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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-06
MAY USE BLACKBERR|ES
PUGH CONVINCED BLACKBERRY
IS SUBSTITUTE FOR HOP.
Industry Would Prove More Profit
able to Pickers; Falls City Land
May be Planted to Berries.

The Evergreen Blackberry is the
latest substitute suggested for the
universally condemned hop. Flax and
sugar beets are receiving the consid
Grafton of Independence farmers, but
C. L. Pugh, manufacturer of logan
berry juice at Falls City, is con-
vinced that the blackberry offers the
best solution of the problem for Polk
county.
Mr.. Pugh investigated the process
ing of the evergreen blackberry at
Eugene. Monday. He was the guest
of the Fruit Growers association
there. which has made an extensive
study of berries and fruits with ref
srence to their adaptability to the
soil of the Willamette valley, and al
so the market conditions bearing up
on each product.
10 Holt, manager of the Eugene
association. assured Mr.. Pugh that If
enough acreage was given to the ev-
eroreen within a sufficiently small "a
dius. that the industry would prove
a valuable one to the community IN
General. He said: "Picking ever
green berries is much more profitable
than picking hops and quite a payroll
rouId be built up around any town
that was willing to foster the indus
trv. The growing of the berries Is a
profitable occupation, too. FACTORIES
pav "a cents a pound delivered ana
tbe berries require almost the mni-
mum care of any product of the SOIL
Each bush produces an almost ineon-
ceivable quantity and requires only
So DAYS for bearing"
Mr., Pugh is satisfied that enough
ocreaoe can be secured within a ra-
dius of 7 or s miles around Falls Clty
70 iustify him installing machinery
for processing the blackberry. de
also has a scheme for cooperative
transportation from patch to factory
u,S;ob be is anxious to talk over with
thn farmers in his vicinity. 1t IS very
probable that the industry VIII VII as
sume active proportions within
ehort time.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-06

residents of, and representing the en-.
tire eastern end of Polk County con.
tiguous to the proposed bridge. adop;
these resolutions with all good feel.
ing towards the County Courts of
both Counties interested, and recog-
nlze the fact that each Court is act
ing, and wishes to act, for the very
best interests of all concerned. and
that an honest difference of opinion
exists, and we hereby declare it our
firm opinion that no headway can be
made in this matter otherwise than
by a compromise which will be in no
manner humiliating to either Court.
For these reasons therefore we
adopt these resolutions, and earnest
ly and profoundly urge their serious
consideration by said County Courts.
Resolved Further that a copy of
these resolutions be mailed, or deliv-
cred to each member Of the Polk
County Court and that they be Civ
en- to the press for publication.
The following committee was ap-
pointed by Chairman Gibson to pre-
sent the resolutions to the Polk coun-
ty court: A. R. Southwick, L. D
Gibson, R. W. Hogg, Mrs. Nellie Tay-
lor and William Pinckney This COM
mittee will meet with the county
court in Dallas tomorrow.
The meeting was presided over by
Frank Gibson as chairman and J. R.
Chapman as secretary. Talks were
made by Mr.. Gibson, Mr.. Chapman:
R. W. Hogg, l. L. Patterson, Mrs.
Nellie Taylor, l.. Grice, W. o. Nor
row, D. R. Ruble, and a score of 9th
ers, including several Salem citizens.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-06
HARD FOUGHT GAME Is LOST.
dallas Basketball Team Unable p"
Break Multnomah's Defense

Members of Dallas basketball team
are offering no alibis for their u 70
II defeat at the hands of the Multno-
nah club in Portland, Saturday
night. They are waiting for feoru- ,
ary II. when the two teams VIII 'ur1
n;sb the basketball classic Of the year
bere in a return game on the armory
floor.
An enormous crowd is expected to 2
v;tness the game; Dallas fans vii
turn out in a body and admirers oi
The local tossers from the surround
ing eountry will no doubt be on hand
A spccia. train of Multnomah ZuP
porters will help tax the seating ca
,aeitv tie armory, if present plan
ma riali7e.
TIE me in Portland saturda,
was q "safety-frst" affair. Bot
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-06
oRAToRIo CONCERT FRIDAY.
Local Talent viii Entertain at High
School Auditorium.

