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The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27

full one not only among the Maccabees but also
among other women in and out of lodges. There
always other persons infants available for
adoption by women who want the companionship
of newly born creatures of their species. These
little orphans have in the past been too much neg
lected because of preferences among women who
could adopt them if they only would for orphan
dogs and cats and feathered creatures instead.
A baby in the home may, of course, be more both
ersome than some other sort of pet. 1t requires
its meals much more carefully prepared and more
cautiously served. 1t must be clothed and it must
be kept away from the tops of dangerous stair
eases and prevented from climbing out of second
story windows and over balcony ratings And, most
important of all, the wants of its intellectual and
spiritual natures must be attended to by methods
never required in the care of puppy or kitten.
Although baby cannot be kept out of trouble
by being chained to kennel or confined in a cage,
and at times requires much attention good
sized menagerie, it is much more wonderful sort
of pet than any other. In a contest between chill
dren and poodes for first place in the affections,
the sympathies should abide with the babies.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
PICKING THE HoMELIEsT MAN

In an unusual contest at a carnival in Bloomfield,
n. j., diamond ring is about to be awarded to him
whom the residents select from among their num-
ber as the homehest man. The competition is re-
ported to be very close policeman with freckles
upturned nose and a bald head is said to have a
beautiful chance,-the only beautiful thing about
him, evidently A letter carrier with various dis
fguremens also is favorably spoken of, his friends
asserting that his qualifications i'll contest of this
sort not to be despised There is also bow
legged person III the running, who is probably COM
ing along handsomely enough, as well as hod
carrier who recently caught with his nose A brick
falling from the fourth story of building which
he working. Each of these men appears to
have a good chance to improve his personal ap-
pearance by the wearing of the diamond ring.
Although the reputation of being the homeliest
man in the town might not be quite as embarrassing
as would be the stigma of being the most beautiful
a contest such as Bloomfield S has its dangers Sup
pose, for instance, that the diamond ring should
be awarded to self-satisfed citizen who con-
sders himself quite good-looker as long as he
does not glance too much into the mirror, and who
would have thought rather of entering a beauty
contest than of competing for the title of the home
iest of men. Should the award be thus unfortu-
ndlely Ihdue' lhe wilmer would 90 oest 10 borrow
money on the ring and leave the vicinity.
Readers of current jokes and of jokes that were
current in former days will remember how the
scornful reply, Il not competing thank YOU :"
came from the homely but naughty lady to whom
had been awarded the prize for having succeeded
in making the ugliest face in contest which was
being carried on by the persons about her.
1t is fortunate, at any rate, that the Bloomfield
prize for the homeliest face is to go to man.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
ALICE'S OPINION

In his very, very early youth Mumpser had been
pretty child His friends did believe this possible
and he had forgotten all about it until one day he
unearthed painting of himself period from among
the old lumber This he handed his wife as some com.
penaon for his present somewhat wormeaten appearance
There Alice" said Mrs Mumpsef, proudly exhibiting
the picture to the That portrait of YOUR
MASTER painted when he a child"
Alice gazed openmouthed at the production
"Lor, num-, she said, after moments, "what a
pity it is we have to grow up, amt t."-New York Even.
ing journal.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
Loss OF APPETITE
Most Successfully Treated by Taking
Hoods Sarsaparifla

Loss of appetite is accompanied by
loss of vitality, which is serious.
1t is common in the spring because
at this time the blood is impure and
impoverished and fails to give the di-
gestive organs what is absolutely neces-
sary for the proper performance of
their functions.
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the old reliable
all-the-year-round medicines. is especial
ly useful in the spring. Get it from
your druggist to-day. BY purifying and
enriching the blood and giving vitality,
visor and tone, it is wonderfully sue
cessful in the treatment of loss of ap-
petite and the other ailments prevalent
at this time. 1t is not simply a spring
medicine-it is much more than that
but it is the best spring medicine.
Hoods Sarsaparilla makes the rich
red blood the digestive organs need
Adv
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
Judge Gary on the Problem of Unem-
ployment

General unemployment is deplorable,
not only because of the great suffering
it produces-and this phase cannot be
too often or too strongly emphasized
but also because enforced idleness i'm
pairs the productive capacity of a ma
tion and depletes the general wealth. 1t
is obvious to me, as | believe it must
be to every practical thinker, that it
is far better to carry men and women
on the payroll than on the relief roll
1t is to the highest advantage of So
ciety that its working forces shall be
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
Keeping the Needy Artists

