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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-01-04
PRICE OF GASOLINE.

The federal department Of justice,
it is reported, is planning little IN
vestigation in direction that will be
pleasing to about million automobile
owners scattered throughout this
country. The object of this inquiry
will be to discover the reason for the
recent drastic advance in the price OF
gasoline, and particularly to discover
if there has been any violation of the
Sherman antitrust law. The users
of gasoline have already "discover-
ed' the higher prices, which prac-
tically amount to double the prices
they were paying during the recent
months of summer. But they, like the
government officials, are at loss to
account for this change, and they will
be very glad to know if there is any
"good and sufficient reason therefor. -
A widespread impressian prevails
perhaps started and encouraged by
the big manufacturers Of gasoline
that the increased price for the latter
is in some way connected with the
European war situation; that le Eur
opean countries are taking larger
portion of the American supply of
gasoline, with the natural result Of
higher prices for hore consumers.
This may be so, although as home con-
sumption Of this commodity must ma
terially diminish with the advent Of
cold weather, we could spare con-
siderable larger quantity for foreign
ers without affecting the price in the
manner that has been experienced.
There is also recollection Of previ.
Gus years when the gasoline price has
gone up with cold weather, despite
diminished home consumption and no
chance to lay it on war conditions.
And a good many persons probably
have figured it out that when the big
oil magnates "need the money" they
simply push up the prices, and are
able to do this in spite of the so-called
law of supply and demand
To arbitrarily mulct the winter
users Of gasoline. however, is not ex-
actly the fair thing ito do, and it is no
wonder that autoists who continue to
use their cars in cold weather object
to paying two prices for their gaso-
line, simply to keep up the level Of
profits to correspond with the sum-
mer months, when the consumption of
this commodity is much larger. To
them, therefore, it is welcome news
to learn that the federal authorities
are suspicious of antitrust law vio-
lations in this connection, and that
an investigation is planned to discov-
er the truth. If this suspicion is ver.'
flied, moreover, gasoline users will
hope to see the oil magnates brought
up with round turn and severely
punished for their greedy manipula-
tion of prices, For in the eyes of
gasoline user there is no more rep
rehensible crime in the list than to
"soak" the poor consumer, who gen.
orally has plenty of other troubles
without being forced to pay two pric-
es for his gasoline.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-01-04
HoRSE-MEAT FOR FOOD.

Horse-meat has long been used fol
food in many parts of the world, and
even in this country more or less of it
has probably found its way to market
although usually disguised by some
other name. 1t would appear, in fact
that the trade in horse-meat has
reached considerable proportions al
the great metropolis of New York
for the board of health of that city
has Just decided to formally legalize
the slaughter of horses for food prr-
poses. The only difference this will
make. we are told, is that hereafter
there will be closer official supervis-
ion over the slaughter of such animals,
and the places where the products
are sold and served.
No real objections can be urged
against the use of horse-meat for
food. and perhaps a genuinely useful
purpose may be served in thus econ
omizing on a product which otherwise
would largely go to waste. Of course
there is a sentimental aspect con-
nected with the question, leading to
a prejudice against horse-meat, which
will deter many from adopting this
custom The excessively high prices
for nearly all other kinds Of meats,
however, may lead not a few to ex-
pertinent with the cheaper substitute.
eheapness being the chief attraction
of food of this character. The Amer
lean people generally, however, will
continue to show preference for other
kinds Of meats, at the same time
hoping that sometime in the future
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-01-04

| The school building was last sum
mer enlarged to afford additional ac-
commodations to the increased number
of pupils. and the PeTydale district
now has one of the best appointed as
we'll as one of the best equipped
buildings in the rural realms OF the
county, as shown by the accompany
inc picture, for which The Observer is
indebted to Mr.. Dykstra. Two thous
and dollars were expended in making
the betterment, and already the com
munity which is responsible for the
improvement realizes that it made 9
wise move when it authorized the bet
terment.
Prof. Dykstra is greatly interested
in educational work, and loses no op'
portunity to improve conditions. He
is also active in what may be termed
"side-lnes' to the regular course
and under his careful direction the
Perrydale schools are rapidly coming
to the front.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-01-04
MORE TROUBLE.

