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Polk County Observer
J. O. HAYTER,
EDITOR AND PUBU8HKB.
Published Semi-Weekly at $1.60 per
Tear. Strictly In advance.
Entered as second-class matter
March 1. 1807, at the post office at
Dallas, Oregon, under the Act of Con
greu ot March t, 1879.
DALLAS, OREGON, JAN. 21, 1910,
Th way to build vp Dallas is to pat
ronht Dallas ptopU.
BOOSTING DALLAS.
The Observer heartily agrees with
the Itemizer In the suggestion that
when the citizens of Dallas get ready
to do a little boosting, they will And
two well-equipped boosting plants
right here at home. No town in Ore
gon of equal size has better printing
plants than are to be found in Dallas,
and it might he added that there is
machinery and equipment in this town
that cannot be found in many towns
twice or three times as large as the
county seat of Polk. If illustrated
booklets are needed, they can be had
in any quantity and quality right here
at home, at prices lower than can
possibly be quoted by any high-rent
4 city office. If reliable Information is
wanted as to the opportunities, re
sources and advantages of Polk Coun
ty, It can be found every week in the
two newspapers printed in Dallas.
Speaking for himself, the writer de
sires to say that for the last eighteen
years he has been boosting Dallas
not only boosting It In the columns of
his paper, but digging down into his
Jeans , and contributing cash to every
public improvement and industry; do
ing not only that, but quitting his
business for days at a time and tramp
' . ing up and down the street soliciting
subscriptions from others. And it af
fords him a certain degree of satis
faction to be able to say that he usu
ally got the money he started out to
raise. It is true that the Observer was
usually found up near the head of the
list in the amounts donated, along with
business concerns that were doing ten
times the business of this print shop,
' and when the subscriptions came due
It often took every cent the writer had
In the bank to pay his share. It Is an
almost universal rule not to ask the
publisher of a newspaper to contri
bute money to public enterprises, as It
is considered that when he gives the
support of his columns, he gives
enough. But the writer has always
done more. He has done more because
he wanted to see Dallas grow and
prosper, and because he has never
wanted to see his town take one back
ward step. He expects to continue
boosting Dallas through his newspa
per as long as he remains a citizen of
the town, but he will hereafter con
tribute cash only in proportion to the
extent that the merchants of Dallas
see fit to encourage and support the
-Observer. There are many firms in
Dallas that are regular patrons of the
home papers. There are other mer
chants who do not advertise to the ex
tent of a Ave cent nickel. The Obser
ver has no complaint to offer on this
score, however, for the business man
who neglects to advertise in this day
and age is himself the real loser. Our
readers will bear us out in the asser
tion that we have never begged any
man for business. We didn't do It in
the years when we were hard up and
struggling for a foothold, and we have
no desire to begin now, when we have
succeeded in building our business up
to a profitable basis. We hold to the
theory that the newspapers of Dallas
can get along without the people of
Dallas as well as the people of Dallas
can get along without newspapers, and
we know that each Is necessary to the
other. For that reason, we have always
advocated the use of printer's ink as a
business proposition, and not as an
act of charity toward the publisher.
There Is no law on the statute books
of Oiegon to compel any man to run
a newspaper, and If he cannot conduct
It on a dignified, business basis, he
would better get out of the business.
But It Is not fair, It Is not right, it Is
not business to expect a newspaper to
boost year In and year out for the
town, and Its publisher to dig up his
cash besides In promoting the public
good, unless the public does Its full
share In return by supporting and en
couraging the newspaper. The Obser
ver Is today enjoying a prosperous
business. The patronage It receives
from Dallas, It appreciates. To make
up for tho loss occasioned by home
merchants who contribute little or
nothing to Its support, it does a gener
al Job printing business for the mer
chants of neighboring towns. The
amount of money received from these
outside sources reaches Into many
hundreds of dollars In a year. The of
fice pays out thousands of dollars In
Dallas every year for wages and other
expenses, every dollar of which goes
directly Into the coffers of Dallas
merchants. Its publisher believes that
as long as he conducts a paper that
Is loyal to Dallas and worthy of Dal
las' support, such support should In
accorded him. He believe furthi r
that when Dallas has any money to
spend for boosting purposes. It should
refuse to par It to outaldi-ra. where It
united In recommending It. The Ash
land Tidings says that In Ashland not
only were the many personal friends
and acquaintances of Mr. Calkins
pleased with the news, but every prac
ticing attorney In the city heartily en
dorsed the appointment. Judge Hanna,
himself, in handing his resignation to
the Governor, recommended Calkins
as his successor. It was doubtless
this latter feature of the case that
aroused the Tribune's ire when the
appointment was made, for what Ed
itor Putnam thinks of Judge Hanna
wouldn't look well in print. The mem
ory of the aged Jurist's cruel and un
just ruling In the Medford libel suit
still rankles In the Tribune editor's
breast, and no fair-minded man can
blame him for harboring a feeling of
Ill-will toward his persecutors. But in
bitterly assailing Governor Benson for
appointing a man who was eminently
satisfactory to the bar and people
alike, merely because his ancient ene
my had joined In the recommendation
for the appointment, Editor Putnam
carries his. resentment to the point of
childishness.
