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FALLS CITY NEWS r- FALLS CITY OREGON, SATURDAY, OCTOBERS, ■■ ■ VOL. XIV NOTICE OF SCHOOL MEETING The Mail Order House Doesn’t Exist That Can Duplicate This Wonderful Offer! All Wool With D> Guaranteed $25.00 Suitings Means All Made To Your Exact Measurements For Only Wool Any mem ber of your( family can take your correct g fi m * u u r« m tn t< b y following our simple in* . structions. an d we guar antee to fit you exactly. FREE S e n d for O u r C a t a l o g of S t r i c t ly A ll- W o o l S u it in g s , S e l f - M e a s u r e m e n t B l a n k s , F a s h io n B o o k , E t c . * A FTEU you once exam ine the genuine all-w ool su itin g s in our catalog1, you wttt surely agree with us that no mail order house can duplicate quality of equal value for a cent less than $25. If you are a judge of fabrics you will appreciate that well made custom tailored suits of these materials are simply wonderful values at $15. Above all things remember th it w m y ii wear our clothes you can feel certain that you are wearing the smartest advance styles, that you are thoroughly well dressed, that y o u r clothes are made with all the require ments of taste and good tailoring, that they breathe the atmosphere of quality and class. Sendfor FREE CATALOG Today SELIG’S CASH PRICE STORE rx um Exclusive Dealer for SCOTCH WOOLIN MILLS Falls City, Oregon WHEN THE WAR WILL EHD “ Absolute knowledge I have none, But my Aunt’s washer woman’s son heard a policeman on his beat, say to a laborer on the street that he had a letter, just last week, written in the finest Greek from a Chinese Coo lie in Timbuctoo. who said the niggers in Cuba knew of a color ed man in a Texas town who got it straight from a circus clown, that a man in Klondyke heard the news from a gang of South American Jews, about somebody in Borneo, who heard a man who claimed to know of a swell society female rake whose mother-in-law will undertake to prove that her seventh husband’s sister’s niece had stated in a printed piece that she has a son, who has a friend who knows when the war is go ing to end.—Exchange. Those bonds may be bought in any size from #50 up. They can be bought all cash down or on the partial payment ¡.lay—2 down, 18% in 30 days, 40\ in 60 days, and 40% 90 days. Unless the entire country takes up this three billion dollar issue of Liberty Bonds, the country faces one alternative alone. The money will have to be raised by direct taxation, and that means not only income taxes, but every form of taxation that can be de vised. Automobiles and gasolene, for example, as luxuries would prob ably be taxed until it would he almost impossible to own one. By purchasing bonds the pe riod of taxation for the was is spread over many years. Liberty Bonds are exempt from all taxation up to #5.000. Over that sum they are exempt Oregon is facing a second Lib from all state and local taxation erty Loan campaign. and are liable only to the surtax. This state is required to raise It is planned by careful district in Liberty Bonds the sum of $16- ing of the state to give everyone 500,00 and expected to raise over an .opportunity to purchase a #24,000,000. Liberty Bond. They are especially a poor man’s investment, but the bank- ers and corporations have already subscribed for mi’lions of dollars of them. Around the House When washing stained goods be care ful not to dip them to hot suds until they have been treated for the stained spots and washed In clear water. All spots or »tains that are uncertain should be rubbed with pure kerosene. When washing a sweater wash It carefully with some white soap, rinse well and add some bluing to the last wafer tf the garment la white. Then place It In a eleau pillowcase and pin the case to the clothesline. When the sweater 1» nearly dry put it on a coat hanger In the sunshine. A simple way to bleach handker chiefs when It Is not convenient to hang them oat of doors Is to wash them and allow them to soak overnight In the water In which a little cream of tartar has been dissolved. Save the envelopes that have trans parent name spaces. Use for buttons, tapes, etc. When !n a hurry It will save time to be able to see what each envelop« contains. To keep a kitchen table white wash It first with vinegar snd then scrub as usual. A simple method for buttering bread for sandwiches Is to trim off crust on the end of loaf, then butter end of loaf and slice off. and It will not crumble as when sliced before buttering. No. 8. BUCK ROCK ITEMS ANNUAL FEAST The annual feast of the Brother Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Baker hood of American Yeomen was made a trip to Portland in their given Oct. 18th at the Falls City car, returning Tuesday. Hotel. The guests of honor being Mrs. Geo. Miller and Mrs. Gus. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Martin of Nes- Price drove to Falls City Tuesday. kowin. Ore. The bride is a charm Fairfax Parish of Portland vis ing little lady of pleasing person ited his aunt, Mrs. W. C. Bullis, ality, and the groom has many last Friday. James Collier returned Tuesday friends in this city Congratula- to iBalderee’s Camp after being tions and good wishes from all away a month. sides were showered upon them. Election of officers for Parent- Mrs. Martin took with her a beautiful arm bouquet, the gift Teachers* association Saturday evening. of Mrs. Droege. All were invited to the home of Gus Price is painting the inside Mr. and Mrs. N. Selig where a of his new store. very enjoyable evening was spent Mrs. Frank Elik and father socially and with cards. drove up from Flills City Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Droege are cer with a load of pigs. Dad left B. BUDGET tainly to be commended for the R. singing, “ All Sold.” excellent service, the table was ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES BASKET SOCIAL! Teachers' salaries......... $8,040.00 beautiful, bountiful and appro Where? Black Rock School House, 50.00 priate; and we ask them to accept Oct. 3U, 7:30 P. M. Everybody Furniture........................ the thanks of all present. Apparatus and supplies The occasion will long be re come and bring a basket. Good such as maps, chalk, membered by “ Luckiamute Home program. Pagent of Wartimes. erase rs.stoves.curtains, 400.00 stead. ’ May we have many etc. .............................. Use engraved calling cards and 75.00 more of them. Library Books................. stationery. Call and see sample 25.00 FUm* ............................. cards and get prices. Repairs of school houses, ENTERTAINS FRIENDS 350.00 outbuildings or fences. $100 Reward, $100 Improving grounds ...... 20.00 Mr. and Mrs. O. Aurland enter-! ,2 2 t Janitor’s wages............. 600.00 tained Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sampson, M T S T V S i ? . ! ^ a n h< M e.3 100.00 Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wright and fam- S Janitor's supplies..... C a ta rr h . H a ll's C a ta r r h C u re is th e o n ly e c u r e now k n o w n to th e m ed ical 225.00 ily, of Norton, Mr. and l r i i a - p f r o a sitiv F u e l................................ te r n ity . C a ta r r h b e in g a c o n s titu tio n a l 25.00 Henry Horn and the Misses Clara d ise a se , re q u ire s a c o n s titu tio n a l t r e a t - Light............................... iJ y Ht&n£afflr«htiy u£ o ? th£eSic£i 100.00 and Ethel Sampson, at dinner on t^ W ater............................. a n d m u co u s s u r f a c e s o f th e sy stem , th e re by d e s tro y in g th e fo u n d a tio n o f th e d is Clerk’s salary................. 100.00 Thursday evening, in honor of ease. a n d g iv in g th e p a tie n t s tr e n g th b y 25.00 their niece, Mrs. Henry Dempsey b u ild in g u p th e c o n s titu tio n a n d a s s is tin g Postage and stationery... n a tu r e in d o in g its w ork. T h e p ro p rie to r» and her baby son, of Gateway, h a v e so m u c h f a ith in Its c u ra tiv e po* For payment of bonded e r s t h a t th e y o ffer O n e H u n d re d D o llars Ore. f o r a n y c a a e t h a t it f a lls to c u r t . S end debt and interest there fo r list of te s tim o n ia ls . _ . . Mrs. Dempsey will return home A ddress F. J. C H ENEY A CO.. T oledo, Ohio. on, issued under Sec Sold by a ll D rum rists, 75c. next week. tions 117,144,to 148 and T ak e H a ll's F a m ily P ills for c o n stip a tio n . 422 of the School Laws of Oregon, 1917........... 2,500.00 Total estimated amount of money to be expended for all purposes during the year...... 12,635.00 Placed in your hands is an opportunity to give life to ESTIMATED RECEIPTS your belief in the right of men and of nations to From county school fund lead free and peaceful lives. during the coming Your country offers you a part in aiding in the i* school year .................$2,525.10 greatest struggle for liberty the world has ever From state school fund known. If you buy a Liberty Loan Bond you will during the coming be aiding just as surely as if you carried the colors school year.................. 584.50 of the United States. Cash now in the hands of the district clerk........ 1,257.00 If you are not able to subscribe for a large amount, you can buy Cash now in the hands of a $50 bond on the monthly payment plan offered by this bank the county treasurer, belonging to the district 327.00 Estimated amount to be received from all other sources during the com ing school year............ 2,000 00 Total estimated receipts, not including the money to be received from the tax which it is propos ed to v o te ................... 6,693.60 % RECAPITULATION Is a pleasant winter route. Travel in comfort Total expenses for the through a land where it is always summer. y e a r ....................... $12,635.00 Total estimated receipts not including the tax There’s San Francisco, San Jose, Del to be voted ............. . 6693.60 Monte, Monterey Pacific Grove, Santa Balance, amount to be Barbara, Los Angeles, Long Beach, raised by district tax 5,941.40 Venice and many other charming re sorts, and much beautiful scenery Dated this 3d day of October 1917 enroute. H. E. Starr. Chairman Board of Directors. Attest: - R. M. Wonderly, District Clerk. Notice is Hereby Given To the legal voters of School District No. 57 of Polk County, State of Oregon, that a SCHOOL MEETING of said District will tie held at School House on the 29th day of October, 1917, at 7:30 o’clock in the after noon to vote on the proposition of levying a special district tax. The total amount of money need- ed by the district during the fiscal year beginning June 18, 1917, and ending June 30, 1918, is estimated in the following budget and in cludes the amounts to be received from the county school fund, state school fund, special district tax, and all other moneys of the dis trict: A Lo an of the People, by the People, and for the People BANK OF FALLS CITY. East Via California T h re e D aily T ra in s MANY 6000 POSITIONS Can be had by any ambitious young man or woman in the field of railway or commercial teleg raphy. We want a number of young men and women to prepare for the telegraph service to fill vacancies caused by unusual drafting of young men for Signal corps. Prepare to help your country. Write today for full particulars. The Railway Tele graph Institute. Portland, Oregon, ¿Spokane, Wash. Portland to San Francisco. Standard and tourist sleepers, dining cars, solid steel equipment. Particularly at tractive at this season of the year. Ask your local agent for particulars John M. Scott, General Passenger Agent Portland Southern Pacific Lines