The Best and Largest Paper in Polk County.
D A L L A S O R E G O N J U N E 13. 1907
vol . xxxm.
N O .».
NEED A DRINK.
FROM EVA WASH.
Telit of Pleasure Trips Around A Drinking Place Sorely Needed
Seattle.
i
in Dallas.
Don’t Overlook
T im e and again it has been brought
Portland, Oregon, June 0, 1(^)7.
Dear Item izer: My Polk County to our notice that Dallas stands greatly
in need of some place where the visit
friends may enjoy a brief recital of my ing public can obtain refreshment in
recent delightful observations mud ex- the wav of a cold drink of fresh water,
pefiences on Puget Sound. In going cH|M*cially the ladies and children.
the 230 miles between Dallas and He* There are, of course, water taps at the
i ear of moat of the stores, hut the busy
uttle I saw everyw here abundant e v i merchant, ami his clerks, especially on
dences of progress and prosperity and days when there is a large crowd in
noted a large travel in all directions. town, has hardly the inclination or de
My aunt, Mrs. Lizzie Grant, met me at sire to attend wuntsof all w ho may come
on such an errand and besides it oc
the train in Seattle and caused me to casions a jam in the store not conduc
spend a most charming week at her tive to th e ‘rapid dispatch of business.
home. H er husband, Capt. Thomas None of our merchants have raised
Grant, who has had charge of the steam complaint ¿bout it, hut any one o f fair
mind can eesilv conceive that in time it
ers on the Sound for many years, is now will become a nuisance o f no -mall
in command of the beautiful excursion» 'moment, ntore especially when the taps
steamer, Yoaem ite, which has a capac are often times jneedbd for other pur
ity of 1500 passengers and is constantly poses. The remedy is a public drink
ing fountain on our main street, where
engaged in taking large pleasure parties ’ »oth humans and qnadrepeds can satis-
to interesting points all around tin “v their desire for the life giving fluid.
Mr. W illiam
Sound. The lioat may l>e chartered b\ In conversation with
lodges or individuals at $750 a day to Grant yesterday, he suggested that a
make any desired excursion and when fountain might well lie placed on the
not specially engaged makes short a f east side of Main street at the inter
ternoon and -vening trips. It has an section of th f middle cross walk ami the
electrical piano and the hand is paid front walk to the court house. That
$1 ikH) a month. There is a fine dancing there It would in no way interfere with
floor which accomodates from 40 to 50 travel, 1 h * easily accessible for both
couple and a special dancing master. teams and people and a boon of incal-
A trained nurse is carried to care for cuable benefit to our visitors. It is pre
babies or any one who may become sick. sumed that the water company would
A firstclass restaurant furnishes all gladly furnish the water ftee for such
kinds of light refreshments but no a laudable undertaking, and it would
strong drinks can be had. Sometimes not cost our city council any great sum
half a dozen automobiles are taken along to put in a cement fountain adaptable
C o p y r ig h t I 907 by
to scout through the country at stop to the purposes suggested. l«ef us have
Hart Schaffner í í M arz
ping places. During the week my un such a convenience ami 1>efore July 4th
d e and aunt took me all over the Sound if possible.
in their steamer, the scenery being
' unique and grand
One evening our
trip was past the navy yard at Bremer
ton, where the brilliantly lighted war
ships made a pretty picture. In the e x
cursion to Port Townsend we had a
carriage d rive through the city and went
by the Custom House and the Marine
K raber is sorry be cannot accomodate
hospital located there. Our vessel also
Nearly a year ago Harry Stutsman,
all who want berries, but promises to
steamed close to Irondale, where large*
plant a bigger patch next year.
quanities of iron are being smelted. engineer of the Burnside bridge, pur
Rhododendrons, the Washington state chased a farm of 180 acres in Polk coun
These Oregon people have received
flower, grow in profusion around there. ty on the W ¡¡la mette river. 38 miles
patents during the last w eek: V . K.