SETTLERS' TURN NOW
Will
Ask Investigation of
Special Agents.
Acts of
At the Congressional hearing which
Is expected in the Siletz , homestead
cases, an effort will be made to have
the special agents of the Interior De
partment given a touch of the probe,
aa well as the settlers. An investiga
tion of the staff of these functionaries
maintained in Oregon by the $1,000,
000 appropriation made by Congress
at the time of the land-fraud howl,
and through the regular appropria
tions, the services they have been per
forming, pay received, and how they
have been reporting on cases, It Is al
leged by the homesteaders, will make
a very Interesting chapter of the Si
letz controversy. For a long time there
has been practically no provocation
for special agent presence here, ex
cept for the Siletz settlements. The im
mense acreage in Eastern Oregon
which is yet untaken was not sought
by the homesteader or other land
claimant. Only where there was a
good stand of timber has there been
any material homestead activity, and
Siletz was the only appreciable offer
ing in this line.
"We want the special agents to have
a day before Congress, as well as the
homesteaders," writes one of the orig
inal locators. "We want the privilege
of putting before Congress a few facts
as to the way these agents have per
formed their duty. We can show that
where we, the homesteaders, poor and
struggling for existence as a rule, have
spent every day we possibly could out
in that dreary forest, Winter and Sum
mer, the luxurious special agents, who
have been reporting against us, have
often been staying at the Portland Ho
tel on Government money, and too
often never went on or even near the
land which they said wo were not en
titled to hold. Just study this situa
tion for a moment, and see what you
think of the system.
IJravcd Wilderness Hazards.
"Every man now before Congress
for relief did his very best to comply
with the homestead law. He went Into
the almost Impenetrable forest, cut
trails, built rope bridges and cleared
enough for his garden. From Washing
ton came the aristocratic special agent
In a Pullman sleeper. He went to the
Portland Hotel, drawing his big salary
and bigger expense allowance. Then
he found somebody who claimed to
have been out on the Siletz, and who
was ready to declare against the
homesteaders, not having the fortitude
and courage even to follow out where
the homesteaders had blazed the trail,
they performed their duty by remain
ing In the city and declaring that the
poor devils out in the wilderness were
not complying with the law.
"We know that very few of theBe
special agents ever went on the land.
Of course, they now hold that the set
tlers own declaration as to the time
spent there defeats them. In other
words, they admit that the men who
went out there were so honest that they
told frankly how much time they had
spent on the land, and Insisted that
their poverty would not permit a long
er sojourn there.
"Then look at the beneficent results
achieved, If the special agents win in
their contention against the . poor
homesteaders. These men who went
Into the forests and worked like Tro
Jans, while their families .were often
hungry, being thrown off their lands
by the special agents quartered In
Portland Hotel rooms, have to see the
batch of squatters come In, live on the
claims eight months, commute by
making a small cash payment, and
Immediately sell the land for Its tlm
ber. Where does the Government prof
it by this? The $1,000,000 appropria
tion Is used to keep a swarm of speelu
agents at the hotels. They prove their
usefulness by attacking the original
entrymen, report adversely without
seeing the land, and succeed In having
these entries canceled. Squatters who
have been encouraged to rush upon
the property, flic another homestead
entry, wait six months before taking
up residence there, then live on the
property eight months, Immediately
get patent by commuting without any
complaint by the special agents, and
as soon as title is secured, sell the lund
for Its timber.
"We want Congress to pass on the
point whether the Government and
the people make anvthing by this
transaction. Is this stle of law en
forcement worth the price?"
As soon as a committee has been
I'eblgnated by Congress to give the
rilleti cases a hearing. It Is the ex
pressed purposu of the homesteaders
to gather all possible evidence hearing
Railroad men are now deeply Inter
ested in seetng what class of low tour
ist rates will be granted eastbound
.iiirirm- the coming summer. This Is
due to the fact that most of the lm
portant conventions which regularly
draw hundreds of thousands or dele
gates and visitors will be held In the
East or Middle West this year.
The matter of low rates Is now In
the hands of the Transcontinental Pas
senger association for final settlement
at Its next session, January 28. The
association ordinarily does not es
tablish a low fare good throughout the
whole season, but will probably grant
a number of short seasons for reduced
fares, Among the big gatherings that
will draw heavily from this territory
are the meeting of the Mystic Shrine,
at New Orleans, April 12-14; the Wo
men's clubs at Cincinnati In May; the
World's Sunday school convention at
Washington, May 19-24; National Ed
ucational association at Boston; the
Elks, at Detroit, and the Baptist Young
People's Union, at Saratoga, all of
National Importance are scheduled for
later In the summer.
