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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-16
MOUNTAIN vIEW-POPCORN

Hazel Price was a visitor at the
Boutleur home last week.
The play given by the Kid Koaedy
club of Salem at the schoolhouse Sat
urday night was well attended. The
boys did splendidly in acting out their
parts and the audience was kept in
laughter throughout the play.
The ladies' aid held an all-day
meeting at Mrs. Schindler's Thurs
day. The morning was spent ill tack
ing quilt, and the afternoon was
spent piecing one.
The farmers are busy plowing and
pruning their orchards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grice spent Sunday
with their daughter, Mrs. Charles
Schwartz
Mrs. Fry spent a few days in Dali
las last week visiting friends.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-16
A SELF SUSTAINING NATION.

Should this country be drawn in
to the great war it would have al
least one vastly important advantage
over the several nations already en-
broiled, in the fact that with respect
to supplies necessary for the welfare
Of the people, as well as for the con-
duct of war, it is self-sustaining. In
other words, this country produces
practically everything it needs to
house, feed and clothe its people, and
its mineral and other natural re-
sources would permit it to live within
itself almost indefinitely, even if it
was shut off from other parts Of the
world, just as Germany is at the
present time, and as the Teuton al
lies would like to impose on their en-
emies, if they can raise barrier by
means of submarines.
OF course it is true there are some
commodities extensively used in this
country that are largely or entirely
imported, for instance, coffee, tea,
sugar, rubber and silk, and there are
many other lines Of imported goods
and commodities that materially con-
tribute to the pleasure, comfort and
convenience Of the American people,
which would be missed by the latter
should an actual embargo be placed in
operation. But this does not alter
the fact that if it came to the pinch
the American people would manage
to get along nicely, and with little
if any discomfort, should they, by
any possible chance, find themselves
compelled to rely on the produce and
resources of their own land
In this particular the United States
is vastly better off than any Of the
European nations now engaged lin
war, for all of them are more or less
dependent on other countries for
things that are vitaly essential to
their welfare. England, most of all,
is forced to depend on outside sourc-
es for her food supplies, although this
also is serious problem with France
and Germany, and some of the small
er belligerents. Metal, coal and pc
troleum supplies furnish another vital
question to most of the beIligerents,
and the cotton raised in this country
is an important factor to several of
them.
Germany has performed wonders
in trying TO keep going on her OWL
products and resources, but the diff
culties of this task have taxed the
skill and wisdom of even that re
sourcefu and highly organized ma
tion. And although this country is
not likely to be put to the same test.
it is a matter of no little satisfaction
to know our experts calculate this ma
tion would find it Il comparatively ,
easy matter to get along, even If ev-
cry avenue of outside communication
should be closed. 1t would not be
pleasant. of course, and some chang
es necessarily would occur, but there :
would be no suffering and but little
inconvenience. And there is not a
nation in Europe but gladly would
change places with us, in this condi.
tion of conceded advantage {
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-16

Another reason why we shall per-
haps not have any drastic good roads
legislation is that opinions dicer SO
radically upon the matter as to the
best legislation to enact. There is one
point on which all agree fairly well,
however, and that is if possible we
should get the good roads without
the necessity of paying for them.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-16

1t has been decided to hold the pres
idential Inauguration just as though
that was the only business the coun-
try had to look after. The Washing
ton hotel keepers need the money just
that badly.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-16

1t is said that American manufac-
turers can make 400 aeroplanes a
week, and the ease with which these
machines have been smashed up in
the past indicates that such a supply
would be none too large.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-16

General Carranza has sent his
"best wishes' to the German kaiser.
Which may mean much or little, ac,
cording to how you look at it.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-16

Japan is planning to build a much
larger navy, says dispatch. Anoth-
er little hint to cause Uncle Sam to
sit up and take notice.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-16

The ground hog seems to have siz-
ed things up pretty we'll.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-16

FOR SALE-Clean vetch seed at three
cents a pound, baled cheat hay at
$3.50 a ton and oats, at going
price. A. R. Brown South Red 35,
Dallas. 86-104c
FOR SALE-EarIy' Irish Cobbler
seed potatoes, '$4 per sack. A. H.
bennett. Crowley station. Phone
Rickreall 2x552. 101-102
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-16