Just when we had arrived at the
conclusion that we had practically
overcome all the difficulties to which
the automobilist is heir TO-, hitherto
unknown problem bobs into the arena
1t is known as "petromortis," or
automobile gas poisoning. One man
is dead from the disease. The thing
is new to science, and as yet has not
made its appearance in Dallas. Per-
sons who are subject to vertigo may
be attacked when in a close, smelly
garage. The danger lies in a failure
of certain elements in the gasoline to
oxidize. In any event there is a
quick suffusion of a violent gas that
renders the victim faint. Thus, if the
exhaust of an automobile continues,
the result is almost instant death.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-01-04
Mr.. Ford Not An Applicant,

Il have not been, am not and will
not be an applicant for the office OF
county school superintendent wher
Mr.: Seymour resigns" says Prof. w
l. Ford, city superintendent of schools
Mr., Ford S name has been mentioned
among possible successors to Mr.. Sey.
mour but he is not seeking the posi-.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-01-04

The announcements of epidemics of
colds and other forms of illness that
are finding their way through the
news columns these days serve as a
reminder that one of the best ways to
promote ailments of this sort is BY
keeping the windows closed tight.
Colds particularly have no better
friend than bad air; they have no
more relentless foe than fresh air.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-01-04
The Observer isn't as handsome +

The Observer ism It as handsome to.
day as formerly, and all because OF
the struggle for supremacy across the
big pond. 1t is now practically i'm,
possible to buy a white sheet of paper
of the quality on which newspaper,
are printed, and hence the dingy ap
pearance of this publication. We
don't like it, but there's no alter
native. The manufacturers are un.
able to secure the proper chemicals
and there you are.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-01-04

The federal income tax records
show there are nearly thousand per-
sons in this country who may be class
ed as millionaires, although the ehanc-
es are the list is still larger, as many
probably preferred to lie about it
rather than pay the tax to put them
in this classification.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-01-04
NOTICED

The Dallas drug store will observ,
the following hours, beginning Jan.
uary /: Sundays, $50 to u noon
Weekdays, 7:3O a m. to 500 p. m.
FULLER PHARMACY
CONRAD STAFRIN
c. II. MANOCK
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-01-04

In one respect, at least, the Ford
peace plan has scored a triumphant
success. He wanted to spend some
money for the cause of peace, and he
has had his way about it.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-01-04

Prof, B; A. Teats, superintendent
9L She Independence schools, was in
Dallas for several days last week.
MISS Ava Coad was the guest of
Salem friends on New Years.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-01-04

What hurts Mr.. Ford most Of all.
perhaps, is the fact that he never even
got a chance to show his samples af-
ter he reached Europe.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-01-04

Apparently Justice Hughes does not
appreciate the fact that lot of peo-
pie in this country are relying on him
to save them from Col. Roosevelt.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-05-19
Thought He Had Better Leave.

A Cleveland lawyer tells how, dur
ing a trial. one of the Jurors sudden
ly rose from his seat and fed from
the courtroom. He was. however, ar
rested in his flight before he had left
the building. and brought back.
Il should like to know what Won
mean by such an action as this" de-
manded the Judge. in a lenient tone
however. as he knew the man, an el.
derly German. to be a simple. straight
forward person.
vel. your honor, l will explain. |.
said the Juror. 'Ven Mr.. Jones fin.
ished NIT his talking my mind va,
clear all through. but ven Mr.. Smith
begins his talking l becomes all con
fused again already, and / says te
himself. I better leave at vonce. and
stay away until he In DONE. because
your honor. to tell the truth, I didn't
ike der way der argument vas 20
ing
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-05-19
SYNOPSIS.

