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About The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 12, 1914)
Ontario Pharmacy Rexall Remedies Eastman Kodaks ONTARIO ARGUS PUBLk.HHKD EVKKY THURSDAY Entered in the pcmtoflice at Ontario OreKnn, for trfl!iHini-Ht(i through the tnailH as second -Ha matter. M. K. MAIN. I'uhlishcr Must lit' Vindicated. During the repent skirmish for the location of the county Kent at the cen tre of the business, agricultural and population centre of the county many charges were made against the people of Ontario that were absolutely without any foundation in fact. During the campaign it did not matter what kind of showing was made the people appar ently wanted to believe that Ontario was composed of a band of grafters jmd bloodsuckers and were bent on wracking the county. There should not have been any ques tion raised about.the valdity of the bonds yoted and sold by the city to furnish hiOiiey with which to build a court houae, because it was and is possible for anyone to investigate and find mat the money is on deposit in the bank That the banks hava bean In spected and the United States Inapect or passed on the bonds aa security. This should satisfy anyone. But the Ontario people werenotsatla- fled with that, because the question was raised that the amount of money was not enough to pay the coat of a build- in suited for the purpose, they made an additional bond, signed by the busi neaa men of the city, guaranteeing that no matter what the cost, the people of Ontario would pay it and the county would not be to a dollars expense. There ia no question about the validity of that bond as it represented an aggregate of over a million dollars in security. In this the county was doubly secured against miy possible cost of tax from removal. The Ontario speakers irietl in every way to get the Vale speakers to meet them in joint debate, but could not clo so, even went to their meetings when they had refused to make any dates and again made a proposition for debate, but the Vale speakers always declined. In the face of this their speaker at Hrogan made llic statement that Ontar io had refused to meet them in joint debate. Their charge of fraud in connection with the bridge at this place was en t ratal fraudulent and made simply to mislead the people. The records show that the Ontario people agreed to keep the wood structure of tin- bridge in re pair and had no reference to decking of the steel structure, simply the wood structure, the span on tlua side of the river. The road taxes collected on Ontario iroM-rl amount to ahoiit nine thou sand dollars a year and half of this goes into tin- general road and bridge fund, so that the ioiiut pot their ten thou sand dollars back in a little over two years tune, quite different from the other districts of the county win ie bridges have been constructed. An other feature that the people of the county seem to overlook is that the other half t the road money Collected from Ontario la expended on Bounty roads outside of the illy, which is diff erent from any oilier road district In the county. The county fair tM another matter that was grossly misrepresented. 'I here is no direct benefit to the people of On tario from the holding of the fair lure, it being a big expense to our people in the win of lime and money. The bene fit is to the fanner-, and through them to the whole county and in that way is worth hundreds of dollars for every dol lar that it costs. The OOfn show held here this week i another illustration of what Ontario is doing and has done to stimulate the ag ricultural production throughout the county. The pri.es olfered by the On tario Commercial Club are larger than those at the inter-state show at Walla Walla and other big corn shows, but the results show that the money is well spent and will result in thousands of acres being planted here another year and the herds of hogs and cows increas ed to taKe care of it. Ontario is determined to be vindicat ed on these charges and will keep at it until the result is accomplished. She values the good opinion of the citlens of the county and knows that she is en titled to it from her past action anil will continue to deserve it by her act ions in the future. The P iii ui.i.c urn Show. I'lie few hundred dollars given b) On tario to the winners of the best aeroa of corn is certainly money well spent. It known that several hundred acres were planted that would not have DOOU ' planted hut for the desire to get one of the prizes, and it is also well known that the yields woul I not have been so large if the contestants had not studied their acres and found out how best to treat them. The county fair has been ; worth thousands of dollars to the peo ple of Malheur county and some day I they will appreciate that it costs On tario several thousand dollars each year to make it a success and give them the benefit of the experience gained by the neighbors. It is hard to change the J plans and ideas of most of the older ! genera tUn and the hope of the country 1 is in getting the school boys and girls interested