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About Corvallis gazette. (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 11, 1908)
L THE CORVALLIS GAZETTE Published Tuesdays and Fridays by the Gazette Publishing Co., for $2.00 per annum, or 2o per cent discount if cash is paid in advance. THE PRESIDENTS' MESSAQE President Roosevelt's annual message was transmitted to both houses of Congress Tuesday. It is a voluminous and exhaustive document, treating mainly of the public measures and needs which Congress has failed to provide effective laws for during all the Presidents' administra tion. The recommendations made by the President are nu merous and, if Congress would enact legislation in accordance witli the suggestions of the ex ecutive, the entire nation would be much benefitted. Among the most important recommenda tions are those pertaining to the national control of combinations ; the supervision of all railroads by the Interstate Commerce Commission; the limit of the power of injunction and other salutary measures for the bene fit of labor; the preservation of forests and all natural resources; the improvement of inland wa terways; the establishment of postal savings banks and of local parcels post on rural routes; the Federal control of fisheries; the improvement of the army and navy; the granting of American citizenship to Porto Ricans; the admission of Arizona and New Mexico as separate states and many other sensible suggestions for the good of the nation. It is not at all probable that Con gress will do any of the good things recommended by the President for the reason that the time will be spent in a senseless attempt to get even. More's the rity- THE CHRISTMAS SHOPPER The Christmas shopper and that means everyone who has a dollar to spend in the Christmas season is the annual recipient of abundar.t advice as to the ad vantages of early shopping. In a number of cities the promulga tion of this advice has taken or ganized form. We have what are termed "Consumers' Leagues," originating, as we believe, in Philadelphia, the principal pur pose of which seems to be to en courage and persuade the pros pective buyer of Christmas gifts to buy early and avoid the rush. The advice is positively good- It appeals to the sober common sense of every person; and to ac cept it and act upon it is demon strably advantageous to mer chants, clerks and the purchasing public. To what extent does it become effective? This is a question that is best answered by the individual pur chaser. It is a question which the individual purchaser should E (BABSPET& MmoU si IE a In Resolve to visit us. We have something suitable for every member of the family,. HOUDAY UNE OF PICTURES Framed and unframed now on display. Special Prices on Children's Vehicles Irish Mail, Express Wagons, Go-Carts. regard as concerning himself or herself. It really suggests an individual duty and service of self interest that, properly appre ciated, would make the advice most effective. 'r -The advantages of early Christ mas buying to all concerned have been dwelt uponlso frequently and so fully as to preclude rhe utterance of anything new.on the subject." The better service to the buyer from the greater leisure of the seller; the avoidance of the cruel nervous strain and physical fatigue of the time-honored Christmas rush have been forci bly and convincingly presented. Bat all this goes for naught, un less each person who intends to buy Christmas goods shall con sider the counsel as a matter of individual concern. Suppose that we should abandon the idea that the suggestion of early buying was intended for that indefinite aggregation known as the gener al public, and that we were to consider, each in his individual capacity, that it . was meant for us; thar. the advantage was ours and was worth the while. What would follow? v The Christmas holiday, in its practical aspects, would be rationally observed; in most appreciative manner we would do ourselves a benefit and evince our good will toward all others. THE NEXT GOVERNOR Prominent Men Mentioned as Candidates. There is now considerable guessing being done by state politicians as to who will be the next candidate for Governor of Oregon. While the Secretary of State will fill out Governor Chamberlain's unexpired term, in the event of the Governor be ing elected to the United States Senate, still the next general election is not so far distant and fence building has already been commenced to corral the big prize. Among the prominent Repub licans who have thus far been mentioned for the office are the names of S. L. Kline, of Corval lis, president of the Oregon Re tail Grocers' Association; Dr. James Withycombe, of OAC, Corvallis; ex-State Senator C. W. Ilodson, president of the Portland Commercial Club; J, II. Ackerman, State Superin tendent of Public Instruction; J. W. Bailey, State Food and Dairy Commissioner; Dr. An drew C. Smith, former State Senator; Thomas Ryan, of Ore gon City, and District Attorney George J. Cameron. The Demo crats thus far have given pref erence to State Railway Com missioner Oswold West; Mayor Harry Lane, of Portland, and ex-District Attorney John Man ning. llie mention of the name of La irao asff Bangjm, TdDtD considering the problem of t S. L Kline for the highest office in the state is a compliment both to that gentleman and to his' home city. Mr. Kline has a wide acquaintance throughout the state and his position as---presi-dent of the Oregon Retail Groc ers' and ; Merchants Association has brought him into personal: contact with the ' leading, busi ness men of the commonwealth. Should he receive the nomina-. tion and be elected, there is no question but what he would give Oregon a conservative and business-like administration, while