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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-07
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday School, 1000 n. m. Preach
ing, morning. ll:0O a. nj, evening 1880
y. m.
You need the church tho church
leeds you Lets get together"
G. G. PRATT, Pastor
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-07

on the farm r contend that s,Ye II
not. The city woman may be mor
easily restrained by legislation, p6Is
she may have more attentive IN
dience when she cries aloud, but the
real labor problem, In so far as II re-
lates to women and children, is on
the farm-where mother and child,
welding the hoe and gathering the
harvest. toll day in and day out with.
out hope OF reward. I.
The City Life Puny. 4
The farm women work from sun
until sun. They do their housework
and lull half.million babes TO sleep
after the chickens go TO roost, and
they get breakfast and milk the cows
before the lark sings The city wo-
man frequently chafes under hard.
ships that the farm woman would
consider a blessing. The city people
are great takers and ofttimes great.
ly magnify their troubles and enlarge
their accomplishments. This charac.
terlstic permeates organized society
as we'll as enters into the individual
life OF cities. There are orphan asy.
lums which are doing commend lble
work and should be encouraged. Npat
boast OF their accomplishments, but
I have seen widows In tho country
make a crop. drink branch water anf
eat corn.bread and molasses and
raise more children and better chill.
dren than many OF these city orphan
asylums. The cities need to get back
to the soil with their ideals. They
are hysterical, puny and feeble IN
their conception OF life. It's require
ments and its opportunities.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-07
Church Services
UNITED PREsBYTERIAN

Bible school at 10 "A. m. Preaching
at IL a. m. and 1880 p. m. Young peo-
Piles meeting at 6:ij p. m.
The church Is here 90 help the people
and the community. You can make a
more potent force. Come 10 any or all
OF the services and you will find well
come. w. ". BROWN, Pastor.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-07
THE WOMAN IN THE FIELD
>SN -
The Farm Woman Needs Relief
More Than Her City Sister.
BY Peter 7adford.

Lecturer Na,.onai Fairasfs Union.
Much has been said ana mofp 8rit.
ten abont the woman In the factory
and behind the counter but how about
the woman who works In the field.
] want to say a few words In her be.
half ! regret necessity taat com.
pels woman 10 work for a livelihood
and | favor not only shortening her
hours. but freeing her from manual
labor entirely. I crave for society
that high standard OF excellence where
the home Is woman's tlff'oSe and her
life is devoted TO moldihg the char
fcter and elevating the thought OF
the rising generation. But 80 long as
want, greed and misfortune prevail in
this world. women. through choice or
necessity, will work, and perhaps
they VIII work at one task or another
as many hours per day as they please
We may pity the weak and ADMIRE
the strong In their struggle. bat fAe
farm woman is entitled to her share
NJ sympathy and reward.
All Must Toll.
The labor problem, as relates to-
men. is a most vexatious one, anG |
when we apply II to women IL becomes
more seriously complicated. We will
always have to work unless some Do
hticai genius can put a law on the
statute book that will enable us TO
hive without labor. So long as every
person must meet toll face TO face. the
best we can do is to equitably dis.
tribute the burdens and reward labor,
and N there Is to be a revision OF
wages and a shortening OF hours,
want the farm woman 10 get her
share She has more reason 10 COM
plain than any other class OF toilers.
She has, as a rule. fewer comforts,
FEWER pleasures, less recreation and
less opportunity for enjoyment than ,
her sister In the city. She has not
20 many conyeniences and fewer lux. !
iries and less TO be thankful for than ! ,
women who live In the town, but she I
oils on. model OF consistency, pa. q
ience and womanly devotion. Ger. I
ainly she should be the first to be a
'ewarded Z
The Real Labor Problem Is on the
Farm.
The great daiiies with flaming head.
Ines deplore the lot OF women who
oil In the cities. the city pulpit
hunders with sympathy for her, and -,
he legislators orate in her behalf, -
ut not line is written, a word said =. '''
r speech delivered in the interest a,
the million women who labor on - -
ne farm, Where one woman works ~
the cities in this state there are a NJ
undred mothers toiling in the field. ~
nd no mention is made of it. Is the ~ ~
oman In the city entitled TO any ~, m
iore consideration then the woman 49, 49,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-07
ISOLATION AND S9!UOC'
cry THE TWIN ENEMIES
Of AGRICULTURE.
The Rural Church the Guiding
Star Of Progress.
THE NEW RURAL CIVILIZATION
BY Peer Rsdford.
lecturer NatIon.N Farmers Union

