THE .S
charge of the situation and not to county appears now to have been
merely assist the local police.
'lost
A letter received by Govern
nor Martin from C. C. Hockley,
Leonard S Goddard____ __ Editor
State Treasurer Holman's pro PWA director carries the tn forma -
l*ublished Every
Thursday
by posal to "block" state school lands tion that the state's request for a
Cottage Grove Publishing Company into sizeable grazing areas has $80.000 grant for this project is
Leonard S. Goddard.__ President
A. W Shofstall —_______ Secretary served at least one good purpose. definitely “out” due to the admin
C 1. Rynearson. Advertising Mgr. Il has arouseJ interest among istration's shut down on PWA
gifts.
Business Office at 25 North Sixth
ducible school fund.
Recent s<»-
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sions of the land board at which
iCash in advance!
One year__________________ M5C the blocking problem has been up
Six Months
80 for consideration has been largely
Three months -___________
.50 attended by teachers, school board ----------- ■—from----------- —
One month _______________
25 members and representatives of
Foreign rate 50c veer additional Parent-Teacher associations and
women's organization all bent on
seeing that the school fund gets a
I don't very often rmd enough
square deal However it would op- to strain my eyes an awful lot. but
pear that they are trying to lock I do try to kinda half way keep up
the stable door after the horse has on politica And the reason I like
been stolon. Revenues from the to read something now and then,
state’s grazing lands, it is general on politics, is because it is most
National EMitorial Aasociatiou
ly admitted, would amount to only always good comedy.
Oregon Newenaner Conference
a drop in the bucket compared to
And if you like jokes, you will go
the million« that were stolen from a long ways to find places where
the school children thdough fradu- they are better than in our Capitol.
i«mt land sales while the friends of
And you will read where one
the schools wet* asleep on the job cabinet member la tellin' us to lay
off plantin' so much and solve the
Governor Martin will give his over-production farm problem And
reply to the demand for a special another cabinet member he Is goln’
Sd
touring sedan. It has a wheelbaw of 119 inches and a Gold
session of the legislature to oon- pell-mell here and there, promotin’
sider mors adequate pensions for dams for more water to give Us
95 horsepower. A completely new front end treatment and many new
the needy aged within the next few new acres and bigger crops
features make it the finest car in the price class that Chrysler has ever offered.
So it is hard to aawy, how any
"The string of a violin u broken in
Unless Townsend leader.- who farmer can plant less and also
«retching it too much "
have been working on the problem plant more, at the same time, and
OCTOBER
the past week succeed in evolving it looks as if the fellers sponsorin'
15— Tecumseh. noted Indian
a program which will finance more thase great plans, they maybe nev
warrior, killed at the Sal
generous pensions without adding er meant for anybody to take 'em
Ue of Thames. 1813.
to the present tax burden, it is a too serious. In the first place And
pretty safe bet that his answer will anybody doin' so, it is quite a good
IS—The Umted States Mint
be "no.”
established at Ptuladel-
joke on them—like lookin' under
phia 1796
The demand for the special ses the shell and findin' no pea- and
sion was presented to the _
governor the other feller has our two-bits,
17—Boundary line between
in the form of petitions containing or is maybe re-elected.
Alaska and Canada
more than 75.000 signatures. Pre
eskAlshed. 1903
JO SERRA
sentation of the petitions was made
18—Long distance te^phone
by a large delegation of Townsend
First constitutional postal service
system joins Chicago
leaders who prevailed upon the started at Hartford. Conn on Mav
and New York. 1992.
governor to withold any immediate «. 1775.
19—Roger Williams ban
decision and give them an oppor
On railway dining cars 2.000.000
ished from the Massa
tunity
to work out a program that dozen eggs are eaten annually
chusetts colony, 1635.
might meet with his approval.
Ixingfellow. famous poet, was
In an address before 500 Town- born on February 27. 1S07_______
England and America
sendites in Salem that night Gov
concluded. 1818.
Interior of the driver's compartment of the
The attractive front end of the Chrysler
ernor Martin expressed himself as
Chrysler
Imperial. It has an entirely new
in entire sympathy with the old
$1—Frigale Constitution
Royal. This car Iura been completely re
instrument board, a new type of steering
famed as "Old Ironsides
age pension movement. Declaring
styled
with new radiator, fenders, hood
launched. 1797.
that present pensions were entirely
wheel, a new position for the emergency
and headlamps, giving it exceptional beauty
inadequate to meet the needs of
brake handle and other improvements.
and sleekness of appearance.
_the aged the governor promised to
go along with the sponsors of the
more adequate pension program
"to the limit that traffic will bear."
The governor, however, expressed
his doubt as to the ability to enact
a revenue measure to finance more
SALEM, OR—Democrats of Ore- generous pensions without running
gon had their day again Saturday counter
____ __ to _ _
a referendum which
Scores of the faithful spent the day would tie the whole program up
basaeng in the reflected glory of until the next election.
