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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05
REPEAL THE ORDINANCE.

In view of obtaining conditions re-
lative to the proposed purchase of the
water system, the council would be
subscribing the best interests of the
city by repeating the ordinance pro-
viding for the submission of the queS-
tion to the voters for their approval
or rejection. Public sentiment is
overwhelmingly against the measure,
and it would appear to be nothing
short of extravaganza to burden the
taxpayers with the expense of spec
ial election which, under the circum-
stances, must result negatively if
present indications count for any
thing. The Commercial club has gone
on record as being opposed to con-
summating the deal with Mr.. Gates,
while the business interests of the
city aside from this organization
have declared against it, as have also
number of prominent taxpaying
citizens who are not closely identified
with the general activities of the CON-
munity. 1t would, therefore, seem
useless to prosecute the matter furth-
er. The aldermanie body was desir-
Gus of getting public opinion on the
matter that it might act according to
the wishes of the people. That SEN
timent has now been expressed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05
DRAIN ON THE NORTHWEST.

The Pacific northwest spends annu-
ally several million dollars for can
ned goods and dried fruits that are
the pack of distant states. From Cal
ifornia, from Maine, from New York,
from Iowa and many other far away
communities these goods are brought
by train and steamship. and payment
for them imposes a perpetual drain
on every community in the four
northwestern states.
The shelves of every grocery store
are piled high with them. Back yards
and town and city dumping grounds
are strewn with emptied can remind
crs of our wastefulness-for it is
nothing else than waste when a rich
md productive region, fruitful in
high degree and smothering in a
growing surplus of raw materials.
permits enormous quantities of or
chard and garden produce to decay
for lack of market, while it continues
year after year to drain off its money
in the purchase of byproducts that
should be packed at home.
Astonishing has been the growth in
recent years of the canning industry
of the United States. According to
official reports of the National Can
ners' association the tomato pack
alone in 1914 is placed at 15,22200Oi
eases, a record production. The can
ned corn output for the year was o.
10000 cases. The pack of canned
peas s,S47,00O eases. ..........
S. L. Jacobs. one of the largest |
packers of tomatoes and peas. says
the outlook is that 1915 will be the
largest in the history of the canned
business. "although there has been
steady improvement each year in the
past" The war has helped exports |
of canned goods, taking the greater
part of the surplus stock besides a
large part of current production. The
domestic demand continues to i'm
prove.
The National Gamers association
held its annual convention at
New York, and was addressed by Ed
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05
ANOTHER MILE STONE.

With the current issue The Observ-
er rounds out its twenty-sixth year,
and, through ancient custom, it de-
wolves upon the writer to have word
with the readers of the newspaper, at
the helm of which journalistic craft
he has been early and late during
the past twelvemonth. Our daily as
sociations with the people Of Dallas
and vicinity have been pleasant and
agreeable. We have labored earnest
ly and conscientiously to make The
Observer an important factor in the
moral, social, intellectual, commercial
and industrial advancement of Dal-
las, faithfully and energetically
striving to fill the requirements de-
manded of a progressive newspaper.
The Observer has stood for all that
is orderly, lawful and decent in So
cial life, and has ever been ready to
contribute wherever possible to the
betterment of the community and the
material interests of its people.
The Observer has been in keen
touch with every species of local ac-
tivity, and has, we believe, been an
impersonal force in promoting the
material welfare of the community.
1t has chronicled in concise and com
prehensive fashion the happenings of
the week within its field distinguish
ing as best it could between legiti-
mate news and senseless gossip. In
brief, it has aimed to completely COW
er the newspaper field. How well it
has succeeded the reader must be the
judge.
In entering upon another twelve
month, we desire to tender our thanks
the eighteen carat variety-to those
who have contributed to the support
of the enterprise, and to assure each
individual that we are not lacking IN
appreciation. This cooperation has
made it possible for Dallas to boast
Of having within its balliwicll one of
the largest and best semi-weellly
newspapers in the state. The Observ-
err has been a booster; it will continue
to boost, and in its untiring efforts
for the advancement and upbuilding
of Dallas and the surrounding terri
tory it solicits the assistance of every
public-spirited member of the commu
nifty. This publication is desirous of
sharing credit with the progressive
element in the upbuilding of this
beautiful city.
Again acknowledging our apprecia
ton of the many favors extended us
by the people of this community, we
make out little obeisance and again
"dig in. - LEW A. Gates
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05