WANTED-Pony or small horse for
children. Must be gentle. G. II.
Bronson. Phone IA. 10I-102c
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-16

WANTED-To trade modern home
situated on corner of Jefferson and
Maple streets for orchard or small
farm near Dallas. Carl Gerlinger,
phone 1893. 97-105
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-16

FOR SALE-At a bargain, my resi-
dence property in Perrydale. 812
acres, good house, barn and out
buildings. Acetylene gas lights in
house and barn. Bearing family
orchard Of 25 trees. Close to school,
postoffice and railroad station. j.
A. Baxter, Perrydale, Ore. 99-3c
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-16

FOR SALE-Fist class, improved ap-
pie orchard; from 10 to 80 acres.
Inquire at Observer Office. 98-103c
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-16

FOR SALE-New, modern five-room
bungalow on Washington street,
terms. McBee Land Co. T-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-16
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WANTED-Stump puller, in good
condition. Must be bargain. p. O..
Box 627. 100-10lc
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1917-02-16

WANTED-Plain sewing. Mrs. Ber-
tha Payne, Ellis street, two doors
north Young's Grocery. 100-101c
The Holly chieftain., 1917-12-21

Job Printing AZ ohAss.s.n omss
The Holly chieftain., 1917-12-21

Newton y. Baker, Secretary Of
War. estimates the LOSSES up to
June ! Of the British expeditlonary
forces In draths In action and from
woundp At per cent Of the total
ot all men sent to France since the
beginning Of the war. He adds
The Holly chieftain., 1917-12-21

that the ratio Of losses Of this char.
acter today because Of improved tac-
tics aud swiftly mounting allied
superiority In artillery. n less than
I to every 100 men.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14
get READY TO FIGHT
SENATOR reed URGES
Missouri Solon Believes War Declare
ton Almost Inevitable.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

the time this comes about by big nations
being afraid of each other.
Our safety Hes in being republic.
There are monarchs who blaspheme Goo
py saying they have His sanction to rule
over men. Every day that republic
exists. 1t is thorn In the side of some
monarch. They ale descended from the
roober barons, and today they are car
lying out the same actions and teaching
others TO rob and kill. IT is time that we
laid aside piatitudes and dealt with the
hard, cold facts. There are blood
spiotcbes on every page in history. Do
they not teach US something? Wars are
no longer fought between armies, they
are fought between peoples. Whole ma
tons are mobiiized. The soldiers wear
shoes, use guns, eat food and carry
equipment that is made thousands of
miles away.
Would Mobilize Resources.
But It VIII not take us as long to
&c. ready as 1t did some European
peoples. Our country is SO big that
its resources are incalculable. They
should be mobilized. Our business
men are the proper means As an or
ganixation united to thrash out difn-
cult problems to aid in this work of
preparedness.
THE conditions of one hundred
years ago are just the opposite of to-
days Anything that happens in Eu-
rope of any Importance affects us. We
cannot get away from 1t. In the past
one hundred years we have not evolu-
tfonixed, we have revolutionized. The
change has been so swift that few of
Us noticed It. Frederick William
started the preparedness movement in
Germany and II has been growing ever
since We must prepare it we are to
exist Our men must be trained to
handle the guns.
ITO operate q modern battery re-
quires skill and training. We must
begin and train our young men 20 han
die these guns. SO that when the day
comes we will be ready. Unless God
changes the hearts OF men, We must
be prepared to stand up for America
and Christianity"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14
CABINET SPLIT over
ARMING MERCHANTMEN
President Soon Expected. However
to Provide U. S. Ships Protection.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14

states may be freely used by the war
ships of any other belligerent." The open
ing the ports would be dependent on the
proclamation of the President.
Senator Stone, chairman Of the Foreign
Relations Committee, 20 which the Saols-
bury bill was referree. declared him
self opposed to the measure. Senator
Salisbury said. however. that he would
make a vigorous effort to secure a report
on the bill from the committee today.
Efforts to secure the consent OF
Great Britain to change the port OF
search for transatlantic ships to Hal
flax. Nova Scotia. instead of Kirkwali
England, were resumed yesterday by
the Dutch Minister. Chevalier Won Rap
pard He conferred at length with
British Ambassador Spring Rice Hol-
land has stated that IL this change Is
made her ships now held in port will
resume sailings.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14
Dance in THE DARK
AT VALENTINE BALL
Southern Society Wooes Terpsiehore
in Novel Fashion.