in improved met hods of farm ing and stock raising so they will be able to make a success when they get old enough to start out for themselves. While the Snake River valley produped several thousand apresof porn this year, it Is capable of producing many thous and more. While the valley has been shipping several hundred cars of hogs during the year, there is no excuse for not raising thousands, so that a large packing plant can be established at some central point and the bacon, hams and lard used In this section be produc ed at home and the freight out and back saved to the people. There are a few dairies and cheese factories in the valley, but there is room for double the number end they could be making mon ey for the men who are willing to pat ronize them. When the people of this vslley com bine fruit with cows, hogs, slfslfa and corn they will have a rival to the gar den of the Nile. Will They Believe Him ? John Kigby, the Enterprise editor, was in oM tun. i Saturday trying to find out what the people of Ontario were going to do about the removal of the county seat. When told that he had convicted Ontario of not being honest with the voters in her promise of a new court house free and that she would now go ahead and vindicate her honor, said, Hy G - -, if you do 1 will make something else stick against you. We do not beleive that Kigby or any other of the Vale ring will be able to invent lies about Ontario and make them stick again. It is true they wire eminently successful during the late skirmish, but we believe the people will not he fooled again by the same ring with the same tactics. It is also true that every member of the ring is a pol itician and makes his living off the tax pavers and has been doing it for many years, and that he is working at the game 24 hours every day, but when their Bothnia are fully aired for the benefit of the taxpayers of the county it will hardly be possible for them to invent lies and make them stick with the honest people. Of course this would not prevent them from buying votes, l.ui iIip curs who sell their votes are numerically small. Democrats Losing Out. The election returns show that while the democrats still retain control of Congress by a small margin that in 27 districts they elected nun with a min ority vote, the progressives splitting the republican vote, showing that the majority of the people are opposed to the free trade policy of the democratic administration. There is one democrat in the Oregon legislature, a woman from Jackson co unty and one in the state senate. A re publican legislature with a republican governor will give the people relief The amendments providing for full citizenship and prohibition were the only ones that passed. The rabbit bounty passed in Harney county, Speaking of an important job, ask the uet man ou meet, sudden like, "Who is the vice-president of the Cnited ItntOtT and watch him gasp for air while trying to look as tho he knows the answer. Speaking of rules that work both ways, while candidates fool some peo ple, some people fool candidates, if the results of the election are any criterion. A merry heart goes many a mile and it is my honest belief that honest fun is the fungicide that kills the germs of grief. Only 27 per cent of the tillable land of the United States is actually under cultivation, according to estimates of the department of agriculture. The worst thing that can happen to a young man is to have a mother and a sister who hate to see him work. I'oor ventilation means mouldy corn. You are not responsible for the dis position you were born with, but you are responsible for the disposition you die with. Things would now be much worse if Europe had not taken the precaution to discover America. THE CORN CARNIVAL (Continued from page 1.) adjoining Ontario, people would not be lieve it. That was only two years ago. It is certainly making rapid strides in this valley. Corn fairs were hIho held at Peyette, Farma and Meridian, showing that the entire Snake river basin is interested in the growing of more and better corn. The following is a list of the exhibit ors from the Big Bend district and the number of bashers of shelled corn to the measured acre; Ernest Tate, 121. U, Grand Sweep stakes, $100 in gold; Bert Robertson, 112.30, First District prize, $60 in gold; Geo. W. Swigert, 108.70 Second Dist rict prize, sf:'.'. in gold; H. C. Hatch, 102.13, Third District prize, $15 in gold: Alex wade, 98.97; A. Bradney, 92.52; Dale Robertson, 89.63; Dan Holley, 84.20; Arthur Holley, 80.17; C. R. Purdy 62.98. Exhibitors from the Nyssa Diserlct: A. M Johnson, 112.9.'., First District prise; F. C. Fry, 102.28, Second Dist rict prise; B. C. Van Dyke, 08.75, Third District prl;-e . E. B. Butler, 107.18; Wm. Pentz, 107.11; W. Connant, 102 14; Chas. Bradley, 92.11; W. H. Penning ton, 76.87; Wallace, 67.33. Exhibitors from the Cairo District: Henry Johnson, 94 14. First District prize; Fred Bender, 71.14, Seoond Dist rict prize; T. D. Gordon, 77 49 Third District prise: D. B. Ramey, 78.34; Jenkins, 75.9; T. J. Steve Cox. 66.71; Cho V. V. Hickox, 67.6; J Johnson, 73.28; Gramse, 63.66; A. Walters, 47. 