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About The Polk County post. (Independence, Or.) 1918-19?? | View Entire Issue (April 30, 1920)
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE ened and improved them aud navi olr Rivers and Harbors; that the VOTERS OF OREGON gation on the Willamette river is government build and maintain I f l i à U â A l i l â s A . i A i à l A l A i É x A l A i É « A l á t * « A A A it a .L A A iá A L A A iá A A iA iU ,A .k iA 4 á R A lA H á A ik now free to all, whereas before the all roads in the National Forest for Hundreds have never written, purchase by the government a toll the survey and classification of all telegraphed or asked me to be rate of ten cents a head and 50 lands in the Forest Reserve; that the non-timbered, agricultural and come a candidate for Secretary of cents a ton was exacted. At the 1907 session I introduced a grazing land may be segregated and State; believing in the principles that if a man wants anything the resolution to provide for the amend thrown open for settlement; for a best way to get it is to go out after ing of the Constitution to allow bigger and greater Oregon. B. F. JONES. It it, and holding to the docrtine that women the right of suffrage. under our form of government any passed the House, receiving only A T A Salem Bridge Strained citizen has a right to seek an of seven votes in the Senate. Howev fice at the hands of the people, after er, sinc<j that time the progressive (Salem Journal.) due consideration without undue voters of Oregon have voted to al Lives of hundreds of persons who influence, I have decided to become low our mothers wives, daughters gathered on the inter-county bridge a candidate for Secretary of State on and sisters the right of equul suff at the foot of Center street Sunday the. Republican ticket at the May rage, and another stake has been to watch the seaplane was endan driven along the line of good gov gered when the crowd of persons primary election. ernment and the weight of the many ma Being a stranger to nmiiy of During the 1909 session I intro chines there became so weighty you I am going to tell you somer thing about myself in order that duced a bill appropriating $100,000 that girders on the structure were heard to creak and groan under you may be able to form an opinion to pay the Indian War Veterans for the strain. Machines were packed use and loss of horses in the Indian as to whether I am as well quali in on the bridge so thick that it was fied for the position as other can Wars of Oregon, a debt contracted utterly impossible to drive through. by the Oregon Territory and stand didates seeding the office. ing unpaid for over 50 years. This Ask 14c. For Loganberries From first evidence I have learn bill passed the House but was killed ed that I was born on a home in the Senate, but a similar bill be At a meeting of the growers and stead near Lawrence, Douglas came a law in the session of 1913. buyers of loganberries held in Sa county, Kansas, more than a half In 1908, upon my own motion and lem Saturday the mimimum price century ago; my father died when at my own cost, I instituted suits fixed for a pool, representing ap time he appears in "The Long Arm AUTO EPITAPHS. I was eight years old. I came to AT THE ISIS NEXT WEEK. before the Railroad Commission proximately 250 acres, was placed of the Mannister," a very interest Oregon with my widowed mother in at 14 cents. The price for picking How a girl recruited the sturdy ing as well as a remarkable photo Departed this life 1870 and settled upon a homestead against the Wells Fargo and Pa agreed upon was 2>4 cents with a play. In the role of George Mann And his place in the strife, cific Express Companies of Oregon in the Yaquina Bay country on three-fourths cent bonus. In con Kentucky night-riders is shown in ister, Walthall proves again that he for a reduction of express rates. You find here Emanuel Perking. "Heart O' the Hills," adapted from land now occupied by the Town of ference with a committee appoint stands at the very front rank of Toledo. Two years later my mother Both these suits were decided in fa ed by growers, a committee of buy the story by John Fox, Jr., in which screen players. His skill and tech- When he came to a hill And a chance for a spill Mary Pickford will be seen Sunday died and I yvorked on a farm until vor of the shippers, and a reduction ers offered 13 cents per pound for niqus is still brilliant and flawless, afternoon and evening and Mon His emergency brake wasn't of twenty per cent was made in the the pool, but the offer was rejected I was eighteen, attending the pub working. day night. As Mavis Hawn, a asd his perennial youth is just as and no effort was made to compro Oregon rates, saving to people of lic schools aud the 0. A. C. during mountain girl, Miss Pickford is giv bouyant and fresh as ever. The mise. Oregon thousands of dollars. the winter months, and then worked en a part calling for a great amount photo-drama in which he appears Have yourself and auto insured At the 1919 session, I intro in the logging camps and on steam of versatility. Probably in no oth this time is an adaptation of the J. W. KISTLER.