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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 19, 1920)
A. THE SUNDAY OUEGOJilAN, POllTLAMD. DECEMBER li0 VALUABLE COUNTY Work of Years Is Completed by Assessor Reed. LANDS FULLY CLASSIFIED A. B. Kirschbaum Company Contour Drawings Sliow Roads, Railroads, Rivers, Creeks, tiaVes and Other Feature. The Gift Supreme- MAPSAREFinilSHED 1 - -. i . . t 1 " - ' - T v County Assessor Reed has just com pleted the land classification and con tour maps ot Multnomah county, which have been under way for more than four years. The maps have been made from official eurveys of the United States government. Work upon them was suspended during- the war at the request of the government because of the fear that they might bs useful to the enemy if they should fall Into his hands. Shortly after the armistice was signed the mapping was resumed and Multnomah county now has as complete a set of maps " as can be found in any assessor's of fice in the country. The land classification and con tour maps are In five large volumes, comprising 431 pages of heavy, dur able paper. Full details are shown for each of the 427 full sections and 70 fractional sections in tlie county. The sections are divided Into ten- acre squares and the land classifica tion, which was approved by the etate tax commission, given -or each square. On level land the contour Intervals are 25 feet, and -on moun tainous and hilly land 100 feet. .' AH Lands Claaiiified. The land, classification shown, on the maps follows: Cultivated land Adapted to gen eral farming. Building land Land within or ad jacent to a city or town, designated as platted, and showing the names of the additions or plats. Fruit land Land one or more acres of which is planted to fruit. Uncleared land Land covered with brush, seconj-growth tsees or stumps. Hough or rocky land Land not covered with merchantable timber. Overflow land Land covered with water the greater part of the year, but adapted to pasture and crops when the water subsides. Timber land Land coveied with merchantable timber. VariouM Features Shown. The maps show, in addition to the land classification and the contour lines, all main roads, railroads, cem eteries, rivers, creeks, lakes, sand bars, marshes, country schoolhouses and suburban car lines. - According to the maps the highest elevation in the county' is Buck Point, on the line between Multnomah and Hood Kiver counties. It is 476S feet above sea level. The highest place west of the Willamette river is on the Rocky Point road, three- miles west of the St. Helens road. It is 1550 feet high. While the maps have a very con siderable present value to anyone in terested in landed property, their chief worth will com In the future when a soil survey is made of Mult nomah cqunty by the national gov ernment or -by the state. When this Is done the facts brought out by the survey can be added to the maps and the record made complete. A Kirscfobamiti Suit Or Oyercoat ; Our Assortment Is Complete 1921 Prices Hats - Shirts Underwear Umbrellas Hand Bags Pajamas Gloves Suit Cases Neckwear Bath Robes Hosiery Mufflers Sweaters , Jewelry Sets Arm Bands" Cuff Links Scarf Pins Mackinaws Handkerchiefs' Night Shirts All at Money -Saving Prices OPEN EVENINGS Phegley &f CaYender COR. FOURTH AND ALDER STS. and a text which will cover the Pa cific coast history from its beginning, the conquest of Mexico. .Northern Glee Club Coming. - College vaudeville, Including a 32 voice glee club. 14-piece syncopated orchestra, and several semi-professional stunt men, will be featured in the appearance of the University of Washington glee club at the Audi torium Tuesday, December 28. The Muh whlph annparprl hprfl tin its an nual tour last year, is again visiting Portland lor wnat win pe us only performance in Oregon. Ten cities are scheduled in this year's itinerary. Every large city has one newspaper which, by universal consent, is the Want-Ad medium of the community. In Portland it's The Oregonian. CHRISTMAS CLEARANCE BU REAU VOIXG GOOD WORK. Duplications on Lists Eliminated Willi Consequent Extension, of Help Among Poor People. More than 1000 Portland families are represented in the lists of welfare and benevolent associations and other organizations engaged in Christmas giving, reported to the Christmas clearance bureau of the confidential exchange, according to Miss Margaret Creech, secretary. Work will continue until Christmas eve and Miss Creech hopes to complete it without serious congestion of a last-minute rush. Practically all welfare organiza tions of the city are making use of the bureau in arranging their lists. A large number of duplications have been removed so far with a conse quent extension of help among poor families. The bureau is operating in quarters furnished by the Press club on the second floor of the Elks' building. Lists are either brought there or tele phoned to Broadway 5820. The work is carried on by volunteer help. Extra typing is being taken care of by Holmes Business college and Un derwood employment bureau typists. Volunteers for pffice work are: Mrs. Roland Pretys, Mrs. George Clark, Mrs. Kenneth Tomlinson, Mrs. Godfrey 'jsiohm, Mrs. Norman Beckley and Mrs. C. E. Mathiot. AMERICA BEING STUDIED Swies Engineer Is Here to Look Into Industrial Development. The industrial development of the United States has made such