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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 9, 1920)
THE OREGON STATESMAN. SALEM, OREGON. SATURDAY MORNING. OCTOBER n. V.r2() I- AT RANDOM A western Canada prospeciug distrlbiited at the Jstate fair j in vited f)e attention of the public to the farm lands in ne?d of set tlement in -western j Canada. We Were invited to settle there. The prospectus shosvs 19 agents, mattered all over te I United States soliciting immigration. The idea Is something new to me for our northern neighbors to send down agents to'gn.our citizens to move up there. It .must be all right for them to do. It, else they wouldn't be doing it. A rather unique- idea. I suppose, however, that American agents have haunt ed foreign' countries to fill the steerage oil the big liners, so that it is a common thing to do. After reading the immigration mstricr tions and the suggestion that in tending settlers "belter hare not less than $2,u00- it seems that citizens with that '"much money and qualified to pa the string ent immigration laws afCanada, are good enough to lira 4n their U. S. Government Inspected -. i . - - STEUSLOFF BROS. MARKET Court and Liberty Streets Phone 152S GOOD QUALITY Fresh E WAz, 14c and 18c lb. Fresh Pigs Feet, per ponnd.:.L -5c Salt Pork, per pound..;.-.-:,-.u...-...........-.......28c BEST, NEWICOMPOUND y FRESH MADE AND SWEET Number5 Size PaiK-. ....J... .......... Number 10 Size Pail.. ........i.-. ...... ...95c $1.90 FRYERS AND YOUNG HENS FRESH EGGS CREAMERY BUTTER NUCCOA (Nut Butter) per pound. ... ...35c Complete Line CHOICE STEER BEEF, PORK, LAMB AND FANCY '!'.! VEAL I ' t - CURED AND SMOKED MEATS SAUSAGES OF ALL KINDS A SPECIALTY ROS. ARKET Salem, Oregon own country and spend that zooo with their own people. icain, they may miss the good old Stars and Stripes. One of the laws passed by the egislature at th.a last special ses sion, and-one not well understood by the people, is the driver's li cense bill. The Dumose of the law. is tS k?ep a better check? on drivers-of motor vehicles, an out growth of a demand to make the ustf of automobiles safe cn public highways. It is mora of a pre cautionary law than anything else, and a natural result follow ing the licansing of the automo bile rather than the owner of the car. The automo8ile is registered and a complete check Is kept on tha car. but the state does not care who owns it. The license follows the car. The driver's law will not keep a check on drivers, regardless of whose car they driva or who they are. The state, contrariwise, does not care wno owns the car or what car it is. The new law will act as a counterbalance for the automo bile law, the state now having a record of all the machines oper ated and a record of who Is op erating them. ! . Naturally the new law is meet ing with objection on account of its being little understood. The people, at first glance, have failed to note the great value to the state and the drivers and owners of machines throughout the state at largs which the new law is intended to protect. There is no disputing the expediency of licensing the automobile, and in time it will be seen that there can be no objection to licensing the driver, ,as it is a good thing to keep a check on the driver as well as the machine. -Why should the Southern Pacific keep a com plete record oX Its locomotives and know nothing of ; its engin eers? One would imagine that a closer check 1 on the enginamen pays them better than keeping tab on the upkeep of the engine. Therefore, it will be to the inter est of everyone, especially women driving machine3, to know who is driving cars on the highway and feel a degree of safety be cause they know that the state has its eye on drivers and men In the field to enforce safe and sane driving. Without the drivers license no check can be ' had on reckless drivers and nothing , can prevent crowding public highways with Incompetent and immature driv ers. Considering the interest o the. public at large, no. law