Tommy North. returning to his room In
Mrs. Moore's boarding house at 2:30 a. m.
discovers the body of Capt. John Hanska.
his breast. Suspicion rests upon a man
giving the name of Lawrence Wade. VINO
had called on Hanska in the evening and
who gives her name as Rosalie LeGfange,
appears and takes into her own nome
seross the street all of Mrs; MoofsA
valid, who was confined to the room she
occupied and whose brother was tavof-
te among the other boarders- Wade Is
ss be |. about tS Leave ss he pSins
her trade as trance medium. had aided
Police Inspector Martin McGee several
times. calls at his office to tell what n she
Constance Hanska. widow Of the murder
ed man, whose existence had been un-
known. appears. Mrs. Hanska. says she
sss hr sde nna nss sna
tied Hanska on the night Of the murdef
In an effort to settle their aneirs- sae
admits Wade was in love with her. Wsas M
q hfG Hsn.s. x ing Te%%y Noith: Who had been
held by the police. is released and re-
turns to Mrs. LeGrange's house. He be-
sara. ' 'eS Driven BY the belief that Betsy
Barbara loves Estrilla Tommy North gets
drunk and is discovered by Betsy Bar
bara- The next morning Tommy apollo
prepares to establish the Thomas w.
North Advertising Agency. Mrs Le-
Grange. with Inspector McGee. examines
nnds on the fire escape outside Hanska's
window a red shoe button. which she con-
osals. Mrs. LeGrange secretly examines
The shoes Of her eoaTdefs L, In. search e,
to go into q trance in Miss Estrilla's room
and communes with spirits.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-05-19
PUT BAN ON MOSQUITOES"
This Story Should Convince Skeptles
az to Size and Ferocity Of the
New Jersey Species.

struggling young artist in New
York who, last summer, felt Ill and
respondent, decided that II he were
to accomplish anythf ing during the
coming winter, he must have a vaca-
ton in the country. Accordingly, he
repaired to a New Jersey resort in
the hope OF being able to obtain re-
duced rates.
Well" said the old chap. who ran
the place. Il can't see why ! should
take you for less money than the
others; but l tell you what I'll do.
You paint me a nice. fancy picture
Of the hotel and grounds. and I'll give
you a months board"
The young artist set cheerfully
about the task. In short while he
submitted for his hosts approval q
highly idealized picture of the little
house and It's grounds. To one of
The outbuildings he had added dove
cote. round which several birds. which
the discerning eye might have seen
we're doves. were lowering.
The landlord didn't think much Of
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-05-19

I will reveal now-as Rosalie would
have revealed 1t with a flash OF eyes
and dimples-that this place bore the
sign. ~. Martinez, Teacher Of Lam
guages," and that the phonograph
which she kept in her closet was a
device of the Martinez Method in Lam
guages. She was refreshing her some
what scattered knowledge OF CONVEX
sational Spanish. gained years ago
when she played profitable season at
trance. test and development work in
Ell Paso. San Antonio. and other points
near the border. She spent half
hour in conversation with Professor
Martinez, did few necessary errands.
and reached her house at Ave o'clock
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-05-19
CHAPTER XII.
A Critical Moment.


Two days later. and In the middle Of
the afternoon, Rosalie was again in
Miss Estrillas room suffering from In
cipient control" Her eyes stared.
Sorry" said Rosalie. on her en-
trance, but I've got it again-an' I
can't beat 1t. Do you mind II lock
the door? wouldn't be disturbed for
a farm-don't know what it would do
tc mel" She pumped down into a
chair. giving a yawn which shook her
whole body. Gradually she relaxed.
with one heaving sigh she settled
back. Her eyes closed: she fell as
into sleep. And presently she was
babbling first in the baritone of Doctor
Carver and then in the liquid accents
of Laughing Eyes.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-05-19
- AUTHOR OF THE CITY THAT WAS. ETC.
ILLUSTRATED By HarryR. .GrissinSer
COPYRIGHT ieI2 eoeeS-r1ERRLL CO

