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About St. Helens mist. (St. Helens, Or.) 1913-1933 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 4, 1916)
ST. HELENS MIST. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 4. 1916 POINDED 1881. Issued Every Friday ly THE MIST rrm.isiuxu COMPANY. 8. L. MOOKHEAD Editor and Manager Entered as second-class nintter, Jnnuury 10th, 1912, at the Tostofflce at St. Helens. Oregon, umler the act ot March 3rd, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION KATES: Ouo Year Six Months Advertising rates made known on application, . .$1.50 . . .75 COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER. RURAL CREDITS SYSTEM PROPOSED The following points on a rural credits system for Oregon have been proposed by JJr. Hector Maepherson, head of the I . S and u. A. C. bureau of markets and rural organia- tl01V. Name: There is hereby established the Oregon Farm Mortgage Credit associa tion, which shall be a state institution with a branch in each county. 2 Purposes: The purposes of the ure gon Farm Mortgage Credit association shall be to raise funds and make loans, secured hy farm mortgages, throughout the state of Ore gon. . . 3. State farm loan commission: 1 he Uit gon Farm Mortgage Credit association shall be under the control of the State Farm Loan commission, which shall consist of the gover nor of the state, secretary of state, the state treasurer and secretary of the state land board and five other members chosen to represent the Willamette valley, southern Oregon, the Coast region, northwestern Oregon, and cen tral Oregon, respectively. They shall be chosen for their ability to handle financial mat ters, and from their acquaintance with the rural credit needs of their various districts. The Farm Mortgage Credit commission shall appoint a general manager who shall be re sponsible to the commission for the general management of the Oregon Farm Mortgage . Credit association. The manager, upon the approval of the state farm loan commission, shall select his office force, appraisers and county representatives. 4. Membership: The members of the Oregon Farm Mortgage Credit association shall be farm land owners who have affiliated themselves with one of its county branches who have complied with the Oregon state law and with the regulations of the Oregon Farm Mortgage Credit association and secured a loan upon their land through this association. 5. Raising Funds: The common school fund, under proper safeguards, shall consti tute a revolving fund which, together with the accumulated net annual surplus, shall be the original capital of the association. Upon the .i-jiof the farm mortgages already let by the stateoTTfregoTr. the common school fund, the Farm Mortgage Credit asso ciation shall issue bonds in series of $100,U00 or multiple thereof,"the interest and principal of these bonds to be guaranteed by the state of Oregon. 6. Conditions of Securing Loans: Loans shall be made to farmers upon inortgages upon their land for an amount not to exceed 50 per cent of the appraised value of such land, ex clusive of perishable improvements. A loan to any individual shall not exceed $50 upon each acre of land owned, nor shall it exceed $5000 for each member. Each member shall make written application for a loan upon forms to be secured from the county branch of the Oregon Farm Mortgage Credit association, and in this application he shall submit in detail the purposes to which he intends to apply the loan, and no part thereof shall, under any cir cumstances, be applied to any other purpose. Interest and principal of all loans shall be payable upon the amortization plan in quarter ly, semi-annual, or annual instalments. At the end of three years, however, from the date of securing a loan, the borrower shall have the privilege of paying off in addition to his reg ular amortization instalment, any additional portion of the loan he sees fit, and his future amortization instalments shall include interest only upon that part of the loan remaining unpaid. Each farmer obtaining a loan shall submit to a survey of his farm and equipment accord- ing to the forms used by the division of Farm -Management of the United States Department of Agriculture. These forms are to be filled out before he obtains a loan, and at the end of each calendar year so long as he remains a debtor to the Oregon Farm Mortgage Credit association. IT CAN'T BE POSSIBLE There are no such things as hoop snakes. There is no such thing as a hydrophobia skunk. No