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OREGON ' CIT.Y COURIER, THURSDAY FEB. 12, 1914.
The Dairy Industry
Of Clackamas County
No section of the United States
offers better facilities for the dairy
industry than Clackamas County. The
climate is most equable, no severe
cold in winter, no oppressive heat in
summer, making a veritable paradise
for the milk-producing ..bovine.
Nature has favored Clackamas
County in many respects, as a dairy
The cow is the corner-stone of agri
cultural prosperity. If she is wisely
selected and given proper care, she
will pay off more mortgages and build
more and better homes than anyother
farm animal.
The opportunity for butter-making
as a business is one that offers a great
field for farmers interested in the
creamery business. The report of the
State Dairy Commissioner shows that
Good dairy farms can still be bought
at very reasonable prices in the
county, but as the industry develops,
prices will advance fast, as there is
no branch of agriculture which has the
tendency to enhance farm values as
rapidly as dairy farming. The lux
uriant growth of clover, timothy and
all root crops; the numreous streams
of cold water flowing down from" the
mountains; the excellent climatic con-
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JUDGE GRANT B. DIMICK
Born March 4, 1869, in Marion
County, Oregon, and received his ed
ucation in the public schools and the
State Normal School of Monmouth,
Oregon. He was admitted to the
bar by the Oregon Supreme Court in
1895, and the following year he lo
cated at Oregon City, where he has
served five terms as Mayor. He was
Deputy District Attorney three years,
was elected Presidential Elector on
the Republican ticket in 1904, and
County Judge of Clackamas County
in 1906.
In 1910 he became an anti-assembly
candidate for Governor in the
Primaries, but was defeated by the
assembly candidate by a small plu
rality because the field was split with
other anti-assemory canaiaates.
Judee Dimick is now actively en-
eaeed in the practice of law. He, is
t editor of the Western Stock Journal,
published at Oregon City, and is
owner of the Dimick Stock Farm at
Hubbard, Oregon.
Judge Dimick comes before the
people of this state, at the coming
primary election as a candidate for
Governor on the Republican ticket,
and if nominated and elected, he fully
pledges himself to the citizens of Ore-j-on
to a faithful and careful dis
charge of the duties of that high
office.
Educational Work In The
Live Stock Industry
By JUDGE GRANT B. DIMICK
During the past month the reports
published in the daily press show that
the Packing Houses of the United
States handle more ineat products
annually, and of greater value, than
all of the earnings of the large rail
way companies. This should be en
couraging to the farmers who are
engaged in the livestock industry.
Scene on Clackamas County Ranch
country. A mild climate, an abun-1 although the amount of butter made
dance of pure water, rich nutritious in Oregon is increasing annually, this
food, free from mosquitoes and fly increase is not by any means keeping
pests, and a good home market are pace with the increased consumption
advantages not to be overlooked by of this staple product ot the farm
the dairymen seeking a good location
' Dairying is the ideal industry for
the small farmer. It gives him con
stant and remunerative emplooyment.
It is generally conceded that where
conditions are right and a good mar
ket at hand, no rural industry is more
profitable than that of the dairyman,
A good cow properly fed and handled and to this class of men Clackamas
never fails to yield a handsome profit ' county oners every inducement.
ditions, all combine to make Clacka
mas County the natural home of the
dairy cow. -
Mecca of 'the Homesceker
Clackamas County is the mecca of
the homeseeker and investor. A land
of promise and opportunity where the
soil, climate and all conditions ara
unsurpassable for the successful pur
suance of varied industries.
West Linn Shows Pabid and
!eally Substantial Progress
The West Side Improvement Club : Eastern Railroad; so there can be no deep water basin reached by the Gov.
was organized early in September, doubt but that West L,inn is to be jernment l.ocks, ana win ue uuruer
1912 comprising the district from ' an industrial center of first rank in ' ed on its upper side by the four
the north line of Bolton to the south ' the Willamette Valley. track line of the Portland, Eugene &
line of Willamette( all in Clackamas With these four huge plants, and Eastern railroad, thus assuring it of
County, Oregon. witn numerous lesser enterprises the very best of rail and water trans-
Since organization this club has , y ea or a ; ,
brought about many things for. the
able class of citizens to be found in
irood of the people, chiefly the incor
poration of that part of the district
ernment, the new city being chris- y community in the United States,
t n d "West Linn " West Linn consists of four wards
" ... ..'which contain all the territory lying
In explanation of this name At between the city of Willamette and
one time m the early history of Ore-; up tQ and including the former town
gon there was a city on the West., Bo,t(m The firgt ward wm fae the
side of the Willamette River located site of the railroad carsh of the
on the low lands now occupied by the Harriman electric lineS( and will em
great industries of which West Linn I Drace many of the homes of the men
can be duly proud. This city has long! emp,oyed therei(li It als0 embraceg
since ceased to exist, but to perpet-1 valuable waterfront property border-
West LinU will be a city of working-' The line of the Portland, bugene
men's homes, and will embroce & Eastern will be ready lor service
among its population the most desir- j not later than January, 1915, and
uate its memory, the new city being
immediately west of the old, was
given the name West Linn.