passed at the special session equals it in importance. The ; legislature had consider able trouble in arriving at the solution of several problems in volved. Perhaps the law is Im perfect but it can be improved at a subsequent session by amendment after the first trial is made and results of enforcement observed. The; question qf quali fication of drivers .was a hard nut to crack, as it ; is known that 12, 13, 14 and 15 year old oper ators are frequently better driv ers than those older in years, but not in experience. The legislat ure settled upon a minimum of 1 6 years to operate cars because it was easier than trying to de termine a drivers qualification from any other standpoint. The water wasn't so deep here so the legislature preferred wading to 3wimraing, hence there arises, naturally, some objection on the part of those who do not like this compromise. If there are enough objectors perhaps they can: present the next legislature with a more satisfactory driver's "qualification." and thus elimin ate the abritrary limit of 16 years, and have their own ideas incorporated into the law. With a special license to de fectives, physical and .mental., ap prised by their local police de partment, it is presumed the law lias fairly covered the fi eld. and further safeguarded by right to Ktisnend anr license upon proper representation. ' l'he automobile public will in time come to see the importance of this new law and many who now consider it foolish, largely because It is a two-bit law. will find good results from' eliminat ing children. incompeterfiS and careless drivers from the- high ways and a feeline of safety In knowing that all drivers at large have been inspected and passed by a competent authority, as to age; experience and other collat eral qualifications. U. S. IDEALS SCRAPPED iContlnuol from page 1) Motto for automoDilisis ' Con sider the other fellow keep to the right." Not a bad slogan. ones owt to those who are sad and to thosq who suffer. Amrricun Altar Torn Down. "If we were to heed the preach ment of the prophet from Marion we might just as well make our declaration j of independence a fcrap of papvr; we might 'just as well burn ' all our great Ameri cans, past aad present. In effigy; we might just as well make a bon fire of our I'.iincs and tear down our family altars; we might just as well begin now to train our Tuture citizens to beligve that the greatest among us are those who recognize selfishness rather than tervice, as the creed of America. What Will Taft Say? "I am curious to see what ex "President Tart will say about it all. In the face of open pro nouncements by the senatorial candidate to Senators Johnson and Borah, ex-President Taft has attempted to persuade the friends of the league that his candidate alter all will be all right. We have the definite statement of the senatorial candidate that he Is against the league now in any form regardless of any kind of reservations. Are" we to under stand that In' the fare of these public avowals. Judge Taft's can didate is glTlng him an entirely different assurance. II that be true, can Judge Taft worthily con tinue a part of the conspiracy of deceit. He owes much to the American people. They have con ferred upon him fthe greatest honor within'the gift of the peo ple. In common gratitude and in self-respect, he should tell In front of the curtain what is go- j ing on behind. This is no time ior assembling." floss Now. Andv. rou have been apprenticed three montba. and have seen the different de partments of our trade. I wish to give you a choice of occupa tion. What part do you like the best? Andy Closing up. sir! DRS. SWENNES & ELD Rl EDGE Dentists Our dentlftry is of the highest standard PUICES VERY REASONABLE Trained dental narse always in attendance. Examinations Free Work Guaranteed Off'ce located at corner State and Liberty streets, over llartmaa Bros. Jewelry store. Phone 1500. DR. A. SWENNES. Mgr. "They say a woman cannot keei a secret." "That's why I believe In hav ing