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Page Four THE BANNER-COURIER, OREGON CITY, OREGON THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1922 THE BANNER COURIER The Clackamas County Banner and the Oregon City Courier, Consolidated July 8th, 1919, and Published by the Clackamas County Banner Publishing Company, Incorporated. F. J. TOOZE, Editor H. A. KIRK, Advertising Published Thursdays from the Banner Building at Ninth and Main Streets and Entered In the Postoffice at Oregon City, Oregon as Second Class Mail Matter. Subscription Price, $1.50 per year In advance. Telephone 417 MEMBER OP WILLAMETTE VALLEY EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION MEMBER OF OREGON STATE EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION Official Paper of City of Oregon City "Flag of the free heatrs' hope and home! By Angels' hands to valor given; Thy stars have lit the welkin dome, And all thy hues were born in Heaven. Forever float that standard sheet! Where breathes the foe but falls be fore us. With Freedom's soil beneath our feet, And Freedom's banner streaming o'er us." JOSEPH DRAKE. THE PRIMARY Gradually the old convention manipulators are em erging from the deep silence into which the voters cold storaged them a few years ago. They are becoming more bold and with their bold ness they are increasing their numbers. " There are those who, because of former manipula tions or desire for political power which is denied them under the primary system would destroy it on the march backward to the days of the boss ridden convention where loyalty to party dictatorship was the first requisite for nomination. The defects of such system wrere so glaringly faulty, its results so unsatisfactory that when given opportun ity the people voted a change and that change is the pri mary nominating system now under fiery criticism. Chief of the criticisms directed against it is that so few respond to ther franchise privileges. Less than 50 per cent of the registered voters went to the polls at the recent primaries. But this is not the fault of the system. By way of comparison consider what percentage of these same voters would have partiipcated in a convention where the bosses held sway. No one will attempt to say that there would have been so great a representation of the registered voters as 50 per cent. A large estimate would be 5 per cent. It must be said of the convention system that it de velops party leaders; that it encourages party distinctions and effort which may or may not be of great value to the people. Men who study conscientiously and intelligently the purposes and needs of government and in consequence of such study and effort can go before the voters with a constructive program of interest and benefit to them, be elected arfd carry out the program without dictation from any coterie of politicians who under the convention sys tem claim him as their product. It is reasonable that th.us free from dictatorial interferences or control his ser vice is the more valuable. The primary plan also offers encouragement f or the agitator who works upon the prejudices of the people to put himself over during periods of excitement when cool judgment and careful solution of political and social prob lems is most needed and here is the weak point in the sys tem. But here again the people have the privilege of choosing directly whom they .will to serve them and with the recall if they err they can make a change. The primary is here to stay. It may be modified in the interest of progress but the people will never nor should they relinquish their rights and privileges of di rect representation including nominations. THE CANNERY here the boys and girls work with parents, both the work and social surroundings involving no demoralizing con ditions. The hours are reasonable being regulated by law. Proper sanitary conditions are likewise provided, hence the work is healthful. Money is circulated among the younger generation s.nd in homes where there is little other opportunity for general earnings with which to augment the regular bread winner's earnings. Tljen, too, through these earn ings there is free opportunity for training boys and girls in habits of industry, saving and thrift. Another chief value of the cannery is the benefit de rived by the small home owner who raises berries and vegetables for the market. When the retail market is dull he is always sure of a place to sell his products. And at all times also both the large and small growers can plant with the assurance of sales for their crops: There are larger areas of fruits being planted in Clackamas County each year and markets at various points are ''being established through the Oregon Grow ers' Association. Canby is a section most recently favor ed thus.. Carver has a cannery, witlj, many thousands of dollars worth of contracts already complete for this fall's delivery. ' Around Oregon City are thousands of, acres of land adapted to raising fruits and vegetables and there is here, during the summer, help which could be utilized. Why not lay plans now for a growers association and a cannery here for next year? Why be last instead of first in this progressive matters? " THE TASTE FOR WATER The following bit of very human expression is glean ed from the Albany Democrat which allows still 'further credit. It