This year be will liar-
A!>olit 600 people went on our lon gest! from Portland
Cambpell, Portland, interchangeable
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trip to
state capital,
Olympia,
and I j vest a big crop . of fruit. His man in
j and adjustable screw driver and com
had an electric ear ride to T u in w a ter,! charge reports that there will he 1000
bined tool holder ; W . E. Carter. H u n
where the famous Olympia beer is \ bushels of peaches, between 4000 and
tington, hay stacker; T. C. H ill, P o rt
made. Eu route to Olym pia we passed 5000 bushels of prunes, 1000 bushels
land, metallic beam or gird er; W . D.
On going to bin office M onday to learn Tacoma, the government penetentiary of first class apples and 6*00 bushels of
M cM illan, Union, puzzle.
the news of the police court, we were in on M cN eil’ s island and the Insane Asy Bartlett pears. Last spring Mr. Stats
lum at Steilacoom. As we passed Mc man had set out 400 English walnut
D A LLA S , OREGON
formed that Hie Honor bad ekipped out
N e il’ s Island our ham! serenaded the trees, all of which are thriving. The
for
Baker
C
ity,
and
that
hie
purpose
was
prisoners by playing “ Cheer up Mary ” farm is on the hanks of the W illam ette
A ll kinds of meals, inclu din g
to bring home a bride. Irately the Judge
One of the favorite excursions is up river so that boats mav land within 200
firth and poultry.
Saiitdac-
H
ood's canal, which leads straight into feet of the orchards. The first of the
liae l>cen given to nocturnal ramble« and
tion guaranteed.
the Olympic mountains where the seen- year water overflowed the orchard and
other evidences of a mad desire to com ery is said to equal that of Switzerland, left a deposit of nine inches of silt on
mune with himself alone, hut we really
Seattle is a beautiful city and is aroing the ground, which act 9 as a fertilizer.—
had no idea that ouryoung friend Cupid ahead with race horse speed. E v e r y - i Portland Journal,
body
seems in a good humor and all
had landed a solar plexus blow, and
work together in the interest of their
that that was the reason of his extrem e
town. The people live well, dress well
For those who have any form o f blood
a 1 »tra ctio n . In fact we can in no way be and are trying to make the most o f life
called a party to the crime, hut remeni- as they go along. I never had a more disorders; who want new, rich blood
and
plenty » of
Fluid E x
A IR L 1 B
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ORKUON.
«• it, try
• . this:
If
i bering the days of our youth, when this enjoyable or more instructive trip.
Pitl-fl nn>1 inammn nre «njonrnins for ,ra<t Dandelion, one-half on
« nee; Corn-
; self same overjK»weringgod, had even ns a few week« at !I2‘ „ Oran.l Avenue. P0“ 1» ) Kar^on, one oun.-e; ('»„.p ou n d
i in his fast embrace, we overlook his not Portland, while I am 'finishing up my Kvrnp Saraapnr.lla thn-eounre,. Shake
Soft drinks in season, cigars and ♦
' making us acquainted with the fact I k *- shorthand and tvpew riti..K eourae at 'veil .n a bottle and take in en.pooi.ful
tobacco. Fresh candies.
Arm strong’ ? bueinea» college. Then dose^ after eaeh meal at bedtime
Any
fore his departure, and append a cutting
for-ev era l veara our home i* to he at
pharmacy ran mu.pl.v the
| from the Baker City Herald :
Uerkelev, California, where fu n to enter ''t e n t-a t «m all coat. This ia the |.re-
«cript.on whieh when made up, m « all-
Next Wednesday, June 12, M i«a Leta the atat’e univeraitv.
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, ed The vegetable Treatment ; by oth-
I M cK im o f this city, will be united in mar
KIPU/ 1 I R R A P Y R flf llfQ
| c * t * h , the Cyclone Blood Purifier.”
It
riage to Mr. Lott Brown, of Dallas, who
a
n t n L ID Iv A IV I D U U Iw .
j acts gently and certainly does wonders
wan form erly with Butcher, Clofford &
for some people who are sickly, weak
Correll.
The
contracting
parties
are
INSTRUCTOR ON
sorts. and is known to relieve
...
,
,
and out of sorts,
wellknown and highly respected in Bil
The following traveling library books p,.,.iou(( |(>I1)Mtlindin>t
of r|,e„ma-
ker City, where they have a host of
,ve just iH-en re v iv e d ,,t the public Hsm aiH,
chronic backache. Make
friends who wish them joy on the mat library and they are fully up to the high
some up and try it.
rimonial voyage.