serpents sting with their tails; water snakes are not deadly during dog days; cats do not suck the breath of infants; the deadly upas tree is not deadly; alligators do not attack strong men and drag them, shriek ing, to their muddy lairs. One by one we have had to surrender these delicious horrors beneath the cold light of facts. We let go of them unwillingly, but in evitably. Later very lately, indeed some even more common and acceptable bugaboos have been laid. Whiskey is not good for snake bite; the bite of the rattlesnake is seldom fatal, tarantulas do not kill people unless people have weak hearts. The Gila monster is only horrible in appearance. Grizzly bears are big cowards, which won't even fight a dog if there's a chance of running away. Tiny germs arc the really dangerous animals left in this country, and life is losing all the romance fur nished by creeping and mordant creatures that can slay with a bite. . And now there needed only this for com plete disillusionment some creditable author ities do state the man-eating shark is a niytli. Honolulu papers are printing articles from sci entists and observers in which it is claimed that no shark ever bit any human being to his permanent hurt. It is a fact that for ten years the manager of an Atlantic steamship line has posted a standing offer of a large reward l be paid by him to ativone who. had ever I ecu bitten or even attacked by a shark, am! who could prove it by an eye-witness. Nobody has ever claimed that reward or a supplementary offer of a sum of money to anybody who has ever seen anvbodv eaten or bitten by a shark. Cleveland Plain Dealer. THE COUNTRY DOCTOR The world owes a lot to the country doctor. His chest may not be decorated with a Carne gie medal, wealth seldom comes to him. and iiis honors are few, but no man does more for humanity than the country doctor. Always on the alert to answer the summons of the sick, he makes long drives, in the dead of winter, battling against the cold and bail roads, to ar rive in time to stave oft' death and relieve suf fering and distress. He has no regular hours, he knows no holidays; he eats when and where he can. Often poorly paid, and not uurarely not paid at all, he always does his best. Un selfish, and with the first thought of others, he often breaks down and undermines his own health to pull his patients through a crisis. Unknown, unwept and unsung may be said of him in manv cases. And yet who is deserving of more honor and more praise? He ushers us into this world, eases our pains while we are here and makes our final exit as peaceful as possible. Yes, the world owes a lot to the country doctor. MISSIONARY CONVENTION All churches and all granges of the state are being notified of the coming convention of the Laymen's Missionary movement, to be held at the White Temple in Portland. Feb ruary 13 to 16. and the executive committee for the convention extends the invitation to attend, to all male members of everv church organization of Oregon and southwestern Washington. No collections will be taken up, nor will money be raised in the convention bv any other means. The total cost to each delegate is a registration fee of $1.00. In return for that sum of money the delegate is given a ticket that entitles him to attend the lectures given bv the great orators who will speak at everv session. Delegates who wish to be pres ent should at once send in their names to John A. Goodell, Y. M. C. A. building, Port land, together with the registration fee. The Portland meeting is one of 75 similar meetings to be held in various cities of the United States. They are organized for the purpose of arousing the United States to a sense of the opportunity for spreading the gos pel of Jesus throughout the world at a time that offers a great opportunity for the work. The larC' number of new women voters are reminded that an important preliminary to voting is registering, and also that if thev are to vote at the primary election in May the duty should be attended to at once. A further important feature, and one which many of our fair friends neglected when first given the opportunity to register, is that of giving partv affiliation. Unless you register as a Republi can you cannot vote for your choice of the candidates which will appear upon the Repub lican primary ballot, and as Washington coun ty is principally republican the ballot of that party is usually the only one with applicants for all the offices. At the registration two years ago many ladies registered as Prohibi