Polk County Observer
J. C. HAYTER,
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER.
Published Weekly nd Semi - Weekly at
$1.50 per Year. Strictly in Advance.
DALLAS, OREGON, AUGUST 23, 1907.
The way to build up Dallas is to pat
ronize Dallas people.
THE NEED OF CANNERIES.
District Freight Agent Malboeuf, of
the Harriuian lines, is doing a good
practical work in taking hold of the
organization of fruit and vegetable
canneries.
He has succeeded in establishing
$25,000 plants that will operate this
year at Grant3 Pass and Newberg, and
Las several more such enterprises in
progress of organization.
Canneries mean that more small
fruits will be cultivated, more people
will be employed in picking and can
niog the same, and condensed fruit
will go out of the country that will
advertise us as a fruit region.
Fruits raised for the canneries are
the most profitable lines of fruit grow
ing, and there is nothing builds up a
town and the suburbs so fast a?
cannery.
The organization or canneries
means that more land will be cut up
into small tracts, and worked and
handled by people of small means,
where the whole family is given
employment.
Canneries are as much needed in
Western Oregon as creameries were
twenty years ago. C. H. Markham
did a great deal to establish that
industry, aud Mr. Malboeuf is a
worthy successor to that able indus
trial promoter. Salem Journal.
The people of Dallas could not do
better than to secure Mr. Malboeuf's
aid and encouragemeut in getting the
long-talked-of cannery established at
this place. The Observer feels sure
that he would be only too glad to help,
if the desired industry were only
brought to his attention.
NOW MAKING BUTTER
Town send Branch Creamery Begins
Operations With Good Milk
Supply.
The stress of the car shortage has
temporarily relaxed in Dallas within
the past week, but the general opinion
is that the relief is merely accidental,
and that nothing permanent can be
expected for at least three months.
Fruit Inspector J. B. Nunn says
that farmers need have no fear of their
Bartlett pears spoiling for lack of a
market this year, since there will be a
demand for all they can raise and
high prices will be paid for them by
the fruit puckers and the canning
companies.
The Normal school muddle has been
cleared up considerably by the action
of the State Regents in abandoning
Monmouth and Drain to' their own
resources. It is now certain that the
Monmouth school will run next year
on money donated by the friends of
that institution, and that no repay
ment will be asked from the next
Legislature. The fate of the Drain
school is in doubt. Ashland and Wes
ton, whose friends' in the House and
Senate were moro successful workers
than were those of the two valley
schools, will be taken care of out of
the State treasury, at least until the
next election, when the whole matter
will be placed before the people to
decide which schools they desire re
tained and which abolished. The Nor
mal question will then be definitely
settled, once for all.
In spite of the excitement and dam
age of Tuesday's fire, the Townsend
Creamery commenced operations
Wednesday morning as if nothing
had happened.
When the butter had gathered, E. A,
Hamilton, the operator, drew off
can of rich, thick buttermilk and, pro
ducing a cup, bade the throng of by
standers to help themselves and "take
one on the house."
It was truly an interesting sight to
thoe who can still recollect the days
of the old "churn and dasher,"
watch how, by a simple attachment,
the worker was inserted in the huge
rotary churn, and the entire process
of working and salting was carried
through before the butter was
removed, leaving nothing else to be
done except the moulding and wrap
ping.
Mr. Hamilton savs that a large
f number of farmers in the' vicinity of
Dallas are alreudy bringing thei
cream to him. He invites those who
are going elsewhere to give the Town
send creamery a trial, promising the
highest possible rates for butter fat,
It is undoubtedly worth one's while
to pay the creamery a visit, if only to
watch the rapid and efficient work of
the excellent machinery.
THE LATE R. C. REMINGTON
Rarlv Polk Countv Pioneer Dies of
Paralysis at Age of 77
Years.
