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The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-28
More Necessities at Low Cotton
 Prices

That's all we sell--NECESSIrIES that you MUST have, regardless of the low price on what you have to sell.
 Compare the list below--you will find MONEY in all the items offered you.
 10ib. Bucket Lard .... 95c Bulk Lard, per ib He Pure Lard, per ib.........18 18c Oil, per gallon. ............1 15c Highest Grade Hard Wheat
 Flour, AS lbs.. S2.25 Big Five Hard Wheat
 Flour, AS lbs.. s......... S2.l5 10. Arbuckle Coffee. .... 25c 10. Peaberry Coffee ...... 20c 8fb. Rest Coffee e..$ $1.00 HID. Sugar ............, Sl.OO 1 bu. Cane Seed. .....$ $I.0O Sudan Grass Seed, per ib.. Sc 100fb. Bran ........S1 S1.45 100fb. Chops ........$ .$1.55 100fb Shorts ...S1.55 w. R. C 0 | E
 Southside THE HOME OF GOOD SHOES
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-28

MT. and Mrs. Ed Garrison and children of Grannis are visiting Mrs. A. M. Salyers and family on Reeves street, preparatory to going to Hugo, Ok. to live.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-28

Mrs. Emma Vance of Corsicana, Tex, with her son, Vance Laverty, are in Mena, the latter seeking a To- cation where there is good outlook for a welding plant.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-28

StatemeD~ of the Ownership. Manage ment. Circulation. Etc. Required by
 the Act of Congress of August 24.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-28

B. L. Duncan of Langley, Ark, called upon County Clerk W. E. An derson Tuesday and secured license to wed Miss Julia A. Gordon, also a resident of Langley.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-28

Compare the list below--you will find
 MONEY SAVERS in all the items
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-28

Attorney and Mrs. B. J. Stuart have started work on improvements at their home on Ninth street. Carpen- ters and masons are now at work building large new front porch.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-04-28

Mr. and Mrs. George Peasant, resi- dents of Springview, Neb.. tiring of the long, cold winters in that north ern cline, have come to Mena to look around and investigate local condi- tions. If they find what they seek, it is their intention to locate in this vicinity
 County Judge H. w. Finger and Commissioner Ira Smith left Tues day afternoon for Little Rock, where they will attend meeting of the state highway commission regarding federal aid for the Jefferson highway Judge Finger will also attend a meet ing of county judges of the state.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-19
MIR. YEON WAS IMPRESSED

There can be no doubt concern
ing the impression which was left
with the members OF the State
Highway commission concerning the
potentialities of Malheur county.
1t is gratifying to note how COM
pletely Mr.. Yeon, for example, ap-
preclated the value of the first
impressions strangers to Oregon
will receive when they reach this
state at Ontario and pass across
Dead OK Flat or go over the John
DAY Highway and note the countr.
between here and Vale and its Won
derful development. The vision and
the wisdom of a man of Mr.. Yeon =
ability having reached such con-
clusion Is certainly a justification to
Ontario for it's work in civic inn
provement, and of the ranchers Of
the country about whose fine farms.
comfortable farm homes and ad-
vanced standards so impressed the
visitors, as II will all those who
come this way I'm the future.
The commissioners appreciate
that the first impressions which
tourists will receive coming from
the East, and the last those will
have to come from the west and
pass out OF oregon are OF real Inn
portance to the state, and that is
one OF the elements to be consider
ed In determining the termini OF the
states highways.
But this Is not all of the mes
sage which brings qualification TO
the hearts OF the citizens OF this
county, for Mr.. Yeon declared, too,
that the commission desires to have
the John Day Highway completed as
we'll as the Old oregon Trail. This
highway Is as important as the Old
OREGON Trail, and as he says II will
furnish an outlet TO the people OF
the state who are not now served.
with the cheer OF Mr.. Yeon's |
still with US. we can but
regret that the entire Highway COM
did not visit this region
years ago; but now that they have
'ome, we again would thank them,
and add: come again."
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-19
DANGEROUS BUSINESS

