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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06
1T COULDN'T BE DONE.

Somebody said that it couldn't b
done
But he, with chuckle replied,
That "maybe it couldn IT, but ht
would be one
Who wouldn't say so till he tried.
So he buckled right in with a trace
of a grin
On his face, if he worried, he hid it.
He started to sing as he tackled the
thing
That couldn't be done, and he did it.
Somebody scoffed: "Oh you'll never
do that;
AT least no one ever has done it. -
But he took off his coat and he took
off his hat
And the first thing we knew he d be-
gun it.
With a lift of his chin and bit of a
grin,
Without any doubling or quit it.
He started to sing as he tackled the
thing
That couldn It be done and he did it.
There are thousands to tell YOU it
cannot be done
There are thousands to prophesy fail
ure;
There are thousands to point out to
you one by one
The dangers that wait to assail you.
But just buckle in with bit of
grin,
Then take off your coat and 90 to it i
just start in to sing as you tackle
the thing
That "cannot be done'' and you III
do it. Contributed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06
WIDOW PENSIONERS.

A law of especial interest to the
widows of soldiers and marines was
passed by congress during the final
stages of its recent session, and sign
ed by the president on September s.
Under this law the widow of sold
Ter, sailor or marine who served in
the civil war, and who was his law
ful wife during such period of ser
vice; or the widow of soldier, sail
or or marine who served in the civil
war, the war with Mexico or the war
of 1872, and who has reached the age
of seventy years, is entitled to a pen
sion of 500 per month. And if such
widow already is a pensioner, under
the old law, mere statement of
facts, made in proper form and filed
with the pension department, will Sc
cure an increase to the rate noted.
This generous provision for the
widows of men who served their gov
eminent in the wars specified will be
a great help to many women of this
country. as the pension provided is
considerable increase over the rate
which heretofore prevailed. There
will be, however, much disappoint-
ment to pension widows who find
themselves unable to claim the in
crease on account of not yet having
reached the age of seventy, And in
truth it does seem this is a rather
extreme limit, and one that probably
will cause serious effort to be made
to induce congress to modify this
clause of the law so that younger
widows, who otherwise are qualified
to secure this benefit, may come under
this law for larger pensions.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06
SOME THINGS


The recent Methodist conferenc
during its entire session of nearly
week at Lebanon, was characterizet
by profound religious feeling, broth
erly spirit and a flow of wit and hu
NOR. Rev. Bennett s invitation to as.
semble in Dallas next year was one
of the humorous events of the meet.
ing. The Springfield pastor had pre-.
sented AN invitation when Mr.. Ben
nett addressed the conference. ~
bring you cordial greetings and a
heartily invitation from the church
the commercial club and the entire
city of Dallas. the Gem city of the
Salem district 1t has never had a
conference. Dallas Methodism is a
pioneer. 1t was founded in 1916.
Many eminent preachers have minis
tered at its affairs, men like DR..
Doane. Stratton. Flynn, Booth-and
myself. Dallas is on the map; it is
the center of things; all roads lead to
Dallas. But Dallas is a conservative,
old town. and I am the slowest thing
in the county of Polk. 1t needs the
of this conference to lar
it loose and set in motion some great
of progress. Come to Dal-
las, brethren. They are a hosptable
and warm-hearted people over there.
They enjoy great comfort and will
make You very comfortable. Why,
Bishop, even the Dallas mountains are
clothed with fir. Prunes and Pros
Rah! Rah! is the slo-
ran there. But brethren you will find
something better than prunes. Bish-
'p, I have been in Dallas now for
hree years and am a full-hedged Pill
rim Father IF this conference will
ONE to Dallas next year you will all
'e initiated into the mysteries of the
Pilgrim Fathers-for every one of
on will land on a Plymouth rock"
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06
DANGER AT GRADE CROSSINGS