The artists themselves have under
taken the relief of the more needy
among the fraternity. 4 number of
these organizations have exhibition and
sales rooms attached to their club
houses, and have arranged to have
sales exhibitions of paintings of the
members, offered at fixed maximum
price, generally far below what the ex-
hibitors might normally expect to re-
ceive for their work. The Pulchri
studio, for example, has had two such
sales, the first with the maximum price
set at $40, at which $50 pictures were
sold. The second has just been held,
the prices were fixed between $40 and
$40, at which figures 210 paintings
were disposed Of The Queen of
the Netherlands bought twelve, the
Prince Consort eight and the Queen
Mother also eight. All the purchasers
we're Dutch. As the membership of the
Pulchri studio consists of recognized
established artists, the Dutch found
the occasion thus offered too good to
let slip.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
PHoToPLAY TOMORROW
1.-THE Vampire or IA Fool There
WasD

Adapted from Rudyard Kipling's
famous poem, "The Vampire, and
converted into six reels of sensational
motion pictures, "a Fool There Was -
has become the best-known production
in photoplays. Theda Bara portrays
with intense dramatic realism the char
acter of "Vampire," most fascinat
ing though revolving female character.
1.-The Fool who forsakes his family
and friends for a soulless sensual crea-
ture in the guise of a beautiful woman,
is wonderfully portrayed by Edward
Jose.
" A fool there was and he made his
prayer (even as you and y
To a rag and a bone and a hank of
hair 1--WE called her the woman who
did not care)
But the fool, he called her his lady
fair -
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
Credit withdrawn From Museums

To make matters worse, the Dutch
government has withdrawn its annual
fixed credit at the disposition of the
State museums for the purchase of
works of art. The poor artists, there
fore, have not even the recourse to
State aid in their need, which would
be open in ordinary times. DR.. Hofstede
do Groot, late director of the print
room of the Royal Museum at Amster-
dam, and an art expert we'll known in
the United States, regrets this step
taken by the Netherlands government.
''Never in my memory he told
an Associated Press representative,
"has there been such extraordinary
opportunities to secure valuable paint
ings at low prices as now. individuals
cannot afford to do so, perhaps, but the
government can. An art book or a
painting worth purchasing for one of
the royal museums will probably be
bought sooner or later, anyhow. The
thing is that most of them can be
bought for less money now than later. -
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
Every Man Read
This

This treatment is said to have
acquired a wonderful reputation
throughout the East, owing to it's
peculiar propensity to fortify the
nerve force and generate health
and consequent personal mag
netism. 80 essential to the happi-
ness of every normal human be-
ing. |; is claimed to be a bless
ing TO those who are physically
impaired. gloomy respondent,
nervous and who have trembling
of the limbs. dizziness, heart pail
pitation, cold hands and feet, in
somnia, fear without cause, TIM
iditv In vcnturing and general in
ability to act nationally as others
do. Also of vast benefit to writ
ers, professional men, Office work.
ers and the victims of society's
late hours and over-indulgence in
wines, liquors, etc.
By obtaining the treatment at
some well stocked pharmacy. no
one need know of another's trou-
BILE, while the treatment has been
widely prescribed and dispensed
heretofore by physicians and
pharmacists. the grain tablets are
SO prepared with full directions
for self administration that Ii is
wholly unnecessary to pay a ply
sician for prescribing them. Just
ask for three grain Cadomene
tablets, begin their use and soon
all the joy of healthy body,
sound nerves and strength will
be felt,
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
WHEN THE SKY WAS OVERCAST

Jmson-"Oh, yes; knew old Simson He was good
sort He did very kind action for me when the
clouds dark and threatening the world looking so
black"
Pimson-"What did he dol'
Jmson-"He lent me an umbrella. Boston Globe
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
JUST THE THING

"Waal, Hiram began the old inhabitant, "do you sup
pose you cud grocery toher side the
street|'
"Waal Dunno, answered the village jack all trades
cts powerful big store calculate what you need is
of them shoplifters they have in the cityGinger
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
High Wind Saves Michigan

Detroit, May 27.-Frost was report
cd in various places throughout the
State early to-day. A high wind,
which prevailed during the night, how,
ever, is believed to have prevented scri-
Gus damage to growing crops.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27

Whether Whitman is efficient Governor Of New York
whether he is just the opposite depends altogether
whether YOU read the "Sun" or the "World"
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
BETTER TITLE

Guess I'll head this column What's Going On in So.
ciety' Hows that7'
"Um. 1t seems to be mainly devoted to society women
and their clothes l think I'd head it, What's Coming
OFF Louisville Courier Journal.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27

1t will soon be that there interest in the
safe arrival of transatlantic steamship than in the an
nOuncement being blown up at sea-
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
WEATHER FORECASTS

Harrisburg and vicinity: Fair. con
tinued cool tonight with frost in low
places Friday fair, slightly warmer.
Eastern Pennsylvania: Fair tonight
with frost in north portion and in low
places in south portion. Friday fair.
slightly warmer. Moderate north and
northeast winds.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
Using Up the Relief Funds