The proposition made TO the NAL
heur County Farm Bureau that all
property In Malheur county be
placed on the tax rolls at fifty per
cent of the present figures Is indeed
serious one. II is fraught with
real danger.
To reduce the valuation rolls will
not reduce expenses, one cent. It
will, however, raise the millage levy
90 per cent. IL will make II Inn
possible for some years to come for
any drainage district to be formed in
the county TO reclaim lands that
might become water logged. II will
stop districts that desire to build
schools from issuing bonds to do 80
for the limit Of Indebtedness will be
80 low that no issue could be sold.
Since the principai sources which
call for tax funds are the schools
and the state the next question is
what will happen TO state taxes II
the valuation Is reduced? Simply
this: the state tax commissioner will
adjust the valuation so that Malheur
county will pay as much state tax
as before; that Is what his duty IS.
All OF the taxpayers Of Malheur
county will have to pay the state
tax no matter what the local valu-
alton is; but by reducing the valua-
tion there Is a real danger OF In
Jury TO our schools.
While II is argued that; III the
valuation OF last year was right,
then present returns from farm
property Is too high" II does not
follow that the valuations should be
reduced.
No state or county or school dis
trlct can manage its affairs from
year TO year with fluctuatlon
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-19
AT ONTARIO HOTELS

Following are some of those reg
istered at ontario hotels the last
week:
MOORE - Scott Kennedy. Poca-
tello; S. Tillotson, Drewsey; II. s..
Sackett, w. w. Johnson, Mrs. l.. j.
Mustard, Valeda l. Rose, w. s.
Keele, Mrs. /. B. Qulsenberry, +. w.
Vines, Vale; G. j. Bartlett, c. p.
Ragsdale, h. +. Collins, Henry Will
llams, K. G. Harden, j. A. Small, G..
A. French, Baker; Il. A. woodward,
Pendleton; Edgar Chapman, Burns;
Mrs. +. II. Clerf, Mr.. and Mrs. j. B.
McLain, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Snow,
Boise; II. s. August, Phoenix Ariz.
II. Walters, Nyssa; G.. Y. Chester,
Mr. and Mrs. w. r. Thompson, Iron
side; ]. A. Schmidt, Freewater; ].
A. Colbert, Victoria, u. c.; II. w.
Vanderhauf, Homedale; J. =. Kropp.
Il. b. Mckee, Eugene; Bader II.
Damn, o. A. Megarden, Nampa;
Adolph Claassen, Filler, Ida; b. +.
Pullen, Wallowa; Mrs. Coleman,
Mrs. Chas. Grabner, Brogan; Mrs.
V. Douglas, Crane: w. II. Hedges,
NJ. ]. Stanton, John O'Toole, F. f.
Joyce, NJ. NJ. Joyce. +. ]. Kauphus-
man, Juntura; VIM. Connolly, West
fall; Il. II. Anderson, Milton; John
Simms, Joseph, oregon; s. d. Stew
art, Westfall Alex Murray, Beulah;
Jimmie Ladd, Mrs. II. w. Walker,
j. X. Goldman, Mt. Home; @. J.
Magenheimer, Chicago; G. l..
Forbes, LaGrande; Geo. y. Van
Waters, Portland; Albert Brown,
American Falls; Philip Payne, Beu-
lah; Carl q. Helm, Stanfield; w. T..
Smith, Toppenish, Wn.; Marion
Gentry, Denver; Ben Stuart, River
side; Margaret Murphy, Beulah; |
Ned McCue, Payette.
CARTIER. G. Marstens, Harp |
er: Adam Murray, Juntura; Joe |
Howry, Crowley; Fred II. Randall, |
Yuma, Ariz.; Robert Hall, G. s.
Rickard, Drewsey; Ed. Severe,
Riverside: Mildred Thruston. Cald-
well: J. +. Reed Brogan. A. Flor,
Barren Valley; Ad. Holiday, Jack
son Hole, Wyo.; Bert Thacker, Nam
pa; Grant Blake, Sugar City; s. ID.
Stewart, Westfall; NJ. =. Joyce, Jun
tura; J. G. Brady, Mldvale; Mrs.
Ilillman and son, Grand Forks, $.
D.; A. ]. Kramer, Boise; Mr. and
Mrs c. G. Ostrander. Pocatello; II.
w. White, MobrIdge, S. ID.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-19

