1 Ihe VOL XXVI HILLSBORO, OREGON, MARCH 4, 1920. No. 52. Y, 0. A. C. GIVES OUT IE Jtt IDEAS Says Farmers Should Look Into the Situation A NEW PLAN IS ENDORSED By Treasury Ollicinl. SliouLI bv Read by All Fatimn I'ayniriil of mt-.pi iuoiiu'' lux, V llii'll eost Orrgoil f.ii iin rs iiimiiv tltiiiiKniuli of ilnllnr nilililiminl e))i use litt year, ran In' mniilnl by jiiiIjiIiIuIiiim 1 1 ini'ume on Hi' inventory Imsit lusti'ml of on tin C'ah receipt ami diilm rsi-im-tit blt an nine out of ten ilul In) year, say a 1) H (iunn, of tin- st.itr college f u r in iiinnngrnii'iit . I i i . ion. I'rileral iiu'omr tax tillirri'1 for Oregon lire iiiortiiif tin college rxtrntioti nervier in giv lug limtrui'tious nml fair treat ment to the farmrrx, "Tlie Inventory plllll n now approved by tin' frilernl lrninry department provides tlint the fur nier may tin 'farm value of livestock ami grnii,' " snys (iunn "Ute of tliit plan iloe not menu that a farmer Imt gut I" tlx exact cohI of producing a bushel of grain or rinsing a steer, but il dors mrnlt I lint lie must keep ree ord mid arcouiits, n prnetiee be slioubl follow anyhow." Reporting on (lie inventory ba sit iimure against doubling up two years' income into one, (iunn points out. The first year but lit lie net income is reported, the arcond year an abnormally htrgi one. Ad the income tax niul tin surtax are both graduated the taxra are nint h higher uhen paid on 10,000 every other year limn hrn paid on $5000 every year The farmer paying on the cush haul paj'H more l.iv, often f0 to 100 per cent, than he would if he ineludi'd his inventory values each yrar. , "Our depnrliin-nl eo operatiii with county agiuts, will e glml to assint farmers in getting; their farm aei iiunts and income Inx re ports on a businesslike biisis, announeed Mr. (iunn. "Some con fusion may result in substituting the inventory plan, but with' care and the help of the Meld agent of the internal revenue olliee a satis factory adjustment can be uwide." " O. A. ('., by C. .1. M. Win. Thornburgh, of above Banks, was in town Tuesday af ternoon. John Nyberg and son, of Tual atin, were in town Saturday, and while here called on the Argus. John is still the .same obi scout with the name optimistic smile. For sale; Having sold my ilni ry herd I will aell my 18 months old - registered Ilolstein bull, which wan my herd sire; fine an Imaljwill also sell ten tons of ensilage, fjrat class, and some baled vetch and oat hay. A, Bendler, Cornelius, It. 1. 018 (ieo. ,Me(ice, who was with the F.iigiuccm in l iiiiii- and Ger many, returned to Ilillsboro, Sun day evening, after severul months of visit in IViiiim Ivaiiin, after re turning from the acene of war. (ieo. was one of the first to get across to the scene of hostilities, niul was; with the; forces until af ter the armistice was sinned. Hi is looking very tine n,l snyx that he is glad to get buck to Oregon, where the sun '.bines brighter, the rain is rninit r, and people look bell' i to him ibiin elsewhere on the old sphere. He Is a! present viiililij; with his sister, Mrs. .1. T Shannon. . John lleiinis mii.I wife were in the cily the ri.l of I lie Week. John nod Mrs. 1 -n n i s have been touring California since the first of the year, and made many trip to favored places in their ma chine. They were in San I ran cisco at the lime the cily went dry, and John says that it was worth w hile to watch the populu tion hunting fur relief from a hang over after the year Itf'JO rolled in. They go from here to the Ni balem, w here John is in terested in logging. JJ To micceril in this world t2" you must not be handicap ped. If you have imperfect vi ion and wear cheap, inferior glasses you can not expect to compete with the man who wjar the best. Dr. Thompson's glnnes possess the Quality ami are made with Ability. Consult him about your eye next visit, Saturday. March !. Washington Hotel, all day. 61 88 (i. I.. Thompson, O. F. Agent has been wrrstling with a sick spell, ami was out of commission several days, being relieved by A, J. Amondsoii, special agent. Mr Thompson went no duty Monday morning. He tells the Argus that the (). V; has again pu on thi baggage ear freight service be (ween here and Portland. Mrs. Conrad Hick, of West I'liion, is at the Portland Sanitar jtiii), seriously ill from an attack of pneumonia. Her husband i also at the instil ution convalesc ing from a severe attack of the iiiilucna. Roue Comb Minnie lalaml Red egg for hatching. My matlngs are much better than ever thi year, and we guarantee satisfac tion. Price, $1. BO for 15 eggs. K. L. McCormick, 132 Jackson St. 47 tf Thus. Whilehorn, of Corvallis. was it Millsbdro visitor Monday Tom is a Ilillsboro and Cornelius oldtimer, and he likes to get back to the old boyhood locality once in a while Shingles fur Sale If yon want shingles order now, before the raise, Lxlra Star A Star shingles. red cedar, 0.80 per M, while they last. Wnlch & Hoffman. 