Lecturer Nation.N Farmers Union
We are confronting a new rura
civilization II Is 80 radically differ
ent from the life OF the past that Il
may wen be- called new not merely
because OF It's characteristics. but bs
cause OF its triumph in rural coopera
ton aud leadership. The utilization
OF modern agencies. and the use OF
farm machinery have greatly increas'
ed the efficiency OF the farmers.
broadened their vision and made life
more satisfying
The most serious enemies TO coun.
try life are isolation and drudgery. and
perhaps the worse OF the two Is iso-
lation, II Is the curse OF the coun-
try, The hunger OF young people for
companionship has been disregarded
and In various ways the social in
stincts have had their revenge. The
fruits OF modern inventive skill and
enterprise have enriched country life
and Afforded the facilities OF banish-
Ing forever the extreme isolation
which used TO vex the farm house
hold OF the past, The telephone Is q
great social asset In the rural home:
the rural free delivery brings the
worlds daily message TO the door: the
parcel post delivers ten million pack.
ages per annum at half million
homes, and the automobile annihilates
distance. making isolation a myth.
The building OF public highways has
brought communities and farm homes
closer together.
The slave Of orudSsry.
II is dramatic moment on the
farm when machinery smancipates
the slave OF drudgery. The evolution
OF farm machinery Is q continued
story OF human ingenuity. One man /
now. by the aid OF modern mechanical
devices, can do as much as ave or
ten men used to perform and the
work is less burdensome and more
The miracle OF conquest
viii lift the curse OF drudgery that
has crushed the courage out OF farm
boys and caused them TO retreat to the
,ities. There are many labor-saving
devices for the homes that can relieve
he wife OF back-breaking tasks. La
,or-saying machinery has wrought
problems that have en-.
saged the attention OF the boys. re-
ieved the housewife and added new
and values 10 farming and
has taken away self pity and given
hem genuine pride in their calling.
We need To take full advantage OF
hese facilities.
Cooperation the Keynote.
One test OF modern civilization Is
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-07
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Macs at y A M on lat and 8rd Sunday
OF each month. On all other Sundays
at 40 AM.
II. A. Campo, Rector
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-07

WE have comfortable room fitted
up especially for the ladies where they
can rest. write checks and letters and
not be crowded or intruded on ladies'
are invited to call and open an account.
ONTARIO NATIONAL BANK.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-07

SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES For RENT
Two sizes and two prices; an absolutely
safe method Of keeping your valuable
papers protected against loss by fire or
theft. ONTARIO NATIONAL BANK.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-07

the capacity for cooperation. rhe
selfish days OF the independent farm.
er are rapidly passing and we are be.
ginning TO catch the vision and share
the profits OF organized efforts. There
are many farm machines adapted to
serving a community, but organiza-
tion Of farmers is required To pur-
chase and operate them on a cooper
atjve basis. and new laws are needed
to permit these transactions.
New Tasks for the Rural chsreh.
The rural church has been slow to
adjust itself to the new order OF
things. The churches are discover
ing new opportunities for service.
broader community usefulness and a
greater social mission. The church
must gird itself for new tasks and
under a new virile type OF leadership
undertake real community building
with the modern church as the center
OF activity and source OF inspiration
and guidance. The triumph over iso.
lation and the gradual emancipation
from drudgery. the development OF
good roads. telephones. rural mail ser.
vice and the wonderful evolution Of
farm machinery make for religious
advancement. The Increase In intel.
llgence, new social consciousness.
growing spirit OF cooperation, added
efficiency OF rural institutions. char
acter. home building and better rural
morals afford opportunities for com.
nunity-servins church to demonstrate
u power. The rural church TO ful.
All i,s mission must swing around II
The induences for prosrsss
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-07
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

