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ST. HELENS MIST, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20. 1918
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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