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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 18, 1920)
rc Ten apit;il Journal. Salem. Oregon Expenditures on State Highways For 1 91 9-20 Total $21 ,548,652 A total of I21.54S.652.28 was -expended In state highway con struction. Including forest road projects, during 1919-1920, accord ing to a gummary just prepared by he state highway department here -According to the summary there have been completed in the two year period 347.2 miles of paving, 369 miles of macadam and 761.4 miles of grading. Contracts awarded during the fciennlum totalled 34,419.35 miles of grading, 638.41 miles of macad m and 1000.57 miles of grading wt an aggregate estimated cost of 428,479,980.94, divided into 26 pro jects as follows: Pacific highway 140.65 miles paving, 89.17 miles macadam, 133.89 miles grading, $7,022,041.03. Columbia River highway 106.78 miles paving, 147.82 miles ma cadam, 173. 25 miles grading, $J,- 14,311.23. "West Side Pacific highway 51.26 miles paving, 18.84 miles macadam, 46.53 miles grading, $1, 989,842.42. Salem-Dallas highway 13.07 miles paving, 13.07 miles grading, 4355,000. McMinnville-TIIlamook highway si miles paving, 31.69 miles macad am. 25.34 miles grading, $765,20''. John Day River highway 5 . V 2 miles macadam. S3. 18 miles frail nit;, $1,606,896.97. La Grande-Knterprlse highway 17.75 miles grading, $222,611.28. Tualatin highway 31.95 miles paving, 6.75 miles macadam, 21.2!) miles grading, $841,921.46. Ashland-Klamath Falls highway 5.91 miles macadam, 18.80 miles grading. $318,000. Coos Bay-Roseburg highway 14.17 miles grading, $390,500. La Plni-Lakevlew highway- 12.87 miles macadam, 12.87 miles grading, $154,000. Oregon-VVashinglon highway Sfl. 7 miles paving, 10.48 miles ma cadam, 30.48 miles grading, $1, 070,625.99. Old Oregon Trail highway 6. SO miles paving, 41.71 miles macadam 42.05 miles grading, $891,342.48. Raker - Cornucopia highway 18.05 miles macadam, 27.86 miles! Kradlng, $336,631.77. i Crooked River highway 31.99 miles grading, $331,500. McKenzie River highway 35.10 miles macadam, 65.98 miles grad ing, $888,045. Crater Lake highway 7 miles macadam, 39.55 miles grading, $697,200. Flora-Enterprise highway 6 miles macadam, 13 miles grading, $123,000. Coast highway 32.01 miles pav ing, 23.61 miles macadam, 23.79 miles grading, $1,713,385.61. Corvallis - Newport highway 8,86 miles macadam, 9.30 miles grading, $165,042.63. Mt. Hood Loop highway 14.40 miles grading, $200,000. Grants Pass-Crescent City high way 2.40 miles macadam, 2.40 miles grading, $75,300. Central Oregon highway 27 18 miles macadam, 27.19 miles grad ing, $411,000. Klamath Falls-Lakevlew high way 13.91 miles macadam, 13.91 miles grading, $166,000. The Dalles-California highway 2 miles paving, 78.34 miles ma cadam, 74.95 miles grading, $1, 008,576.09. Willamette Valley-Florence high way 11.29 miles grading, $134, 000. - County roads $48,000. Editor Praises Oregon Weather There is no special virtue in sidestepping the fact that it rains occasionally in Oregon, according to a recent editorial appearing in the Eugene Register. In fact, the Register is inclined to think that the name "Mistland" chosen by the Oregon Growers Co operative Association to advertise Oregon fruits and berries and especially prunes, is most proper. Editorially the Register says: "The finalities that make Oregon fruit especially desirable are the direct results of the Oregon cli mate. Its richness of flavor and its beauty of appearance are com pounded out of the mild, misty winters and the brilliantly sunny summers that are characteristic of Oregon, and the part that is played by the Oregon mists In this alch emy of nature is fully as Important as the part that is played by the sun. "The sun is the ripener. It paints the crimson glories of the Spltzen berg apple and the du'.ry blue black of the prune. It touches th loganberry with its hue of purple and flushes the red cheek of the Royal Anne cherry. "But it is the Oregon mist, with its assurance of abundant 'mois ture in the soil and proper humid ity in the air, that gives to gorge ously colored apple and prune, ber ry and cherry, the juiciness and flavor that makes of them the de lights to the palate that they are." O. A. C. Passes Buck On Querry Asked by Farmer Frank Barnett