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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
MAY BUILD A COURSE
RACING EVENTS AT COUNTY
FAIR ARE DISCUSSED.
Unoficially the Commercial Club
Gives Sanction to the Proposed
Undertaking for Amusement.

The question of constructing a rae.
ing track at the fair grounds, and
the holding of races there during the
exhibit next fall, was discussed infor-
mally at meeting of the Commercial
club Wednesday, sentiment being ia
vorable to the proposed new under
taking in the amusement line, the
opinion seemed to prevail that some
thing must be done to attract the at
tendance of other than those interest
ed in exhibits in the pavilion, and the
limited live stock display. President
HI. L. Fenton of the Fair association
was present, and while not speaking
for the board of directors favored the
move, and told the gathering that he
would forthwith direct the secretary
to address a communication to the
nine members of the board soliciting
their opinion of the matter in ques-
ton.
1t it were decided to construct a
course it would probably have to be
by popular subscription among those
interested in the success Of the fair
as well as in this form of amusement.
The expense, however, would not be
great, and the speedway would serve
for motorcycle and automobile races
IS well as for the ponies. Mrs. Win
lie Braden, secretary of the associa-
ion, will take the matter up with the
lirectory without delay.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
Nearing Deaths Door.

Scott Bennett, who formerly re-
sided near Perrydale, but more re-
Gently of the coast country, and who
has been at the Dallas hospital a
month or more, is rapidly sinking and
hopes for his recovery are not enter
tained by the attending physicians.
Bright's disease is the cause. He is
well known in Polk county, and his
many friends will regret to learn of
his condition.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
SENT TO TRAINING SCHOOL.
Charles Gosso Committed to State In
stitution by Judge Teal.

Charles Gosso, lad thirteen years
of age, was committed to the Oregon
State Training school by Judge Teal
of the juvenile court yesterday, the
complaint against him having been
filed by j. E. Wilson, janitor at the
Main street public school building.
The complaint alleges that the boy is
incorrigile, vicious and of extreme de-
pravity, and by reason thereof is be-
yond the control of his parents, and
moreover he causes trouble among his
schoolmates. Sheriff Orr took the
boy to Salem on Wednesday.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
Free Trips to Exposition.

Two Polk county ladies will visit
the Panama-Pacifc exposition at the
expense of The Observer. These free
trips to the big show are offered in
the subscription contest now barely
under way, being only two of the
twenty-five prizes. In addition to the
free round trip ticket to the fair, the
winning contestants will receive $25
in gold for expense money. besides
tickets to the exposition grounds.
These prizes are the aim of several
young ladies in preference to other
prizes offered.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
Tribute to the Apollo Club.

Following her appearance with the
Apollo club of Portland, Nine. Julia
Claussen, the eminent grand opera
contralto of worldwide fame, made
the statement that in her opinion the
Apollo club with one other similar Or
ganization were the two best male
choruses that she had ever heard.
The Apollo club appears at Salem in
concert at the armory on Friday
evening, March 26 with its full quota
of members and program of unusual
excellence is promised.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
New System Next Week.

The Oregon Power company an
nounces that the new incandescent
street lighting system will be complet-
ed and in operation next week. AT
the last session of the council the
matter of Illuminating the court house
square by installing at all four cor
ners posts carrying four lights was
introduced and the light committee
was instructed to confer with the
county court. 1t would be an i'm
provement that would be greatly ap-
preciated.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
Performs Humanitarian Deed.

There having appeared to be an ex-
traordinary demand for aqua puri
since the election last November, and
in order to forestall any suffering on
the part of pedestrians for want
thereof, Mr.. Henry Serr has this
week installed a drinking fountain
in front of the Gail hotel, and in
vites the populace to linger and take
one with him.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
Death of Mrs. Moody.