meditated. Again her finger stopped
its drumming on her lip.
Molly" she was saying to the maid
half an hour later, 81 guess I'll take
up Miss Estrilla's dinner tonight"
I've brought your dinner myself"
she said to Miss Estrilla. She put
down the tray. adjusted the napkin.
bolstered the invalid with the pillows.
and took up cup OF bouillon.
"There now. I'll help-oh. dearie.
I'm SO sorry!" For Rosalie had STUN
bled slightly in approaching the couch.
and the bouillon had splashed over the
i napkin. the spread, and Miss Estrilla's
hands. Rosalie bubbled apologies as
she hurried about the room. getting
cloth, towels, warm water. Miss Es-
trilla was very gracious. but Rosalie
continued to apologize as she began to
scrub her hands.
Didn't burn you, did IT." asked
Rosalie.
mo; but IT'S very sticky" replied
Miss Estrilla.
| Il can't get under those rings-let
me-there, my dear" Rosalie deftly
removed the rings. laid them without
a glance on the edge of the tray. and
continued to chatter as she scrubbed.
II brought you up the evening pa
per-" she said. you can't read It.
but thought you'd like to see the pic
lures of that new Spanish tenor
they're maxim all the fuss over-you
asked me about him the other day.
Remember" She had finished wiping
Miss Estrilla's hands; and now she
gave her the newspaper. the photo
graph Of the tenor folded to the front.
Miss Estrilla took the bait She
moved the paper close to her eyes.
In that second, the deft Rosalie had
made three motions and used her
quick perceptions. There was q line
inside the big ring:
Miguel + Victoria. 1873"
"Now we're ready for dinner" said
Isosalie Shall send down for more
soup? No?" Miss Estrilla seemed in
that moment to miss her rings. She
perceived them on the edge of the
tray and slipped them on.
Before she left, Rosalie spun and
tied another thread OF the web she
was weaving SO deftly and yet SO eau
tiously.
I hate even to mention it," she
said, but I've been feelin' them comm
on to.day-my spells. l know you said
could have 'em in here alone with
you. but l haven't wanted to bother
lyou. sensed the beginnin' of one
this afternoon. l beat 1t this time by
workin' hard an shuttin' my teeth. II
1t really gets me-if l can't hold II
off any longer-Pm likely to be In here
most any time"
Miss Estrilla. her face and her emo
tions hidden from view by the eye
shade, answered in a voice which be
gan calmly and evenly:
Il should be very glad-whenever
you wish!" There was little break
on the last word. Rosalie noted this
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-05-19

well, want him."
"All right. When does he report?"
Tomorrow morning at seven
O'Clock. Battery Park-with a descrip-
tion of me. He amt to call my name
first-wait until l tell him who am
sect"
Give him a description of you?"
said MCGEE, verging on compliment
"If l do and Maxine Elliot, or any Of
them. happen to be taking an early
morning stroll in the park"
Tell him." said Rosalie, breaking
in. Ito watch out for dear old lady
with hair getting white on top an
lookin' as If she'd seen better days"
He'll never find you'll"
Again thankin' you for your kind
attentions, but resumin' business" d"
said Rosalie with aspeTity, 'I1l wear
ban-you know what q turban is-it's
one of those hats"-and she indicated
a passing gillian in place of the
regular red carnation for meetings in
the park. I'll be carryin' she con-
sidered a moment-"a purple automo-
bile veil. That ought to settle me In
his mind"
They walked a while in silence;
then Rosalie stopped.
That's all arranged then. We'd bet.
ter be getting back. I'll take . cross.
town car. We shouldn't be seen to.
gether in the middle Of the city"
Say" said MCGEE as they turned.
"why don't you ever let me see you
between times? Course you must keep
away from mo now. but after this
thing IL settled. want you to come
out to lunch and dinner. We might a.
well be friendly"
After this thing is settled-oh
you're a cop after ALL" said Rosalie,
Before McGee could unravel this cryp
tic. she resumed:
Haven't you ever thought what
we're doin'-we two, gadding about
talkin' Of lunch and dinners? You've
been a cop too long, l guess. ! had
sittin' with myself last night. II
we aucceed-if you make a good case
of II. an II git what I'm after-some
body goes to the chair. That's what
we're doin'. You don't think Of It
You're a man an \ cop. But do"
Quired MCGEE, regarding her narrowly
mo. but enough to make me sure
the right one goes. and enough tc
make me want to stop thinkin' oi
what will happen when we gel
through" Her voice caught on this
MCGEE looked at her sharply. HeI
eyes were swimming.
They were at the car. 'I1l send fol
you when wanted. Martin McGee," she
said. AN remember purple auto
veil in my right hand"
Rosalie did not return home at once
Instead. she proceeded to that house
in the Latin Quarter before which she
had paused and considered a problem
three days before. 1t is one Of Rosa
lies peculiarities that she shrouds ev
erything in mystery. but let's out 6
clew here and there to puzzle the OBJ
server and to satisfy her individual
sense of humor. l who write Of heI
have caught that trick from Rosalie
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-05-19
What Puzzled Her.
Grand Rapids, Mich.

little girl, aged three, had been
breathlessly watching the terrible vii.
lain at the movies. When he reached
railroad bridge she turned to her
mother and asked:
"Oh, muvver, what's he going to do
now?"
He's going to blow up that
bridge"
But, muvver," came back the small
inquiring voice, how can he get
enough bref?"
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this effort. The picture as a whole, >
said he. "aint half bad. but can't
stand for these mosquitoes You must
paint them out. or the bargains on
They're calculated to scare folks on
instead OF attraction them here
illustrated Sunday Magazine.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-05-19
CHAPTER XII.
Tho Perez Family.

