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The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Inoenious Mir. Smith.

When Mir. Smith-your intimate friend Smith-awoke the other morn ing he was greeted by his wife with this:
 My sweet boy. do you know you came home late last night, and that you talked in your sleep?"
 Great Scott No, did I?'' said Smith, badly agitated What did I say? Tell me"
 "I just couldn't make it all out but it ended like anteup jackpot stake
 "Oh, yes, yes, my dear, I was recit- ing little Esperanto that friend was teaching me. I intended to tell it to you when l came home. It means How is my darling girl tonightY
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

under my personal guarantee that 1t will clean your sluggish liver better than nasty calomel; it won't make you sick and you can eat anything you want without being salivated. Your druggist guarantees that each spoonful will start your liver, clean your bowels and straighten you up by morning or you can have your money back. Chil- dren gladly take Dodson's Liver Tone because it is pleasant tasting and doesn't gripe or cramp or make them sick.
 am selling millions of bottles of Dod- sons Liver Tone to people who have found that this pleasant, vegetable, liv- CT medicine takes the place of danger ous calomel. Buy one bottle on my sound, reliable guarantee. Ask your druggist or storekeeper about me. Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Getting Even.

"Now, what do you want?" asked the sharp-tempered woman.
 "I called to see if l could seu you some bakin' powder, ma'am," said the seedy gentleman with the staggering whiskers.
 Well, you can't sell no bakin' pow der here, and I ain't got no time to waste on peddlers. anyway"
 Come to think of it. ma'am," said the seedy gentleman, as he fastened his bag, 'T wouldn't care to sell you any powder. This poky little kitchen of yours Is so low in the ceilin that the bread wouldn't have no chance to rise"
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
American Cargo Seized.

Washington.-Poss that seiz- ure at Hong Kong of American goods on the British steamer Kafue from New York to Manila. following sim liar seizure on the steamer Chinese Prince and two Spanish vessels, may foreshadow a general interference with American trade with the Philip pines and led the State Department to ask for full details from the Amer ican consul at Hong Kong with the view of making a strong protest.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Truthful Wife.

A detective was praising the truth fitness of women.
 If war bulletins were as truthful as women," he said, wed have a better idea of how this world struggle is really going.
 'I remember case the other day it's interesting in it's revelation of woman's truthfulness-the case of a husband who had disappeared.
 Questioning his wife, I said to her !:
 And now, madam, tell me-this is very important-tell me what your husbands very last words were when he left?'
 "'His last words, the truthful creature answered, with blush, were, For heavens sake, shut up !"'"
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Case of Necessity.

Ex-President Taft was congratulat- ed, at New Haven luncheon, on the work he has done in the cause of peace.
 Let me tell you" said Mir. Taft smiling, "an appropriate story"
 "'Why is it. fat man was once asked, that you fat chaps are always so good-naturedT
 "'We have to be- the fat man re- piled. You see, we can neither fight nor run"
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
MR. WEGE RECOMMENDS
 llJNG-vITA

Mir. Leo D. Wege, manager of the Ideal Laundry of Nashville, wrote: "T cannot speak too highly of tung-vita and of its results. I never used it myself, but bought four bottles of you to give to diff ferent parties, and the results are remark able. One case of asthma was entirely cured. If they will take the medicine as directed and stick to it, they will never regret it.' Take Lung-Vita for consump- tion, asthma, whooping cough, colds, coughs, and bronchial troubles. If your dealer cannot supply you, send $l.75 for a thirty day treatment today. Nashville Med icine Co.,, Dept B, Nashville, Tenn. Adv
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Both in Dancer.

At Il certain mill there is a notice on the elevator which reads as follows i: "No one allowed to use this eleva- tor except the man in charge. Any one doing so will be discharged"
 One morning Billy -, rather witty fellow, kas waiting to go up from the second room, when who should step off the elevator alone but the manager.
 Billy was stepping onto go up when the manager turned around and said:
 ''I say, can't you read?"
 Yes" said Billy.
 Well, what does that notice say?" asked the manager.
 By gum, we'll both be sacked if we're catched."
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Suit Filed By Nashville,