The Club, now, therefore, repre
ing upon a deep channel that will ac
comodate coastwise and ocean-going
ships at all times of the year.
The second ward has been platted
sents two cities Willamette and , f0r residence purposes, and is already
West Linn as well as a small district j on active market. All locations in
between the north line of West Linn i this ward have a beautiful view of
and Oswego. the Willamette Valley, and every lot
Containing within its limits the is so situated as to have the best
ereat industrial plants of the Willa- drainage and general desirability.
mette Pulp and Paper Company, the The third jvard of the new city lies
Crown-Columbia Mills ana tne nyaro-
electric plant of the Portland Raul
way, Light & Power Company, the
city of West Linn at the very outset
found itself endowed with a real
reason for being. In addition to this
the community has been selected as
the site of the proposed gigantic car
shaps of the Portland, Eugene &
on the heights, and is already the
site of a number of magnificent
homes and private estates.
The fourth ward lies along the riv
er to the south end of the new city,
and consists of rich bottom land and
ideal sites for manufacturing estab-
will then become the chief traffic ar
tery between Portland and Oregon
City territory. Over its four tracks
will drain the produce of the richest
portion of Clackamas county, and
West Linn, as the chief loding point,
will become a transportation center
of no mean importance. Lots now of
fered for sale at the most reason
able terms are therefore of great
value, and will make ideal home sites
for everyone desiring to settle in a
thriving community with an unfail
ing promise of growth and develop
ment. With three paper mills running
constantly, two sulphite mills, three
sawmills, and other industries now
West Linn has a present prosperity
that argues well for its future, and
is a city that the investor and home
seeker will do well to investigate
when considering the, purchase of
property.
No community in the state of Ore
gon offers better opportunities to the
investor than does West Linn. Its
future growth and developement it
assured and the man who purchases
property now and gets in on the
Huntley Brothers Co.
That enterprising methods, honor
able dealing and business ability will
always be crowned by success is fully
illustrated by the establishment and
operations of Huntley brothers Lom
pany, whose store is one of the largest
mercantile establishments m uregon
Citv.
Starting, as this firm did, some
twentv-one years ago, in a small
room, and in rather a modest way,
they have built up an establishment
which now occupies upward of 12,
000 feet of space, which is entirely
utilized bv their large and well se
lected stock. The growth of this
house has been phenomenal, and it
can show a record not surpassed by
any business institution in Clackamas
County.
Besides the Oregon City store.
Huntley Brothers also conduct stores
at Canby, Molalla and Hubbard. They
are wholesale and retail druggists
and stationers, the stock embracing
drugs, paints, books, stationery, pic
tures, athletic goods, leather goods:
Weis book cases and Y&E filing de
vices. The firm has the agency for
the celebrated Rexall goods, the Victor
talkine machine, Eastman Kodaks,
and Shewin-Williams productions. In
fact their entire line comprises good;
of a standard brand. This fact, to
gether with the courteous treatment
and "square dealings" the public al
ways receives at the store, is largely
due to the succes and popularity oi
their establishment. In every line
of goods carried by Huntley Brothers,
they are able to quote prices which
will compete with any store of this
kind In any city. Thus, this store
desorvea the support of our local
public, and fully merits the excellent
patronage which it has built up. Pro
gressive and enterprising, the mana
gement of this house typifies the
spirit which goes to help make a city,
and it is with pleasure that we are
able to number the modern and grow
ing establishment of Huntley Brothers
among the business institutions of
Oregon City.
lishments. This ward lies above the ground floor," will realize a hand
falls of the Willamette, fronts on a some return on the money invested.
Wm.MCLarty
When Mr. McLarty came to Ore-
staple and fancy groceries, feed, and
fruits in season. The store is located
at Center and Seventh streets, and is
nn Citv twelve vears aeo and started provided with every facility for the
- to make clothes for the pepole of this handling of the liberal patronage
wnicn me nrm enjoys. , uotn Mr.
