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THE HOOD RIVER NEWS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1912 MUdla Fork Irrigating Company 1'arkiUle, Ore.. Aun :H. VA2 Th nnnuHl ni.ftlntc ' the stmk bolder of th Middle Fork Irrigating 'uiiinn.v will Is liflil at tin- Mi ItaHm bull, Piiikdnle, on Saturday, Ht'ittrtiilier nth, nt 2 - in . for the tdevtlon of live directum. At this tueetliiK the annual report to the stockholder will le ma. If A water rltfht contract will I placed tiefire the iitook holders for their consider:! tlon. There w ill also le considered the question of uslnn: the f nn.li ob tained from the sale of additional tiN-k authorized last year, for cou nt ruction work throughout the com pany' entire system. Instead of hold ing them- fundi for future enlarge ment oft he ditcher alune thelMtch t'Htnp. And for sui-u other luislness an may proiwrly come liefore tin meeting. J. lOOil.AS tiOKIMlN. IlC-Ii" Secretary. Christian and Missionary Alliance Sunday school at S:4-". II t . l'ieli. iitt-rintendent. Preaching at II a. m. Young People' meeting at 7:1.) p. m. Kvangellntlc service at p m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7:4.V These are full tJonpel meeting. Our motto. Jesus Only. All are cor dially Invited. W. P. Kirk. Pastor. MAKES PLEA FOR A NEW HOSPITAL Kditor, New dense ninemlx-r that the wufferer whose Intercut are at stake may le jour niolher.yoiir child or yourelf. To say the leant he I your brother or she Is your sis. ter. Who know who will le the next victim hastened to I lie hospital a the result of a frightened team or a runaway accident? Again, are not any of u liable t.) lie smitten lis some lingering or subtle disease that can lie checked or cured only by the lest treatment that modern hospl tal afford ' To take the foregoing paragraph erionly. cnttureil, coHtiiopolitan Hood Kiver care, Let li Ulieve that the Hole reiulrement in thin mutter in order to secure united act ion anil luiiiiedln le, achievement Is an awakened conscience a call to arm. The plelldid business bliH'k that are o rapidly displacing the old frame structure, the commanding High School bullillni: and the beau tif ill modem railway Mat Ion are but Star Orchard Ladders... Are FY Strong Light Durable And best oi an r:.U. the PRICE IS JUgJU Steadily increasing demand for them is good evidence that the STAR is a winner. We unhesitatingly recom mend them to Orchardists who want a ladder that is not heavy or clumsy but strong .enough for any ordinary use. Blowers Hardware Co. The Firm that "Makes Good' S.C. M'HITK LEGHORNS Many people, who want Fresh Eggs during the win ter and spring, are now buying grown hens prepara tory to the time when eggs are prohibitive in price. We have hens bred from one of the best laying strains on the coast, which have averaged over 132 eggs each this past year and which we will sell for $12 per doz en, F. 0. B. Hood River. Cash must accompany or der. We have a certain number of Pullets 1912 hatch which we will let go for $12 per doz. These Pullets are of the same strain and should be big layers this year. COUNCIL OAK RANCH f. I IVH-, .iAAGKR Telephone 268 Odell Mount Hood, Oregon WOOD SAVIN G Having purchased the wood saw and patron age of W. A. Brown, we are now prepared to do all kings of Wood Sawing. Satisfaction Guaranteed Frederick Price Phone 147K. 1114 Wilson Street FUN AMUSEMENT INFORMATION INSTRUCTION The Annual Wasco -Hood River County Fair will be held at The Dalles, October i, 2, 3 and 4, 1912 This Exhibition will comprise horses, cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, farm products, fruit, flowers, merchandise, machinery, manufactures, woman's work, art, children's exhibits of art and gardening, speed contests, novel attractions and entertainments that will tickle you very muchly. Come and have the best time of your life and vou will live fiftv years, longer. DON'T FORGET THE DATE. JUDD S. FISH, Secretary Tremiumj 1500. 00 "Racer 3000. 00 s. e:. bartmess Funeral Director and Practical Embalmer EXTAM.I.