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THE ONTABIO ARGUS, ONTARIO, OREGON, THURSDAY JUNE 8, 1922. ije GDntarfo Argua County Official Paper An Independent Newspaper Published Thursday at Ontario, Oregon, and entered at the Ontario post office for distribution as 2nd class matter. O. K. Alkon, Managing Editor 8UBSCMPTION One Year, ?2.00 TRUTH XVUJi OUT In the last Issue of tho Gate City Journal of Nyssa an attempt was mado to ovado the questions which tho Argus two weeks ago directed to the fair-minded citizens of our neighboring community when we told directly the history of tho ef forts" to socuro an adequate road system throughout Malheur county. 4 By uso of some trite and entirely futile quotations the Journal sought to ovado tho issue, as well it ought, for had it never previously had tak en much interest in road matters. Tho Argus statoment was complete for the reason that tho story had never beforo beon told, certainly not by tho Journal. But tho real significance of tho Journal's attempted evasion was contained In a slip which lot tho truth out, and accounted for its at titude on road matters, when it said: "Tho fact that a flno gravelled road from Ontario to Nyssa and on out Into tho Owyhco makes it more convenient for tho denizens of this nock of tho woods to go to Ontario to do their trading possibly h.id something to do with Ontario's dc slro to holp ub get the good road referred to." Assuredly this consideration had something to do with OntarloV dp slro for an adequato highway sys tem. What aro highways built for if not for tho peoplo to uso? Tho only thing that Ontario sought was a fair open road such as tho people o( tho county wanted, to extond from tho trading centers through tho portions of the valley whoro peoplo livo. Apparently that is not what tha Journal wanted. It did not want a good road between Nyssa and Ontario for fear that someone from tho Owyhco might como on to Ontario. But that Is not tho only incon sistent statomont In tho puerllo nt tompt of tho Journal to ovado tho lssuo. In ono sontonco it declares that Ontario was not accused by it of "being responsible for tho orror on tho road map," whilo in another sontoncc It says, "But Ontario's as sistance in this matter docs not fur nish It an alibi in tho othor." Could words bo moro plain in tholr impli cation? Could anyono bo moro In consistent? Tho Jolirnal admits that it was Ontario's assistance that got Its roads and put it on tho road pro gram. That is a vindication of tho Argus statement, which the Jour nal would evado, and sinco the Jour nal has been fair enough to go that far wo feel sure that it will go the rest of the way and print a state ment as to who is to blame. Since Ontario has nothing to be afraid of in an investigation of this matter it has already started an inquiry to determine the fault and where it should bo placed and when tho doc umentary proof is available, the Journal will bo furnished copies which in all fairness it will present to Its readers, wo are willing that their Judgment be based on all the evidence. THE WEEVIIi'S ADVANTAGE It Is the proud boast of man that ho ii tho master of creation. Of all tho forms of life on tho planet man alono is endowed with intelligence. Man alono has been able to conquer the elements and to turn tho forces of nature to his beneficent pur poses; but in one respect man Is less powerful than the simplest forms of life he does not obey the laws of nature, and though endowed with reason ho fails, at times, to tako tho necessary steps to protect himself against tho enemies of his kind or his property. Hore and there aro individuals who will act, but tholr neighbors will not, and since in such a battle all must act unitedly if success is to be attained, man's failure to co operate is ofton tbo cause of his un doing. If man would only unit his offorts ho would win. This is tho story oft repeated which will bo told again in tho fight against the alfalfa weevil unless the people of this section awake to tho problom beforo them, according to Claudo Wnkeland, entomologist of tho University of Idaho who ad dressed tho mooting of farmers from Idaho and Oregon at tho park last Saturday noon. It is a mes sage that overy rancher and ovory business man of this section of the Snako River valley should take to heart. Tho weevil is no less the problom of tho business men than it Is of tho farmers. Of courso the business man can not stray their stores and fight tho weevil, but thoy can encourago their farmer custom ers In the fight. Tho banks can as sist by financing tho farmers to tho nocossary spraying machines, and oven go to tho extent of assisting thorn In tho formation of pools to Jointly own and operajto those sprny- ors, and thus aid themselves by se curing protection of tho crop on which their loans -nrobasod. Thoro Is plenty to do for everyone It this fight against alfalfa weevil is to bo successful. And this fight must win, for upon tho outcomo of tho battlo against tho wetivll depends tho entiro eco nomic stability of this section. Evon though tho growing of alfalfa as tho ono "and only crop Is aban doned, as it will bo In time still there will-always be a demand for it here, and It is too valuable as a ro tation crop, as a developer of now land, and for the renewing "of old land that Its Importance cannot be overlooked. Steps should be taken now, eru conditions become worse to see to it that the proper start is made that the lines of battle against tho weevil be drawn and forces put in action which will assure success. SPECIAL ON Ice Cream During June we will sell Vanilla Ice Cream for 20c a Pint, 40c u Quart We can supply your vacation needs Paper Lunch Sets, Thermos Bottles, Mosquito Lotion, Sunburn Creams and Lo tions, Jantzen Bathing Suits Swim Caps, Eastman Ko daks Portable Victrolas THE ItENEKlTS OF DIRECTION There Is a great deal of misin formation extant concerning tho work of the county agent, the coun ty club loader and othor extension activities of the department of agri culture as at present conducted. This is reflected in a communication which appears in another column of this issuo from Charles Becker of Westfall. Mr. Becker is ono of the successful stockmen of this section. Ho Is one of tho characters of the county, a veteran In every sense of the word; one who has seen the west dovelopo from the crudest condi tions of pioneer dayswhen he rode tho pony express with Buffalo Bill, until the present time. Mr. Becker is one of the leaders who first Im ported pure bred bulls to improve lils herds, and who has been a fac tor In tho upbuilding of tho stock business of this section. Mr. Beck er in His own business has applied scientific knowledge. While making a Just plea for con sideration for tho country school teachers, Mr. Becker suggests the nbolltlon of the county agent and club leader. In a privato conversa tion ho admits theso may be alright, but adds, "if we can afford them." That in reality is tho real issue to be considered in discussing this moot' question, for It is a question which has two sides and concerning which there is much disagreement in the county. In view of tho attendance here last Saturday of more than 100 farmers seeking advice on the vital question of methods of controlling tho alfalfa weovll, and the veryom phatlc admission on the part of thoso in attendance, that the thing most needed is co-operation and leadership in this battle, It would seom that there indeed is a suffi cient field for tho work of the coun ty agent, and there is where his work is apparent. If by tho activity of the county agent the farmers are so brought to a realization of the need for co-op- oration In this fight, and he can so direct, the efforts that the destruc tive force of the weevil is reduced by fifty por cent, we venture tho as sertion that the saving thus made to tho farmors and the stockmen alono will bo ten, yos fifty times greater than the entiro cost of the service. If a county agent Is not provided to direct this work who then will do it? How will it bo paid for? Who will undertake it? Through what agency can wo scoure tho advice and assistance of tho department specialist in this battlo, unless it bo through the recognized' channels of county agent work? Tho Argus believes that those who have tho welfare of the farmers of this section at heart should think of this side of tho problem, and though taxes are high and the bur den is great, is there not in this fight nlone tho possibility of saving so great; that it is better, as a busi ness proposition, to make the fight with tho established leadership of a county agent than to run the risk of undermining completely the agricul tural basis of tho county? If thero is a better, or a cheaper way of so- curing tho same end tho Argus Is for It, but so far we know of none. -i- -t- THE PUBLIC FORUM The Argus welcomes com- municatlons from its readers or other citizens of this sectlo .n Such communications should be limited to 300 words and will bo printed If they do not con- tain libelous, personal or other objectionable matter. The fact 4 that a communication appears in this paper does not mean that it reflects the Ideas of the publisher, and no responsible ity for the views is assumed. All communications must be signed or they will not be printed. Tho Editor. - DON'T CUT TEACHERS' PAY Somo time ago I read an article in the Vale Enterprise that the ichool board for the purpose of re ducing our county taxes proposes to reduce the number of teachers in our public schools; also cut down the salaries of our already prooly paid teachers. Uso the "axe" on our teachers' salaries, as the Enter prise terms It. This seems to me, and It seems to be the sentiment of everyone I have spoken to regarding this matter: That to reduce the number of teachers in our public schools, also cut down their al ready too meagre salary, considering the valuable and important service they render our children and the na tion at large, is the wrong place to use the "axo" for the purpose of re duclng our taxes. There is no ques tion but what there are salaries paid in ofir county where the axo could and should bo used to good advan tage from the standpoint