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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-23
Thanksgiving Day
a Festival for All

adopted, and before the act setting
aside this day of thanksgiving had
been finally passed there had been not
little discussion in congress about
the propriety of the presidents ask
ing people to give thanks for con-
stitution for which some of them were
not thankful.
1t was later that the last Thursday
in November came to be the day chos-
en-, when no marked event indicated
another day, and the thanks of the ma
ton, united under the constitution,
were expressed on November %, 1889.
Since that day the custom has never
been omitted entirely, although until
the civil war is was only occasionally
observed except in New England.
1t was our civil war which brought
the people to new sense of national
oneness, and since 1868 the president
of the United States has annually is
sued a proclamation of thanksgiving.
But what president or prophet or
sage in 1861 could have dreamed that
half century later the lines Of such
proclamation would go out into all
the world?
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-23
GUARDIANS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been duly appointed
Guardian of the estate of Henry NJ
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 s. EAKIN,
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-23
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON.

While the American people regret
the demise of Booker T. Washington
recognized as the foremost teacher
and leader of the negro race, the full
extent Of his appreciation cannot be
apparent to those of the northern
states as to one who reside in the very
midst of his great work, as did the
editor of this publication for num-
| Der of years. For more than a third
| of a century Booker I. Washington
devoted his energies and efforts to the
upbuilding and regeneration of Amer
lean colored people, and through his
personal efforts most gratifying pro-
gress was accomplished. 1t may safe
ly be asserted that he did more than
any other one man to solve the So
called race problem in the south, and
untold thousands of successful and
economically independent colored peo-
pile will unhesitatingly accord to
Washington full credit for whatever
progress they have attained along
these lines. The founding Of Tuske-
gee institute for colored people was
one of the most notable accomplish
ments of Washington efforts, and it
was through the work of this institu-
ton, under his own direction, that he
found opportunity to apply his favor
ite theory of educating the negroes in
the practical and industrial pursuits
of life. Possessing rare executive and
constructive ability he perfected this
organization on a substantial and per-
manent foundation, and thereby built
lasting monument to his own self
sacrificing devotion to a worthy prin
ciple. He also gained and held the
confidence and sympathies of the en-
tire American people, while the mem
bers of his own race regarded him
with high degree of love and admir-
alton. To them especially his loss
will be a severe blow, although doubt
less some other will be Found to take
up and carry on the work which he
so successfully started and followed
through long years of arduous and
uuselfish service.
For a man who was born a slave
and was handicapped by all the limi-
tations and drawbacks connected with
start in life so inauspicious, the
success and honors won by Booker 7.
Washington are little less than Won
deIfuL To members of the negro race
the life of this man has been a bea-
con light, a conspicuous example of
his own teachings that success and
come only through hon
est industry and persistent striving
along right lines. Nor should this ex-
ample be lost on the members of any
race. For if this former slave could
accomplish so much in the face of ad-
versity and unusual handicaps, how
much greater are the opportunities of
individuals favored from the start
with liberty and enjoying all the 9th
er blessings aud advantages that are
eommon under this government OF
freedom and equaiityf Hffii'iii'f
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-23

1t seems to be a virtual impossible
ity to draw a Thanksgiving procla-
nation which does not bear a strong
resemblance to the prayer of the
Pharisee. This country is asked tC
thank God that it is not like other
countries. Is that the right spirit
And if it is the right spirit with us
as a country, why was it not also the
right one with the unfortunate fellow
who accompanied the publican" and
example9 There might be materai
for a good sermon in this.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-23
COUNTING THE COST.