The artists associations are employ
ing also their available relief funds to
purchase the pictures of artists hard
pressed to dispose of their work. These
will be held by the societies and sold
at auction after the war when it is
hoped that times will be better. Amy
thing received over the price paid by
the society is to go to the artist, when
the final sale is made. The fund en-
ployed for these purchases is constant
ly being increased by the sale of paint
ings by artists of means, who can af-
ford to and do present their works to
the societies to be sold, the proceeds
going to the relief fund. Certain of the
societies also hold lotteries with pie
lures for prizes, 10 per cent. of the
proceeds going to the artist, 10 per
cent to the relief of workers in the
industrial arts, and the remainder TO
the Royal National Relief Fund for the
assistance of war sufferers.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
A SUMMER PRESCRIPTION

How does Fatboy stand the heat?"
He sits under and reads French mystery stories
till his blood runs cold. Boston Globe
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27

We never fortunate enough to be around when
was raining dollars but we hear lot these days about
hailing iitnevs.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
MEASURE OF MIND

Many big man has just small thoughts has the
elephant whose mind is eentered peanut-New York
Times
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
TOLD IN LIGHTER VEIN
1T HAS HAPPENED

1t would just be mems luck, after they had
up for rainy day, to lose their raincheck-,Judge.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
Tongue-End Topics
Dutch Art Works Going Cheap

The war has hit the artists and art
dealers of Holland so severely that
fine paintings are selling as low as $50.
In these days of enforced retrenchment
there is little spare money for the pur-
chase of pictures and the usual inflow
of tourists from the United States,
England and Germany, whose arrival
every spring was the signal for the
Dutch art dealers to put up their prices
has been checked by war. Several deal
crs in The Hague and Amsterdam have
been forced to seek livelihood in
other lines. One of the leading dealers
of The Hague has closed his shop, while
another has gone into the publication
of illustrated books, largely on subjects
germane to the war, for which there is
still market.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27

Many an amateur who devoted yesterday to doctorne
roads is devoting to-day to doctorng sore limbs.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27

cake, and, alleging that it was not law
fally made, contiscated it. A fine was
later imposed.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27

YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURE IN HARRISBURG
Hinhest 60: InMest. 81: S a NJ. FL; p m. aS.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-27
Art Dealers Are Suffering

While the artists are thus united to
care for their brother-craftsmen, the
dealers in pictures are without relief.
One Hague dealer specializing in en-
cravings and etchings, said that he had
not sold an etching for eight months.
Prices are cut in half, but to no avail.
There is less sympathy for dealers,
however, as it is felt that theirs is
purely commercial risk which they
must stand, together with the many
other businesses injured by the war.
-
Confiscated Wedding Cake
The regulations in Berlin concerning
the mixing of rye with potato -four
and of wheat with rye -four apply as
well to housewives as to bakers. Dis
regard of these regulations led to
disagreeable surprise for christening
party in Berlin. The mother had
baked an elaborate cake to celebrate
the occasion. Just as the guests were
sitting down to the table, police Of
fetal appeared, demanded slice of the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
FAIR BOARD OFFICERS HE'S VERY MUCH ALIVE
W. L. SoEHREN ELECTED PRESI-
DENT FOR ENSUING YEAR.
Mrs. Winnie Braden Succeeds Herself
as Secretary-Those Composing
the Directory.

The first meeting of the new county
fair board was held at the CONNER.
cial club Office on Saturday, and W
L. Soehren was elected president. 9th.
er officers are c. C. Gardner, vice
president; Mrs. Winnie Braden, see
retary, Eugene Hayter, treasurer. The
remaining members of the board, and
those who act as directors of the or
ganization s activities during the year
are P. o. Powell of Monmouth, Ralph
Savery of Salt Greek, John Simpkins
of Spring Valley, L. L. Patterson of
Eola, A. B. Muir of Dallas and ]. G.
Mcintosh of Independence. The only
business Of moment transacted by the
board in addition TO the election of
officers was the formal acknowledge
ment of the Commercial clubs re-
quest for the use of the clock that
was one of the trophies awarded to
Polk county at the state fair this
year. The clock was the gift of the
Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railroad
company and will hereafter be an or
nament in the club office. Another
meeting Of the board will be called
by President Soehren in the near fu-
ture TO hear reports Of outstanding
committees.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
AMITY RANCHER, SUPPOSED SU.
ICIDE, SHOWS UP.
Friends Seeking Flowers for Funeral
Are Requested by Deceased
TO Make It Cigars

Identified as a suicide by friends
relatives and employer and arrange
ments made for his burial, L. W.
Chick suddenly appeared on the scene
at the morgue in Portland and issued
a strong reprimand to those who so
carelessly caused trouble and worry
to his mother and his sweetheart.
Chick owns a ranch near Amity,
and is known to many persons
in Dallas and Polk county. While
visiting there last week a young
man hung himself from a rafter in a
comfort station in one of the Portland
parks. Immediately a crowd of
Chicks acquaintance appeared and
readily identified the dead man as l..
w. Chick. The authorities wired for
his mother in California and for his
Miss Florence Alexander.
in Spokane. 1t was not until the lat
ter arrived at Portland that there was
any doubt as to the identity Of the
dead man. 81 just can't believe it is
he" said Mis- Alexander, and with
in a very short time thereafter Chick
walked in and demanded an explana-
tiOn. The live dead man saw an ,ae-
count Of his death in a Portland paper
as he sat at the dinner table at his
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
RIDDELL PRAISES GOATS.
Prominent Rancher Has Very Good
Luck With Grazers.