155!) Fir. or KI53 First St. 3 J. R. Neill, who pioneered in the store busiiRs at F.lmonica u few years ago, visited with friends in the city last week. 1 51 1 mm-ty BUBBLE SCHEMES Put bxid keep m your HoineTownBAWK When some well-dressed htrangcr with a slick lookin'g scheme and a smooth talk comes along some day and asks you to put your money into a get -rich-quick scheme, look out ! r I When you have money, put it in the bank and ask the b inker's advice about investments. He may save you from losing, with one stroke of the pen, the money you h ive worked many years for. Put your money in our bank. You will receive 8 per cent interest. . SHUTE SAVINGS BANK AflERJIjlELS Lat Year' Damage Estimated at $25,000 ACTIVE WORK WILL START Agent Jamiton Looks for Good Peach Prices One of thr principal activities of the Farm Bureau for 1920 w ill be the combatting of ground squir rels, as well as moles and gophers which have made serious inroads on the crops of Washington coun ty farinepi and have serioiislv affected the profits from their farms. In its organization work the Farm Ilureau has found that practically every community or gauized thus fur is in favor of a more active cauipuign against these rodents and have not only included it in their program of work ' for the next season, but have appointed a member of their community to be responsible for organizing the campaign. 1 be damage done to crops last year lias lieen variously csti mated, but the average would amount to approximately 5. 000. and it is felt that this is an amount worth saving and is also believed that campaign effective ly carried on for three or four years would entirely eliminate the pests. The trapping of moles and go phers will be further encouraged, though it is believed that the in creased value of pelts this season will in itself increase interest in this enterprise. Spray for Curl Leaf- Peach growers of the county i . are preparing to control tne peach leaf curl disease this sea son by the use of Bordeau Mix ture spray. 1 his material will he applied before the buds start in the spring and will easily control the disease if a thorough applica tion is made. The solution i made by dissolving separately 5 lbs, of ipiick lime and 5 lbs. of blue stone, thus stone, thus pour each into a barrel or the spray tank at the sume time, then add enough water to make 80 gallons. The Bordeau Mixture will also have a beneficial effect on trees that have been partiully Winter killed, as it destroys certain fun gus disease that becomes more or less parasitic as time goes on. It is believed that there will be a firm market for peaches, and that it will, therefore, be worth while to expend some money in spray at this time. I'se Nitrate About twenty- five of the lead ing fruit growers in the David's Hill and Gales Creek sections have prepared to use nitrate of soda to fertilise their orchard' this season. The material will In used in orchards that are lacking in nitrogen and where barn yard manures cannot be obtained in sufficient quantities to supply these elements. A number of the growers have used this material previously and have obtained beneficial results while several others are trying it this year foi the first time. Application of the nitrate will be made about the month prior to blossoming and in amounts of two to five pounds per tree. The particular value of the fertilizer has been found to be in prevent ing a heavy drop and also tends to produce a good growth of new wood. County Agent. EDWARD FRANCIS LAMBRIX F.dward Francis l.ambrix died at his home near Orenco, Feb. 25, 1020, from an attack of influenza He was born March 18, 1888, in Oceana County, Mich., and at Jeatli was 815 years, 10 months and 25 days. He was married Oct. 29, 1918, at Goldendrvle, Wash., to Irene Xapper, who with two daughters, Frances Knthryn and Ma.ie Lourine, sur vives. He also leaves a brother and sister at Ellcnsburg, Wash., and a sister and several brothers in Michigan. The funeral took place from the Limber Undertaking Chapel, Sun day, at 2 o'clock iu the afternoon. Rev. Walton Skipworth conduct ing the service. Deceased was a loving husband and father, and had made many friends in his neighborhood dur ing his residence there. Mrs. L. A. Long, who was an Influenza patient in one of th Portland santariums, was suffici ently convalescent to return