Dickey and Mr.. Bunn are progressive
and enterprising'business men.
vicinity, it was not long until his abil
ity was recognzed and a reputation
for high class work established. Dur
ing this time he has plied the needle
and shears in supplying the people of
this city with well made and stylish
garments.
Mr. McLarty makes all the orders
given him at his own well equipped
shop, located in the Anaersen duuu
Farr Brothers
The establishment conducted by
Farr Brothers, is in every way the
Viin-Viacf tmo nf ciipfi pntprnrisp. And
ing. He carries a seieui, oiu-n. is well worthy 0f a special mention m
ition. The firm deals In fresn
iroiu, '-"""-"--:-"--. I, j pnrpd mMts. D0Ultrv. butter and
patterns on the market. His patrons
are numbered among the most stynsn
ly dressed citizens of this community,
who appreciate the high character of
his work, and when once a patron of
this tailoring establishment that per
son remains a patron always.
Mr McLarty does both ladies and
gents tailoring, and is prepared to en
ploy all the facilities that go to make
durable garments at prices, which far
workmanship and the quality of cloth
cannot be surpassed. The business
has grown to such proportions, that
it now requires the employment of
four neoDle to turn out the orders.
The skill of Mr. McLarty as a tailor
has long been established, likewise
the integrity of his business methods,
and he is a man of a public spirited
nature, and a loyal citizen of Oregon
City.
Hub Grocery Co.
eggs, always carrying a fresh and
select stock in the different lines.
The quarters, which are located at
903 Seventh street are large and com
modious, and are provided with every
facility, which characterizes a modern
market. Through neatness and clean
liness prevails throughout the estab
lishment, always giving the market
an inviting appearance. The equip
ment embraces large refrigerators and
every known facility that is required
to operate a modern enterprise of
this kind. .
The manner of slaughtering is
under personal supervision, and this
method insures the securing of meat
of prime quality, thus patrons of this
market are always provided with
choice productions at uniform prices.
The proprietors are well versed in
this branch of industry and are alive
to the requirements of a first class
market. With these prevailing con-
Th Wnli C.rnrerv ComDanv is one! ditions it is only natural that they
of the up-to-date business houses should enjoy a large business, which
worthy of mention in this edition, me mey iuny merit, mm uu u uuu
i . Vo in vi n ttt in tha atari
Wm. E. Estes
The new and modern building, now
being constructed by Wm. E. Estes,
located on Seventh street, when com
pleted will add a new link to the
chain of business houses located on
'The Hill," and will be another step
toward the advancement of the mer
cantile interests of that section of
Oregon City.
Mr. Estes was formerly engaged in
the grocery business up until the 19th
day of last December, at which time
he sold his store to iiaaiey cros.
About two months ago, Mr. Estes
purchased the implement stock of Ely
and Page, -which he will move to his
new building, when completed, which
will be some time in March
The building is 40x80 feet, two
storied in height, and is built with a
view of housing a complete line of
farming implements, which wiil be
carried m stock at all times. The
store will be especially arranged for
this branch of business and will
handle every need in the implement
line. Mr. Estes is a well known bus
iness man of Oregon City, and his
new store f urnishes Sufficient proof of
his enterprise and progress.
but by carrying on an educational
work among the farmers and demon
strating to them that greater profits
spring from the livestock industry,
the number of food animals import
ed into Oregon has been decreasing,
and as a result of that decrease the
money paid for the imported animals
is kept in circulation in Oregon.
One of the farms that has done
much to aid this educational work is
blood Poland China swine the feed
question lias been given careful con
sideration, with the idea in view of
producing swine at the least possible
cost. This work has been carried on
in a business way and it has been
found that swine can be raised and
fattened for maket at a very low
cost. The feed for grownig the
swine and for fatening purposes, con
sists of corn, oats, clover, alfalfa,
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Pigs In Clover at The Dimick Stock Farm
The large Packing Houses of the
East have established branch Pack
ing Houses at Portland, Oregon, for
the purpose of caring for the grow
ing demand for meat product used
so liberally on the Pacific Coast. Dur
ing the first few years after the es
tablishment of these Packing Houses,
most of the cattle and swine were
imported into Oregon from other
states in order to supply the demand,
the Dimick Stock Farm, located at
Hubbard, Oregon. When this farm
was smarted, large prices were paid
for foundation stock and some of the
best Poland China swine in the coun
try werlf purchased and imported in
to Oregon and placed on the farm,
and from that herd large numbers of
young stock have been sold over the
Western States.
