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Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-11
PARISH DEMONSTRATOR
AT AGRICULTURAL MEETING

Miss Minerva Pearl LeFevre, parish
demonstrator, lectured at the NewlIano
schoolhouse on Friday night, May 5th.
Her subject was the protection Of or
chards and growing crops against in
sect pests and mould and other plant
diseases. The Importance of small
things is very likely to be disregarded.
We are surrounded and our very being
is affected by a myriad of life of which
we know but little. Although every eff
fort is made to reduce the ravages of
insect pests to a minimum, it is estimat-
ed that annually the destruction caused
amounts to over a billion of dollars.
The cutworm, the boil weevil, the to-
bacco beetle, the cinch bugs, the Hes
sian fly, grasshoppers. and bugs of ev-
cry kind and degree are busy day and
night. There are said to be more than
than $4,000 different insects already
classified and described, but as it
would take up too much space in this
paper we will not print the names of
all of them. In his never-ending effort
for life and supremacy, it will be
great assistance to man, if he will aid
and protect the birds that live upon
insects. AS a particular insect is par
tial to some one plant, rotation Of
crops is a great help, especially if
something is selected wholly unrelated
to the former crop. The field should
be kept clean of trash that may serve
as a breeding place for insects. AS
many insects pass the winter in the
soil, it is also a good plan to plow deep
in the fall and expose them to the RI
gors Of heavy freezing. where the win
ter is favorable to this treatment
Many insects live on weeds before cul-
tivated crops make their appearance,
and by keeping down weeds and other
plant parasites, much can be accom-
plished.
When the writer lived in Santa Clara
county, California, he remembers a
fruitgrower who burnel open fires in
his orchard at night and destroyed
night-flying moths and insects by the
millions. In summer time he has seen
many kinds of insects. greenbugs and
moths attracted by the electric lights
at Kansas City, Mo-, and in the morn
ing the pavement would be covered
with millions of them. In Bavaria, it
is reported. an open fire connected
with suction arrangement not only at
tracts insects and destroys them, but
also converts them into valuable fer
'tilizer.
Miss LeFevre advocated spraying
with different preparations. rotation
of crops and freedom of fields from
all trash as necessary precautions.
Her statements were listened to with
clio attention and she gave much ex-
Ipla, tory information in response to
ques4ens asked at the close Of the
meeting. The members of the Colony
highly appreciate her lecture and are
glad to learn that on the first Friday
night in June she will discuss Dairying,
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-11
WORST is OVER FOR
NEW ENGLAND
Roger W. BabsOn, famous stafsticiap.
Sees Northeast Ready for
Prosperity

1t you were to study chart show
ing the path of business depression
you would note its striking resemblance
to weather map outlining the path
OF a storm. The present depression
was first evident in New England and
has spread southwark and westward,
until it centers to-day in the wheat
growing section Of the Middle West.
New England being the first to feel
the depression, is according to the
great basic law Of action and reac-
ton, the first to show signs of recov-
cry. From a study of statistics | am
convinced that the foundation of fun
damental conditions necessary for the
period of improvement is practically
complete as far as New England is con-
.cerned. During this coming year, man
ufacturers, merchants and bankers Of
this section Of the country will struggle
with their individual problems. While
| do not expect to see anything like a
period Of prosperity for this section in
1922, do feel that the worst is over
and that gradual improvement will
be evident from now on.
In activity the most important IN
dustries are already reflecting decid-
ed improvement. The textile industry
for instance, which is by far the most
important in New England, is much
busIer than a year ago. Activity in
cotton goods for instance is 80 percent
of normal at present, whereas a year
ago it averaged SO percent. Wooden
goods were operating at full capacity
during the early fall, and are still run
ming between IS percent and 40 per
cent of normal activity. Fundamen-
tally the textile industry has turneI its
corner and is already in its period oi
improvement, The executives of New
England face two problems. First, the
fact that the cotton center of the Un-
tied States is rapidly moving South. In
1914, I8,500,000 spindIes reported
in the northern states as against H..
100000 in the southern section. All
present the report shows l9,500,000 in
the northern states, an increase of 5
percent, and l5,500,000 spindles in
the south, an increase of over Is per
cent.
THE other factor that is keeping
them from full operation are rather
heavy imports Of both cotton and wool
en- goods from England. The safest
way to meet this flood of medium
priced foreign-made goods is to in
crease efficiency and produce better
qualty textiles in this country.
The boot and shoe industry has al.
$50 turned a corner, and It's present ac.
ltivity is improving steadily each month
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-11
BOARD OF EQUALIZERE