James A Farley, postmaster gener-
Townsend leaders who are spon-
al and chairman of the Democratic soring the move for a special ses-
national committee. Many limited sion are confident that a “trans-
their homage to a single appear- action tax” would meet with the
ance at one of the banquets ten- approval of the voters although to
Now ALL men cani have the
dered the head of the postal srrv- the layman it is difficult to dis-
benefit of EVERLASTING FOOT
ice. Others accompanied the party tinguish between this tax and the
leader throughout the day on his sales tax which has been defeated
EASE — oí freedom from Krain»
tour of the Willamette valley all by decisive majorities on three oc
and fatigue — WITHOUT PAY
the way from Portland where he casions in Oregon.
ING A PREMIUM FOR IT Were
was
"breakfasted"
to
Eugene
introducing the exclusive Muscle-
The Chrysler Imperial four-door touring sedan. On a wheelbase of 125 inches and with an
where he was "dined" that night.
Approximately 11.100,000 a year
engine developing 110 horsepower, this car offers remarkable performance with good economy.
Included in the royal entourage is being saved by Oregon utility
It brings luxurious motoring into the moderate price field.
were scores of postmasters and patrons as the result of voluntary
SAGIC Shoe — at a Special Low
postmistresses all anxious to dis reductions in rates filed by utili
Price that EVERY man ran afford.
Radical changes in exterior ing sedan, touring brougham, con Combined with the large porta and
play their loyalty to the "king ties during the past two years after
appearance, greatly refined and vertible roupe, convertible sedan, valves it adds to riticiency and
maker.” numerous party workers, a series of "friendly conferences”
beautified interiors, larger and more coupe and rumble seat coupe.
smoothness. The full-length watsr
holders of state and
federal -------
offi- with the utilities department, ac
—----------
The Custom Imperial now has a jacket with the oil gallery contacting
cès and patriotic Democrats who cording to N. G. Wallace, public
iC wheelbase of 144 inches, four inches directly at its lower end g*M
are willing and anxious to sacri- utilities commissioner
The most
more than last year's corresponding efficient cooling to both cy Im Cera
rice themselves on the altar of pub- recent of these voluntary rate re-
refinements and improvements models although the overall length and oil.
Valve seat inwrta of
feature the two new cars comprising remains the same.
Uc service. There wa.^ Governor ductions were announced this week
It comes in apenal heat-resisting steel instrs
the Chrysler line for 1938. These three body styles, aeven-passenger
Charles H. Martin in whose own by the Northwestern Electric com
effect valve seating throughout a
"an again are designated as the sedan, seven-passenger aedan-limou-
private automobile the guest of pany and the Portland General
ig penod.
Al» Ct VI
Chrysler Royal and Chrysler Im sine and five-passenger sedan. In
honor made the trip from Portland Electric company. The new rates
The
new Gold Seal eight- cyllntW
perial respectively.
size, power and beauty and com
to Eugene, and Howard Latourette filed by these utilities and applying
engine
designed for the Imperid
Although
the
Airflow
will
not
be
pleteness of appointments it is
of Portland who is preparing to op only to residential and commercial
continued in the same form as Chrysler’s conception of the ultimate baa a M inch longer atroke than la»t
pose Martin for the Democratic lighting, it is said, will rsult in
year's engine and iu cubic displace
produced last year, the company in luxurious motoring.
gubernatorial
nomination
next savings of approximately 3330,004
ment has been raised to 298.6 cube
makes clear that it has not been
Except
for
the
difference
in
aize
May
There were also Willis Ma- a year to patrons of those comp&n-
dropped, since the Airflow engineer the can are uniform in appearance, inches with a 3 4 bore and 414
honey of Klamath Falls and Carl ies which serve the city of Port-
ing features and principles of purposely made so in order that a atroke. It developa 110 horsepow«
C Do no ugh and E. J. Griffith of lad and a large slice of the lower
construction have been incorporated Chrysler of whatever body style at 3400 r.p.m. with the standard
Portland, ail three recognized as Willamette valley as far south as
cast iron head and compreaaiot
in all Chrysler models.
Chief msy be readily recognized.
The
aspirants for the seat in the United Salem
among these are the scientific most startling and pleasing change ratio of 6.2 to 1. With a apeaal
States senate now held by Fred
• • •
weight distribution and Airflow is found in the front end treatment. aluminum head and 6 5 to 1 com*
pression ratio the horsepower ia
Steiwer. republican.
Donough in
Valuations of railroads operating
springing that have produced such
The CSirysler Gold Seal engine,
An even higher
hia capacity as United States in Oregon have been increased by
remarkable
riding
qualities
in introduced last year on the Chrysler raised to 115.
Chrysler ears.