, In addition to the breeding of pure-
rape, vetch, carrots, pumpkins and
squashes, which are used in their
proper season, and to the best advan
tage. The silo is used to good advan
tage and reduces the cost of winter
ing the animas fully one-third. Prop
er shelter for swine so as to protect
them from the cold winds and rains
of Winter is very , essential, and no
one can handle livestock successfully
without giving them that protection.
HAWLEY
PULP
OPERATES
& PAPER COMPANY
MODERN AND WELL EQUIPPED INDUSTRIES
Keep your eye on Clackamas Coun
ty. It may mean dollars in your
pocket. Others have made small for
tunes here so can you.
One of the great industrial c6n-,
cerns that contributes largely to
Oregon City's rank as the manufac
turing center of the Willamette Val
ley is the Hawley Pulp & Paper Com
pany, which operates the four units
of its plant by power generater from
the falls of the Willamette and by
giant steam engines. Modern in ev
ery way, the management of this
concern has during the past year
completed yet another building to add
to its local equipment.
This structure, of concrete and
steel, designed according to the best
practice of the present day, is 40 by
300 feet, and occupies the entire
block on the river front between
Third and Fourth streets. It , rises
two stories above the ground, and
and has as well a commodius base
ment, thus adding 36,000 feet of
floor space to the plant. It contains
an additional paper machine, and
high-speed printing presses for the
manufacture of fruit-wraps, bottle
wraps and other similar products in'
which the Hawley company has been'
specializing as a development of the
general manufacture of all grades of
paper. The equipment of the plant
has also been increased by the ad
dition of a new digester.
The Hawley plant manufactures
tons of wrapping paper each year,
the product of its mills being gener
ally used throughout the Northwest
and along the entire Pacific Coast, as
well as inland to the Rockies. The
mills also turn out thousands of
rolls of tissue paper, paper towel
ing, and both colored and plain fruhi
and bottle wrappers. Over 300 men
are employed in the various plants,
and throughout the greatest part of
the year the great machines that per-:
form the magic of turning wood into
paper keep running 24 hours a day.
Mill "A," which produces the pulp
the first step in the manufacture
of paper has a capacity of 36 tons
every 24 hours. Mills "B" and "D,"
which run out the finished paper, are
able to produce 65 tons in the course
of 24 hours; while the sulphite mill,
known as Mill "C," can turn out
about 35 tons of its product each 24
hours.
In the keeping with the thorough
ly modern plan of operation that rul
es in the Hawley plant, special care
has been taken to protect the lives
of .those employed in the various mill
buildings. There is practically no
unguarded machinery, and a veri
table maze of electric lights makes
the great structures as brilliant at
night as in the daytime, so that em
ployees never have to crawl through
dangerous aisles between the whir
ring machinery in a semi-gloom.
This care of the safety of the men,
and the general "Hawley spirit" that
prevails throughout the establish
ment, is deeply appreciated by the
employees, and as a result every
man who works for the Hawley com
pany does so with his whole heart
and mind; and this is reflected in the '
general excellence, and standard -grade
of the products turned out.
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Wheat Field In Clackamas County
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In fact the entire store is one large special mention is the optical depart-
H. L. MARTIN'S 5,-10
AND 15 CENT STORE
store is owned by Messrs C. H. Dickey
and M. E. Bunn, who succeeded Bigger
& Son about two years -ago. The
stock carried embraces full line of
fully said, that in no town in the state
the size of Oregon City can thera be
found a market which will surpass
the establishment of Farr Brothers.
The 5, 10 and 15 cent store, owned
by H. L. Martin, i3 one of the popular
business houses of Oregon City, and
its location here shows that this city
is advancing along the line of com
mercial enterprise. The store is
located at 613 Main street, where is
to be found a large variety of articles,
too numerous to enumerate, all of
which are useful in the house, and
nothing in the store is sold above the
price of fifteen cents. Yet the value
of many of the articles is far greater.
bargain counter, and offers unexcelled
buvine opportunities to tne econom
ical housewife. Mr. Martin is buildr
ing up a liberal patronage, which his
store richly deserves.
WM. Gardner
It has now been about fourteen
years since W. M. Gardner came to
Oregon City, and established himself
in the jewelry business. Starting,
as he did, in rather a modest way, he
ment, which is under the supervision
of AVm. A. Schilling, who is one oi
the most celebrated opticians on the
Pacific Coast. The work in this de
partment is executed right here at
home, Mr. Gardner having a factory
at the store, which is equipped to
grind glasses and manufacture all the
work turned out. In. fact it is the
only manufacturing optical depart-)
ment in Clackamas County, and de
serves the support of the local public.