is the expression of a Jap laborer who quaintly pictures his feelings for "The Taste of Water", though chemically water (H20) is tasteless. I do not know How wine is delicious. " . I do not know What is hest Delicacies of all sorts. But I will say that How great and fine . Just cold water. When I working honest and sweat," Under the hot sun of summer day, Sure world thirsty, , -I take just cupful water, Oh, God, how good they are! There is sincerity, at least, and poetry, too, struggling to express itself in a strange tongue. That Jap laborer is speaking from the heart. His appreciation is as keen as his expression is quaint. The native advocate of a booze revival should be put to shame by this advocate of na ture's sparkling beverage. THE FARM HOME A progressive movement of the' highest type is the Childrens' Farm Home under way in this state. A soil tested farm of 245 acres close to the 0. A. C. and equip ped with fine buildings has been purchased. Th.e Oregon W. C. T. U. directs the new organization. It is non-sectarian and a much needed and hence valuable asset for the state. ' ' ,. By April 1 next year the organization aims to take hold of the new plant and receive children. Various branches of the organization and individuals are urged to contribute for the payment for at least one acre of the Farm at $200. It's a worthy cause with the altruistic pur pose of rearing unfortunate boys and girls into the finest types of citizens for the credit and glory of the state. May success crown every effort. EFFECTIVE SENTENCE The canning industry is the largest industry in the state in the matter of employment of family labor. It is the industry which more than any other links the city and surrounding rural community together in the employ ment of men, women, boys and girls. In producing the crops of raw materials for the can neries and gathering fruits and vegetables, gives outdoor employment while the preparation of the same for the pack occupies the time of the workers within doors. And Ten Billions of Savings 4 per cent Interest Paid On Savings Deposits That is the amount on deposit in the savings banks of the United States. This is the fund which shelters, clothes and feeds us, pays wages, builds cities, extends railroads, equips industries and maintains government. Ten billions is not all the country's capital but it is the capital from which drafts are made for new developments. . Progress depends on the accumulation of money for investment. The" owner of a savings account is a capitalist. ' 4 Interest Paid on Savings Deposits First National Bank OF OREGON CITY 512 Main St. Oregon City The infdividual who will load up on moonshine and then defy the laws and endanger the lives of others on the streets and highways, by sailing forth boozy, woozy in an automobile should serve a term at hard prison labor for the state. And his license to drive a car should be re voked FOREVER. Fine him to help pension the maimed and orphaned by the same fool acts of others who have either run their mad race or will come after him before the final exit of drunks and moonshine shiners. - BANNER THOTS IN POETRY , - jf t? t? ? jf ? j? ac jr a? j? i? a? jf BE A DOER OF DEEDS By Frank Lewis When (he tasks that are set before you Seem mighty beyond your strength. When obstacles rise like mountains Across your path; full length; It is well to consider teh marvels ' Performed in the past by man, By dint of his Godlike powers; Then firmly affirm, "I can!" With faith in the soul within you. Dauntless, courageous, true, If the task be one that is worthy - Be sure you can put it through. Stand square, with a chin uplifted " With spirit serene and still. While greeting the gray of the morn ing. And firmly affirm, "I will." Western Farmer. 8oNA Just as MM In God We Trust It's an interesting story as to how our government came to put "In God we trust" on our coins. It was first suggested by a Maryland fanner in 1861 to Salmon V. Chase, Secretary ofthe Treasury. The farmer wrote that, as we claimed to be a Christian people, we should register some recog nition of the deity on our coins. Chose urged the matter upon Congress in 1862, and again in 1863, in these terms: "The motto suggested, 'God Our Trust' is taken from our national hymn, 'The Star-Spangled Banner.' The sentiment is familial to every citizen of our country; it has thrilled millions of American freemen. The time is propitious, 'tis the hour of na tional peril and danger,-an hour when men's strength is weakness, when our strength and salvation must be of God. Let us reevrently acknowledge the sovereignty and let our coinage declare 'Our Trust in God.' " A 2-cent piece was subsequently au thorized on April 22, 1864, upon which was first stamped the motto, "In God We Trust." In the following- year this motto was placed on all gold and silver coins. The Public Health Institute is Success On Thursday, twelve patients were examined and in all but two instances were accompanied by their family physician who consulted and advised with the Specialist. Baby Day, Friday 19th, was well attended, with local physicians and child specialists in "attendance. Each child was examined And advice given to each mother. A nutrition worker from O. A. C. demonstrated at a gen eral gathering, "The Food for Grow ing Children." School children's day, the last, was