Nashville, Tenn.-Suit was filed by the city of Nashville against the Southwestern Surety Insurance Com pany, the Southern Surety Company and R. Miles Burns. former city comp troller, seeking to recover S3S,000, the amount of municipal funds alleged to have been embedded recently as the result of Burns negligence. The surety companies furnished Burns bond as comptroller.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
CLEANSE THE PORES
Of Your Skin and Mako 1t Fresh and Clear by Using Cuticura. Trial Free.

heads, redness or roughness. smear the skin with Cuticura Ointment. Then wash of with Cuticura Soap and hot water. These super-creamy emol- lients do much for the skin because they prevent pore clogging.
 Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. L., Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Start Aviation School,

Chicago go-Preparations for starting an aviation school at which men will be trained for duty in war were be- gun here by Capt. Joseph A. Morrow of the signal corps of the United States army. First Lieut.. Arthur R. Christie. who has been in the avia- tion corps with Gen. J. J. Pershings expedition in Mexico, will assist
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Eouipment Decreased.

Chicago.-There were 7.342 less freight cars and S15 less locomotives in service in the United States at the close of the fiscal year 1915 than at the close of 1914. says the current number of the Railway Age Gazette, notwithstanding the natural growth in the demand for railway equipment from year to year"
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
New Ship Is Launched.

Newport News.-The Henry R. Nal lory, a passenger and freight steamer builaing for the Mallory steamship company, was launched at the plant of the Newport News Ship Buildis.A and Dry Dock Company.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Back From Polar ReQion.

Nome. Alaska.-Six members of the Vilhjalmer Stefansson Arctic expedi- tion who arrived here after three years in the Polar regions said Stef- to continue his work of exploring newly discovered land north of Prince Patrick land. probably will not re- turn this year
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
To Fortify the System Against
 Summer Heat

Many users of Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic make it practice to take this old standard remedy regularly to fortify the system against the depressing effect of summer heat as those who are strong withstand the heat of summer better than those who arc weak Price soc.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

DisagreeabIe and Dangerous Trouble is Diarrhoea, but a speedy and certain cure is found in Mississippi Diarrhoea Cordial. Price 25c and 50c.-Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
ON FIRST SYMPTOMS

use "Renovine" and be cured. Do not wait until the heart organ is beyond repair. "Renovine" is the heart and nerve tonic. Price soc and $1.00.-Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
leuislature Adjourns.

Atlanta, Ga.-The annual session of the Georgia Legislature ended with few biiis of more than local interest passed The enactment of compul- sorry education bill was the most i'm. portant
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Hard to Suit.

Mrs. Instile-I don't want that hat Nobody wears anything like that now, The Milliner-Here's a charming lit tie toque.
 Mrs. Instile-Take it away. Every body has one like that.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Somethino in His Favor.

There's one thing I will say for that fellow whose mistakes cause so much trouble"
 What Is it?"
 He doesn't claim that his inten- tions were good, anyhow. Free Press.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Woman fO4 Is Killed.

San Antonio.-At La Porta, just southeast of Alice. as a result of hurricane. a Mexican woman, aged l04. was killed when her home was demolished.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

IMITATION IS slNcEREST FLATTERv but like counterfeit money the imita- tion has not the worth of the original. Insist on La Creole" Hair Dressing it's the original. Darkens your hair in the natural way. but contains no dye. Price $1.00-Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

Philadelphia in 2 weeks recorded 5,7S3 real estate loans. totaling Sl4.- 46S,600.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

David Guessford, thirty years mourned as dead, recently returned to his parental home in Townsend, Del.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
What is Castoria

. Soothing It Pleasant It contains neither Ou Morphine It Worms and Fevshn Darrhoa and Wind Co relieves Tethng Troubles Constipation and Fauenc It Bowels healthy chldrens Panacea-The Mothers Friend. Bought
  his since Allow to deceive in this
 
 trife with endanger the health of Infants and Chidren-Expernoe against Experiment. ~ X(N4-A Castora bears the of zIL /C<W
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

Some people go to church for the purpose of obtaining new supply of gossip.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

Many a man has made fortune by not writing poetry.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
GOOD HousEkEEPERs WONDER

GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS WONDER How they ever got along without Red Cross Ball Blue. This really wonder, full blue makes clothes whiter than snow. Get the genuine Red Cross Ball Blue at your grocers.-Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

Any man can entertain vain wom- an; all he has to do is feed her ta.fy.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

Nearly 770,000 farmers are assisting the United States agricultural depart ment in seed and plant tests.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

Most of the budding geniuses get nipped in the bud.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

A bore is a person who has nothing to do but sit around and visit.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

BABIES AND GROWING CHILDREN need tonic to tone ID the system and regulate the liver. Mothers are con stantly using with wonderful success, our Plantation" Chill and Fever Ton ic. Pleasant to take--contains no Cal omel. Price 50c.-Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06
Got What He Was Looking For.