Dancing in the dark. save for the kalei-
doscopic flashing OF colored lights, was
one OF the features OF the Valentine Ball
held by the Southern Society of Washing
ton in the New Willard last night.
Before the dancing began. Capt. c. c.
Calhoun, president of the society. an
nounced to the assembly that this year
St. Valentine would be represented "by
the grace. charm and adornment of a
lovely woman" Whereupon the curtain
OF a flower bower, in the center of the
hall. was dropped. and the lovely st. VAL
entine, who was impersonated by Miss
Virginia Herford. and her two cupids, the
Mistresses Miller and Burger, were re-
vealed.
The dancers then passed the bower and
received as favors various colored bal
looms.
Those in the receiving line were Capt.
e. c. Calhoun. Gen. W. c. Gorgas, Gen.
and Mrs. Frank McIntire. Mrs. Ely Ban
ford Smith. Mrs. r. D. Shepherd and Mr..
and Mrs. r. w. Woolley.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14
CLERK SO YEARS; GIVEN RAISE

Miss Eliza r. Hyde. Of Vermont. who
for ffty-two years has been employed
in the Comptroller Of the Currency's Of
fee. was promoted yesterday from a
81 400 a year position to one paying 81, 800
Miss Hyde is IS years old, and attributes
her long life and activity to the fact that
she eats very little meat
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14
TALKS ON COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
qnesdon of Organization.
Knapp Tell. Copferen.
DR.

Or; Radford Knapp. OF the DepartneDf
or Agriculture, gave a talk on corr
munity work at the Community Copfer-
ence at the Wilson Normal School las,
night
community spirit" he said, 'is a cues
uon OF Organization. Every one should
nave something TO do. Fr1epdliness
shouio De encouraged The welfare OF a
community depends upon an exchange Of
interests"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14
DRY" EXHIBIT MOVES.

Exhibits OF the Anu-ssloon League.
showing the effect Of indulgence in into1i-
cants, Will be exhibited at lsss New York
avenue today following the removal OF
headquarters from 1877 @ street north
west II is the same exhibit DISPLAYED al
the San Francisco fair.
Miss Edith NJ. Wills, director OF the
exhibit, was the speaker last night and
Will speak again tonight.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14

tion OF international law upon the high
seas, would provide that whenever any
he.lfgerent In war 10 which the United
States Is not engaged shall engage in
or permit a course of warfare or use
a method not justified or warranted by
the laws of war;, the ports of the United
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14

whose personal friendship has been un-
waveItng through the trying years OF the
war. In the last days have received so
many cordial farewell messases that II
was impossible for me 10 thank them
ell individually. Countess Non Bernstort
joins me in this expression OF our deep
est personal gratitude. ] hope that war
may be averted and that the old friendly
rels tons between the United States and
Germany may soon be restored"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14
U. s. Officials With Party.

Countess Won BernsTorfT and the en-
tire staff of embassy attaches and
servants were in the departing party.
AcCompa nying the party were Third
Assistant Secretary OF State Breckin-
ridge Long and Barney S. Robin, a
diplomatic officer. who were specially
designated by the State Department TO
make the trip and look after the COM
forts of the party until they sail.
These officials, together with a squad
of Secret Service men. will remain con-
stantly with the departing envoy until
the ship leaves.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14

The Renfrew CCsnsdsl board OF educa-
tion is making arrangements for evening
Industrial classes.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-14
VON BERNSTORFF OFF
PRAYING FOR PEACE
German Ambassador and Party 10
Sail Today.
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

