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7i ST. HELENS MIST, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20. 1918 13! si Issued Every Friday by THE MIST PUBLISHING COMPANY O. D. HEILBORN. . . .Vice President and Manager. S. C. MORTON Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year $1.80 Six Month 75 Entered as second-class matter, January 10th, 1912. at the Postofflce at St. Helens. Oregon, under the act ot March 3rd. 1879. COCXTr OFFICIAL PAPER OVR BIRTHDAY This Issue ot the Mist is No. 1, Volume 38, which, in newspaper circles means that we are entering our 38th year. Judging from ah available information, the Mist has had its share of vissitudes and trials. Editors have come and gone, but the Mist has been issued and sent to tne public just the same. But then, that is a matter of ancient history, and in these times, we are dealing with the responsibilities of the present and the reconstruction and adjustment period of the future. The Mist has been under the pres ent management almost three years. In that time it has grown from c six page ordinary country paper, to an eight to twelve page paper, which is considered one of the best weeklies in Oregon. The policy of the paper 4ias not, nor will it be, narrow. It will not take up little personal fights, but it will take up a fight which is just and concerns the peo ple and fight it to the end. The Mist has grown in size and importance and being ambitious, it wants to grow more. During the coming year, it will be the purpose to bring it up to a standard where, it will be recognized as the leading weekly of Oregon, and by so doing place it in a better position to be of more benefit to St. Helens and to Columbia county; its home town and Us home county. The Mist thanks its patrons and friends for their loyal support dur ing the past year and wishes them a Merry ChriBtmas. JEFFKKSONIAN SIMPLICITY When President Wilson f I tit ran for the presidency In 1(12. the platform upon which he was elecied declared for "a return to tha. sim plicity end eoonomy befitting a de mocratic ndnilnlstrnttan." There was entirely too much flub dub at the White House, so to speak, and it was costing as much to :ur the gov ernment a year ns it now costs to run it a couple of weeks. President Wilson and his "en tourage" went to Europe as .the ex clusive occupants of a huge vessel with a crew of twelve" hundred. Here are few ot the accompani ments: A famous hotel chef and tventy four culllnary rsslstasts. Two brass bands of forty pieces Mid George Croel. A convoy of battleships and des troyers. An escort of airplnnes r.nd. dirigi bles into and out ot harbo-s. A selected corps of telegraphers. A large corps of college professors, political economists, etc., etc. Ex. HONOR Dl'K TO ALL Thousands of boys are being mus tered out of the service and return ing to their homes. Probably 60 per cent of these men did not get the opportunity to cross the seas, and take part in the trenches. A goodly portion of the men overseas were far from the smell of powder or smoke of battle, and did not have the op portunity to be in the big strife. Nevertheless, they are entitled to just as much honor and glory as the hoys who were in the thick of bat tle. It was necessary to have soldiers on the line, back of the line and at home, backing the line. Tlioy weru all soldiers and did their duty, whether at home or abroad. There should be no dissnppointment for the job is done and all helped In ltb accomplishment. Honor to all who wore the uniform and took pride in it. THE PEOPLE WOULD SAY AMEX! . The Pocatello Tribune says of the oncoming legislature: "Let's have a sane session." An Idaho man once said the gen eral assembly was composed of 20 level headed men and 100 d fools. The average legislature passes 600 j to 800 new laws to keep citizens in the straight and narrow path. When a taxpayer has nothing else to Qo ne can Dreatne ana Dust some fool regulation. The Tribune says: "We have all the regulation required. We are regulated to death. Out upon in consequential legislative physic. "Let us hope the assembly will bo actuated by constructive policies iu every respect Instead of 600 laws of no significance." Repeal should be the watchword instead ot enact. Correct evils of existing measures and weed out non essentials. Ex. Thousands of soldier boys who left home to fight for the cause of liberty and right, are now returning home. Undoubtedly this makes Dr. Doney rejoice. These boys, who have had their baptism ot fire, are now pre, tected. They are on their own home shores, and can cast oft the baneful influence of the Y. M. C. A., Knights of Columbus and Red Cross, through whose wickedness huts were estab lished uuj soldiers furnished tobac co and allowed to smoke. But a question arises; who stands highest in the estimation of these heroes? Those who went through hardships and daneors in order that the sol dier boys might have some pleasure, or the man who, after visiting the soldiers, came home the same narrow-minded creature he was before the journey was undertaken. The Mist would respectfully sug gest to the mayor and city council that some action be taken by the city's legislative body toward secur ing a depot in St. Helens. The