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A MERRY CHRISTMAS
After four years of warfare the world thin year will
enjoy in part a'Chriatmaa such an the angels proclaimed
in Judea nineteen hundred and eighteen years ag; "with
peace on earth."
Bat it c0 nt4 '"' id that there exists on every hand
n "ffood will toward men." Until that condition exists
and the notions can fed hi thei hearts, good will, toward
even their enemies, we will not be upon the plane which
generally existed prior to the great barbarian raid.
But no one will deny that from the tire of war has
come a chastening of the spirit thai will raiae all mankind
to a higher level of service than the world has ever known.
And tli;ii we are approaching nearer to the reality of
ideal of the brotherhood of man taught by Him whose
birthday we will commemorate next week, is indicated by
the discussions of a League of Nations which shall protect
the rights of small nations and make war imiossible.
Fw tlio we may be from the realization of that glo
rious condition when;
"The War drums throb DO longer,
And the battle Hags are furled;"
vet we are steadilv progressinc toward that goal and met!)
bound to go farther toward its realization during the year!
to coiik
With such 1 prospect before us: with assurance that
many of the sons and fathers who left our shores within
the past year to tight for freedom and democracy will be
home s.itv again, blest with material prosperity web as the
world has never known trulv everv American should.
have a Merry Christmas.
BB B HI
THE SHRINKING DOLLAR
A prominent Ontarian. speaking of the annual city
tax levy made a pertinent nbscrratfcyi the other la when
he said:
"Most people when thev think it taxes, and the e.M ol
administering public affairs, fail to take Into consideration
the fact that dollar paid in taxes today will do only halt'
aa much as it would five years ago. It therefore follows
that Instead f remaining stationary taxes in reality
ahoiild have raised almost proportionately with all other
commodities."
There is no doubt concerning the first statement thai
the dollar is only half as efficient as it used to be. And it is i
also true that since everything else has gone up one would
naturalh beleive that property values wonld do likewise.
Btiange to say this is only relatively so. In some cases
the very rise in prices has caused some property to actually
decrease in value, since it has resulted in a depresion in
real estate in many small communities, so that actually
non revenue producing city property has less value than in
normal times.
This however, is off-set by the increased value of per
aonal property, if it could all be marked up to war prices,
which of course it can not.
These few considerations, however, are sufficient to
show how complex is the problem which municipal govern
ments arc nailed upon to solve these days. Taxpa
should take these facts into account.
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Bk Oh, not the failing measure Lj
Of fleeting earthly pleasure, C
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While years are swiftly gliding jp
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Through Him who gave us $
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For a Victory Christmas
Those who are desirous of keeping
alivp thp spirit of Christmas, yet are anxious
to comply with the Government's request for
war-time conservation, will find an answer to
the perplexing "What to Give," in useful gifts
such as Women's Wearing Apparel.
In almost every family, women have denied themselves little niceties
of dress their hearts just long for, in their patriotic and commendable
effort to stretch the family war-time purse to a point where it can
cover the demands made upon it.
Make "her" heart jriad by giving her for Christmas something she
can get good use out of and, perhaps, really needs.
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Gift Suggestions
Georgette Crepe
Waists
Crepe de Chene
Waists
Cam fooles and
ilk. Lingerie Sets of
beautiful design
to gladden the
heart of women.
Ivory Sets or individ
ual pieces. Combs,
Bruahes, Nail Hies.
Manicures, Buffers,
Trays, Etc.
Modish and Well Made Coats
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A new coat, selected from our display of handsome
modish, well tailored coats in Plush, Velvet, Wool Ve
lour, Fur Trimmed garments will crown any woman's
Christmas joys. The prices are attractive ana as low as
$29.50
CHARMING DRESSES
What could be better for a Christmas present than
a charming dress. We have excellent selections Satins,
Silks and Serges, embroidered trimmings; excellent style,
as well as a number of ADVANCED SPRING MODELS.
Another suggestion from this Dept A Silk Petti
coat. We are offering substantial values from a widely
varied stock of designs, all taffetas, and some with Jer
sey tops. The prices are from
$3.50 Upward
Practical Gifts
Handkerchiefs,
Hand Bags.
Lace Collars.
Boudoir Caps.
Bath Robes.
Pendleton Blankets.
Fur Sets,
Fur Cops,
Muff.
Coves.
Etc. Etc.
Women's Shoes
An In nrr department of our store row will
Nad K'"x1 substantial, useful Christ ma irt
la our ulioe department. Mkr your rnrl
ioa fn.m our lair models la All leather with
rloth top, la all chad, aad with mediant
or high linrU. KtrrUtat Clirktmaa valiK
from
$JT .50 to $Q.50
Aay ntenibrr of to faniU) woalil a
preclaUi a pair of oar haartniar and
romfortable bed room allppem lu
kjaap their rant warm.
Dress Shoes for Men
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rtor a maa'n (lirlntiima not a pair of UtwM
boa. He alwaya aaoda thm. Make aatae
ttuaa froa oar offorla tm Kaaroo. VI
rl kid. aad ralf nklu ntada an la all the beat
laata to live rotufwrt and aatlafactloB.. Tlaf
are priced from
$r.00 to $Q.50
Aajf ma will be plMitid to receive
a pair of aUk aorka, ar a pair a aoaa
fwrtaaie hoiwe aUppera. We have
lota of them.
Give Him Something to Wear That's What Men Like Best.
THW I I INC. II (.
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For Tha Christmas
Gift for Your Wife
Don't forget substantial piece of
aluminum or a handsome perco
lator, or some flat plated ware
Knives, Forks and Spoons.
Get a good Knife fcr the boy.
TAGGART HARDWARE
Ontario, Oregon
CHEAP COAL!
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but U tiieaii 'ul mi tlir price oaered. Add 7Be per Um for
(own delivery. IV) Miuie "of It.
Van Petten Lumber Co.
Notice of Annual Meetta- Wkaa your utagailaa aabaerlpUoa
The aonual meetiac of the ahara axplraa renew It at Turner' aewsund
holders of the O.itarlb National Bank. Saw the clubiac rata and eave Konay
will be held In the bank rig office la
the oily of Ontario, Oregon, at p.
in . on Tueaday. Jau , 14, Hit
Halloa of director and otker
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W. f. HOMAN, BecretaryT
BUY W 8.8.
Oat a aaacaslne aubacrlptlon foraay
meaibar of the faintly. It la aa Ideal
LhrUtmaa preaaat. We otter alt the
bant, oluuinf rata that wU save yoa
atoaey Taraar'f Newstaad.
DR. J. S. CHARLEBOIS
Natureopathist
Specialist In curia- Appendicitis. Files, Stomach. Uvaf. Rheumatism
infirmities, Kidney and Female
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Wkaa all other methods have failed Consultation
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Over Post Office
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