-SHH) 1 YEARS MOOD RIVEH, OHEOON an Index to the progressive' spirit tliHt iKTViulf the entire community. We have reliullt ami remodeled our churches t hat we iiiluht have places that nre inure ultrtu-tlve and more commodious In which to wor ship. We have borrowed fornix with which to purchase the city waterworkn. We are now bonding fur street Improvement anil good roads Increased fit-llttlts have lieen made throughout the valley for the handling of our luscious fruit to the hest advantage. Reference I made to these sigulti-ant movement and changes, not with a view to dispar agement, but with the. fond hope that whif ha been wrought may give 11 courage to meet till chal lenge: '-po we care for our suf ferers? " I'lidouliledly the bent possible ha been done 111 the past III the way of making hospital provllon for the Mick, but to do our bet In the future vast tftrldc of advancement must be made. The remodeling of the hospi tal can lie dode for t few thouand (lunar, I lie crowned warn a well n the lack of facilities and modern equipment all clamor for our honest consideration. Being without an elevator In the building, the patient. no matter how delicate In health or how enfeebled by year, must be car rled up and down lalr. to and from the operating room. Furth ermore, Inning no bell Kyxtem, the nurses wale no little time and ener gy trying to locate call, while pa tient are waiting for their care. Last, but not leawt. It I self-evident that thee contemplated Improve, mt nt will mean much greater pre caution agaliiMt the awful ravage of tire. It lHtated by good author It y that the physicians have done more than their hare, with a close xecond In the merchant. The time ha come for everyone to do ome thing. Think of It! Can Hood kiver with her million of wealth have grox neglect like thee laid at her door? Thoxe In the management of the hoxpital do not uxk aim, neither do they axk f-ircharlty or philanthropy ; they axk for email loan Investments on the part of u all. For inonlex re ceived they propone to lxue receipt that are redeemable by the Itirtt It u tlon at the regular hoxpital rate. It will be of Interest to look Into the record of the hoxpital for the year of lull and 11)13 to date. IHir Ing 1011 there were 2m patient en rolled ls:l Murgical, 7 medical, and l." obstetrical caxe. There were 1) death for the year. ." medical and 4 surgical. Thus far till year 2s per ou have lieen enrolleil 3.' surgical, 02 medical ami 11 obstetrical, with total death of N. It I due both the nurxi-H and phyxlclau to stale that tills Is a splendid showing, not wft h stauding all the Inconveniences and handicap of the Institution Is It not reasonable to lielleve that the reHiilt might have been more grail lying under more favorable condl tlon? In closing let me state that it has been suggested that we haven Hos pital Day In the very near futur. the board of director to Indicace the time ami arrange a program. That special endeavor be made to arouse people from Mount Hood to Mount Adams and from Mosler to Cascade Lock. Frge every professor and teacher to bring the matter befor, the school on that day. Have a big mass meeting lit night In the Com mercial Club room to which all clubs, fraternities anil churchc should rally. Concerted action will insure a superb culmination the dawning of a l-tter d'iy for the atilicted In our midst. J. It. I'AliSONS. QUEER OLD PORTAGE ROAD IS UNCOVERED An Interesting relic of old day on the Columbia wa discovered at The Ialle last week. Ill excavating for the main trunk line of the city' new wewer system extending along the bank of the Columbia the workmen uncovered Hie timber on which rested the old portag" railroad which was situated near what I now the luouth of the Mill Creek tunnel, to another lauding above Celilo This old railway wa In operation during tli" early six He and played an Important part In the navigation of the Col u labia Kiver. Many of the old tliuU-rsare tu excellent condition, owing to having lieen covered with sand. In many place may be