Discussion of the difficulties tina
Japan would face, should she undet
take to send Japanese army to &C
operate with the allies in the Euro
pean war zone, contains considerabl
that is of interest to the people o
this country. There has been som
talk that Japan might decide to tax
such step, but nothing has yet com
of it and for very good reason. Thi
reason is the acknowledged fact tina
it would be no easy task for Japan II
arrange the transportation of a con
siderable force from the mikado I
empire to the fronts where the Euro
pean nations are at grips with eacf
other. In fact, one little realizes what
a vast undertaking this would be un-
til he reads what the experts have
to say on the subject.
1t has been suggested by one writ
er, for instance, that Japan could
make use Of the Pacific-C Canadian
routs, but to carry 100000 soldiers
and their accoutrements across the
Pacific would require several hundred
transports and Japan, this correspon-
dent declares, has ocean transporta-
tion for not to exceed 10000, or pos.
sibly $4,000 men at one time. Their
food and arms and supplies of every
kind would have to go with them and
the estimate of the correspondent is
that it would take a year at least to
land 250,000 men in France ready for
action. To be highly effective in this
war of the millions they should all be
there at once. The Japanese general
staff hold, too, that another 100000
men should be in readiness and on
hand to supply the losses at the front
and keep the army up to the original
number.
There is also the Siberian route,
but the railroad is so poorly equipped
that it is not capable of furnishing
quick transportation for a large ar
my The employment of Japanese
troops in Europe is, therefore, not re-
garded as likely to be undertaken on
large scale. If they play a further
part in the war it is more probable
that it will be in behalf of Japap's s
ally, England, in India, where serious
trouble is said to threaten British rule.
The suggestion of particular inter-
est in this explanation of the Difficult
ties in the way of aid for the allies in
Europe from Japan is its incidental
illustration of the formidable OBJ
stacles in the way of anything like a
sudden descent upon our own shores
by japanese army. 1t should afford
some comfort to those timid souls
whom the alarmists have frightened in
dread of "yellow peril. 1t does
not, however, afford full assurance of
the safety of our coasts against great
naval powers, but leaves unchallenged
the contention that greater naval
strength is The part of prudence.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-23
TREASURER'S NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that all Road
District Warrants of Polk County,
Oregon, endorsed "Not paid for the
want of funds are due and payable
on presentation at the Office Of the
Treasurer Of said County.
Interest ceasing on the above men,
toned warrants from the date of this
notice.
Dated Dallas, Oregon, November
II, 1915. F. j. HOLMAN, =
73-2t. County Treasurer.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-23
FARM WASTE.

= The question of how best to reduce
farm waste will be one of the prln-
cipal topics to be discussed at :he no
tional conference, on marketing and
farm credits, to be held at Chicago the
last two days of the present month
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-23

The total wheat yield of the world
for the present year was more than
half a billion bushels in excess of the
yield last year. But if they keep on
fighting in Europe they will need ev-
cry bit of il.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-23

There is something suspicious in
the reiteration from democratic SQUIRE
es that Roosevelt is likely to be the
next republican nominee.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-23

No other nation has greater cause
for giving thanks this year than the
good old United States.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-23

Peace tolk is becoming more plenti-
full. even If the other signs of peace
are lacking.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-11-23

And then it rainsdl i'lsii.,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-12-10
BALE Y
Cash Market
208 WEST MAIN STREET
Union Phone 48
A Few of our Specials
for Saturday, Dec. II

10 lbs. Pail Pure Lard
gross weight. .........$1.1O
10 lbs. Pail Compound gross
weight. .............. .S1.O5
10 lbs. Salt Pork :. .05c
Sugar Cured Smoked Hams
per 10 ......... ........ 16c
Picnic Hams, per ID ...... 13c
Bacon by the strip, per Id. 1sc
Chunk Bacon, per Id 12tc
Round Steak, ID. ...........15.
Sirloin Steak, 10. ..15c
Pot Roasts, per ID ....1Oc. 12c
Bazley's Tip Top Oleo 2 lbs 3sc
Monkeys Dixie Oleo, 2 lbs. 3Sc
Bazley's Tip Top Coffee, Id Csc
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-12-10

L. l.. Conn was in Alma, Thursday.
on business.
}. 81. Laverock spent Tuesday in
Ionia on business.
Born, Tuesday, to Mr.. and Mrs. Karl
Welte. Adams street, daughter.
DIR. Erwin Eveleth, son of Erwin
Eveleth OF Corunna, has opened an
Office in Highland Park.
J. M. Terbush, Ben Converse, Mrs.
Harry Dudley, Mrs. Eudora Bryson and
daughter were Detroit visitors this
week.
Rev. Thomas fowler was in Ypsi-
lanti, Tuesday, to attend the funeral of
his brother.in law, Charles w. Mans
field.
Mr.. and Mrs L. E. Williams and son
of Tacoma, Wash, are guests of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Goodknecht, Donald
street.
The Independent Stove Company in
door base ball team defeated the Rob-
bins Table Co. team Tuesday evening
10 to 16.
Mrs. E. Miller returned to Detroit
Sunday, after a visit with her sisters,
Mrs. F. w. Raven and Mrs. Eugene
Brewer.
The divorce case of Myrella against
Eugene o Perry of Perry, was heard
Wednesday by Judge Miner. Mr.. Perry
contested the case.
Mrs. F. H. Gould went to Detroit,
Tuesday, with her cousin Miss Helena
Holmes of Nova Scotia, who had been
guest here for some time.
Gasoline is increasing steadily in
price and it is predicted 30 cents will be
reached before spring, or double the
price paid early in the fall.
Edward Alton received a painful in.
jury to his hand Tuesday, at the Wood
ard furniture factory, piece of board
flying back from a machine and strik-
ing him. x
The will of the late John Hanifan of
Caledonia township, has been fled dis
posing of an estate of $4,000. There
sgs eight heirs, children s ard grand aIe
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-12-10

