The Best and Largest Paper in Polk County
OPINIONS DIFFER.
NO. 4.
D A L L A S , O R E G O N , J A N U A R Y 26, I 9 U .
V O L . X X X V I.
APRIL CHICKS.
GENERAL MASSACRE.
“ Subscriber” Upholds Mscadam Well Known Poultry Fancier An- Unlicensed City Dogs Will Get
if Properly Attended to.
swers Our Query
Theirs January 31st.
In looking over the Observer j Last week the Itemizer asked , There are only five more days
of January 20th, I find another j the question why it was, as | left in which to comply with the
article written by its worthy ed- seemed the general rule, neces-( dog license law, and judging
itor condemning the macadam sary to wait until April to hatch from appearances today the chief
streets of Dallas and calling them ! chicks, and gave it as our opin- is going to have quite a job on
makeshifts, and I think it is tim e; ion that this was simply a custom his hands rounding up and dis-
for someone to set the people brought from colder climates and posing of the untaxed canines,
right on the matter. 1 am not persevered in here even after i So far only nine dogs have been
going to find any particular fa'ilt! modern methods of incubation paid on, as follows:
with a hard surface street, and 1 had generally become the rule.
No 1—W L Tooze, Wolf,
especially the Hassam pavement, ■ We are substantiated in this
No 2—John Munson, King,
which in. reality is a concrete opinion by Mr. F. E. Myer, the
No 3—Emma Nixon, Snip,
roadbed, and one which the wri- noted Smithfield breeder of sin- No 4—A Robinson, Scotty,
ter prefers over any other hard j gle comb Leghorns, whose fowls No 5—Buena Fiske, Sniggle.
surface pavement Salem has recently made such a good show- No 6—F B Cowles, Buster.
No 7—A Thomas, Don.
bitulithic and this is the kind ing at the Newberg Poultry ex-
No 8—J M Grant, King Grant.
which most of the valley towns jhibit. When in town Monday Mr.
No 9—Chas Bilyeu, Dusty.
are using at present, and the i Myer had just received the re-
lojvest price per yard that I know (suits from that exhibition, he
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of was $1.85. After these streets, winning eight prizes out of nine!
Nineteen Cents for Hops.
are built it costs about $150 per entries—four firsts, one second,
By the purchase of over 700
block a year to keep them clean. one third, one special, and the
If they were allowed to stand a association silver cup, one prize bales of hops yesterday Klaber,
year without attention or, in oth­ being a sweepstake. The highest Wolf & Netter made a big hole
er words, if they were used the scoring bird went 95 and the in the Oregon available supply,
same as our macadam streets, lowest 91 out of a possible 100. I They likewise put the market at
He says the best winter layers the 19-cent level. The two larg-
there would be just as much mud
or slush en the surface as there are produced from eggs hatched est single lots remaining in the
now is on our streets. The life in January and February, but state were purchased by this firm
of a bitulithic surface is about 14 that the best summer layers will at 19 cents. They were the Geo.
years; they have to commence come from April chicks. He L. Rose lot of 224 bales and the
patching them in places in a uses incubators for hatching, but W. W. Percival lot of 200 bales. (
much shorter period, and in time for the chicks’ protection while Klaber, Wolf & Netter also pur- j
the people of Dallas will see the young has brooders of his own chased 300 bales from dealers at i
wisdom of using macadam instead manufacture, they being strips prices ranging from 17 to 183-41
of a hard surface. I will further of woolen goods dropped down cents. They likewise secured \
state that although they are nice from slats, in which the chicks options on a number of other
to look at and pleasant to ride will nestle and keep warm in lots. By the firm’s operations
over, they are too expensive a most of our winter weather, during the day, the stock of 1910
luxury for a small place like Dal­ When it get3 extra cold he puts hops in Oregon growers’ hands
in a hot water bottle to provide was reduced to less lhan 900
las.