Free-A six piece kitchen set is be-
ing given away by the Ontario market
to their customers. Ask them to show
It to you. They have greatly reduced
their prices and are now making after
noon deliveries.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-07
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Your Banking
No matter how
small, no mat
ter how large

The First NationaIBank
Ontario, Oregon
will give it careful
attention. This
message applies to
the men and the
women alike.
Officers and Directors:
A. L. COCkRuM. President
I. TURNBuLL, Vice President
II. Il. COCkRuM. Cashier
4. W. PLATT. Asst Cashier
J. W. BlLLlNGSLEY
Z. h. KENYON
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Oregon Short Line lime Table
Ontario, Oregon, November Sth 1914
TIME TABLE NO Ts
WESTWARD
Train
No. Leave
II Oregon Wash Limited l.22 a m
10 Huntington Passenger 9:35 m
10 Oregon Wash. Express $685. m
D Fast Mail 6l5 p m
EA ASTwARD
ls Oregon Wash. Limited 2:5l m
20 Boise Passenger $50 IN
Eastern Express 1912 m
. Oregon Wash. Express 6;SS p m
OREGON EASTERN BRANCH
WESTWARD
Train
No. Leave
l39 Mixed. leaves Monday,
wednesday and Friday 800 IA m
EASTWARD
l40 Mixed. arrives Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday 1850 p m
VALE a eRoGAN BRANCH
WESTWARD
Train
No. Leave
l4l Mixed Vale and Brogan
Daily except Sunday 1000 m
81 Passenger Vale daily 900 m
EAST BOUND
9S Passenger from Vale
daily $40 m ,
l42 Mixed from Brogan
and Vale Daily except
Sunday $3.50 m ,
The Homedale train leaves Nyssa ,
at $40 on Tuesday. Thursday and
saturday, returning, arrive at On d
tario at p. IN. [
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-07

THREE LOTS For SALE blocks
west of postonice, at a bargain. In
quire at Argus office.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-07

My 20 acre tract for sale or trade. On
bench west of fair grounds.
v. b. STAPLES,
Vale, Oregon.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-07

For sale or trade, three big milch
cows. See Il. G.. s. Wood. 2tp
Hay for sale to local buyers. f. G..
Harter, Ontario. Ore. 3tp
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1915-01-07

One test OF modern civilization Is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11
BIBLE IS PROVING
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cry OF illustrious men who have gone
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special holidays in their honor. one IS
likely 10 overlook other important am
niNerssries.
Last year marked the 3ooth ami.
rersary of the authorized version of
the Bible. This event is nov most Mt
tingly celebrated by presenting the New
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One does not need TO belong to church
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11
HOWITZERS LAUNCH
POPULARITY CONTEST
ArtiIlerymen VIII RcrruIt Battery In
to- Full War StrenEth--New
Equipment Comlux.

Tuesday night. after the weekly
drill at the iiowitzers Armory. a plan
for securing recruits Was adopted. In
which tie most popular man in the
battery, who receives the largest num-
Der OF votes. will win tem-day va
cation trip with all expenses paid. The
contest opened strong. with three APP
plications already in hand. The clos
Ing date is May &c. The nrtillerymcn
have at present 1903 enlisted men, but
want TO run this number up to 1S3
the government minimum. Requisi-
ton has been placed for four addition
I'll catssons. which will put tho How
itZers on q war footing. there being
at the present time only few militia
batteries in the country In this posi-
ton. The local artillerymen want to
be in shape to handle this additional
equipment.
Plans were also perfected for the
reappcarance OF the Howitzer's Howl
or. The weekly paper OF the battery.
which had much success last year
This paper has been appearing at ir-
regular intervals during the winter.
but from now OH IT will be issued
every Tuesday night. Editor Seay and
Publisher Macfarlanc promise to have
IA red hot Issue ready next Tuesday
night.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11
MAIL CLERK CONVICTED
Gnrry A. Rouse Found Guilty of Rob.
hing Mail--Sentence Deferred.

