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Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10
SNOW ON COUNTRY HIGHWAYS
Removal Problem Of Greatest lmpo%
tance Because Of Greater Use Of
MoteftVucka.

The snow removal problem Is OF IN
creasing Importance because OF the
greater use Of autos and motOrtrucks
which find It very difficult to travel
through drifts and deep snow. In
most states 1t is the duty of the coun-
ty or local road officials to remove OBJ
structions on the highways and snow
drifts certainly are Instructions, says
Farm and Home. Excellent advice on
this matter is given by the Iowa high
way commission as follows:
Just how much money can be used
for this class of road maintenance Is
entirely up to the Individual road of
fetal to decide. He must also decide
whether 1t Is necessary to keep the
road open at all times for automobiles
on only for team traffic. In deciding
just what to do about SNOW removal,
the character of the road and the
nature and Importance of the traffic
to the general public must be a deter
mining factor.
Road 0fficials should not be
stampeded In the case of heavy SHOWS
by insistent and angry demands that
all roads be Immediately opened for
traffic. Sometimes an attempt to
open all roads for immediate use by
automobiles after exceptional snow
storms, might cripple the county or
township road funds for the entire
year. 1t costs money and lots Of It
to remove snow, so the road official
must use the best judgment as to just
how far he can go, always keeping in
mind. however, that 40 road should
be allowed to remain entirely closed
to traffic For any undue length Of time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10
BUILDERS FAVOR NEW ROADS
Largest and Most %Stupendous Plan for
Highway Improvement Ever Pro.
Jected In World.

The building of a system of high
ways In this country, now being a r
ried on at an annual cost OF over ST.
00o,0 DOC, is the largest and most
s%tupendous plan for public improve
ment ever projected in the history of
the world, declared a speaker at the
annual meeting of the American Road
Builders association at the Automo-
bile Club Of America. About 70 high
way officials and others engaged in
carrying on this great plan Of high
way Improvement were present, COM
Ing In many cases from states stu
ated a thousand miles away.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10

BOWLING GREEN, March t.
The funeral Of Congressman Champ
Clark was held here this afternoon at
2 o'clock in the presence of one Of
the largest crowds ever in this city.
There was only a short service at the
grave. Had the roads permitted it
thousands would have attended in
motor cars, but the rain Sunday in
terfered with this.
The special train for Bowling
Green on the Alton arrived in this
city about 1890 Monday morning and
departed at 10:45. Quite a number
went to the funeral on tht early AL
ton train while others took the special
which carried Governor Hyde and
other state officials.
Among those from this city who at
tended thefuneral were: C. A. Barnes,
the Rev. A. A. Wallace, R. M. White,
Hugh Towson, Elmer MCGEE, Sam
Locke, A. H. Whitney, VIM. Swon,
Frank McCord, Mrs. W. ", Williams,
Mrs. Ned Turner, Mrs. Sterl Carter,
Miss Mary Buckner, William Angert,
R. L. Gooch, C. C. Gooch, J. 7. John
son, Judge w. W. Bolts, Sam Morris,
Mrs. W. D. Peeler, E. R. Taft, T. E.
Hook, J. w. Dry, j. B. Owen, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. R Jackson, C. F. Coleman,
Leo Coontz, Mrs. W. D. Lee, j. w.
Million, W. ]. Ofutt, Frank Hollings-
worth, Joe Davis, Carl Dobyns, Mrs.
and Mrs. 7. ]. Hoxsey, John Burgess,
J. G. Ford. Walker Pollock, R. D. Rod
gers.
The city was draped in mourning
and from II o'clock until two o'clock
crowds of people passed through the
court house where the body Of MI.
Clary lay in state. The city took care
of the visitors splendidly, serving a
delicious free lunch az the Baptist
church the lunch being prepared by
the women Of the city.
Champ Clark's death brings back
to the minds of many persons here
incidents surrounding the former
Speakers candidacy for Congress in
1894, when he was defeated by Will
liam Nicholson Treloar, "a teacher
of music at Hardin College. Treloar
went in with a Republican landslide
and his victory was as much Of q
surprise to himself as to his oppon-
ent.
The Ninth District had a normal
Democratic majority of about 5000
and the Republicans had difficulty
in obtaining a candidate. Prof. Ire
loar, aginst the advice Of, his friends,
finally agreed to make the race. He
knew nothing Of politics or the art
of public speaking, but he astounded
- no.. FHsfN "HN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10
Should Build Stronger.

