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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05
EARLY SHOPPING.

As the holiday season approaches a
number of good reasons are advanced
why buying Christmas presents early
is a good plan. But people will buy
when it suits their convenience or
when they have means to spend for
this purpose. A better selection can
doubtless be obtained if buying is
gone about leisurely. Then there will
be avoided some of the inevitable
crush which comes a day or two be-
fore Christmas and which makes the
season so painful a one for those who
have to wait on the crowds. No one
anticipates that "buying early" will
do away altogether with the excite
ment of Christmas shopping, and no
one would like to see that done; but
in recent years it has been strongly
borne upon humane persons that
and lack of considera-
ton on the part of the public were
hardships upon the store
keepers and their employees which
they ought not to be compelled to en-
dure. 1t is possible in the short time
which now intervenes between this
time and when the season of active
buying by most persons begins, fol
those who can do so to relieve the
pressure greatly.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05
ETERNAL VIGILANCE.

1t is gratifying to note, in the face
of the calamity when 20 pupils of an
eastern parochial school last week
perished in a conhagration, that fire
diills have a place in the Dallas pub
lie schools. Adequate exits do moi
prevent accidents of the character
which brought sorrow to many homes
in the Massachusetts, town. In addi-
ton to proper equipment, precautions
and safeguards must be thrown around
young America, and the best of these
is the so-called fire drill.
Eternal vigilance is the price of
safety in such disastrous matters, and
consequently every time human lives
are lost in fires like that at Peabody
it is proper to again remind the pu-
lie and the proper authorities Of this
indisputable fact. With each recur-
ring serious accident in which human
lives are destroyed, there is a spasm
of increased carefulness to guard
against a repetition of the incident,
but with the lapse of time this vigi-
lance wears thin until another simi-
lar catastrophe furnishes a reminder.
Unquestionably it is true that pro-
visions for safeguarding life in pub
lie places are much better than they
were a few years back, thus affording
greater opportunity for the preserva-
tion of life in cases of fire, yet not
withstanding there should be no slack
ening of vigilance and carefulness,
and in the case of the public school
the periodical fire drill seems to fill
the bill. The lesson in vigilance as
taught by the Dallas schools is worthy
Of emulation by other schools of the
and of the valley.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

of these interests, no matter how
worthy may be its cause or how ener.
getically and persistently it may la
Dor for the accomplishment of its
purposes, must necessarily be ham,
pered for lack of support and en-
couragement by those who elect to re-
main without membership. While
there is strength in unity, that unity
must be complete. A comparatively
few obstructionists may upset the
work of many. With practically ev-
cry business institution in Dallas,
large and small, in full and complete
accord with the principles and OBJ
jects as set forth by the organizers,
possible failure would be eliminated !;
our trade could be widely extended ;
a better feeling would exist between
"seller and consumer" and Polk
county in its entirety would reap a
handsome benefit.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05
GREAT OPPORTUNITIES.

| Never before in the history Of the
world were opportunities more numer-
Gus and more promising of rich re-
ward for those who are willing to
strive with honest effort and earnest
zeal to advance the interests of civil
lized progress and public welfare.
Such opportunities always have exist
ed, of course, but they are more nu-
merous today than ever before, and
also more easily distinguishable. In
measure this is due to the titanic
world struggle now going on in Eur
ope, which has been viewed by some
as check to world progress, al
though at most not more than tenn
porary check. But already the war is
having a stimulating effect in many
ways, to compensate for the losses,
destruction and confusion it has caus-
ed. The arts and sciences-even
trade and finance, along certain lines
and especially in countries not ac-
tually engaged in the warfare com
mencing to feel this influence, and no
nation is getting the benefit and reap
ing the advantage of this new condi-
ton, more than our own.
The American nation, in fact, ap-
pears to be entering an era of great
neutrality-suspicious. that Of
fer much to the people individually
and to the nation as whole. Busi-
ness and industry are calling for i'm
proved mechanical processes, new
chemical combinations, new devices
and better methods in every field OF
human undertaking. The old world
nations also need these improvements,
but the pressing need just now is on
this nation, which is not enmeshed in
the great war tangle and, therefore,
can better turn its attention in this
direction. We are expected to be the
leaders in this movement, in other
words, and to have the new methods,
devices and processes ready for the
rest of the world when the latter
emerges from its military nightmare
and takes up the work of restoration
and upbuilding. And it plainly is the
duty of this nation to face and as
sumo this responsibility, both for its
own sake and for the good and well
fare of the rest of the world.
Moreover, it is the young men OF
America who must shoulder most OF
this burden and do most of the work.
Edison, Maxim and other aged inven-
tors still are active in trying to solve
the problems presented, but the
younger generations must be ready to
take up this work where the others
leave off. Young Americans should
think of this and prepare themselves
for the task that is before them For
those who study and equip themselves
for successfully handling their work
here are golden opportunities and
rich rewards. High honors also await
hose who achieve pre-eminent sue
cess
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05
GRACEs THE LANGUAGE.

