Ì
I
Dallas will Build Twice
as Much in 1912
as She Did Last Year
P o lk C o u n ty h a s S o il
A d ap tab le for all P u r p o ses.
A n y F ru it T h r iv e s
J
)
The Paper t h a t Qiv/ei You WhatTYou W a n t to T^cad
D A L L A S , O R E G O N , M A R C H 21, 1912
V O L . X X X V II.
i t \ jai
if * if * * * if * . if * if * it i" ~ if*
SHOULD GET TOGETHER
POULTRY MEETING.
NO. 11
PURELY POLITICAL
I
*
Ü Mr. Harshman Advocates Union of Breeders Hold Enthusiastic Session Linn Nesmith hat Something to Say
E
Last Saturday Afternooa.
Polk Fruit Growers.
of the Democratic Outlook.
a
i
I
Vastly encouraged by the fi­ Friend Fiske:—I am writing
Editor Itemizer:—In years past,
if when supply and demand was nancial assistance rendered them you regarding Hon. Mark Holmes
If the standard of value marketing by the Dallas Commercial club, of Rickreall, Oregon, Polk coun- j
ty, who is a candidate to be a
If of farm products was easy. Every the chicken fanciers turned out delegate to the democratic Na­
in
good
numbers
to
a
special
town
or
city
had
buyers
for
all
it
house tional convention at Baltimore, 1
it kinds of farm produce in an open | meeting held at the court ho
Maryland, June 25, 1912, to as- j
it competition market. There was last Saturday afternoon.
in selecting the next presi-1
We are showing many it no competition to fix prices—sup­ The main purpose of the meet­ sist
dent of this comonwealth.
ing
was
to
hear
reports
from
the
ply
and
demand
ruled.
But
old
new 1912 styles in the itit things have passed away and be­ several committees named re­ I have circulated Holmes’ pe­
titions in this county and I m ust1
Ladies’ White Buck it hold all things have become new. cently to see what could be done add
that I have met with great j
in
the
way
of
securing
cdps
as
James
Fiske,
Jay
Gould
and
oth­
Button Shoes and Co­ it ers years ago brought about a gifts for the leading b eeds. The success, and as far as this count-1
lonial Pumps in Vel­ If it corner in gold, and ‘‘black Fri­ committee reported good prog­ ty is concerned I believe he will
receive a nice majority. I don’t
vets, Tans and Patent if day” was the result. This was ress, one cup having been offer­ know how or where we could
of the first combinations of ed by C. L. Crider for the best scor find a man to assist in this great
Leathers. The styles it one
it capital to make big profits, and ing pen exhibited at the next show question of vital importance to
are correct, the quality good, the prices reason­ it it was a success. From that time The cup Mr. Crider offers is a the democratic party other than
to the present, combination has silver one and quite costly. Oth­ Mark Holmes, and I am certain
able. The new Hi Boy toe is a winner. Ask to it set
the price. The maufacturer ers are expected to come forward
Lane county will do the
see them. .. It is
it fixes the prices on its goods and in the near future with similar that
right thing by him.
offers.
if
also
sets
the
prices
on
labor.
something different.
The democratic prospects in
if Wages being too low for com­ The names of the committee­ this
MADE FOR U5
county are looking excep­
it fortable living, men organized men are:
tionally
bright from an early
Single Comb Rhode Island
if the unions to compel employers
of view of the game, and
if to give them a fair share of the Reds—B. I. Ferguson, G. W. point
I think there will be representa­
if profits of their labor; but met Gibson, W. M. Elliott.
tives from the democratic folds
it with only partial success because Anconas C. S. Graves, G. O. in
at least three county offices,
if all laboring men would not go Harshman, Chas. Kurre.
for Men is one of
as
well as taking into considera­
if into it; while capitalists stand to­
Barred Plymouth Rocks—W.
the best lines made.
tion the fact that some of the
if gether as firm as the rock of Braden, T. D. Phillips, A. S. men
who desire to go to the low­
You take no chance.
if ages. So it is with the fruit Wilson.
er house of the next
Ore­
it
White
Plymouth
Rocks
—
H.