____________________ Buena V. Man, 76, Weds Woman, 36 boats until 1883 when I received a duced the Roosevelt Coast Military er picture is she called upon to de novel of tile same name by E. Op- pict so many varied roles which de penheim, which made quite a stir captain's license and followed Highway Bill, appropriating $2,500, Dallas—A man who looked aliout NOMINATION COUPON steamboating until 1893, then serv 000 contingent upon the govern 50 years old, dignified in appear mand that she act the murderess, in the book world a season or so ago. The story deals with the ex the school girl, the society girl and ing three terms as county clerk of ment appropriating a like sum for ance, hair slightly grey, quick of Good for 5000 Fro* Vote* ploits of George Mannister, a Lincoln county during which time the purpose of building a highway step, about six feet tall, walked in various other characters. The story wealthy young man whom a band hinges about the efforts of Mavis -----IN----- I studied law under1 the late Judge along the Oregon coast from Astoria to the county clerk’s office and de to avenge the deatli of her father. of financial sharks attempt to ruin. John Kelsey and was admitted to through Clatsop, Tillamook Lincoln, mutided a marriage license. The In arriving at the solution of the Not content with crippling him fi THE POLK COUNTY POST practice in 1897, since which time Lane, Douglas, Coos and Curry usual questions were propounded murder it is necessary for her to nancially, they make their work Automobile Contest I have been engaged in active prac counties to the California line, by County Clerk Moore to ascertain overcome many obstacles, chiefly complete by placing him in a false whether or not he was duly quali which passed the Legislature, was tice of law. those of city grafters, unwholesome light with another woman, in the Please Enter ............................... fled. Investigations proved that he eyes of his own young and beauti Have served as mayor of Toledo, referred to the people at the special was, then came the questions of parental influences and an un ful wife. After working upon her Independence and Newport. Repre election June 3rd, 1919, and was age—the reply was immediate and scrupulous mountaineer who mar jealousy, they induce her to run off Miss (Mr. or Mrs.) ...................... ries her mother. Despite the scores approved by a vote of two to one. sented Polk and Lincoln counties in with a proud accent, 76. Number of dramatic incidents in the picture with another man. Mannister for the Legislature four regular terms And a bill has been introduced by of marriages, three. The gentleman there is ample opportunity for Miss getting for the present his financial and three special sessions. Ap Congressman Hawley of Oregon was then asked for information up Pickford to weave in humorous losses, draws upon that part .of his pointed register of the U. S. Land asking Congress to appropriate the on the bride to be. He at once dis comedy situations in a most inter wealth which has remained un Address ....................................... touched and pursues the guilty Office at Roseburg, Oregon, by sum of $2,500,000 to match Oregon’s appeared thru the door returning esting and timely manner. in a few seconds escorting a slen appropriation. California and pair. After a close pursuit across Note: Only One Nomination Coupon President Taft in 1909, serving four In “The Isle of Conquest” Norma Washington have introduced bills der lady who seemed timid and Talmadge’s new Select special, the land and sea he overtakes them Accepted for Each Candidate years. in Congress asking the government bashful. To the question of age she charming star again demonstrates in the desert where they have fled Nominated. While member of the Legislature to build a highway from Puget answered in a meek tone, “36. that