The city of Dallas can build the requisite temperature. With bales. The demand for the older
macadam streets for 54 cents per
yard with 12 inches of rock in
the center, and in the residence
portions of the city they can
build with 9 inches of rock in the
center at a cost of about 45 cents
a yard. All could be kept clean
at a cost of $50 per block a year,
and if they were kept clean the
people would have a better
chance to know the kind of
streets they have. With a small
amount each year expended in
redressing, these streets will last
a generation. We have the best
authority on this and know of
streets which have had as much
traffi ’ as the main street of Dal­
las, that have been built 100
years and are in good shape to­
day. The worst thing against
macadam is the chance of ravel­
Destroyed by Fire Jan. 15, 1911
ing, and this is due to the bind­
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to g ra p h e r.
er, which is not sufficient. I
think it would be a wise plan to
try the use of Tarvia in the next incubators chickens can be hatch- growths continues strong but
year’s improvement and undoubt­ ed at any and all times of year, there are few sellers at the pri-
edly much good would result the only thing needed to insure ces that have lately been current
from the experiment. The Ob­ their growth in healthy condition j
server man says he has no expert being the proper attention, which j
PROGRAM OF SERVICES
knowledge of street building and must be constant and painstak
we think he is right from what ing, the same as you would put
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he has lately written upon the into any other business of which Of Methodist Episcopal church,
subject, and we would like to you desired to make a success. ¡Sunday, January 29, 1911.
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9:45 a. m., Sunday School.
have him boost the proposition of
11 a. m.. Pastor preaches on
seeing what kind of streets Dal­
Will Celebrate Anniversary.
“Revival Requisites.”
las has hid under the mud and
The local K. P. lodge will on1 2:30 p. m„ Junior League,
slush.
This work can be successfully the 20th of February celebrate in ” :^0 p. m., Epworth League,
done by the use of a Flexible fine style their sixth anniversary. I . ” ;30 p. m., Pastor preaches to
Company Oregon Na-
Road and Pavement Scraper, Their arrangements are not yet the
oy request.
request, Sub
which would cost the city $425 entirely completed for the even- t-ional Guard, by
delivered at Dallas. This ma­ ing’s entertainment, but it will ject, “Quit you like men.”
chine is the only one built to consist in part of a fine program, I Cordial invitation extended to
clean macadam and will clean to which the members’ female all.
GEO. F. HOPKINS,
10,000 yards an hour. If our contingent will be invited, a
Pastor.
macadam streets were cleaned banquet and such other social
once each week there would be features as may be deemed de­
NEW SUBSCRIBERS THIS WEEK.
no necessity for building cement sirable.
crossings, as you could cross the
streets at any point with less
One of Our Compliments.
W C Green, Boston, Mass.
trouble than you can now cross
Wm Fornhof, Denver, Colo.
“
I
have
enioyed
reading
the
some of our plank crossings.
W P Beach, Pueblo, Colo.
Itemizer
for
two
important
reas­
SUBSCRIBER.
A E McGregor, Alphena, Mich.
ons. It gives so much news.
11 like the plain print. It has not C B Howe, Kansas City.
Just Lacks a Comma.
E J Mills, Portland.
n„iioo n , ton ox m il 1 been filled up with all the horrid
Dallas, Or., Jan. 24, 1911. 8Ceneg domestic scandals and po- Geo W Barton, Canova, S D.
A S Ashley, Baker City.
Editor Itemizer:
litical rottenness of the world as
D O Bronson, Monmouth.
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n
iiSîfÜüffi p M man-v secular papers are. A fam-
to when the Polk County oil fie.d jjy paper should be pure and ele- Mrs L A Hecker, Suver.
will be opened up in commercial
¡n stead of eorruDt and
Lee Conner, Perrydale.
quantities, you offer a prize to
W W Bird, Dallas.
nearest t i degrading. ”
the one making the nearest
E H Hibbard, Dallas,
T. F. ROYAL.
gues3. You state: “ Write the
i J C Van Skike, Monmouth.
date you think oil will come |
I L Warren Granadi, Atlanta,
spouting out on a postal.” I Names Washington’s Birthday. Ga.
never knew a postal to spout oil. |
Stone, Folsom, Cal.
One of our guessers from In- i M
I have seen some postals spout
Fred Coad, Pine Bluffs, Wis.
sulphuric and brimstonic lan- dependence names Febniary 22nd j Maggie Jones, Dallas.
guage, but no other combustible
the date on which oil will firat;
material. However, my guess is be discovered in paying quan ¡-,
that such a miracle will happen ties in this county and says we
w h e n we democrats elect Bryan 0311 then celebrate two grea.
