IrOLsIC EPVU7P A 1 PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY VOL. XIX DALLAS, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, OCTOBER 15, 1007. NO. 34 NOTES BY THE WAY OF INTEREST TO TEACHERS TIME TO DIP GOATS Watch Where The People Trade! Don't think for a min i,i3 that we would get the business we do if our Prices were not Right. If our Stock were not riht; if our treatment cf people were not fair and right, we would not expect it. ruyuros. Dalton Complete Line of Furniture Hardware and Plumbing' Goods. The store where you ; ! , ;avs get your money's v crth. Has, Oregon Mill Creek Country Rapidly Gaining Prominence as Poultry-Raising District. Between Buell and Ballston, in the Harmony district and its immediate vicinity, one finds a section of country that can be classed neither with the rugged hill land west of the former place, nor the low level plains about the latter. Dairying was formerly the principal industry in this place, but within the past year poultry raising has come more and more into favor, and it is gradually taking precedence on all the farms immediately about the Har mony school house. Poultry raising on a large scale was begun on farms across the line in Yamhill county, and from thence it has spread southwest into Polk. As one passes back from Sheridan toward Buell this industry is gradually regarded of less and less importance by the farmers, and stock raising and dairying seem to be con sidered of the greater value. Chiefest among the dairymen and stock raisers along this route, is William Bidgeway, a man well known throughout the Willamette valley as a shrewd, progressive, and business-like farmer. The cream from his 20 cows has stood, this year, at an average of 50. in the testing department of the Hazelwood creamery, where he sends all of his dairy products. In addition to this branch of farming, Mr: Bidge way maintains a herd of 100 swine, (Poland China, Berkshire aud Chester white), 161 goats and 87 sheep. Tne only poultry he raises to any great extent is the turkey. Of these he has a flock of 47 big bronze birds of the best breed. His brothers, John and Charles Bidgeway, farm together, raising fine horses, hogs and sheep. They are milking 16 cows at present and send ing all their cream to the Hazelwood. C. Blair, John McColium and Hugh Guttry all raise more or less fine lire stock, but none of them are employed in dairy farming. Near Harmony, S. L. B. Maine, a nativeof Pennsylvania just starting in the dairy business with a herd of 12 cows. Aside from these be has also a small herd of full-blooded Poland China hogs. Mr. Maine says that his present stock is barely a beginning, and that he will increase hig herds as rapidly as possible. Farther on and near the county line, lies the farm home of W. A. McClean, who seemsto be the connecting link, as it were, between the dairymen and poultry raisers. He milks six cows and is sending their cream to the Hazelwood, which is the most con venient market for this neighborhood. In the poultry line he has two flocks, 100 White and 100 Brown Leghorns. Most of the other farmers in this vicinity have forsaken dairy farming and are now raising poultry exclusively. D. W. James has a flock of 300 white leghorns, and his neighbors, J. W. and Van Dickey, both have flocks of the same breed, having about 300 chickens in each flock. William Eads, whose farm lies between those of Mr. James and Mr. McClean, has at present "140 chickens and about a score of fine geese. The poultry raising industry in this neighborhood, although not more than a year old, is advancing by leaps and bounds, and is encroaching more and more each month upon the domains of the stockraiser. The country is in deed admirably adapted to this busi ness, and from present indications it seems that tne neignDornood about Harmony is destined to become one of the largest poultry raising centers in Polk County. List of Studies From Which Ques tlons For Next Examination Will Be Taken. is The following information for the benefit of persons expecting to become applicants for state and county teachers'certiflcates and statediplomas is published at the request of County Superintendent Seymour : 1. State Certificates Applicant must take examination in three successive examinations on the 19 subjects spec! fled in subdivision 6, section 6, School Laws of Oregon, one of which English Literature. 