ì T he P olk C ounty P ost ic<~y ONE H U N D R ED PERCENT INDEPENDENCE vo lum e ra . M M E A COITESIJ INDEPENDENCE, ORCUON, APRIL 2, 1920. IIM lIlH illH ilM iM ir V M IM 'IIH iliB itP iliR lC B iiitillH IIIR iliR lliR iiiR iia iiiR iiiB i MICK!E SAYS ' CUT OOV4V4 CWOtUSES V« b x u iu 's» PEACHES AND PEARS S U N D A Y AN D M O ND AY *APR . 4 5 (Including Sunday Matinee.) LAN w T O W CXD\itttVvS»NGr- Q.o\TTtviCr eûrrvvt' Y * a \ j 6\ **OX*H-— o n t a VAtU. NUMBER 1. oTUea Vina. J Fear is expressed that peaches and pears may be rather short at picking time this Fall. Right tough weather at odd moments is supposed to have discouraged those I mils from attempting to start life at all From indications there are lots of "peaches” around here who may become “paired” before this Leap year is |ver. DOUGLAS "DEAD” ENCAMPMENT IS BROUGHT TD UFE (Note: on page« six and sev VtttA. N O U Another feather was stuck in the en of this issue appears a com hat of Independence Odd Fellowship, preiiansive description of The piffcbG OOMT another star was added (o its crown Polk County Post s big “Automo talk to THt last Saturday night when Model En bile Prize Contest and Subscrip PRINTERS campment No. 35, which for many tion Drive." Rules and regula IT rëaàfg days has been peacefully sleeping, T m C c * tions, together with full infor was awakened and sent on its way rorAuoos! mation, will be found on these rejoicing, prepared to make a show pages. ing and record for itself and assist MOORE A WALKER DISSOLVE Are you with us? materially in elevating and uplift ELMER ADDISON BUYS I N YVe die out for 2,500 subscribers! ing mankind. While The Polk County Post al It wus a great night for Odd Fel A deal was made this week in Otate* ready enjoys a wide circulation in lowship in Independence, an occa OOOtfR which A. C. Moore purchased the in this community, this newspaper is sion of celebrating and feasting. terest of Dean H. Walker in the desirous oi increasing its family of Thirty candidates were bridled and furniture business. Mr. Moore at readers in independenc», pplk IN saddled and rode down the big hall. once sold an interest to Elmer Ad county and surrounding territory. A Corvallis team officiated and dison and the firm, will hereafter be YVitii this end in view we have burned the brand of the noble order known us Moore & Addison. plunned, and today announce, the deep into the backs of those who i here is general regret that Mr. most liberal prize offering ever sought entrance into that great de Walker has concluded to make his made the newspaper reading public gree of Odd Fellowship. Kvniunent home elsewhere. Mr. in uus section of the stale—a cam Burton Holmes Travel Picture and Comeay Thn the august occasion was Addison, a home boy, is well liked paign in winch a brand new 1020 honored by the presence of Grand and w ill make a successful business mouel Maxwell touring; car, worth Senior Warden Nolan and Grand man. $1,2300.00; a free summer vacation Scribe Sharon. Çù.»<-rr T U ESD AY A N D W EDNESDAY, A P R IL 6-7 trip to Yeiiowstone National Park, Before partaking of the feast of NEW HOME FOR LEGIONAIRES including an all-expeuses-paid motor refreshments, the following officers OF INDEPENDENCE POST trip through the Park; a beautiful were elected: H. K. Sickafoose, G P.; solitaire diamond ring worth $125; JUNIOR DAY EXERCISES YV. Huntley, H. P.; Gail Alexander, ludbpendence Post, American IS EVENT OF MERIT Columbia Grafonola, worth $100, ~ S. W.; P. O. Plack, J. W.; H. W. Legion, moved into its new home besides a veritable shower of gold Birkholtz, G.; James Robbie, W.; this week. The old Moose hall in A large number of Independence w ill be awarded free Saturday Henry McElmurry, O. S.; Ernest ‘ ‘Hush!” is the devil’s propaganda that trusting in the Campbell building they are fit night, May 22, to the ambitious and people attended the Junior Class- Chown, I. S.; W. E. Craven, T.; D. ting into very cosy, comfortable nocents may be detited. “ the ¡Spreading E v il” hustling men and women boys and day exercises of the Normal las' Fri D. Good, S. quarters. Their regular meetings» The principal points out the pitfalls! It opens eyes “ too long girls of Independence, Polk comity day afteruooon. which are always interesting, will feature was the pageant, “Pilgrim s and vicinity. shut by a tolerant prudery.” hirst, it thrills and CO. K VAUDEVILLE SHOW be held there. Progress,” commemorating the .500th Our Slogan—“Everybody Wins” DRAWS A FULL HOUSE entertains and then leaves a thought behind. The Independence Post is composed of One of the features of this big anniversary of the landing of the Hon. Josephus Daniels, secretary of the navy, and the young manhood of this section, prize distribution is the fact that Pilgrims. The pageant was «, ir.