The Parish Board of Equalization,
composed of Messrs. ]. A. Wilson, W
Cryer, H. H. Cudd, and looking over
the assessment sheets showing the
amounts Of taxes to be levied in l9-
d, correcting, possible errors, receiv-
ing claims for reductions and similar
subjects relating to the tax question.
And when the work has been finished.
the sheets are to be turned over to
Hon. Lovett Word, the Parish Asses
sor for final action.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-11
TO SELL PROPERTY
TO PAY TAXES

About two-hundred persons have
neglected to pay their taxes for 1921,
in Vernon Parish, and on Saturday,
June 10th, 1922. Hon. D. F. Turner,
Sheriff and Ex-Officio Tax-Collector,
is to sell these delinquents' property
at public auction, at the principal door
of the Court House in Leesville, the
sale to start at | am. The sums tax
payers owe to the Parish treasury range
between So cents and $l60767.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-11
MORE NEW ROADS
VOTED FOR VERNON

At the regular monthly meeting of
the Vernon Parish Police Jury. Hon.
Columbus Pitre presiding. bills for sup
Plies, salaries, ETC.. were audited and
ordered to be paid. Among these Bills
was one from five insurance compan-
les. insuring the new Jail against loss
from fire, or tornado, over $4,000
the premium amounting to $4,000
The result Of the election held in Road
District No. 6, upon the question IF
raising $375,000 by issuing bonds, for
constructing and maintaining public
roads, was found to be in favor Of said
taxation, the respective roads running
from Slagle east to the Parish Iine
from Slagle to Simpson, Temple and
Colemans Crossing on Devils Swamp;
From Simpson to Hutton and 10 Ire
Parish line near Alec; from Flactor
Church by way of Hicks Crossing and
Cancasieu, interssctlng Road mo 2.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-11
1OOg6 PROFIT-PATRIOTS
PAY NO TAXES

New York. = According to the New
York Globe. which has been conducting
an analysis and investigation of the
government records. the entire federal
income tax system has broken down,
millions of citizens have evaded the
payment of income taxes. and billions
of dollars have been illegally withheld
from the government. The violations.
saye the Globe. are So vast that 'one
hesitates to put down in cold figures
even an approximation Of the condi-
tons which can be shown to exist.
The Vernon Parish Democrat can be
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-11
EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS
SHOWN IN NEW SCHOOLS

New school houses are ia be erected
for the Public School Districts Of Harm
beck. Cole Springs, Simpson, Dillon.
Midway and Davis Mil, the building
at Simpson and at Hornbeck to be con-
structed Of brick, at cost of SIS 900,
and $4,000, respectively. The funds
which the Vernon Parish School Board
is to raise by taxation will have to be
voted for by the voters Of the various
Districts. bonds to be issued and sold
IN the financial market. and the taxes
TO nun for five years.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-11
OCCASIONAL SHOWERS
In STORE THIS WEEK

W. A. Dougherty, U. S. Weather OBJ
server, Newllano Station, predicts nor
nal temperatures with occasional show
ers for the week ending May 18th.
The Temperatures for The week end
ing May 9th are as follows:
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-11
THE oPEN-SHoP PURPOSE

Minneapolis. II Pressmen who de-
serted the union at the beginning Of
the printing trades strike. here. have
had their wages cut BY non-union
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-11
ay 9th are as follows /:

During the days of May 2-4 incIu-
sive, LOS inches of rain fell.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-11

Let the Democrat do your printing
We have experienced men n ou
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-05-11

"a Lhe IlemoeTaL do your prinling-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25