n sSsasss
which to base an opinion. While The
Observer-it needs no saying--is op-
posed to municipal ownership on gen.
eral principles, and this proposed
transaction in particular, it will
treat the matter honestly and fairly
from every angle, but it must "be
shown" wherein it would be advan-
tageous to the city, financially or 9TH
erwise, to own the water system be-
fore it could honestly and conscien-
tiously recommend the purchase. The
Observer has been in close touch with
every movement in connection with the
undertaking, is in possession of the
facts and figures as found by the rail-
road commission, it has had access to
much documentary evidence, and yet
it has failed to arrive at the same
conclusion as the mayor and major
ity of his co-workers.
1t is not our purpose to go further
into this particular phase of the sub
,ject at this time, but we promise to do
so in due course of time. In the
the columns of The OBJ
server are open to all for a free dis
cussion of the proposition, and com
on the question, in which
every taxpayer and every citizen is
are invited.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05
OTHERS OPINIONS.


If every community in the state
would reduce its commercial body in
to a practical business organization
such as is conducted by our success
full merchants, and would give that
organization the financial and moral
support necessary to carry out the
program for the improvement of the
community, this year would prove to
be one of progress and prosperity. 1t
is no small wonder that some of the
smaller towns in the state have not
made the progress they deserve. The
almost invariable trouble has been
erystallization of the individual spirit
rather than the unifcation of the
community spirit via a well-organized
body. In order TO have a
good working organization there is
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05
THE LUMBER INDUSTRY.

The lumber industry is one of the
last to feel the effects of returning
good times, for the reason that the
demand for lumber is largely depen-
dent on contemplated improvement
work and new construction, and such
work is naturally delayed until gen.
eral trade commences to "pick up'
and there is promise of fair skies
ahead for business. The pinch of bus
mess depression has been seriously
felt by the lumber industry, but con-
ditions are commencing to mend. The
approach Of the spring building seas
on is having something to do with
this, and in this connection the indi-
cations are said to be most promising.
1t is predicted that large amount of
new construction and improvement
work is in prospect for the coming
season, and Of course this will mean
lively times and good business for
those engaged in the lumber trade.
1t would appear that the lumber
industry of the Pacific coast states is
also being aided by rather uneXpect
ed factor According to The Seattle
Post Intellingencer. large quantities
of lumber are being taken from that
section for shipment to Europe. The
French government alone is figuring
on shipments of several hundred bill
lions of feet of lumber, which is in
tended for use i'll rebuilding homes
and other buildings in the war stricli-
en- districts of northern France, as
soon as the war is over, or the Ger
man invaders driven back, thus allow
ing the work of reconstruction to be
commenced. Already this has given
great impetus to the lumber indus
try of that section and the Seattle
paper thinks it is but merely a pre-
lude to still better times for the west
ern lumber trade. 1t suggests: "The
rebuilding Of Europe after the war
should keep the mills of the world
busy for many years to come. The
lumber industry of this state has no
doubt passed through the most criti
cal period in its history, but the i'm
mediate future holds nothing but
promise of great prosperity"
Better times for the lumber trade
generally seem to be in store. and in
fact the conditions are ripe for gen
eral and widespread prosperity
throughout this country, and affecting
every line of business and industry.
Those engaged in the lumber trade
have had an exceptionally hard pull,
however, and it will be a gratifying
relief to them when the tide turns in
the other direction. Polk county is
of course interested jim this question.
for it is lumber manufacturing cen
ter of some Importance. Better times
in the lumber trade will mean much
to this county, and it is therefore a
matter of satisfaction to note the in
creasingly rosy prospects which al
ready are commencing to favor the
industry.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05
THE
SMITHSO OMAN
TRUSS
IT STANDS ALONE AS A SCIEN-
TIFIC INSTRUMENT TO RE-
TAIN HERNIA.