In several of the great cities of the
country successful pressure has been
brought to bear upon the public school
authorities to eliminate forms of po-
lite usage among pupils. Among the
forms are the expressions eyes, SIR
and "No, sir" as being a survival
of the days when society was founded
upon caste distinctions. Our Young
Americans are to be taught that they
are race of freemen-not subservi-
ent to any masters. When addressed
BY their elders these youngsters will
hereafter answer with a mere eyes"
or "no." Without in the least com
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

batting the generally accepted the
ory that in this country one man is
as good as another, and sometimes
better, it is appropriate to observe
that the forms now tabooed in some
of the schools are terms only Of def
erential courtesy, indicating, not sub
ordination and servility, but decent
politeness which all children in all
lands should show their elders. No
one cares to see child cringing
thing of fear and obsequiousness who
says "Yes, SIR through an instinc-
tive sense of inferiority. But person.
al liberty that does not recognize the
element of respect due one person
from another is liberty of rudeness
and impertinence. Anyone who OBJ
serves the children of our public
schools today will say that our nation
al progeny will not be afflicted with
undue humility or self-abasement.
The average American boy or girl is
more forward than is becoming, and
it is common criticism of the Amer
lean youth that they are "pert," If
reverent and impudent. Under such
circumstances it seems unnecessary to
impart any additional spirit of AFRO
gance in the rising generation. Per-
haps ayes, sir" and emo, ma 'am, ~
should not be insisted upon, but the
fact remains that these polite forms
grace the language of all children
when addressing their elders and en-
gender mutual respect.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned as executors of the estate
of John H. Ground, deceased, have
filed their final account in the County
Court of the State of Oregon, for
Polk County, and that Saturday, the
Goth day of November, 1915, at the
hour of one O'Clock in the afternoon
of said day, at the court room of
the said county court, in the city of
Dallas, Oregon, has been appointed
by said Court as the time and place
for hearing of objections to the said
final account, and the settlement
thereof. ROBERT F. GROUND
WILLIAM H. GROUND
JOHNNIE NJ. GROUND
Executors Of the estate Of John H.
Ground. deceased.
L. ID. BROWN & ]. R. SIBLEY.
57-5t Attorneys for the estate.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

The people of this country desire
to see no reckless plunge into extreme
preparedness for national defense
neither do they wish to have their
money wasted-or frittered away in
log-rolling schemes and pork-barrel
projects But they do believe in get
ting ready to forestall any unpleas-
ant surprises, and they are heartily
in accord with the plan of making
the condition of preparedness Every
adequate. +"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been duly appointed
Guardian of the estate of Henry M.
Berry, an incompetent person, by the
Hon. County Court of Polk County,
Oregon. All persons holding claims
against said estate should present the
same to the undersigned for adjust
ment, and all persons owing said es-
tate are hereby notified to settle same
with said guardian.
J. D. SMITH,
Guardian of the estate of Henry M.
Berry.
SIBLEY & EAKIN,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05
GO 20 SCHOOL DAY.

County Superintendent of Schools
Seymour has issued an invitation to
all persons interested in the promo
tion of education to visit the schools
of the county on Friday, November
II, and by their presence show their
appreciation Of the work that is be-
ing accomplished and lend encourage
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

1912: "We favor single presiden-
tial constitution making the presi-
dent of the United States ineligible
for reelection, and we pledge the can
didate Of this convention to this prin-
ciple. - "Our pledges are made
to be kept when in office.'
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

A. quarter of a million Serbian
women are fighting for what they
think is their country and their right
Where's the argument now that wo-
men shouldn't vote because they dc
not bear arms?
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05
OTHER THINGS
A Rare and Curious Collection
of Fact and Fancy.
NV Friend.

My Friend.
He was my friend. He understood
All the vagaries of my mood.
Say was joyous, he was gay;
If sad, he felt the selfsame way.
He held, with trusty common-sense,
All that l told, in confidence.
He died. And now 1 look around,
But such friend is seldom found.
l miss his kingly presence, yet
A dog like that is hard to get!
Judge
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

1t probably is a good thing, after
all, that there are so many persons
in this world who have "more money
than brains" 1t helps to make easy
picking for the fellows who have more
brains than money.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

Secretary McAdoo says that ''Fi-
nancially this country is stronger than
any other nation on the face Of the
earth" Which constitutes hand
some testimonial to the value of
peace,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05
The Irony of Fate.