Mrs Fred Beck in Pendleton Saturday.
Mrs. Beck Is a niece of Mr.. Snider and
although she has been in Pendleton
all her life Mr.. snider had not seen
her until Saturday for nineteen years.
Neither of them thought the other
WAS In this pnrt OF the country.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Grant and dau-
ghter spent Saturday evening In Pen
dleton. ~
The little Misses Ada and Bernice
Biggerstaff were visiting little girl
friends In Rieth, Sunday.
Walton Rourke formers1lieth school
teacher, but now a Ford salesman was
visiting old acquaintances IN Rieth
Saturday.
Mr.. anu Mrs. Percy Van 0rsdaie
have rstnrned from Portland where
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
Shcarers Get 10 Cents

Sheep shearers operating in this
county, at Pine City and at Arlington
are receiving 10 cents head, includ-
ing board for the shearers. Sixteen
shearers are employed by Smythe
Brothers at Arlington. eight by Tul-
loch and Smythe at Pilot Rock
eight by the Pendleton Sheep Co. al
Pine City. eight by the Cunningham
Sheep Co. at Pilot Rock and the same
number at Stanfield by Fred Falconer.
Shearers at the Echo shearing plant
number ~. A hand shearing crew.
under the direction of Pearl Russell,
will begin tomorrow at Pilot Rock to
shear Charley Johnson's sheep. The
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
W1cat,
ASKS SENATE ,
TO FAVOR LARGE ARMY

WASHINGTON. April 25.--(A. P.)
The United States with adequate
military preparations and under
strong leadership could have prevent
ed the occurrence of the world war"
General Pershing declared today tes-
tifying before the senate military COM
mittee in behalf of the war depart
ment's plea for an increase military
establishment over that proposed by
the house. Failure 10 consider the
existence of envy. jealousy and hat
red" among nations as among individ-
uals, he said, has invariably sent the
United States unprepared into great
crisis and caused unnecessary. loss of
life and left us staggering under the
financial burdens"
There is more honor Ia preventing q
forest fire than in putting it out.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
Operetta on Friday.

Optfcttu Oh ffIuhy.
For Friday evening is scheduled
the operetta. Gypsy Queen" to be
presented at the high school audi
torium by the members Of the Girls
Glee Club, under the direction Of
Mrs. s.. H. Forshaw, for the benefit
of. the student body. The operetta,
which was written by Charles Han
sen. is a revision of the Tyrolean
Queen and is adapted to girls voices.
The story is that of Rosalie, the
mountain queen, who becomes lest
in the woods and is captivated by
the gypsies. She makes her escape
and Is aided by the fairies who pro-
tspt her. until the mountain people,
who have been searching for her.
arrive. There will be 75. girls in the
cast. The high school orchestra un-
der the dirTtion of B. A. McDon-
aid will play at the opening and be-
tween the acts. Tickets for the
operetta will be sold from the
Thompson drug store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
MEANT TO SLAY WIFE,
so MUST STAND TRIAL

LONDON. April 25.-Michael John
Simpson is awaiting trial for attempt
ed murder Of his wife and, according
TO his own statement to the police he
meant to do her i'm when he hit her
on the head with a hammer.
Simpson gave himsel. up a: the po-
lice station, informing the officers
that he had Ailled his wife.
y suppose she's dead. ali. she.."
Simpson inquired when officers re-
turned from making an nves-igation.
No. she's in an infirmary." the Of
ficers replied.
what. not dead" shouted Stop
son well, l meant to do her in. She
onGh; to be dead. want to swing for
her. / meant to do IT,"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25

! they were called by the death OF Mr.
Yam orsdale's brother i
Mrs. II. j. English returned from
Helix Saturday where she had beer
visiting her daughter Mrs. Jack Rose
who accompanied her on her return
home for few days visit.
Miss Ina Winchester returned home
from The Dailes saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Roberts drove tc
Pendleton Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Vim. Sargant drove TO Stanfield
ou business Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs A. II. Hamilton were
Walla Walla visitors one day last
week.
L Mrs. wm. Bostwick went 10 Baker
Friday night TO visit Mr.. Bostwick's
brother who Is In the hospital there
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
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Dean is Chosen.