there is no height of expres in their despair. in 1903 I introduced what was "How many marriages, madam? For Saturday night we have Vir- sion too lofty for her. Her versa- Sound along the Washington coast She answered, “Three.” known as the Car Shortage or De FREE VOTE COUPON tality is generously drawn upon as gisia Pearson in "Bishop's Emer connecting with the Roosevelt High The clerk was then asked to get she journeys through tht roles of an ald," the Ford Weekly and a Herold murrage Bill. It was defeated, and way and along the California coast a minister and supply the wit Good for 10 Free Votes in 1907 I again introduced it and, Lloyd comedy. to the Mexican line, and the State nesses, so in a few minutes W. R innocent convent girl to an unhap being a member of the Committee py wifehood and thence to a life of ----- IN----- of California has voted $4,000,000 for Carroll, of Buena Vista, 76 years on Railroads, got the principles in isolation upon a tropical island Christian Church Services the building of this road. Should old, was united to Beulah Harelson with a lone man companion, there THE POLK COUNTY POST corporated in the Railroad Commis these bills be passed by Congress, 36 years of age, and they left the to find complete happiness and sion Bill, which became a law. At Automobile Prize Contest “A Great Work." Come to the court house smiling. it will result in a highway from contentment. Always pleasing and the same session I introduced and Christian church Sunday and hear Puget Sound along the Washing capable, the star ascends to the full secured the passage of a law pro about it. Services at 11 a. m. con Miss (Mr. or Mrs.) ................... Baptist Church Announcements ton, Oregon and California coast to height of her emotional talents and viding fort the Directors, Parent-) ducted by Rev. Peter R. Burnett. holds the interest from beginning to the Mexican line. Teachers’ Meetings. At the same (Contributed) end. "The Isle of Conciuest” is a During my term as Register of session I introduced the Jones’ Free Some people have been praying fast moving drama treating with a COLLECTIONS Locks Bill, which became a law, the U. S. Land Office I worked for for nice weather. The nice weather young girl’s marraiage to a wealthy Address .................................... Knight Adjustment Co., appropriating $300,000 contingent the revision of the public land laws is here. What are you going to waster, through the efforts of a de McMinnville Ore. upon the govemmJfent appropriat in the interest of the homesteaders render unto the Lord for it? Are signing mother. Later the yacht (Not Good After May 4) ing a like sum, for the purpose of who were seeking to settle the wild you going Fording and hoarding upon which they are cruising is and fishing and hunting on Sunday wrecked and she finds herself safe building new or purchasing the old lands of Oregon. I prepared and in gratitude for this weather? upon an uninhabited island with a had introduced in Congress provid locks at Oregon City and operating Next Sunday at the Baptist church the same free to the public by the ing for an annual six months' leave Rev. II. L. Proppe will preach is the stoker from the ship's hold. Months of isolation kindles within them a of absence for the purpose of giv government. The government hav morning on "The Offices of the mutual love and al! hope of rescue ing failed to appropriate any money ing the homesteader an opportunity Christian." The Sunday school be having perished, they are prepar for that purpose, at the 1909 session to earn money to live on while im gins at 10 a. m., Mrs. Grace Swope ing to enact their marriage rite I again introduced the bill continu proving his homestead and to allow Supt. The preaching is at 11 a.m when suddenly her husband np In the evening at 8 o’clock, the pears to return her to her world of ing the said appropriation of $300,- those who had children of school 000 for another two years, conting age an opportunity to send them to services for the summer having sham. Here the circumstances be ent on the government making a school, which resulted in the Leave been changed from 7:30 p. m. to 8 come tragic, concluding with an un p. m., Rev. Proppe will preach on expected and sensational climax. like appropriation. Since that time of Absence Law. the timely subject of “What Must Tuesday and Wednesday. I stand squarely for more and l Do to be Lost?" You will find a the government has appropriated Once again that sterling master $300,000 to match the state funds