The Democratic national committee
selected st. Louis, Mo-, for the national
convention and named June IA as the
date. President Wilson was endorsed
for re nomination.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Fl. Copss re.
turned Saturday evening from sev.
eral weeks stay in Indiana. Mr.. Copas
has been unwell for several months and
Is now seriously i'll at his home on King
street.
Judge Bush in the probate court,
Friday, made an order committing
Jessie M. Brown of Owosso, to the
Pontiac State hospital for treatment.
The application was made by her
daughter, Matte Brown.
The annual bazaar and snppers of the
Social Union of the Congregational
church drew large crowds both Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings. The pro.
ceeds will reach close to $500 and the
ladies will net very snug sum.
Mrs. Edith Bumps, formerly Miss
Edith Knapp of this city, was held up
and beaten by purse snatcher near
her home in Detroit. Sunday. Her in
juries were not serious. Her purse
which she tried to retain contained $40.
W. j. Melchers attended meeting
of the Independent telephone associa-
tions of the country in Chicago this
week, when two national organizations
were combioed in one. The combined
companies control four million tele-
phones in the country.
Loren Williams of this city won the
speaking contest at the annual meeting
of the State Horticultural society in
Grand Rapids this week. Twelve stud
ents of the M. A. Q. took part, Mr..
Williams winning upon the topic, 'The
value of our Michigan fruit laws"
A judgment of 1871 70 was given the
A. Harvey q Sons Mfg. Co. against
Hiram Lamphere of Owosso. An ex.
ecution was granted the same company
to collect $l7S SO due it from Lamont q
Doody. As garnishee defendant Mary
and Clark Swayze are included in the
last case.
1t Is probable the case of Sturtevant
g. Blood and L. j. Kline against the
city of Owosso in regard to ownership
of streets which was decided by Judge
Dodds in favor of the city, will be sp.
pealed to the supreme court for de-
cision. George E. Psrdee and A. E.
Richards represent the plaintiffs.
The city has made contract with
John Frischke for the use of land on
North Shiswsssee street, formerly a
gravel pit, for dumping ground. The
city will pay 500. The land is back on
the river bank, and from one to two
miles from greater portion of the
city. The commission will probably
adopt An ordinance prohibiting the
dumping of rubbish anywhere except
At the bit. - s 20 '''.'' '' ''' ''-'''s
The weekly Iberian., 1915-11-27
ERA CLUB CAP
TURES PRIZE.

The Orange Day parade in New
Orleans vas a brilliant one and
among the beautiful floats in the
procession was that OF the Era
Club, which was awarded second
prize. Towering high in the air
was the demand "VOtes for
Women" on golden back.
ground, while the American flag
lent Significance. Standing ep
q dats embowered in foliage, the
goddess of Liberty was a strik-
ing paradox Of freedom personi.
fed by woman, and In practice
denied the liberty she portrayed.
Twelve young girls represented
states which have extended the
vote to women, and are true re-
publics. Each girl carried a vic.
tory palm. Louisiana clad in
black and with chained hands
implofed for enfraDchised won.
aDhosd. Joan Of Arc preceded
the float, as a fitting reminder of
what woman can accomplish Id
the crisis Of nation as we'll as
in guarding the home flock in the
time Of peace.
The weekly Iberian., 1915-11-27
FOR ASSESSOR. A

To the Voters of the Parish of Ibe-
rial wish to announce that I am a
candidate for the Democratic nomina-
tion for the Office Of Assessor for the
parish Of Iberia, to succeed myself.
promise to abide by the rules of the
party and to submit to the results Of the
coming ngDemocraticP Primary Election.
further promise the voters1n the event
that am reelected to the Office, to
handle all assessments as have done in
the past--ever mindful of fuctuating
values in such times as these. Your as.
sessments shall not be arbitrarily
raised by me. but on the contrary.
there shall ever be an honest end d6avor
to equitably equalize individual as
sessments more with a view down
ward till such time as the resumption
of business will warrant Soliciting
your support and votes, ! shall ever
be yours faithfully.
T. A. DEROUEN.
The weekly Iberian., 1915-11-27
THE INDIAN CAMP.