as popular with the childern as Fri day was with the Baby's mothers. Chil dren "presented themselves for exami nation, early in the day. ' A health play, "David and the Elves of Good Health", was given under the direc tion of Miss Helen Stanton and Miss Teckla Schuholme. Physicians and volunteer workers exhibited an attentive interest throughout the Institute. Registered during the Institute weer the follow ing local physicians Dr. A. H. Huy cke, Dr. M. Strickland, Dr. C. H. Meissner, Dr.. Edward McLean, Dr. O. A. Welch, Dr. Hugh Mount. Out-of-town physicians were: Dr. Cary of Es tacada, Dr. Cameron of Oswego, and Dr. Remly and Dr. Murphy of Milwau kie, Dr. Howard. The specialists in cluded some of Oregon's best, Dr. E. A. Pierce, Dr. Silverman, Dr. Harold Bean, Dr. Helen George Dennis, Dr. James Rosenfeld, Dr. L. Howard Smith - Volunteer workers were sent each day by the Oak Grove Wichita, Mil- waukie and Oregon City Public Health groups. GRADE SCHOOLS OF COUNTY WILL HOLD COMMENCEMENT THE PUBLIC FLOWER GARDENS The community flower garden is a community as eet. It has both commercial and .cultural values. What a civic improvement if the city fathers would clean up .the parkings along the most prominert city lots or the ends of streets and here and mere piant snruos or even "spuds" to take the place of briers and weeds which now preesnt such unsightly cov erings. The love of plants and flowers is kept alive and de veloped only by the care and enjoyment of them. The city is-enriched by an abundance of shrubs and flowers. Many private park ings in the city are beauti ful. Many lawns are like wise a pleasure to owners and to passers by. To en courage this city-wide plant ing and care for shrubs and flowers is the way to City Beautiful". ' "Does he meet his obligations?" "Yes, often. But he passes them by pretenidng not to recognize them." The second annual commencement exercises for the 8th grade graduates of Clackamas County will be "held at Chautauqua Park, Gladstone, Satur day, June 3, 1922. To Home Builders : IMPORTANT! Be' sure and wire your new home for an ELECTRIC RANGE and oth er Electrical Appliances. It canbe better done during construction than when the house is completed. 0 PORTLAND RAILWAY, LIGHTS POWER CO. Urgent When a person grows old or is temporarily out of work, his need for food and clothing will be just as urgent. Why not prepare for any such 'emergency? Start an account now with the Bank of Commerce and de termine to make regular de posits. 4 per cent Interest Paid on Savings Accounts We5M EM BEBSgJI cTfederal RESIRVE , lANKOF COMMERCE Oregon City.Ore . TH0S FKYAN PMsiotm Dr. HUGH S MOUNTvice. pres JOHN R HUMPHRYS cashier . v - KE.BAUERSFELD. AsstCasm.es OWNED. MANAGED AND controlled BY CLACKAMAS COUNTY PEOPLE 1 The morning program will consist of singing, speaking, and the presenta tion of diplomas. For the afternoon, two baseball games will be played if possible one a boys' game for the championship of the Grammar School League of the county, the other a five-inning game for girls. AJ1 diplomas for each class will be presented to the class president, and the names of graduates will be an nounced. The results of the May examination will be sent out at the- earliest mom ent possible, and those to whom this letter is sent are requested to. notify pupils of their standings, as it is im possible for us to send returns to in dividual pupils. Eighth grade students who fail in one or two subjects only should at tend the exercises with their respect ive classes, and diplomas will be is sued to them after the June te, if they are successful in passing the ex amination in the one or two subjects in which they failed in May. Parents, teachers, and friends are ' all cordially invited to be present and help to make this one of the greatest events in the lives of the 8th grade pupils. Bring your lunch and stay all day. 'Please be at the Auditorium at 9:30 A. M. sharp, as it will take consider-i able time to get ready for the pro gram. Brenton Vedder, County School Supt. Asleep at the Switch A man who believed he knew all about parrots undertook to teach what he thought to be a young mute bird to say "Hello!" in one lesson. Going up to his cage he repeated that word in a clean- voice for several minutes, the parrot paying not the slightest at tention. At the final "Hello!" the bird opened one eye, gazed at the man and snapped out "Line's Busy!" IS The Red Star FIVE STAR POINTS OF THE Detroit Vapor OilStoVe (f -f(BDTSTAR . " ' . i J tii. -r-m Mr KviVwri1"- 1' Wffr f-y ' 3 ' : 4m ' '"' " -"-'i':",w"L " -ft..---- : Cf Ij;"""r ,,1 I V' p Price was from $35 to $95 NOW $19.50 TO $59.50 1. Durable 84 pound burner without wicks or wick substi tutes. Lights instantly. More economical than coal, wood or gas. Heat directly under cooking utensil. 2. Positive valve control regu lates heat like city gas. A quick hot fire or a slow steady by simply turning valve. 3. Double flue oven bakes per fectly as fast as a gas range. Linings are rust resisting Glass doors. Handle always cool. m 4. Convenient, full length high shelf. Fuel supply back of stove. Double tank makes re filling easy. 5. Black enamel finish requires no blacking. Easily cleaned with a dry cloth. All nickel parts highly polished Gas stove appearance. Oregon City . 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