een evidence of the extreme amount of labor It must have taken to build the road. The timber were mortised to gether by hand and there being no tie used In those day the rail were laid parallel on top of the wooden t ringer. For Sale Famous (ioodcll straw berry plant at Meadow llrook Farm. I'hone 216 X. !tt :isp HOOD RIVER CAN GROW "SOME" CROPS A letter written by V, H. (ioode nough of Oak drove recently appear ed In the Oregonlan a follow: I read with a great deal of Inter est an article In the Oregonlan on tomatoe. You do not have to go to Tennessee to see tomato vine six feet high. We have Home six feet and still growing. They were planted late ho do not know the size of the tomatoe. They are full of blossoms and young tomatoe from one fi three Inches In diameter. We ao have Hiinllower ten feet high. Id have had lettuce eight Inches to fi ; Inches In diameter, and blackber two InchcH long. Our noil I two feet deep and 1 am sure could gv anything tiexlde apple. I am gt nt the buxinexx, being a paper inn facturer and wa never on a ran day In my life till we came here a I ye'ir ago. We have rhubarb fn one to one and n half Inche acrt and slxteeu Inche long with lent two feet across. What could an e, pert do with such soil and a market "V. II. lillllllKMII till." MONTANA CITIES PROGRESSIVE (ireat Falls Taxpayers Vote in Favor of Bitulithic .lust to show that they are not be hind l lie times In progress ami good judumeiit, MonNiua cities are gradu ally falling In line with the Idea of hard surfacing their streets with the best known kind of pavement bltu llllilc beat Fall is the latest one to award iv street paving contract In favor nf this bitulithic. The council committee of Investi gation went to several cities mid ex amined t he results of long and hard wear on all t he various kind of pa ve meiil In use today, and otherwise went thoroughly into the merit of competitive material The sentiment expressed concerning the result of their final decision I one of approval practically without a single excep tion. A Woman' beauty Hepend very much upon tlieap peariince of her hair. I am prepared to make combing up to your order and to furnish switch. is, puff mid curls made of genuine human cut hair In any shade desired. The liragg Mercantile Co. will lie pleased to show them and give pi lies Mrs Eva oodbnrn, phone l!l M T. I. I VKI-.IY Mutual lnurn-at M Par Onl ft Old bin Kale. I'ir Insurance on huilthnirN In Vjiurnm of Corialrurlion. Kr. xTr rem if on thk hkkiht FT Is M B E uJr&iLiilji Rather than carry these goods through the winter, we make these CONCESSIONS IN PRICE. Every article offered is a genuine bargain. Each sale guaranteed. These prices are for spotash only, as they are all marked below cost. The original price tags are sti IJ on these articles, so you can see for yourselves how much of a cut we have made OLIVER PLOWS The first thing- on the list is PLOWS. We have handled the OLIVER PLOWS for three years, but now wish to han dle the 40HN DEERE PLOWS ON LY. Therefore in order to make room for our new line, we offer every OLIV ER PLOW at a bargain. Look these prices over. Here is what we have on hand: SI 0.50 Three No. 53 Hillside plows, steel moulboard, chilled share. Extra share poes with each plow. Regular price was $14.0). Sale price One No. 5GX Hillside Plow. Same de scription as the No. 53, but a larger plow. Extra share with each plow. Price was $17.00. Sale OIQ 7r price -. 01 Lt I w Two Crescent 8 Steel Beam Steel Plows. Cuts 14 inches. In strength, shape and beauty of finish they can not be excelled. The beams are strong, the bracing first class and the mater ial throughout the best that can be obtained. Price was $19.00. dMil Or Sale price 0 I4iu One No. 222 Steel Beam Chilled Plow, including extra share. This plow has the same general lines as the famous Oliver 40 plow, but has a steel beam instead of a wood beam. Regular price was $16.00. 