The very highest degree of reten-
tive efficiency has been attained with
a spring so small and well shaped
that it does not interfere with any
bodily movement, is no burden to car
ry, is cleanly and sanitary. 1t is made
from solid bronze and will never rust,
and breaking is the more unlikely
with this material than with anything
else known for the purpose.
It is a pleasure to offer to the rup-
tured an instrument of such conscien-
tious worth. Nothing could be better
none else is so good.
1t is a cheap truss, but not cheap
in first cost nor in any manner that
affects its design, material, or work.
manship. 1t is so well and honestly
made and so completely adapts itself
to the work to be done that its pur-
chase means long term of satisfac-
ton to the wearer.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05
PATRIOTISM.

Without comment or caption, one
of The Observers most valued eX-
changes is now running picture of
the American flag at the head of its
editorial columns. Daily this embla-
matte symbol of national unity and
patriotism confronts the readers of
that paper, a silent but forceful re-
minder of their own duty as Ameri-
can citizens. 1t is, in fact, the best
and strongest editorial expression
that could be made in that or any
other paper of this country, teaching
a lesson that worlds of argument
could not amplify or extend. And in
case this nation should approach any
actual crisis. which is a possibility
not to be ignored in these times Of
worldwide trouble. dissensions and
complications, it would be appropri-
ate and desirable for American pa
pers everywhere TO copy the example
thus set. Unity, harmony, co-opera-
ton and confidence, backed by and
based on the purest kind of patriotic
loyalty, need to be widely cultivated
and encouraged by the American peo-
pie today. And nothing will more
promote this program than the free
and constant display of Old Glory,
standing for liberty, justice and
peace-for everything the people Of
this nation cherish and hold dear.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05

1t is much to be hoped this nation
will not be driven by so-called war
scares to fly from one extreme to the
other in the matter Of military pre-
paredness for trouble. Geographical
aloofpess, long standing friendly re-
lations with other powers. and "a
widely prevalent hope that peace eff
forts and the development of civil
zation had brought the world to a
stage where "big" wars were next to
an impossiblity may have produced
a sense Of false security in the past.
But if we have been negligent and
careless in preparation for possible
hostile attack, there is no necessity
or excuse for now allowing a little
scare to drive us into a frenzy Of
preparation. as if the monster war
was already reaching for this nation
and almost had us in its grip.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05

really no necessity for heavy contri-
buttons. Smaller contributions back
ed by unified effort is sure recipe
for communal prosperity.
A little individual effort for the
common good goes a long way. A dis
play of true commercial spirit is
sure to impress the investor, be he
tourist, farmer or manufacturer A
commercial body properly conducted
is civic necessity. 1t is an invest
ment that realizes no end of profit
to every member of a community.
Contributions to commercial bodies
should therefore not be charged to ex-
pense-rather does it belong under
Investments. The Oregon Coun-
try.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05

To the editor of The Observer =
1 see quite few names in last Tues
days Observer against the people
owning their own water system. Now,
in nine or ten years from now, will
not the people be in the same fix or
worse than they are now? Will not
the people if they purchase the water
system now have it partly paid for
by that time without being any the
worse off?
Now who is it that would run the
water system without profit? Would
not the people run their own water
system without profit after they had
it paid for? 1t looks to me like
anyone with half an eye could see
that.
F. NJ. CLODFELTER
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05

The Washington legislature is said
to be costly because it only passed
four laws in a month. On the con-
trary, it is very economical. Such a
record is worthy of the highest com
mendation.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05

The popularity of municipal owner
ship of public utilities long since COM
menced a downward course. but it
may remain to Dallas to drag it back
into favor.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05

The present should witness a good
start in spring building operations,
providing employment for many who
have been idle and also giving a fresh
boost to general trade and business.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05

As sad as it may seem, the politi-
cal ofiicehoders of the West admins
tration are now being lead to the
guillotine by the chief executor, who
will soon be surrounded by his
friends
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05

If bloomers and pantalettes are
coming for women, as the fashions
would indicate, binders for men
should follow.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05