After trial covering two days.
Garry ~ Rouse. railway mail clerk.
residing in Washington. was convicted
Yesterday evening in the United States
District Court of opening letters con-
tanning money and embezzlne the
contents thereof. Hiram NJ. Smith. as
sistdnt district attorney. was ably as
sisted in the prosecution by Colonel
James Mann. Withers L. OBrien wa.
counsel for the defense
MI O'Brien asked for new hearing
on the grounds that the verdict was
not In accordance with the law and
evidence and that the court had no
jurisdiction in the case, since it Was
not conclusively proven that the theft
was committed in the Eastern Dis
trict. but Judge Waddill overruled
him and allowed the verdict of the
jury tn stand.
Sentence was deferred however. un.
III Friday, owing TO the historical
cohdition OF the prisoners mother. who
was completely overcome Bail in tho
sum CT 81, 600 was furnishe ed by Rouse $
brother and Mr. O'Brien. the prisoner
TO appear at o'clock Friday to re-
cciNe sentence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11
BOY REPORTED MISSING
Mother Fears Clarence Huphe. H,s
shipped on Horse bout for Europc

IN Wild distress about the disappear
auce of her boy and fearing that he
mas decided to venture forth on ono
"t those horse boats destined for the
war zone in Europe. the mother Of
Clarence jiushcs. seventeen years old
called on the police last night to find
MIN for her and to bring him back
nome again. In the excitement Of
the moment, she failed TO give her
own name and her address. the com
anu icailon hcing carried on over the
telephone. However, CAPTAIN NcNa
non Immediately began using the wires
I" Newport News. and received an as
Suring answer from Chief of Police
! -, Mitchell that If the boy applied
i"r :. position on boat for England
or any other port, he would be inlmr-
diat"ir unprecedented and held for safe
keeping.
The young not blood Is described as
being five feet six inches tall. Of slen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11
7. c. BURCH CHARGED
WITH RAISING BOND
Arrested in Washington ON Com
plant of 5. G. Gordon, of
Richmond.
SAID TO HAVE ALTERED PAPER
On $500 Difference i'll Face of Paper,
BurCh Is Alleged to Have Procured
Automobile From Gorion-Only
Recently Discovered.

Thomas G. Burch, about thirty five
years old. is under arrest in Washing
ton on charge OF having forged Il
real estate bond for sl,79?.70 on the
Greater Richmond Realty Company
and rendered ii to S. {. Gordon.
The alleged forgery occurred on Sep
TENDER -. 1918. but it was not until
Friday that MIR. Gordon swore to "A
warrant for Hurch's arrest. 1t was
issued by Magistrate j. A. Purdie
Detective Sergeant llrcnGel will be
sent I" Washington this morning to
bring Burch back, IL being understood
ihac the accused has EXPRESSED his
Willingness TO return without papers
II is said that Burch executed the
contractal bond as between the real
estate company and Mr. Gordon, and
that the hrures on the original bond
had been erased and raised $500 more
ALLEGED TO HAVE
PROCURED AUTOMOBILE;
On tho difference. il is ALLEGED
hurcn procured an automobile from
Mr. Gordon as part payment for the
whole, Mr.. Gordon believing at the
20 to tho Greater Richmond Re-
atty Company. The defect in the
bond was discovered by Official Is
Of the company, ana when il became
known that Mr.. Gordon had been
duped, or that he had been misin-
W. hN'' tii unucIStdnutnS was rc1Cn ed
between him and the company
AIR. Gordon did not care TO discuss
inc matter last night. and ID. II. Cree
cN. president of the Greater Richmond
fcaltN company, said that no could
not iei by whom the hgures on the
original bond had been raised lie
knew. however, he said. that Burch
hah had tho bond and that he had
delivered il to Mr.. Gordon II was
not until several months after the
transaction that the alleged forgery
vas discovered.
Rurch, who had been emplo,c cd by
other companies here was married
here about a year ago
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11