such as that proposed; and in fact
that do not; for when the valua-
tion gets low the authorities pro-
ceed to raise the levy and produce
the same sum of money. What does
happen is that some people continue
TO make their property return on
the same basis every year and they
get hit with the higher levy. II is
merely an attempt to shift the bur
den.
The Argus believes that the tax
payers and the people generally will
welcome any constructive suggestion
or effort TO reduce taxation; but It
must come reduced expenses. Unless
the expense OF government can be
reduced, there is no real hope for
tax reduction.
As noted above the two principal
calls upon the taxpayers come from
school and state; therefore they Of
fer the only means through which
material reductions can be made.
The state legislature has made its
appropriations for the bienlum--
therefore there is no relief avail
able there. The school boards have
hired their teachers for the year to
come. and there Is little opportunity
Of thus curtailing expense, even II
the people would stand for at
tempts to tamper with the schools
and in reduction in their efficiency.
And that places the problem whore
II really lies-wlth the people.
There is no denying the fact that
for their children the people
want, demand, and will insist upon
adequate schools. To have adequate
schools, according to modern con-
ceptions Of education costs money;
which the taxpayers have to raise
regardless Of the valuations they
place upon their property.
II is significant that the principal
objectors 10 present taxes are the /,
big property owners: men and cor
porations who have no children to
educate IN the schools OF this coun-
~ or state. II means nothing 10
them what advantages, or disadvan-
tages the boys and girls OF Malhour
and OF Oregon labor under-what
they want II that their pocketbooks
be untouched. I
II Is trito TO say that the entire
value which their property possesses
IL that created by the presence OF
people In this county and state.
Were Il not for the presence OF
these people with their families the
lands which now are valuable would
be inhabited by coyotes and Jack
rabbits and be used only for public
range. with zach succeeding year
and its attendant increase In popu-
lation the valuation which these
landowners place upon their proper
~ for sale purposes has increased,
at least Is generally true-and
proves the source OF values.
Even now. while there Is an agi-
tatlon among these big landed In
terests for u reduction In yalua-
tions for taxing purposes-it Is al
30 true; there Is no reduction for
sale purposes We believe that the
people OF the county will take more
kindly 10 suggestions for reduced
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-19

valuations for taxing purposes when
these people practice their preach
ing by reducing the prices of their
lands so that those who want to
live here, and raise families here.
can buy their holdings with a hope
of ultimately paying out upon them.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-19
TmE NEW AGRARiANIsM

Those who would turn back the
wheels OF agricultural progress by
doing away with the work OF the
County Agent for the farmers OF
Malheur county, apparently little
appreciate what the position OF the
Farm Bureau and the County Agent
h, and how generally this work is
recognized over the length and
breadth OF America.
In the May issue OF the North
American Review, admittedly one OF
the most conservative OF the maga-
zines published In this country, the
leading article entitled: THE Farm
er In the Commonwealth" its au-
thor Is Ralph II, Gabriel. assistant
professor OF history In Yale Uniyer-
sity Among other things Mr., Ga
brlel says;
almost overnight. the Farm Blu
reau has become a factor OF major
national importance. II must not
be believed that this is the only
Farmers organization. There are
active suryiyals OF earlier organiza-
tions OF which the Grange Is pro-
badly the most powerful and most
useful. Furthermore there are or
ganizatlons OF specialists within the
agricultural field such as the Dairy
mems League, and the National
Wool Growers association. The
center OF this complex OF organiza-
tions, however. Is TO be found in
the Farm Bureau.
"And what is the Farm Bureau? |
Its origin will explain its character |
II is practically founded upon the |
smith-Leyer Law, signed by Mr., !
Wilson on May s, 1914. This meas
ure appropriated more than $4,000
900 for the carrying on Of agricul-
tural extension work among the
farmers OF the various States. with
the priviso that the States benefiting
should at least duplicate the sums
by the National Govern
ment. II was an attempt on the
part OF the National Government to
put the new science of agriculture
actually at work on the nations
farms. The land grant colleges
were 10 supervise the task in the
States. The solution took two
forms the building up of extension
departments in the colleges them
selves and the development of the
county agent The latter stands at
he centre of the whole organiza-
ion. He is not an expert and is
rot supposed TO be able to answer
,ff-hand the thousands Of questions
hat pour into his office from the
'itizens OF the county he serves. He
5 a man with a general training in
he science OF agriculture, and II is
his job TO know where to get the
He is the middleman
'etween the practical farmer and
he scientist. For cooperation with
he county agent and for the rails
ng of money to meet part OF the
expenses incurred the farmers OF
he county are organized into
arm Bureau"
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-19
BAPTIST CHURCH

Bible School, 10;0O.
Morning worship 1880 Subject:
"The Law.
Junior II. Y. =. u. $3.50
u. Y. =. Uu 7:i5
Gospel Service, $500. Subjects:
olives a Lazarus"
Prayer Service. We'd $500.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-19
ANNOUNCEMENT

DOCTOR ]. G. WOODWARD.
ULIST. WOODWARD
BUILDING. PAYETTE. IDAHO
desires TO announce that he
will be at his office every at
ternoon for the purpose OF FIT
TING GLASSES. Arrangements
may be made for evening ap-
pointmonts. Eyes will bo ex-
amined FREE OF CHARGE.
Office equipment includes
every modern instrument. FIT
and SATISFACTION guaran-
teed.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-19