Now that the motortruck has been
developed 1t is nothing less than a
crime for highway engineers to de-
sign and build and spend the states
money for anything other than a sub
stantial road. Delaware New Jersey,
Pennsylvania. Connecticut and other
progressive states are realizing this
fact and are building more concrete
roads or roads with d concrete base.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10


ed by Farmer Who Is Hauling
Heavy Load.
the cornbelt farmer is just as dis
eliminating now that the automobile
ls common on the farm. In fact he lie
more SO. The matter Of q few miles
extra travel is not Of great moment.
As the car comes to be more and
more the medium OF that daily COM
merce between the farm and town, the
Importance of good, roads comes to be
more clearly seen. The town has rec
ognized IT,, In order to hold this In
creasing but vital trade the town must
bid in terms Of fair bargains and good
roads--and not least In smooth, allur-
ing highways where few distractions
to a fair speed are encountered.
Where the farmer buys his daily or
weekly supplies he generally buys his
larger items Of machinery and farm
equipment. 1t is up to the town that
desires to live to recognize the prob
lem> of the good road. To ignore 1t is
to destroy the town. The farmer does
not travel the bad road except under
compulsiOn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10

Cedar Creek Concrete Bridge at LOU
isvilie, Ny.
convict labor and statute labor, the
value Of which, not definitely known,
is estimated at about $132, 900, 900. So
tar as possible, all expenditures on
city streets within incorporated towns
and cities and all items Of sinking
fund payments or the redemption and
interest payments on read and bridge
bonds have been excluded.
The road and bridge expenditures
for 1919 show an increase of approx
mately SO 1-3 per cent over those of
1913 and 10 per cen over those Of
1914. More striking, however, Is the
increase in the proportion of the to-
tai funds supervised by the several
state highway departments. In 1918
the expenditures by or under the su.
pervision Of the state highway depart
ments amounted to SIT, 2s5, 288, while
the local road funds, over which they
exercised no control whatever, amount.
ed to $168, 2,925. In 1919, however,
the state highway departments super.
yised the expenditure Of $780, 92, 694
as against the total of S189, 163,237
expended by the local road and bridge
authorities. +.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10

calcitrant machinery, "If only a movie
photographer were around"
Her wish would have been gratified
last summer In many places in Della.
ware and New Jersey, for movie oper-
ators from the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture were there film
Ing good roads with the assistance
of engineers from the bureau of pub
lie roads. The resulting picture, "Mod-
ern Concrete Road Construction" is
now ready for lending to interested
persons who make application for it's
use at Good Roads meetings.
schools, colleges, and meetings Of n
gineers. gs.s
Every process involved in the con-
struction Of avcencrete road is shown
In the film. from the heavy grading to
the completed road. The picture opens
with a view of an automobile stuck in
the mud of an unimproved country
road. After the spectator has been
shown all the steps in the construc.
tion of a modern concrete road, the
picture closes with a thrilling race be-
tween a railroad train and a motor
truck on q concrete Highways fea-
ture calculated to show the possIbili-
ties Of rapid transit of freight traf-
fc on good roads, but not to encour-
age speeding.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10
NUT TREES ALONG HIGHWAYS
Michigan ls First State to Offer Re.
ward for 5eautifying Its I'M
proved RoadWays.

Michigan is the first state to offer
a reward for planting nut trees beside
highways. In Europe the profit from
roadside nut trees assists in main
taining roads. Roadside nut trees
abroad are protected from vandalism
BY public sentiment. and this is true
Of the nut orchards in the principal
centers Of production In this conn-
try.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10
Much Money for Roads.
Great Britain is expanding $14O,-
100000 a year on highways.
l~nnprova ~ nranninr.

frequent dragging Of a dirt road.
with the King machine, not only main
tains the proper curvature necessary
FOR drainage, but develops a hard,
weiI-packed wearing surface and a
firm base. with the result that the
road constantly improves instead Of
aeSeriorafIng.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10
Bring Higher Rentals.
Good roads bring higher rental In
some Road MatsrIala.