known to the police 6: 70 The examin.
ing surgeon.
Mrs. Damaras went into the pantry
III the living quarters above the resin
rant according to the story told by
the ponce. and shot herself there. Her
orotner-ih-law, Peter Damaras, OF 3U7
Horth Second Street, heard the sound
~ me Shot, and rushed upstairs to
nhu Mrs. Damaras lying on the floor
Tie notified the police and the CITY
tospitai at once, and, after temporary
al" mad been given her. the Woman
was removed TO Memorial Hospital II
was said that her wound was not dan
Serous
Mrs. Damaras is thirty-two wears old
IIel husband has been i'll for some
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11
BETTER THAN SPANKING

Spanking does not cure children ~,
pedwettinz. There is a constitutional,
cause for this trouble Mrs NJ sum
hers. Box W, Nuirr Dame Ind. win
send free to any mother her succession
home treatment, with full Instructions
send no mon'S. bat write her to-day IL
your children trouble you ia this wsv
Don't blame the child. the chances A..
II can't help H. This tr.atnen, alsn
cures adults and aged people trouble
with urine difficulties by day or niyh, =
Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11

der build. with dark eyes and hair.
Tie was wearing blue suit when he
left home for foreign parls. However,
If he has destined himself for Il career
OH the briny deep or a career with the
allies in the far-fung trenches, he is
likely 10 find his adventure ended in
Newport News. But, perhaps. he
hasn't gone there, and will come home
again OF his own accord.
They generally do" said an Off
Ger at Police Headquarters last night,
when they set hungry
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11
Cards Are Issued.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. VA. April 10.
MIR. and Mrs. Allen Smith. OF King
Geor2c County. have issued cards for
the marriage OF their daughter. Miss
Columbia Jacquelin Smith. to Charles
I. Darling. OF Caroline County, the
wedding TO he solemnized on Wednes-
day, April IS, at Emmanuel Episcopal
Church at Port Conway In that county
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11
Justice Crutchncld Improves.

Justice Crutchfeld is rapidly recover
ing from his recent illness. and expects
to return to the bench in Police Court
on May l. lie is now receiving visitors
every afternoon on the porch OF his
home. at 4oeA Robinson Street, and re-
gales himself with many n yarn of the
old days. and occasionally listens to ono
narrated by his friends
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11
.Inmes II. LOGAN nankrn,,

lYNCI1BURG. VA, April Johannes
II. Logan. formerly OF New York city
and manager OF Algoma Farms, in
Buck inBham County, to-day fled a
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11
WOMAN SHOOTS HERSELF
Accidentally or with Suicidal
intent Is Not Yet known,

Mrs Adelinc pamaras. thirtv.tvo
Years old, wife OF John Damaras. a
restauranteur al 40. West Broad street,
shot herself through the right shoulder
last night at s:+6 o'clock. Whether ac-
cidentaiiS or with suicidal intent is not
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11

Good fve-string Sewed Brooms,
with polished bamboo handles.
hne grade corn; worth %
45c; special at ........ ZSC
Four-piece Pantry Sets, consist
ing OF tea, coffee. sugar and
hour; worth soc; special 90.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11

voluntary petition In bankruptcy in
the Federal District Court here, in
which his debts schedule the sum OF
S4.430.3i. The assets shown amount
TO S7.?i1. iuClud al in which ~
600 life insurance policy and S2,OOn
OF property claimed under the state
exemption laws. The petition IT,.
fortr-ninc creditors. forty-on" ~
whom reside in New York City and
tho remainder IN Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11

timc, and 1t was thought that, per-
maps. this has preycd OF her mind
I'olicemen Samucls and Wallcn were
sent to the house to make an investi-
cation.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11

Flne Clear Crystal Water
GLASSES. with fine cut design;
worth 75c per half dozen; Al
special, for ......... INC
Steinfeld Cedar Mops, good
quality cotton threads; worth
$1.0o; special, with can Of or
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-11

known to the police g. 10 :hc examin.