Jack Syron, Red Prairie s best lit
tie bachelor, recently won a sewing
machine in a contest. Jack now wants
some kind of a contest in which he
can win the very essential accompani-
ment to a sewing machine.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

"We shall continue to have wars
so long as governments are made of
men," says ex-President Taft. Is
this concession to the cause Of wo-
man suffrage?
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

The president has finally declared
in favor of adequate preparation "not
for war but for defense" as he puts
it. But, in looking forward to put
ting such a program through con-
gress. it behooves the president to
prepare for war-with Mr.. Bryan.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

Hughes and Borah would make a
presidential team that would be hard
to beat. And there s a possibility.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

Greatly, mother. this Sunda!
church going is all very fine," say,
A. V. R. Snyder to Mrs. Snyder, "but
it does play the deuce with one:
pinochle game. ~
Joel Hoffstetter. who lives just
across the slough, is learning to play
on the clarionet and three of his
neighbors' dogs have left town. A
elarionet is awful trying on a dog S
nervous system.-Enterprise.
Frank Barrett respectfully requests
that official attention be called to his
new hat. Attention, please!
"Doe" Cherrington cut his mus
taehe off awhile ago and said he'd
never grow another. But Does fin
gers twitched nervously while the Or
nament was gone so he let is grow
again. Now Doe has something to
play with during his very few idle
and consequently he is en-
urely happy.
Bill White. the democratic rabbit
shooter. says: Moneys the thing
no matter where or how you get it."
"BoOts" Kersey brings word from
Portland that he did his best to avoid
the temptations Of the big city. But
why. pray tell us, did Boots" choose
to keep company, in the performance
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

AS an inducement to sinners to at
tend religious services during the
rainy season, Rev. George H. Ben
nett announces an unusually good as
sortment of umbrellas at the Metho-
dist church both morning and even'
inu IL.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

There are two non-refllable bot
ties, according to the motto Of Walt.
Tooze. One comes with Johnny Walk
er whisky and the other is the bottle
of youth (Similar to the fountain
of youth. ~ only take a little at
a time from either one," says Junior
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

Here is the last shred Of that scrap
of paper. the democratic platform Of
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

There was man who thought that he
could win little bet
By quenching in some gasoline a
lighted cigarette.
He thought the fluid, being wet, would
douse the flames somehow.
There was a man who reasoned thus.
He is not with us now.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05
GUARDIANS NOTICE.

wice-a-Week Observer, $3.50 a year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

of such a task, with Rex Lampman,
Dean Collins and Tom Stockwell?
That is trio that knows more of the
cozy little retreats, where "it runs
in golden streams Of cool refresh
ment,' than any other in Portland.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

Bill White, the democratic rabbit
shooter. says: Moneys the thing
no matter where or how you get it -
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-05

SIBLEY & EAKIN,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-14
LEAVING DANIELsoN
Principal Bennett of High School to
Become Superintendent at Slough
ton, Mass.

Principal Robert K. Bennett an
nounced Thursday afternoon that he
had been elected superintendent of
schools at Stoughton, Mass, the town
from which former Principal Hal r.
Eaton, now of Attleboro, came to DAN
ielson to take the principalship of Kill
lingly high school.
Principal Bennett goes from Daniel
son to Stoughton, at the close of the
present school year. at substantial
advance in salary over the $1,000 he
has been receiving here. 1t SO hap
pened that he was almost simultane-
ously elected to the Stoughton posi-
ton and one in Windsor, this state, as
principal of the high school, but de-
cided to take the Stoughton place, not
only becase of the larger salary but
as well because of his desire to become
a superintendent. Mr.. Bennett holds
a superintendent certificate both in
Massachusetts and Connecticut.
The advancement of Principal Ben
nett is a source of pleasure to his great
many friends here. AS a Killingly boy
and a graduate of Killingly High
school and of Brown university there
is special interest in his career. He
came to Danielson to take the local
principalship four years ago, resign
ing as principal of the high school at
Windsor Locks to do so.
During his administration the local
high school has been maintained at a
high standard, has shown virility and
progress. In January last it was in
spected and approved for the state by
DR.. Frederic harrington. In January
1914, the school was approved for a
period of three years by the College
Entrance Certificate board and it was
also approved Independently in 1914
for college entrance by the Worcester
Polytechnic Institute.
This wears PraHna tifar will
number Al members, by far the Iarg-
est ever graduated from the school. On
the average, elsewhere, less than 40
per cent. of the students who enter
remain to graduate, but next month
Killingly High school will graduate al
freshmen four years ago. when Mr.
Bennett came to the school.
Over one-half of the class OF 1914
averaged above 85 per cent. in their
studies throughout their course and
the class of 1915 also ranks high. The
latest lists of those who are doing
honor work in their studies includes
p per cent. of all the students in the
school.
During Mr.. Benefits administration
household chemistry, commercial
arithmetic and general science have
been added to the courses of study and
have proved to her very valuable sub
jects.
Special activities of the school have
included the presentation Of two oper-
ettas, furnishing musical training for
upwards of sixty students. In con-
junction with the regular monthly de-
bates by the Marietta Kies DEBATING
society of the school a Freshman De-
batting society was organized. Each
year at least one public or interschol-
astic debate has been held. Boys and
girls choruses have been trained and
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-14

