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About The Polk County post. (Independence, Or.) 1918-19?? | View Entire Issue (Nov. 18, 1921)
«W «isto rici Sociali * O ro g °» *‘ l ih e I ■ P olk C ounty P ost L A R G E S T C I R C U L A T I O N I N SOUTH P O L K C O U N TY VOLUME ARMISTICE DAY IS ' GAILY CELEBRATED NUMBER 25. INDEPENDENCE, OH KO ON, NOVEMBER 18, 1021. IV. two Kewpies held receivers. The HARD LUCK decorations represented a floral bell. In this car were; Miss Louise Bauman and Miss Alice Brown of the telephone company, i By T. C. Harbauflh. D eep In the foreat» The Red Cross float was beau Mrs. Elncra Mattison died at olden T he leaves are fa ll tifully decorated and four Red her home in Independence at 9:30 ing fast In russet hues and Cross nurses. Mrs. J. G. McIn Monday n.orning, Nov. 14 at the golden, B efore N ovem b er’ » tosh. Mrs. A. D. Davidson, Mrs. age of 63 years. blast; • Geo. DeWitt and Miss Edith C lear flow s the sun She had been a sufferer from lit river Dawes were ready to render first T ow a rd the shade diabetis for many months and less sea, aid. The Woman’ s club was re T he while we bless the Giver two days prior to her death had F o r all H is bou nties free. presented by a “ club house” j He hears our call, a lik e on all be n brought home from a Salem T he blessings o f T h a n k sg iv in g fall. which is their ambition. Miss Lonely (a South African [ko helor)— . hospital where she had been for W e’ve garnered fo r our need-tim e Gretchen Kreamer was at the It’s pretty rough at this glad Thank»- j T he fields o f golden grain, ten Gays. While physicians held F or well we know that seed-tim e giving season, when happy families are wheel, Mrs. O. A. Kreamer, W ill com e to earth a gain ; going to gather around their festive no hope for her recovery, her E ach th an k fu l heart rem em bers Mrs. C. O Sloper, the clubpresi-; hoards, that I've got to sneak away T h e h a rvests that have sped. passing was unexpected. and dine at the club alone. And In the cool N ov em b ers dent, and Mrs. Clyde Eeker, j Is bow ed the g ra tefu l head; During her fifteen years resi an. A nd hym n an d p ra yer m eet on the alp, past, president, who conceived And gratitude* Is everyw h ere. dence in Independence, Mrs. and started the cL b house fund O d ay renow n ed in sto ry ! Mattison was very prominent in O P ilgrim -g iv en m orn. as a “ memorial” to the boys In hum bleness and g lory lodge affairs and made a large In bleak N ew E nglan d b orn ; were the occupants of the house. W e hail thee with devotion circle of frieids. She also took B eneath the r o o f and tree; Many decorated cars were also F rom ocenn unto ocean profound interest in public a f Thanksgiving also owes something B eloved by all the free; in line. T he hym ns that rise tow ard the skies to the religious rjtcs of ancient na fairs and has the honor of being Are rich In h oly sym ph on ies tions. The oldest of these Is Ihe Jew The program at the theatre ish feast of the tabernacles, with its the first woman who was ever was greeted with a S. R.O. house. magnificent festivities, The festival nominated for an Independence occurred annually, at the e d of the G. C. Godfrey of th" Legion harvest season, and continued for eight city office. A convention of citi Post made a w lcome address days. Sometimes it was held as enily zens placed her in the race for as the 2.1th of September, hut never and declared the town belonged gym floor was taxed to capacity later than the 20th of October. It councilman and at the subse to the guests with the “ sky” lot with revelers enjoying the “ step- was the feast of the "ingathering” of quent election she was only de the harvest of all the fruits, the corn, the limit. Mayor Walker also Ding.” Feature offeri gs at the the wine, and the oil. The labors of feated by a small vote. the Hold were then over for the year, sanctioned the hospitality. Chair dance were solos by Wm. P. Mrs. Mattison was a kind and the feast was an occasion of Joy man Keeney presented Judge L. Harris and Leo Barks. ousness and gladness to the people. At hearted woman and many acts this season the nation assembled in T. Harris the speaker of the oc Thus ended the day with some Jerusalem, where they lived in booths of charity were contributed to casion. Jndge Harris was force thing worth while to stimulate for seven days. Impressive cerehionles her. and processions took place each day, ful and comprehensive and gave the boosting energies of our en Funeral services under the di- and at night the conrf of the temple loud praise to “ the boys” . Mu tire community. was