The Dallas Oratorio society concert
will be given on Friday evening, Feb
ruary 9 at the high school auditorium
Under the direction of Prof. Finley
of the Dallas schools, 40 voices have
been praetieing for the past several
weeks on the sing which promises to
be first-class musical treat for Dali
las people. Besides the work of the
chorus, Prof. Finley will give read
ings in Yankee dialect. Mrs. Finley
will sing several solos. Tickets for
the entertainment are on sale at
Stafrin's Drug store. Prices 25 and
35 cents.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-06
MAY CHANGE FIRE ZONE
COUNCIL SEEKS BEST PLAN
FOR OLD BUILDINGS.
Rock Quarry Bunkers Would Cost
Over $500; Fund Available Is
Not Over $500.

Whether it would be advisable or
not to change the fire limits Of the
city of Dallas caused a good deal of
discussion at the Council meeting last
night. Councilman Stats said he
was against changing the limits be-
cause a change for the benefit of
one would let down the bars for all.
Councilman Davis said that there
were some residence districts includ-
ed in the present fire zone which
wouldn't be in the business district
20 years from now and upon which
the council could not expect the own
ers to build fire-proof buildings.
No definite action was taken bui
the members of the council have the
matter under advisement and the fire
zone may be changed soon. The con-
sensus of opinion seemed to be that
there were purely residence districts
included in the present zone which
are at a disadvantage but that ii
is a hard matter to fix the fire limits
without some such state Of affairs
The present boundaries are OaA
street on the north, Washington OIL
the south, Church on the west and
Jefferson on the. east.
Two bids were submitted last nigh
for the construction of the bunker
for the municipal rock quarry. Ho
ratio Morrison bid 1890 and Barhan
Brothers bid 1858, with a provision
for allowing cents a pound for al
old iron the city has for the job ant
20 cents a square foot for all one
fourth inch steel on hand. The mat
ter was referred to the special rocs
quarry committee, of which Council
man Sweeney is chairman, to deter
mine which bid is the lowest anC
whether there is enough money avail
able to handle the project.
Tracy Stats, chairman Of the Fl
naneial committee, cautioned the city
fathers about the fund provided ii
the buget for roads and the like. HI
stated that there was some $1,000 II
the fund January /, but that $1O'
to $500 had been spent and that th'
remaining $500 or 5000 was no
enough TO build the bunkers.
Free band music will be enjoyed
BY the people of Dallas again tbii
wear. A resolution was unanimousl!
passed last night creating a s42'
band fund, $50 of which is to b
turned over each month, as long a
the fund lasts and the band main
tains practice and good standard o
music on occasions during the yea
that warrant the bands assistance
The resolution provided for super
visory committee TO be composed o
one member Of the council, one men
Der of the band and one member {
the Commercial club.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-06
n.,;s Furniture Company Improves

A few coats of paint and tne ne" %
,..i1srv a wi in the display room Of the Da-
gaii17D e. FDrniture company will be COM
pIste. uis The gallery extends from nea,
tbe p front Of the store clear arOnna a
Sentlv ~lrf sIoping incline furnishes s.Ia. tn'
sspnroaeh srT',s to the newly formed . sec. &c
appfOa p OtOrvT The improvement IS be.
inc made to allow the firm to carry
larger stock.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-06
en.-l January Rainfall

Rainfall for the month OF Ola 1anT%ss Ie.s
~.s tbs smallest in many years. Less =
than = ~ inches fell during the = mIn,u gau.
.aan 81 nonnared NM with 512 inches IN yol; Jan,
' as eo Ip1s and 465 in January ' islo
according ,se to government OOseTSallOus : : ahous
at1S, at S.Iem, The river is nov S.s ABOVE S,,s
- ~. low low water mark, an unusuall!
Inc INC stspe for this time Of the year
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-06
Literary Section To Meet.

The literary section Of the Wo.
mans club will meet at the home OF
Mrs. B. Casey Wednesday afternoon
At 2:3O. An interesting meeting i
promised.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-06
Bridge of Steel Over
with Concrete Ap-
on West End.