tionists, that being the dominant issue that year, and wre later surprised to find they could not take a hand in selecting candidates for county offices. Others registered, but had not decided upon a party, and were also unable . to vote at the primary. So don't forget to reg ister, and to make sure you don't forget, do it now, and to add further certainty it might not be a bad idea to be on the safe side and when the clerk asks "What party?" reply "Repub lican." I lillsboro Independent. A state Taxpayers League is being formed for the purpose of attending the forthcoming session of the legislature. This is a move in the right direction. And why should not the taxpayers have a lobby to protect their inter ests? The different educational institutions attend m numbers to advance their claims: prohibitionists attended the legislature in swarms, both male and female, the Grange and kindred organizations. It is time the tax payer should have an inning. We made the statement last week that it will be necessary to register before signing the recall petition. This statement has been questioned, but if we were in error, wc are from Missouri, and must be shown. However there is no harm done, as it is the duty of every citizen to register, whether they attach their name to the recall or any other petition. A number of aspirants are looking toward the National capital. Mr. Hawley has made a good representative and his years of experi ence will enable him to secure better and greater results. It is not Mr. Hawley that they are after. It is his job. P.illie Bryan will attend the St. Louis con vention dressed in war paint. He wants to be temporary chairman or chairman of the coni m.ttce on resolutions. He-will be awarded one or the other, else there will be war. And ,U)W an eminent physician comes for ward ami Bays the spread of la grippe is caused kissing. A number of married men about town are afflicted with that malady. So Americans have been killed in Mexico for more than two days. CLATSKANIE Mrs. W. R. Holmes of Doleim, wan called to town the llrxt of tho week on account of the Illness of tier moth er, Mrs. J. Hill. Mrs. W. T. Simmons, accompanied hy Mrs. P. J. Pophatii, was taken to a Portland hospital for medical treat ment on Monday. Latest reports say slio Is progressing favorably. in the Justice's court tills inorn Iiik Henry Kennedy of Hoiinoh'h camp, was -lirouKht before Jude Ilarnea on a charuo of kIvIiik liquor to a minor. Pleading; Ktiilty, lie was lined In the sum of $100.00. As wo ko to press wo regret to nn nounco the death of ('. II. Stockwell, Sr., which occurred at his resilience here. Mr. Stockwell, who was one of tho directors of the t'liitskanie Statu Hank, had been in fallliiK health for soino time. Our famous naskelhall team re turned from Itainler Saturday morn ing, where the) were defeated on the previous night hy a score of 24 to IS). As each team has now won ouo kiiuic, tho third and deciding camo will lie played In tho local sym on February llllli or 2i:th. On Saturday, (lie 22nd, at the home of tho Kev. SkcKK, minister of the Christian church, Vancouver, Wash , occurred the marriage of Mrs. M In y if K. l'arrlsh of Myrtlo Creek, Ore., ami Arthur K. Eastman of this place. She was accompanied by two old school mates, Mr. and Mrs. ('has. Klchey. Frank J. Miller, (irand Master of tho Masonic order for tho slate nf Oregon, who was in town Tuesdaj In his capacity of Public Service com missioner, paid an ollichil visit to the local lodge, at wlich time an luilia Hon was held. At (he close of busi ness the members partook of a nlcel) preparoil luncheon, when they ultui enjoyed a most interesting talk from XTr. Miller on matters pertaining to Masonry. Chief. .39 IS. SNOWFLAKE SODAS always fresh, crisp and wholesome at all dealer 10c an J 25c cartons alto in bulk PACIFIC COAST BISCUIT COMPANY Portland, On goo PROFESSIONAL CARDS RAINIER. Tho shingle mill owned by Prank E. Stehman was purchased last week by Alex Tufts of Hudson. Tho deatli of J. P. (lay, formerly of tliis place, occurred at tin' old Soldiers' homo at ltoseburg last Fri day after an illness of the past six months. Mr. (lay was well and favor ably known in this city, where ho has lived for tho past several years. Dur ing his time here, liis life was char acterized by a generous spirit of giv ing and lielpng others. Among Ills many gifts of kindness and generos ity Is a number of books anil a very iinlinm book case built by himself, which ho donated to tho library. Hay McMullen, who was formerly druggist