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; TWO THE TWICE-A-WEEK POLK COUNTY OBSERVER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20th, 1914. How to Detect the Alum Baking Powder "Which are the alum baking powders; how can I avoid them unless they are named?" asks a housekeeper. Here is one way: take the can of a low priced powder in your hand and read the ingredient clause upon this back label. , The law requires that if the powder contains alum that fact must be there stated. If you find one of the ingredients named alum, or sul phate of aluminum, you have found an alum caking powder. There is another and a better way. You don't have to know the names of the alum powders. Use Royal Baking Powder only; that assures you a cream of tartar powder, and the purest and most healthful baking powder beyond question. THE HOME PAPER Gerald Volk, Editor. Issued twice a week, Tuesday and Friday. Office Phones Business office Main 19 Press room Main 19-2 Entered as second-class matter In the Postoffice at Dallas, Oregon. Subscription Rutest One Tear.. ". S1.50 Six Months .76 Three Months 40 The way to build up Dallas is to pat ronise Dallas people. THEY HAD A REASON No wonder the enterprising booster attorney of West Salem wanted to have part of Tolk County annexed to Marion. No wonder that he was interested in bo'osting for that propo sition, it was a good job for any one to try to eairn an attorney fee to advocate sueh a proposition, but the Capital Journal of Salem gives a lit tie history of that bridge and also the very interesting information that Marion County still owe for the first bridge. Head the following and con sider you West Salcmiles before you jump from a good thing into a bad. Salem, in 1886, issued bonds in the sum of $30,000 to build a wooden bridge across the Willamette. This bridge washed out in the winter of 1880-1800, but the bonds did not; they are still with us and drawing interest at the same old rate. They were refunded in 1004, and ai'3 due in April of this year. Mayor Steeves insists they be paid, and it is hoped lie can find some way to do this. There is also outstanding an issue of $20,000 bonds issued for building the steel bridge which replaced the wooden one, washed away as stated, and which will be due in 1020. This bridge is also about worn out and must lie replaced, and for this pur pose still more bonds must be issued before long. AVe will then have two bridges worn out one after the other, and neither paid for; while the third one will be wearing out and getting ready for another bridge and more bonds. Ed. note Polk County has paid all of its share of bonds issm'il for these bridges. EACH A COMMITTEE OF ONE The meeting of the civic department of the women's club of Dallas a few days ago is worthy of more than passing attention. It is of interest to every resilient to assist them in the work of lieautifying Pallas. We all want strangers to compliment lis when they visit our city on its cleanliness and pleasant sitrroundings. It is al so a great satisfaction to live in a well "kept-clean" city. Now, on clean-up day, which date will be an nounced later, let each and everyone do their part, let ns try and outdo the other by lending helping hand. If you ran not spare the time be a good citizen by having a proxie rep resent you. Gather all the old junk in sight, and also all that which you have tried to hide under the porch, and place it in sacks or old cans, or in a pile, so that when the city wag on with the men employed come along they will be able to quickly handle the rubbish and proceed to the next place. You will feel a great deal better (he next day, and will also hear words of praise from your neighbor. Watch for time and date and if in a hurry commence now and arrange for the grand rally. 'All join hands and help the ladies. THE EAR OF MAHOMMET Mahommet used to cany in his ear a few grains of wheat, and when his pet dove, desired a meal, it would alight on bis shoulder and inserting his bill in the prophet's ear, would seem to be whispering to him. His followers watching the flight of the dove from .the etheral heights, and its aparent delivery of a message, were taught to believe that this was the chosen way of the All-Wise for the bestowal of more than human know ledge and wisdom upon the prophet. There are in Oregon several politic ians who carry wheat grains in their ears with the hope that they will deceive the masses and in so doing accomplish the object sought. Time