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About Aurora observer. (Aurora, Marion County, Or.) 19??-1940 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 15, 1921)
CHANCE FOR BIGGER THINGS I Old IJear—Tleu? year c r d Jr Jt\ r WILL GRASP THEM Dhat d o qon bring? TJour b a g m ight h o ld Anything) O ld Hear, O ld ljear, Dhat w ill tjou d o D ith all the h o p e That 1 gave qou7 Th ere is a moment D h en qou meet; L ik e two travelers O n one street. O ld ljear, N ew ljear. In the skg, O ut where the winds A n d ghosts g o by. L O ld Tjear, O ld Tjear D hat d o yon say, M eeting the N ew on T h e Milky D a y ? Polish Top, Large Fire Box, Large Oven, Saver o f Fuel IJou took from m e Like a thief. Larkspur joy and Juniper grief, But you leave m e O n e bright hour, (glad like sun on A crimson flower VERY housewife should see this range and get a FREE E TICKET at our store. Tell your friends. We want them all to have a FREE TICKET in this wonderful range. This is mine Eternally, Uou may not T a k e it from m e l Call for par ticulars. A t this holiday season we wish to extend to all our patrons and friends a most hearty Merry Xmas and a prosperous New Year. N ew Tjear, N ew ljear, D hat d o you "Hear as you pass him In the b lu e ? Kt O ld Tjear, O ld Tjear, D h e re d o you go, O ut on that path M en d o not kn ow ? 1 LOUISE DRISCOLL, in N.TJ. Times. — — *------- In selecting Xmas Gifts, look over our large stock of Substantial Gifts for the whole family. g o QTravel Keauetuuard Canby Hardware ^tfr10 BE strong and true ; to be gen- brous in praise and appreciation of others ; to impute worthy mo tives even to enemies ; to give without expectation of return; to practice hu mility, tolerance and self-restraint ; to make the best use of time and oppor tunity ; to keep the mind pure and the judgment charitable; to extend intel ligent sympathy to those in distress; to cultivate quietness and nonresist ance; to speak little and listen much; to adhere always to a high standard of .thought, purpose and conduct ; to grow in grace, goodness and gratitude ; to seek truth and righteousness ; to work, love, pray and serve daily; to aspire greatly, labor cheerfully and take God at His word—this is to travel heavenward.—G. Kleiser in Y. M. C. C. Central. and Implement .Company HARDW ARE IMPLEMENTS - CANBY, OREGON ■ . • A Christmas Present That Counts ffi || § $1 g ; Ilf W e have some nice little Christmas cards called “ Gift Dressings” to put in your Xmas package 25c a dozen. Observer O ffice W. H. ASQUITH Means More Sales for You Mr. Business Man When you begin advertising in this paper you start on the road to more business. There is no better or cheaper medium for reaching the buyers o f this com-; munity. $675 Fully Equipped I P AINTIING APEE HANGING j AND TINTING £ I All Work Neatly Done Aurora - Oregon £ We can also provide Ask your neighbor who drives one. In wishing you Xmas Greetings, we invite you to call and look over these new cars. A. E A newcomer probably lias brought! to his attention both the commenda- ' ble and the objectionable, features o f : his new place o f residence to a mark- ! ed degree, while these same features may not be realized as existing b y : many people long resident in the com-j munity. Waltham Watches, Chains, Aurora is known to those about us j Charms, Rings and as a town which has seen better days, j dormant while opportunities have ! Jewelry. passed us by, to find interested and helpful welcome in other communi ties. Communities by no means bet ter entitled to growth than Aurora, Expert Watch Repairing except for their desire®to help them-! selves. * mmm It would seem the logical step for; Aurora to find the reason fo r her' W e will make your clock stagnation, and then eliminate this run, too condition by means o f cooperation onj the part o f every person residing in Aurora; working earnestly and sin-| L. Y. Gray wants to see you cerely for every movement tending to upbuild this town. Canby, Oregon But coopération must be real, with j absolute sincerity o f purpose, and; with unselfish action. A condition o f goodfellowship and understanding must arise throughout this entire A petition is being circula’ted among community. Then, and n o t until then, will Aurora make the progress to the land owners of the*£oburg district in Lane county asking that the Co which she is entitled. Those owning property in Aurora burg drainage district be organized. should set a fair price on every un This will reclaim 12,000 acres of val used parcel, and make this price uable land. A special 2%-mill road tax was vot known, stating