within the station rotunda tonight to
catch a glimpse of the departing Am
bassador, but there was no disorder The
German officials walked through lanes
Of police to their train. the crowds re-
naming silent as they went hurriedly
through the passageway. The Bernstorn
special left at 1910 a. m.
The embassy throughout the day
was thronsed with friends who called
to wish Count and Countess Won Bern
sto.ff bon voyage" The diplomat
md his wife must have been deeply
touched by the evidences of friendship
exhibited. The Count and Countess
have been lionized by society for
years. and today at the embassy the
farewell parties that marked the last
hours Joined in singing Aud Lang
Syne."
Regarded as Victim.
To these and hosts of others the de-
parting envoy is regarded as a victim
Of Germany's broken promises to this
nation aud they still hold him in the
highest esteem.
About twenty-five newspaper men
called at the embassy to bid the for
mer Ambassador goodbye. He receiv-
ed them in the ornate red room of the
embassy. To this group. with whom
he has always been a prime favorite.
he vainly tried to conceal the sorrow
he felt. He was utterly broken and
down hearted. He said he would go
direct to his home near Munich, in
Bavaria, soon after reaching Ger
many. First of all. he will report to
the foreign office at Berlin. Asked
IL he had any farewell message. the
diplomat dictated this statement;
I'm leaving the United States after o
stay of eight years, / wish TO extend TO
my many personal friends my heartfelt
thanks for the great kindness and cordial
hospitality which has been shown me-
My heart is full Of gratitude to those
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-11-29
LIVE news FROM
TWELFTH COMPANY

A week ago today the Fort Candy
boys played their first football game
with the First Battalion at Fort Stew
ems, being beaten 1876 The 18th Co.
was ably represented by Sgt. Ford at
fullback and Pvt. Ekstrom at halfback.
Mechanics Button and Imholz and Sgt.
Baker did their share of good work on
the line. However, the boys have had
their regular practice broken into so
much recently that they find it hard to
get into good shape for the Thanksgiv-
ing day game. as they are told the
Hood River gridiron warriors are a
formidable bunch.
During the past week the 5th Co.,
stationed at Fort Candy, has been re.
lieved of all the special duty work and
these positions are now filled by mem
bers of the 18th Co. The appointments
are as follows:
Provost Sergeant, VIM. Chandler
searchlight operators, Gibson, L. S.
Howard, Lewis. Howard; post ex.
change clerk, johnson; steam plant
operators, Littlefeld, Miller, Jackson,
Forsberg; power plant operators, Shay,
Boyington, Wykoff; teamsters, S.
Slutz, Robertson; post carpenter,
Elan; provost guard duty at Astoria,
Copper headquarters janitor, Cutler.
Bugler Sidney B. Carnine has re.
ceived an appointment to attend the
Coast Artillery school at Fortres;
Monroe, Va, leaving last week, where
he will study radio work.
Privates Sam and Delbert Slutz are
home on ten day furlough because Of
illness in their family.
Both Companies at Fort Candy have
been busy the past week tearing dowr
some old buildings and getting sits
ready for the new cantonments which
will be erected in the very near future
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-11-29
WOOLPERT EXPECTS
LIMITED EXPORTS
=.

Although other northwestern apple
shippers have expressed themselves as
having given up hope of exporting ap.
Piles to England this season, A. E.
Woolpert, of White Salmon. northwest.
ern purchasing agent for Dan Wuille &
Co., London fruit merchants. Is of the
opinion that American apples will be
admitted to England as soon as the do.
mestic supply of fruit is consumed.
IL am advised, says Mr.. Woolpert,
who is visiting the local Office of Dan
Wuille & Co., "by my home Office that
the apple crop Of England this year.
while it is of poor quality, furnishes
the people with the necessities of fruit
acids needed in a well regulated diet.
The home crop, however. will be all
used up by the latter part of Decem.
ber or at least by some time in Janu.
airy. Then, although the embargo will
not be lifted, England is going to i'm.
port American apples | am advised
that the food administration fully real.
ICES the necessity of fruits They must
have apples. and they can only be hat
from America.
"Our firm imported approximately
900 carloads of apples last year. We
expect to be permitted under license te
handle a percentage of this number
lthis year. From advices ] receive
believe the percentage may run al
high as so per cent. We are making
preparations for the time when the
English domestic apple crop will have
been consumed and are storing ade
lquate stocks Of fruit at Atlantic ports
Because of the Englishmen's prefer
ence for the Newtown. my firm advises
Ime that the fruit of Hood River ant
White Salmon, where this variety pre-
dominates, win be first to go abroad.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-11-29