FOR RENT-Largo Sleeping room
modern house. Phone 173-M. s14.00
with garage. left.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-19
A Sulky Rake That Gives
Extra Service

There's real economy in buying John Deere
Suky Eake Because OF IT'S better construction, better
material used and the adjustments provided to keen
It IN good working order, it will give you more years
OF satisfactory service than any other rake we have
ever seen.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-19
JOTINEDEERE
SULKY RAKE

It's heavy angle steel
frame never sags-the ad-
Unstable tie rod keeps the
frame true, always.
The heavy steel wheels
with an extra number of
staggered spokes, pro-
tected by the channel steel
tire, are interchangeable,
giving double wear on the
ratchets.
The arched steel axles
give the proper pitch TO
the wheels-the wheels
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1921-05-19

never pull in at the top
and out at the bottom.
The dump rods are re-
versible, giving double
wear at this important
point. Tooth holder ac-
commodities almost any
desired number of teeth.
You can maintain the
good working qualities of
the John Deere Rake for
years.
And from the operating
standpoint, it is simple
and easy to handle.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-06-12
BROKERS AT 0DDS,>
CLERKS INDICTED
'Spendthrift,' Accuses F. A.
Travis; Negligent Retorts
Jay Robinson Duff.

Whether Jay Robinson Duff lost his
fortune made in war brides through
his own extravaganza or through the
dishonesty of employees may be learned
tomorrow when Duff appears in the Su-
preme Court for examination before
tIial in a suit brought by Frederick A.
Travis, his former partner, in the bro
kerage firm of Jay Robinson Duff &
Co. Justice Donnelly yesterday refused
to vacate an order directing Duff to
appear.
Travis is suing Tor an accounting of
the profits of the firm. which had 4
stock exchange seat until 1t had to sell
IL to satisfy obligations. In asking to
be relieved from testifying. Daft alleged
that Travis was in charge of the BUSH
ness, while Duff was a floor trader ex-
cept when he was in the army Travis's
negligence. Duff asserted, permitted en-
ployees to defraud him and to obtain
"a large part of my capital, amounting
to almost 100000" by altering the
books. When he discovered this. Duff
said, Travis resigned and left the city.
Duff asserted that the cashier Vincent
AMBROSE, and a clerk had been indicted
and are awaiting trial, and that crimi-
likely to be brought. To examine him at
this time, Duff asserted, might defeat
the ends of justice.
Travis, on the other hand, alleged that
Duff drew $4,000 from the firm in 1919
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-06-12

to meet the situation 1t will be neces-
sary for him to enlarge his staff.
He may require ten or a dozen new
assistants to devote their entire time to
this particular line of work.
The record OF the Lockwood commit
tees investigation already covers six
teen thousand pages and embraces more
than one thousand exhibits. Col. Hay
ward, seen at the Union League Club
last night following his conference with
Mr. Untermyer would not hazard guess
as to how many assistants he would re-
quire to catch up and thereafter Keep
abreast of the Lockwood committees
work. Col. Hayward said:
mfr. Untermyer has offered to COOP
crate with the Federal authorities and
turn over all the evidence gathered by
the Lockwood committee to facilitate
Federal action against the trade COM
binations exposed.
However, realize that 1t will be
hard to take these matters up with the
limited staff of the United States
Attorneys office. AS the first step.
therefore, I propose to request authority
for the employment of enough assistants
and Investigators to assure speedy pres
entation of cases of alleged violations OF
the Federal laws.
Mr.. Untermyer has agreed to furnish
me the list of cases on the committees
record. When he does + will take the
entire matter up with the Attorney
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-06-12
HAYWARD WILL GIVE
AID TO UNTERMYER
U. S. District Attorney Pre-
pares for Prosecutions on
Lockwood Committee Data.
WANTS LARGER STAFF
Amendments to Present Law
Needed to Make Federal Ac-
ton Fully Effective.

Samuel Untermyer. counsel TO the
Lockwood legislative committee, received
assurances yesterday from Col. William
Hayward, United States Attorney, that
every form of cooperation would be ac-
corded the committee in its further in
vestigation of building conditions.
This means that Col. Hayward will
take up at once the work Of scrutinizing
the records Of the Lockwood committee,
many chapters Of which have been ear
marked by Mr.. Untermyer for special
consideration. and present them to a
Federal Grand Jury.
Col. Hayward conferred with Mr..
Untermyer at Greystone yesterday. The
newly appointed United States Attorney
is anxious TO tackle the job of prosecut-
ing alleged violators of the Federal anti
trust laws. He has told Mr.. Inter
myer, however-and the Lockwood COM
mittee's counsel agrees-that prosecu-
ton must be more or less OF farce
until the laws are amended.
There are now before Col Hayward s
assistants records covering more than
twenty combinations. all of which, Mr..
Untermyer contends. are or have been
operating in restraint of trade. Col.
Hayward feels that in order adequately
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-06-12
LAWRENCE DOOMED
FOR COMPTROLLER
Livingston Faction Seeking
Alliance With The Bronx
Organization.
FIGHT ON WITH CALDER
Manhattan Leaders Suggest c..
c. Lockwood as Candidate
for Mayor.