Reuben C. Remington, who died at
his home north of Dallas, Monday
night, was born in New York, Decern
ber 27, 1830. He emigrated to Oregon
in 1852, and lived in Polk county
almost continuously until the time of
his death. He was married to Miss
Sarah Buff in 1861. She died soon
after her marriage, and in 1866 he
married a second time, his last wife
being Mls3 Mary E. Kimsey, a daugh
ter of one of Polk county's well-known
pioneer families. His aged wife and
eight children survive him.
The funeral was conducted by the
Rev. A. C. Corbin, Wednesday after
noon, and the remains were buried in
the Brown cemetery.
Mr. Remington was an honest man,
and enjoyed the respect and confidence
of his neighbors,
The closing of the Oregon Trust &
Savings Bank in Portland, Wednes
day, came as a great surprise to the
depositors, all of whom had believed
the bank to be one of the strongest
institutions of its kind in the state.
The cause of the bank's failure is said
to be due to reckless investments in
bond3 and securities upon which it
was Impossible to secure loans when
money was needed. As an instance,
it is cited that the bank recently
invested over $1,000,000 in Home Tel
ephone bonds. The depositors are
principally laboring men, newsboys,
clerks and waitresses people in the
humbler walks of life, who can illy
afford to lose the hard-earned money
they had intrusted to the bank's keep
ing. The plight of these poor people
illustrates most forcibly the need of a
stringentlaw to put an end to wild-cat
banking. No bank has a moral right
to tie up its depositors' money in one
kind of securities alone, and a law
should be enacted providing a more
business-like regulation of invest
ments. Careful aud prudent bankers
would not be Injured by such a law,
and the people would be protected from
will-cat methods.
Legal Blanks for sale at this office.
General Debility
Day In and day ont there Is that feeling
of weakness that makes a burden of Itself.
Food does not strengthen.
Sleep does not refresh.
It is hard to do, hard to bear, what
should be easy, vitality Is on the ebb, and
the whole system suffers.
For this condition take
Hood's Saroaparilla
It vitalizes the blood and gives vigor and
tone to all the organs and functions.
In usual liquid form or In chocolated
tablets known as Sarsatabs. 100 doses $1.
Will Howe is bringing in from his
farm some peaches much finer than
any received in Dallas from California
or Southern Oregon.
Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Smith have gone
to Springbrook for a week's visit
among relatives. Mr. Smith is mill
boss for the Willamette Valley Lum
ber Company.
Do not confuse Dr. Lowe, the optic
ian, who is to be in Dallas next Mon
day and Tuesday, with traveling spec
tacle peddlers, self-styled optieians.etc.
It is impossible for him to carry his
eye testing instruments from house to
house. Consult him about your eyes
and glasses at Hotel Gail.
Cornelius Hughes has on his lot
in Dallas a fruit tree which is
truly a curiosity. It was raised from an
apricot seed, but far from resembling
an apricot, it could be better mistaken
for some species of large plum. The
tree has been in bearing for three
years, and at this time is loaded
with huge, mottled fruit, which is of a
very pleasing flavor. Mr. Hughes
will send samples to several expert
horticulturists, to learn whether
it will be profitable to perpetuate this
new species.
BUSINESS LOCALS.,
Dr. Hayter. Dentist. Office over
Wilson's Drug Store. Dallas. Oregon.
For Sale.
An air-tight heating stove, in good
condition. Oscar Hayter. 8-6-tf
For Rent.
A good, second-hand Ballet & Davis
piano. Inquire of Prof. V. M,
ger, Dallas, Oregon.
Metz-
8-13-tf
For Sale.
9 acres of land belonging to the
Embree heirs. Located mile south
of Willamette Valley sawmill. Apply
to John B. Embree. 7-23-tf
Incubator For Sale.
One hot-water Incubator, 225-egg
size; also, one brooder for same;
cheap for cash ; almost new. Address,
P. O. Box 311, city. 8-13-tf
For Sale.
Modern, new, story and one half
house, near Postoffice. $1,000 cash;
balance, terms to suit purchaser.
Address, P.O. Hox 311, city. 8-13-tf
Bartlett Pears Wanted.