II 10 Hllt L Ulh COuhltl
HAT a low level bridge
concrete approach on
be built at once. A
lye was also chosen to
Esolutions to the Polk
Dmorrow.
Twas well attended, the
being large enoguh to
|sOple who turned out.
1--WE want a bridge i'm
Is an outstanding fea-
Ecussion which prevail
ban an hour on the res
ktically no considera-
ltO a concrete structure,
the cement bridge were
lid into, so clamorous
ling for steel.
lns which were adopted
he, and signed by S5
lived: By the people of
dtion of Polk County,
Ess meeting assembled
0ergon, on this 3rd
lg, 1917.
closing Of the Inter
at Salem, Oregon, we
suffer much inconveni-
Idal loss.
ie apparent necessity
TO be done, we of all
Of Polk County most
need of an immediate
bade by our County
rate with the County
EiOn Gonnty--irst, in
bme temporary means
traffic across the riv-
|nt; second, that the
II Polk County be urg-
in the true spirit of
ith the County Court
PITY, in taking the nee
Ward the construction
at once.
a saving, in engin-
alone, of from $15,-
in the cost of a bridge
'e most earnestly urge
S Of the State High.
At be accepted, and
bring and supervision
tlon of a new bridge
to them.
dissension and diff
|iOn has arisen, as to
nd of bridge, whether
v level, steel or con-
ith accept the recon-
be State Highway De-
their recommendation
be of steel, and ac-
0ns for discouraging
tal and of sound reas-
e is a low level steel
ply with reinforced
thes.
speetfully urge that
4 Court give careful
the plans for this
submitted by the
Commission, and ac.
Board of viewers ap.
hariOn County Court
ago the plans and
tations of which are
Punty Clerk s office Ii
All requirements Of
been complied with
plans we're accepted
y let at once and ac.
begun as soon as
permit.
reeiate the position
nbers of our Cour'
sasteful and extrav
fe of the road anC
'fing the year jus
the funds provided
year ago we're dis
iddition a deficit o.
At in order to pro
sOnstuction of thii
e, all road improve
coming season, will
e have to be eur
~ of the fact tha
E the amount eve
one year was pu
season. also th.
ndge is of genera
be people Of Poll
'eir help and coop
g now.
2 resolved that uf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-06
Lemon Tree Causes Comment

A lemon tree which was given 70
the library by Mrs. d. o. Bronson n
causing much comment BY vsitoN
at the local institution
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-17
INTERESTING NEWS OF
THE WESTON COPNTRY
lEast oreeonian speciaIl

WESTON. July INT. and Mrs.
John McRae and children spent Tues
day in Walla walla visiting friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graham. who
have been on a two weeks vacation
at Bingham sprines, have returned
home.
Mrs olive Morris spent Tuesday in
PendIeton visiting her daughter, Mr.
Lee McAtee.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Ross vfsiteI
relatives in walla walla during the
week.
Mr. aud Mrs Jess Mitchell and
children NJ GranRevilie Idaho who
have heeu visiting relatives in Wes-
ton during the past rwo weeks. hav"
returned home
IIosd Richie local barber. motor
81 to walla walla Tuesday
Mrs walter Wehh iandiadv ~ the
W. stor hotel left for Kellogg. ida
no. Saturdav Mr.. Blanch Lane has
rented the hotel and will hereafter
conduct the same
Mrs Cliff Cullev spent Thursday
in Walla walla visiting friends.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-17
ETHAN AIIF1N ENLIsTS
IN THE MARINE CORPS

BUTTE. Mont. July 17.-Ethan
Allen. a direct descendant OF the or
iginal Ethan Allen Of Fort Ticonder-
oga fame. was accepted for enlist
ment in the United States marine
corps here. today. He has been
principal Of scboo1 IN this state for
the last three years. and has also
taught in Ohio and North Dakota
Aliens enlistment recalls the early
days OF American history when Fort
Tlconderoga was held in turn by the
French and British until finally cap
tured BY his iliustrious Erandsire IN
I7T5. n is another reminder Of the
Wiping out Of old differences between
nations. happily now serving togeth-
er aKalnst a common enemy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-17
PEOPLE CUT DOWN
WASTAGE OF FOOD
Statistics of the Humble Gar
baRe Can Show New Spirit
of Economy.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE
pound loaf of bread is already selling
for S cents in some neighborhood
bakeries in New York City This fact
is disclosed in a report to the Food
Administration, following an investi-
cation.
Six hundred and fifty small bak-
cries were covered by the investiga-
tors. An astonishing range of prices
for the sixteen ounce loaf was
found, running all the way from to
Is cents In some instances the D
cent loaves weighed from seven to
fourteen ounces. The report makes
il evident that the retail baking of
bread in New York is far from stand
ardized.
Health departments in cities in all
parts of the country report great
decrease in the amount of garbage
collected during the last two months
Reports from Cleveland and Buffalo
show that during this period the
amounts of fats recovered from gar
bage at the city reduction plants has
decreased 40 per cent This is proof
that the public is watching the gar
bsge can as never before.
For the week ending June 30 the
visible supply Of wheat in the United
states decreased 1.45O,0OO bushels
from the week before. when it was
1859. 900 bushels Based on reports
up to June !. the estimated wheat
crop for 1917 was 56,000.000 bush
els
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-17