a willingness to dis pose o f the property on reasonable ed by Oregon City. The tax, which terms, to any prospective homebuild will raise $7600 on the assessed valu er or business enterprise. In setting ation of nearly $750,000, will be used a “ fair price ’ » it should he remem for permanent road improvements bered that Aurora is not a city, she within the city limits. Seven University of Oregon stu needs sidewalks, sewer, and other im provements, and it is only by attract dents who Won distinction as marks ing newcomers that this property will men, sharpshooters and expert rifle acquire a value above that set by its men at the encampment last summer have just been presented with United natural productivity. When a new enterprise or a home- States government lnedals. Fees from motor vehicle licenses seeker makes inquiry hefe, they should be made welcome, quoted reas during the month of November aggre onable prices on property in which gated $8,756.75, according to a re they are interested, and i f necessary,1 port prepared by Sam A. Kozer, secre we should sacrifice a part o f what we ; tary of state. Total receipts thus far may have thought we should receive, this year, are $2.3X1 .an« vs.» remembering that added activity in Aurora increases the value o f all property here. It is hard to under stand the policy in the past, which has been to often discourage new comers, even the refusal to make room at any price. We need concerted action by the local business houses manifested in bargain days, auction days, or-a n y other form o f special attraction, bringing more people to trade in Au rora. One o f the greatest boons to Au rora at the present time would be the building o f houses for rent or sale on easy terms by owners o f vacant prop erty. , : _ - The next few years are full o f promise to those Oregon communities who make enough o f their own town and country side to attract others by the benefits and enjoyments seen to be in store fo r the newcomers. Au rora has the natural advantages o f location, all improved means o f trans portation, an unexcelled surrounding country, and a fine people. She has lacked a sincere cooperation in a progressive movement. Frederick D. Elliott. Our Advertising Service The Chevrolet 490 For Demonstration Go and see L. V. Gray, the Canby Jeweler, for 'Silver ware of all kinds, Pretty and servicable Hand-Painted China, Tea Sets, Individual Pieces, etc. The Persians still exchange presents of eggs at-New Year’s just as we do at Easter. But the rest of us now do Aurora: 50 mimttes from Saledi; our giving of presents at Christmas parties, though we ihay give to each 60 minutes from Portland; 30 min other on January 1. In Scptland and utes from Oregon City.; England everybody calls on everybody else New Year’s day, and drinks punch. We’ re Boosting Here in America calling has gone out of style, but if we do nothing more, we at least shout “Happy New Year” to everybody we meet on New Year’s morning. When we shout that, we mean good luck to them for all the new year through. One o f Service; that is last SEE 3 NEW YEAR’S EGGS. * ing; and for the whole family i§ To Welcome the New Year. | PRETTY ceremony handed ¿5$, down from the past is to open tue front door prompt- ly on the stroke of midnight for the passing of the old year to join the centuries of the past, and for the entrance of the baby new year, who is just about to commence his earthly career. The Real Present] TUNITIES TO THOSE WHO N ED ljear, NewTjear. H I THB TOWN OFFERS OPPOR 1 NEVER AGAIN Ostrich — New-fangled breakfast food, eh? Well I swore off from that stuff the first of last yearl Artistic Printing of every description Dr. de Lespinasse PUMPKIN PIE. Stew the pumpkin and rub through a colander. Beat the yolks ot four eggs light; add a cupful of sugar and beat until you have a quart of the stewed pumpkin. Pour in a quart of milk, a teaspoonful of nutmeg, and cin namon. Fold in the stiffened whites of four eggs. Line' a deep pie plate with puff paste, then fill with the pumpkih and bake in a moderate oven till done. or Phone WAIT CANBY, OREGON ,E Cold Chicken Cutlets. Cold boiled chicken may be mixed with crumbs, egg and cream until of a consistency to shape into cutlets. Dip these in hot fat. Serve with cream sauce or tomato sauce. Phone Tabor 2559 DENTIST Ask your Grocer for 1153J Belmont St. Portland, Oi Mother Hubbard BRAND B UT T E R Hubbard Creamery Co. GIANT STUMPING POWDER non-freezing; the fumes don’t cause headache. Every user a booster. HUBBARD, ORE. We buy Butterfat and Eggs at Highest Market Prices J. R. PITTS Phone 52-5 Canby, Oregon