Office: 619 Washington street,
one-half block east of the S. p. depot,
from 8 a. m. to u noon, 2 to 5 p. M,
7 to s p. m. Sunday 10 to l p. m.
Telephone 1903.
Specialties:
Cancers and Tumors.
No knife and loss of blood. No
plasters and pain for hours or days,
Polypus, Goitre, Piles, Fistula, Dis
eases of Women, Skin and Nervous
Diseases, Neuralgia, Neurasthenia,
Gout, Rheumatism, Liver, Stomach,
Kidneys, Bladder Prostate, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Catarrh, Dyspepsia, Con-
stipation.
Patients from out of the city wish
ing to consult him must inform him
before hand by letter or telephone of
the time of arrival of their trains to
make sure that they can be seen the
same day.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05

WITHIN THIRTY DAYS IF
NOT SATISFIED.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05
DALLAS MEAT COMPANY.

Polk County Observer, the biggest
and best semi-weekly paper in the
state, $1.50 per year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-05
DIR. TOEL
ELECTRO-THERAPIST
AND
ELECTRO-SURGEON
DALLAS, ORE.

FOUR YEARS STUDY AT GER
MAN AND SWISS UNIVERSE
TIES AND THE LARGE HOS
PITFALLS OF LONDON, ENGLAND.
OVER THIRTY YEARS EXPER-
IENCE IN HIS SPECIALTIES.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-27
3UIl DING. PERMITS
 ISSUED TO MANY
 STAMFORD FOLKS
Value of Those Granted Since First of December
 is Over $2o,OO.
Special to the F,armer.)

Stratford, Dec 27-Permits for buildings. the aggregate cost of which G $2O,812, have been issued by Build ing Inspector Harry A. Burnes since the first of December. Following are the permits granted:
 A. M. Butcher, King street, frame house. Cost $2,Oo0.
 L. H. Corbit, Sound View avenue, frame house. Cost $2,800.
 L. H. Corbft, Lordship Manor. frame house. Cost, $2soO0.
 Henry Dawson, West Broad street, frame house. Cost $2,0OO.
 Karl Parson, Wake1ee court, frame house. Cost $2,00o.l
 Oscar Ha1lstrona, Park street. frame house. Cost $2,00O. E. P. Bullard, frame garage. Cost $1.oo0.
 Brick Christienson, Hubben place, frame shop. Cost $2.00o.
 George Lunsay, Barnum avenue, store and tenement block. Cost $4,- 900.
 Frank svenniger, Catherine street, frame house. Cost $2,o12.
 For the second time within nine months the roof of the coal shed own ed by Alfred Wakelee. the coal rner- chant on East Broad street, was torn from the rafters during the severe rain and wind and show storm of yes- terday and crashed into the home of William c. Bedel1 nearby, damaging the house to the amount of $100. All the cornice work as we'll as the piazza on the west side of the building were smashed. None of the occupants were injured but all suffered from fright.
 The Stratford High school basket ball team will play the Alumni five of the school this evening at the town hall. The game will commence at 8 o'clock.
 The Taxpayers Improvement club will hold it's annual Christmas tree this evening at the club rooms, Mich ois avenue. All the children will re- ceive gifts from the tree.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-27
Weather Forecast

New Haven, Dec. 27-Fore- cast: Fair and warmer tonight; Tuesday unsettled.
 Connecticut: Partly cloudy to- night and Tuesday, becoming un- settled Tuesday, somewhat warmer tonight. Fresh south west winds.
 The storm which passed over this vicinity yesterday morning is now central over the maritime provinces. It is followed by pleasant weather which. prevails along the Atlantic coast from Florida to Maine. A long trough of low pressure extending from Texas northwest to the lake re- zion is causing unsettled weather, with light snow or rains central and western districts. Tempera- tures are low between the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi valley but are rising slowly from the Mississippi river eastward to the coast. Zero weather was re- ported from North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. Frosts were reported as far south as Florida.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-27
.SALONIKI SAFE TO ALLIES, SAYS
 FRENCH LEADER
General Castelnau Declares Powers Cannot Be Ousted
 By Enemy.