The grade crossing danger has be
come a far more serious question
since the use Of the automobile has
become so general. 1t is question
that worries railroad managers prob
ably even more than it does the gen.
eral public, moreover, for every grade
crossing accident subjects the COM
panies to possible claims for damages,
to say nothing of the possible dam
age to trains themselves. To elm
mate all grade crossings is, of course,
out OF the question, as the expense
would be monumental. Therefore.
railway officials constantly are striv-
ing to reduce the grade crossing dan
ger in other ways-through the adop-
ton OF various safety devices, and
particularly by trying to educate the
public Especially autoists) to OBJ
serve the rule: "Stop, Look and
Listenn'
This is the burden of circular let
ters which are being sent out by
several eastern railroads and which
probably reflects the views of every
other railway company. It calls at
tention to the increasing number of
auto accidents at grade crossings and
appeals for public cooperation to re-
duce this danger. Tt suggests that
while drivers are inclined to regard |
certain crossings as especially dan
gerous, call" grade crossings are
dangerous. The best safety devices
are unavailing. moreover. when driv-
ers ignore warning signs and signals,
as they do with frequency. The only
safe plan, says circular, is to re-
and observe the rule, "Stop,
Look and Listen" And if the pub
lie will do this, it is suggested, grade
crossing accidents speedily will de-
crease, meaning the saving of many
lives and avoidance of injuries and
destruction.
This argument is sound and SEN
'ible, and it is to be hoped the pub
ic-autoists in particular-can be in
luced to follow the good advice of
cred. Auto accidents at grade cross
ngs are increasing with alarming ,
frequency. and there is tendency to s
,lace too much blame on the rail :
Dads. The latter cannot escape re-
possibility for negligence or care
of course but the public (
hould be willing to do its part to 7
educe the grade crossing danger. m
md one feature of this responsible f
Y calls on autoists to "stOp. look r
nd listen when approaching q
rade crossing, or at least to slow i,
own and make certain no train is il
preaching. before attempting to if
ross the tracks of a steam or electric N
ne. Nor should it ever be forgotten Il
rat "every grade crossing is dam a
nrous." " r.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06
JOKER" IN LABOR LAW.

The Democrats boastfully refer tc
the new federal child labor law pass
ed by the present administration, and
are using this as one of their cam
paign arguments. IF other democrat
ic campaign claims are as fimsy as
this one, however. it will not take the
American people long to see through
Democratic shams and pretense. For
it now is being pointed out that the
new child labor law has "joker"
in it. which virtually robs it of pre-
tended protection for child labor.
In other words. while the new law
purports to forbid the shipment in
interstate commerce of goods in
whose production child labor has been
used, it actually forbids such ship
meits only for thirty days after the
child labor has been employed. South
ern canning factories. for instance.
which are notorious offenders in the
of child labor. merely
have to store their products for thirty
days, after which they are free to dis
pose of their goods just the same as
before. And, of course, the same
method of evasion is open to all en-
ployers of child labor.
The much vaunted child labor law.
in fact. is not what it pretends to
be, and instead of being a credit to
The democratic administration it is
l reflection either on democratic hon
,sty, or on democratic ability in the
natter of law making. In other words. |
he democratic congress and the dem
'cratic president either Intentionally
eft vital loophole in the new enact
nent, or they carelessly neglected to
rame this law so it will actually pro
ect child workers and thus cure
yell recognized evil.
In either case the situation is not !
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06
DANGER OF SPECULATIVE BOOM

Financial writers declare this eoun-
try stands in danger of speculative
boom and they are warning the pub
lie not to join in a movement of this
character. Recently there has been
a rapid growth of speculative deal
ings in Wall street securities, and
recently there was a "two million
share day" on the New York stock
exchange-the highest record for
many years. The public, we are told.
is investing wildly, blindly and in
judiciously, lured on by the prospect
of quick and enormous profits. Yet
conservative bankers and financiers
are inclined to the belief that securi-
ty values already are unduly inflated
in many instances, and they prophesy
trouble-perhaps disaster-if this
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06
Boosters Boost.

The party of Albany boosters. in
several autos, who made a trip to
Independence, Monmouth and Dallas
Monday to distribute bills for the
roundup October 12-13-14, report a
pleasant ride. Instead of $50 autos
as reported in prospect in the Port
land papers, there were six or seven
Most of the many Albany auto crowds
that went to the fair did so by way
of the Pacific highway on this side
The boosters had a good time of IL
we're not disturbed by dust much.
Keeping far enough away from each
other for that. They did some effeo-
i've work in advertising the show and
good many Polk county people NAV
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06

creditable to the democrats, and in
stead of boasting of the new child
labor law they need to either explain
and defend its defects, or altogether
ignore it. Tt is not a good cam
paign argument for the democrats.
For like some of the other democratic
arguments and claims it is certain to
prove a boomerang, to injure their
own cause and furnish obvious advan-
tage to the republicans.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06
PUT MONEY IN THY PURSE