Illuminated by lamps nnd flam (continued on last page.) beaux. At rhe end Of seven days’ joy sical numbers were vocal solos by P. S. —The write was “ tied D IS C O V E R E D U S E O F MI RRORS the booths were dismantled and the Mrs. Edna Irvine and Miss Ruby in” the “ club t ouse” while the Diner Finds That Noonday Flirtations people celebrated an eighth dny of Let Us All Give Thanks Armistice Day has come and pone, but its lessons remain with us. Every man had a song of patriotism in his soul and if he did not sing it the whole com munity is the poorer. A. L. Keeney as general chair- man gave much time and thought to the details of the day. He allowed notmng to disturb the serenity of ni*> mind that he might wisely direct the plans for the eventful tim£ The morning program was given in Monmouth with W. T. Vinton as the principal speaker. The Mon mouth Commercial club and citi zens of the Normal town served a generous luncheon to the ex- service men and their families. The crowd returned to Indepen dence for the parade at 10 o’clock Many creditable floats led by the Elk’s band which furnished the music entered the parade. “ Flanders Field” which brought much applause from the crowd and ail were reminded of the lines “ In Flanders field, the pop pies blow, Between the crosses row on row,” etc. The “ Gold Star Mothers” bad their place in a float and every eye was moist as they passed by. The G.A.R. Are Greatly Aided by Properly and W. R. C. had a creditable Lawrence. A violin solo by Miss rest o f the world went by so if Placed Reflectors. float and tho the men are feeble Helen Cornelius and saxaphone anything or any body has been “ I know why they fill the walls of and old they entered as much trios by Willard Craven, James omitted just blame it on those thew- restaurants full of mirrors,” said into the spirit of the day as the Robie and Grant McLaughlin. “ ties” that weren't “ unt ed” at Sidney. ‘‘.So do I,” said his friend Aleck. veterans of the recent conflict. Each offering wa- heartily re the window boxes and let her "For the ¡mme reason they put chew The army float, a box car, caus ceived. Major Rose in uniform know about it and you shall re ing gum boxes In the subway station. Sn's the dappers can fix their hair If ceive further consideration. ed much favorable comment and graced the stage and added any part of their curs should he slo w ing bore the emblem that made the pleasing remarks. A variety of "Not so." returned Sidney. “ Watch stunts followed at the ball park. “ boys” live those days again. me." They entered a white porcelain res The Navy and Marines were The auxiliary of the Legion serv tauraut. the nulls of which were lined represented with an artistic float. ed tiinner to over four hundred with mirrors that opened to the view n lengthy Interminable lino of reflect ex-service men and their fami The I.O.O.F. and K. P’s. each ed restaurants. They were seated a few minutes, had floats appropriately sugges lies. The food was donated by Sunday at two o’ clock under and Aleck observed that Sidney was the citizens and so generous was the auspices of the Woman's smiling cordially Into space. There tive of the orders. The Boy Scouts were cleverly portrayed the response that a cooked food club, shrubs will be planted at was no one near by except a flapper This movement was with an expressive hack, the back be and never tired in camp cooking. sale was held Saturday morning. the fill. ing toward Aleck and Sidney. "You net like a lunatic In the mak Another float that brought ap The grand finale lo the day was started some time ago but was necessarily delayed Mrs, 0. D. ing.” sHld Aleck. “ What are you grin plause was that representing the the free dance at the high school Butler is chairman of the com ning at In that Iced cantaloupe sign Willamette Telephone Co. An gym with Van Guiles orchestra mittee and the members of the fort" * “ I'm not. I'm looking at tho peach. elect! ic bell rang incessently and furnishing the music. The large j Retail Merchants association will Ain't she a heart” Then Aleck, gazing In the direction plan the days work and pleasure. An abundance of Oregon grape, he snw Std's eyes were bent, looked In the mirror and was confronted by Scotch Bloom and Ocean Spray the gaze of the flapper with the ex will be provided for the planting. presslve buck. He saw that she had main street “ Fill” To JIe Beautified Next Sunday Dress Up For Thanksgiving Every man and bo> in this section is thank ful that Independence has a store where he can come and fit himselt out for Thanksgiv- itg holiday or any other time, knowing’ that he won’t get