T h e b e st k in d o i a testim o n ia l —
si a miaul which the other three sets so
Studio: Koom 2, W ilson building,
Judge and Sirs. Brown are expected far received have been :
“ S o ld fo r o v e r s i x t y y e a r s .”
Dallas, Oregon.
to arrive here tomorrow noon, when
About Australia and New Zeland—
they will be given a reception at the
S ' •o J . u • u d u f a o C t o., u m a o '
home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown, only Billy, Australian L ife in Town and
SARSAPARILLA.
C
o
u n try: Clemens (M ark T w ain ,) Fol
the fam ily being invited.
» ! S.
lowing the Equator; Kellogg, Australia
As yet we have not had the pleasure
CHLRrtY Pi ; TORAL.
o f Mrs. Brown’s acquaintance, but re- and the Island of the Sea ; Kingsley, i
report has it that she is one of Baker’ s Recollections o f G eoffry H am lvn ; Lan* I
D. H ill, P ro p rieto r.
fairest daughters, and is as accomplish caster. Sons o ’ Men (Short s to rie s);;
Lovd , Newest Engl a ml.
W h ile the second week of our N ew
Main . . 4 MUi recti.
ed as she is good looking.
Romance of the W est— Abbott. Chris port contest finds not many of the con
As
to
Lott,
well
we
have
all
known
him
M ea ls a t a ll hours. S h o rt ord ers
topher
Carson;
Cheney.
The
W
av
of
the
from infancy, and no one can say truth
testants thoroughly awake and working,
Regu lar dinners.
O ysters In
fully aught against him. By superior North (A lask a) ; ( ’ lister, Boots and Sad
Furnished room s.
merit, he has now risen to the high city dles ; Forsythe, T h rillin g Dave in Arm y yet nearly 3000 votes were cast, hut with
office he holds, and his standing at the L ife : Ingersoll, An Island in the A ir (for no relative change in the leadership.
Best lubricant for axles in the
bar for a y o u »g man is most gratifying. b o y s ); Laut, Vikings of the Pacific; Miss Morrison, of Independence, has
world— long wearing and very ad
It is only a question of years until he Roosevelt,The Wilderness H un ter; V ale been doing some good work, and Miss
goes higher. W ith no bail habits, am The M, M. C., A Story of the G reat
hesive.
Florence Palmer, of Dallas, lias been
bition unlimited, and the knowledge of Rockies (for girls.)
Makes a heavy load draw like a
!mw to get there. Lott Brown will soon
Surprising Adventures— Harbour. Four entered the race by her friends with
light one. Saves half the wear on
'‘how himself a credit to his fam ily, the in Cam p: Civil W ar Stories, retold from already 1000 votes to her credit. N ex t
wagon and team, and increases the
county, and the state.
St. T^icholss; Eggleston, The Bale week we expect a large vote from many
The Item izer wishes the happy couple Marked Circle X : Kipling. Plain Tales
earning capacity of your outfit.
♦ he happiness they are entitled too-—ami from the H ills; M ott, Jules of the Great sou roes.
Ask your dealer for Mica A x li
that is more than falls to the ordinary H e a rt; True, On G uard! against Tory
Last Tuesday’ s vote:
Qrtase.
lot.
and Tarleton ; Verne, Tour of the W orld
CH APERO NE.
•
STANDARD
250
tlm W o ir T>a>8 5 W py,nan’ The l!,HMe ° f Mrs. H. A. Hampton, Rocca.
OIL CO.
200
Entertaining Stories— Brown, Para-
M*$ty, Lola
The average man cannot afford to d ise ; Eggleston, A Captain in the Ranks ; Mrs. Anderson, Buena Vista.
300
employ a physician for every slight ail Eliot, M iddlem areh; Goldsmith. Vicar Mrs. C. A. Sykes, Popcorn
300
ment or injury that may occur in his '»f Wakefield ; Grant, The Bachelor’ s
1(N)
family, nor can he afford to neglect Christmas; Longhead. The Man who Mrs. J. W . McCmw, McCoy..
75
them as soslightan injury asthe scratch was G u ilty; Stowe. Old town Folks; Mrs. Win. Fuqua, Parker..
