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THE
SIUSLAW
VOL. II.
PILOT
FLORENCE, OREGON, SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1914
DR. HODGE
1 CAUSES GREAT
i
INTEREST
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number 6
and many showed the fly in dev­
elopment and in operation.
In his experimenting for a
way to be rid of insects that de­
stroy vegetation he studied va­
Some French scientists have seriously discussed the
rious birds and found that cer­
question of whether we should all turn cannibal. These
tain of these birds will destroy
learned gentlemen allege that human flesh is the most
devastating insects without in­
easily digested and the most nourishing food men can
Dr. Hodge of the University jury to the plants,^in Tact most , Tuesday, April 7th, the regular city election will be held at which
eat.
Exten sion --Depart
spokv <Tf-rrnr native-birds'ar£ "oF much’ ^-urjeaiilenLoLthelxacduf
~~'Tn
Commenting upon' this, an African traveler says
Thursday afternoon before the 1 greater benefit than harm. He marshal are to bejelected. There will also be th e new charter and
that
it
is a matter of common knowledge that cannibal
the referended stock ordinance to vote on.J
Conservation League and again considers the humming bird as
tribes
are
thin, poorly nourished and that even when
If you favor the stock ordinance vote 300-X-Yes, if you want
the best scavenger of the tiniest
in the evening at the Rita.
they
have
plenty of food, they give every evidence of
stock to run in the streets, vote 301-X-No.
insects and aphis.
physical deterioration.
The Extension Department has
If
you
want
the
new
charter
Vote.
302-X-Yes,
if
you
desire
to
be
Dr. Hodge is anxious to bring
Community cannibalism is just as destructive to com­
been organized for the purpose the children and birds together. governed by the old charter, vote 303-X-No.
munity
life as human cannibalism is to human life
While
the
city
will
print
a
ballot
carrying
the
names
of
the
cau­
of giving those people in the out­ He suggests many ways of en­
Team work wins the baseball game. Concerted Effort
cus
nominees
and'
the
two
measures
to
be
voted
on,
under
the
lying districts and who are not ticing the birds to nest close to
enables four horses to pull more than two. Centraliza­
able to attend college an oppor­ their homes, by furnishing bird present charter anybody can have a ticket printed to be used at the
tion and concentration gives to the delightful rays of
election.
Besides
the
regular
caucus
nominees
the
city
ballot
tunity to know something of the houses, nesting materials, and
the sun the force and effect of the fierce flame. -
carries sufficient blank lines to permit a voter to write in the name
work carried on in that institu­ food when their natural feed
Many hands make quick w ork-only when they work
of
any
person
it
is
desired
to
elect
.to
office.
tion, and also to aid them in their is scarce. In this way the birds
together. The upbuilding of the community is a work
The
caucus
ballot
is
printed
herewith:
local problems. Dr. Hodge said are very easily tamed, and this
for the community and not for individuals—but the
in his lectures that there was climate is bo mild that if the
work must be directed; it must be managed, and it
need for a practical education, birds are domesticated they will
STUB
STUB
must not be at cross-purposes.
la s well as “ book learning;” that stay here the entire year.
To be torn off by Chairman
A town is no place to foster jealousies and contentions.
, To be torn off by First Clerk
Both of Dr. Hodges talks were
ithfe education must be broader,
All should learn to know that whatever will conduce to
fand more comprehensive, that highly appreciated by his heares.
the welfare of a town cannot injure her citisens. The
students should be able to do He assured them of his personal
disposition made manifest by her citizens point to her
something even if it were only to interest in their attempts among
downfall
or her rise. The character of the people make
’ mak^garden well, or raise- fruit, their gardens, birds, city beauti-
the town; not her structures, business blocks, domes
or pigs, or chickens, or to run a fying and health protecting.
and monuments and when people lose interest in the
Regular Annual Election, April 7th, 1914.
dairy. He told stories of school He said that tl^ere were others
promotion
of the general welfare and permit personal
children who had come under his who were intensely interested Make a Cross (X) between the number and name of candidate or
prejudice to rule they need not hope to thrive.
Hup,
. personal observation, who had too, and anxious to help them for
answer voted for.
mony
among
the
people
of
a
community
is
indicative
of
done really wonderful things the asking, chief among these
its progress.
Individuals who attempt to promote
FOR
PRESIDENT
OF
THE
BOARD
OF
TRUSTEES
Vote
for
One
with gardens; children who had being the state school superin­
fa ctionalism should be ignored. Fanners cannot be at
Geo. P. Edwards
started in “for the fun of it,” tendent, the Extension depart­ î ï
variance
with one another and prosper; merchnnts can­
J)ut who, had continued the work, ments of the State University
13.
Geo. W. Evans
not,
churches
cannot, baseball associations cannot, nor
because of the benefit they had and the Oregon Agricultural
can
any
similar
organisation or community.—Selected.
derived from it, in health and College.
spirit as well as money.
