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t If MONITOR 'THE PAPER THAT EVERYBODY READS" VOL.6 INDEPENDENCE, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY. OCTOBER 5, 1917 NO. 8 INDEPENDENCE f i THE RHYMING SUMMARIST A good word should be said About the past week's weather, So nice and warm and ladlike, - It wouldn't raise a feather; But Fall days seem so awful sad When all the green is dying, Excuse the same We didn't aim To start a soul to crying. October is so full of sounds, Weird and ghostlike moaning, And the wind in passing thru the trees Sounds like some one groaning; Darkness comes an hour too soon And parlor fires are burning, It's really sad And much too bad When the once green leaves are turning. A rooster crows in our back lot, Just by chance or habit, And foreman, printer and office boy Each one yearns to grab it; But all hear the still small voice And that voice is sighing, . "Touch not the bird Have you hot heard Your fill of wordly dying?" Sadie passed a graveyard the other night That gave her cold sweat shivers, The crickets sang their funeral dirge By shaking up their livers; Thoughtsof a decaying season now imprtss .And she hums a dismal sonnet, "" Death time stares . So she wears Crepe upon her bonnet. M TO THE PUBLIC OF POLK COUNTY Under the direction of Herbert Hoover, national administrator of food, and W. B. Ayer, federal food administrator for Oregon, a house to house campaign will be made in Polk county during the wetk of October 21-27 to enlist th earnest co-operation of every family in Polk county in the care ' f ut and systematic conservation of food thruout the duration of the war. America has proved itself great in its enthusiasm in enlistments, in responding heartily to the national military draft, in sup porting the liberty bonds, in aid ing the Red Cross campaign, in providing libraries and personal comforts for our soldiers; but it is necessary for us to bear in mind that the war must be fought and won ultimately with food, and that to have this food, a strict and most systematic conservation must be observed by every American. The great food demands are three wheat, meat and sugar. Economy of these articles should be especially strict in every home. Points which we must bear in mind are: 1. That forty million men in the prime of life have been with drawn from productive industry in the allied nations. 2. That winter wheat gener ally was a failure. 3. That it is impossible to transport available wheat from Australia to the allies. 4. That the burden of the supply of food stuffs falls upon the United States. 5. That to decrease the wheat consumption in every family one pound per person per week will supply the allied demand. 6. That to do this will mean the economy of two billion dol lars in one year. 7. That this two billion dol lars should be invested in liberty loans. 8. That, this economy does not mean elimination; it means wise substitution. 9. That the morale of the army is to men as three to one, and that morale depends chiefly upon proper provision. 10. That this is a war in de fense of democracy, and if we love democracy we must prove it by a democratic, universal, per sistent support. 11. That this national service is worth billiors now and here after, and doesn't coit a cent. Will ministers, teachers, bank ers, barbers, postmasters, lodge and club officers and public ser vants "of whatsoever sort of place tbemselves back of this cam paign ; speak out on every occa gian and help make this national effort one hundred per cent strong: in Polk county. Your committee, Mrs. Conrad Staffrin, Supt. Fred Crowley, M. S. Pittman. CIRCUIT COURT Circuit court convened at Dallas with Judge Belt on the bench. The following comprise the grand jury: S. H. mcEI murry, foreman, R. A. Alderson, A. H. Bunn, Mark Blodgett. F. W. Bell, V. A. Fishback and G. A. Peterson. The damage case of Hatch vs. Black resulted in a verdict for the defendant This was the second trial, the defendant hav ing also won the first one. Kemp vs. Burroughs for dam ages, non-suited. The Hewitt case is now being, tried. The prosecution presented its testimony yesterday and this morning the defense is being given. It will probably go to the jury before night. KED CROSS MEETS The local Red Cross met in business session last Wednesday evening:. As a surprise Mrs. Hattie Henkle presented the Auxiliary with $4.60 from the Rebekah lodge. An entertain ment committee was appointed to manage a series of benefits during the winter. The funds for supplies are low and must be raised thru benefits. Thru the kindness and generosity of the management of the Isis theatre arrangements have been made to install a permanent candy booth in the theatre for the benefit of the Red Cross. The booth will be open Saturday evenings and members of the Red Cross will have charge of selling the sweets. The next business meeting will be held the first Wednesday evening in Novem ber at 7:30. " STATE FAIK WINNERS Pig Feeding Kenneth Bursell, first; Frank Schrank, third; Gil bert Loy, fourth. Home Canning and Preserving Hazel Bursell, first Sewing Beth Ostrom, fourth. Watermelon Homer Bursell, third. Hubbard Squash Lyle Had ley, first; Cyril Reynolds, fourth. Pie Pumpkin Homer Bursell, first. Jelly -Hazel Bursell, second. Hand Made Apron Fern Simpson, first; Letha Womer, third; Dorothy Johnson, fifth. White PlymouthRocks Harold Reynolds, first. It is doubtful if any more American troops will be sent across the pond until April L. L. COMMITTEE The following committees have ben appointed to have charge of the second liberty loan cam paign in the Independence dist rict Men H. Hirschberg, Ch., K. C