Some Of the materials or combina-
lions Of materials which might enter
into the construction Of temporary
roads are earth, shale, slate, ebert,
gravel and rock. or sand mixed with
clay or gumbo. For heavy trafic on
through routes pavements may be re-
Quired, but these are not ordinarily
classed as country roads"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10

The Davie Motor Car Company, st.
Louis, Mo-, have originated a "Co-
operative Selling Plan" Of selling
automobiles direct to the user, where
by the purchaser saves big money by
buying direct from the wholesaler.
See their ad in this issue.
Jan 27, Feb 8, 10, II, March 8, z, 81
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10

L. G. Boswell has So acres of oats
in and so acres Of wheat. He says
he never saw wheat better. BE says
the oats are about all sOwn and the
rain Sunday came just when it was
needed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10
Improved Roads
MUCH MONEY FOR IMPROVING.
Over ssooooo.ooO Expended on Rural
Reads and Bridges During calen-
dar Year Of 1918.

prepared By the United States Depart
meni of Agriculture.l
During the calendar year 1919, 20
States Of the Union expended over
$4O0.O00.O00 on their rural roads and
bridges. the bureau OF public roads of
the United States Department Of Ag-
riculture recently announced. This to-
tal is made up of the actual cash ex-
penditures for such items as labor.
materials, supervision and admins
tration. amounting to $3S9.455,9 31, and
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10
Good Road Suggestions
Better Roads
FILMS ON MAKING H W


Many a woman more blessed with a
sense Of the ridiculous than she is
with tact, has remarked to Friend
Husband as he climbed from under
meath the raj stalled on a muddy
country road after a struggle with re-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10
A RATE.

The Weekly Ledger and the Ma
tional Live Stock Reporter, a daily
stock paper Of East st. Louis, ILL.,,
for year, both $3.50. This is a
money saving rate If you want two
good papers. WITT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10
Prices Must Decrease.

Road materials must go down In
price or the hard road building pro-
gram Will be discontinued. according
TO Gov. Len Small of Illinois.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10

Fines ranging from So TO 800 are
Imposed On Offenders who drive over
bonded motortrHcks On highways III
pennsylvania.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10
SEED FOR SALE
NEW AND TESTED

NJ Red Clover, Timothy, Kentucky
Blue Grass, Rape Seed, German Millet,
Orange Cane, Kaffir Corn.
Soft SAM MORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10
Clark Funeral Was
Monday Afternoon
In Bowling Green

ST. LOUIS, March 7-Regardless
of the rain here Sunday afternoon
over 10000 people visited the City
Hall and paid tribute to Champ Clark
where his body lay in state. The city
hall was throneed throughout the
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hern and
wife Of Vandalia were Mexico visit
ors Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10

Mrs. j. C. Kemp, who has been i'll
at the Audrain hospital, returned
home Friday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10

Mrs. Alies Asbury Who has bean
waiting her sister Mrs. Hershsl nayis
Of Fulton, returned homo Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10
Poor Raadn cause Loaa.

Bad roads keep you from marketing
your products when the market Do
right.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10
aurrps inlurs car.

Your a will last longer II the
bumps In the road are eliminated.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10

H. Roy Smith of Laddonia was a
Mexico visitor Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10

The many friends Of william Pol
lock will 30 glad to know he 10 able
To Be out. Z
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10

Ben Spencer's sale last week near
Thompson was we'll attended and a
success.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10

B. R. Shannon of Vandalia was a
Mexico visitor Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10

+. N. ShSup has sold his residence
East jackson street 10 Il. II, Al
len, the grocer.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10

W. X. Mccall of Laddonia was a
Mexico visitor Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10

hi d. Smith, q. G. Blaekburn, and
d. FreeBa1 of Vandalia wers Msxice
visitors Monday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10

Eighty.three per cent Of its entire
mileage Of approved federal7aid roads
lies on one; or the other Of the trails
which 0 the state. On these
roads Nevada will spend 90 per cent
Of the federal money which has been
granted TO her.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10
Haavv Tr,,el.e nessrlrs.a

MotortEucks heavier than three TONS
r restricted from travel on FIRST
class roads ID British Malaysia.
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1921-03-10
Mhas FARMER NEEDS Mest.

