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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16
THE FUNNYBONE


4 shabby man entered a small gem
eral store in a Scotch village and ask
ed the owner. a genial Scot who was
known far and wide for his 'pawky
humor, if he might have an empty
soap box. "All right" said the shop
keeper we can have one: but the
price is twopence." 'Tuppence" eja-
Quilted the applicant That's too
much money altogether. ] can get
them for less than that" Less than
twoence? You're dreaming man. re-
piled the other, who disiiked nothing
So much as haggiing. Where can We
get them for less 90 Down at your
neighbors Tamson's," was the rejoin-
der. "Oh." replied the man behind
the counter. apparently much relieved.
40 doubt ye would get them for less
there. but | was never fool enough to
leave my boxes outside on the pave
ment all night
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16
.Easf 0re8onIaI
AN INDEPENDENT NEwspAPER
SUBSCRIPTION RATES /,

66S,000 barrels a year ago. making a
total production OF flour. from July Isl
TO May s3rd. of 1Is.III.O 600 barrels.
against Ios.sO0,e 600 barrels a year ago.
1t was be seen from the fore
gong that the stock of available
wheat is being depleted more
rapidly than a year ago.
Should wheat be used as freely
as during the week ending May
2S there will be no wheat left
by August /,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16


X5 ing the League of Ma
IT tions do not know what il
is, they have not read the COW
enant, say the obstructionists.
They could also say that
there are people who put
money into banks without hay
ing read the banking laws. But
the average man knows that a
bank is the best place to put his
money. He may not know all
the directors or he may not un-
derstand their bylaws. But
his common sense tells him it is
a safer depository than barn
or some hole in the ground.
Many people have not read
the full League of Nations COW
enant. But they have never
theless grasped its essential
provisions. The dominant
thing about the League of Ma
tions is that it is an authorita-
tive world wide organization
to prevent wars, to reduce ar
maments and to provide for
settling international quarrels
on a basis of fairness rather
than by bloodshed. Ninety
per cent of the people know
this much about the league and
it is the chief thing to be
known.
Talk that people do not un-
derstand the league is bosh.
The people do understand the
league and that is what causes
the objectors so much grief.
People. are not fools. They
know black from white even if
they have not lived in Boston.
They know the difference be-
tween war and peace. They
know that lawfulness is bet
ter than anarchy and these are
the main things to know in or
der to understand the League /
of Nations. /
The people supporting the
league covenant know just as
much about it as do those OPP
posing. The difference is that
the supporters are guided by
common sense, the others are
not. The objectors say, figura-
lively speaking, that it is better
to put money in a barn than in
a bank. Those wishing to fol-
low such foolish leadership
may do so. 1t is good way 10
get not rich as you can prove
for yourself it you wish.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16
A moME OF MEMORIES

= a HOME OF MEMORIES
. There is "A home of memories
= lin solitude today.
Beneath the tangled haw-
thorne shrubs it hides it,
= self away:
= Among the hanging willows its
secrets. dear. remain,
q Until. hayhap, our worldly path.
= may lead us there again. e.
= There viii the JOYS of childhood
pleasures of long ago.
= Appear to claim our hearts :
= once more and lend us to :
: and fro: I
. All, yes, We lived among them I
, once, midst laughter all I
day long. I
, In fond belief that life was just !
a fantasy of song.
And though the soaring hand of :
Time may tinge her hair =
with gray.
Our thoughts will ever wander =
back 10 dreams of far >
away =
Those portals ever will remain =
reminders OF the past, -
Where Age may dwell as :
Youth again. where men, =
ories shall play. -
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16
That Was Different.

