Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, November 21, 1911, Image 8

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Newspaper Page Text- .; EIGHT FOLK COUNTY OBSERVER Tuesday, November! -r - i v,sSMSa MeMinnville School Girl Writes of Polk County i rave Interesting Exper , iments Made by Professors of Co lumbia Universi ty -A Mechanic al Parallel. Some inU'resliiijf experiments liav. been made recently by professors of the Columbia University to determine the time required for thought travel iroin the brain to the tip o the tinner in piano-playing. In this connection it is of equal interest to know that the time required 1'or the transmission of the blow upon the key of the instrument to the point o contact of hammer and string i about the same as that of thought o brain to finder tip. When a nolo is struck upon an up rie;ht piano there are brought inti play something- like ;8 separate parts of the action, and this mechanism must be so delicately adjusted that it will respond as quickly as the brain, nerves and muscles of the Iiu mini body; otherwise a perfect ren dering of any music would lie impossible. lomiH'ieni judges say that these points have received tho most careful consideration in the Kilers piano. ami t Ho action is so constructed as to produce a pliant, easy and responsive touch, combined with great elasticity mid power ot; rejK'tilion. We have a tine display of Kimball pianos on exhibit, including- the world-renowned ('bickering, Kohiner, 1ester, Smith & I'.arnes, and other reliable instruments, at a saving to you of .t7.'i to 'j:0.00. This is an opportunity of a lifetime. Many in struments have been sold during- the last week to some of the best homes in Dallas. In the last few years over 2(10 homes in tl,is ,.j(y illlVt, j,,,,,.,.. ed from the Kilers Music House, the Nation's Largest Piano Dealers. This in itself is proof positive that we handle the best that money can buy. Note some of the low prices during our special big piano sale: Regular $S00 pianos now Regular $350 pianos now Regular $400 pianos now Regular $450 pianos now Regular $800 player-piano I-.tc. te. Then? is yet time; eomo now. Call in today and make your selection. We make terms to suit your con venience. Buy Now Come In Now Today. ..$218 ..$248 ..$318 ..$550 Some time ago Secretary Walter L. Tooze, Jr., of the Dallas Commer cial Club, received a request from Miss Aiiiiyce Ague, a student of the Mclliniiville public schools, asking him for information in regard to Polk County, so that she might be able to prepare an essay on that sub ject, as a part of her school exer cises, lie very promptly provided her with .the necessary data, and the following article is the result of her quest. She is 14 years old and is a member of the eighth grade: Polk County. Polk County is in the heart of the world-famed Willamette Valley. It is about 25 miles in width, and ex tends from the Willamette river, its eastern boundary, 35 miles westward to the summit of the Coast Range of mountains. Two-thirds of the ara of the county is in the broad prairies of the valley and the low foothills. The other third lies along the western boundary, where the densely timbered coast mountains rear their heights between the valley and the Pacific, which is but 20 miles away. Soil Formation. The soil is of three general classes: That of the valley is a rich, black loam, over a clay subsoil. It is very fertile and will produce all kinds of grain, fruit and vegetables ( without irrigation. The soil along- the streams is a sandy deposit of earth and decomposed vegetable mould, and is adapted to hop and vegetable culture. The soil of the foothills is a red or In-own loam, which is best for fanning. This is where Folk County raises her fine Angora goats and sheep, and there also are the vast orchards of apples, prunes and pears. The mountain land, when cleared, produces an unlimited quan tity of pasture grasses, and is an ideal place for herds of cattle, sheep and goals. The ocean gives Polk County an invigorating bre-eze and the nights are always cool. The rainy season prevails in winter, but cyclones, bliz zards and thunder storms are un known. The climate of Polk County in general makes it a very desirable place to live. The people are energetic towns men and farmers; They have placed the county where it has no debt, and all wan-ants are cashed on de mand. The large court .house in Dallas was constructed ' of Polk County stone, and is paid for, while taxes are growing lighter each year. Educational Facilities. The county has excellent educa tional facilities. The Oregon State Normal School is at Monmouth; the Dallas College at Dallas; and Inde pendence, Dallas and Falls City maintain excellent high schools. Dallas, the county seat, is a thriv ing little city of about 3000 inhabit ants. It has an air of soliidfy that makes an immdiate impression. The surrounding forests are being used for commercial purposes and the sawmills employ large numbers of men. ' Factories and new enter prises are meeting with encourage ment wherever introduced. There are two sawmills, one foundry, an ax handle factory, one flouring mill, eight prune dryers, eight hop dryers, three wagon shops, one creamery, two good hotels, two banks and a soda works in Dallas. The electric light plant supplies other towns than Dallas with light and electric power. Besides these, there are numerous other sawmills near the city. The principal streets are macadamized and curbed, and a sewer system has been installed. In Dallas there are eight churches, of different denom inations. The Evangelical college, besides the public schools, furnish the young people a chance for a thorough education at home. ' Polk County's excellent location, healthful climate, and friendly class of people, is destined to make it be come a famous section of Oregon. Things You Have and Couldn Wanted Ge DAMES AND DAUGHTERS. Mrs. .lolin Hays Hammond, the wife of the famous mining engineer, does her own housekeeping, is chairman of the woman's