Teacher's Examinations.
Notice Is hereby given that the
County Superintendent of Polk Coun
ty will hold the regular examination
for applicants for State and County
papers at the County Court House In
Dallas, as follows:
For State Papers.
Commencing Wednesday, February
9, at 9 o'clock a. m., and continuing
until Saturday, February 12, at 4 p.
m.
Wednesday Penmanship, History,
Spelling, Physical Geography, Read
ing, Psychology.
Thursday Written Arithmetic, The
ory of Teaching, Grammar, Bookkeep
ing, Physics, Civil Government.
Friday Physiology, Geography,
Composition, Algebra, English Litera
ture, School Law.
Saturday Botany, Plane Geometry,
General History.
For County 'Papers.
Commencing Wednesday, February
9, at 9 o'clock a, m., and continuing
until Friday, February 11, at 4 p. m.
Wednesday Penmanship, History,
Orthography, Reading, Physical Geog
raphy. I !
Thursday Written Arithmetic, The
ory of Teaching, Grammar, Physiol
ogy. Friday Geography, School Law,
Civil Government, English Literature.
Dated this 17th day of January,
1910.
H. C. SEYMOUR,
School Superintendent of Polk
County, Oregon.
Bids For Wood.
Notice is hereby given that the
County Court of Polk County, Oregon,
will receive bids for furnishing 60
cords of grub oak wood, to be not less
than two Inches nor more than six
Inches in diameter; also, 60 cords of
good quality second-growth fir wood.
All to be delivered at the Courthouse
In Dallas, Oregon, on or before Sep
tember 16, 1910. Bids will be opened
on the first day of the regular Febru
ary term of said Court, towlt: On
February 2, 1910, at 10 o'clock, a. m.
Court reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
E. M. SMITH,
Clerk of County Court.
Keen Cutter Channg Dishes at Cra
ven Bros.
t nTTPniTT?CC T A T O i.
f Advertisements under this head
are charged at the rate of 1 cent per
word, first insertion; Vi cent per wora
for each insertion thereafter; 80
words or less, $1 per month. No ad
vertisement inserted for less than 16
cents.
For Sale.
One two-thirds heifer Jersey
N. Carmichael, Dallas.
calf,
tf.
For Rent.
Two houses. One $7 and one $8 per
month. Mrs. J. R. Hubbard. 1-11-tf.
Bottom Land For Sale.
Two acres of fine bottom land, Just
outside Dallas city limits, for sale on
installments. H. G. Campbell. 17-tf
Corner Lot For Sale.
Fine corner lot left in Levens' Third
Addition, for $276. H. G. Campbell.
17-tf.
For Sale.
Hay for sale. H. G. Campbell.
For Sale.
Silver-Laced Wyandotte roosters for
sale. J. L. Castle. 118-3t.
For Sale.
Thirty-five acres good standing tim
ber 4 y miles northwest of Dallas. A
bargain If sold soon. Address or call.
Harry M. Hill. Dallas. l-18-4t
Wanted.
Place for a school girl to assist
In housework In return for board.
Apply to Com. Box 97, or telephone
Bell 403.
For Sale.
One National Cash register at $76,
and one Columbia Cash register for
$50, also one Oliver typewriter model
No. 6, good as new, $70. One 6 foot
Cigar Case $22.60. 1-4-10.
Wanted.
All kinds of iron, rubber, brass, cop
per, zinc and hides. Highest cash
prices paid. A. N. Halleck, Monmouth,
Oregon. J-12-tf.
will never b seen again, as long as ou the record of special agents in Ore
thero are well-equipped boost In c on during the past six to elttht years,
plants at borne. For that reason. !! It Is conceded that such will not af
publlshera of tha Dallas newspapers j fwt the law in any manner, but the
must bo exru.ied If they do not exhibit ' settlers lnJt that ConKTe should
nr tne-ked detrree of enth:!axm over i knc.r.- how the big appropriations are
the proposed plan to continue spend
ing outside of Dallas a lot of good
rns money for that which ran be
obtained Just as effectively and as
reasonably at bom.
UNJUST CRITICISM.
The Medford Tribune's eau.tle crlt-k-Um
of Governor Be neon for appoint
In frank It, Calkins to succeed Judre
Hanna la Ilia Kirs Judicial District
f.. Rat IWor. (he many messages of
n (' il an J commendation coming
trim Uvyera. ne-siprs sad rit liens
In ail fart of Atith-rn Oregon, In
Rebckahs Install.