William Riddell and sons of Mon
mouth have had excellent results in
Angora goat raising on their large
ranches. According to Mr.. Riddell
the goats will require hay and grain
throughout this winter as result Of
the prolonged dry weather through
the summer, but, all this considered,
the goats are profitable as land clear
ers and as money earners. Most OF
the bucks raised on the Riddell hold
ings were shipped to Texas this year,
where there is continued demand
for good stock. The kids are an ex-
ceptionally healthy lot and Mr.. Rid
dell expects a fine herd next spring.
People will begin to realize general
ly the need of goats on the ranch, ("
he says, "as one can hardly realize
how the brush gains headway without
them. To get the best results in clear
ing brush off land they should be pas
tured with some other stock, such as
sheep or cattle"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
REPORT BIRTHS AND DEATHS
DR.. Roberg Appoints Registrars Of
Vital Statistics.

Registrars of vital statistics ap-
pointed in Polk county last week by
State Health Officer DR.. David N.
Roberg, are E. Ennes, Perrydale, Nc
Coy, Salt Creek, Salt Lake and Jack
son; R. Osburn, Buell. and Douglas
DR.. B. H. McCallon, Dallas precincts
l to 9, inclusive, West Salem, Brush
College, Eola, Spring Valley and
Rickreall; DR.. F. M. Hellwarth, Falls
City, Bridgeport and Black Rock; c..
V. johnson, Airlie, Suver, Luckiamute
and Pedee; DR.. o. D. Butler, Indepen-
dence, Monmouth and Buena Vista
All births and deaths must be report
ed to district registrar by some mem
ber of the family affected, say in
structions sent out by DR.. Roberg.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
Reception to Teacher.

The parents of the children in thu
Mistletoe school gave recepil m II
the teacher, Miss Mary Padden, last
Friday evening and later organized g
Parent-Teacher association. Inc fol
lowing officers were elected: Mrs. I
L. Bursell, chairman; Mrs. Cephas
Nelson, vice-chairman and Mrs. F. K
Hull, secretary-treasurer. II. II. Par.
son, county school supervisor, and
Mrs. Parsons, were present. Mr.. Par
sons gave an outline of the work be-
ing done in other schools by Parent
Teacher associations. The Mistletoe
school won first prize in its class at
the county fair, as well as two of the
seven blue ribbons awarded the coun-
ty at the state fair.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-10-26
.MUTES LOSE TO DALLAS
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM SCORES 1910
AGAINST VISITORS.
Game Shows Many Weak Places That
Will Be Built Up For Meeting
With McMinnville.

In slow and uneventful game the
Dallas high school football team or
Saturday hung up another victory to
its credit when it defeated the heav-
ier team of the state mute school by
score of 10 to 0. The teams were
hampered by the soggy condition of
the field which made speed impossible,
but the Dallas boys had a good chance
to display their superiority. Balder-
ee was the particular star of the day,
all three touchdowns being scored to
his credit, in addition to the goal that
was kicked. The crowd was only fair,
due probably to the heavy rain show
ers that preceded the game, and f.
nancially the game came out just
about even. 1t is the common opinion
that the local boys should have made
a greater score, but they did not ex-
tend themselves too much. The offic-
ials incurred the criticism of the
crowd and many of the players when
they gave the mutes the short end of
several decisions. The first half was
all in favor of the Dallas players, but
the visitors made good progress in the
second session and held the home tai
ent without score. The field being
so wet several plays mapped out by
Coach Rudder could not be effectively
executed and the slipperiness of the
ball made fumbling a feature of the
game. The boys are not taking their
victory very seriously, although they
a heavier team and had to
extend themselves more than once to
make yardage, in fact losing yard af-
ter yard repeatedly, and expect to put
in many strenuous hours this week in
for the game with Me-
high school team next Sat-
urday on the college field. The Me-
Minnville team is fast, according
to reports, and have had a good early
season record. At Corvallis last Sat
lrday they held the speedy team of
that high school to a small score, and
all this has been carefully observed
by the local players, who will prob
ably put up their best brand of grid
ron battle for the meeting Saturday. |