women in politics. I'm In fa vor of pitiless publicity.'' Wash ington Star. - LADD & BUSH BANKERS Established 1863 ' General Banking Business if - i ! j Office Hours froa 10 a. xa. to 3 p. m, - P 1 - 1 ; i j - ' - Dowra . Come , Meat Prices In keeping with our policy,-we give our customers the benefit of the recent droD in meat orices. We predict our market will be the busiest place in Salem Saturday. Here are the reasons: Sirloin Steak, per T-Bone Steak, per Shoulder Steak, per. pound. Boasts of Beef. pound. pound, Beef to Boil, per ipound. .Liberty Steak, per- pound. . . . .25c .25c .18c Ate .10c .18 c Legs of Veal, per pound. Loin of Veal, per pound. Veal Steak, per pound. . . Veal Stew, per pound. . . . Freshly Ground Sausage. Frankfurters . . J Pore Home Rendered Lard, No. 5 Pail.. ... . . The above meats are of the very best quality .25c ;..25c .1.20c .12i2c ...18c .1.20c $1.00 I f Now is the time to get that salmon for canning. The price is low and the fish are at their best We receive fresh shipments daily 1 IPGET MARKET Originators of Low Prices ! 351 State Street K3TE: Out of consideration to our employes, we close Saturdays at 7 p. m. DO NOT HESITATE TO COME Tables loaded with Thousands of Bargains - i 3o.ituitda.y Two Days and PROMPT, COURTEOUS SERVICE Extra clerks have been engaged to watt i , upon you quickly. These two days will live long in the minds of every resident in Salem, Marion county, and vicinity, who attend this great merchan dising event when thousands of dollars worth of new fall merchandise will be sold at tremendous reductions. An opportune time to buy all your fall and winter supplies. New Fall Suits, Overcoats, Mackinaws, Shirts Unde'rwear, Etc.,. In a Great Clear-a-Way Prosperity Sale ! MEN'S NEW FALL SUITS, ll.new models, the season's latest offerings for Smart Dressers. All Wool Suits at 139.50, $27.50, $25.00. . .f 10.5O m MEN'S UNION SUITS, good heary weights, regular $3.00, sale price Sl.oa- HEAVY SHIRTS regular $2.00. .. . and DRAWERS, ....i .3c NEW FALL OVERCOATS, belt mod els, all wool, prices $40, $30, $20, $i& ; ; $10.00 i MACKINAWS. Men's and Dors New Mackinaws. Prosperity Days, $15.00. $12.00, $10.00 ..SO.OH MEN'S WOOL FLANNEL SHIRTS, grey, and tan, regular $3.25, Pros perity Days S1.75 MEN'S HEAVY COTTON WORK SHIRTS 91,40 BOYS', MEN'S CAPS, good winter caps, new fall styles. Prosperity days $2.00, $1.50, $1.00 SOe COYS' SUITS. OVERCOATS, real mannish styles for boys, belt models, knee and long pants, all wool, salts that Wear Well. Orercoats for ser vice and warmth. Prices $1C.00. $12.50. $9.50. $7.50 S3.9S MEN'S WOOL HOSE, eitra heavy weights ..39c MEN'S CASHMERE HOSE, regntar 75-cent Hose 40c MEN'S TROUSERS, new fall welcnta. men's everyday pants.. 9X39 MEN'S HATS, new Fall Hats, browns greys, blacks, regular $5.00, Sale price , $2.98 Men's and Boys Slickers, Raincoats, Slicker Pants and all Full and Winter wear at DIG REDUCTIONS daring " ' " 1 tf uttrt wi m -w wt -w ' 1 ' DRESS GOODS $2.75 ...$1.98 rr...:: $1.75 $4.50 $2.98 $2.98 tXELS. Wool Flannel. 1 CC and red, yard JUUJ "4.50 WOOL I'LAIDS, the yard $.'1.00 MLXED PLAIDS, the yard , Z50 3IIXED FLA IDS, the yard I.R0 ALL WOOL PLAIDS, i men, me yard f4iJ0 MIXED SUITINGS, All Wool, 43 in., all colors, yd SERGES, ALL WOOL, 12 in dark brown and all colors A, FLANNELS Three yards of v grey, white, striped or colored Flannel... ; 95c SHEETING, Unbleached, .36 ineh, yard 29c SWEATERS ; Indies All-Wool Sleeved SlipOver Stveaters, all colors. Regular $S.50 J4.95 Men's, I Joys', Misses' Sweaters ONE THIRD Off ...95c 95c ounce new cnnTwrAD at low OnULO FALL I UUIIfLttlA FALL Ladies' Fine Dress Shoes grays, browns and black kid lace. Broken sizes; ralues to $12.50 ....3.0M y - i Ladies' ne fall shoes, new style heels latest style toe; $8.98, $7)8, $6J8, at1.9H Ladies' Oxfords and Pumps, white ..... HALF PRICK Misses.' Growing Girls' Heel. New fall styles. Blacks and browns; lace and button; Prosperity! Days, $3.98. $4.98, $3.98 2.S Children's and Infants shoes for fall we-ar; wide assort ment of styles and sizes;' ranging in prices $3.98, $2.9S,$2.4S. down to...50c Men's heavy fall work shoes all solid leather, price r Ilimdrrda of CMher Shoc narjsains which will go fat at 1X)V PRICKS. 