The newly-elected officers of Almira
Rebekah Lodge were Installed by Miss
May Shelton, district deputy president,
Wednesday night. A banquet followed
the installation. The new officers arej
Past noble grand, Mrs. Lorena Castle;
noble grand, Miss Sadie Lynn; vice
grand, Mrs. Minnie Ellis; secretary,
Mrs. Ora Cosper; treasurer, Miss Ollie
Howe; warden, Mrs. Hester Flske;
conductor. Miss Etta Watters; chap
lain, Mrs. Jennie Gaynor; R. S. N. G.,
W. A. Ayres; L. S. N. G., Mrs. Ida
Manston; R. S. V. G., Dr. B. H. Mc-
Callon; L. S. V. G., Mrs. Mabel Guy;
sentinels. Miss Vera Cosper, Miss Nola
Coad.
Do You Want to Sell?
If you want, to sell your business
of any kind, or If you want to sell
your property, and will make the
price right, I would like to hear from
you. Give description and price. Ad
dress J. E. Smith, 618 Chamber of
Commerce, Portland, Oregon. 6t.
f For Sale.
Eighty acres of fine land all under
cultivation 1 miles west of North
Yamhill. 8 acres in hops, yard trellis
ed. Hop house, dwelling and barn.
Close to Yamhill river. Price if taken
at once, $6250. Inquire at this office.
1-21-tf.
Wood For Sale.
Do you need wood? In preparing
to place your orders, remember that
I am able to furnish you all kinds of
slab wood from either of the Dallas
sawmills at the best possible rates.
Send In your orders by either phone.
Mutual 1196;- Bell 448. August
Bowman. 8-4-tf
George Myer, the slayer of Police
Officer Thomas Eckhart of Salem, was
sentenced to life Imprisonment In the
Oregon penitentiary, Wednesday.
Meyers received his sentence without
concern, and returned to the Jail, chat
ting happily with the officers. His case
will be appealed.
The Observer wants the printing
you are particular about
Now in Regard
To Trusses
One half of the trusses that peo
ple wear do not fit them. They
cause continual annoyance. Tell
us your troubles along that line. We
carry a large stock and claim to be
expert at truss fitting.
Puller Pharmacy
DALLAS STATION TIME CARD
SOUTHERN PACIFIC.
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Passenger No. 74
Passenger No. 78...
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SALKM. FALLS C ITY A WESTERX RY.
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b ing used, and the manner In which
Ful-lic sonic Is being performed.
Improvements at Library.
The Public Library was dosed for
several days last week while cleaning
nd repairs were going on. The first
day of opening brought out nearly
on hundred visitors, nearly all of
whom took booka Fin Inlaid lino
leum ha been laid all over lh floor,
and the old carpet has been seat away
to be worked over Into a big center
rue. To new book case havo been
added; th cushions and fir screens
have been re-covered, and cheerful-
p. m.
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UI be closed on Monday. Ttteodar
and Weindsr neit week. wbU
Mr. Cberrtarton la In Portland. lit
rutner ul iee tak notice.
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OF THE
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End.
of
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This is the time we want to clean up our stock of all Odds and Ends.
We consider that we have done our Fall and Winter season business and
all left we will give the people of Polk County a rare opportunity for
real bargains. Out of a large line of Ladies' Tailored Suits we have only
18 left and we are going to sell them regardless of what they cost. We
want all new Spring stock in February.
10 Suits for $18.00
$32.50 Suits for $15.00
$25 Suits for $11.75
$22.50 Suits for $10.00
$20 Suits for $ 9.00
$16.50 and $15 Suits for $ 7.00
$2.00 Further cut on all suits left.
riany Good Bargains left in the Men's and
Boy's 5uit Department
. ' ' '- . ' '' y
We Have Shoes to Close Out at LOW PRICES
Men's $5 Patent Leather nt. ...$2.25
Boy's $3.25 Patent Leather at.. $1.85
Boy's $2.25 Patent Leather at.. $1.10
Children's $1.85 Patent Leather at $1
Misses $1.50, $1.65 and $1.75 at 85c
Misses $2 and $2.25 at $1.00
Ladles $2.50 Flintxtone $1.45
Ladjes $2.50 Kids. $1.48
Children's $1.45 Kids 86c
o
Children's 81.10 Klcls 50c
We have a new complete line of Men's Hand-made $4.00 Shoes which we
place on sale to start them at $2.75.
An odd lot of our famous $3.00 Hats will go at, your choice, - $1.50
Wool Shawls and Head Scarfs at One-Third off .
A big line of broken lots of Men's, Women's and Children's Underwear
at prices that will pay you to buy.
That bumper line of 20c Wool Sox for this sale 2 for 25c -This
is a bonified Odd and End Clean-up Sale. We are through with
these lines and if you can be fitted, it will nay you to buy. We will also
show you many other bargains, something in almost every linejolour
big stock.
Many more Bargains left all through our
Big Store
Dallas
Mercantile Company
DALLAS, OREGON
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