The following letters were left
president, when Halley’s comet days in one. ” For his benefit,
u io iia n us a a again,
era in or
nr when
w h e n Rill
Bill and that of others, we will state uncalled for in the Dallas poat-
visits
White quits selling oil stock and that indications this week at the office Tuesday:
Robert and Annetta Ballard.
gets married. I can’t come any i Whiteaker well are better than
closer. Send me on the first ever and that the force is work­ Mr Frank Bailey.
ing night and day to achieve re­ Fred Gates.
prize.
Mrs Frank C Jones.
sults.
L. D. BROWN.
Mr Fred Miller.
Mr and Mrs E S Paine.
Uiing Language Prohibited
Help His Cause.
Mr D H Peoples.
Mails.
Do not forget the regular
Mr E S Payne.
Dupont, Wash, Jan. 19, ’ll. monthly meeting of the H. H. C.
Mrs Flora Payne.
Mr. V. P. Fiske:
at the Methodist church next
Rev. B. A. Warren.
Why was Warren, the editor of Monday evening. __
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A fine
C. G. Coad,
The Appeal to Reason, sentenced gram of entertainment has been
Postmaster.
to jail: Please put answer in prepared, refreshments will be
your paper.
served and a good time had
School tnppliea of all kiodi at L. D.
Daniel'«.
LEARNEY J. MARTIN.
«ally. ’
T h e L ast o f th e Old G ym .
LETTER LIST.
fourth Week of Our Great Sale
OUR
JANUARY
CLEARANCE
SALE
has attracted buyers from every section of the county. Our store was packed with
people every day last week, and this interesting feature keeps up day after day.
THERE IS A REASON. Shrewd buyers know that we are MAKING GOOD, that our
Sale is genuine and that reliable merchandise can be bought here for less than any
place in Oregon. Hundreds of items not mentioned below now on display at our store.
SALE CONTINUES ALL THIS MONTH
UNRIVALED BARGAINS
TREMENDOUS SACRIFICE
Boys’ and Men’s Clothing
In Silks, Woolen Dress Goods, Muslin, Sheet­
ing and Cotton Materials
Lot No. 1. Boys’ Knee Pants Suits, sizes 8 to 15
years. Regular $5 to $6.50 values, a t ......... $3.45
Lot No. 2. Boys’ Knickerbocker Suits. All sizes.
$6.50 to $8 suits, a t .......................................... $4.95
Young Men’s Suits, ages 12 to 18, long pants,
worth up to $15, at
$4.95, $7.85 and $9.50
Men’s Hand Tailored Suits at greatly reduced prices.
All our $20.00 Suits, all wool. S a le..................... $15.00
All our $25.00 Suits, all wool. S a le..................... $18.50
All our $30.00 Suits, all wool. Sale..........
$23.50
EXTRA SPECIAL on Men’s Suits in lower
grades at ..................
$9 50, $10 and $12.50
Men’s Corduroy Pants, warranted not to rip.
Full line of sizes. Sale, per pair
$2.15
Men’s Peg-top Corduroy Pants, all our $3.50 and
$4 grades, per pair...................... ......... ............. $2.85
Blue and White Sniped Overalls, per pair
......... 50c
Boys’ Knee Pants, values to $1, fo r ......................... 25c
Odd line of Boys’ Long Pants ......... ......................... 50c
36-in. Bleached Muslin, sale, yard............................... 7c
36-in. Fine Bleached Combric, sale, per yard........... 10c
36-in. Best Lonsdale Cambric, sale, per yard
12 l-2c
Outing Flannel, mill lengths, sale, per yard................ 6c
Kimona Flannels, 18c grade, sale, per yard......... 12 1-2
81x90 Bed Sheets, seamless, each.......................... ... 59c
Amoskeag Gingham, 12 l-2c grade, per yard............9c
Lawns and Dimities, 15c and 18c grades, sa le..........-. 9c
Cotton Suitings, 25c grade, sale per yard ........... 12 l-2c
All our 19-in. Taffeta Silks in solid colors. Sale.... 59c
27-in. “ Kobe” Silk, our regular 35c grade. Sale .... 25c
A very pretty line of Tissue Silks, in figured
effects, worth from 40c to 50c. Sale
...... 29c
Fancy Dress Goods, Suitings, Mohair and Worsted
effects, sold regularly at 50c. Sale.................. 29c
Great variety of Patterns and Materials, all fancy
Dress G 00 J 3 , sold regularly at $1. Sale....... 69c
All our Fancy Weaves in Dress Goods, sold
regularly at $1.25. S a le.................................... 85c
Men’s, Womens and Children’s Shoes
CLEARANCE SALE PRICES ON
Our Entire Stock has been Arranged on the Firing Line to Effect
Speedy Removal
Boys’ Caps, 50c value, a t ............................................ 35c
Boys’ Hats, $1.25 value, a t ........................................ 95c
Men’s $2 Hats. S a le................................................ $1.50
Our Famous “Gordon” Hat during this sale a t . $2.50
Handkerchiefs, Neckwear, Notions, Draperies, Lace Curtains,
Table Linens, Napkins, Towels, Linen Scarfs, Etc.