Eldridge, A. C. Moore, C. W. Irvine. Women Mrs. J. S. Cooper, Ch.. Mesdames 0. D. Butler, K. C. Eldridge, Clyde Ecker, Verd Hill. P. M. Kirkland, C. W. Irvine, G. W. Conkey and Miss Florence Burton. BUYS HOP RANCH J. S. Bohannon this week sold his hop ranch, consisting of 45 acres, situated across the river from Independence, to Asa B. Robinson. This hop acreage is among the best in this section and is considered a very good buy. MARRIED Last Saturday at Dallas, Lafe Edwards and Velma R. Bevens and Elmer M. Campbell and Iva Bevens, all well know Airlie young people, were married by Justice Holman. Ii SHUCKING" BEANS We that is all those who planted them -have been busy this week "shucking" our beans. The ield is rather light but what there is of them wilt bring a good price. TRAINING SCHOOL The Training School work at Independence and Monmouth, under the direction of Mr. Gentle, the principal, is now fully started and everything seems to be working very, very well. Ar rangements have been made with Mr. Hirschberg. president of the I. &. M. R, R., for transporting the pupils from Monmouth to In dependence and from Independ ence to Monmouth. That is now being adjusted so that everything will be in running order by next Monday. Monmouth Herald. CLUB NOTES 1 The Kill Kare Klub last Mon day night "surprised" Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Swope and gave them a rousing farewell reception. Refreshments were served and a very pretty piece of cut glass was presented to the son de parting members. Mrs. Swope organized this club about two years ago. Mrs. H. Mattison entertained the Needlecrafters last Thurs day. A large membership was present and enjoyed the hostess hospitality while they busied themselves over dainty articles for their coming bazaars. Mrs. E. N. Johnson was a charming hostess to the S. S Club last Wednesday afternoon, Some of the guests busied thsm selves with Red Cross work while others passed the hours with merry conversation. Mrs, Johnson closed the meeting with a splendid repast. MAY BE A RUNAWAY Concerning the strange disap pearance of E, R. Viersand Mrs. Graham of Dallas, who went to Garibaldi, chartered a boat and the boat returned without them, the Tillamook Headlight says: "Were E. R. Viers and Mrs. Graham drowned? To our way of thinking there is a possibility that it was a well planned run away, for it looks a little re markable that all trace of them was lost immediately after they left Garibaldi and the finding of the boat and letter at Manza- nita." Since the above was written Mr. Graham has heard from Chicago, wkere he located the runaway parties and he is suing for a divorce. MCMinnville Tele phone-Register. "NO RENT; TAKE IT" Henry Ford delivered a mes sage the other day that is one of the fine big things of this era. He owns in Boston a tremen duos assembling plant which bears an important relation to the Ford business in New Eng land. A war department official re ported this plant was ideal for certain government needs. The secretary of war expressed a de sire to have it at a proper rental. Fotd didn't take time to answer by letter. He wired just four words, about the Liggest words he could have used: "No rent; take it" Portland News. The harvesting of beets will be begun next week. Reports indicate that the yield will be spotted. INDEPENDENCE ON ROLL OF HONOR Independence and Monmouth were two of the first ten towns and cities in the United States to contribute their quota to the Library War Fund. Such was the announcement made in the Port land Telegram of last Saturday. The amount was $125. (Etutr of JtuVpruurure 191M91Q Saar& of Dtrniora President Mrs. K. C Eldridge Fir Vice Pretident Mr.. O. D. Butler Second Vica Preident Mr. A L Thoma Secretary Mr. Clyde Ecket Financial Secretary Mrt. J. S. Coopet Treasure Mr. D. D. Davi Mr. Sherman Hay, Mr. C. E. Paddock, Mr. George W. Cenkey CCommtttrra Auditing Chairman Mr. P. M. Kirkland Street Chairman Mr. S. E, Owen Health Chairman..... Mr. Goby Davit Chanty Chairman Mr. J. E. Hubbard 1UCX1RAM Tuesday, October 0, 1917. Business Meeting. Tuesday, October 23, IB 17. "Howl Hooverize"-Round Table Talk Led by Mrs. J. E. Hubbard Tueaday, Noveaber IS, 1917. Business Session. Tutsday, November 27, 1917. "Early History of Ru8sia"......Mrs. J. S. Cooper Tuesday, December 11, 1917. Business Session. Tuesday, December 23, 1917. Holiday: Municipal Christmas Tree. Tussday, January 8, 1918. "Modern History of Russia". ..Mrs. 0. D. Butler Tuesday, January 12, 1918. Business Meeting. Tuesday, February II, 1918. "Russian Dancing", Story Telling and and the Drama Mrs. Clyde Ecker Russian Card Party. Tuesday, February 26, 1918. Business Meeting. Tuesday, March 12, 1918. Brief Business Session. "Russian Art and Literature" Mrs. Sara C. Young Tuesday, March 26, 1918. Annual Pioneer Day. Tuesday, AprU 9, 1918. Business Session. Tuesday, April 23, 1918. "Russian Music" .... Mrs. E. E. Paddock Tuesday, May 14, 1918. Business Meeting. Tuesday, May 28, 1918. "Russia, Since the Revolution' .Mrs. Georire W. Conkey Tuesday, June 11, 1918. Election of Officers. THE THRILLS OF YOUTH After all, the joys of youth are fairly well dis tributed between the sexes, and,' while a girl does not know the thrill that comes when one gets into one's first pair of long- pants, though that may fall to her lot before long now, on the other hand, a boy doesn't know what it is to be a girl and walk around town with a soldier in uniform where the other girls can see. Ohio State Journal. Lots of men would be willing to stand a tax on war profits if a prohibitive tax could be put on war prophets. Nashville Southern Lumberman.