of the overburdened taxpayers of this coun ty. Why not commence on somo of our unnecessary usless offices of our County Farmer, who, if I am righ'tly informed, draws a salary of about three thousand dollars per annum. I dare say there are few, if any farmers and stock raisers In Malheur county with a farm land investment of twenty thousand dollars or more who have cleared tho amount of the salary a "Farmer of the Farmers" of this county draws from the county every year without any risk-or a dol lar of capital Invested to say no thing of the hard labor and priva tions they and their families have to undergo. There is also the office of "Club Leader", whatever that means,which seems to be an entirely unnecessary and useless office which only adds to the burden of our too heavily loaded tax payers, with three hun dred thousand dollars of delinquent taxes for 1920 on tho sheriff's "books, and only a small part of the taxes of 1921 yet paid. The great ma jority of the people of this county are financially unable to send their children away from home to higher institutions of learning, and are en tirely dependent upon our 'public schools to get an education for their children. In order to get the full benefit of our splendid public school system, it is necessary to have high class, competent teachers, who are, If any of our public servants are, entitled to a salary sufficient to en able our fine women and men who teach our children, to maintain a standard of living in line with the high position they hold in tho com munity and the valuable services they render our children and the na tion at largo. It seems to me that In place of reducing their salaries, they should be raised. Charles Becker. amed ov its' an j II years 4-fiH tor more mi,: ill j.- m'irm MMM JggMiraL- udweiset Everywhere ANHEUSER-BUSCH. JNC, ST. LOUIS Blumauer & Hoch Boyer Bros. & Co. Local Distributors Ontario, Oregon Wholesale Distributors Portland, Qregon FOR SAXB 1 G. E. single phase 1 h p motor with no voltago release. Priced to sell. Jack Dlllard, at Electric Ser vice and Battery Co. Banking Service We have three officers who have lived in "this county for at least FORTY years. Our other officers have lived here several years, and we think our experience can he of value to citizens of this community." We are to he of service wherever possible, and will be glad to talk over any business or any financial problems with you. Ontario National Bank Oldest Bank in Southeastern Oregon FAMILY LAUNDRY SERVICE REXALL Prescriptions our Specially EASTMAN VICTOR CIVJIi SERVICE EXAMINATIONS The United States Civil Sorvlco Commission announces a Postottlce Clork examination, to bo hold on July 15, 1922, for the purpose of es tablishing an eligible register from which selections may bo made to All vacancies as they may occur In tho position of Clork, Postottlce Sorvlco, Ontario, Ore'gon. Salary $1400 per annum. All citizens of the United States who moot tho requirements, both men and women, may enter this ex amination; appointing officers, how over, havo tho legal right to spoclfy the sex desired In roquostlng certi fication bt ollglbles. Age limits, 18 to 45 years on tho date of examin ation. Ago limits do not apply to porsona ontltlod to preference on ac count of military or naval service. For further Information and ao- pllcation blank apply to Daniel A. Grady, local secretary, board, of civil service oxamlncr?, at Ontario, Oregon, or to the Secretary, Eleven th U, S. Civil Service District, 30.3 Postottlce Building, Soattlo, Wash. Tho SECRETARY. Elevonth U. S. Civil Service District, 303 Postottlce Building, Seattle, Washington. GOOD PASTURE Liti of wator, 3 miles from Ontario on Washoe bottoms. Anyone who wants a bargain for 30 head or loss investigate this. Price fixed ac cording to number of stock. Call A. D. Mullon on C. F. Drarjer raneh. DAMP ROUGH DRY fftju ii i n ii This Service irons all fiat pieces, fluffs all soft IT M J II B00d3 and starches tho remainder. The 1(1(1111) Vf OfK This service does ' Iron,ne of 8tarchei rk is all that Is left to be done at homo. Upon Th,s Service Is all the washing and V request we con do washing- complete. We first wringing of the family fr without marking when bun- .d0 tn9 bundle Rough "bundle. Individual wash- dies weigh 10 lbs. or more Dry and then charge for Ins. No marking. Every- nNIMUM auxtsait the actual time taken for thing that a homo washing $1.00. 10c PER . . . .. pound the baaA Ironing of the machine can do, minus all the iuuinu muss and fuss of washday. Quick rri starched pieces. As we use 25 delivery. Customers will own their O Pound Jumbo Irons wherever prae- bags which will be furnished at cost. liil tlcal the charge la lower than would Minimum Charge $1.00. Sets, per pound be expected. I f ' ' sasasmaamtsamsmmnasasmmmmmmsmimsBammsmimaasmmmBmmmmsaissmmmammsma SOFT WATER , PURE SOAP POWDER ALL WHEAT STARCH We Use Only the Very Best of Materials PHONE 98 ONTARIO LAUNDRY & DRY CLONING WORKS IiAUNDElUNG, CLEANING, PRESSING, REPAIRING, ALTERING. FEATHER.RENOVAT. 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