just returned from a trip to Spokane
where they witnessed the automobile
races in which few automobiles
were completely demolished and sew
eral persons injured
French" Dupuis has gone to Pen
dleton where lucrative position
awaits him.
Mr. and Mrs. william Lewis Of Al
berta. were guests Of M and Mrs.
James Compton during the week
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed waidingham have
gone to Enterprise oregon, 20 visit
relatives.
Fred Murray is spending the week
at Pingfham Springs
Mr. and Mrs Walter PAYNE spent
Thursday in PendIeton visiting rel
atives
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor have
gone 70 Grangeville Idaho to visit
friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Minnick Of ogden
I-tah s-e visiting 3frs. Minnick'T
mother. Mrs. oscar Keys Of this
citv.
Mrs Homer Hedrick who has
been visiting friends in Walla Walla-
has returnsd home
Miss Hortense Baker has gone 20
salt Lake To visit re;ativrs
Miss virginia Funk nf Walla Wal
s- --s-s.s--~- -alasras near Weston.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-17

The brilliant Russian drive in Ga
licla. the news of which sent wave
of patriotic rejoicing throughout rev
olutionary Russia was led by MIN
lister of War KerensKy in person. ac-
cording to dispatches from Petro-
grad. For several days before the
beginning of the offensive KerenskS
had been at the front, personally
urging the troops to fight for their
new-found freedom. herensky's ap-
peals had their effect. The soldiers.
who have most explicit confidence in
him. voted to resume the offensive
and the new Galician drive with the
capture of more than 10, 900 Teutons
was the result.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-17
DANIELS TABoos VICE IN NAVY
Guards Prevent Entry Of Uniforms
at NEWPORT Resorts.

/ Guards prevent Entry Of Uniforms
at NewpOrt Resorts.
| WASHINGTON. July 17.-Investi-
gatron of social conditions in every
community wheer marines or blue
| Jackets are modified viii be made
under a navy department order an
nounced today an Secretary Danele
mica ted that where necessary dras-
tic measures will be taken to insure
freedom from vice Armed naval
guards recently were stationed before
every immoral house in Newport. r.
l.. with orders to prevent the entry
Of any man in uniform.
In furtherance OF his policy OF pro-
vidiug the best moral surroundings
for men in the navy land marine
corps stations. Secretary Daniels to-
day appointed an advisory commit
tee TO cooperate with department Of
ficiaIs in welfare work RAYMOND
p. Fosdick. elected chairman or tn"
committee. also is the chairm1n OF
similar committee appointed for.
welfare work In the army ny Secre-
tarv Baker.
Severe measures will betaken. II -
said. wherever local authorities re-
fuse to cooperate
The welfare committee appointe1
by the secretary will give most n
its attention 10 activities within he
ca mps and viii he known az the ma
val commission on training activi-
ties" The members include selah
Chamberlain. San Francisco: r. =.
Meredith. Des MOines. and Mrs. FL
en- Ring Robinson. Denver.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-17

against submarine attack in the At
lantic in the first effort the Germans
have made to sink American vessels
carrying troops TO France. He with
his destroyers was prepared for the
attack the Germans made far in the
Atlantic, where it was not believed
would operate. In later
battle, off the coast of France, he
again put the submarines to flight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-17

James Brown Of Pendleton. broth
er Of William Brown Of this city.
was buried in Weston Friday after
noon.
Mrs Lethe King WAS in Athena
Saturday afternoon attending the fu-
neral of Grandma stamper
Mr.. and Mrs. Lon Harder Of MIL
ton were in the city Saturday visit
ing relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. John McRae spent a
portion Of the week in Pendleton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-17
WHY MARRIAGE is 4 FAILURE.