\ noted physician. particularly ex-
pedltious in examining the prescrib-
ing for his patients, was sought out
by an army man whom he polished
off in almost less than no time. As
the patient was leaving the doctor. and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16

Sour stomach. clogged up bowels.
pimples. blackhesds. foul breath. are
evils Of constipation. Hollistcr' :
Rocky Mountain Tea regulates the
bowels. purifies the stomach. expels
decay matter from system. Nature 8
w"ndrous herhs Positive results ne
Tea or Tablets,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16
PRAIRIE SCHOONER ME-
THODS ARE PASSING.

m HE reports on farm home
w. conditions in Umatilla
county throw light on
one reason why Umatiila
county farmers are so prosper
Gus. The farmers have good
wives who are true partners in
that they work hard and stand
some hardships that some sof-
ter handed ladies would not en-
due hence pass up opportuni-
ties to grow rich:
1t is plain however that in a
great many cases the womanly
member of the farming firm is
not getting square deal as to
household conveniences and
equipment. There is no reason
why prairie schooner styles in
house work should have to pre-
vail any longer, we are in the
motor age now. Generally
speaking modern facilities may
be had on the farm as well as
elsewhere. 1t merely means a
little expense but the good far
mer can afford it.
The hopeful thing about the
is that conditions are
improving not only on farm
homes but in town homes also. |
Labor saving devices are COM
ing into greater use every
where. That means easier and
faster housework and happier
homes. Incidentally it means
more time for good cooking
in itself is something not
to be sneezed at.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16
4 Woman's Way.

Mollie-Can you keep a secret, Pol
lie2
Toilie--Oh. yes ] can. But I am
fnghtfulIy unlucky in telling them to
other girls who can't
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16

said:
Il am especially glad to have met
you, as have often heard my father
Col. Blank, speak of you"
"Whatf' exclaimed the physician.
''are you old Toms son?'
Certainly"
"My dear fellow" cried the doctor.
filing that internal prescription In the
fire and sit down and tell mo what is
the matter with YOU"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16