0Ut "Hdk rTe WdS LuUNIHU TOT-
 Jack-Mr. Benedict is married.
 Belle-DO you mean it? Why, he used to say he would never marry un- less the girl was just so and so.
 Jeck-Well. he struck one who sewed him up all right.-Judge.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

Noise is not the strength of ma. chinery.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-06

LESSON TEXT-II Cor. 11:21-12:10.
 GOLDEN TEXT-My grace Is sufficient for thee for my power is made perfect in weakness.-II Cor. 12:9.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-08-10
BROKE HIS ANKLE.

While driving mower wednes-
day Chris Driseoll's team. a colt and
a mule. started out for run about
the meadow, Just AS he had sue
ceeded In kicking the machine out
OF gear. the wheels struck ditch
and Chris did high dive that beat
Russ Dryan's evolutions on the 4th
and landed 50 that wheel ran over
his left ankle. breaking one OF the
bones. He held to the lines. how
ever. and stopped the runaways with
out further damage. Chris will con-
fine his driving operations TO his
car for awhile.
Chris, who recently purchased a
Ford, explains II something like this;
Something went wrong with the car
bureter and as a consequences l lost
control OF the steering gear. the re-
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-08-10
v. B. STAPLES IN TOWN.

v. d. Staples, republican candidat,
for county clerk. came up from his
ranch near Ontario Thursday on a
business mission and talked politics
a little on the side. Since his term
as postmaster at Vale expired he has
been looking after his farm and says
that Is the life"
Mr., Staples was rendered the posi-
tion OF county clerk 10 fill the unex-
pired term OF John p. Huston. but de-
clired TO accept owing TO the fact
that he expected TO make an active
campaign for election TO the office
and did not want 10 do so while re-
ceiying salary from the taxpayers
for attending TO the duties OF the Of
flee. That was certainly the square
way to look at IL, There is no ques-
tlon OF Mr. Staples ability or integ-
rity which. combined with his never
falling courtesy. will make him. II
all that can be desired In a
county clerk
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-08-10
ROBBERS FRUSTRATED.

A bold midnight robbery was prob,
ably frustrated last night by Sidney
Burbidge, who, shortly after retiring
after coming home late. heard sub
dued voices at the rear door of the
Nyssa Meat Market and saw a flash
light thrown on the door. Being un-
armed, Sidney contented himself
with turning on the light and taking
the money from the cash register
and telephoning TO Marshal Megor-
den, who made an investigation. The
yeggmen had doubtless been fright
ened away by the light. and the mar
shal was unable to locate them. It
is believed they intended to loot the
postoffice and mistook the butcher
shop back door for the back door
of the postoffice.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-08-10
JORDAN VALLEY.
(From the Express. }

DIR. Jones was called to the Dun.
can Ferry station Tuesday. TO as
slst at the reception of new daught-
er in the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. A.
II. Groth. Mother and daughter are
doing nicely.
Antoine Azcuenaga is at Chicago
with eleven carloads of sheep for the
market Another shipment will be
made this week which will be accom-
panied by Antoine. the younger.
Tom McGwern. OF the big bend
down on the Snake, and his sisters,
Misses Anna, Marguerite and Emma.
the first two teachers in the Portland
schools. and the latter a teacher at
Ontario, with party OF friends are
expected at the Looney ranch, on Ma
hogany mountain next Sunday. for
camping-out vacation for a week or
two.
l.. A. Mcmahon OF Rockville was
a business visitor here the latter part
of last week. In an interview with n
reporter for tho Express. he stated
that his crops we're excellent and that
in the near future he will have some
OF the finest imported Swedish seed
oats ever placed on the local market
for distribution. II must be seen TO
be appreciated.
Miss Ruth Hart OF the Middle Cow
creek district was brought down to
town last Friday suffering with a
broken collar bone. the result OF her
horse falling with her while riding
after cattle. She was accompanied
by her sister and Ed. Fenwick. who
drove their car. DR.. Jones set the
broken bone and the young lady was
able to return to her home on Sun
day. Last year the sister. Miss
Ethelyn. was painfully injured In an
automobile accident.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-08-10

