Crook County journal., December 27, 1917, Page PAGE 2, Image 2

CROOK COUNTY JOURNAL
DECEMBER 27, 1917
PAGE 2
CROOK COUNTY JOURNAL
BY GUY LAFOLLETTE
Entered
Prineville,
natter.
at the postoffice at
Oregon, aa second-clasa
riBIJSHKD EVERY THURSDAY
Price $I.E0 per year, payable
trlctly in advance. In case of
change of address please notify us
at once, giving both old and new
address.
rms PAPER REPRESENTED FOR FOREIGI
ADVERTISING BY THE
otNtRAL omen
NEW YORK AND CHICAGO
BRANCHES IN ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES
have but to say that we have always
stood tor what appeared to be the
best things for the community and
for humanity. This will continue
to be our policy tor 1918.
, We have nothing but the best ot
good wishes for all our readers and
io them all we now say, Happ,
New Year!
HAPPY NEW YEAR
With this issue the Journal closes
Its third year under the present ar
rangement oi ownership, not men
tioning almuai lour years (hiring
which we were associated In the
management as a partner. During
(the ten year period that has elapsed
since we first resumed the responsi
bilities of writing many columns per
week for the readers of the Journal,
many changes have taken place.
The saloons have been abolished,
not one time but twice in this coun
ty, the last time for all time we be
lieve, and we believe that many
good changes have been made.
We have passed through many
stages of growth and development,
and we believe that never before
during the decade has the future
been so bright, and has a new year
promised so much as 1918.
We admit that we have made
many mistakes, as every newspaper
does that stands for anything. It
cannot bide its time until it sees (It
to chronicle the events, but must
present them, on publication days,
as they appear at that time, from
such sources of information as are
then available. For its mistakes we
THE HAY MARKET
Central Oregon has a habit ot re
deeming Itself. Last fall there was
a great apparent shortage ot hay,
and as a result from the legitimate
demand and the bullish effect upon
the mket caused by the activity ot
peopliwho were speculating upon
the shortage, prices advanced to
twenty dollars and even more In the
open market, and it seemed that
hay would be Impossible to secure
by spring at any price.
At the warehouses In aome parts
ot the country, sales ot baled hay
were made at as high as $40 per
ton in small lots, and everyone who
held any considerable amount of
hay for feeding to stock they them
selves owned were afraid of the un
known element ot the winter, and
refused to sell.
Anyone knows that even at war
prices ot the finished products, hay
at any price above $12 or 8 IS Is too
high to teed to almost any kind ot
livestock.
But the country here again re
deemed Itself. To be sure we have
three months ot winted yet ahead,
but losses such as were feared by
stockmen after the dry, hot summer
are conceded by all to be impossible
now. Stock In most instances is in
better condition now than at the end
ot August, and grass is waving
green and high on the hills at this
Christmas time, never having been
covered by snow for a single day, a
thing that In past years cannot be
recalled by the oldest inhabitant.
Ninety per cent of the haystacks
are unbroken, and the head of the
hay speculator lies uneasily, await
ing the fall ot snow and cold
weather.
We may have considerable snow,
will have weeks ot cold, and it is to
be hoped that there will be a large
amount ot precipitation, but in a
large way, the stockman ia out ot
the woods, and Instead of the sharp
advance that was anticipated in the
last months ot winter, a decided
drop In prices is sure to come. '
vllle. a model ot large work that Is
being done In abnormal times, with
out any noticeable Increase tu ex
pense, and without any delays that
one could reasonably expect to ex
perience In times like these.
It la a work that Is being done
right, and after a well' formulated
plan, one that everyone who looks
over the finished part pronounces
first class.
In tho Ochoco Project. wehave a
model project from the engineer's
view point, and the value ot the
lands justifies the plan tor their
reclamation.
There Is but one way to explain
the remarkable work that la being
accomplished, and that la by stating
that the project ia founded on
efficiency.
Not being hampered by red tape
aa. would be the case In a state or
government project, the work de
mands a man who has a vision, who
can plan the work tor hundreds of
men, and work hundreds of men In
executing his plans, and at the same
time have reserved ability to elimin
ate the practical Ideas from all plans
advanced surrounding the progress
ot the work, of which there are
many. In Project Engineer Rea we
have such a man, and thus we re
peat, the project ts founded on
efficiency.