Victor Berger, whose war
record is well known. says the
League of Nations will be lea
que of robbers. Do you need
anything further to convince
you that good Americanism
calls for adoption of the treaty
with the covenant included?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16
~~~~o%~~~~-

There is a Umatilla county
farmer who could sell his ranch
for $3.50, 900 but wont do it be-
cause of the excess profits tax.
This democratic administration
is the limit.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16

Will Uncle Sam have to be-
come Z mandatory for Mexico?-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16

With Billy Sunday here for
the Fourth of July celebration
we will have one sky pilot at
least and he is goin' hound.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16

Don't offer odds to. the elevator boy
or he'li.take you up.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16
but How Mas He Cured.

I'm troubled with buzzing noise
in my ears all the time"
Have you any idea as to the
cause?"
Yes, my wife wants an auto"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16

Those who have been wait
ing for prices to tumble are
now tumbling to the fact that
the price trend is upward.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16

The prune princes up at Mil.
ton are not worrying.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16

Wounded Severely.
Corporal Allen Norton. Portland,
Oregon,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16

While the seators talk th'
Germans wait.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1919-06-16
A BANK VERSUS A BARN

IA EOPLE who are support
~ ing the League of Ma
i l. L i. 4
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-12-25
Some Real Facts
! Are Given

bonds, if at par. 1t proposes that a
contract for the purchase OF the plant
be entered into between the Company
and the City Council, which contract
must be submitted at a special cleo
ton to the voters for ratification or
rejection, at the same time cs the
bonds are voted upon.
The main issue in this inquiry, IN
my estimation is: Will the gas plant
if taken over by the City pay it's own
way without increasing the rate or
adding any burden to the tax payer!
If this is answered in the affirmative,
the City should proceed to get it. II
the plant can not earn It's own way,
the purchase price, if cut III two,
would be too big. On the other hand,
if the price was doubled, it would still
be worth it, could it earn it's own way.
From an examination Of the Com
pany's earnings since August lst,
when the present rates went into ct
fec, under present cost of material
and labor, and considered in conjunc-
tior with tie steady increase of gas
consumption as shown over period
of four years, the following conclu-
sion can DE justifie! and substantiated.
That the earnings will provide:
(a) Interest on the bonds of the
purchase price asked.
(b) Provide sinking fund which
at per cent compound in
terest will retire the bonds
when due
Co An annual reserve emergen-
cy fund to meet any contin
gcncies.
(d) 4 surplus. which would JUS
tify reduction in the pres
ent rates at 25c per 1000 CT.
The foregoing does not take into
consideration the proceeds of the by
products, which would constitute quite
an item. There are also certain saw
ings that could be effected by COM
bination of the gas plant with the
present water and electric plant, now
operated by the Guy, not included
here.
There arc >arious and numerous
Io,nts, intimately connected with the
discussion of this subject, but I think
I have stated enough at present to
arouse the slumbering interest of the
gas-consumers. l am also afraid this
epistle is getting so long that it will
tax +he generosity Of my publisher to
the limit.
In conclusion, l refer again to the
passage Of the editorial quoted in the
beginning. ut is a matter Of vital i'm
portance to the people of Valley City,.
I might qualify that by saying that
it is the gas-consumers, present and
prospective, who are directly affected.
If the gas plant is to be taken over by
the City, the City's Administration
will be acting only in the capacity Of
a trustee for the benefit Of the gas
consumers. On that theory alone, the
acquiring of the gas-plant can be con-
sidered and Justified: The gas=con-
sumer must foot the bill. He will
eventually foot the bill whether the
:: Company keeps the pant or"ttle City
takes it over, The question OF suf-
fcient Importance to rouse the inter-
est is: (which bill will be the small
, est.
(The Peoples Opinion, please copyj
Yours truly,
H. A. OLSBERG.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-12-25

Paul E. Chamberlain, son of our
station agent, j. j. chamberlain, pass
ed through the city Friday morning
enroute for Portland, Oregon, to Join
the Chamberlain family. Paul has
been overseas the past two years in
the naval service and was recently
discharged. His father left for Port
land two days ahead Of him but did
not expect Paul to get home while he
was there. 1t will be merry Christ
mas for the Chamberlain family in
Portland.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-12-25
ROBERT COOK
DIES SUDDENLY

It is with deepest regret that the
editor has to chronicle the sudden
passing away last evening Of Robert
Cook, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Cook,
of this city, Robert had been playing
basket ball at the Normal school, and
as we are told, he had only been on the
floor a couple Of minutes when he
went and sat down. Soon after he
was noticed lying down and breathing
very heavily His comrades then went
for aid and DR.. Zimmerman was called