will tell. WHY DISCRIMINATE? President Wilson would not declare where he' stood on woman's suffrage because he said his party has made no declaration on the subject, and yet President Wilson is trying to re peal the Panama Canal Act which now grants immunity from tolls to coastwise shipping, notwithstanding the fact that his party in the Balti more platform, which adopted him as a candidate declared for free tolls for the coastwise shipping. If he desires to wait for the voice of his party on equal suffrage, why doesn't he take that voice on this other nmtterf Strange is it netf that the fellow who pay no taxes is always the one who advices with such a knowing ex pression the tax payer to vote bonds. Items of Interest In Country Districts Interestingly Told OBSERVER SPECIAL SERVICE AIRLIE O'Rilley of Portland was in town fixing and tuning organs and pianos. Suerintendent Seymour and Mr. Cross of the O. A. C, was at mu scimol house Thursday evening. There was a parents' and teachers' meeting held at Lewis mill school house, Thursday evening. Billie McAdams has returned from Independence. O. Bohle of Lebanon, Oregon, visit ed our school Monday. Mrs. Leman is building a new house. Valentine Party. The Misses Snedker and Whitman gave a very pretty Valentin party to a number of their friends ai the home of Mrs. Caughey last Saturday evening, ine patty was given in honor of Miss Whitman's friend, Mr. Edwin- Bohle of Lebanon. Th young ladies exhibited their artistic taste by the beautiful mannvr in which the rooms were decorated, the prevailing colors being pink and green. The drawing room was dec orated with pinks, ferns, and ribbon streamers. The table a tastefully arranged with rut flowers. A three course luncheon was nervtd at 11 o' clock. Those present mere, Messrs. Elifa Caughey. Kayle French, IV. Butler, John Wienert and Miises Ma bel Wilson, Kate Wienert and. Edna Cann. The evening was spent in de lightful games, the guests departing at a late hoar, after baring spent an enjoyable evening. HEWS OF COUNTY TOLD IN BRIEFS . Trap! iers who have been at work in this section of Polk County thin winter have made Borne large catches The pi ices for fiiirs were a Jittie lower this year than last, but nevertheless good profits were made. Skunks are among the most valuable of the fur bearing animals found here, while muskrats are numerous along the banks of the smaller streams. For skunk skins an average price of $2 was rceived. Muskrat skins brought about 50 cents each. Trap ping has been carried on to some ex tent by high school students, who earn "spending money" Det.ore aim after school hours. BALLSTON W. H. Morris has sold his stock of merchandise to Peter Cook of Rick- reall. - Miss Alwyn Edwards of Portland visled her brother, Gomel' Edwards over Sunday. Mi's. AV. H. Sears entertained the members of the Embroidery Club nt her home Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Gilson gave a Valentine party nt their home near town Saturday night. Prof. 1?. E. Silvia attended a prin cipal's meeting at Falls City Satur day. Mrs.' II. S. Fudge has been on the sick list. W. H. Morris made a business trip to Portland Saturday. Rhoda Conner has returned from Corvallis where she has been attend ing O. A. C. Mrs. F. B. Gould 's sister and niece from Newberg have been here visit ing her. Mrs. John Lamm and Mrs. Paul Lamm of Mollaba are visiting at the Lamm home. v Forest Craven is over from Rickre- all assisting Peter Cook in getting started in the store here. Henry Gregg, who has been east of the mountains for two years and a half is here on a visit. Mrs. W. A. Brooks was on the sick list during the past week. BRUSH COLLEGE . A number of Brush College people attended court in Dallas Friday." Mr. and Mrs. James Imlah enter tained the members of the "Sweet Briar Club" with a Valentine party at their home last Wednesday even inc.' Among those present from Brush College were, Mr. and Mrs Carl Harriett, Mr. and Mrs. Meade Pettys and Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Beckett. Miss Winnie Woelk visited her sis ter, Mrs. Orvejle Grilton at Lincoln iasr weeK. The "Bereans" met last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Beckett. Election of officers was held and the remainder of the evening spent in music and games. The following "were elected officer for the ensuing year: President, Mr. Fred Ewing; Vice- president, Mr. Frank Wilslow; Sec retary, Elmer Smith; Musician, Miss Wikje Swart and Librarian, Mr. Rus