- The show given by Co. K at the the brawn mid muscle and the good a score more men prominent in public life heartily there w ill be no losers in this race, ceiyed and directed by Mis-; Taylor. Isis YVednesday night attracted a looks. May it live long and prosper. endorse it. You owe it yourself and to the commun as a twenty per cent cash commis- The opening scene was on board full house. Despite the storm peo ton ($1 out of every $5 collected) the Mayflower when the compact ity to see it. No, i t ’s not merely a photoplay of un ple willingly faced the gale to show MILLAGE BILL SUPPORT , ,u be paid all active non-prizo was sigueu. Following this there the boys they were back of the usual entertainment power; it ’s more— a fearless URGED BY MONMOUTH movement. Dr. Dunsmore remark winners, which, in itstlf is an ex were a series of scenes depicting screen treatment of the livest subject of the hour. the development and progress of the cellent business proposition. ed on the subject of military bene NOTICE— Owing to the nature of the picture, chil (From the Monmouth Herald) This is not a "something for nations along the lines of govern fits, stating that to have a company Twenty Monmouth people helped of the National Guards was a splen dren under 16 will not be admitted unless accom nothing" scheme; in fact it is no ment, industry, science, arts and to re-organize the Encampment of did asset to the town and commun scheme at all. Neither is it a char education. Independence girls who panied by a parent or parents. * Odd Fellows in Independence last ity. itable undertaking on the part of played prominent parts in the elab week. Almost as many Monmouth Comedy and International News The Polk County Post. It is a busi orate pageant were: Miss Margaret The program was thoroughly en people belong to the Masonic insti joyed, the first scene depicting an ness proposition pure and simple. Burroughs, who represented the tutions of Indejendence, lodge chap army camp with thq sentry on Its object is to advertise, jointly, "Spirit of Freedom", whose torch is 1er nnd Eastern Star; the Independ ùaty. There were songs, readings, this newspaper and the splendid a light unto men's feet disclosing TH U R SD A Y AN D FRIDAY, A P R IL 8 9 ence bakery and laundry supply th “clogs," and character aongs. Miss •qualities of the new 1920 model the way of opportunity; Miss Helen needs of Monmouth citizens; Mon Helen Maxwell touring car; to secure new Butler, who participated in the Cornelius of Monmouth mouth young men are numerous in charmed the audience with her and renewal subscriptions to The dance of the "Mist Maidens" and the company of National Guard subtle playing of the violin. The Polk County Post and last but not Grecian dunces; Miss Ruth Mills, with headquarters in Independence; boys were also assisted by a quar least, to win for this newspaper a who took purt in the F'rieze dance, welcome in every home in Polk also that of the “Mist Maidens” ; § “ Show me a sign from Heaven— give me real proof j.^ the G. A. R. and various other or tette of clever dancers from the Miss lfazel Van Avery when not in j§ of your God!” had been the challenge of Charley § ganizations of Independence count Normal. •county. on Monmouth to make a showing. the dances was at the piano; Miss Want 1500 New Subscribers g Steele. Then the tailor of Chaudiere, in his simple ¡j Independence merchants and deal SOCIAL EVENTS OF W EEK; W ill it pay? This is a question Norma Calbreath represented the that w ill naturally occur to all who Twentieth Century, summond by g fanaticism, sought to brand proof upon the young | ers make strong bids for the trade 3 DELIGHTFUL AFFAIRS read this announcement. Yes, it Progress to face her problem and g man as he slept— with tt little cross, heated white- g of our citizens. If on the face of will pay I Not in dollars and cents, learn from the past. Another In g hot. There is a large number of such dramatic mo- g these facts, Independence votes Mrs. Frank Smith entertained