■ »f a pin has been known to cause the Trumbull, Mistress Content Craddock; Mrs. R. Bush, Kings V a lle y..
71
loss of a limb. Hence every man must Webster, The W heat Princess.
75
Mrs. J. E. Smith, Dallas. . . .
from necessity be his own doctor for
75
Stories for Girls— Jackson. Hunter Mrs. Singleton, Falls ( ’itv
this class of ailments. Success often
75
depends upon prompt treatment, which ont* ot rn n n orlo» : Johnston - T h o Little \| rf. N ellie T «to m , I ta ll««
Colonel s H olidays; Oxley, The hainilv
can only l»e had when suitable medicines
Y O C N G L A D IE S
are kept at hand. <’ hand>erlain’ s R em on W h eels; Richards, Hildegarde’ s Miss Veva Morrison, In d .........
<S> (S > < 0
edies have been in the market for many H oliday; W h itn ey, W e G irls; W oolsey,
years and enjoy a good reputation. The Barberry Bush, and other stories; Miss Floreoee Palmer, Dallas,.
Sallowness Transformed
Miss Mira L u c h s , Rickreall
! Cham berlain’s, colic, cholera, and d i Yonge, The Dove in the Eagles Nest.
to D u s k y Beauty
Of all Kinds
Practical and
Inform ing Books— Miss D elbert Nelson, Perrydale
arrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints,
A dark skin becomes fascinating
j Cham berlain’s Cough
Remedy
for George, Pn>gress and Poverty ; G illette. Miss Veva Bums, Dallas
Fresh and Toothsome
when delicately soft, underspread
coughs, colds, croup and whooping Economics of Rond Construction : Home
with the radiant glow which indi
| cough. Cham berlain’s Pain Balm, (an Building and Furnishing: Lavel. Italian Miss A llie Füller, Dallas
cates a healthy, active skin. Robcrt-
! tntiscptic lin im ent) for cuts, bruises, C ities: Merwin, Thomas Jefferson : Ore Miss Vera Cosper, Dallas ........
ine keeps the skin refined in quality,
burns, sprains, swellings, lame hack gon— Board of Horticulture, Report Miss Viola Gardner, Falls C
keeps pores free from clogging waste
. , . ...... ..
and rheumatic pains. Cham berlain’* 1903-1604: Richards, The Art of Right ..
and stimulates the tiny capillaries to
Stomach and liver tablets for constipa D ivine: Trout. S.,„thorn H L to m e n o f M,H" A,lil » '" " « " « • 'w r .
contribute t he color which charms m
the
Old
Regime.
Miss
Edna
Hall. Dallas
tion, bitionsne-s and stomach troubles.
Monde and brunette alike. Robert-
The best in th$ city,
Chamberlains Salve for diseases of the
Wonder-Stories and Other Good Rmiks Miss Pearl Burke, Dallas.
inc is certain protection against tan,
Froze just right
skin. One bottle of each of these five — Arabian N igh ts; Arnold A Gilbert.
All votes must I k * voted
sunburn and freckles if applied be
of delicious flavor.
irepa rat ions coats but $1.25. For sale Stepping Stones to Literature, second week as secured. The ballot
fore exposure to sun or wind.
ry Stafrin Drug Co.
render, Burroughs Squirrels and Other this office and when votes are given out
Spreads like an imperceptible sheen
Fur-lK*nrers; Burt, Poems every Child they must be voted at once. No holding
ofjpiuze ovCr skin surface, forming a
Should
know , Carroll, A lice’ s Adven back will be allowed, aa it make» Ksi
shield stimulating and preserving a
ture«
in Wonderland : Fmehlich A Show much trouble on final count.
delicate, lustrous beauty.
In our last issue we announced the T ext Books o f Art Education, 4th year;
JiA jm r DngfUt TODJT
A r s frm utmgU i f
engagement of Miss Ruth Fugate, of Heller, Snowdtop and other storie*;
Mon month, and Mr. Hubert (ioode. o f Kupfer, Lives and Stories W orth Re
Best of everything
Halem, authorized as we supposed by mem bering; Lam b. Tales from Shakes-
The p ort’ s exclamation : “ O L ife ! I
the young lady’s mother, as a letter per- ?*e»re; St. Nicholas Christmas B<*ok; fael thee Isamding in mv veins,” is a
In that line, and as
potting to lie signed by her to that ef Scu lder, Fables and Folk Stories ; War- joyous one. Persona that can rarelv or
fresh as It can be
fect. was received at this office. It turns
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + -; out to be a hare faced forgery. These I reu. From Septem tier to June ith N a* never make it, in honesty to themselves,
procured.