2. State Diplomas Applicant must pass examination in botany, plane geometry, and' general history, which may be taken at any one examination during the life of his state certificate, i. uouuty i'apers Tne sources from which questions will be taken for state and county papers are book keeping, physiology, U. S. history civil government, theory and practice, arithmetic, grammar, geography and psychology. In the February, 1908, examination questions in English Literature will be taken as follows: One-half from Newcomer's English Literature; one half from the following classics Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," (Gateway series) ; Gareth & Lynette's "Lancelot and Elaine," "The Passing of Arthur;" Dickens' "Tale of Two Cities," (Biverside lit. series) ; Lamb's "Essays of Elia," (Pocket Classics); Dream Children Dissertation upon Roast Pig-Old China-Poor Eela tions The Superannuated Man- Christ's Hospital Five and Thirty Years Ago. COURT HOUSE NOTES Items of Interest From the Records In the County Offices. Student's Reception. The annual reception of the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. to the students of Dallas College was held in the col lege chapel Friday night, and many friends and alumni of the institution were present, in addition to the entire student body and the faculty. Several fine musical numbers were given, and a representative from each of the college societies delivered an address setting forth the history and purpose of the organization for which he spoke. The remainder of the even ing was devoted to informal conversa tion. Excellent refreshments were served during the evening. Basketball League Meeting. The Oregon Basketball League representatives will meet in Salem, Saturday, to arrange the schedule of games for the coming season. The Telegram's sporting editor says : If the O. A. C. and the state university enter the league this year. is probable the teams will be divided into three circuits, which will play for local championships and the winners play for the state champion ship. That is only a proposed plan, for there Is no assurance that either the university or the Agricultural College wants to get in." PROBATE. Estate of E. C. Keyt, deceased oraerea tnat executor show cause within 30 days why estate should not be finally closed. Estate of Orlena M. Staats, de ceased final account approved and executor discharged. Estate of Martha A. Brown, de ceasedfinal account set for hearing November 13, at 10 a. m. Estate of Carrie S. Wiseman, de ceasedfinal account approved and administrator discharged. . REAL ESTATE. W A Patton et ux to Peter Ducep, lot in Independence, $250. James W Watt et ux to John Corn field, land in 1 7 s, r 3 w, $4124.75. William Ellis to Oliver Stump, lets in Dallas, $180. Mark Hayter to Martha Fuchs, lots in Dallas, $132. R E Williams to M D Coulter, lots In Dallas, $1500. Martha Rusk to W A Patton, lots in Independence, $350. United States to Frank Wheeler, 80 aeres, 1 6 s, r 8 w, patent. Frank Wheeler et ux to Andrew Kershaw, 40 acres, 1 6 s, r 8 w, $600. David G Dove to Bert Conger, lots in Independence, $175. I M Palmer et ux to J A Lawrenson and wf, lots in Dallas, $425. Morris Hughes et ux to J M Farley, 10 acres, t 8 s , r 6 w, $130. Frank N Smith et ux to J O Smith, 7 acres, 1 9 s, r 5 w, $220. E G Dalton and hd to Elizabeth J Coulter, land in Dallas, $500. Oscar Belcher to Edward E Gregory, 160 acres, 1 9 s, r 8 w, $102. John Diehm to Evan Evans, 60 acres, 1 7 s, r 5 w, $4500. Gerhard G Rem pel et ux to F B VanNortwick, 100 acres, t 6 s, r 5 w, $1600. Jessie Douglass to W L Gilson et ux 123 acres, 1 8 s, r 5 w, $2150. ' C W Matthews to Frank Butler, lots in Falls City, $144. C W Matthews to Eleanor F Butler, lots in Falls City, $120. William Ellis et ux to C C Gregg, land in 1 8 s, r 6 w, $50. Caroline Baum and hd to August Gerlinger, lots in Dallas, $10. County Clerk E. M. Smith issued license to wed to D. C. Bones and Lillie Wolf, Saturday. It taken patiently and persistently will relieve the most obstinate cases of indigestion, constipation, bad blood, bad liver no matter how long standing That's what Hollister's Rocky Moun tain Tea will do. 35 cents, Tea or Tab lets. Belt & Cherrington. The pain in Ma's head has gone, ane a as nappy as can be. Her health is right, her temper bright. nince using iiouisters kockv Mountain Tea Rt nicrht Ttplt A: is- I Prominent Polk County Breeder Says October Is Best Month. The following letter from W. A. Ayres, the well-known Angora goat breeder of Dallas, will be of interest to every goat raiser in Polk county. The letter was published in the last number of the Rural Northwest: "Having read several inquiries about dipping goats, the best kind to use, and the time to dip, I will give you my experience. I have dipped from 300 to 600 goats every fall for the last five or six years. "October is the best month, but dip anyway. T have dipped as late as January with good results, but it takes more dip as the fleece Is long, but dip, no matter the month. Select a sunny day as they dry too slow if cloudy or damp. "Have a vat or tank, say 6 feet long at the top and three feet long at the bottom ; 18 inches wide at the top, and eight or ten inches wide at the bottom, as a straight up and down tank has too much dip where it is not needed, namely at their feet. Fix a draining pen with a bottom that will drain all surplus dip back into the vat or tank. This is to put goats in after dipping. The vat must be full enough of dip not to let the feet touch the bottom. "Catch the goat and put it all under except the head. Two can do this bet ter than one. Hold each proat in the solution for one minute by the watch, and don't guess at the time. After the goat has been in the tank fifty seconds bold it with the right hand and grasp its nose