Many ingenius appeals will be made
to the voter to cast off the ties OF
party and vote for this candidate o.
that because "he is greater than his
party"
1t is well to keep in mind, however
uhat this is primarily a contest o1
parties and principles and not prim
arily contest between Mr.. Wilson
and Mr. Hughes.
The voter should carefully weigh
the evidence presented and determine
for himself which party and which
set of principles will better ad-
vance the interest of the country and
his own personal fortunes during the
next four years.
Perhaps the greatest issue Of the
campaign is that of whether or not
American industry and American la
Dor shall be compelled to compete
with the industries and the cheap la
Dor of Canada, Europe and Asia or
whether they shall be given the pro-
lection of reasonable and adequate
tariff.
The Underwood lava Democratic
measure-has been in effect since the
fall of 1913.
Under this law Canada is selling in
Oregon and Washington annually
about $25. 100000 worth of lumber
shingles. In the Canadian mills orr
entail labor is largely employed.
Under this law cherries grown in
Europe can be laid down in Chicago
and Cincinnati at 2 cents per pound
ess than the cherries grown in Ore
ron.
Dairy products from Europe and
Canada can be marketed in American
'ities for less than our own.
Fish caught by aliens in Canadian
waters are sold in this country in
Iirect competition with fish caught in
american waters by Write men.
Chinese eggs and other products are
old on the coast in enormous quanti-
increase last year being
1ore than $24,000,000 in excess of
he year before.
The $164,000,O0O balance of trade
I our favor in November. 1912-the
lonth Wilson was elected-was en-
rely wiped out in the spring of 1914
nd it went $11 100000 against us
efore the European war commenced
n August first of that year
Three million men were idle or
orking part time.
Soup houses and five cent lunches
ere opened in Portland and in every
;her sizable town in the country.
The European war saved the east
ut it has done little for Oregon
here we produce no munitions. barb
wire, automobiles or medical sup
les. 4
Democratic victory undoubtedly
cans a continuation of quiet times.
'centuated by similar conditions in
e east and middle west with the
osing of the war in Europe.
A Republican victory means the re-
'ening of Oregon mills and factories
revival of business in all lines; with
ork for everybody at good wages.
Tins is not a campaign dream.
We are not now concerned with
uses, but with consequences-con-
it is a fact that
I good times always come with Re-
blican rule and that tight times
vays travel in the same jitney with
Democratic donkey.
1t always will be thus until the
pard learns to change its spots and
) Democratic party its free trade ~
ories. -
In the meantime. let us vote for a
" mills and steady jobs and the
1tnrtS that raadv noeL ,,-:It -
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06

The bankers in convention have
discussed the proposition to retire
all the greenbacks and bank notes.
The general public is not greatly in
terested in the project, however, be-
cause the general public doesn't get
hold of enough greenbacks and bank
notes to make much difference to it
whether they are retired or not.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06

John M. Palmer, progressive nom
inee for vice-president this year, will
take the stump for Wilson. But it
will be rather hard shedding for John
with Roosevelt out "plugging" for
the Hughes and Fairbanks ticket.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06

The man who nominated President
Wilson at the st. Louis convention
this year has been defeated for the
democratic senatorial nomination in
New Jersey. An omen, perhaps.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06
Fairbanks Speaks Today

Caarles W. Fairbanks, republican
nominee for viee-president of the Tn
e yea states pa vii speak in Salem tOday
at $50 Several prominent Dallas 80, -
puoileans plan to attend
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06

be expected here during the roundup
and harvest festival. With big crops
and high prices there is prosperous
look to the Polk towns, the home OF
some of the finest farms in the val
lev. The number of modern farm res
idences attracts attention-Albany
Democrat.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06
OTHERS OPINIONS


An Albany physician was called
out of bed one morning this week
and asked why veal is hard to digest.
Early this morning the Democrat of
tice was asked what state made the
first star on the American flag. These
are busy school days.-Albany Dem
oc-at.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06

"Woolen fabrics are going up is
a market report. Modesty impels his
to remark that it is to be hoped they
will not get any higher than last
summers cotton fabrics.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06

The farmers of course are not wor-
rying over the prospects of higher
prices for bread. They 'are getting
their share of the profits.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06

Not even politics is sufficient to
distract the attention of some men
from the closing events of the base
ball season.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06

Ducks, like voters, are inclined to
be bit gun-shy at this season of
the year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06

Only thirteen more weeks of the
leap year, girls, so hurry up!
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06
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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06
FOUR HA'

While crI
just west Il
wife and N
two childreI
cape from 4
tor car frd
News. ThA
across andI
ter and ali
of the trail
them and u
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sharp curvd
did NOT see
TO stop tll
them.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1916-10-06

s
malt liquor,
express cor
will retain |
liquor for si
penalty forl
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18

One gown OF white tulle has SIX
panels outlined by old rose ribbon
reaching from bust to knees, passing
under a folded belt OF the tulle.
1t is evident that the American dress
makers are determined to use up all
during the summer. whether II 10 q
fashion or an economic measure, no
one knows, hut the result Is the same
The picot-edged silk ribbon probably
leads all the others; II not only trims
gowns, but hats and underlinen.
In the beginning of the furore fHf
ribbon it was the women who wore
it on their hats. but now II is the
youngsters between five and ten We rs
old These hats have the round CROW n
and the downward dipping brim wor,
by adults. but the crowns are made
entirely Of criss-cross. velvet ribbon
and there are long streamers that h Z
of the skirt. each finished with a pi" X
rose. Usually. when such hat
worn, there is a narrow, cravat BE-
of velvet ribbon which is loosely knot :
ted in front. its ends also finished with
pink roses.
The way that children copy their
mothers in clothes is laughable. The
waist all through the period of the
eighteenth century bodice worn by
grown-ups and now, IL Paris prophecy
be true the latter will not only go to
the fashions of the broilers for in
SEPARATION. but also to the cradle.
You know. the rumors of the return
to the Empress Josephine gowns are
really quite significant. On the face
of it. it might be wise to have a little
doubt as to whether the gowns that
you are ordering at this moment will
be available for next autumn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18