FOR TRUSTEES
Vote for Four
He said that the most impor­
The North Bend school board
14.
William Brynd—
tant consideration of any com­
has purchased a half of block of
charter for the recall o f officials secretary of the charter com*
munity is its health conditions.
Archie 0 . Knowles
property as a site for a proposed
who,
for any reason prove», un­ mission explained the ’’Bancroft
The greatest menace to health is
new school house.
satisfactory
to the people o f the
D.
M.
Kyle
flies, who carry bacteria of dis­
town.”
In
answer
to this, Sec­
As
a
result
of
the
lack
of
fire
From expressions heard after
ease from one place to another.
Fred E. Meyers
tion
4,
of
the
New
charter
was
fighting
apparatus
in
both
cases
the
meeting it is believed that
One of the best ways to rid a
C. D. Morey
quoted.
It
reads
as
follows:
-
two
fires
recently
destroyed
the
very
few if any at all are strongly
place of flies is to destroy their
Marion Morr
<W»eed
to the proposed new
'breeding placés, and use fly traps residence of J. K. Maddox and
GOVERNMENT -• ~
charter.
around stables, windows and eight cottages and the hotel build­
D. W. Reesman
Section 4.
The power and
every place where flies congre­ ing in Shippington.
authority given to the municipal
* •
• n
* •
Mabel B. Slemmons
gate. Dr. Hodge illustrated his
A prohibition- campaign has
corporation of the City of Flor­
Corvallis officers are making a
lecture with stereoptician slides, been started in Klamath Falls.
ence is hereby vested ifl a Council determined effort to enforce the
consisting of a Mayor and four city laws in relation to traffic and
Coundlmen, subject to the speeding of automobiles and
initiative, referendum and recall motorcycles within the city limits.
and other powers reserved to the
Astoria will start a "swat-the
people by the constitution and
FOR RECORDER
Vote for One
fly” campaign.
general laws o f the State of
22.
Mrs. Stella A. Goude
Rich quartz giving high values
Oregon.
23.
Drew E. Severy
Upon request Recorder Severy in free gold wee struck recently
made a talk on the old and new in Sucker eroek, a place about
charters, while Frank Smith, four miles from Holland.
FOR MARSHALL
Vote for One
CITY ELECTION WILL
TUESDAY
Should We Eat One Another
BAL L O T
You Are
Invited To
Inspect
the New Spring Line of
Shirts
Monarch $1.00
»
Arrow $1.50
These comes in plain white,
white pleated, and a large
variety of patterns in both
golf and soft shirty with
French cuffs.
Our tape line is ready for your
measure for that
N ew Spring Suit
Conqueror Hats V2 Hundred
Styles $3.00
W. L. Douglas Dress Shoes
Chippewa and Cutter
Outdoor Shoes
Men’sand Boys’ Tennis Shoes
WOOLEN MILL STORE
See W in d o w Display
Florence, Oregdrf
24.
Clark McLaughlin
Special Sale
John A. Peterson
R eferendum O rdered by P etition of the P eople :
ORDINANCE NO. 88. Its purpose is to prohibit livestock from
running at large in a portion of the Town of Florence and to repeal
! Ordinance No. 12.
Vote YES or NO
300
301
On Sarsaparilla
The Great Spring Tonic
YES
$1:00 Bottles at 75c
'NO
R eferred to the P eople by the B oard of T rustees :
For a law to reincorporate the Town of Florence and to repeal all
Acts and parts of Acts in conflict therewith, and providing for an
i Amended Charter of the City of Florence.
Store
Vote YES or NO.
302.
303
YES
NO
Three Points That Win Us Trade
CHARTER MEETING CLEARED
UP MANY DOUBTFUL QUESTIONS
Because of the crowd that went ence and its future growth.
to the jetty when word was re-
Upon motion put by President
| ceived that the barge Frederick C. H. Young, Dr. Geo. P. Ed­
was a ground a number of those wards was chosen chairman of
who were interested in the I the evening.
charter were not present, though
The jharter was then discussed,
; quite a fair representation turn­ taking those sections which had
ed out to hear the discussion.
been questioned from various
Dr. Geo. P. Edwards called sources. Wher^dny were indoubt
the meeting to order and ex­ as to merirbr that part of the
plained how the movement for a charter, discussion left the point
new charter started, appoint­ well explained.
ment of a charter commission,
In the question raised by the
! and that something of this kind Florence West stating in its last
was thought necessary to meet issue among other things that,
the present conditions of Flor- “ no provision is made in the
SERVICE
QUALITY
PRICES
THE FLORENCE RACKET STORE
The Pride of
Florence
W e make a speciality of made to order clothing.
Cleaning and Pressing.
Buttons made to order.