the possibly, for the expense of the un dependence girl to have taken part i ments in Gilbert Parker’s master romance of the | uguinst the millage hill or in any Ladies Aid of the Christian church way attemps to block the highway dertaking is very heavy, but there in th exercises was Miss Elsie Mil m Canadian north woods starring Bert Lytell. g plans of the state commission it in a most pleasant manner at her are dividends that newspapers earn ler, but on account of illness was home yesterday afternoon. The other than that expressed in the unable to be present. “ Rolin Comedy and Pathe News i will be showing a shortsightedness ladies busied themselves with a terms of money. There were also morning festiv ! | that must, in the nature of things, varity of hand work for a time, react strongly against it in the then a surprise was perpertrated on During this campaign hundreds ities, tiie day closing wjth a Junior 1 ’ I future. of new subscribers will be added to frolic in the evening. the hostess and Mrs. Robbie who ■ SATURDAY, A P R IL 10 ■ our present list which w ill mean were each presented with a pretty ALL CHURCHES W ILL HOLD an immediaae enhancement to the MELODY MINSTRELS COMING sugar and creamer. The Aid had EASTER DAY SERVICES recently decided to present each potency of tins newspaper as an MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 12 advertising medium—the principle mmber with a birthday present as The Christian, Presbyterian, Bap her natal dgy approached. Mrs. source of revenue for newspapers; The Melody Minstrels, the big fun ■ in “ T W IN P A W N S .” « tist and Methodist churches of In Smith and Mrs. Robbie were the a large number of the best hustlers producers who were with you last of Independence and Polk county year, are coming again March 12. § A classy comedy-drama that you will greatly enjoy, g dependence will all hold Easter first to receive thege xpressions of services. A more detailed mention good fellowship. will be happier and richer in pocket Your favorite fqnsters—Fqtty Ar- Dainty refresh Herold Lloyd Comedy and Ford Weekly S is made elsewhere in this Post. In ments concluded the afternoon. book as a result thereof, and there buckle, Slim Leany, Capt. peorge ■ addition to the announcements w ill be a great amount of satisfac Washington Jenks, Franklin Con- as printed there will he services at tion in all that, besides the general fucious Ford—will all be here to Last Friday evening as Mr. and the Methodist church in the morn Mrs. Jas. Robbie were much absorb good engendered and prestige gain drive away dull care. Then, too, ing and Dr. Dunsmore will admin ed in reading, sounds of approach ed for this newspaper will be almost you'd like to have another peek at IN D E P E IN D B 1 N C K ister the ordinance of infqnt bap ing footsteps were heard and a num inestimable. the wondrously wise Sherlock r tism at the Presbyterian church. Short and Snappy Affair ber of their many friends discovered Holmes, wouldn't you? Well, he'll with all the accompanying para- This contest w ill not be a long- be there too. Wouldn't you love to l! ■ lll■ lll■ IIH lll■ lll■ ll■ lll■ lll■ llH lll■ lll■ lllH llR II¡ ■ ll:■ ll■ lll■ lll■ llO lll■ llla lllH III■ lll■ l|l■ THIS WEEK FIVE YEARS AGO drawn-out affair of several months' hear a good orchestra? W ell, the pherualia to make a surprise party IN SOUTH POLK COUNTY complete. Things were immediate duration, but extends over a period Normr.l orchestra is going to fur T illS W IL L INTRODUCE MR. LLO YD S W A IN ly prepared for a clam supper and of seven weeks only. Think of be nish the music. There will be pick (From the Independence Monitor a most thoroughly enjoyable frolic ing able to secure in just seven aninny choruses, Creole comedies, When Lloyd Swain arrived in pupr and community work. It has April 2, 1915.) indulged in. The feast was follow ■weeks' time awards that would or- ballads, beauty choruses, character ed by a community sing, and sev •dinarilv require months, even years, songs, hen-pecked husbands, step Independence Inst Monday for the been his experience that the greater Rev. YV. S. Stewart preached his eral hands of auction 500. The K)f self denying and saving to ac dancers, etc. The first part of the purpose of conducting the Post's development of the home newspaper first sermon at the Baptist church. quire—yet here they are offered to program will