M 1 w
FOUNDED OX EFFICIENCY
We have in the vicinity ot Prlne-
ville, we came near saying in Prlne-
TIIE LYOX MEETINGS
We are nearlng the close ot the
tourjh week In the Lyon union
meetings.
Much good has been accomplished
and the great work of the entire
campaign will of course come In the
remaining two weeks, as Is almost
always the cane.
This meeting, as have a number
of similar affairs In Prlnevllle, offers
the people who believe In Christ, be
lieve the bible and that men and
women are better tor aligning them
selves with tho believers, an oppor
tunity to do a great good.
Coming as he does, with the
stamp of approval of the Interde
nominational Association ot Evan
gelists upon him, which In Itself Is a
guarantee ot fairness and efficiency.
Dr. Lyon offers all Christian people
an opportunity tor strengthening
their cause, without the possibility
of injuring anyone who really be
lieves in the Divinity of Christ.
Dr. Lyon is a great teacher, a
great preacher, and by getting Into
these meetings you will benefit
yourself, and others as well.
H
UJ
TO
Our Best Wishes for a
Happy and Prosperous
New Year!
MICHEL GROCERY CO.
at-Ti
Bought any Baby Bonds yet?"
The universal response to the Red ,
Cross call Is another demonstration
of the fact that the people are solid
ly behind the administration and
that there la no lack of patriotism.
The people of the United States will
prove the most liberal In the world
ahould the test come, and will back
the boys at the front until they be
come victorious, regardless ot the
amount that la required.
New Year resolutions are again In
order, and this year, when there Is
an awakening to the realities In this
world, everyone should make few
good resolutions, and keep them.
The Christmas number of the
l!r nd Press Is on our exchange table
and shows a liberal patronage of
buslnesa houses of Bend. It con
tains thirty pages, has many Illus
trations, and Is a credit to the town
In which It was published.
We have the Christmas number
or the Ml. Scott Herald, edited by J.
8. Fox, who Is well known In Prltin
vlllo. It Is a sixteen page number,
has good support from the business
men ot the place, and contains a
liberal amount ot news ss well.
Christmas spirit of our sister city.
It Is owned by P. A, Chandler, an
old hand at the business.
The Culver Tribune had a special
cover last week, and reflect the
Congressman to Pay Tan.
Washington. Ths house ways and
means committee hss directed Chair
man Kltchln to draft aa amendment
to ths excess profits section of ths
war tax hill that would alsar up aa
doubt as to the tat on the taromeo of
professional ma roeoivtag $0M or
mora a year being applies Mo to mem
bora of congress.
Now turn to the Classified Ads on
psge 8.
OCHOCO PROJECT LANDS
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Quick
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2.
4.
47 acres 3 miles northwest of Prineville, all under ditch.
This is a snap at $30 per acre. $150 cash and balance in 9
years at 6 per cent. ,
80 acres lxz miles northwest of Prineville, all improved and
produced a $1600 crop of hay last year. ..This place is en
tirely fenced with Page woven wire fence. For quick sale
will sell this 80 acres for $35 per acre; $1200 cash and bal
ance on or before 5 years.
40 acres, 7 miles from Prineville, raw land under Ochoco
Project $22.50 per acre; $100 cash, balance in 9 years
at 6 per cent
160 acres 7!2 miles from Prineville, 115 acres under ditch
and now in cultivation; 15 acres now in alfalfa and has a
50 per cent water right; balance of improved land seeded
to rye. Has small house and barn. Electric power line arid
railroad pass directly in front of house. This is without
doubt the best buy in Crook County. Price $3500; $1600
cash and balance on or before five years.
6. 100 acres joining City of Prineville, all under Ochoco Proj
ect, $22.50 per acre. This land joins the Prineville Stock
Yards and is an- excellent location for feed yards for stock
men.' . Also would make a fine poultry ranch.
7. 80 acres, 7 miles from Prineville, unimproved. Price $32
per acre.
8. 40 acres, 2 miles north of Prineville. unimproved. $30 per
acre; $150 cash, balance 9 years at o per cent. ,
9. 157 acres, 8 miles from Prineville; 66 acres under ditch
and balance grazing land. Price $2500; $400 cash, balance
in 9 years it 6 per cent
10. 500 acres. more under Ochoco Project for sale other than
listed abdve at a reasonable price and easy terms.
If you are interested in a home on this new project, see me at once as this is the remain
- ing unsold land under this project and is selling fast
R. L .SCHEE,
Prineville, Oregon