Ladies’ Embr. Handkerchiefs, 25c value. Sale......15c
Ladies’ Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, 10c grade.........5c
Men’s Fine Cambric Handkerchiefs, 10c value.............5c
Men’s Extra Fine Flexette Handkerchiefs. Sale....10c
Ladies’ Neckwear, 75c grade. S a le........................ 48c
White Lace Curtains, $1.25 qualify, per pair.......... 93c
White Lace Curtains, $1.75 quality, per pair....... $1.29
White Lace Curtains, $2.00 quality, per pair......... $1.45
Fancy Curtain Material. Sale, per yard........ 12 l-2c
Fancy Silkaline, 27 in. wide, per yard............. ...........8c
58-in. Full Bleached Table Damask, per yard ........ 39c
64-in. Sateen Damask, 75c grade......................»....... 58c
70-in. All-linen Damask, $1.00 grade............ ........... 78c
Fancy patterns in Table Damask, red, blue and
buff, 60c grade, per yard .................................... 45c
Safety Pins, 2 papers for ............................................. 5c
Darning Cotton, 3 balls fo r ................................. .......... 5c
Good Pins, 2 papers for.................................................. 5c
Extra quality Pearl Buttons, per paper......................5c
Record Breaking Prices on Furnishing Goods
Hosiery and Underwear at Mill Prices
Lot No. 1. 300 pairs of Children’s Shoes, values
up to $2. S a le...................................................... 95c
Lot No. 2. 150 pairs of Boys’ and Youths’
Oxfords, $2.75 values, at, per pair
$1.69
Lot No. -3. 85 pairs of Ladies’ Oxfords. Regular
$2 values. S ale...................
$150
125 pairs Queen Quality Oxfords, regular $3.50
and $4.00 kind. S a le ........................................ $2.45
175 pairs of Men’s Shoes and Oxfords, W. L. Doug­
las’ $3.50 and $4 make, full assortment of
sizes. Sale .......,.............................................. $2.50
Sale prices on all High Cut Loggers,’ Cruisers’
and other heavy Shoes during this sale.
Clearance Sale Prices on Men’s and
Boys’ Hats and Caps
Men’s Collars, all linen, 15c grade, sale
10c
Men’s Fast Black Half Hose, 15c grade, sale .....
Men’s Work Shirts, regular 50c quality, now
35c
Misses’ Fine Ribbed Hose, all sizes, 15c grade, sale, 10c
Men’s Dress Shirts, Monarch make, $1.00 and
$1.25 grade, sale’................................ ......... .....75c
Men’s All-wool Army Shirts, tan only, $1.75
grade, sale ................ ......................................
$1 19
Men’s Fancy Soft Shirts, $1.25 grade, sale .......
Men’s Black Sateen Shirts, 75c grade, sa le ........
95c
THE
.... 48c
10c
Ladies’ Hose, pure Lisle finish, 25c value, sa le ..... 15c
Men’s Wool Ribbed Underwear, pink and blue,
$1.00 value, s a le .................................................... 69c
Men’s Cotton Ribbed Underwear, 50c kind, sale, 37 l-2c
Dr. Wright Health Underwear, $ 1 .0 0 grade, sale 75c
BEE HIVE STORE
A Reliable Place to Trade
L O. O. F. BUILDING
DALLAS, OREGON
Itemizer Newspaper Bargain Day March 15. See