at the Itaiuier Pharmacy, arrived hero last I'riday for a few days' visit with friends and others. Mr. McMullen says that lie la now mixing poisons at Tho Dalles. I. Ittld Miss Klzalietli Davis cele brated her eighth birthday with an afternoon party and luncheon last Tuesday afternoon. Kiglit little girls and boys wero present and Klizabeth was tho recipient of several tokens of friendship as memories of the oc casion. Mr. and Mrs. Uobert To.ler will return to Itanier about tho first of February to make this their future home. Word was received hero IuhI week of tho deatli in Arkansas of Mrs. Yates formerly of this place. Falling into linn with other local lumber activities, is tho announce ment of the salo coming from I'arker Stennlck, receiver for tho Itainler Lumber anil Shlnglo Company mill at tills place, of tho salo to Albany parties of tho mill. It is said by good authority that thn parties who havo purchased thn mill havo done so with tho Intent to start active op erations as soon ns possible. The deal for tho property Is said to have been a cash prico of $15,000, which la considered an exceptional bargain, In that thn Itainler Lumber & Shingle Company occupies onn of the choice water front in HiIh city. Itevlew. Beautiful Silver Is always appropriate for Wedding Olfts, Itlrtliday Presents, otc. No whero can you find ho cxtenslvo or so attractlvo n display of exquisite Tablo Silver aB hero. Ilonhon Dlshos, Forks, Spoons, Servers, LrulloH, etc. Cut (ilium and Clocks, (iold nnd Gold Filled Jewelry. Jewelry nnd Watch Repairing a Spoclalty. VOV A. OKAY, Tho Jeweler. mm fossiDiy Vogan'a Moire chocolates do cost us both a little more. MODERN CONf ECTIONEHY CO. k romanu is r aor SPECIAL I have purchased the black smith shop formerly owned by B. Thompson, and will now be permanently located. A. L. Robenolt HOULTON, ORE. BlacksmithinR and General Re pair Work. Phone 114. 30E ST. HELENS ROUTE via Willamella Slouih THK PEOPLES HOAT STR. AMERICA Leaves Portland dally - -2:30 p. m (Sunday 1 :II0 p. ni.) , Arrives St. Helens - - 6:00 p. m (Sunday 3:30 p. in.) Leaves St. Helens - - - G: 15 a. m. Arrives Portland - - - 10:16 a. in. II. HOI. MAN, Agent Makes all way landings. Wharf foot Alder street. Phonos: Main 8323. A-4 204. FIIANK WILKIN'S, St Helens Agont. A FRESH SHAVE I Adds tone to any 9 man. That's why we are so busy and $ there are so many tony people in this town. 15 Cents Tnnn. H. K. LYNCH. C. LJI Str. IRALDA Rates between St. Helens and Port land, 50 cents one way, 75 cents for the rou p(l trip. Tickets good until used. Boat leaves St. Helens 7 .ton. m. Returning leaves Poitlainl p. Arrive Ht St Helens 4 45 p. m. r- I. HOOGHKIRK TO MODELS OF PERFECTION. PERFECTLY SIMPLE SIMPLY PERFECT. Jcedi,, on. lint, ftn,i n)1 UmU ,,, , . ftlacliinii Minn hi, ti'i.i.ir! .1.. ' -.. --, ,. nH:iuiLy. NKW 1IOMK VHVMH AUK OUAI.ITY OIOOHIOHS ' For Kale hy HILIHW & MwiVKlt Ill Morrison Ht., Poithuid, )ro. THK NKW 1IOMK HKW1NCJ MA- II INK CO. Kan l iaiiclNco, da. K. A. ROSS FUNtRAL DIRECTOR LICENSED EMBALMER EUnk Building St. H.l.n( 0rc Buiinm Phooe 2 J Rnidmc, R , DR. C. K. WADU PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON i'llONB 99 Muckh nttig. sr. nnsss, ona DR. W. R. DINIIAM DENTIST Oflicr in Bol BuiMing St. Helens ' . Oregon Hour.! Sunday ami Kvrnii,.,' V to I.', 1 to J .y Appointment only DR. A. C. TUCKKK DF.NTIST ST llr.I.F.NS, ORKtiON MUmLl' LI 111;. DR. L. GILBERT ROSS PHYSICIAN a, SUKOEON on .,,.. M. jItlcus DR EDWIN ROSS PHYSICIAN A SURGEON OKKK'K IN HANK HI U.UIMI St. Helens Oregon T. S WHITE FUNERAL DIRECTOR I.K'KNNKI, KMHAl.MKk Hoiilton OlCgOU DR. ALFRED J. PEEL PHYSICIAN A SURGEON St. Helens lUnk H11IMI111 DR. H. R. CLIFF PHYSICIAN A SURGEON I'lHlIK) Main M A T.O; Km. K. C.'i7 1 1 13 In 1117 HvIIIik . huii.10,, I ortlaml, Or. GLEN R. METSKER ATTOHNKY Olllco In Hunk IlulldiiiK Phono 107 IHt. I HA W. HLACK IH. NANA II. 11LACK Drugs CIIIKOPRACTORS Kf, Olllce Hours: 9 a. m. to 11 . in. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ht. Helens, Oregon. M. E. MILLER ATTORN EYATLAW St. Helens - Orcgou MOXKY TO 1XA ON KIHST FA KM MOKTUAUKH E. J. ROBERSON 702 Title anfl Trust Bldg. 'Portland, Oregon PURE MILK AND CREAM Furnlihed Daily by ST. HELENS DAIRY S. N. CADE, Proprietor ST. HELENS, OREGON. Phone 107-6. Our fucillllriH and equipment for lutmllinK (lulry product nnuliliw u to supply tho Ixwt Wide of milk und rrenm, which l Mtrlctly Hitnltury. Wo are anxious to secure more ciiNtomcrs nud iironilNe Kood service. HatlHfactlon RiMrnnteod In every respect.