In a remote corner of Central Park,
Rosalie was holding conference with
Grimaldi. her specially-assigned detect
i've in the Hanska case. Il think"
said Grimaldi. that the real name is
Perez"
How did you get thatr
1T took little time. First frisked
his room. I went in A. . gas inspse-
tor.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-05-19

The mind cure may be all right
but the patient must have a mind OF
his own to start with.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-05-19

Red Cross bag Blue. much better, goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer. Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-05-19

The optimist generates lot of hope
that never comes out.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-05-19

Stopped Quickiv. Fifty years Of interrupted
lasting results LARGE TRIAL BoTfTE Fasn. DE
kLISE COMPANY, Rcd Hank. N. J.-Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-05-19
Fly Poison Kills More Children
Than All Other Poisons Combined
For Safety's Sake, Use -

Is there in your home, anywhere
within baby's reach, a saucer of
arsenic poisoned paper floating in
water, or a can with a sweetened
poisoned wickf
During 1915. 26 cases of fly poisoning
were reported from II states: In 1914. Is
cases from II states. Fly boiSon kHiI nro,s
children than all other boisoHJ combined.
Yet fly poison stin Is left unguarded
except In the homes where mothers have
learned that the safe. sure. on-pOisorOnJ.
efficient fly catcher and destroyer Is \
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1916-05-19

The Journal OF the Michigan State Medical
Society comments thus In q recent issue:
Symptoms OF ars enical poisoning are very
similar to those of cholera infantum; un-
doubtedly q number of cases of cholera In
fantum were really cases of arscnica al poison
ing. but death. II occurring. was attributed to
cholera infantum.
I'VE repeat, arsenicai fly destroying de-
vices are dangerous and should be abolished.
Health officials should become aroused to
prevent further loss of life from their source.
Our Michigan Legislature. this last session.
passed a law regulating the sale OF poisonous
6y papers,"
The O. & w. Thum Co.
l.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-18
Tricked the Colonel.

Some Irishmen are nothing If not
ingenious. Here is a good story told
of one, a terrible scamp serving in
South Africa under Colonel Hamilton
Browne. On discharge he asked for
a character and was given one by the
colonel so bad as should ordinarily
have barred him from employment for
ever
Some time later the colonel met him,
most prosperous man and about to
embark for the mother country.
But" said the colonel, how was it
that people, reading such character
as | gave you should have been so
taken in?'
Read it," the scamp replied. ''Never
a one of them read it and for very
good reason. as not one of them could
read a word of English. 1t was the
lion and the unicorn fighting for the
crown on the top of the official paper
that did the trick. and that's what
wanted when I troubled you for a
character So long. colonel. There's
the all for the shore bell ringing.
Good luck, and many thanks. as it's
through you I'm in for a high old
time"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-18

Press day was nightmare Friday
for Editor Kramer of the Marmarth
Mail. During the hours of the night
a printer skipped with all small tools,
rules, cash and other equipment.
The New York Store have material
ly increased their floor space in their
bargain basement Recent additions
give them space 25x75 feet in size,
making the basement an exceptionally
large one-at least 75x100 feet in size.
New floors have been laid, and taken
in connection with the other extensive
improvements that are in process of
completion the New York store will
soon have one of the largest, best
lighted and most convenient base
ments of any store in the city.
Mrs. H. R. Geiselman accompanied
by Mrs. John Bitter of Donnybrook,
came to the city Thursday, bringing
the little daughter of Mrs. Gieselman
down for the purpose of having her
arm examined by an X-ray machine.
The little sufferer fell into a hole
while playing about the house We'd
nesday, fracturing the arm just be-
low the elbow, and before the doctor
arrived the injured member had
swollen to such proportions that it
could not be determined definitely if
the bones had been placed in position
without the aid of an X-ray machine.