in but Robert had expired before aid
could be given to him. 1t seems that
he had been sufferer from heart
trouble for over three years, and not
withstanding that his lively nature
could not withstand the lure of the
games and he went into play yester-
day afternoon as he had right along.
Robert was seventeen years of age, he
was full of life and vigor apparently
and what we would term live wire
always up and coming, with genial,
sunny disposition and sort of fell
low who makes friends because he had
a habit of adjusting himself to his
surroundings. He was a student at
the Normal school and in addition was
the advertising manager of the school
weekly paper, The Budget, at which
work he was an adept and rustler.
The .Times-Record force have worked
along with Robert in this capacity and
we shall miss his CHEEKY presence and
good work. He was a good boy, kind
hearted and generous as we found him
and he had lot Of friends who will
share with US in sincere regret at his
passing away just as his life was OPP
ening up for usefulness and larger
things in life. Bob has gone, but he
leaves behind memories of his happy
life that will not soon be forgotten by
his fellow students and friends. To
the sorrowing family we extend our
most sincere condolences. The heart
aches that have come from this be-
reavement can only be assuaged by the
hand of time and the will Of Him who
doeth all things we'll. Funeral ar
rangements had not been perfected at
the time we went to press.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-12-25
PETIT JURORS
FOR JAN. TERM

List Of petit jurors drawn to serve
at the January 1920 term of the dis
trict court of Barnes county, N. D.,
and who are summoned to appear on
the 9Th day of January, 1920. Judge
Chas. M. Cooley, will be here for the
Jan. 1920 term. The term convenes
on the 9Th day of January, 1920, at
10 o'clock p. m.
John Jacobson, Page.
George B. Kelly, Darcy.
M. P. Krogh, Valley City.
w. L. Noltimier, Oriska.
Robert Anderson, Valley City.
c. R. Anderson, Litchville.
M. L. Ladbury, Darcy.
E. N. Severson, Litchville.
John Mortenson, Luverne.
Martin Gjesvold, Nome.
VIM. j. Smith, Baldwin Twp. Fargo.
Fred Oettle, Sibley Trail.
w. J. Sauer, Sanborn.
J. B. Shearer, Darcy.
John A. Skretting, Valley City.
W e. Quick, Darcy.
F. C. Steidel, Fingal.
Geo. A. Ecker, Darcy.
Henry Baar, Page.
Fred Reyes, Pillsbury.
Martin Peterson, Page.
Lars S. Reiten, Hastings.
G. G. Overn, Kathryn.
Andrew Wachter, Litchville.
Anton Christ, Leal.
Charles Ronzheimer, Rogers.
Andrew Mickelsen, Fingal.
L. L. Kjelland, Valley City.
Harvey Harrison, Urbana.
H. N. Walker, Valley City.
H. C. Biggs, Sanborn.
Elias Larson, Valley City.
Paul Gillund, Nome.
A. G.. Bonhus, Valley City.
Will Danforth, Pillsbury.
!. P. Peterson, Valley City.
M. L. Martin, Valley City.
C. &. Christensen, Sanborn.
Henry Ten Pas, Litchville.
Louis Humble, Valley City.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-12-25

My reply to a 'gas consumer" APP
pears to have aroused the curiosity OF
at least another gas-consumer and IN
addition have evoked pointed request
you might almost say challenge, by
the Editor of The Times Record to di-
vulge what we know without any
hedging.
In the editorial referred to, occurs
the following passage: "The purchase
Of the Gas-Plant is enc of vital i'm
portance to the people of this city and
all the facts in the Case should DC made
public. That sentiment meets my
unqualified approval, and l don't be-
lieve any member of the City Coun-
Gil will entertain a different opinion.
On the strength of that assumption
and in compliance with these requests,
l feel | am justified in giving public
ity to the salient facts concerning this
proposition.
When he. committee was appointed
to investigate and report on the pro-
posed deal, it became evident that an
expert appraisal Of the gas properties
had to be made. That was necessary
as basis for all further considera-
lions and negotiation. The commit
tee and the Gas Company agreed that
in employing O. N. Guldin Of Fort
Wayne Indiana, 10Th parties could
get square deal. Mr.. Guldin is a
recognized expert in gas plant con-
struction and gas production; a man
of national repute in his linz Of work
and of unquestioned integrity. We
felt that if we could secure his SER
vices, which we did, that neither par
ty would have any cause for suspic-
ion that either was getting the best of
the bargain.
Mr.. Guldin made an appraisal of the
gas properties and submitted his re-
port, showing in .:ctalls the CONDITION
of the plant and it's value. Later he
submitted a report showing in details
the earnings of the Company, over Il
certain period of time etc. He has
been at our disposal 1T all times in
answering questions and clearing up
matters that to the average ]aymar
may appear hazy. His frankness and
absolute impartiality in the matter
his readiness to explain and make
clear anything that might seem OBJ.
scure has, l think, convinced every
member on the committee and on the
Council, that he not only knows his
business, but that he is absolutely or
the square.
The appraisal valuation If the gas
properties appeared considerable high.
er than anticipated. In insisting upor
valuation on the basis Of present
values under present conditions, the
Gas Company argues that it is not tho
1912 to 1916 dollars that is used as &
measure of value but the present dol
lar. The force of that argument car
not be lightly dismissed when we con
slider, that on the average, one dollar
today doesn't buy much more thar
what thirty cents did in those forme,
years. However. even at that price
we are satisfied that the present PLAN