Farm-to-market roads rather than
pleasure Highways, are what the farm
" needs most.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-13
FAMOUS PALACE Of
RECTORS IS CLOSED

RAGUSA. Dalmatia. June iS.--(A.
P.l-The famous Palace OF Reetors in
this ancient for,ressed city, has been
closed 10 the public. The palace con
taincd many priceless gems OF pa nj.
lngs and sculpture dating back to the
Roma! !ssance.
In one OF the anti-ltallan demonstra-
tions, soldiers invaded the palace and
destroyed practically all OF the paint
ings and sculpture. SO much damage
was done that now no one is permit
ted TO enter the palace. which form
erly was the chief treasure house OF
the city. Serbian soldiers now stand
guard. at the entrance and have orders
TO refuse entrance TO anyone not on
official business.
In like manner. many OF the old rel
les OF Venetian art and culture. which
were TO be found all along the Dali
mstian coast. evidence OF former We
netan glory. have been torn down and
destroyed.
Tho late James Gordon Bennett
who is said to have called Ragusa "the
garden spot of Europe" was a fire.
quent visitor here having bought a
villa on the island OF Lacomo. opposite
the town and the site where Richard
coeur-de-Lion was shipwrecked.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-13
REPORT. ASKS
FOR SALES TAX IN
LIEU Of EXCESS TAX
Leaders Claim Labor Won
in Trying Fight During
Difficult Period of Time.

DENVER, June 30. l.. O'Sul-
Ivan. u. y. Staff Correspondent)-
Leaders of organized labor sent out .
message TO nearly 1000. 600 organized
workers that organized labor has
been victorious In the fight against
those seeking 10 destroy unionism. =
The message was contained in a re-
port the executive committee pre-
sented to the convention. II claim.
laAar has passed through a year of
uneSampled struggle with difficulty
He demanded that union labor take
the offensive. calling a rally of forces
around the unionism purpose 10 repel
the attacks of the enemies of human
progress" Although the report show
cd decrease in membership during
the past year, union leaders claimed
an actual increase the deficiency be
ing explained by Unemployment, fail
ure TO receive reports and suspension
of 100000 maintenance way of rail
road men. Discussing the wage cut
ting. the report declared that "prac-
tice OF fixing wages on the basis of the
cost of living is a violation OF the
whole philosophy of progress Of ci-
vili2ation. The council demanded a
repeal of excess profits tax and a sub
stitution of general sales tax. The re-
port condemned the Kansas industrial
court law.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-13

GRAND ARMY MEN ARRIVING ROY GARDNER STILL AT LARGE
EAST ORECONIAN NOW CARRIES
In. S. WIRE REPORT AS WELL
A.P. AND u. P.;"JICCS" COMING

With pleasure the East Oregonian announces the tol-
lowing features:
Starting today we have in addition to the Associated
Press and United Press wire reports the wire report OF the
International News Service and the superb mail service OF
that organization including sporting news features to ap
pear later
Starting next Monday, June 20, will carry as reg
uar feature Bringing Up Father the worlds most pop
ular comic strip
The East Oregonan is the only small daily in the
United States carrying wire from the three large
press associations No other northwest newspaper large
or small has the advantage of the three services Though
the full reports cannot be used because of lack OF space
this paper will have at its command news sources not
available the metropolitan papers in Portland Sc
attic or Spokane This improvement in service has been
secured in line with the fixed purpose of the publishers to
make the East Oregonan the best in the world pub
lished in town the size of Pendleton.
Within few weeks time change will be made in the
Saturday comic feature In lieu of features now in
use we will carry Our Family Circle Page consisting Of
several comic strips, cartoon THAT Little Came puzzle
pictures and Sketches from Life by Temple. This page
will be appreciated by readers of all ages The new
in addition to "Sm jim" will be published in black as
part of the regular Saturday daily.
There will be increase in the subscription price of
the East OregOnian.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-13

4 z 2
CLAIM WAGE CUTTING
HELPS CLOSED SHOP

DENVER, June 13,-CU. P0-i.a-
Dor leaders. assembled at the Amer
lean federation of labor convention,
opening today, declare that the large
employers wage cutting has aided or
ganized labor in their fight on the
open shop. Matthew We'll. vice pres
ident of the federation. told the Unit
cd Press that arbitrary wage reduc-
tions without consultation and con-
sideratiom greatly strengthened the
ranks of unionism."
They claim an increase of union
members since the last convention at
Montreal. The open shop fight is the
most important one the convention
will consider The decision of wage
cutting and unemployment hinges on
the decision of this question, GomperS
is expected to give a speech at the
opening and may outline his attitude
toward his reelection for the pres'-
denCy,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-13
Pyron, Gardner's Confederate
is in Jail and Seems to be Re-
Iievcd to be in Custody.
PRISONER CLAIMS GARDNER
FORCED HIS ASSISTANCE
50 Many Avenues Are Open if
He is Not With Ring That
Finding viii be Difficult.