newly organized commercial club should also take up this matter. The fact that the railroads are operating un der government supervision is not an argument in favor of the 'old depot. Our understanding of railroad opera tion by the government is real hon-est-to-God operation, with all things working to capacity and. where faci lities are inadequate, steps are taken to make them adequate. There is no question as to the inadequacy of thu present depot shack. It is possible to secure a depot which will be a credit to the town, and In a manner, repre sent tne importance of tne town. It the mayor and council will take some action and then not pursue then usual method of forgetting from one meeting until another, wmi: they started upon, it is possible that a new depot can be obtained. It is worth trying for. PEACH ON EARTH For the first time in five years, the anniversary ot the birth of Christ sees the world nominally at peace. A just God and the armies of the tree people have brought vic tory. And, qn this Christmas day, people should give thanks from the church and home altars that the cause of righteousness has prevail ed. We will have a Christmas free from the horror and bloodshed of nattle, free from the lust of man kind and free from plots of murder end rapine. Civilization will rejoice In this peace of freedom and pray for its perpetuation. C. 8. tWNl'Al.TlKH Total casualties in the American expeditionary forces up to the sinn ing of the armistice wero 236.017, General March announced. They were divided ns follows: Killed and died of wounds, 36, 1S4: died ot dlHtww, 14.811; died ot other causes. 2.204; wounded. 179, 625; prisoners, 2.163; missing. 1, 160. Discussing the enormous num ber of wounded recorded In the total of casualties, officials said this In rlinlBii nisnv thousands of men slightly hurt who did not go to hos pitals and whose names never iinu been reported. tn !..),, b in r of the salary paid Secretary McAdoo the fact Is brought out that the president of the New York Federal Reserve bank receives ulnrv nf LIS 000 a year. Ann this is the administration thitt nindol so much noise about abolishing t lie j high salaries of railway Executives. The Grand Duchess- of Luxemburg, after bidding the Germans good-bye. welcomed the American troops. 1 lie Grand Duchess Is like the Itamccra tlc party; she has a new platform to meet every emergency. "The difference between wageb and salary these days." n Topeks railway official said recently, "is thnt there Is more money In wages." Topeka Stato Journal. SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR ' Christmas Tiirje If you are looking fotr something your husband brother or friend would like, come to our store. We have PIPES. CIGARS CIGARETTES. SMOK ING TOBACCOS in Nice Packages Candies In boxes and bulk. Every day we have ICE CREAM Bosquet &Hinson Morgus Building St. Helens How about your W. 8. S. pledge' C. C. Cassatt. who takes much In terest in legislative affairs, is un der the Impression that a committee of business men from St. Helens and Columbia county should attent. the legislature and aid In securing needed legislation for Columbia county. Mr. Cassatt thinks this la necessary on account of Representative-elect Ilallagh havihg aligned himself with the losing candidate for speaker ot the house. The Mist can not agree with Mr. Cassatt In this. It admits it would be advantageous for a body of business men repre senting Columbia county, to call on the legislature, but it Is hardly pos sible, they would have much influ ence toward securing committee ap pointments. The Mist is quite sure that Mr. Ballagh will be looked after when it comes to committees and it hopes Mr. Cassatt will be agreeably surprised that Mr. ilallagh has land ed Important and much sought aftei assignments. No doubt Mr. Ilallagh appreciates Mr. Cassatt's well meaning plan, but it is hardly pos sible he will wait for a committee to go to Salem and ask for him i s slgnment, which, in all probability he has already secured. J PROFESSIONAL CARDS E. A. ROSS Funeral Director Embalmer Business Phone 23 Residence R-29 Bank llldg., St. Helens, Or. All Buses Qall p Hot Courteous Treatment y "TOP AT ORCADIA HOTEL TIIOH. IKIIIHTKR, Prop. Chli krn Dlniirr, tW rents ItaUw I.M per day and s HMH-lal Rates to Regular lluank ST FRANK HHKPARI), Pm,, HCIIKDtl.K A. M. Lv. St. Helens 7:30 Warren T;n Bcappooae g:oo Ar. Portland f.lQ Lv. Portland 10:00 Ar. St. Helena 11:G0 Haturdays and Humln;i Special trip leaving St. tlulena Leave Portland 11 d m. Ml II If anything should happen to cut the cables, most Democratic congress men would have to go Into court and ask for the appointment of a new guardian. It might be a good idea to hire Mode Griffith of Trenholm to teach the mayor and council a few fine points relative to Robert's Rules of Order. An opportunity Is offered you; an ODOortunity that ou cannot rfrord to let pass by. It Is the privilege of being a member of the noblest or ganization in the world. Kor its principles, men and women have given their lives. It has succored the wounded and helpless. It has ted the starved, it has clothed the naked It is a personification ot real Chris tianity. The organization Is the Red Cross and