few months before his death are ex-
cessive. His charges for services dur
ing the whole term of trusteeship may
be reviewed during the hearing Of the
appeal.
DR.. Perry Watching School Situation.
DIR. Edward E. Perry. who has been
making daily visitations to the Israel
Putnam school, has taken cultures
from the nose and throat of every pu-
pill studying there, exception being
made only in the kindergarten. The
cultures taken number about 90, the
attendance being greatly reduced
through fear of diphtheria, and a re-
port on them Is expected from the
state laboratory today.
DR.. Perry said Thursday afternoon
that If all the cultures taken prove
negative, he will consider the Israel
Putnam school the safest place in the
city for q child, in relation to the like
Iihood of contracting diphtheria. Two
cases of child illness reported to be
diphtheria, as most juvenile troubles
are now diagnosed. whatever they may
be If showing any suspicious symp-
toms, proved to be of a minor nature.
The very closest watch is being kept
over the children and there seems to
be no danger Of any considerable num-
Der Of new cases developing, SO well is
the situation under control
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-14
MILK SHIPMENTS
To Be Given Attention by Committee
of Business Mems Association,

Feeling that anything that. affects
the farmer and his industry is of di-
rect interest and concern to the bus
mess men who want his trade, study
of the shipment Of milk to Boston as
to cost, privileges, ETC., is to be taken
up by the executive committee of the
Putnam Business Mems association.
At present the farmer is practically
tied down to the proposition of send
ing his milk into Boston on the leased
car that picks up shipments at many
stations along the Midland division
The milk is sold to the company that
leases the car and pays a price for
the milk that is regarded by the pro-
ducers as too low.
A man, of course, can make an in
dependent shipment to Boston by ex-
press, If he has a customer there, but
this is not practical either from the
standpoint of expense or convenience
for the average farmer.
The problem of getting greater free
dom as to shipments is the one that
must be solved, though careful consid-
Grafton of it for several years past has
not produced the desired results. The
understanding is that railroad officials
have shown a disposition to be very
fair and helpful in a matter that is of
vital concern to many of the farmers
in this section of the state.
Committees of Equal Franchise
League.
At a meeting of the executive board
of the Putnam Equal Franchise league
Thursday afternoon the following com
mittees were appointed for the year:
Program, Miss Rosamond Danielson,
Mrs. j. B. Tatem. Jr.. Mrs. George L.
Padgett: entertainment, Mrs. Walter
Rich, Mrs. Eta Whitney, Mrs. Will
liam Wheaton, Mrs. S. Nicholoff, Miss
Breault; membership, Mrs. e. C. Morse
chairman, with power to appoint
members of committee; window cards,
Miss Katherine Byrne. Miss Gertrude
Jones.
Announcement was made after the
meeting that a county meeting with
delegates present from the various
leagues in the county is to be held at
the home of Miss Rosamond Daniel
son on June II. 1t was also announc-
ed that Mrs. George Day and Annie G.
Porritt of Hartford are to be here on
Tuesday or Friday evening Of next
week to address the local league on
the subject of the Congressional I'm
ion.
Class Day Parts Announced.
Class day parts, senior class of Put
nam High school, were announced on
Thursday: Address of welcome, Dana
Johnson, president of the class; pro-
phecy, Miss Katherine Seward with
Miss Gladys Ash and Miss Gladys
Baine as assistants; ivy Grafton, Miss
Phoebe Beard; class history Miss Mae
Fuller; class will Guy Baker; SOU
venirs, Jessie Maynard.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-14

In the accompanying illustration
President Wilson is shown accomp-
anied by Mayor Blankenburg on the
occasion of the recent momentous
visit of the President to Philadelphia,
where, to gathering of 1000 nat
uralized Americans, the president was
expected to give the first intimation of
the course which the government will
pursue in the situation resulting from
the loss of more than a hundred
American lives on the British liner
Lusitania. Because of the present
status of international affairs extra
ordinary precautions had been taken
to guard the president during his stay
in Philadelphia Seven hundred and
fifty policemen had been detailed for
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-14

this duty. Seven detectives acted as
a personal bdoyguard for Mr.. Wilson
and rode directly behind through the
streets. In addition, hundreds of po-
licemen led the procession and brought
up in the rear. The City troop acted
as a guard of honor. On his return
trip from the hall the president rode
for three miles along the streets al
most solidly lined with cheering peo-
pie. Frequently he raised his hat and
bowed. Automobile horns sounded a
steady chorus. In the Broad street
station of the Pennsylvania railroad
several thousand people cheered as the
president stepped aboard his private
car. He smiled and waved his hat to
them.