Wanted by Springbrook Canning
Company, 6000 bushels of Bartlett
pears, to be delivered in Dallas. For
prices write or phone to J. B. Nunn,
Agent for Company.
CI Inferos! To V.orr.cni
HtSuUlr tax their strength
asVeWip Vrslng mothers. Dr. Tierce :
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Farmers, Attention!
We are now prepared to furnish both
Rough and Dressed Lumber of all
kinds to the local trade. Mill located
one mile from Bridgeport, on Grant
creek. Polk County Lumber Co.
tf Address-Falls City, Ore.
Order Your Slabwood.
Persons desiring slabwood for win
ter use are urged to place their orders
before the rainy season begins. Order
now and avoid the rush later on.
Leave orders at Webster's confection
ery store. ' W. D. Mathews. 8-13-8t
For Sale.
A No. 7 Remington typewriter in
good repair, $45. Call at this office.
Oak Posts For Sale.
White oak posts for sale. Cochrane
& Black, Mutual phone Black 51. tf
For Sale.
Choice fresh cow for sale. Inquire
of W. D. Calkins. Bell Phone 458. tf
For Sale or Rent.
Clarendon piano for sale or rent.
Apply at this office. 8-20-tf
Fir Wood Wanted.
From 200 to 500 cords of dry fir wood
wanted. Apply to Salem, Falls' City
& Western Railway Co.
House For Rent.
Seven-room house for rent Pleasant
location. Terms reasonable. Inquire
at the Observer office. 7-19-tf
Hop Farm Wanted.
Will trade modern, uew eight-room
house for hop farm, balance cash.
Address, P. O. Box 311, city. 8-13-tf
Lost.
Lost in Dallas, a heavy gold seal
ring; Initials "R. B. M." Leave at
this office and receive liberal reward.
8-23-lm
Wanted.
Prices on 30 tons of good cheat hay
and 2000 bushels of oats, delivered to
our mill. Dallas Lumber Company.
8-20-tf
$100,000 to Loan.
I want to loan $100,000 at six per
cent on improved farm lands in Polk
county, in sums of $250 to $5,000.
8-20-tf J. L. COLLINS.
72 CENTS FOR WHEAT.
Our warehouse i3 now ready for the
new wheat crop, and we are in a posi
tion to handle your wheat better than
It has ever been handled before. We
will pay 72 cents a bushel for the new
crop, come ana see us ror your sacks.
We want your business, and will guar
antee you good treatment.'
DALLAS FLOURING MILL,
Sweeney Bros., Proprietors.
tiTTas proven a great uw
coming of baby, tlioroDy n
birth safe, easy, and ImVr iWa
Hear in mind, ploiise that Dr. 1 ion.es
Favorite Prescription la not a secret or
patt against which the most
intelligent people are quite natural y
averse? because of tfao uncertainty as to
their composition and harmless character,
but IS a MKDICINK OF KNOWS COMPOSI
TION, a full list of all Its ingredients be ng
printed, In plain English on every bottle
wrauDer. An examination of this list of
ireSlonts will disclose- tho fact that It Is
n m-alioholic In its composition, chnmlc-
y pi tripto-wfl""1 glycerine taking
the place of the commonly used alcohor
In its make-up. In this connection it
Saywt to outPof place to state that the
Favorite Prescription " of Vr. 1 itrce is
tho only medicine put up for the cure of
u-Ws peculiar weaknesses and all
monXann d through dri.gg sts all
toe "ftgredlonta of which have i the un
animous endorsement of all the uaui g
S edical writers and teachers o all the
several schools of practice, and that too
is remedies for the ailments for which
Favorite Prescription" is recommendod
A little book of these endorsements w i
be sent to any address, post-paid, and
absolutely rif you request same by
postal card, or letter, of Dr. L. V. ntrte,
D?apieK Pleasant Pellets cure con
stipatkm. Constipation Is the cause of
many dlww"- Cure t,,e ca,se and y.0U
Sre the disease, Easy to take as caudy.
WOOD FOR SALE.