the Burner farm er is quite indignant at the lack of co-operation extended by the O. A. C. to farmers. He sent them some samples of material he proposed to use as a fertilizer and asked as to Its value and suitability and has been referred to a private chemist to find out at his own expense The reply of the O. A. C. follows. "Mr. Frank Barnett, Burner, Oregon. Dear Sir: You letter of December 10 addressed to O. A. C. has been referred to this depart ment for attention. "For the- analysis and valuation of the material in question we ore obliged to refer you to a commer cial chemist, Mr. E. P. Harding, 602 Worcester building, Portland, Oregon, doubtless will do whatever analytical work you desire at a reasonable charge. I would :up gest, however, that you inform him as to the nature of each particular sample. He naturally would want to know their origin and any use that is being made of them at the present time. Information of that kind would help him to reach some conclusion In placing a value on whatever ingredients he might find contained in the sample. "Yours very truly, "J. S. JONES. "Department of Agricultural Che.n istry." J. L. BUSICK & SONS Wholesale and Retail Distributors VIM GUARANTEED MORE LOAVES FOR A mt in We buy direct from VIM Manufactures; there is no jobbers' profit added to the price of VIM to the consumer. Direct buying en ables us to sell you the best Flour at 20c a sack less. a TUT Buena Vista Briefs Buena Vista, Ore., Dec. 18. Guy Prather, a student at the Ellison White conservatory of music in Portland, arrived in town yester day and will remain with his par ents until after the holidays. Mrs. E. E. Cole of Monmouth was visiting with her sister, Mrs. N. C. Anderson several days this week. Mrs. Gladys Reynolds, who is teaching school at Albany arrived yesterday and will spend the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Reynolds. The series of revival meetings held here for some time will close Sunday night. The meetings have been in charge of Rev. Ebert. No school was held here during the latter part of the week as the teachers were absent, attending the examination in Dallas. Case Is Continued Till December 28 The trial of George Aschenbren ner, charged with rape, was not held yesterday afternoon in the justice court as scheduled. The case was continued by Judge G. F. Unruh until Tuesday, December 28. John Aschenbrenner, son of George Aschenbrenner, is the private prosecutor. A jury recent ly disagreed in a case in which the father was charged with assault and battery. JOURNAL WANT ADS PAY JOURNAL WANT ADS PAY JOURNAL WANT ADS PAY Dallas Knights Entertain Wives at Special Meet Dallas, Ore., Dec. 18. -The en tertainment given at the K. of P. hall last evening by the local Knights for the purpose of enter taining their wives and celebrating the arrival of the Pilgrim Fathers in America was attended about by about 75 Knights and their ladies. One of the charter members, John Ford, who has been a member of the K. of P. for more than 25 years, presided at the meeting. The entertainment was opened by singing "America" followed by a quartette that sang "Pilgrim Fathers." Several musical num bers were rendered later in the evening. The principal address was given by Glen O. Holman who dwelt forcibly upon the teachings and conduct of the Pilgrim Fathers and particularly endeavoring to show that the Pilgrim Fathers who came here preaching freedom in the worship of God were in reality persecutors, as they were radically insistent upon the religious ideals of their particular creed being pre dominant. A banquet was served to those people present after which some of the older members were called upon to give some funny stunts among which was sung "Johnny Smoker" by A. V. R. Snyder and "The Baptist Sermon" by Glen O. Holman. This is the first entertainment the Knights have given thus far for their wives and friends and it is expected that they will be 'con ducted in the future three or four 'times annually. JOURNAL WANT ADS PAY JOURNAL WANT ADS PAY Ohio Football Eleven Starts For Pasadena Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 18. Twenty-three members of the Ohio State University football squad, unde feated champions of the western conference, left this morning for where they will meet the University of California