The owner who Royal has been improved in that compression ratio of 7.4 to 1 alao
district attorney was very much in nearly $4,000,00 over 1936 figures
desires seven-passenger capacity, car and introduced in larger dimen- will be offered as optional. Although
the spot light on the program but while valuations of Oregon power
in a heavy and luxurious car on an aion on the eight-cylinder Chrysler the horsepower ia rated the name as
it could not help but be remarked utilities have been “upped” by
exceptionally long wheelbase will Imperial. The engine of the Royal last year when an aluminum head
by the observant that Mahoney $4,829.03715. the state tax commis-
find it in the Custom Imperial has been given Ji inch more stroke, was used, it is develo|>ed st lower
came in for his full share of ap- sion announced this week. Valua-
engine speed snd with greater
models.
which brings its cubic displacement
plauae—at times amounting almost tion Increases among the power
The Chrysler Royal, with which up to 241.5 cubic inchea. Cylinders torque.
o an ovation—every time his utilities ranged as high as 66 per
The Custom Im
Chrysler again will bid for business sre 3*< bore snd Hi inches stroke.
enfine
name was mentioned at one or the cent in the case of the Port Orford
in the low-price field has been At 3600 revolutions the engine remains
------------ Jy unchanged
Ot^Sr ^5
several “banquets.”
Light and Power company. Hear-
Hear-
increased in wheelbase from 116 to develops 95 horsepower using the ■ S'« inch bore, 4?4 inch stroke and
Of Congressmen and would-be- in&s held by the tax commission, it
119 inches. Whatever the change standard cast iron head and a 6.2 323 6 cubic inches displacement.
Congressmen there-------
- - in wæ» shown, revealed that the
were many
in the price of this model it will to 1 compression ratio.
With a It develop 130 horsepower with
evidence.
Those included Nan greatest improvement in earnings
preserve its relative competitive special aluminum head and a 7.1 to the standard aluminum head and
Wood Honeyman, democratic in- during the past year was made by
An
position.
It comes in ten body 1 compression ratio, it ia rated at 6 5 to 1 compression ratio.
rnî ^°in 1116 «ird dutrtct- utilities operating in eastern and
styles as follows: Four-door sedan, 102 horsepower.
lengthening of optional head with 7.45 to 1
and EUis Barnes of Portland who southern Oregon rather than by
four-door touring sedan, brougham
the atroke has resulted in an im compression ratio raises the home-
touring brougham,convertible coupe, provement in torque, which meana power to 138.
would like to succeed Mrs. Honey- the larger utilities operating in the
convertible sedan, rumble seat roupe better performance at the bimsm I s
man. and Andy Burk, sheriff of vicinity of Bonneville dam. It was
The net result of the engine
and coupe on the!19-inch wheelbase moat used by the average driver changes will be an improves! per
Marlon county who is being prom- also developed at these hearings,
and aeven • passenger sedan and and better acceleration.
A new formance without the sacrifice of
ineatly mentioned as the Demo- the commissioners explained, that
sedan-limousine on a special 136inch crankshaft with four main bearings any of the economy for which
cratlo opponent of Congressman while gross earnings of the utilities
chassis.
2 Ji inches in diameter and nine Chryslers were noted in 1837. The
James W Mott in the first district, generally have Increased net rev-
Wheel base of the Imperial has counterweights, together with an 1937 Royal in the hands of owners
and Harry Boivin of Klamath Falls enues would be little if any higher
been raised from 121 to 125 inches. ' improved impulse neutralizer, pro encountering all kinds of driving
who served as speaker of the than for 1936 because of increased
This
car, as the company expresses duces remarkable smoothness.
conditions was giving from 18 to
House in the last legislative ses- operating costa including higher
it, gives “remarkable performance |
A new camshaft with earlier
mi I*" per gallon of gasoline. 1 h is
sion but who would not be unwill wages and increased prices of
at moderate price“. It comes in six opening and closing of the intake will be equalled by the 1938 enr re
ing to succeed Walter Pieroe as materials and supplies. Railroads
body styles, namely four door tour-1 valves sho is a feature of the engine. Chrysler engineers are conflder
Oregon's Congressman from the generally reported serious reduc-
big second district; and there was tions in their net earnings, the
also Vernon D. Bull of La Grande commission said.
whose political aspirations are said
to center in the office of labor
In case there may be some
commissioner.
have not been apprised of the fact
___
it shoull be mentioned that this is
If and when the state police step “Be Kind to People” week. That's
in to preserve law and order it will a new one for the ••weeks” calendar,
be only after local authorities have a strictly Oregon product Gover
shown their Inability to cope with nor Martin has requested that all
the situation. Governor Martin de citizens of Oregon observe the week
clared this week in commenting on "in a general spirit of kindly inter
a press dispatch out of Portland to est and old-fashioned neighborli
the effect that troopers to help the ness.”
Portland police in the strike situa
tion. Furthermore, the governor
The last hope for federal aid in
A. W. Halliwell
explained, when the state police financing the propsed new tuber
step in It will be to take complete culosis hospital in
Multnomah
Sotuer tòrorr Srntinrl
Chrysler Offers Two New Cars For 1938
THE LOW DOWN
HICKORY GROVE
STATE CAPITOL
NEWS LETTER
tn your
Logging Shoes
U. 8. Bubber
Footwear
Black Bear
Rain Clothing
Suits
O’Coats
Wool Jackets
Sweaters
Underwear
Everything
for Men
THE MEN’S
TOGGERY
Folks: Here’s the story about the new Chrysler. If you
want more information, come in and take a ride. Thia car
speaks for itself in ANY company.
McCoy’s Garage