Until further notice, the Willamette
Valley Lumber Company will sell
slabwood at the following prices :
FOUR-FOOT WOOD
Slabwood, green, $1.25 per cord at
mill.
Slabwood, dry, $1.50 per cord at the
yard.
SHORT WOOD.
16-inch Block Wood, $1.75 per load
delivered.
16-inch Kindling, dry, $2 per load
delivered.
eautiful Fairview
The lots in this sightliest Addition to
Dallas are now on the market. You can
buy them on the Installment Plan at
$20 Down and $5 a Month
No Interest or Taxes
Make your choice early. They will sell quick.
Call on
H. M. BROWN,
Go to
Best Harness Shop
In Polk County.
Special Harness to Order. Best of care taken.
Made of Best Material.
FRANK SAXFICKY, ;
Electricity for Lighting
Is only expensive to people who are
wasteful and careless. To you, who
are naturally careful, it does not
come high.
It is economical because it can be quickly turned off wnen not needed.
With gas or kerosene there is the temptation to let light burn when
not needed to save bother of lighting and adjusting. In some homes
the electric light bills amount to only one or two dollars per month.
You can probably get some kind of artificial light for less money
than electric light, but does it save you anything when it limits op
portunities for work and recreation ruins your eyesight smokes
your walls mars decorations and increases household work. You
could probably save a dollar tomorrow by going without your meals
but it wouldn t be economy. It is not so much what you save, but
how you save that counts.
WILLAMETTE VALLEY CO. RATES Residence on meters, per
Kilowatt 15c; Residence, flat per month, 16cp 60a RATES FOR
BUSINESS HOUSES 25c per drop and 5c per Kilowatt up to 10 drops ;
over 10 drops 20c per drop and 6c tier Kilowatt up to 40 drops ; over 40
drops 17Jc per drop and 6c per Kilowatt A drop figures 16cp or less.
For power rates apply at the office. We are always ready to explain
the "ins and outs'1 of the lighting proposition to you, call on us or
phone to us, we are never to busy to talk business.
Willamette Valley Company
E. W. K EARNS, Manager for Dallas.
Offiws on Mill street, just north of the Court House. Phones Bell 421.
Mutual 1297.
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TROUSERS
The Two Piece Suit grows more and more
in favor every Summer.
The man who thinks he cannot dress well
in a Two Piece Suit will change his mind
if he will .
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Come in for a Look or Try-on
A man has no use for a vest during the
heated term and these suits are made
complete without.
The coats are well tailored and will hold
their shape. Well cut Trousers with
turnups and belt straps. In short, Suits
that will make a man look well and feel
comfortable.
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fiHK CLOTHING
I Serges Worsteds, Cheviots, Homespuns and Crashes are the most favored fabrics
1 $10 $1223 $1502
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I These prices will buy style, comfort, durability and all 'round satisfaction
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i IKe Ugl w Clothing House
LEADERS IN MEN'S CLOTHING
. AND FURNISHING GOODS
MILL STREET, j DALLAS, OREGON
Collections
I have opened a general Collodion
Agency in Dallas and am prepared
to do collecting for any person, or
firm, desiring work in this line. A
reasonable commission will be
charged. Your business Is respect
fully solicited.
Li. U. UUlU&li,,
Dallas, Oregon.
CORNER GROCERY
Located in the Wagner corner
We carry a full line of
Staple Fancy Groceries
The Best that money can buy.
- Also a nice line of
Candies, Cigars and Tobacco
Highest market price paid for produce
E. BOYD & SON
Phones : Bell 63, Mutual 314.
It is not Economy
To do the family washing
at home. When you figure
up the cost of water, soap,
starch, extra fire and time,
and most of all the mess and
trouble that it makes, and
compare it with our price of
6 cents a pound, washed,
starched and dried and 25
cents a dozen for fiat pieces,
you will see that you can't
afford to wash at home.
Send your washing to the
Dallas Steam Laundry
Phones: Mutual, 197, Bell, 203
Don't ask for a
Good
Barber
Shop!
Find the big pole
and walk in.
We treat you right.
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