a pro found impression upon the world and especially Europe that the Swiss government now has a commission in this country studying American meth ods with a view to adopting them for a programme of development for rhat European republic, according to Fritz Geiser, Swiss engineer, who is now in Portland making a study of mechan ical engineering methods here as ap plied to the industries. Mr. Geiser came over from Europe several months ago with the Swiss commission and l.e is now visiting various important cities of the coun try in his investigation. He expects to spend a couple of mlonths here, after which Jie will go to San Fran cisco. He says that in all he plans to pursue his Investigations in the United States for a couple of years before returning to his own country. The Swiss engineer, who can con verse in English, French and German, had some exciting experiences during the war and on a number of occa sions narrowly escaped death at the hands "f the Germans. We Are Going Out of Business! and the Time Is Growing Nearer Every Pair of Shoes in Our Regular Fine Stock Is on Sale Regardless of Cost or Value No Shoes Have Been Brought in for Sale Purposes You ' Have the Choice Here of America's Best Shoes! These Are Examples of the Tremendous Reductions in Our Entire Stock of Men's and Women's Shoes Boyden's or Banister's Men's Shoes All Leathers All Styles Regular to $19 the Pair - $11.95 Coast History to Be Taught. WHITMAN COLLEGE, Walla Walla, Wash.. Dec. . (Special.) A two term course In Pacific coast history is a new course in history to be of "fered by Whitman' with the opening of the next .term January 5, it has been announced here. The course will consist of. lectures outside readings Women's Pumps In Patent, Black Kid, Brown Kid or Calf. Regularly Priced $14 the Pair $7.95 Laird-Schober's Women's Shoes In beaver, gray, or patent kid; lace or but ton: French heels; very finest quality made. Regularly Priced to $20 the Pair White Canvas Shoes for Nurses 1 Leather welt soles; absolute satisfaction' in these. Regularly $10 the Pair $495 Closing Out All Buckles Beaded Metal $2.95 $1.95 $9.95 Compare this offer with any Shoe value in the city! Laird-Schober's Women's Shoes In black kid, lace; Cuban, French leather s heels; also Utz and Dunn's Brown Kid Lace Shoes with welt soles. . Regularly $17.50 the Pair ' $11.95 All Sales for Cash Only- No Refunds Nothing on Approval 129 Tenth St, Between Washington and Alder 129 Tenth St, Between Washington and Alder Don't Wait America's Best Shoes Here at Lowest Prices i .. r 9) to gll tfje Jfamtlp! Was there ever a Christmas like this? The world at peace again the Holidays spark ling with happiness, hospitality and cheer! 4 Merry Bays with merry friends. Let glad- ness and love prevail. It is a time for an enduring gift. For a gift for all the family to enjoy for all the year, and for years to come. y- ChicKering Pianos The golden tone of the Chickering piano America's oldest and noblest piano will increase the happiness of your home. Made in Uprights and brands. iimpico Pianos The Arnnico is a mechanism built within the Diano that plays perfectly. It is the most perfect of reproducing pianos. It is so splendid and perfect as to surprise and delight the most critical. Come in, ask to hear the Ampico. iVictrolas and Victor Records - The Victrola is the oldest and most widly known of all Talking Mabhines. It is superior and will make a present that will be a constant source of pleasure. Priced $25, $35, $75, $125, $150 and up to $350. Art models up to $1000. THE CHENEY The Cheney Phonograph is beautiful in design and delightful in its tone. It is made in many styles and will make a most appro-, priate present. Priced $125, $150 and up to $385. Art models at $350 up to $1000. SAXOPHONES The Genuine Martin Melody "C" Saxophone is a present to charm and delight any boy or young man. It may be had in brass, silver or gpld finish. Priced from $110 up. Terms or' cash. Order ' very promptly ; supply limited. BAND INSTRUMENTS Cornets, Trombones, Saxophones, Drums and various other in-, struments. Some fine instruments for Christmas.- VIOLINS N The violin is the most heart-reaching of all instruments. We have a fine assortment of violins priced from $15, $25, $50 and up to $250. Violin cases $4 up to $30. GUITARS Martin, "Cega, Washburne, Gibson, Stewart and other standard makes. We have also some cheaper makes. Prices range from $15 up to $150. PIANOS We have some fine values in used pianos $295, $350, $S5, $450. Terms or cash. We are agents for Chickering, Mehlin, Packard, ; Marshall & Wendell, Bond, Shoninger, Armstrong pianos. ACCORDIONS . . Accordions have been very hard to obtain for the past several years. We have a limited supply. Prices from $8 up to $70. - MUSICAL SUPPLIES Trumpets, Bugles, Metronomes, Music Stands, Music Bags, Violin and Banjo Cases," Harmonicas, Frisco Whistles. Ukuleles, Flutes, Strings for violins and other instruments. We have a new book of Hawaiian Melodies for Guitar and Steel Guitar. Christnlas Toys for Children Toy Pianos, Music Boxes, Orchestra ' - Bells. ' The Store for Christmas Musical Things G. F. JQHNSM Piano Co, 147-149 Sixth Street, Portland MAIL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION 1 ' ' life" Mm 4 irfV ft Iff;' . I; j'l VICTOR. S' . CHKMCV ' f ffyk i V '," !' It '7Tr' frr -?v -' '. - tt t y s' V..;.' , ' . V