is net foundation with wide.
sprawling lace design worked over
part of the surface.
These skirts are made of one deep
Spanish founce or series OF graoeo
ruffles, placed at infrequent intervals
Lace skirts aplenty are being adViseo
by the dressmakers for women who are
looking for something newer than
chiffon and not as thick as wolfe.
This movement has brought in gowns
of black lace-the kind women wore
a quarter of century ago. They are
made of chantilly, of Cabot lace and
of large, figured silk. Spanish lace. The
latter is especially attractive, as 1t
comes in touch with a number Of Span
ish fashions which we have incor-
porated. The foundation is of net or
thin chiffon-not of silk or satin. as in
other days: therefore. 1t is available
for our hot summers.
White lace is lavishly used for all
kinds of frocks for the young girl this
summer. She even wears 1t in the
morning. in the form of Cherui,
shirt waist, which drops over a skirt
of white serge. belted in with two-incf
ribbon of white taffeta. with picol
edge.
There is a durable variety of white
tulle, which the smart dressmakers
advise for young girls. The new
frocks made of it are for the after
noon instead of the evening and are
given an air of so1idity by the lavish
application of colored ribbon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18
Sport Clothes.

JERSEY silks in pink. blue and green
stripes. usually combined with plain
white. comprise the most popular type
Of sport suit. Skirts are full and plain,
and Jackets in sweater models. Water
melon. blue. green and yellow are the
popular colors. The fabrics are novelty
materials. heavy linens. bold striped
cottons and gabardines. Velour and
worsted checks. bedford cords. piques.
pongees and taffetas. in plain and pat
termed effects, are also among sport
materials.
Sport coats, usually in checks and
stripes in bold effects, are knee length,
with collars so cut that they may be
buttoned up for motor or travel. Sleeves
are full at the cuffs and on the angel
type. Large buttons Of leather or
braid, with pockets and belts, form trS
principal trimming. Sport skirts az
usually quite simple and full. wiz
pockets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-18

G ONE of the newest lace-trimmed
~ evening gowns have a long apron in
| front and from three to ten hounces
over the hips to secure the pannier hip
effect. Evening wraps of silk have
with a deep shoulder cape of silver
lace. One made entirely of silver, lace
has a cape of fine, tulle. silver embroid-
cred.
Lace flounces are worn with panniers,
with part of the waist made OF printed
| taffeta Lace rufi1ed skirts and chinon
velvet tight waists are smart A Span
| ish mantilla of black val lace 10 lined
with fine white net lightly run with
silver threads. Long evening ana
dressy wraps are of lace or net, those
Of net frequently being edged with a
ruche of the same.
| short MORE taffeta skirt yoke has
La deep black lace drop thickly gath
| cred to the edge. Other designs have
lace edging trimming silk or net de-
signs.
Tinted laces are in dainty. light col
ors New lace motifs are in the form
landscapes. Black and white combina-
| lions in nets and laces are frightened
with Jet, blue, gold or silver spangles,
or gold or silver embroidery. Fine black
net laCeS are put Oh over idLSS-Poe-
termed white chantilly lace. giving
frosted effect. Flat panels at the side
or front, with a band used as hem,
are frequently of Venise lace.
A hounce of white lace showing be-
low a black silk skirt Is considered
smart, and cream lace skirts are trim
med with dark taffeta panniers. Blouses
of lace tulle or net have very tiny
silk braid appliqued in a fine pattern.
Colored tulle is beautifully embroidered
in Japanese Arabian designs. and
gold and silver LAGOS are combined with
cream guipure lace.
Forty-fve-inch embroidery hounc-
inee are used for skirts, but pannier
and tered fiounces are also made up in
narrower widths. The waist may be
of plain goods, such as organdy, bat
iste. lawn, etc, trimmed with frills or
pleatinRs Of narrow embroidery, or the
waist may be plain with wide sleeve
ruffies and a large collar of six-inch
embroidery.
Capes of embroidery to be worn with
an embroidered dress are new and
smart. Large patterns of embroidery
are used as an underdress with net
over. showing the work beneath In
fi1my effect.
Embroidered houncing with a net nm
ish on the lower edge. scalloped and en-
broidered. Is handsome for petticoats.
Pastel colored effects are seen on or
CANDY embroideries. A pale cham
payne Is very smart. White and tinted