with the left hand in such a manner that it can not breathe or swal low. This can be done in two ways. Then put the goat's head under the dip and hold it there the last ten seconds of the minute. This is done to kill the lice and nits on the head. Then put in draining pen." I use a poisonous dip as I h ave not been able to find a non-poisonous dip that will kill nits withoutdippingtwice which takes too much time. Mostper- sons are afraid to use a poisonous dip. Well, don't drain the goats in the hay mow or on grass that stock is liable to eat, and there Is no danger. As to the dip, Cooper's Dipping Powder or Wake lee's Sheep Bath are both good. I use a dip of my own make which I find is very effective and does not cost as much, prepared as follows : one pound of arsenic, two pounds of sulphur, three pounds of air-slacked lime, one 25-cent package of Dew Drop or Gold Dust washing powder. Mix with three or four gallons of hot water until thor oughly dissolved. Then add water to make 100 gallons in all. Have the chill taken off the water. I see one party says that he don't think he will dip this fall as he finds no lice. He will find plenty before spring if he don't dip. I dip in the fall, lice or no lice, and again in the spring if I find any lice at shearing time. In the spring I wait until after kidding then dip, kids and all, as the lice will leave the old goats and go onto the kids after shearing. But dip once a year, lice or no lice." MANY BUY TICKETS Prospects Good For Attendance Three Hundred at Public Library Dinner. of Tickets are now on sale at the library for the fine New England dinner, -which is to be given at Wood man Hall, Thursday evening of this week. All those who wish to help along a good cause will do a great favor to the ladles having the affair in charge by purchasing tickets at once. This will give them an idea lor how many to prepare. It is confidently believed that three hundred or more will be in attendance. Many jolly little supper parties are being made up among friends for that evening and every one is assured a good time. Through the courtesy of the Eilers Piano House, an excellent concert on one of their nnest talking macnines will be given. One of their men will eome from Portland, Thursday, bring ing some of their choicest records, and will play throughout the evening beginning at 5 p. m. For these two splendid attractions, only 50 cents will be charged for adults and 25 cents for children. All the money brought into the treasury of the library by this dinner will be promptly paid back to the community in the form of good reading for the winter, and a cosy, attractive place where reading and rest may be enjoyed by all. Legal blanks at this office. Fresh from the Ear to the Can in Maine Preferred Stock Sweet Corn ii packed for us there because the Maine soil and climate combine to produce the sweetest, tenderest, most delicious corn in the world; canned right in this wonderful com garden gathered and packed the same day, with original crispneu and sweetness perfectly preserved. This is the secret of "sweet corn goodness" in Preferred Stock Canned Goods Tie pici tftte trip PREFERRED STOCK at jour Cnter'i AIXEB IEWIS, Wkotesals Grocers. PORTUJfD, 0KEGOS. V. 8. A. ts a Pleasure to Do Business When we know that every time we get a man into a Hart, Schaffner & Marx Suit we've done him a real service. Such clothes as these actually raise the standard of all men in town, and we're selling them at the right prices $18 to $25. Lots of other good makes at $8 to $15. Men's Hats, Shoes, Shirts, Underwear and Neckties in the latest styles. We are showing the best assortment of Ladies' and Children's Cloaks in Dallas for the price. It will pay 0 you to see us before buying your Fall wrap. Ladies' and Children's Furs from $1 to $20. SI J II IC'Jl 1' M I I W Copyright 1907 by Hart Schaffner & Marx New Dress Goods New Suits New Suit Cases and TrunKs In fact, our stock is very complete in all lines, and our prices will interest you. Yours for business, CAMPBELL HOLLISTER CASH STORE DALLAS, OREGON Fiaurine on Harness about now? Then we are the people you need to consult. Naturally you want the best harness you can get for That's where our Harness excels all others. Suppose you drop in and have a little narness taiK. it won't take long to convince you that it's a waste of time to look for better values anywhere. Frank Salficky Dallas, Oregon Sunny Monday Bubbles Will wash away your troubles. This week 5 Cents per Bar Toilet Soap, any kind, 6 bars for 25 cents Crider Grocery Dallas, - - Oregon "Taking Advantage of the Best Is Your Duty." bridge,beach&co SUPERIOR" BR IDGE BEACH RANGE Are Not Cheap in Quality. They are made for people who want something good. Perhaps you know that Perhaps you don't. Perhaps you had better see the goods and talk it over with us. We are still selling these at the extremely low prices before advertised. We also carry a full line of Hardware, Implements, Kitchen Utensils and Mechanics' Tools at prices that will fit your pocket book. WM. FAULL DALLAS, THE LEADING HARDWARE DEALER OREGON L Cherrington.