prising 5000 acres. completed its tasl
and filed It's report July 2s with tn,
county court at Vale. The land
owners have until August 23 to file
any complaints or protests they may
have against the rate apportioned to
their land for the proposed drainage
thereof.
II seems that practically all the
landowners now realize the urgent
Necessity of putting In this drainage
system and are satisfied with the re-
port as filed by the appraisers. II
is the belief there will be no COM
plants or protests made against this
report.
The estimated cost of building this
drainage system is about S5S,000. II
Is expected TO issue about 5000 in
bonds. This amount will pay for the
entire system, including any contin-
gences that may arise.
The three men that made up the
board OF appraisers are, c. + Ash
ford OF Vale. a well known and able
civil engineer; Il. H. De Almond,
wealthy farmer and stockman of
Vale; and W. u. Eaton OF Brogan.
the secretary OF the Willow River
Water Users association.
The board. in order to make an
equitable appraisement, divided the
land under the drainage system into
five classes as follows, the figures
being based on the engineers esti-
mates:
Classl-Poor dry land. On n basis
OF 100 per cent, this land is given
the lowest benefit rating. or 26 per
cent, and the cost OF drainage for
this land IL fixed at s5.57h per acre.
Class Poor wet land; benefit
rating is 40 per cent, cost $500 per
acre.
Glass 3-Good land without pres
ent drainage; benefit rating 40 per
cent. cost $500 per acre.
Class 4-Good land losing In land
production by reason OF rising water
table; benefit rating 20 per cent.
cost s15.05 per acre.
Glass 5-Good land that Is now
benefit rating so per cent.
cost si7.20 per acre.
II is expected to sell the bonds. let
he contract and get the actual drain
lge work started in September. and
iave the whole project completed be-
ore the beginning OF the crop sea-
ION OF 1917,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-08-10
BURNS.


w. J. Pinney. a business man OF
Ontario who loans money on ranches
was here this week looking after
some business.
Mrs. Martha Sagers and children
are here from Ontario where they
have been residing for the past year
She may remain in this city where
she has her home.
DR.. and Mrs. j, w. Weese of On
tario are guests at the home of Mr.
and Mrs Allen Biggs. Mrs. Weese
was formerly Miss Rebecca Biggs,
sister of ]. w, and Allen who resid-
ed here for a few years. They will
remain for a short time.
A. w, Trow was here from On
tario yesterday looking after some
real estate in connection with the
Colonization company lands. Mr.,
Trow is mayor of Ontario and is
one OF the public spirited men of the
eastern part of the state who helps
TO keep 1t on the map.-Burns Times
Herald.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-08-10
JUNTURA


Ben Crummit. the well known
Insurance man OF Ontario. is a bust
ness visitor this week
Mrs. Sarah orris arrived from On,
tario Tuesday to pay a visit TO her
daughter, Mrs. F, p. Ryan,
p. j. Gallagher came up on the
train Wednesday evening and after
supper set out for the Lakeyiew
country, in company with his broth
er Dan, who sat at the wheel
II, J. Ward. the Nyssa sheepman
and banker was in town Monday and
Tuesday delivering the lambs which
he sold to Bob stanfield and he was
of the heat around town
no wonder he had Just left the noun
tains a few hours before.
Miss Maud Brosnan arrived on
Mondays train for a visit with the
Wrinkle family. She was surpris-
ed at the number of friends await
ing the arrival OF Mr.. Roy Wrinkle.
who accompanied her from Ontario,
where he had been spending the
weekend with Berwick B. Wood. dis
cussing matters concerned with the
further development of the tOwnsite
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-08-10
MAIIIEUR.


