der Of these so that the necessities Of the "a q
may be recognized and assistance secured 10
iheet these calls upon that love Of mankind for
mankind which we call philanthropy
In another part Of this paper Will he found
this list Of Opportunities to help. end o1ha-s
Will be published. These cases have been iryeS
ugated and they are called to the attention ~
the people OF this city as real pressing needs
winch should be filled. The spirit Of the Christ.
mas umes calls 20 all to give help to those who
heed heiD and it is with confidence thar We nre-
sent TINS matter TO the people Of Raleigh know
ing that there viii be a response that Will mako
slao the hearts Of many at a time when rhers
should be JOY in all the world
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-22

Now it is up to the railroads to sec to it that
the five per cent increase allowed them does the
good they said it would.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-22

The winter thus far is said to be very IN
favorable to the wheat crop Of the~West. and it
may turn out that the South has gone into
wheat at just the Opportune time.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-22

The raid on the east coast Of England may
have the effect of Fastening the end of the war.
Both sides evidently are going to apply more
pressure to the fighting.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-22
Morning Tonic
Revelations iii. 21.)

Revelations iii. 21.)
Il with Me in My throne, even as l also over
came, and am set down with Ny Father in His
throne.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-22

Spot cotton is nineteen cents a pound in
Bremen, but unfortunately it is a long, long
way to Bremen.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-22

The number of British officers killed in
France and Belgium shows that the privates
are not being expected to do all the fighting.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-22

After all it appears that there was very little
going on at the Canal Zone to justify all the
howdy-do.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-22

You will have to hand it to the Beaufort
News for being forehanded. 1t is already plan
ming for Beaufort's Fourth of July celebration
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-22

Don't let the general Christmas excitement
cause the little Red Cross seals to get over
looked.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-22
Nxcll MaU'4 Nav
Frank l.. stanton i'm Atlanta Constitution.


n CHRISTMAS times in country places, hearty
" hands and rosy faces; in great chinneys
fires a-biazins. love and joy and grace amazing:
Bapio-tuncs the crowd cntrancin9, darkies for
a bright dime dancing;
CHRISTMAS TIMES. and the holly in the hall
where it's Swing your
~weetticarts ALL" There is where you read life's
'iddlC-country dance and old-timc fiddle:
What more pleasure would you win? ''Swing
the rosy gals ag'in!' City folks have fun, VIC
know, where the buildings skyWard go like
they'd sCrapc the clouds an run rippin' flags
up to the sun; bot for plain, o;d-fasilioncd mirth
round this gray old Christmas Earth you can't
match. by night Or mornin', places where the
JOY was born inf! Tell you what the Fire is
.ayin': Happicst place of all to stay in! JOY,
just like a river flown, pays the golden debts
he's OWN; Hi, there. Keep that fiddle goin':'
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-10

Poultry. Plants and SEEDS.
H. G. HASTINGS & CO.,
SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS AND pOUL-
TRY SUPPLIES.
BELL PHONES, MAIN 2J6S, MAIN
1862 ATLANTA 256S.

oduAs ~ I La ~ = "A Aoho
IS WEST MITCHELL STREET
IT LOOKS LIKE NOW that spring has
come to stay, this next week viii
find every one that has "a garden get
ting ready to plant We have put on
several extra clerks In anticipation of
the rush and are better prepared To-
serve you than ever before. We VIII
also put on extra deliveries, 30 there
Will be no delays i'm getting your orders
out. We handle nothing but the highest
grade Of seeds. ana you viii be assured
OF a good garden n YOU get your seed
supply from Hastings,
EGGS FOR MATCHING from all the
popular breed of chickens. $3.50 per
settins-t15 eggs
IT IS NOT the number OF chicks you
hatch that counts, but the number
you raise Start them off right with
Pratt's Baby Chick Feed, 4 pounds 70
cents
RAISING CHICKS In a tent Is new
idea, but a good one We have tents
six feet square that are Just the thing
They cost less than a brooder house,
and are just as good $500 complete
WE CARRY a fun line Of boxes for
shipping eggs, both for setting and
commercial.
DON'T BUY A HOVER until you See
the International. Simplest 10 0per-
ate and produces the best results. $500
each
ONE INSERTION Of want ad is often
enough but by no means always SO
Same law OF PERSISTENCE applies, as Iu
everything else.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-10
POULTRY. PEI AND LIVE STOCK


FOR SALE Eggs for Matching from
choice Light Brahmas. birds as pretty
as pictures; winter layers. I'm healthy.
sanitary condition; began laying at five
and a half months old averaging l6S
eggs each in 1871 days fertility and safe
delivery guaranteed 100 per cent hatch
this season; 50 per % eggs. Address
r.. c. Christian care S NJ T.. Office,
NJ o. r Il. Co.. Mobile, Ala,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-10

TURMAN, BLACK & CALHOUN. sec
ond floor Empire Building, real estate
investments of all kinds. Sales, rentals
and loans Cali Ivy 1850.