Stricken suddenly with a eongest-
i've chill, Mary Stephenson Moody,
wife Of Zenas F. Moody, ex-governor
of Oregon, died Tuesday night at her
home in Salem. Until two hours be-
fore her death, Mrs. Moody appar-
emily was in her customary health.
and the news of her demise came as a
severe shock to her many friends and
relatives.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
Prizes Will Be Displayed.

On Friday the prizes offered in The
Observers subscription contest will
be displayed in the show window at
Mrs. Gregory's store, where all who
are interested are invited to call and
see them. These prizes do not in
clude the player piano, which will be
exhibited within a few days at the
store of the Sterling Furniture COM
pany.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
Meeting Called for Sunday.

On Sunday afternoon at $3.50 o.
clock there will be a meeting for the
promotion of amateur athletics. Man
ager George Morton makes this an
nOuncement, and urges that all per-
sons interested be present. The meet
ing will be called Immediately after
the "Slippery Ten" concludes prac-
tiee.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19

letter and there is much speculation
as to the reason for writing it, for
the roads of western Oregon are ad-
mitted to be better than the route
suggested by Mr.. Bowlby.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19
Wants Your Statement.

County Treasurer Holman especial
ly requests that persons paying their
taxes bring their statements with
them. 1t saves time.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19

Commissioner c. W. Beckett spent
the first of the week in Dallas, and
on Wednesday he and Judge Teal in
spected the Salt Greek road, which is
in bad shape.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-03-19

Mrs. A. J. Barham, who suffered a
broken arm last week by a fall, is
rapidly recovering from the injury.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14

mond for his splendid address here
during our Statewide campaign. Also
Hon. Oliver w. Stewart. the noted
Illinois anti-liquor fighter. who has
done such a wonderful work for the
cause, and Hon. John r. Lewis, of
Boston. who was Samson in the
Massachusetts legislature and backs
his judgment with his money. he
being the one referred to as having
given tel thousand dollars to start
off the squadron. With this group
will be Hugh Porter pianist, and Miss
Vera X. Mullin, vocal solist, whose
splendid singing has won for her a
high reputation.
All of these speakers, musicians ana
singers are celebrated artists and
Richmond Is to be congratulated on
securing such an array of talent OF
course the young people of the Chris
I tian Endeavor and Epworth League
Societies are greatly pleased at the
opportunity to hear the talented repre-
sentatives of their organization and
will turn out In large numbers to
greet them.
Admission will be free and there
will be no reserved seats. First come,
first served
1t has been suggested that the John
Marshall High School auditorium la
not of adequate seating capacity to
accommodate all who will wish to at
tend thes meetings. but the~autitori-
UNI was thought to be most too in
accessible and the John Marshall will
hold quite large crowd.
Slogan Of the Southland.
These will be great occasions and
the representative Richmond audiences
that will greet the several squadron
groups will be an earnest az the
detern. nation of the reople of this
queenl mecca of the Southland to
Keep the Host advancing.
Until the Nations dry.
Saluting the Shades of Pioneers
In this day of the onward sweep Of
prohibition 1t is meet and proper TO
salute the shades of the brave and
faithful pioneers who were destined
not to see the full fruition of their
bright hopes except in the vision which
their lofty faith ever kept full in
view. They rest from their labors
and others have entered into their
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14