88. TheJJudges made the awards on the following baais: 40 for quantity, 40 for quality and 20 for written record. The average cost of growing a bushel of corn was 12 cents. Exercises hy Schools. One of the strong features of the corn carnival and one that will long be remembered was the school parade and program on Oregon street 700 schisjl children were in line, Will from the On tan., schools and M from four country schools. The Ontario school manage ment was very much pleased to have the country children in line, it means a closer union, as it is not long until these children are the men and women who will work out the community problems. It is impossible to mention all the dif ferent programs, for each room gae one and every teacher should be com mented. The marching, the songs, the drills, everything in connection with the program bestoke care on the part of the instructors. The people showed their appreciation by almost continual hand dapping. These drills mean much in the general education of thechild, as the discipline created is often best and is lasting. Crull Orcutt proved himself to be a master hand in the directing of the High School Cadet Corps, and the lajys certainly followed his directions in a must creditable manner. After the exercises by the schools a marriage ceremony was performed and Queen Alfalfa was wedded to King Corn. Prof. Conklin officiating. NATIONAL CORN CROP MOST VALUABLE EVER RAISED Washington, Nov. 9. -This year's corn crop is perhaps the most valuable ever grown, owing toils increased price on account of the European war. The Department of Agriculture announced today, in its preliminary estimate, that the crop would amount to 2,750,692,000 bushels, and that on November 1 fann ers were being paid 69.7 cents a bushel. The value of the crop therefore, based on November 1 figures, is 11,183,867,884. Real Estate Bulletin 505 For exchange ll0 acres '"f wheat land 10 miles east of Cambridge, Idaho, nil tillable. 110 acres broke out. '20 acres in alfalfa. Good soil. No Hock. Rath er steep. Price $4000.00. Mortgage $1600.00 want small place in exchange. 500 For sale two good residence lots price for the pair 125.00 Ontario Real Estate Co You are interested in table linen for Thanksgiving, and we are showing a beautiful line from 50c to $2.00 the yard with and without napkins to match. Specials in napkins 50c to $4.00 the set. This Week Special Showing V 4 iuH I . :1 -A. '" Tn ' I PA"i 1 a Just Received: New lot of Cnll patterns. mam Groceries Showing -- Fresh Stocks New Raisins, New Currants, New Mince Meat, New Citron, New Figs, New Orange and Lemon Peel. SMALL FIRE AND LITTLE LOSS FROM GASOLINE BLAZE Tuesday morning a tube connecting the gasoline tank in Dr. Brett's office with the soldering machine broke and an explosion followed, setting tire to everything in sight. The doctor and his wife got very busy and soon had it under control with only a slight loss. The fire boys responded to the alarm but were not needed. Quarantined. Oregon is now quarantined from live stock from all of the thirteen states where they have the foot and mouth disease. This will nut affect shipments to Portland. Oregon Short Line Time Table Ontario, Oregon, November 8th 1914 TIMC TABLE NO. 78 WE8TWAH1) Train No. Leave 17 Oregon Wash. Limited 4:22 a m nLL . . LaW HLt flhV 1 ltrWtkB IkKjaflH Pendleton, Oregon City, and Provo woolen blankets priced $4.25 to $12.50 the pair, cotton blankets priced 50c to $2.50 the pair, comforts priced $1.00 to $3.50 each. We Supply the Whole Family You will be pleased to see our stock of Sweat ers for all the family, Underwear for all the fam ily, and Mackinaws for all the family. . e Rare Bargains in Boys Suits Do not overlook the best Boys' Suits in the city for the money, priced $3.50 to $7.50. Mc 75 Huntington I'asnangcr 9:35 a m 19 Oregon Wash, repress t;..'.7p in 5 Fast Mail 6:15 p m KAHTWAHI) 18 Oregon Wash. Limited 2:51 a m 76 Hoise Passenger 8:50 a m 4 Eastern Kx press 12:12 p in ti Oregon Wash. Express 6:33 p in OREGON EASTERN BRANCH WKSTWAHU Train No. Leave 139 Mixed, leaves Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 a m KAH'l'WAKll 140 Mixed, arrives Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 1 :30 p m '4ALsAsL $jrjrJrjrSrT Home Visitors' EAST Via Union Pacific System Very low round trip fares from Ore gon Short Line points to Denver, Kan sas City, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Chi cago, St. Paul and many other points. Tickets on Sale: October 24, Nov. 21, 23, December 19 and 22. Limit three months from date of sale See any Oregon Short Line agent for rates and further particulars. XWQQQQQQQQQWMGGQQQGQGGt i VALE & BROGAN BRANCH WUHTWARU Train No. Leave 140 Mixed Vale and Hrogan Daily except Sunday 10:00 a m 97 VassaiiKer, Vale daily 7:00 p m KAHT HOl'NI) 98 Passenger, from Vale daily 8:40 a ro 142 Mixed from Urogan and Vale Daily except Sunday 3:30 p m The Homedale train leaves Nysss at 2:45 on Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday, returning, arrive at On tario at 6 p. in. Excursions