I ENTS, MULTNOMAH CO., OREGON, THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1912. SuLiscription, $1.00 a Year. No. 16 VOTING CONTEST INAUGURATED BY THE BEAVER STATE HERALD ROOSEVELT WiNS IN OREGON PRIM ARY-LAFOLLETTE SECOND tight Hundred Dollars in Valuable Prizes To he Given Away Io I he Young Ladies of Lents And Surrounding Territory Taft is a Poor Third-Selling Wins Decisive Victory Over Bourne—Wilson is Democratic Choice -Dr. Harry Lane For Senator Capital Prize $425.00 Upright Eilers Piano—First prizes three beautiful diamond rings -Second prizes three scholarships in the Holmes Business College, Portland Oregon Third prizes three ladies gold watches, and other prizes will be given to the young ladies of Lents and surrounding territory. Contest opens tomorrow April 26, at 8 A. M., and closes Saturday June 15, 1912 at 11 P. M. * Vol. 10. The Beaver Htate Harald today In­ augurate.! the greatest nawspnper con­ test ever held ill this section, as a re­ sult of which one $125.01) upright Eilers Piano, three Diamond Kings, Three Hchularshi|Mi In llolincs Business Col­ lege Portland Oregon, Three Ladies Gold Watches and numerous other prises will lie given to the young ladies of Lenta and surrounding territory. Thia is not a bvauly or a popularity contest, the prises will la* awarded solely upon merit, the candidates who devote ttie most time and do the best I work will lie the victors. THE RACE IH NoT Ttl 72 years. chase liquor, regardless of any license showing in the counties covered In Delegate at large Republican I Governor of New York, 1899- The deceased came to America in united and energetic action induce as they might possess. national convention. 1884. 1900. his recent speech-making tour. La He was many people as |*ossible to vote for 1MH4, being 24 years of age. Lived on a North Dakota ranch, Vico president United States. "If tiiere ar-- any more disturbances Follette's recent speech in Portland, 1884 8. March ¿-Sept. 14, 1901. them, Each nomination cou|»un cut united in marriage to Mis« Mary Hamp­ like the ones created by the 1. W. W.’s where be addressed an audience of Candidate mayor of Now York, President, Sent 14, 1901-March from The Herald will count 1000 votes son, April 23 IMls. To them were born recently I ean promise that the situa­ 10,000 people, undoubtedly is respon­ 1886 4. 19G9. four children, three daughters and one for a candidate. United States civil eorvice com tion will be met and handled to the sible for the heavy vote given hint. Hunted in Africa and lectured The nomination cou|M>n will only ap­ son. Two daughters preceded the father mieeioner, 1889-95. tn Europe. 1909-10. satisfaction of the public, and no oue Roosevelt ran strong in the rural • pear for a few issues, ami only a limited in death. will be hurt, either. It is my intention districts. In the cattle country of Deceased and family came to Oregon number ol nominations will be accept­ to allow no faction nor any organiza­ eastern and southern Oregon he was ed. Cut the nomination blank from and settled on alarm one mile east of tion of men to insult the public or de­ an easy winner, with La Follette sec­ this issue and send it to The Herald of­ Lenta, remaining then* until a few grade the American Hag ond. Through the thickly settled WIL fice, with your name or the name of months ago when they came to their "I expect to have the support of lamette valley district Roosevelt also and address of your favorite candidate. daughter's home in Ia*nta when- lie could many Republicans as well as the united won with ease. A subscription is not necessary, but a be lietter taken can* of by the children. Governor Woodrow Wilson, of New support of the Democrats. In this con­ For fully a whole year he was con­ good start means much. The name of nection I have already received pledges Jersey, was the choice of the Demo­ the person making the n< ruination will fined mostly to his lied but through all There is a genera! demand for cleaner A local industry of Lents that is rapid- of supi>ort from scores of well known cratic voters for president, though his sore stllction he was very patient, conditions in lente, and to the end of ly growing ami one of no little impor­ Republicans who believe in my system Speaker Champ Clark received a sub­ not be divulged. Orders for the prises will be given and very grateful, for any help or favor bringing aland this desired change, many tance from the standpoint of a perma­ of law enforcement. stantial vote in many counties. Gov­ the successful contestants at the close given him. He was noted ior his quiet, are asking that a day be set aside as nent payroll, is the New Method l-aun- “When I was elected sheriff in 1904, ernor Harmon, of Ohio, received a of the contest, and the same may be even tempered, unassuming life. He general clean-up day. As yet no day day. gambling flourished in Portland. I very small vote and was not a factor used by the contestant herself, or dis- performed well his part in eliminating has been suggested, but it is certain that, A Herald representative who had oc­ stamped it out completely. There is in the race. |>o«ed of in any manner she may see fit the haniships of early pioneer life in if a dsy is designated and the fact will casion to visit that place Wednesday no open gambling iti Portland today Woodrow Wilson did not have a Any youug lady residing in the terri- Oregon, and like ail brave men who left advertised that a large immher of eiti- j was agro* ably mrprimd to find that but there are a number of small, dirty walkaway in obtaining the Oregon tory mentioned below is eligible to the East for the unknown West, was sens will devote the entire day to ch an- plant so well eqiqqied with modem ma­ gambling resorts scattered throughout preference for democratic nomination typical of the la-st American manhood, ing up around their homes, tin* streets, chinery and facilities for turning out the city. Ttiese can be wiped out with for president. While Multnomah coun­ compete in this contest. Any one who desires to vote I d this and was a neighlxir loved by all. and lots and alleys back of their plao-s first class work. more ease than the big resorts were ty went strong for Governor Wilson Temperate living enabled him to cling of