cynical souls VIII imagine that money
making is the Inspiration. Some peo-
pie are incapable of imagining dis
interested service or loyalty to a
great ideal which entails self-sacrihce.
1t is sufficient to say on this point
that a single one of the great speakers
in addition to giving his entire time
to the IAN America Itinerary" has
personally donated ten thousand dol
lars towards defraying the great eX-
pense entailed by the squadron's eX-
tensfve tours
The Flying Squadron.
There are three groups of the squad
ron and Richmond will have these
three groups on the afternoons and
evenings of respectively the 18th, 18TH
and 18th of this month, The place will
be the John Marshall auditorium and
the time of meetings will be 80 and
1880 r. NJ
Rev Lloyd r, Wilson. pastor of Grace
Street Baptist Church, is the general
chairman Of the local committee. The
Introductory speakers for the two first
meetings and that of the second night
viii be provided by Mrs. w Nj. Bick-
ers and those for the afternoon OF the
second day and both meetings of the
third d. will be provided by Mrs
y. r Jobson.
Inc squadron comes ufuer the aus
pieces of no particular church or tenn
perance organization and all persons
who have a heart the common cause
are cordially invited TO cooperate as
individuals ON n common ground
The Advance Guard.
The first group of the squadron win
be composed Of Daniel "A. Polling, pres
ident Association OF the Christian En-
deavor Movement and celebrated au-
thor Of The Mothers OF Men. and
other noted works. Mr.. Polling is a
MAGNETIC speaker and is everywhere
acclaimed an orator Of ability. Also
Rev. Charles Sheldon. noted author of.
In His Steps and other worldwide
Christian books The announcement OF
Mr.. Sheldons appearance here will be
quite sufficient to crowd the hall when
he speaks With this group are D. Y.
Polling, musical director, and Wulanf
Lowell Patton, pianist 4@@xA&
Tire second group will be composed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14

erstwhile hallowed employ to make
for a larger happiness
And, lest we forget. IL entailed a
great deal more of courage and self
sacrificing devotion for the Thin ranks
on the firing line to perform their
splendid service than 1t now does when
the sentiment has passed through the
fire of capitoul criticism, and even rid
icule, when the quiescent Christian
citizenship has been aroused from it's
sleep of indifference or discourage ment
and presents such a spltndid phalanx
IL active, determined purpose. Il has
not been many years since the minis
ter who dared TO attack the ,legalized
liquor train from the sacred desk
ran great risk OF severe rebuke for
putting politics into religion, and the
member of a church legislative body
or convention who dared to offer
resolution condemnatory of the traffic
well knew that he would have a stiff
fight on his hands In good truth
some ministers were practically forced
to give up their church pastorates
becaus of their extreme views" But
now all is changed, and largely as
the result of the unfiinching loyalty OF
the Gran Old Guard" whose superb
spirit never knew defeat and whose
faith was splendid and unwavering.
valiant Heroes of the Cause.
Among the many whose memory will
be kept green there comes to- mind
just now prominently Rev. l.. A. Cut
Ter, than whom no more knightiy
warrior ever shivered a lance In ie-
Tense OF the truth. The anomaly of
the licensed liquor traffic appealed
to him SO strongly that he threw
the full influence Of his mind and heart
in consecrated purpose ito arouse
the Christian citizenship to realIxa-
ton of their solemn duty to put the
traffic under the ban of law In pull
pit, on the platform. in hundreds of
personal lettels and In the printed
pages this fearless champion OF right
waged relentless war, oblvious of
criticism and never doubling the even
tual triumph of prihibition.
Rev. w G.. Bumpkin was another
of the valiant heroes whose tongue
and pen eloquently, fearlesly and con-
tinuously proclaimed the prohibition
principle and one whose name will
be forever linked with the superb
fighting on the thin firing line in the
pioneer days.
All Richmond particularly but the
State at large and the ranks of pro-
hibitionists throughout the land. rev.
vene the memory Of Professor George
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14

NJ. Srnithdeal, who hut a few years
ago passed over the river after
splendid life's work for prohibition
He was business man who was un-
fraid to let his pronounced senti-
ments be known, and he gave literally
Of his time, talents and money to adj
anCe the interests of the cause, and
he made for himself monument
more lasting that bronze or granite.
even that greatest monument, the
love and esteem in the heart OF hts
fellowmen.
Nor shall any fear of criticism for
a personal reference forbid this writ-
tiers placing a flower on the grave Of
his father James Madison Bickers Of
the good old county OF Louisa. who
was one of the stubborn PEN wis,
persistently voted the prohibition tiek-
ct when there was no earthly hope OF
immediate success. / think his was
the first prohibition ballot ever cast In
the county, and no more faithful
cham pion of the cause ever lived nor
one whose faith in its ultimate success
was more strong and abiding.
And "Of Women Not n Few"
And as of the women not a feWy'
where could we start in an enumera-
ton. They prepared the ground,
sowed the. seed and tended the growing
grain of which comes this great hak-
vest. She who was first at the croAs
and last al the grave" has alwaM
set the pace in every solid movemeHt
for the upiifts Of mankind.
In our hours of weakness she hA
been our strength. In days of cloud. OR
efulgent lighf. She sIIppianted sigh
with songs, doubt with faith and whah
"Old Glory" shall float oyer a saIoox-
ness nation to tAhfal5oass alncrownX a
queens will we ascribe the praise
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14

