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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.
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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
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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.
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Silverware
Novelties
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HOFFMAN
JEWELER AND OPTICIAN
Main Street : Hillsboro, Oregon