Athens. Dec. 27-FFWith our batter ies of heavy artillery and the men be- hind them, it is impossible to oust the Allied forces from Saloniki." said General Caste1nau, chief of the French general staff, in a statement today to the Associated Press.
 General Castelnau gave tha inter view after being received by King Constantine. The generals statement was submitted to the French minister. Jean Gui1lernin, and approved by hun.
 ''The situation at SaIoTriIzi today is most excellent" the general contin- ued. "I spent several days examining the ground. I must say have reariy seen an enlightenment which lends it. self better to defense. I may say also that the position provides the most fa- vorab1e means for offensive as well as for defensive among the operations.
 Spring will tell" he said. ''It is impossible to discount the exigencies of the military situation so far ahead. i've would be made under peculiarly favorable conditions"
 What impression did you gain from your talk with the Kfng2" the correspondent asked. 1T was deeply touched by the fact that His Majesty, although in poor health, received me. He was most cordial. The Greeks. nave SnOW1 HIS every courtesy.'
 "And in France, General, how soon do you believe the war will be finish ed?"
 That does not matter. The most important thing is that victory is cer- tain, sooner or later. In France every Frenchman and every French woman is ready to go the whole way for. a complete triumph. whether in France oRs Faa1a tf1oS~o will he no weakening: for France is not only determined. France is sure.'
 Large crowds, in which were many Greek soldiers, gathered before the French legation and cheered General Castelnau.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-27
WILL BE DESIGNATED
 COMMISSIONER Slated to Take Police Place To Be Vacated By George
 $. Hill. OTHER CITY POSTS
 SOON TO BE FILLED Peet Will Have Place Now Held By Leonard in Fire
 Board.

Rurnor has it that Capt. John A. Leonard. will relinquish his position as president of the fire board to suc- ceed George S. Hill on the police board. The terms of both men in their present positions expire on January 1. Commissioner John c. Stanley will be chosen president of the police board!
 Capt. Leonard is business manager of No. 1 plant of the Crane Go. and resides in Fremont streeet in the Fourth district. He has been particu- larly active in Republican politics ever since his residenee there. He has served two years as a member of the fire board, the last year as presi- dent. He has been employed at the Main street plant of the Crane Co. for many years, beginning his service when the factory was under the man agement of the Eaton, Cole & Burn ham Co. He was first lieutenant of Battery B, 1st Conn. Heavy artillery during the Spanish war and has for Years been an officer in the Connecticut National Guard. He has served as a member fthe Republican town committee.
 health board. will be named to succeed MT. Leonard as a fire missioner. William B. Seeley will remain as a member of the board Of apportion- nent. William P Kirk and Sigmund Loewith will also probably be retain ed. MT. Loewith is out of town at present and 1t is not known if he de- sires another term Carl F. Siemon, president of the Sienon Hard Rubber Co. will be appointed to succeed Adolph Sherman.
 Assistant City Clerk Frank Braith- waite will retire when his term ends on January 1, and will be succeeded by Representative James P. Kelly. It is reported that it is the plan of the Republican administration to add at least 50 men to the police department and perhaps 75 will be added. A number of the old men will be detail ed as plain clothes men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-27
LOVE. LOVE- LOVE.
fE. Harold Cummings, in Boston
 Globa.1

 Everywhere hear them singing, And they set my head a-ringing. These silly songs that people sing s< today 5A And to me it seems pity, Every sentimental ditty Tells the same old story-in the same
 old way. Every spoony, croony tune Has it's shining silver moon, And it's loving pair who wait be-
 meath tree. She can never understand, While he murmurs. You're the only
 girl for me- And the maiden, in surprise, Qazes back into his eyes While she whiApers words of love
 into his earl And the owl who's always there Flaps his wings in sad despair, For he hears the same old story
 every year Any song would be in vain If there were no shady lane Where the silly fools man wander
 two by two. sJuliets may come and go, But without some Romeo wonder what the singing set would
 do. Indeed, to me it seems. From the sameness of their themes That the songsters really are sorry With their cut-and-dried creations Of the same old situations, And their sentimental songs of Tom
 nay Rot