of DIR. Ira Landreth. the celebrated
president of Ward Belmont College,
and "a gifted speaker who has given
freely of his life's years to the cause
of prohibition. Also Or. Wilbur F..
Shendan, the general secretary of the
Epworth League of the Methodist
Church and man of nationwide rep
.utation as a splendid champion of the
prohibition cause. Also Dr. Carolyn
+. Gresel. the celebrated woman doc
tor of the Battle Creek Sanitarium,
whose splendid articles in the press of
the world and speeches on the platform
have made her name a household
word throughout America. Mrs Fred
erick Brittle will be the musical direc-
tor Of this group. with Mrs. Butler as
pianist
The Third Group.
The third group will comprise ex-
Governor j. Frank Hanley. of Indiana
known to fame as a gallant prohibi-
ZIONIST ad we'll remembered in Rich
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14

has got to go and if perchance these
are few faint hearted, just let them
compare the present prevailing and
and growing sentiment with that of a
few years ago and doubt not that
this baneful business will soon be
cast out forever by the sovereign people
of the grandest land over which the
skies of Heaven bend! And let all
the people say Amen
To assist in such general arouse
ment and united action as will speedily
accomplish this desired end The far
famed Flying Squadron of America
was formed, composed of galaxy
of eloquent speakers and splendid
musicians. The itinerary of the
squadron includes two hundred and
fifty-two cities in the forty-eght States
and their aggregation OF champions in
attracting large crowds and creating
great enthusiasm. 1t has been termed.
"A movable university" and ~ con-
vention on wheels" OF course some
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14

Like a Mighty Army, Conquer
ing Cause Moves With IRE
sistibls Momentum.
FLYINi SQUADRON
ON Way TO RICHMOND.
Men y otable in the Ranks of
Mill ant Prohibition Will
Tell of Victories Won and
Battles Yet to Be Fought.
BY ". VI. BiCkERS.

BY ". NJ. BiCkERS.
Al was long ways TO prohibition,
Yes, long ways we know!
IL was long ways to prohibition.
The end of our chief woe.
Goodbye TO liquor license,
FOR locar option we don't care;
IL was long ways to prohibition,
But we are almost there!
It took half a century of good grit
and grace to put three of these Amer
lean States under the prohibition ban =
ner. Then there were stately steppin Is
into the column of soyerignty's re-
demption from rum at the ratio OF
one Commonwealth a year up to good
red-ietter 1914. which witnessed the
throwing off Of the whiskey yoke by
nve additional States. and In the mont
and half of this good year. 1915,
three moro OF the units symbolized
by stars on 'Old Glory" have decreed
that no such anomaly as the licensed
Hquor ira ic shall exist with In their
Confines National prohibition by 1920
Well why not? For If the American
religion, moral. patriotic
and socieigical~--was ever SO aroused
as with the present manifested interest
in wipng out the foul strain from
eur national banner, pray when was
It?
Added to the several considerations
lust enumerated are the several i'm
portant equations of an arousement Of
The commercial. Industrial and medico-
scientific world To the vital necessity
OF putting under the ban a traffic
and IAN indulgence which initiates
against the highest interests of all the
people of all the States, And this
makes It national issue! or course,
the liquor interests and their apollo
gists who have opposed Statewide"
soon be vociferous for States rights
- against national prohibition While
They are inveighns against the de
thronement of states rights" the
multitude who are concerning them
selyes' over States wrongs" viii write
INTO our National Constitution an
amend naent which will square our
Magma Charta with it's preamble Of
pafrUsc-@-''to form "A more perfect
Ins6n. establish justice. insure domes-
nc tranquility. provide for the COM
mon defense. promote the general
welfare and secure the blessings of
liberty 10 ourselves and our posterity"
Anipotial TIA Declaration.
The liquor traifiic's effects 1.re anti
pudal To all these purposes and to per
taalt such an anomaly Ii funda mentally
Unconstitutional This arch enemy OF
the highest interests OF this nation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-02-14
CANCER CURED AT THE KExs-
LAM HOSPITAL