Mr. Gardner has faith in the future
and growth of Oregon City, and his
oast business career is sufficient
Facts and Figures
Clackamas county has an area of
1600 square miles, or 1,224,000 acres.
Clackamas' county ranks sixth in
state in valuation, with total assess
ed valuation of $30,521,327.12.
Clackamas county, is situated in
the great Willamette Valley.
Clackamas county has a rich and
productive soil. ,
Clackamas county soil will grow
anything that can be raised in the
north temperate zone.
Clackamasc ounty offers attrac
tions to the farmer, the 'fruit grow
er, the stockman and the manufac
turer. All will find here a place for
a profitable investment.
The Bank of Oregon City
The Bank of Oregon City is an in
stitution which is of great inportance
to the business activity of Clackamas
County. The bank has a capital stock
of $50,000, and a surplus fund of $50,
000. The institution transacts a gen
eral banking business upon improved
plans of financial science, and offers
to the publifevery facility consistent
with legitimate banking methods.
The business policies embody the
conservatism necessary to win public
confidence and each customer, large or
small is offered the Bame prompt, live
and wide-awake banking facilities.
The institution' utilizes every modern
system which has been shown to be
of advantage in the keeping of ac
counts or in the facility of exchange.
In fact the Bank of Oregon City is a
sound and conservative financial' in
stitution, and those entrusting their
business with this bank can rest as
sured that It will be given proper at
tention, and will be looked after with
absolute fidelity.
The officers of the bank comprise
Charles H. Caufield, president; Geo.
A. Harding, vice president; E. G.
Caufield, cashier and J. R. Humphreys
asst. cashier. They are men of execu
tive ability and of high standing in
financial circles.
has built up a business and conducts
-i L!.L LAUn Wnl1l hmmindnh
a siore wiiign nuiuo a iuud ,,... ,.ii.. ,n'
place among the moodern mercantile V
Luses of o growing city. . . I - mue on he roa to success and
The success which M. liardner nas ' '
obtained and the growth of his busi
ness is due to a mind of energy, honest
dealing and by handling a line of
goods of true representation, and
selling them at honest prices. Each
year from the beginning his opera
tions have been marked by an in
crease in the volume of business, and
the growth of his store has kept pace
with the ever-increasing patronage.
As to the stock carried by Mr.
Gardner it can be said that he handles
everything to be found in a modern
and high class jewelry etstablishment,
which is sold at prices that will .com
pete with any jewelry store in Port
land or any other city. One feature
of his business which deserves a
be one of the progressive mercantile
houses of our city,
Come Now
Now is the time to come to Clack
amas County, while opportunities are
abundant for making money while
conditions are most favorable for the
establishment of a home.
Many ills come from impure blood.
Can't have pure blood with faulty di
gestion, lazy liver and sluggish bow
els. Burdock Blood Bitters is recom
mended for strengthening stomach,
bowels and liver, and purifying the
HADLEY BROTHERS
The firm of Hadley Brothers suc
ceeded Wm. E. Estes in the grocery
business, taking over the store on
the 19th of last December. The stock
carried by them embraces a full line
of staple and fancy groceries, fruits
and vegetables in season. The store
is located at Seventh and Molalla
streets. ,
Since -taking over this business
Hadley Brothers have not only main
tained the old established trade but
have also added many new customers
to the list. Both R .0. and C. M.
Hadley are enterprising and progres
sive business men. They came here
from Tekoa, Washington, and it goes
withoue saying that they will meet
with success and make Oregon City
enterprising citizens.
Read, Heed, Act.
Read carefully this edition of the
Courier, study the pictures taken
from Nature, and see if you do not
desire a home in Clackamas County,
Oregon. And if not Why not?
H. H. HUGHES
The above named gentleman con
ducts a livery and feed barn located
on Sixth street, and is one of
the reliable business men of Oregon
City. Mr. Hughes purchased this
business from Mr .Hodge about two
years ago, since which time he has
met with marked success, and has
not only held the old established
trade, but has also added many new
patrons to his list.
He is prepared to furnish any kind
of a rig desired, and also has autos
for hire, making the service of the
highest standard, while the prices
charged are of uniform rank. Mr.
Hughes has resided in Clackamas
County since 1876. He is well and
favorably known in this section, and
is honorable in all business trans
actions. '-
A Proud Distinction
Oregon has develioped into one of
the greatest hop producing sections
in the United States, the honor fall-
ling to the Willamette Valley.