The Degree If PocahoDtas. OF
the Improved order Of Red Men
certainly calculated the Li0erty
Bell day.
While not able TO attend the
arrival ef the Pell as intended,
owing to the lateness OF the train,
the program al night was carried
out TO the satisfaction of all.
The Orchestra which was ex'
pected TO play was unfortunately
prevented but their place was
ably Fl led by Miss Renoudet.
The first number was q regular
Indian Damp, with the camp fire,
tb 9 teepees and all the parapher-
nalia, including the braves aud
sauaws their full war paint
During this part Of the enter
tainment, real 'indianesque' solos
were Rendered by Mr.. Geo. Ren
oudet, Mrs. Blanche Ly ie, Mr.
Herman HauseI and Mr.. Claude
Berard. The whole effect was
beautiful.
This part of the entertainment
was followed hy vaudeville, in
VIII ch Mrs Winnie Phillips Love,
Mr.. Edward la Sale, Miss John
son, Miss Wobjn aud Mr.. Renou
det rendered select stLf, and
Mrs Morris gave a recitation
This part of the program being
followed by a playlet especially
written for thit OCCASION bJ Mrs
Hull, entitled Memories. The
ia, te In this beng taken by Mr..
la Sale, Mr.. Rtnoudet, Mr..
Fl 4er. Mr.. D1lahoussaye and
Mrs Hull In this play'et, solos
were rendered by Mr.. Kenondet,
M Hauser, Miss CeciIe Brigan l
and Miss Pearl Taul All the
solos we're acccmpanitd hy II
chorus whose Dames We cannot
give in full, but we can truthful.
ly say that very few professional
companies coming here can fur
nish better cbOIps ilan our
own amateurs, aud all the solo.
is n acquitted themselves admira
bly,. Asa whole the entertain
ment was mnch better than the |
average show which comes to
New iberia.
The whole affair was under The
Oh argp of Mrs j. B. Hull, (Jer-
ME Holman), and this alone IN.
sured Il great treat. We under
stand nice sun was realized for |
the Pocahontas, and We predict |
thar a packed house viii! greet
any fu ure performance.
The weekly Iberian., 1915-11-27
SENATOR BROUS-
SARO AT SEA,

On last Monday morning, be-.
fore daylight. Senator r f..
BronssaId. accompanied by
Messrs. Silvio Broussard, post
master at New Iberia, and L J.
Murphy Of the Oommerc Court,
left here 10 tie Senator's auto
mobile, beaded down the Teche
valley. That afternoon, after
enjoy ing the hospitalities of the
Morgan Oity's postmaster, they
pushed on to Thibodeaux, where
they became the guests OF Sher iff
Jim Besry and other LafOurche
friends.
The next day the Auto was dt
rected to Convent, crossing the
NJ is sissippi river, and after see.
ing many friends and shaking
hands with them, the party
reached New Orleans on Wednes
day in time to board the Steam.
ship Proteus for New York.
Mrs r E Broussard, Accompa.
MED by her mother. Mrs. Apple
gate, left Now Iberia by rail in
time to jJin the automobile party
aboard ship. Tue ship Pf0teus
left New Orleans on Wednesday
sfterDo on for New York city.
The party will arrive at New
York tomorrow. Then, after
unloading their auto. they will
make the trip to Philadelphia,
Baltimore, and other places of
interest as may be suggested by
the pleasure or comfort of the
ladies, over the conntry roads Of
the states they must necessarily
traverse on their way to Wash
ingtoD, d. @.
After attending the ope ming OF
Congress, Mr.. Silvi0 Bronssard
will turn his face southwark and
homeward He was i'll q short
while before he left for this trip,
which he was desire0us Of making
bv sea. in hopes OF its proving
beneficial to his general health.
The weekly Iberian., 1915-11-27

~ Building Materials-
1T0slate Roofing a speciality.
BERTRAND LUMRRR 90
The weekly Iberian., 1915-11-27
CAThOl,:, COL
sEGE LEAGUE.