to her home Tuesday. Andrew Heckmanu, of Beth any, was a city visitor yesterday. Ralph Withycombc, of South Tualatin, was over town Tuesday. C. D. Farnham, of Meek Plains, was in town the last of the week Win. Meierjcrgen, of near Orenco, was in the city Saturday, on business. John W. Bernards, of near Roy, was an Argus caller Tues day afternoon. Nicholas Kies, of beyond Phil lips, was in town Saturday, en route to Portland. F. M. Harnett, of near Orenco, was a city caner l uesday, and paid the Argus office a pleasant cull. I'. It. Davis went over to Rock- away Monday to remain several days improving his cottage property. Wanted -A girl for house work, in family of three adults. Call at 18011 Main St., or phone IBS, Ilillsboro. 52 -2 Jake Schneider, of I.eisvville, was an Argus culler Saturday, on hisiith annual trip to the sub scription counter. For Sale Two modern, up-to-. dale 0 room bungalows, on paved street. Apply 1232 Baseline St., Ilillsboro. 50 52 j Curl Hensley, of the Imperial Valley, Cal., arrived last week to atli'nd the funeral of bis father, the lute Stephen Hensley. Wanted A young lady fur of fice wArk, familiar with book keeping and typewriting. R. L. Tucker Lumber Yard, Main St. A; P. R. & N. Track. J. H. Vanl.niu, of Centerville, was an Argus caller Monday. He suvs that there was quite an epi demic of flu out his way the past month. Party wants to borrow $7,000 on 122 -acre farm between Ilills boro aud Beavertou. Stroud & Co., Incorporated, Beavertou, Oregon. 51-tf (Ieo. Fisher paid the Argus a visit Monday.- He says the flu is subsiding out his way after a lengthy siege. Fisher quotes Bux ton as a busy section. For Sale Registered Ilolstein bull, 2 years old. Jesse Hansen, 2 mdes east of Orenco. Postoffice address, Beavertou, Ore., R. 2. Phone 29RX2. Ilillsboro Cen tral. 522 Spring Cleaning Don't forget that Ben Segcl pays the highest price for rags, paper, rubber, scrap iron, sucks, auto tires and everything in discard line. Tele phone 25lZ. 52 3 Congregational Church, Fifth and Main Sts. Bible School at 10 A. M. Worship and sermon at 11 A. M- and 7:30 P. M. Top ics, "The Man, Christ Jesus," and "When Men Meet Jesus." Spec ial music at both services. H. A. Deck, Minister. Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Hundley, of Meek Plains, celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary lust Saturday Feb. 28- In thcsi' days of divorces it always i'1 ")cd to hear of old-fashit , iplc who live together 59 rs ami feel the faiths of youth, file Ar gus salutes them. S. C. lukb'y, of Banks, was in town last week. At his sale of registered Holsteins be .sold a herd head for if 150, and a regis tered bull calf for $260--and the youngster was only 10 months old- His heifer calves went from $125 to $195. His highest priced cow went at $310 and the lowest at $110. This should be sufficient evidence that it pays to raise good stock. The railway service went back intoth e hands of the owners on Monday morning without any perceptible hitch. Trains came and departed on time ;;s usual, and there was no more ozone in the atmosphere than the day be fore, and the. engines and cars appeared to run no mor;- 100th ly. All roads arc now expected to go after business al -u both passenger and freight line . Mueller's Greenhouse. 1 .'th & Oak, for vegetable and fl. wering plants. Rosebushes, honeysuc kles,' I'.nglish Ivy, Spencer's sweet peas, and garden )ea seed. Cabbage plants are re...ly now. Also fine cut flowers. Order by mail or call, Thone 2S02. 62-6 Mr. and Mrs. R. X. Williams, of Wisconsin, have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. Linton for a few das. Mrs. Williams is an aunt of Mrs. Linton, and has made severul visits to Oregon This is the first trip for Mr. Wil liams. He thinks the Oregon coun try great. They departed for their home the first of the week- SCOUT ALBERT TOZIER SEES POWDER fill Takes Census and Sees Former County People BOX SEAT AT BULL FIGHT Former Hillsboro Man Sends Ar gus Breezy Letter Keating, Oregon, March 1. Dear Fditor While over in this Powder Riv er country, enumerating farms and people, a few items of Inter est to some of Washington Coun ty's people are here gathered. One is that the revolver that be longed to the father of John and Jams P. Magruder at the time he was murdered for his gold dust, is still in existence and is held as a souvenir by a man in Union. The murder of Maguder is one of the historical events of Eastern Oregon. J. M. Dean, who was born down in the Tualatin country, on the farm adjoining that of Joe Byrom, in 1857, and who came to the Powder River country with h! parents 50 