Surely marriage is a failure wheh
its essential purpose, the raising OF a
family of children. proves impossible,
In the childless home the married
pair though sometimes more or less
unconscious of the fact. grow disap-
pointed and lonely. Lacking the best
tie 10 hold them together they are
likely to drift apart. hence many
separations and divorces.
If every wife, whose physical stare
prevents motherhood. would try that
great remedy, Lydia e. Pinkham :
Vegetable Compound, there would be
far fewer childIess homes.-Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-17
WHITE BOOT SILK HOSE

good quality silk goes into our boOi
silk hose. For wear with low shoes they
are very desirable and economical. The
u
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-17
BATHING CAPS

A close fitting bathing cap adds much
to the comfort of swimming and indeed
it is a good thing to wear cap of this
kind even for the shower at home. Priced
each -.---.-.--.--.---------. soc to S1.OO
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-17
WOMEN'S BAND TOP UNION SUITS

These suits are KNIT OF very Tine SO1t
thread which make a sheer suit for
warm weather wear Durability is in
sured by doubling the wearing parts.
They are in white mostly, although some
are good shade of pink. The qualities
range in price.-------------- 75c to $Z.0O
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-17
sTx DAYS or 20 DEGREE HEAT
July Record Already Surpasses En-
tire Year 1907

SPOKANE. July 17.-when the
mercury climbed to 50 yesterday the
sixth day of Spokane's hot spell. the
city was credited with more 9O-de-
gree days in July than was recordew
throughout the whore of 1907. Only
four DAYS in 1907 registered more
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-17

than 90 degrees. The lowest temper
ature recorded yesterday was SO.
There has been practically no precip-
itation since June "a.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-17

Ruthless submarine warfare having
failed to bring victory to Germany,
the reaction has set in.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-07-17

The energy and intelligence Of Ad-
miral Sims saved thousands Of Ameri-
can soldiers on American transports
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-19
As Reported to The Vigilantes.

Recent dispatches from France tell
that German prisoners are disguised
with the action of their officers
whom they charge with holding back
and refusing to expose themselves to
the risks of war. Apparently our
officers are not adopting these leu
tonic tactics. On the contrary, it
appears that the whole Expeditionary
Army has been tremendously worked
up and stimulated over a story of
headlong daring in which three
American Generals figure The first
news of this to reach this country ap-
pears in a letter recently received by
Julian Street of The Vigilantes 1t is
from an American college boy serv-
ing in France, and reads as follows:
''The American soldiers over here
have been gaining in impressiveness.
We are all proud of them. There is
a story going around, and | hear it
from officers who say that they were
present, that three of our newly-ap-
pointed generals who were invited to
witness the recent French attack
north of Verdun, asked if they might
make the attack. So, instead of
standing back on the hill, they went
up and over with the French soldiers
At any rate the story gained credence
and the Allies troops have gone wild
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-19
TIE SLOGAN.

"Now is the time for all good men
To come to the aid Of the party"
/ write it down and and again
That sentiment hale and hearty;
It's a grand old phrase to practice on
When testing your skill at tipping,
And it meant lot in the days agone
When political times were piping.
"Now is the time for all good men
To come to the aid of the party"
1t once went great in the seasons
when
The partisan trend was hearty:
But now, in the days when we fight
the Hun
Because of his hate besotten,
That sort of phrase is through and
done,
Its potency is forgotten.
"Now is the time for all good men,
We need new line to finish
For strong as the hold of the old has
been
Its power and strength diminish;
So we cheerfully tap on the keys
again
And write, in our eXaltation,
''Now is the time for all good men
To come to the aid of the Nationv'
-Berton Braley.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-10-19
Our Soldiers In The Fiq1t

about it. 1t has raised a wonderful
confidence in our whole army.
1.-THE attack itself was a marvellous
thing. The strength and the spirit
of the French troops was a surprise
to all of US. even here, where we know
them so well. They went forward so
Tast that they had to stop to wait for
their own barrage to advance'ahead of
them. The artillery preparation,
which had been going on for four
days, was perfect. More and more
the allies are using up shells in place
of men. The number of French lost
was almost unbelievably small. There
were two barrage fires, by the way,
one to protect the infantry advance
and one behind the German lines,
which accounts in some measure for
the great number of German prison
ers taken. But the Boche are willing
prisoners. One hundred and twelve
of them, for instance, deserted from
a single Saxon regiment the night
before the French infantry advanced.
''Petain repudiates the great often
sive idea. A series of short quick
iabs all along the line is what he pins
his faith on. With the English adj
van e in Flanders and with the sur
prise of the Italian attack, it seems
to be working splendidly. At any
rate, France was never in such a state
of hope and confidence before"