I tore.
are among the most unfortunate. They
vonn* yieople are regarded as worthy hv
Extra New Volumes. Fiction— Deland, do not live, hut exist ; for to live implies
all who know them and are respected j The Awakening o f Helena R itch ie; !>e more than to I k *. T o live is to I k * well
| by the faculty and student lmdy of the la P ru n n s Man from A m eric*; Dillon, and strong—to aria»: feeling equal to the
J
j normal and alii»« ugh they are friends ! TV * le a d e r : I«ooke, Beloved Vg«jalm»id ; ordinary duties o f the flay, anil to retire
Special-Pack
yet h re is nothhig to warrant such an j llu ik er, Concerning Paul and Fiametta. no* overcome by them —to feel life iNmnd-
issnmption as wa* sent to us over Hie
Berries Delivered
ing in their veins. A medicine that haa
forged signature of the lady’s mother.
All the leading
made thousands of people, men, women,
Freeh
We editors are always up against it in
and any price you
well and strong, has accomplished a
this respect and have to give news items
Pains in the stomach, colic and dr great work, b ellow in g the richest hies-
want to pay_______
Every Day
sometimes on very slim authority, but arrhoea, are quickly releived bv the use t inga, and that medicine is Hood's Har-
in this instance we certainly thought o f Cham berlain’ s Colic, Cholera and M i>arilla. The weak, run down, or de-
we were secure enough to warrant pub Diarrhoea Rem edy. F o r s a le by Stafrin bilitated, from any cause, should not
lication.
Drug Co.
fail to take it
Ito u ild n up the whole
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1 system, changes d is ta n c e into life, ami
C. L. Starr is now «levoting his whole
Miss Anna and F.va Peterson have m* k « i life more abounding. W e are
Is T h e P l a c e .
attention to the editing of the Falls C ity gone to Missouri on a visit to their ? lad to aay these words in Its favor to
Logger.
grandmother.
j the readers of our columns.
BOYS’ AND YOUNG MENS’SUITS
the Fact
E v e ry mother
a special effort to «Ires
h er boys in the
that we have a good stock of
shoes, and can give you best val
ues for your money. Our line of
Ladies’ Oxfords in Patent Colt,
Vici and White Canvas can’t be
beaten anywhere. Mens’ Patent
Blucher Oxfords for $ 3.50 as good
as you can buy elsewhere for more
money. We are after your busi
ness and on good business princi
ples, assuring you courteous treat
ment and good merchandise at
the right price.
CAMPBELL & HOLLISTER’S
Cash Store.
e >t and
PALACE CIGAR STORE,
|
MISS M. OLIVE SMITH
PIANO AND ORGAN.
J . A Lynch $
Barber Shop
•¡mm®
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Main Street
W ith three chairs am i
two bath tubs th ey a l
ways give you firstclass
w ork
!
CONFECTIONERY
I
A Lamentable Event.
TROPICAL FRUITS
Life.
ROBERTINE
CIGARS
I
W . H. K R A B E R
X
Colic and Diarrhoea.
JOHNSON BROS
At 10 u d 4 o’clock at C.
L Crider aad Horace Web-
iÄ irjD k r
DALLAS
CITY BANK
Dalla«, Oregon.
A GOOD WATCH
R.C. CRAVEN
W . G. V A S S A L L
O P T IC IA N
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I
Guhicr
D IR k 'C T O ««:
C. H. MORRIS,
DA I. LAS
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X. L. Butler, R. C. Craven, D. L. K ey t
M. M. Ellia, \V. G . V * « * ! l .
This hank ia pleased to
*0 1 1 «
disposal of its customer« the tecilil.es
gained during many year« of continauua
Hervice and growth.
Was never to be gotten so easily as now, and here. W ith a stock
of watches on hand, sufficient to equip any two jewelry stores in
town, we can sell you a good time ke« per anywhere from $3 up to
$250. Everyone of them we guaradtec for live years. Gold watch
es from $10 up. The liest movements, finest eases.