Dean is Chosen. NNN
The position of dean of st. Ste
phens Episcopal pro-cathedral In
Portland, which was declined by
Rev. Alfred Lockwood. pastor of the
Church of the Redeemer, will be
filled by DR.. Horace Marion Ramsey,
d. D.. according to announcement
made in Portland yesterday. Rev.
Ramsey was formerly rector of St.
Stephens chapel under Bishop Nor
ris, and of recent years has held the
chaif of New Testament exegesis in
the Seabury Divinity school in Min
nesota
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25

FOUND ON ROAD east of the Frank
Snyder place--hat sack containing
brown velvet hat also several small.
packages. Owner may have same by
calling at this office. identifying and
paying for ad. N
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
Meetings Open

Meetings Open
A week of special meetings is open
ing at Tutuilla Indian church this
evening. Among the ministers are
Rev. ]. NJ. Cornelison, Presbyterian
missionary, RCD James Hayes. of the
Kamiah. Idaho. First Church, Rev.
Mark Arthur, of Cottonwood. Idaho
and Rev. James G.. Dickson, of Sites
idaho,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
'R|ETH MAN FINDS niece
IN PENDLETON SATURDAY
! Cast Oregonian Special. J

RIETH, April 25.--chas. Bropst
was called TO Tacoma Friday on busi-
ness.
The two little daughters Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Draper of Pendieton visited at
the home Of their aunt Mrs. ]. NJ.
Harrison Saturday.
sfr. and Mrs w. W. snider and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
WHEAT SHOWED DECLINE
At CHICAGO TODAY

Wheat shows decline today, May
grain closing at $1.40 rs, July at
s1.27 ga and September at s1.1S IA.
Yesterdays closing prices were May
$1.45 rs. July $l.2S 1-2 and Sep
|tember $1.19 IA. Following are the
quotations received by Overlook g.
Cooke, local brokers:
Wheat.
Open High Low Close
May $1,46% $1.47A s1.40ss $1.40%
July 1.29 1.29A 1.27A 1.27A
Sept. LAS 1.2OA 1.1SA 1.1S%
Lightning and men start forest fires
The lightning can't help it.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
BAKER Men Are Coming

A delegation from Baker and La
Grande will be here Thursday to speak
at the Commercial Association lunch
con that day on the subject of the
Oregon Trail celebration to be held
at Baker July 4. Senator Eberhard
and A. W. Nelson of La Grande will
be with the party.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
Claims Wife Deserted Him.

A suit for divorce from his wife,
Addie E. Cochran, has been brought
in circuit court by Ralph A.. Coch-
ran. Desertion is the reason given
why the decree should be granted.
The couple married in 1915 at La
Grande, according TO the complaint.
J. b. Perry represents the plaintiff.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
NezgS Notes fPendleton

season is late this year and will be
in full operation until May /. Hepp-
ner sheep will be sheared beginning
May l. Mack Hoke. secretary of the
Oregon Wool Growers Association re-
ceived word today that 25 Wyomins
shearers would be here May /.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
Rate Offer Made

ItHtC OIItF MuuC
Very few Pendleton people have
taken advantage Of the city water
commissions offer of 10 percent dis
count to be given If parkings are Kept
up, says Frank Hayes. city engineer
The offer demands that a permit be
taken out and as yet only few have
made application. If parkings are
kept up, q 10 percent discount on the
entire amount of water used above
the minimum Of $500 gallons. is al
lowed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
Game to Re Played,

The Peoples Warehouse is planning
a return game to be played with
Heppner in the near future. The T.
p. w. aggregation defeated the Hepp.
ner team by score of IL to II on
Sunday. The local players scored
twice in both the first. fifth and
seventh innings and six in the second.
Heppner scored one in the fourth inn
ing, three in the fifth, five in tht
eighth and two In the ninth.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
Accounts Are Opened.