M.
trust;
and
the
commission
mer­
Every pair is fully
gon
legislature
were
in
Ralph
Brown,
Arthur
Moore.
chants stand in with it. They
Williams’ assembly two years
guaranteed to the
are really bloodsuckers of the Single Comb Brown Leghorns prior.
—A. G. Rempel, J. M. Card, H.
country.
They
starved
the
to­
wearer.
Dr. Harry Lane’s headquar-
it
growers and drove them B. Viers.
ters
have not been opened up in
it bacco
Single
Comb
White
Leghorns
into a combination for self pro­
l
j
°
|
this
county
as yet, but from the
it tection,
they, like the labor­ —F. E. Meyer, C. I. Ballard, ‘ j sentiment I would judge that he
it ing men and
S. Macomber.
were
not
a
unit,
and
the
receive favorable considera-
if ‘‘night riders” were organized.
White Orpingtons—G, S. Coad, i I will
tion at the hands of the demo-
if They had to take extreme meas­ A. S. Barham, Arthur Moore.
will stand the hard
if ures to force all growers into the
Buff Plymouth Rocks—F. W. 1 crats on the 19th of April.
kicks.
With compliments of the sea­
it organization so that they could Cooper.
and trusting that Holmes
if cope with the trust. Now they The matter of a central hatch­ son
will be one of the ten to go to
ery
was
thoroughly
discussed,
it
are
getting
fair
prices
for
their
if
the convention, I beg to remain
if tobacco. It was the same with being thought advisable by some
Respectfully,
to
as
much
as
possible
do
away
if the orange aud lemon growers of
LINN W. NESMITH.
if California until they organized with the individual incubators,
D A LL A S , O R E C O N
if their fruit exchange. There was and give it to a central concern,
OUR BRAG SCHOOL LIST.
it no money made in growing these each raiser furnishing the eggs
•m
( v
j t vtf vff
syyjf
*vyf iw v jti/jf
iy ^y sy^yriy «y sy^y
and
hiring
someone
to
run
it,
Mr.
products, and the growers saw
81 Carries off Many Honors-
their only salvation was in get­ T. D. Phillips volunteered to Ns.
Great Interest in Fair.
ting together and staying to­ conduct it under such an arrange­
gether in an ironclad organiza­ ment, but no definite acticii was
The patrons of district 81 have
tion. Now they are making taken.
noted
much improvement in their
A
number
of
new
members
money. Is not the same condi­
over preceeding years.
tion prevailing here in old Polk Were admitted, they being: A. school
This joint district has become
county? Thousands of trees are W. Teats, O. D. Byers, Della
one of the “Standard Schools”
now being set out in this county. Viers, C. D. Prichard, R. W. of
Polk county and has come up
Craven,
L.
S.
Robbins,
J.
W.
In order to get the best results
A
to
a
standard that each county
Robinson,
Frank
Stiles,
W.
J.
for our fruit we must get into the
may
take
notice.
fruitgrowers’ association¡forthey Garner F. F. Friesen, W. W.
Both Superintendent H. L.
are the mainstay that keeps up Rowell.
The following members were Mack and H. C. Seymour are im­
Drices and make our land valua-
ale. Take a look at Wenatche present: President Woods. Sec­ pressed with the good work done
by the pupils and the loyal sup­
and Walla Walla valley, where retary Braden, C. S. Graves, A. port
gi v en by the patrons of the
they have a successful fruit grow­ G. Rempel, H. B. Viers, J. W. district.
* * * * *
ers association. Their bearing Robinson, D. M. Calbreath.F. A.
orchards in Wenatchee valley is Stiles, W. J. Garner, J. S. Ma­ The building has been remodel­
now selling from $1000 to $3000 comber, J. M. Card, B. I. Fer­ ed, new side walks placed on the
per acre. I claim it is right for guson, Wes. Elliott, A. W. Teats, grounds and the yard cleaned up
the growers to combine so as to George Harshman, T. D. Phil­ in good condition. The school
get reasonable remuneration for lips, F. F. Friesen, W. W. Row­ room is quite attractive and is in
probability, the cleanest room
capital invested and for the prod­ ell, F. W. Cooper, F. E. Meyer, all
in either county. The directors
uct of their labor. Now. Mr.
have placed a new stove in the
TRIAL BY JURY.