The Organization formerly
known as the BUSY Hundred &
@. has changed its name 70 ths
"CaIboiic College League " The
idea was originally 70 organize
100 earnest workers IN the move
ment Of I'm proving the spleI did
property secured for The pur
pose of establishing Catholic
college here. In very short
while the name had 70 he chang
ed, because Of the growing mum
Der Of members. 1t was then
suggested the name be changed
to BUSY Hundreds Il c ;" but
the ma sjority favored the idea Of
making the anne short ard CON
prehensive. Thus, The new
name, .Catholic College League,
was decided upon.
The organization, now under
it's new name, has an active and
enthusiasticm membership of one
hund red aud eighty odd.
VIII q the organization vas
q 1t launched the idea ODt aimed
hat each Of he members should
undertake 10 raise the sum OF
50 90. A great many OF those
" no started ut the first 10 this
endeavor have accom- plishtd
their aim and are now able to
rest upon their oars. Some of
the newer III tmbers have done
exceptionally we'll One Of this
class conceived the idea that an
Ol ster gumho on a cold night
" uld be attractive and a meat 8
Of eacbiDg the goal. The result
was that this years $5 90 du. g
werep paid, also next years, and
about half Of the next Who
will beat i'll
The weekly Iberian., 1915-11-27

FoS fifty years The Times
Democrat--the Eouth's great
esq newspaper-has successfui-
y maintained q subscription
price Of 1920 per year because
OF It's great superiority otsr aIl
The weekly Iberian., 1915-11-27

At the recent Methodist Con
ference which convened at Mans
field, La Rev. A. s Lutz was
appointed presiding elder Of the
Monroe District. Mr.. Lutz il
deservedly popular with the
members Of his church and he
aud his charming wife have made
many personal friends without,
as we'll IS within, the Methodist
congregation who learn Of their
change Of residence with sincere
regret, and wish for them in
their new home, continued pros.
perity.
The weekly Iberian., 1915-11-27
FOR CITY JUDGE.

l hereby announce to the voters
of New Iberia and of the 9th Ward
of Iberia Parish, my candidacy for
the nomination to the office of
Judge of the City Court, subject to
the Democratic primaries to be hell
January 25th, 1916. The manner in
which the affairs of this office
have been conducted during my
tenure, is submitted as criter-
ion of the service to be expected
at my hands il reelected to this
responsible position. My record in
the enforcement of the laws is the
basis upon which my candidacy is
offered, and if again honored with
the votes and support OF the cleo
torate | will pursue the same Off
cial course in the future as in the
past.
Respectfully,
s. o. NUCKOLLS.
The weekly Iberian., 1915-11-27

The chill microbe meets its fate
in HERBINE. There are thousands
of these germs in the air you
breathe and any arrangement OF
the liver, stomach or bowels gives
them the opportunity they seek
A dose of HERBlNE destroys them
clears them out completely and
promotes q fine feeling of strength
and bu0yancy. Price soc.
Sold BY ESTORGE DRUG co.
The weekly Iberian., 1915-11-27
FOR ASSESSOR.

To the Voters Of Iberia Parish:-
The undersigned takes this means
OF announcing his candidacy, before
the Democratic Primary, for the Of
nee OF Assessor of Iberia Parish, prom
ising II elected to fulfill the duties IN
cumbent upon him to the best Of his
ability. He submits his name and
solicits your vote without making any
promises, other than faithful COM
pliance with the law.
Respectfully.
LOUIS B. DELAHOUSSAYE.
The weekly Iberian., 1915-11-27
ANNOUNCEME ENT.
Special Services.
Presby terian Church.

Reverend G. ON. Martinda,e
will hold services for several
days commencing with Friday
December 3rd, at 1880 p M.
Rev MsrtIndale Is an eloquent
speaker and cordial invitation
ia xtended to every one to at
tend these services. Rev. Mar
tindale will preach at both morn
ing and evening ser vices Sunday
Dec. 9Th.
The weekly Iberian., 1915-11-27

The Cumberland Telephone &
Telegraph Go is stringiDg a new
lead armOr aerial cable on lower
Main street. his will allow a
great reduction In the number of
open and exposed lines, and will
tend to . better and more relia.
ble service.
The weekly Iberian., 1915-11-27

Regular service will be held al
the Presbyterian Church Sun
day Morning at 11:O0 A. N
Rev NJ r. Paradis will preach.
An -as0est Invitation is extend
ed to all to be present.
The weekly Iberian., 1915-11-27

An interesting game Of foot
ball was played between the
team Of this city and the Able
vile team, resulting in score Of
b2 tor N. |. n. s. against 2 for
the Abbeville team.