this week, a volun teer worker will call on you and of fei you the privilege of being a tr.em ber of the world's most noble organ I xatlon. The requisites for member ship are a heart and a dollar. If the traveler passing through St. Helens judges the importance of the town by the depot which bears its name, It is to be hoped that he will soon forget St. Helens. Only five days more and then Christmas. You can do a whole lot ot shopping in five days and you will save time by trading r.t home. Have you answered the call the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call? i41appi Holidays wq Every body 4 Tfc. Aicf fianks for Remembering Us fhhyear 4 Your Christmas Dinner It will not be complete unless you have, a Turkey, Chicken W Goose. We will have all of these fowls, dressed and ready for delivery. You'tTBetter place your order now so as to be sure of getting just what you want and at the time you desire it. Seasonable Christmas Groceries We have prepared for your wants in this department of our store. Cranberries, Celery, Nuts, Raisins, Puddings, Olives and hundreds of other articles which are palatable at all times. You will need all of these for Christmas and also other groceries. We have them and they are fresh and nice. ' OHOIOI We handle only the best of meats. A beef roast, pork roast, steak or any other r ' good meat can be obtained in our market department. We would appreciate a trial order and be glad to convince you that quality, service and satisfaction, together with consistent prices are factors which should be given your consideration. Give us a trial order. T THE PEOPLE'S MARKET PHONE 40 ON THE STRAND DR. C. E. WADE Physician and Burgeon riione 99 Muckle Bldg. St. Helens, Or. T. T. WALLS DenUst Office in Bank Building St. llelons, Oregon DR. L. GILBERT ROSS Physician and Hurseoa Office In Bank Bldg. St. Helens DR. ALFRED I. PEEL Physiclaa and Burgeon Masonic Building St. Helens, Oregon DR. S. H. RUSSELL Chiropractor MRS. HUH8KLI., Indies' Masseuse MoorOeld Cabinet Steam Baths Hours 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. Phone B-126 St. Helens, Ore GLEN R. METSKER Attorney Office In Bank Building Phone 17 St. Helens, Ore. T. S. WHITE County Coroner : Phone 64 Residence phone 113-1 St. Helens, Oregon GEO. H. SHINN Attorney at Law - St. Helens, Oregon J. W. DAY Attorney at Law Bank Bldg. St. Helens, Ore j FRED W. HERMAN ! Attorney at Law i Rainier, Oregon LODGES The Loyal Order of Moose, St. Hel ens Lodge No. 1238. Meets the first I and third Tuesdays of each month. 'All visitors cordially Invited. I B. E. COOPER, Dictator. ! W. W. BLAKESLEY, Sec. I Mlzpah Chapter O. E. S. meets in j Masonic Hall the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. MRS. MARY E. CHRISriE, W. M. JOHN PHILIP, Secy. Tllllcum Tribe No.- 62, Improved O. R. M., ot Yankton, Ore., meets at its wigwam, second and fourth Sat urdays of each month. V O. BRANNON, C.'of R. E. L. HYDE, Sachem. fet. Helens Rehekah Lodge, No. 217, meets second and fourth Thurs day of each month In I. O. O. F. hall. Visiting members always welcome. BEULAH SMITH, N. O. MRS. ELLA ALLEN, Sec'y. Bt. Helens Lodge No 117, I. O. O. F. meets In the I O. f. V hllllriln the second and fourth Rut each month, visiting members are al ways given a hearty welcome. FRED W. CHRISTIE, Noble Grand C. W. BLAKESLEY, Sec. Avon Lodge No. 62 Knights of Pythias meets every Tuesday even ing In Castle Hall, St. Helens. Vis iting Knights always welcome EUGENE E. BLAKESLEY, C. C. EDISON I. BALLAGH, K. of R. ft S. A Bt. Helens Lodge No. 82, A. F ft A. M. meets 1st yr and Srd Saturday In each mouth. Visiting brothers cordially A. L. STONE, W. M. E. E. QUICK, Secretary. St. Helens Camp No. 10,999, Mod ern Woodmen of America, meets the first Wednesday of each month In the I. O. O. F. hall. H. A. COLT, V. C. H. E. LA BARE, Clerk. IN ST. HELENS LKT Oils he your first Christinas consider iti in St. Helens merchants arc well prepared to care fur your gift needs and remember Mor.ey Spent at Home Comes Back to YOU with INTER EST. Why not give the wife or youngsters a Savings Bank book from the C'olumliia County Hank represent ing your "Merrv Christmas" in Dollars and Cents? HIIKRMAN M. MII.KM President OUimtnOTonntgBnnk ST HELENA a V OPEOOM Merry Afttrisimas m V Get Your Christmas Goods Here We have many seasonable and useful gifts for the whole family. Kor the Ladies we have Silk Hose, Silk Parasols, Silk Waists, Handbags, Sweaters, Extra Fine Hosiety, Slippers, Belts, Kid Gloves, Silk Gloves, etc. And we "ve also provided for the wants of the Men. Handkerchiefs Sweaters, Suspenders, Shirts, Collars and Hosiery. l or the Kiddies We have a nice line of Toys and Shoes,. Stockings and Clothirig. We have spared.no expense in getting a big line of practi cal gifts and ask that yon visit our store before inaki'' your selection. Mrs. A. Baseel HOULTON. (West St Helen,), OREGON (olEE OUR LINE OF CJ CHRISTMAS GOODS Candies, Cigars, Stationery, Art Goods, Toilet Article and many other items which will be acceptable Christmas presents. Every Day We Have Ice Cream, Soft Drinks, Hot Drinks and Soda Fountain Specialties. We Would Appreciate a Visit from YOU The Central Confectionery ROY A. STEWART, Proprietor l 3! v