years ago, owns 1000 acres of land and 1800 head of sheep here. Dean asked about the Hedges, the Sweeks, the Balls, the Byroms and othrs who lived there a half century back. George A. Stouder, a former Hillsboro boy, has a ranch and a band of sheep about five miles from here. He hunted me up to ask about formrr friends of the long ago. "Chuck" McKinney, is another former Hillsboro boy who is pros pering in the vicinity of Baker. Over at the Ladies' Shop, in Baker, the proprietor asked about the Hillsboro Mercantile, where he formerly worked. Wanted to know if Ed. Schulmerich and Sump Weatherred were ever go--ing to get old. Talk about a strenuous life. I have led it over ran into the smallpox three times; broke thro the ice into Powder River three times; fell through the ice into Big Creek three times; passed the night in hay stacks, school houses and private homes, and saw the bigget brill fight ever witnessed. It took place about daylight. Had just emerged from my night's rest on the floor of a school house when I heard the cattle having'an argument over the League of Na tions. A big $1500 Hereford and a $1200 Durham were at it, Mar quis of John L. Sullivan style, and about 800 of the bulls wires were lined up watching the battle. I was at a safe distance watching- The very hills echoed. Tilings were een-monev until one of the Hereford's wives said something to him, when he attempted to spit on his ?????. This was his i doing. Durham hit him a jolt below the belt and the blood flew The Hereford went down, and I learned afterward that the bull was dead. Albert Tozier. STATE HIGHWAY Only three miles from a 40-acre farm with deep, rich soil, perfect Jraiuage. ideal for dairying and poultry; good buildings, family fruit: 18 miles to Portland over rood roads. Write owner for particulars, L. Kearney, R. R. 2 Box 11 5E. Hillsboro, Ore. 8 GAS SHUT OFF Some cnap who either failed to realize what might happen, or some one who didn't care a snap, I shut off one of the gas gates on the Baseline road, about two miles east of the city, Monday af ternoon, and it was several hours before Mr. Brow nlewee found the closed valve. Gas users in the county seat and beyond noticed tbst their burners were not light ed, and started investigation. Mr. Jones, of Portland, with the Gas Co., came out Tuesday to look in to the matter, but failed to locate the culprit. His knee prints, and his shoe tracks were there, show ing that the shutting off was not at all accidental. This is a crim inal offense, and if done in the night might endanger life. The officers are making careful inquiry into the affair, and if the culprit is located there wiU be an example made of him. SOCIAL MEETING The annual social meeting of the Hillsboro Coffee Club will be held at the home of Mrs. Wm. Nelson, at 1411 Washington Street., at 8 p. m., Friday, March 6, 1920, for members and husbands. C. B. BUCHANAN & CO. (Incorporated) Hillsboro, Cornelius and North Plains Wholesale and Retail Dealers In Grain, Hay, Flour, Feed and Grain Bags Car-lot shipper of POTATOES and ONIONS. Grain chopped or rolled at any time Lumber, Shingles and Lath AT CORNELIUS Beaver State Flour The Best Flour at the Lowest Prices. Telephones; Hillsboro, Main 14, Cornelius, City 1515, North Plain, Main 263. J. A. Thoraburgh, Prcaident . D. R. Cheney, Asaiatant Caahier. Joha E. Bailey, Vlea President. H. E. Fe'rrtn, Asaiatant Caahier. W. W. MeHdowney, Caahitr. E. P. Burlingham, S. G. Hughea, FOBESTGROVE NATIONAL BANK FOREST GROVE, ORE At Call of Comptroller, Not. 17, ltlO RESOURCES Loans $55J,7!J.OO U. S. Bonds 188,802.64 Other Bonds 102,097.28 Banking Houa- 19,087.28 Other real estate 1,860.00 Stock in Federal Reserra Bank- 1,150.00 Cash aad due from banks 214,600.87 Total $119,111.07 LIABILITIES Capital $18,000.00 Surplus u 61,031.22 Circulation 28,000.00 Deposits 978,284.48 Total $1,089,818.67 ONLY ROLL OF HONOR BANK IN WASHINGTON COUNTY This Bank affords its patrons every banking facility consistent with conservative management. Accounts of indWdnuls, firms aad corporations respectfully solicited. iNTEREST PAID ON SAVINGS Kill the Scale Before It Kills Your Trees Spr in the aaxly Spring, wKilt die trees sre dormant, with SHERWIN.ylLUAMS DRY LIME-SULFUR Standard Lime Sulfur Solution In Dry fowde I'd Form It has til th pood qualities Liquid Lime Sulfur but eliminates the bad qualities. Use Dry Lime Sulfur in your orchard thia year. It Kill save you time and money. Com into our Wore an 4 f;et prices and descriptiv literature. The Delta Drug Store Watches Silverware Novelties Prompt Repairing HOFFMAN JEWELER AND OPTICIAN Main Street : Hillsboro, Oregon