Between December / and Christmas
Oregon will fire 1000, 900 bullets at the
kaiser's ally, tuberculosis.
Business men. housewives and school
children at one cent each will buy
cherry Red Cross Christmas seals.
The resulting fund will be used partly
in Americas fight to keep from the
trenches and cantonments the scourge
of tuberculosis that has already sent
hundreds of thousands of men back
from the allies trenches, and partly in
the well organized work of the Oregon
Association for the Prevention of Tu-
berculosis in this state.
Mrs. Sadie Orr Dunbar, secretary of
the Association, will act as campaign
manager. Headquarters are in the
Corbett building. Portland. Those de-
string information may also communi-
cate with A. l.. Mills, president of the
First National Bank, Portland, who is
president of the Association, or with
the State Board of Health, which is
utilizing the research and survey work
being done comprehensively through
out Oregon by the Association in order
to locate all afflicted with tuberculosis
and see that they get instructions, and
il necessary sanitarium and nursery
care, in their fight for health.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-11-29
Lieut. Hurlbaft Goes East

Lieutenant Carroll M. Hurlburt, Hood
River county engineer. who has been
stationed for the past several months
at Vancouver barracks, after q short
leave here with his family, left Mon
day for Camp Meade, Md, where he
will be attached to the 23d Engineers,
the members of which are training for
highway construction. Lieut.. Hurl-
burt, who will receive a captaincv
next month, has been in charge of the
road construction here. A graduate of
the University of California. he has
had experience in highway building in
Alaska and different parts of the
northwest.
Mrs. Hurlburt and little daughter
viii leave, as soon as crops of their
Oak Grove orchard home are cared for,
for Portland to visit with relatives.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-11-29
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS

Notice is hereby given that the
County Superintendent of Hood Riv-
er County, Oregon, will hold the re-
gular examination of applicants for
State Certificates at the High School
Building as follows:
Commencing Wednesday, Decem-
Der 19, 1917, at 800 o'clock a. m,
and continuing until Saturday, De-
cember %, 1917, at 400 o'clock p.
m.
Wednesday Forenoon
U. S. History, Writing (Penman-
ship, Music, Drawing.
Wednesday Afternoon
Physiology, Reading, Manual Train
ing, Composition, Domestic Science,
Methods in Reading, Course of Study
for Drawing, Methods in Arithm tic.
Thursday Forenoon
Arithmetic, History of Education,
Psychology, Methods in Geography,
Mechanical Drawing, Domestic Art
Course of Study for Domestic Art.
Thursday Afternoon
Grammar, Geography, Stenosrc ply,
American Literature, Physics, Type
writing, Methods in Language, The
sis for Primary Certificate.
Friday Forenoon
Theory and Practice, Orthography
(Spelling). Physical Geography, En-
glish Literature, Chemistry, Physi-
cal Culture.
Friday Afternoon
School Law, Geology, Algebra, Civ
il Government.
Saturday Forenoon
Geometry, Botany.
Saturday Afternoon
General History. Bookkeeping.
L. B. Gibson,
County Supt. of Schools.
4s-5lc
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-11-29

SO; l.. B. Gibson, expenses, $25.11;
Hood River Water Dept, water,
$1.25; Mrs. ]. E. Van Nuys, vital sta
tistics, So; Allen o. Adams, vital sta
tistics, $3.50; c. H. Kovale, damages
Columbia River Highway; D. w. Vim
son, hauling tools to bunker, $50;
s. S. Turnbull. labor, $10S.95; Trarns-
fer G Livery, carriage, $3.50; The
Heights Garage. supplies, $7.1v; l.. A.
Kerr. cable, $12; G. A. Rand, driving
truck and repairs, $110.S0; August
Peterson, labor, $4.25; Slocom and
| Garfield, supplies, $3.50; A. C. Sta
ten, mdse, $13; Stewart Hardware
Company, $3.50: Stanley-Smith Co.,
| lumber, 1854; F. M. Slavens, expens-
es to Salem account of bridge, $3.50;
, Sonnichsen Printing Co., supplies,
S1925; The Dalles Hospital, care of
A. L. Holt, $3.50; Post Canyon Lbr.
Co., lumber, $59.42; Portland Motor
Car Co., 1910; Perigo & Son, gro
ceries, IS: Pacific Power & Light GO,
power and light, s46.S0; Mt. Hood
Milling Co., lumber, $159S; w. L
Nichol, supervisor, $3.50; Oregon
Washington Telephone Co., phone,
$s.S5; r. ]. McIsaac, supplies, 1910;