JE W E LE R
B. F. JONES
Attorney-at-Law
OREGON
IN D E P E N D E N C E ,O *.
We have Suitings for Ladies and
Children. Fancy Dress Shirts
for Men and Boys.
Prohale work « ppecialtv.
i
o n u m e n t
M
ff>
You are mo*t cordially invited to our »tore
for the purpose of inspecting the New Spring
and Summer Wearables.
SECOND WEEK’S BALLOT.
Every Man Hit own Doctor.
A
A RELIABLE PLACE T O TR A D E .
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Fotgft."
C. L. H A W K IN S ^
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We are showing; many exclusive styles, one of a pat
tern, and we are very confident the new ideas as
well as the fairness of our prices will prove to be
of (treat Interest to you.
M ica Axle Grease
r,
time.
THE
BEE
HIVE
STORE.
DALLAS,
OREGON
Miss Morrison Leads the Girls, and
Mrs. Sykes the Chaperones.
ijers?»
DALLAS RESTAURANT
this
of the Juvenile Section in
this store will interest yon
and demonstrate how easy
it is to dress well aad save
money on all your purchas
ing-
Prepare This Yourself.
J
it
it
h alf hours inspection
At any rate, you seem to be
getting rid of it on auction-sale
p rin c ip le s: “ going, going,
g-o-n-e ! ” Stoo the auction
with Ayer’s h a ir Vigor. It
certainly checks falling hair;
no mistake about this. It acts
as regular medicine; makes
the scalp healthy. Then you
must have healthy hair, for
it’s nature’s way.
R. J. Evans, Proprietor.
counts,
tomers, it is this store
at just
Harry Stutsman, an Old Polk Boy,
Realizes Handsomely.
Bui) H a ir
at Auction?
ever
pared to please its cus
Meat Market
GORKE & SHAW
lf a p j r e a r -
a store was ever pre
Our Police Judge Takes as Bride
Miss Leta Me Kim, of Baker
City.
Cold Storage
gar*
season
counts just now, and
ASSUMES THE YOKE.
n g t , THE BEST PRIUTEtl
this
oi the year.
nnee
new -
neatest
incuts a«
POLK FARMS THE STUFF.
%
makes
.
■ »■ f "W
W .J . S T O W ,
TRUCKMAN.
D a lla s : O re p o a
A fair «h are o f p itro o w g . «o lia ited
>nd » II o-dera p rom ptly Sited.
F. S. RAMSEY, Racket store
ORECON.
DALLAS,
1 - A L F R E D BOORS«
39
Painter, Paper Haager .aad
Decorater
FISKE, THE BEST PRINTER.
Both inside and outiide.
W ork done in a satiafae-
lory manner, l&tertt atyla*
of the art and completa
, ^
satisfaction guaranteed.
% G ive me a trial and be convinced.
| Dallas,
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ELECTRICITY FOR LIGHTING IS ONLY EXPENSIVE 10 PEOPLE
W HO ARE WASTFUl AND CARELESS 10 YOU, WHO ARE
NATURALLY CAREFUL, II DOFS NOI COME HIGH.
Oragon.
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It is economical because it can be «juickly turned off when not nee«hd. With
gas or kerosene there is the temptation to let light burn when not meded, to
save bother of lighting and adjusting,
In some homes the electric lij:ht bill
amounts to only about $2 per month. Y o u can probably get some kind «»f artifi
cial light for less moneythan electric light, but does it save you anything when it
limits opportunities for work and recreation, ruins y<»ur eyesight, nirnhea your
walls, mars decora'.ions and increases household work.
Y o u can probably
save a dollar to-morrow by going without vour meals, Lmt it w o u ld n ’t be econ
omy.
It is not so much what you save, but, how you save, that counts.
We
are alw ays ready to explain the “ ins and outs” of the lighting proposition to
you, f a l l on u s o r phone to us.
W e are never too busy to talk business.
Willamette Valley Company
E . W . K E A R N E S , Manager, Dallas, Oregon.
Office on M ill utreet, just north of the court bonne.
Phone«:
Bell, 421, Mutual, 1237.