Grower, come into the fruitgrow­
building this year in addition to
Curtain Rods, open 44 to 54 in ch es........................ 10c
ers’ association and sta j with it
articles such as window
and you will win. It is time to Proves a Great Success at Hall for other
shades,
curtains, recitation seats
wake up. Yours truly,
Two Nights.
and maps. The school was pre­
GEORGE O. HARSHMAN
with a large wall map of
The two comic operas, “Trial sented
the
United
States that measures
by Jury” and “ Rose of Au­ five by seven
feet Several pic­
AGAIN VICTORIOUS.
vergne” were put on at the tures have been
Granite Wash Basin, e a c h ........................................ 10c
added to the
Woodman hall last Thursday and room and among them
is one from
A larger one, azure blue, white lined, each......... 20c
Our Company G Sustains Record as Saturday nights to large and
our worthy executive, Oswald
pleased
audiences,
by
Mr.
M.
E.
Champions.
Robinson, the well known di­ West.
The pupils take an interest in
rector of such affairs, under the
Last Saturday night Company auspices of the Ladies Aid of the their garden plants and it is hop­
G team defeated Multnomah Methodist church, who for their ed that in the near future this
Athletic club in Portland by the trouble secured for their treas- may be made one of the main
score of 24 to 13. The game urery some $30. Mr. Robinson features.
In the spelling contest of Polk
was fast and exciting. The will now go to Chicago, where he
score stood 12 to 6 the first half will perfect himself during the county they won the following
Glass Bowls, each ...................................... 10c and 25c
with Dallas on the long end. summer in new amusements for places: 8th grade, first place Nov.
A good Window Shade, each, 35c. or 3 for ............ $1.00
The work of Gates and Boyd- the public. In the Rose of Au­ 29; 5th grade first, 7th and 8th
ston was good, each getting vergne, Mrs. H. \V. Dale, of grades second place Jan. 5; 5th,
Suit Cases, each ..................................................
$1.35
three baskets. This gives the Harrisburg, took the character 7th and 8th grades, first place
Butter Paddle ........................................
5c
Dallas team the Northwest cham­ of Fleurette, which she carried February 9th.
They have received fourcertifi-
pionship. This is the worse de­ through with her usual grace
Mouse Traps, 2 for ........................................................ 5c
feat the Multnomahs have sus­ land perfection. E. W. Miles cats of honor for attendance and
Hand B rush....................................................................5c
tained for several seasons. In ! as Alphonse and Will Snyder as have made no tardies throughout
the last part of the game Allen Pierre could hardly be beaten by the year.
Paring Knives, each...................................................... 5c
and Dent quit in disgust, as they professionals, and their songs
12-quart Milk Pail ...................................................... 25c
PIONEER*DEAD.
could not do much with the ball. were greatly appreciated.
The
line
up
was:
Large Heavy P u rse..................................................... 15c
Trial by Jury was the opera
Dallas Gates, Bal^ntyne. E. Remanding the most applause, Ben Windsor Passes Away at His
Extra large steel Spider............................................. 25c
Spring Valley Home.
¡Shaw, Boydston, L Shaw
and was comic in the extreme.
Multnomah—Dent, Mas t e r s, J. E. Miller presided as judge,
A dandy metal frame Picture with glass ..................15c
Benjamin Windsor, a pioneer
Morris, Allen. Pern.
and was austere enough for any of Spring Valley, aged 80 years,
Good heavy Envelopes, h u n c h ...............