his loyalty to r the Republican party is unquestionable. MONEY FOR ROADS Preciucts of Benton County Raise Special Fond. The people of Benton county are becoming more and more interested in the vital subject of good roads. This is evidenced by the fact that the various pre cincts in the county have volun tarily taxed their respective propertj' owners, and raised a special fund from the levy, of $y,929.74 for the purpose of im proving the public roads. The regular road and bridge fund of the county now amounts to $15,137.27 and with the spec ial levy referred to will make $25,067.01 available for road and bridge work. Last year the road and bridge levy was two mills, but the court this year has under considera tion a levy of five mills and this, with the constantly increasing value of property in Benton county, will treble the available road fund and make possible the permanent improvement of the highways. The largest assortment in the city of Xmas Booklets at best prices. P. O. Sfore. 12-ll-4t Delicious in Montana Read this letter from Mr. R. A. Rollins, a prominent orchardist of the Flathead, Valley "Delicious (Stark Delicious) has proven a success with me and have been foootaing it for three years. At the State Farmers' Institute Meeting held at Rollins June 26, 1908, at which were present, Hon. Fred Whiteside, Prof. Linfield, Mgr. Experi ment Station, Prof. Wilcox and others, I exhibited Delicious apples as sound as when taken from the trees the previous fall. The flavor was still excellent. I have therefore, with good reason, given Delicious a reputation in this valley." Have you tasted this royal fruit? Seeing and tasting it will open your eys make you understand why you cannot afford not to- have your orchard liberally planted with it. , Send us, 25 cents today to pay partial express charges and we will send a box of 3 specimens. (No charge is made for the fruit). The 25 cents we will refund on the first order of trees you send us. Write for our Stark Fruit Book which gives accurate information about all varieties worthy of planting Apple, Peach. Pear. Apricot, Cherry, Berry Fruits, Grape, etc., etc Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Company Louisiana Missouri U. S. A You Taife Mo Chances When You Buy Groceries At Thts Store All our -goods are guaranteed to ..ivt comply with the ;i Pure Food Law. We have the best a IUC UCOt, ,m We Want Your Business Nodes Grocery AN AMBER OL RECORD At 50 Cents Gives the same amount ot Entertain ment as two regular Edison Records at 35 Cents THE AMBEROL IS A NEW RECORD WITH A new EECORD Graham New Location Larger Stock Better Inducements These are the attractions we now have to offer our patrons, and we want everybody to know that our line of Staple and Fancy Groceries, Grain, Feed, and Seeds Comprise the best that can be procured, and our prices are making us lots of new customers. We Have Everything That's Good to Eat M. TILLERY xn.:, RUir.' Sam id St.. Next to Small's Bakery TTUUuviu J" Occidental Lumber Co. Successors to Corvallis Lumber Co. We are here to supply your needs in the Lumber line. Please call on J B IRVING for information and prices. And take notice that if we have not got exactly what you want we will Sget it for you Benton County Lumber Co. Manufacturers of all kinds of fir Lumber, Mouldings, Cedar Posts, Sawed and Split. Gedar Shakes Dealers in Doors, Windows, Lime, Brick, Cement, Shingles, etc. (first national bank OF CORVALLIS, OREGON Transacts a general conservative banking business. Loans money on approved security. Drafts bought and sold and money transferred to the principal cities of the United States Europe and other foreign countries. and nothing but & Wells G. 0. BASSET r, Local Mer. house Decorating FOB PAINTING AND PAPERING SEE W. . Paul. Ind. 488. lt ATTORNEYS J. F, YATES, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. Office up Btafre in Zierolf Building. Only set of abstracts in Benton County S. R. BRYSON ATTORNEY-AT LAW. Office in Poet Office Building, Ooi val ue, Oregon. JOSEPH H. WILSON, ATTORNEY-et-law. Office Burnett Bldg. Prac tice n all State and Federal courts. Notary Public. Abstracts. Land Titles PHYSICIANS B. A.CATHEY, M. D., PHYSICIAN and Surgeon. Rooms 14, Bank itaild ing. Office Hours : 10 to 12 a. m., 2 to 4 p. m. Residence: cor. 5th and Ad ams Sta. Telephone at office and res idence. CorvaJlifl. Oregon. W.T. ROWLEY, M. I, PHYSICIAN and Surgeon. Special attention given to the Eye. Nose and Throat. Office in Johnson Blag. Ind. 'phone at of fice and lesidence. UNDERTAKERS M. S. B0VEE, FUNERAL DIRECT or and Licensed Embalmer. Suc cessor to Bovee & Bauer Corvallis, Oregon. Iud. Phone 45. Bell Phone 241. 89tf HENKLE & BLACKLEDGE. UNDER takers and licensed embalmers, South Main St., Corvallis, Or. HOMES FOR SALE WE HAVE SEVERAL PARTIES who are looking for homestad locations or relinquishments, also some good timber claims. If you know of any good homesteads or timber claims it will pav you to write us. Address TNA REALTY COMPANY, 225 Failing Building, Portland. Oregon. DRESSMAKING! All kinds at the home of 12. OY YATES 14th and Harrison Sts. Phone Ind. 575 THIS COLD FOGGY WEATHER Calls for a good warm Overcoat. We have them direct from Corinth Woolen Mills $8.00 to $20.00 A. K. RUSS Dealer in Men's Furnishings CORVALLIS, - - OREGON Thos. Boulden HEADQUARTERS FOR Live and Dressed Poultry, Bone, Grit and Oyster Shells, Prussian Stock and Poultry Tonic, Lice Killer, etc. Pay highest cash market price Lor Poultry, Eggs, Veal and Hogs. C12 Second Street. wtyWWV,t'sV''C SPECIAL I i VALUES on SUITS AND CLOAKS The Best Selection The Latest Styles The Most Reasonable Trices Every Garment Sure to Please HENKLE & DAVIS1 THE HOUSE FURNISHERS ADVERTISE IN THE GAZETTE