1 PRICES Men's Brown. English walk ing Shoe. Regular $12 ral- ne, at js Men's ','icl Kid Blucher Goodyear Felt, regular $14; at O.I5 Men's 'High Top Chrome leather; regular $11 value. , at .tt.98 Boys' Fall Shoes; dress and heavy 'styles; solid leather. Prices $f.9S. $1.98. $4.48. $3.98 f2J3 Youths' and Little Fellows' Shoes; lace, button and &cuf fer styles; real Fall and Winter shoes.' $3.98, $3.48. $2.98, $2.48 Boys'. Youths High Top Shoos; made to stand rough and hard wear. $6.48, $5.9.8 $4 98 . ; . . . f 1.18 IMQirPV UNDERWEAR, CORSETS AT nUOILfll PROSPERITY DAY SAVING Ladies' New Winter Weight Vests, regular $1.50 value; Sale price c Ladles' New Winter Weight In light; regular. $1.50 value; sale price OSc Ladles' Winter Union Suits, .-cgular $2.23 value. . .S1.4H Ladies' medium weight suni aier underwear, suitable tor early fall wear; vests and union suits. $1.25, 75c. 65c and 4 5e Xic Misses.' Children's Mil un derwear; Prosperity Days sale prices, union suits, fall ana winter weignis, 91. fta, $1.25, $1.00. 75c IWc Kabo and W. 11. Nn Form Corsets; new fall , models; exceptionally tlnni fitting qualities. Prosperity Days sale prices. $4.98. $3.98 and $3.4S 92.it 4nt Arrived Shipment of new corsets, bought at a KjKcial price; Prosperity Days Sale New Fall 1 . . : 1 .nr, ind Winter Hosi- eary; ladles black. Bavy, ailk hose; regular $3.25 t ai.o Ladies' Fiber Silk Hom Prosperity Days ...... 0.V Ladies' Fine Mercerized Hose; sale price tOc Ladies Cashmere Hose; Prosperity Days 49c Ladies Heavy Cotton ho.e; Prosperity Days ..,.. Xic iissks hoym, chiijw i;kxs iksf fall and wixtkk WKK.'IITH : Mioses'. Chndren'S I Hark and brown hose ....i.S&f Boys' IUack Hear Brand Hose, extra strong; Prosper ity Days sale i.40e Children's ' Woolen Hose fail weights: Pro peril y 1 Days sale. 75c 55c.. . . .Xic Ladies'. Misses'. Children s. Men's and Boys Gloves; new fall gloves, wide assort ment; Prosperity Day sal at 'Ji to 40 per reat I IK I) I C- TIOXS . silk; POPLINS, -t 9q All colors, yard TAFFETAS, SATINS, all 1 n O colors, the yard $3.43, fUBS pliJO GINGIIAilS, best assortment of Ginghams, f plaids and stripes, r r I yjrrds .HEAVY CHEVIOT,' J0-Incb, 3 yards ) DOMESTICS ik a TVon-L- V- f 1 .the yard....,..... OOC i HOPE MUSLIN, 0rk Ihe yard.... OjC r ivpv itl- t i,',.v iur lauic ikunners OCf and Scarfs, yard OOC TURKISH TOWELS, 40 Q inehes by 42 inches, each uOC III "V ff- fT t Each Z9C LINEN CRASH TOWELINO nn the yanl ,..UC TURKISH TOWELIN(J, the yard......... PILLOW SL11S 42.inehes by 36 inches.. TABLE LINENS, C4 inch inercerizetl, yard 35c 49 c 95c i : AS E MENT ECONOMY MarD.sussest Hats BLANKETS i 700 IlLANKETS in a irreat clear-away Sale, bought at a hi tlix-ourU and will be sold necordinjrh. SUIt-WOOL IlLANKETS, i.ize 72xH). Canvas Gloves 2 pairs 25c LTnderwear 10c Garment Pails 55c Large size Glasses 9c Each 1 1 rou in. t 23c Hamlkerrhicfs Three for 5c 39c! NOTIO NS HALF PRICE SHOES, Big assort- i ments $1 CHILDREN'S nOSE IQc HOSE, Ladies' heavy COATS, wide assort grade '.25c-,ncnts $3.95 SWEATERS SI BR003IS -22c COOKING UTENSILS HALF PRICE i -a ot-;r.lls 91.49 Leypir? Mm w Another Three-day Overcoat Sale. Men'i New Fall Overcoats selline In any retail store at $43. THUEE DAYS. . .. , " MACKIXAWS Just recelv?d. Big Shipment af Men's All Wool Mackinaws, broken factory sizes but all sizes in the lot. Regular $19.50 .. .. ..$12.30 ii ...$2.95 QUILTS full sired Quilts, regular $2.95 PILLOWS $1.19 COTTON BATTS $1.45 BLANKETS U. S. ARMY BLANKETS. U. S. Wovl Army Blanketx, dark grey, full fcize .tV) GOWNS Ladies and tneu'a ....$1.95 COTTON BLANKETS, raze Gix76 QUILTS, heavy M .VI, threenlay sale $.t.OU UILIX)WS, all-feather pilluu'H 3-roUNI) ROLL COTTON, pure white .titchetl Batt... 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