welfare department of the Civic federation and writes for the magazines. Mrs. Gore, wife of the blind senator from Oklahoma, graduated from a law school so as to help her husband. He collaborates with her on his speeches, and when ho wants to memorize a particularly fine oration she reads It to him uutil he knows it by heart. Baroness de Laroehe, besides being the first licensed woman aviator In ranee, Is the tirst wtman to make a flight iu the preseuce of royalty. At a recent aviation meet in St. Petersburg, which was attended by the czar, the baroness rose to the height of 150 meters. The oldest woman Alpinist in Swit zerland, still on the active list. Is Mine. Louise Favre, a widow, aged eighty- one, who lives iu a hamlet near Bex, canton of Valais. Recently she climb ed up the Chamossaire. a mountain WO feet high, with one of her grand sons in order to light a bonfire on the summit iu honor of a local festival. to win fouFAmerican league pennants and two world's championships. Ernest Barry, the English profes sional sculling champion, has chal lenged llichard Arnst of Australia, the world's professional champion, to race for the title on the Thames river, Lon don. Manager Frank Chance of the Cubs says he will resume his old position at first base when the season of 1912 opens. Last August Chance was com pelled to retire from the game for the remainder of the season as the result of stopping a ball with his head at Cincinnati. That's what you will find at Dallas' new Book and Art Store, at 428 Main Street, where a stock of Books, Stationery, Pictures and Art Goods as modern as those of the best city stores is now ready for your inspection. Our stock is not all here yet, but shipments from the East are ar riving every day, and our shelves will soon contain every article carried by a first-class book and art store. We are Going to Make Your Christina Shopping Easy by offering a wide selection of beautiful gifts for old and young. A lady customer said the other day: "I can purchase every gift I need without leaving this store." You may be sure that compliment was appreciated. We are going to try to show this appreciation by offering you the most beautiful and modern Christmas goods ever displayed in a Willamette Valley store. Watch our Show Windows and Our Newspape Advertisements - - t It will help you, and it will help us We are going to sell goods right, because we know how and where to buy them right. We want you to come and see us, whether you are ready to buy, or not. The new goods are selling fast, and we want you to see the display before it is picked over. J. C. HAYTER Dallas Book and Art Store 428 Main Street, Dallas, Oregon Sporting Notes. Athletics at the University of Wis- couslu cost $35,C00 last year. The statement shows a balance of $1,402. Harry Davis will manage the Cleve land Americans next year. Davis. Idle captain ofthe Athletics holjvM To Farmers. After you have registered your farm name, come to The Observer office and leave an or- der for some up-to-the-minute printed stationery bearing your i arm name, we'll in tim n-nrh- for 3 ou at reasonable rates and with dispatch. Printed station- ery has a distinctiveness all its own and lends a dignity to your business and even your social correspondence. On Friday, November 24. at Staf rin's you can have your eyes exam ined by an expert. Glasses furnish ed at moderate cost if needed, in any style desired. Drs. Freeze & Hire, eye specialists. LAST WEEK OF BIG REMOVAL SALE , Take advantage of Big Bargains at once. Dallas Variety Store Mrs. Charles Gregory, Prop. O. A. C. Short Courses Begin Jan. 3, Continue Four Weeks Every citizen of Oregon is cordially invited tor the short courses of the Oregon Agricultural Yn le?re, beginning Jan. 3. Eleven distinctive e. y y will be offered in Agriculture, Mechanic Arts, I estic Science and Art, Commerce, Forestry, Art m Music. Every course is designed to HELP J student in his daily work. Make this a plea- and profitable winter outing. No 'tuition. I I M 1 I T C 11 onable accomodations. For beautiful ilk I II I II L U bulletin, address H. M. TEXNANT, Registrar, Corvalljs, Org Fanner's Business Course By Corresponded i " - - ' If you have rooms for rent, place j a card in your window saying so. ! For sale at Observer Job Office. It Whooping Cough is an old savins- that whonnino.! cough must run its course, but the! use of Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-IIoney j lias demonstrated beyond doubt that such is not the case. It can be cured by the use of this rpmp.lv. SMOKE "ZU ZD The best 5 cent cigar on any market. Your dealer should have it. CLnfnAfTT fr DISTRIBUTOR? Portland and Siif EELERS' PIANOS -AT- tockwell Music Co. OPEN EVENINGS. A. T. JTUNNELLY, Special Representative. KorU of Conrl Hons MiU Stmt, DALLAS, OREGON. How a Saves You Money j rT1"K.ivt.jP.iret!1( I I crri.(!;o. a butcv i I Uto ''Sure tu (If rpqui i qnam thin i com to vo.i of w,cn tae .viy.r at i .... a firm ... con i ( IOycarv nj t-nircd tKhistUchcapfi? ,,.,.,,. ineni ana 1 s.4n,,:'e ?rd'""y on. brnUUin. T i,? i"" ' ! .Wter- Ihni.,.. . ' . There ' of MuUelwKer a ions, carnajit e F, in, We Arefi SfadefcnKxy Agents u! l fctl 1 I'm , i he a.- i- - , I B Nln.(.l fca b overlooked. on! rthat It lasts? 3Do jov ' ?D"tcla f ' bet for to P It IS nonr , . CRIDER'S GENERAL sioRE " DALLAS, OEEGON. 'U'ipoaker Tatent Tm k,.-. -"' a tav r a trar,,,- ,f m,d8 lie reqrea.,. . , . T r- probably fiCS HT in rw, 1- I .aas,,tj,:.rr .... whitt, treat I -rj ...... e -' be otkersjwkea 11 a. II rfptitati, MM I CATARRH fins r : 1 - --a 0 B - sis? 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Raron. t T . , . 1 was blind n t... used Sutherland'. Eye Salve and it acted like a charm. It mi ti - . i-u ny eyes and re: . V -roa and worth it'! Will break up tue wor '&t Ja POLL 2 a tnlw. .1, ;)., Tii ..n. rrrrr- Walter L. T "V r nil : iored my si-ht. Dr. BeU'i Tizs-T' 1 . ' T t t , liams bide. o, Jr, lawyer, Wil- thrr.it and broncl;'al tw-- sa-e at tku o3co. Bank Buildirff.