consist of the regula big automobile contest, he did not naturally leads to greater develop “high jinx" was planned by the you for a few weeks of your spare tion jokes, gags and songs. The have to file a hill of particular re ment of the home community. As "The Liar and The Baby" was members of the Kill-Kare Klub to a result of The Post’s campaign for tim e in helping us extend our sub last part will be of the aesthetic staged under the personal direction celebrate the birthday of Mrs. Rob garding his ability nnd personal in a larger subscription list he will scription list. and artistic order, closing with a tegrity. YVe were onto him long of Mrs. Clydq Ecker. The cast con bie who is a very popular member endeavor to leave this newspaper This competition w ill be more in scene from the Japanese operetta, of the club. before be ever set fo<4 in Orgon. and this community with new and sisted of Verna Brown, Miss Kora teresting and far-reaching than any “Yokahoma Maid." The evening YY'e were familiar with his record Browne, Cyri) Richardson, Miss richer opportunities than they have other ever before undertaken in this will be one you’ll long remember. Sella Robinson , YVillard Craven, as a community builder, tfls con enjoyed heretofore. community. The prizes are not only- Watch for further notice. Last Saturday afternoon a num Miss Helen Eaton and Harry Miller. structive executive ability, and tin You'll find Mr. Swain in the offire rich in material value but are in ber of friends gathered at the pretty honorable way in which he condurts of The Polk County Post about six keeping with the broad and liberal The big One Cent Sale at Williams home of Mrs. Maurice Buler where every enterprise. So we are entire teen hours of the day in direct CITIZENS HEAR ARGUMENTS lines along which the entire cam closes tomorrow night. they had been bidden to a shower FOR 2 IMPORTANT MEASURES ly happy to have Mr. Swain with charge of the contest. Make him paign has been drawn. Ambition complimenting Miss Ruth Brown, us and to let him manage the big useful- that's what he's here for. and energy are the only requisites President Campbell of the state who is soon to be married to Mr. contest. He will not let any grass He's doing a mighty good turn for for success. Seven short weeks and to participate. university and James Stewart of Howard Moreland. For the occa Come in and see him personally grow under his feet, will be on the this city and community and its you may be riding in your own BIG Corvallis addressed Independence sion Mrs. Butler chose daffodils and and secure first hand information job every day in the week, nnd will people. Keep him a-hustling, nnd automobile! business men last night in the in other golden hued decorations. as to how to go about winning one perform his task in a conscientious he'll do two turns. Information and Assistance terest of the miilage and road bills. Candles shaded with yellow also rn- of the big prizes. Or, if you can't : honest and impartial manner, Mr. In order to give everyone who There was a large number presnt •liated a golden glow over the hap call, clip the nomination eoupon Swain will conduct the campaign Pass the Salt enters this contest the greatest pos and the speakers urged the adoption py scene, 'the weather man assist appearing elsewehere in this issue with justice ami equal privileges to sible assistance, the publisher has YVe are mentioning no names, of the measures in a convincing ed the hostess in seeing that the and mail to »he "Contest Dept." of al„j without partiality to any. »hewer came off on schedule time. secured the services of Lloyd Swain but manifestly there are t(iose who manner. The Polk County’ Post, Independ So it is good to have him here on The bride-to he was generously re of San Diego, Cal., who is thorough need to sprinkle a pineh of salt on ence, Oregon, and he will gladly the job membered with a large basket flll- ly experienced in this line of work Everybody being ready and anx the tail of their presidential robin. see that you are fully informed re i For several years Mr. Swain has (Continued on last page.) and who w ill give his entire time ious to start, so let's go. gardipg the entire plan. I been engaged in constructive news- —Portland Telegram. and attention to those who desire ■ 1 WHEN THE CLOUDS ROLL BY 1 THE SPREADING EVIL {THE RIGHT 0.- WAY. | MAE MURRAY I S I S THEATRE j