The year of 1922 has seen the
opening of many savings accounts
for Pendleton children, say bank EN-
ployes. The small savings banks are
proving an incentive and one PEN
dleton father recently opened ac-
counts for three of his small chill
dren.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
Cows 10 be Tested,

Milton cows are 70 be tested for
tuberculosis and undesirable animals
will be removed from the herds.
Fred Bennioh. county agent, is in
Milton today to make arrangements
for the tests which will be held by
J. p. Madden. of the Bureau of AMI
NAL Industry.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
Is In Portland

Is IN POt1ilnu
James Akey, manager of the Penney
Store. is in Portland on buying trip.
Managers Of other Penny stores are
in Portland also. Il. H.Remboldt, an
employe of the. local store. expects to
go to Portland soon for few days
business visit. ga
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25

Indians Arrested
William Jones and Ernest Johnley
Umatilla Indians, were arrested yes
terday on q charge of being drunk.
Jones was sentenced to SIS fine or
seven days in Jail and Johnley was
sentenced to $40 fine or five days in
jail. Both were lodged in the city Jail
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
Rev. Conner RESIGNS

Rev. E. J. Conner. Indian pastor OF
the Tutuilla church. has resigned his
position. Until his place can be filled
by an Indian minister. Rev. J. NJ. Cor
nelson will supply the vacancy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
Nhear Looks Fine

, Henry Taylor, Umatilla county pio-
n6h, states that his wheat is in fine
condition. The stand is thick, he
states, and is from four to six inches
high. His farm is eight miles north
east of Pendleton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
Schools Clos June 0

Pendleton schools are now on the
last lap of school work, as all schools.
grade and high school, will close June
Q. Examinations will be held during
the last week of the term. School for
the next term will open September 5.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
,in Remodel Home
]. c. Greenwood has been granted
permit for $3.50 in altering and re-
odeling his residence.
orc TO BE Open

orc 10 Be Open
The Salvation Army Relief Store
Ill be open tomorrow from 10 a. m.
o6 p. m. Officers of the local post
tate that anyone desiring clothing
nay secure It during these hours.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May County Oratoricai
Contest.
May e-County Track meet.
Commencement at Pendleton
High SCHOOL,
June Is, 1s and 17-Annual
state convention Of Spanish AM
erican War Veterans. women's
Auxiliary and Military Order OF
serpents.
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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR RENT-One and two room apt.
for light housekeeping. Phone
627-J.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25

Members of the family of the late
Trafton Doan extend their heartfelt
thanks to the Eagles Lodge and to
their many friends for the beautiful
floral pieces and messages of SYM
pathy in their sad bereavement.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
/. o. o, +, to Meet,

I. o. o. +. to Meet.
Annual Roll Cali of Odd Fellows
and Rebeccas will be held tomorrow
night at Odd Fellows hall. All men,
bers are invited.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
New Suits Arrive

New Suits Arrive
Western Union messenger boys in
Pendletcn are sporting new uniforms
today as the spring shipment Of suits
has arrived.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1922-04-25
Card OF Thanks

Fire in the mountains means pov.
erty in the valleys.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-12-29
A WISE PRECAUTlON.

The given by the city health officer the antor OF the
various school houses thoroughly dniect the school the
buildings before school opens Wednesday move in the
right direction and quite accordance with the precautionary
by that official occasions prevent the
spread of contagious diseases The gathering together OF hundreds
children groups anywhere from twenty-five up indoors and
especially from ali walks OF life and iron all phases Of society IS
condition which every possible Precation II contagious
diseases be kept check The OF scarlet fever
acre the action OF the health officer Another preauton
that should be taken all instances il is not already the
thorough ventang and airing of the school The Ottawa
schools fortunate having good lot OF janitcrS who keep
their buildings ideal condition. but the thorough airing and blow
ing out OF the every day is liable in instances to be
locked upon big OF fuel yet is absolutely essential
the air is to be kept the best.
At this season the year is necessary that parents
should be made understand that anything the nature OF
cod should be thoroughly investigated and understood before
child school Nearly all the contagious diseases OF children
start with symptoms almost identical with plain cold throat
and should be necessary child to be sent home from
Soote precautionary should be taken before the child
school after the symptoms develop half day day
lost in the schooling OF child little but the loss OF that
time if used for investigation symptoms the avoidance
OF an epidemic a school or whole section of a city.
everyone in his efforts preserve the health of the citizens both
children and grownis if the unntiated they
little stringent The health officer aarist
but he and his desire
TO Ottawa against epdencs and that the enae health
record be continued But he can't do alone the job
which demands cooperation