Richard Lawrence. Republican leader
OF The Bronx, Is being doomed for the
Republican nomination for Comptroller
by the Jacob A Livingston faction Of
the organization in Brooklyn. Livings-
ton. who has a fight on his hands to re-
tain the nominal leadership, would like
to name the candidate for Mayor. To
that end he is said to be seeking an al
lance with the organizations in Queens,
Richmond and The Bronx.
The use of Mr.. Lawrence's name Is
believed to be without his consent apd
with the idea OF furthering the desired
alliance. He has been on a business
trip to the Far West and is not expected
back before July Thomas w. Whittle.
Surveyor of the Port, who has been left
In command in The Bronx, said yester-
day he had heard the suggestion of Mr..
Lawrence for Comptroller. but did not
know how it would appeal to him.
While Livingston Is seeking to land
the Mayoralty nomination for his or
ganiza.ion by dealing with the smaller
boroushs. Samuel S. koenig, Manhattan
leader, presumably in self-defence. has
been leaning toward Senator w. NJ.
Calder's eide Of the Brooklyn situation.
The strong sentiment being expressed by
Manhattan leaders for the nomination
OF State Senator Charles c. Lockwood,
Senator Calder's right hand man, Is a
feature CT the present situation. They
are willing to argue in support of their
declaration that Senator Lockwood
would make by far the strongest Mayor
atty candidate. Not so strongly ex-
pressed Is the suggestion that Martin
SAKE Of Manhattan, who has cherished
ambitions to run for Mayor. would fit
In for Comptroller on a Lockwood ticket.
Mr. Livingston is still fighting for his
political life against the steadily rising
influence OF Senator Calder in Brooklyn
affairs. Friends of the Senator say he
might have always welded this Influence
II he had cared to use It, but, with Mr..
Livingston lined up to defeat the Senator
for denomination next year. Senator
Calder decided 1t as necessary for him
to wage a finish fight against Living
ston. The announcement of the appoint
Yncnt by the President of John T. Raj
ferty as Collector Of Internal Revenue
for the Second district. including all Of
Long Island, will be the signal that
Livingston has lost his grip He has
backed Thomas A. McWhinney OF Mas
sau. Advices from Washington are that
Mr.. Rafferty, already has been selected
Even now. 1t Is said by those familiar
with the Brooklyn organization, a line
up of leaders would show that Liv-
ingston no longer had his majority In
the executive committee. 1t is predicted
he will be defeated for reelection to tho
craftsmanship of that committee in the
fall unless he makes peace with Senator
Calder in the meantime.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-06-12

have found their ratings absurdly low.
Repeated requests have been made to
the commission to revise such ratings.
but the requests have been denied. In
consequence, it is said. many experi-
enced men will not undertake technica.
examinations for city positions. fearing
their papers will be passed upon by
unfriendly or inexpert examiners. The
city thus loses the opportunity to en-
ploy the services of many qualified and
experienced men in branches of the
public service requiring technical ability
and experience. and such positions in
consequence are filled by men of lesser
qualifications.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1921-06-12
DIR. BUTLER WILL LAY
LOUVATN CORNERSTONE
CoIumb;S's Head to Sail for
Europe Tuesday.

Among numerous important engage
n,ents awaiting Dr. Nicholas Murray
Butler in Europe this summer is the
honor of laying the cornerstone OF the
historic library Of Louvain, sacked by
the Germans in their invasion or Bel
GUM. The cornerstone laying will take
place in the last week of July, and active
preparations are being made for the
event. DIR. Butler Is chairman or the
executive committee OF the national
committee in this country for the
.estoration of the University of Lou
vain.
He will sail for Europe on the Aqui-
tania on Tuesday He has Joined with
Bishop William It. Manning, Thomas
W. Lamont, President Lowell OF Har-
ward, Thomas A. Edison and many
others in an appeal to Americans to
complete the $500 900 fund for the restor-
alton of the library, a fund to which
America is pledged. Only about $3.50 900
has been raised up to date. Whitney
Warren is the architect.