KELSo. WASH. J,nc 13.-tA. Pr
The posse, who last night surroundC
the swamp north or here into which
a man. said to resemble Roy Gardner
the escaped convict. was seen Sink
ing. this morning were closing in on
the surrounded area. Norris II. Pyron,
Gardners confederate in a daring es-
cape on the train early Saturday. was
in jail here. after HIS capture late yes
terday and seems TO be relieved to be
in custody. He said Gardner forced
him to aid in his escape. He lett
Gardner u short distance south of
Castle Rock.
SO many avenues of escape are open
to Gardner IL he is not within the ring
north OF Keiso, that Officers this morn
ing said finding him would be difficult.
scores Of officers andfcisilians are in
the search which caused more excite
ment than any man hunt since the
chase for HAIRY Tracy A motor boat
UP the river last night led some TO be-
lieve II may have been sent by con-
fcderatc.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-13
MELLON OPPOSED TO
ANY FEDERAL BONUS
MEASURE AT PRESENT
Secretary of Treasury Holds
View That Payment Would
Disarrange U. S. Finances.

: WASHINGTON, June l3.-tU, P)
1t was learned today that the sccre
tary of the treasury will oppose grant
ing soldier bonus at this session of
congress. Mellon's opposition devel-
oped following the announcement that
Senator Penrose and other senator's
would confer with him regarding the
bonus bill. MELONS opposition is sub
stantially the same as that of former
Secretary Houston claiming that
granting the bonus and paying VIII
dangerously disarrangc the nations H.
nances.
A r.voriable report ON the adjusted
compensation act the new name for
the bonus bill. is expected this week
from the committee or the five
features OF the bill Mellon is Under
stood to object most to the features
calling for an outlay of money and is
suance of security by the government
for the ex-service men.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-13
Z 7 4 2
ADMIRAL WILL CLAIM
He ATTEMPTED HUMOR

LONDON. June 1S.-(U. Pad
miral Sims will tell Secretary DENLY
he atten pied humor when referring
to the Sim Fem sympathizers in the
United States as asses with votes,
close friends believe. The admiral,
preparing to return to the United
States to face the reprimand, refused
to comment on the exchange of mes
sages with the secretary of the navy.
II is believed he will place the blame
for the controversy on the interpre.
tation of certain passages of speech,
claiming a further garbling in cable
transmission. II is evident the Ad-
miral is not going to retract what he
actually said before the Entiish speak
ing union.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-13
FREE TOLLS RESOLUTION WILL
BE FAVORABLY REPORTED: VOTE
In COMMITTEE PROVES DECISIVE
MEMORIAL DAY WOULD
BE MADE SACRED BY
LADIES OF G. A. R,

The making OF Memorial Day. 4
, May so, sacred to the memory OF 4
, the soldiers Of all Americas 4
, wars. win be urged by delegates 4
Of the Ladies of,the Grand Army 4
OF the Republic during their 4
: state convention which opens to- 4
, morrow In the !. o. o. r. hall 4
for a three DAYS session.
Officers Of the order stated to. 4
; day that la the opinion Of the 4
Ladies' of the q. A. r.. Memorial .
Day should be more fittingly OBJ =
; served than II has been In the =
past. II is probable that resolu-
tions asking for legislation con- =
cerning moro fitting observance =
OF the day will be passed during =
convention sessions here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-13
ALL LEGION MEN ASKED
TOPARADE WEDNESDAY
HONORING GRAND ARMY

from the corner of Alta and College
streets on the corner of the court
house lawn. r. l.. Idlcman, comman-
der of the Pendleton post of tho AM
orican Legion will be marshal of the
parade, and cooperating with him are
, no less than 10 bodies which will be
represented.
The parade will be formed begin
ming at $3.50 o'clock and the line OF
march win be to Main street thence
across tho river and down jackson
to tho park for the cercmonials of the
morning. Each organization partici-
nsting will be represented by a lead
CIR or captain who will have charge or
his or her unit.
The organizations which will be
represented are the Grand Army of
! the Republic, Daughters of tho @. a.
r.. Womcn's Relief Corps. the Wom-
ems Christian Temperance Union,
Daughters OF Veterans. Daughters OF
the American Revolution, the Saliva
tion Army. Spanish American War
veterans, the American Legion which
will include all ex-service mon OF the
World War whether members of tho
Organization or not, and Pendleton's $
two troops OF Boy Scouts.
Special signs will be prepared for
each organization. These signs will
be placed along College and Alta
streets and the organizations will form
in the space indicated. The arrange
ments will permit each unit to fall In
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