stung in price and that Kream- ef will back up everything’ he guarantees. Hats, Cans, Collars, Shirts, Neckt es, Suits, Underwear, s<>cks and Shoes. DECAY OF AUDUBON’ S HOME. The house whore John .Tames Au dubon made his home and where Professor Morse installed and tried out his first telegraph-instrument is falling into decay. It is located at Riverside drive and One Hundred and Fifty-sixth street. This is a shrine at once for the naturalist, the artist and the inventor. Apart ment houses are crowding all around it, but it is built on a low level so that it is hoped (hat the r<al estate operator will be estopped for the time being as the site would call for an immense foundation for a large building. In the village of Audu bon in Pennsylvania ail the Audu bon landmarks have been carefully ©reserved.— Scientific American. an expressive face. She was return Ing Sid's grin with an eitra measure. “Many a friendship’s been made through a restaurant looking glass,” observed Sid. "You don't mind eat ing alone, do you, Aleck? Excuse m e” — New York Sun. “ SICK WITH LOVE.” Father was giving the fair young daughter u lecture about her beau. He exclaimed, “ Does lie know who pays the light bills? Doesn’t he know enough to go home at the right \ time?” # The*(laughter replied, “ Yes, he knows enough to go, but he was sick- ( last night.” 1 With that, father started it again. “ Don’t tell me that a big, husky fellow like him was sick. What on earth was the matter with nim ?” As the fair young daughter start ed for the door, -he sang hack, “ He C O V E R OR B L A N K E T F O R COW has heart trouble.” — Indianapolis New*. • Good W ay to Keap Fllea From Bother. Ing While Milking—Obviate* Tail Switching. C H E A P AT THE PRICE. “ I got this car for $100 at ar O. A. Kreamer INDEPENDENCE, OREGON ELNORA MATTiSON IS SUNIMÌNED To keep flies from bothering while ! milking, make a cover or blanket for auction *ale,” remarked ATr. Bib blew. “ It was confiscated by prohi | the cow from a large gunny sack rlpp-d often, and provided with strings bition officers. A bargain, eh?” for fastening under -forelegs, and “ It looked rather dilapidated.” | string across heck to hold In place “ Yes, it will never run again, but over the rump, if both the cow being milked and the ore behind the milker the backs of the seats are hollow I .ire so protected there will he very ) They contained six gallons of d o ic* j little tall switching. ‘moonshine’ the officers overlooked ” ! Thanksgiving Oay Was Observed By the Ancients solemn rest. The glory of the great Hebrew fes tival has long since passed away, hut the fundamental principle— that every one should rejoice In the fruits of tha harvest, together with the whole peo ple of the laud “before the Lord"— has entered into the harvest observ ances of Christian lands. Ht WISDOM. A blare o f brass and a th rob o f dru m »— And Solom on com es! S olom on corne9! A thousand gu a rd s and a «lin t o f steel, Ivory w rought In his ch ariot-w h eel. A silken standard w hich hides the sun, A m antle o f T y rian purple, spun By the <*unnin«est hands in the wise old East, So S olom on « c o s to his m igh ty feast. breath o f lutes and the tw anged strin gs sigh— And the Queen g oes b y ! T he Queen g oes by! T he L ad y o f Sheba in cloth o f gold W ith her hennaed nails and her dark eyes bold. A peacock p erches behind her chair; T he sun lig h ts diam on d s in her hair; T he m usic g lo w s like the heart o f wine. F or Sheba g oes with the K in g to dine- OREGON T heatre S A L E M Fri. and Sat., Nov. 1 8 -1 9 Eugene O’ Brien “ Is Life Worth Living” Sun., M on. Nov. 2 0 21 The R attling h o o fs through the c it y ’s heat. T he shepherd passes a lo n g the street! And his nu t-brow n maid is at his side, He has his pipes am i the skies are w ide; His chest is bare- to the b reeze’s kiss; T he thought o f eating Is honest bliss; He know s content and his spirit sin ge— So a tig * say, fo r all y ou r K in g s! — L>ale C ollins in S ydn ey Bulletin. A Bad Beginning, new HulcMinan didn't “ Your last long." “ No brains.“ “E h r “Tho first thing ho did was to call on one of our host customers and pttrk a lighted cigarette on a $.100 ma hogany desk.” — Birmingham Age* Herald. House Peters Irene Rich in “ The Invisible Power” Clyde Cook “ The Guide” Thanksgiving Day Jam es Oliver C urw ood’s “ God’s Country and the Law” Investigate Then Invest We have small tracts, large tracts, small houses, large houses. Let us show you the property you are looking for. if you want to sell list your holdings with us. Independence Realty Co. Beaver Hotel Building Phone M 1 8 1 1