better roads; for irrigation of our hearty welcome and helpfulness at of the screen, Henry B. Walthall, and has purchased the locks, deep arid lands; for the improvement of these services. The Lord’s Supper pays us a very welcome visit on will b© celebrated and the right Thursday and Friday nights. This hand of fellowship extended to new members. Come. E L E C T I O N , M A Y 21 Careful, P ro m p t Pord Repairing Set Scale of Reasonable Charge Exclusive Ford and Fordson Repairing I The Home of Your Ford r w w i w i n w w f n 'ffifrw w w w n r w ? r w wvr**inr p Independence Vulcanizing Shop NOW OPEN Repairing of Tires and Tubes and Adona Tread Work Our Specialty. All work Guaranteed. M. J. O’DONNELL, Prop. STATE ROADS Vote 302 X Yes For 4% State Road Bond Limit -B A LLO T T I T L E IS AS F O L L O W S :' 302 X Y e s 303 N# C O N S T IT U T IO N A L A M E N D M E N T -K efe rrw l to th* people by the Lcgnlutiv»« A$««nib!y L IM I T A T I O N O P P O U lf PE N C E N T E T A T S IN D E B TE D N E SS FOR P E R M A N E N T ROAD S. - Pur pm*: T o amend Section 7 of Article XI of the Constitution of the State of Oregon so aa to permit the eation of debts and liabilities incluiiinf previous debts ami lia bilitiee r the pu rpv»«of building and maintaining permanent mad.« to the amount of four per cent of the assessed valuation o f all the property in the Stato of Oregon, instead of two per cent as now provided by law. r NO PROPERTY T A X -N O DIRECT TAX NO INCREASE IN AUTO LICENSE FEES NO INCREASE OF GASOLINE TAX Keep these three facts in mind. The present auto license fees and fM oline tax will pay both the princiual and interest on all the bonds under this amendment, and will yield an annual surplus besides for other state highway work. N o additional taxation of any kind. FEDERAL FUNDS MUST BE MATCHED Oregon must have tullicieiit Highway Fund# to match Federal apportion* menu or Oregon cannot get the benefit of Federal money k r Oregon Roada. Incraaeing thia constitutional limit ia a necessity. Unless limit ia increased, either atate roada cannot be completed for many, many years, or must be finished by direct property taxation. This measure arcrU direct property tax for state highways and makos early completion possible. L et’s get the roada built now. I mmmid from Pra.eni Saure«« SuHciant 1« Pay Prlutipal aid latsriaL T k » Isst that rav.nwa fi in ante ttaana. I m and saaUlaa las. without n.erawaot praaant nt» ta i-ay Intlh nHn^ip.l and lntartat <a IL .»» bond», ia olaarly a»t forth by OÍ wW be »Mittal a l* Pampa »*, mailed to every mt »:er»d v.dae R e f « to State Pamphlat h r tun «ration Esam ioe tha labia carefully It cr»vea Ilia« no property ta» ta nquirad aad that praaaat ratea f * i t tai »dll will radaam principal and i nitrati and yie'd turpi u» btaidta_________ ayto Uaaaae feat fee* and j Jit B For I litare.t Tahltt. Famphleta nr further Information, write la OREGON HOADS A N D D EV EL OPM ENT ASSOCIATION « . L I— MX rnuM. MS Im * hrlhti C ( niRM. Orna» I went M a X 1.1 Campaign Headquarter», III Worettter Building. Portland. Pregna VOTI 962 X m - f « r 4% Sta«* R m 4 Ian* Limit Agricultural College State University and Ore. Normal School classes are so overcrowded, rooms so overloaded, and teachers so few, that the three institutions will have to close the door on at least 1000 Oregon hoys and girls, and perhaps upon twice that number next fall, unless the new millage support bill passes on May 21. Thaaa thras Institutions have, when oomparad with tha yaar when the present millage support bill was 150 per ceat M ore Students but only 15 per cent M ore Class Did You Ever Get Left? You probably will i; you wait too long before ordering that NEW CAS. Labor Conditions Are Bad Shipments are not coming through. Many dealers have no new ears now and do not know how soon they will have. The BEST SELLERS are going fast, so if you don’t want to take “any old thing or do without, we would advise you to GET BUSY AT ONCE. NASH SIX rooms and less than 4 per cent M ore Income The fact that higher education in Oregon is in a crisis cannot be said too strongly. You are urged to work for the Higher Educational re lief measure, and help it with your vote on May 21. (Paid advertisement inserted by Colin Dyment in behalf of the Joint Alumni Relief Coipmitte* for High er Education in Oregon, 514 Pittock Block, Portland.) CARS OF SERVICE and QUALITY MAXWELL FOUR Special Prices On Tires and Accessories T h e A u t o U tilitie s C o . DALLAS, OREGON IN D E P E N D E N C E , OREGON