can not be duplicated at the appraised
value. ~ ~ -
The Company also has submitted ar
offer to sell at the appraised value
approximately $130,000.00. 1t offers
to accept for it's properties bonds, re
deemable in thirty years at IL pei
cent interest, or any lower interest
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-12-25

A petition will be presented tonight
to Attorney General LANCER to speak
in Pillsbury Township in the near fu-
ture. The petition is signed by over
sixty farmers whose names are print
ed in this issue Of the Times-Record.
Farmers are wanting to hear Mr..
Langer's side of the story, preferring
nowadays to get at the truth from
other sources than the newspapers.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-12-25

Earl Moultrie arrived in the city
yesterday from Grand Forks to spend
the holidays with friends in the city.
He is guest at the home of DR.. E. A..
PRAY.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1919-12-25

Tell your friends a.
bout this sale and
bring them with you
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-14
Louis Reeder crarei Road,
Center Township.

1GftbF AONN1GAEs
/ NOTICE OF GRAVEL ROAD LETTING.
LAKE COUNTY INDIANA.
State of Indiana County OF Lake. IS.
Notice is hereby given. that the Board
of Commissioners of said County viii
receive sealed proposals for the i'm
7rovemcnt OF a certain highway II said
county by grading. draining and paving
said gravel road in Center Township
known as the Louis Reeder Gravel Road.
as set out in the plans, specifications
and profile now on file in the office of
the Auditor OF said County by and un-
der the laws OF the State Of Indiana.
Said scaled proposals viii be opened
and contract awarded on the goth day Of
March 1919. Bids or proposals viii be re-
ceived up until o'clock 7. n. OF said
day
Bids FOR the completion or said i'm
rrovemeuts in accordance with the
plans. profile and specihca tions fled in
the office of the Auditor of said county.
aiid shall include al labor and material
for said work. IN no case will extra
compensation be allowed for additional
work alleged 10 have been done By the
contractor or contractors. 20 whom is
awarded the contract
Each bid shall be accompanied by 2
personal or surety bond in the sum
equal 70 double the amount Of the bid
filed for the work bid on. 70 be approved
by the Board or Conmi ssioners Of said
county. Said bonds shall be condi-
toned for the faithful performance of
the work; the sureties. if personal. shall
be resident free-holders or the State OF
! Indiana. one OF whom shall be a resident
Of Lake County.
Said bond shall be for the benefit or
any person. persons or corporation who
chall suffer any logs or damage by ress-
on ce any such bidder failing or neg
lccting to enter into a contract to per
form such work awarded by
the said Board OF Commits
sioners or TO carry out the same in any
particular or 70 pay for any labor or
material which may have been furnished
TO any contractor or contractors or to
any sub-contractor agent or superin-
tendent under him In the construction
OF said work
Said Improvement viii he let as a
whole 10 the lowest responsible bidder
upon AFFIDAVIT or noncollusion. which
must be submitted with their bid and
upon failure 70 submit such affidavit.
such proposal or bid will be rejected by
the Board: and the Board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids. Time
for the completion OF said work will be
agreed upon after the letting of said
contract. by the Board Of Commissioners
I and the successful bidder.
\ Given by order Of the Board OF said
county
GEORGE NJ POLAND.
Auditor Lake County. Indiana
I Mch. 1-t4-21
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-14
For Sale Motorcycles.
LEGAL NOTICES.


Herbert J. Cornish Gravel Road VIM
field and Eagle Greek Twps
NOTICE OF GRAVEL ROAD LETTING
LAKE COUNTY. INDIANA
state Of Indiana County or Lake S.
Notice Is hereby given that tho Board
Of Commissioners OF said COUNTY will
receive scaled proposals for the improve
mont Of certain highway in said coun-
IT, BY grading. draining and paving said
gravel road in Winfield and Eagle Creek
townships known as the Herbert J
Cornish Road. as ser out in the plans
specifications and profile now on file ia
the office % the Auditor OF said county
b. and under the Laws OF the State or
Indiana.
SAID sealed proposals viii be opened
and contract awarded on the 2sth day Of
Msrch 1919 Bids or proposals viii be re-
ceived up until ! O'Clock p. NJ. OF said
day
Bids for tbs completion OF said i'm
proyenents ia accordance with the
plans. profile and spoclfics tons hied in
the office of he Auditor or said county
nd shall include all labor and material
Tor ssid work In no case viii extra
conn eusetion be allowed FOR additions
contractor or contrecto,s. TO whom is
awarded the contract
zach bid shall be accompanied BY a
personal or surety bond in the sum
equal to double the amount Of the bid
filed for the work bid on. to he approx ed
hy the Board CT Commissioners of said
county Said bonds shall be condi-
toned for the faithful performance OF
the 49,. -, sureties. II personal shall
be resident free-holders OF the State OF
Indiana. ore of whom shall be a resident
OF Lake County.
Said bond shall be for the benefit OF
any person. persons or corporation who
shall suffer any loss or dana &c By reas-
al or amy such bidder failing or neg
lecting e enter into a contract to per
form such work awarded bH
the said Board Of Commits
sioaers or 10 carry out the same in any
particular or 70 pay for any labor 81
material which may have been furnished
to snv contractor or contra otor~ or 10
my suh-contrs ctor. agent or surerin