eleven New Year's day. in addi tion to the team and its corps of poaches, trainers and camp follow ers, half a hundred rooters were aboard the special train whtcli is scheduled to land the Buckeyes on the scene of combat next Friday. Two practice sessions are sched uled en route at Denver, Decem ber 20 and Palto Alto, Cal., Decem ber 23 and several shorter stop overs will be made at points where alumni have arranged receptions for the party. The Buckeyes finished their daily practice schedule yesterday with a light workout on a snow covered field. Coach Wilce an nounced that recovery of several men from slight injuries would mean mat an regulars ivuuiu ue in acuon at Pasadena, in cluding "Pete" Stinchcomb, all. American halfback, "Hoge" Work man, quarterback, and other stars. Janitors to Lose Homes If Strike Voted Is Called Chicago, Dec. 18. The Chicago Real Estate Board hn 1 1. ,. . , . . . - . . - it l : i l , .1 the five thousand :mrim,. k janitors who have voted to strike January ist ror a wage increase of $1 a flat with eviction from their living quarters In the ov.Mit nt strike. Apartmtnts are at aoiemi um in Chicago. Clear Baby's Skin With Cuticura Soap and Talcum RmD,Otntmtnt.Tlfwm.2Bfl.e(7w!w Foraampltii S. C. STONE, M. D. CURES CANCERS and does a general office practice. Office Tyler's Drug Store 157 South Commercial Street Only 'a value sufficiently above the average to be realy notable can ac count for the preference motor car buyers show for the Nash Six. Compare it with 'others ; compare the power of its perfected valve-in-head motor, its roominess and comfort, and the really exceptional beauty of its design and finish- And then compare its price. Touring Car $1695. Roadster $1695. Sport $1850. Coupe $2650. Sedan $2895, f. o. b Kenosha. Cord Tires are standard equipment. Salem Nash Company 237 State Street PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS p08ltlvo Proof that he is &i!4 10 ure tubercu. '0"ta y inhal4l m y eii. mate. sv. . - - mr 'ner information id dress mnalent Com Originated by 1 JJfZ.Jl.it Get the OmicMM Fresh, full-cream milk and the otw lected malted grain, reduced to r-"wj The Food-Drink for All A. Used successfully for over lceotJ pv superior io iea, coffee, e A quick lunch readilv Invigorating, Nourishing, Delid Ask for Hr-irlirlr'e at All n. - , nll r0r,nU)D Preoared in a moment hv hricVi,, hot or cold water. Keep at home or 3S " Uifl AskForwGetHorlicI thus Avoiding Imitation, SUBSTITUTES Cost YOU lU vitlV i Write lor tree sample to HotUck's, Dept B, Racine, Win out mnh The Old Reliable Round Package THINKING OF CHRISTMAS GI AND ESPECIALLY OF ONE FOR HER! To decide upon a lovely handbag will be one of I wisest things you can do, for what girl can resist I charm of a new and attractive recticule! Our assortment of beaded handbags are direct portations from the best French and American maken In all styles of bags we have an extensive lot for you! choose from. Vanity Cases $2.79 $7.5j Beaded Bags J5.97-IZU Hnvolnnp Pnrsps - 74t 5.8 Leather Hand Bags - $1.4M12 Children's Bags 36t- There are but a few days remaining in which i choose your gifts. 'Where the PAY AS YOU GO plan simplifies ChAta Worries Some We Make Rolled Oats Ground Oats Ground Barley Rolled Barley Ground Corn Cracked Corn Ground Screen ings Scratchfeed Mill Run Short Middlings Bran WHY WE SELL FOR LESS BECAUSE we buy our feed grown near Salem, no freight. BECAUSE we manufacture our feed in Salem with Salem labor. BECAUSE our feed is sold at Salem manufactured prices. BECAUSE there is no freight or jobbers profits to be added. BECAUSE we sell for cash f. o. b. mill. WHY BUY HIGH Some We Have Wheat Oats Barley Corn Screenings Milo Maze Oat Groats Oil Meal Beef Scraps Egg Mash Alfalfa Meal Hog Fatener Charcoal Shell Grit Cherry City Milling Co. refund your money and you keep the flour. If you don't find VIM to be better we will Blouses of Exquisite Charm! REMEMBRANCE Why not let an attractive blouse solve one i. nristmas uui i team We have an assortment of new blouse u every imaginable style ana tailored models. Blouses of . $3.98- Crepe de Chine, priced at jajM Georgette Crepe pncea ai - j7 48-4'1 Combinations priced at ASK FOR A HOLIDAY BOX 1. &wi$ Ml m Ji CA JSjxt ion -n ide Institution no afto-H "Th Pay As You Go piau Christmas Bills