The record OF the Kellana Hos
pi4al IN without parallel In his-
tory. having cured without the
use Of the Kntfe. Acids. x-Ray or
Ratihum. over ninety per cant Of
the marry hundreds of sufferers
from Cancer which II has treated
during the past eighteen wears
We want every man and woman
In the United States 10 know what
we are doing. KTLI4AN HOSPI-
TALL 1871 w Main ST.. Rioh~
mond. Va
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-09
A Female of the Species


 Sure, come right in I'm most dressed. always get in early so I'm always ready when they call my station.
 I'll be through with one of these mir TOTS presently-it takes me so long to do my hair myself-I do believe in being par ticular-and I've just washed it and what. did I shampoo it in this dressing room?' Oh. Lord. no! Madame St. Pearl does all my work-has the Creme de la Creme Beauty parlors in Butteville, you know-gives me the sweetest hair dress she's perfectly grand. and so quick what's that? You wish she was here? Say! wouldn't that be swell!
 NOW where did I lay my switch? Oh there it is. beside your tooth brush lady Don't mention it-you didn't hurt it a. mite!
 Don't you ladies think a little make ups a great protection to the face, in travelling? Madame St. Pearl advises it.
 Now I'm read for that dress skirt hanging right over your hat, there, lady Thanks awfuly. Oh mol You didn't muss it to amount to anything. I'm so glad I got here early! I haven't had to feel the least bit rushed. I'm the only one that hasnt?' Well, it does pay to take plenty of time to dress. Lots of women look as if they'd just thrown themselves to- gether
 Some of them have to dress while they wait Ha, hal That's good one. You're some joker, Miss.
 .'Yes, he called Rathdrum-they're slow in up. ain't they? Oh, do you? Now aint that a shame! And your hair,
 "Oh, just going to meet your husband! 'Twon't matter then. They get used to it.
 Well I'm most through -Dearie, would you mind hooking me up the back? And I'll have to trouble you. lady. to move back into the doorway just a minute or two, while I pin on my hat.
 Thanks. awfulN. So long!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-09
Coffee Market

New. York, November S.-The market for coffee futures opened unchanged to 3 points higher today on a renewal of last weeks buying movement and bullish sen- timent was encouraged by the continued firmness of Brazil. The demand seemed to be tapering off after the recent consid- erable advance, however, and prices soon turned easier under some scattered sell
 ing and realizing with March selling down to 6.91c and May to 696c during the after noon. The close was to F points net lower Sales, S4,250. Closing bids: No vember 6.S9c; December, 69oc; January, 6.90c; February, 6.9ec; March, 6,90c; April, 6.92c; May, 6.95c June, 7c; July, 7.05c; Au- gust, 710c September. 7.15c October, 7.2oc.
 Spot coffee steady; Rio Ts, 77sc; Santos 4's, 955c. Cost and freight conditions were reported about unchanged with compara- lively few fresh offers in from Brazil. Santos As and 5s were offered at 915 Lon don credits, and it was reported that we'll described As were offered at S90c Amer ican credits.
 The official cables reported a decline of 15 reis in the market at Rio, while San tos was unchanged. Receipts at the two Brazilian ports were 74000; Jundiahy re- ceipts, s, COG.