5c
Field goals—Ballantyne 2, E. tribunal. Miss Laura Poling made died at his home Sunday and the
Shaw
2,
Boydston
3,
Gates
3;
A good Ink T a b le t................v.................................... 5c
out a good case as the fair plain- body was taken to Salem Monday
Masters 3, Morris 2, Pern 1;
-■ | tiff, assisted by her renowned for burial. Deceased was born
Coat H angers....................... ......................... 5c and 10c
Fouls—Ballantyne 4, Multno- counse]t p. w. Zeller. The de­ in England in 1832 and came to
mah 3.
Post Cards, 2 for 5 cents; our price, 5 for .............. 5c
fendant, Fred O’Neil, put up a America in 1852, and after three
good defense, and was very clev­ years spent in Illinois, was at­
Peanuts, per q u a r t........................................................ 5c
Card of Thanks.
er, and L. P. Gilmore as usher, tracted by the lure of gold to
Peanut Candy, per pound ..................................
15c
We wish to thank the many and Earl Day as foreman of the California. He came to this
friends who rendered us such jury carried their parts well. county in 1859. By industry
Candy’ of all kinds at popular prices, over 00
valuable service in the hours of The jurymen, bridesmaids and and thrift he accumulated much
varieties. Full line of Penny Candies
need, and those who by floral spectators all evinced talent for land, holding at one time 1800
tributes gladdened our hearts in the parts assigned them, to the acres. He is survived by a son
“Special" Aitkins double hit Axe, regular price
honoring the memory of our de­ satisfaction of their hearers and and two daughters.
$1.50; our price .............................................. 90c
He attracted considerable at­
parted loved one. We wish also with credit to themselves.
to express our appreciation to the | A special orchestra furnished tention during the last state fair
as being one of the pioneers who
Masonic order for the interest! good music for the occasion.
shown and the willingness to After the play Saturday night had attended every Oregon State
render aid whenever needed. Al­ a banquet was tendered the per­ fair since its inception.
A few days ago he suffered an
so to the Woodman lodge which formers by the Ladies Aid and
has graciously befriended us at the evening gloriously ended af­ attack of pneumonia when he
this time.—Mrs. T. A. ¡Odom ter the exertions of the prior ten went into a storm to herd some
sheep.
days and nights.
and family.
SPRING STYLES, 1912
The Selz Royal
Blue Shoes
Children’s Weather
Bird Shoes
All that’s New in Fashion­
able Spring Garments
is Shown Here!
We invite inspection. We are build­
ing our trade on quality. The high­
est quality assures the most lasting
success, especially in Ladies’ Ready-
to-Wear Garments—the most exact­
ing in fashion requirements.
Large Shipments of Spring
Goods Arriving Every Day
All that’s New and Fashionable will
be shown here, and the price will be
within the reach of all.
We Feel that We are in a Position to
Serve You t Better than Ever Before
C A M P B E L L ’S S TO R E
Patronize Itemizer Advertisers for Your Benefit
At fIDLffi’S
Get in the Habit of Trading
.. Here and Save Money ..
In remodeling the store we have gained much space—and perfect
light. Come and visit our new store, and tell us what you think
about our new arrangement.
The BEE HIVE STORE
Reliable Place to Trade
.............
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > » * * ★
DALLAS, OREGON
* * * * * * ■ * * * * * * *
•ft
•ft
«ft
Campaign
Offer .. ..
IN Order th at all may keep
1 in close touch with the
political situation as it de-
velopes in Polk county, we
hereby make this unprece­
dented subscription offer to
New Subscribers Only
Ht
*
«ft
•ft
«ft
«ft
«ft
«ft
«ft
«ft
«ft
•ft
•ft
•ft
•ft
•ft
«ft
•ft
«ft
•ft
•ft
•ft
At
«ft
«ft
•ft
Hr
•ft
•ft
*
You can have the Itemizer
from now until December
1, 1912, for 50 cents. The
quicker you subscribe, the
more you get.
The Itemizer, Dallas
«ft
•ft
Ht
-ft
Ht
•ft
Ht
Ht
Ht
Ht
Ht
Ht
Ht
Ht
Ht
Ht
Ht
Ht
Ht
Ht