10 MALHEUR.
The weather is fine and warm II
the day time and cool at nights. Mos
of the farmers in this vicinity hav,
about finished their first crop of al
falfa hay.
j. B. Woodcock called at the How
ard ranch Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Holden came
over with the stage from Baker Mon
day. They took dinner with Mrs.
Alice Williams Monday evening.
Robert Parhill OF sumpter is a
business visitor in Malheur. .
Mrs. Irene worsham and Mrs Edith
Robinson visited at the williams
home on Sunday.
Chester MorfItt was in town Sun
day from Fish creek.
A number OF Basin boys we're IN
town Sunday, guests at the c. II.
MorfItt home.
william whitworth was very M the
first OF the week, but il better at
present
Mr., and Mrs. Chester Van Patten
are visiting at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. William whitworth's. parents
OF Mrs. Van Patten.
James Morfltt and Ernest Loeey
will commence gathering cattle for
shipment In a few days.
Mrs. Eldora Hall returned from
Baker and started to Burns by way
OF Vale, Walter Weaver accompan-
led her as far as Vale.
John Woodcock has gone TO the
Earl Johnston ranch TO reap grain.
James Lawrence OF Vale Is here
at the Beers ranch TO see about gath
ing some OF his cattle for shipment.
Mrs. Charles Powell and children
and Mrs, II, Phelps and son from Boz
nita were visitors at DR.. Whites ON
They report a prospect
for good crops of grain in that To-
cality.
Mrs, George Bodfish has returned
from Boise, where she spent a few
lays.
Fred Horner and A. A. Gardner
we're In town Wednesday.
Mr., and Mrs. Floyd Howard passed |
through Malheur Wednesday on their
way to Amelia to visit Mr., and Mrs.
James Worsham.
DR.. ohmart came in on the stage
Friday from Pendleton.
James Morfitt. daughter. Gertrude. !
md sister, Mrs. /, Oliver. went 10
Yale Friday.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-08-10

NYSSA.
(From the Jonrnal.l

TIE second cutting Of alfalfa Is nov
being cut and is making a bumper
crop. with hay selling at 81 ton
every Snake valley farmer can own
Ford this year II he wants one.
Work has been resumed on the o.
s. l.. deep we'll. The long slim hole
| is down more than four hundred
feet. Ample water has been encoun-
tered but Il is not OF the quality de-
sired by the company and they will
drill to n depth of 1000 feet to get
the best II necessary.
L. Zeiner, state cheese factory in
spector, was In town Tuesday and
gave the local factory the once over
lie complimented the management
on the excellent sanitary condition OF
the plant aud the superior quality OF
the product. Mr.. Zeiner was favor
ably impressed with the Nyssa coun-
try and gave II as his opinion that
butter fat can be produced here at
less cost than IN any other section OF
the state.
Public scales have been ordered
and will be installed next week at
the Coleman barn on Second street
and Good avenue. Besides being for
the convenience OF the public. they
will be used In connection with
coal yard which II. ID. Holmes. is
establishing at the Emison sheds near
the Hotel Western. Mr.. Holmes has
leased the sheds and will conduct a
retail coal business in connection
with his transfer line. He expects
a large shipment OF coal 20 arrive In
a few days.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-08-10
A SWELL AFFAIR.

Albert Gibson Is somewhat disfig-
ured but still in the ring as the re-
suit OF a one-round battle with a
bunch OF bees. He was approaching
the domicile OF Harold Mallett. the
bee man. wishing TO see that gentle
man on a matter of business. Mr..
Mallett was not at home but the bees
were and they Immediately proceed
ed to do the honors OF the occasion,
according the visitor such a warm
welcome that he hastily beat a re-
treat without standing upon eere-
mony. One of Mr.. Gibson's eyes is
nearly closed and his classic beauty
is otherwise somewhat marred but he
is glad II is no worse. But at that
IL was a rather swell affair.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-08-10
BIG LAND DEAL AT McDERMITT

A big deal in ranch and range
lands Just over the state line near
McDermitt was consummated recent
ly in the purchase by the Utah Con-
structlon company of some thirteen
thousand acres of range land from
the Andersons. The purchase price
was six dollars per acre.
Important deals on every hand In
dlcate renewal OF activity in real
estate that augurs well for this part
OF oregon, and indicates that hay
aud cattle lands are considered valu-
able acquisitions. The fact that big
corporations are taking hold OF these
properties suggests that the move
nlont is not a passing fancy. but OF
permanent character