01 Q flfl Sale price uliUU One No. Ill Steel Beam Chilled Plow, same as No. 222 but larger. Price in cludes extra share. Price CIO Ifl was $10.50. Sale price.... OlZilU Three Star 3 Steel Beam Steel Plows. The moulboards and shares on the Star plows have the peculiar turning and cutting qualities which fit them especially for sod and stubble work, and being made of the best quality, extra hardened, soft center steel, can not help but please. The standards are well set back and no trash will choke the plow. Removable landside heel and well braced. Reg- Pi Q Cfl ular price $18. Sale price.. OlOiUU One Star 3 Wood Beam. Same de scription as Steel Beam Plow. Beam is strapped, giving double strength. Regular price was $18.00. 01 0 Cf Sale price OlwiwU One No. 33XX Wood Beam Steel Plow Cuts 12 inches; steel standard; beams well strapped. Fine brush plow. Price was $16.00. 01 0 flfl Sale price OIZiUU One No. 65 and one No. 63 Wood Beam Steel Plow. Here is a 1-horse steel plow, suitable for gardeners, or anyone wanting a light 1-horse plow, as they are intended for general pur pose work and are adapted to a varie ty of soils. No. 63, 8 inch cut regu lar price was $8.25. Sale OP fjr price .-. OUiU No. 65, cuts 10 inches reg ular price was $12.00. Sale price WO I One Star 4 Wood Beam Steel Plow. Same as Star 3 plow described above, but larger cut. Regular price was $20.00. SaleJ QQ One Crescent 7 Wood Beam Steel Plow. Same description as the Cres cent 8 described above, except 12 inch cut. Regular price $17,00. Q1Q "7P Sale price 0 1 Zi I 0 One Oliver No. 20 Chilled Plow, in cluding extra share. This plow be longs to the famous Oliver 40 family, only smaller than the 40. Cuts 12 inches. A very popular plow. Price was $12.50. 014 rip Sale price Ol nZO One Oliver No. 19 Chilled Plow with extra chilled share. Slightly smaller than the No. 20 plow described above. Price was $12.00. Sale price WIUI One Oliver "A" Plow. Chilled with sloping landside. Strictly a pony plow cuts 9 inches. Including extra share. Price was $6.50. 01 ftfl Sale price OHiUU VEHICLES AND WAGONS One Studebaker Mountain Hack, cata logue No. 6077. Ask to see repository No.139. Regular price was 01 1 0 flfl $152.50. Sale price OlIOiUU One Studebaker Spring Wagon; ask to see repository No. 203. This is one of the biggest snaps ever of fered. Price was $112.50. 00fl flfl Sale price OOUiUU VEHICLES AND WAGONS One Studebaker Spring Wagon; ask to see repository No. 202. Climax gear with iole. Price was 007 Cfl $107.00. Sale price OOfiOU Two Light One-Seated Spring Wagons one of the handiest and best sellers we ever had; with shafts; Regular price was $75.00. 0C7 Cfl Sale price OOiOU One Studebaker Surrey. A beauty; dark body, red running gear; uphol stered in genuine leather; beautifully finished; solid rubber tires. A big snap Regular price was $155. 01 1t flfl Sale price 0l lOiUU One Studebaker Izzer Buggy, 1 18 axle, rubber tires; genuine leather trim mings and leather top; with jMile. Kegular price $152.50. Sale price One Studebaker Buggy, 1516 axle, rubber tires; genuine leather trim mings and leather top; with both pole and shafts a lioauty; the very liest grade of buggy marie by Studebaker, Regular price $143.50. Sale price Four No. 9352 Studebaker Buggies. Bodies black, running gear red or Brewster green; leather quarter top, well upholstered; a good serviceable buggy well worth more than the orig inal price. One of our most Kpular jobs. Regular price $8!). 00. Qqq "TP Sale price-special 00 Ji I J One Studebaker Buggy, red gear, black buggy; leather top; the very latest. Automobile seat,- steel tires; one of the prettiest vehicles we have on our floor. Regular price 000 flfl was $115.00. Sale price ... OOjiUU One Deere Open Buggy with rubber tires; finely finished a dandy driving buggy; fully guaranteed, Regular price $120.00. Sale. One Deere Open Buggy with rubber tires; leather trimmings a bargain. Won't be here long. Reg. Q7Q Cn price$105. Sale price OlOiOU One Velie Buggy, leather top and trimmings. Light and serviceable; the best material ever put into a bug gy. Regular price $111.00. OQQ tfl Sale price OOZi ull $105,00 O) E IMPLEMENT COMPANY