business. contest msy do so by coupons clip|*ed several of the other counties gave The New Method Laundry is enjoying knocked out eight years ago.” from The Herald and by special vote to life with firm tenacity and aided him The latsir The tight wagisl between Republicans Champ Clark heavy pluralities. The Then* is no denying the fact that bet­ a rapidly growing business ballots obtained by subaeribing to The in his tight with death for more than a ter conditions should prevail hen*. Too of 14 people is required to handle the for the nomination for sheriff was de- result is that on the face of the Incom­ Herald. The liellotx secured by sul« year. He died believing in the gos|>el little attention is given this inqsirtant business there at present, and still the cidely bitter, and it is doubtful if Fitz­ plete returns Governor Wilson is scribing to The Herald may tie held as faith. matter, and as a n*sult there ire many patronage of many people is given to gerald, the successful candidate, can leading his opponent by levs than 1000 During the many months of suffering unhealthful and unsightly places in the Portland laundries. long as desired eml voted at any time whip all Republicans into line and with votes in a total count of 12.410. This up to the close of the contest, but cou­ his children rendered every possible town. Clean towns an* not only good to This institution is deserving of the Tom Wort! in tlie field, Fitzgerald’s total probably represents two-thlrds pons cut from the Herald are good only care that human hands could give. of the democratic votes cast In the look upon, but they an* healthful too. patronage of every lauits resident. The tight lias only started. Aside from the son and daughter, s state. for ten days from publication and will quality of work turned out there is first Let the citizens agn*e on a day and The figures available give the fol­ not be counted it voted after the date widow, four grand children and a host class. of friends are left to mourn the death of urge all to attend to this important mat­ lowing: Wilson 6387, Clark 5433, Har­ printed on the ballot. ter. mon 590. Wilson's plurality 954. Persons living in one district are not an honored man. Incomplete returns have Increased confined to voting for ladies in their Roosevelt's lead and disclosed how own particular district, but may vote great is the following of the Colonel for anybody in the race. This offer of- A tea and afternoon party was given in this state. Robert M. La Follette fords the young women of Lents and at the home of Mrs. Armstrong, 10th came second wtih the voters, and W. outside district an excellent opportunity Ave. A Foster road, last Wednesday H. Taft is third. Additional returns Thr boys of the lx-nts Volunteer Fire to receive valuable presents at ths ex- Department are an active ami aggressive tor the lienctit of the building fund of give Roosevelt 26.234, l-a Follette 20,- pause of The Herald. J. C. Loucks, who reside« on 4th. Toe house was 504. and Taft 19.705. Many new residences arc under cour-e lot. Not content with the present ap­ the Baptist church. INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOTING Ave. 8., is the owner of a Black Minor­ of eonetruction in Lents. This week a Twenty-four counties were carried paratus. the Ixiy's are negotiating for the tastefully decorated with carnations and Enter the name of the lady whom ca hen that is a champion layer —so far representative visited the various resi­ purchase of the Kern Park chemical Oregon grape. About 40 ladies were by Roosevelt, seven by Taft and three you wish to secure one of these valuable as weight is concerned at least. This dence sections of the city and wae ar­ engine. If nothing happens the depart­ present. Mrs. Armstrong was assisted by La Follette. In addition to carry­ rewards in thia contest at once. She hen lays an egg every other day that founded, but favorable so, to find a di- ment will soon la* thoroughly equipped. by ladies of the Methodist Episcopal ing seven counties. Taft ran second may win the $425 piano. Better still, weighs 3 1-8 ounces, and quite often per­ cided activity in the building of new res- Tfie department already has a mmll church and Baptist church. An excel­ In 18 and third in seven. La Follette get the lady to enter her name and then forms the feat daily. She has been deuces. fund on hand, and thia, together with lent program consisting of vooal solos carried Multnomah, Jackson and Jos­ vote for her. Those who get in on the [ maintaining thia record for several Space forbids a detailed account this the money thnt is heing raised from the and sell ct readings was rendered. ephine. Taft carried Crook, Harney, start have the best chance of winning, weeks. week, but it is needless to say that the “1 in 800" movement and other sources, Morrow. Polk, Sherman, Yamhill, and Mr. Ixiuckx says she ean be outclassed number and class of new homes lieing so It is desirable that the name lie en­ Wheeler, but in Wheeler and Crook the A SNAP. they will be enabled to purchase tered at once in order to get a good for the numlier of eggs laid, but not for built in Lents is a feature of great ini- much needed equipment. 3 acres land; good house and out­ there is a difference only of a few start. Candidates who enter this con­ weight. portance. W ill votes, and the official canvass may test do not necessarily have to bs sub­ The department met last night and buildings at Htevenson, Wash. Next week the The Herald will cover adopted new bylaws and discussed ar- take Lents property in exchange. Also place those counties in the Roosevelt scribers of The Herald. Enter your Mrs. Mag Hchneiilor, of Gresham, good bargains in Hood River orchard name and your friends will do the rest. £aL.!’!"n------ Hnos.velt carried Baker. wax a Lent« visitor last Monday. She this important feature in an extensive rangements for the organisation of a new and berry land. manner. (Continued on Parte Eight) came in her auto. (Continued on Page Four) company at Grays Crossing. A. H. STONE, Lenta. LENTS CITIZENS WANT LOCAL INDISI RY IS A CLEAN UP DAY RAPIDLY GROWING LENTS EIRE BOYS BLACK MINORCA IS MANY NEW RESIDENCES DOING ACTIVE WORK CHAMPION LAYER UNDER CONSTRUCTION PLEASANT TEA AND AL TERNOON PARLY.