sell Beckett. It was decided to ask" Mi's. Park to resume her old place as teacher of Uie class' on her return from California. The'Teachers' Reading Circle held their meeting last Saturday nt the Salem public library. They will meet again February 28th. A Masquerade Ball. ' Prominent among the nffairs of the week was the masquerade dance on Friday evening. The costumes' were all particularly well chosen and unique, making it difficult for the judges to determine where the prizes belonged. It wa: finally decided that Miss Gertrude Maurcr ns a Japanese girl was most deserving and Miss Marie Chittenden as a clown second. The men's prizes were awarded to Mr. Elmer Smith who represented a tramp and kept the'erowd constantly laughing at his funny antics and Mr. Wade Palmer, a clown in the truest sense of the word. About twenty-five couples were present besides a large number of spectators and all agree it was one of the most pleasant evenings ever spent. Carl Beckett made a business trip to Corvallis the bust of the' week. Their Twentieth Anniversary. Probably the largest and most elab orate entertainment I hut has taken place in the Polk Ooajtty Hills for manv years, occured at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Loose last Thursday. Neighbors and friends from far and near gathered and sur prised them on tJie twentieth anni versary of their wedding day. Tliey came in the morning, bring ing good things and remained all day. tossing the time in chatting, feast ing and other forms of entertainment. Mrs. Theodore Roth of Salem sang seveial pretty selection. Before leaving, the guests presented their surprised host and hostess with a beautiful Havilaml China dinner set. Those present were, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Tamer, Mr. and Mrs. fi. L. Ad ams, Mr. and Mr. Wm. Calder, Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Winslow, Mr. and Mrs. L. (irioe. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Boufneur, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gardner, Mr. and Mrs, C. W. Dancer, Mrs, Frank Olson, Mrs. G. W. Pearminc, Mrs. A. L. Mi ner, Mrs. C. II. Smith, Mrs. Claud Hill, Mrs. M. B. Fingly, Mrs. W. M. Bailey, Mrs. Theodore Roth, Mrs. P. L. Cutler, Ma-s. J. R, Chapman, Miss Helen Taylor, Miss Mary Wisner, Miss1 Emily Loose, Miss Carol Loose, Miss Esther Miner, Miss Irene Olson, Miss Mary Ferguson, L. V. Goiser, Hugh Gosser. Vooihis Loose and Master Howard Adams, Georgie Cut ler, Percy Minor and Kenneth Roth. MONMOUTH, R. B. Smith of New Era, Clackamas County, Oregon was the guest of bis uncle, L. M. Hall, whom he had not seen for 14 years, one day last week. G. Graves of Portland, formerly a citizen of Monmouth, was transacting business in town last week. . W. Haines of Eugene, one of the oldestl pair of twins on the coast, is the guest of his nieces, Mrs. Port- wood and Mrs. Emmett Staats. He is quite stout for one of his age, Tiis twin brother is spending the winter in California.! Mart Serofford, a farmer of . the Luckiamute Valley was in town Sat urday He said things on the farm were all right, but the roads were somewhat muddy. W. R. Coulter of Dallas made a business trip to Monmouth Monday. Come again Rodney. Walter Norton of Airlie, R. F. D.. was in town Monday and reported everything .as fine otf the" . farm as could be. He has quite a large hop yard. C. Bevins of Airlie, R. F. D., was in town Tuesday, lookng hale and hearty as usual. He is farming arid also has quite a large hop yard. John Palmer, thprosperous Lucki amute farmer and dairyman made a business trip to Monmouth Tuesday. Milt. Bosley and John Walker of Sunny Slope, were in town on busi ness Tuesday, iV W. Mack has got his fine new house almost enclosed and will then be able to work on it), rain or shine. The Evangelical people are build ing a new parsonage and started work on it Tuesday. They" will build an up-to-date bimgalow in every respect. A. N. Poole is superintending the work. '...-' Everybody and his neighbor have a sore arm from vaccination and some of them are pretty sick besides. There is no more new cases of small pox and those that had it are almost well. They have it quite light, except two or three, and they also are about recovered. ' Dr. White, State Health Officer, was in town last week and vaccinated quite a number, but said the danger was about over, for the doctors here had it well under control. D. E. Johnson of Portland was in tow;n on business this week. He said he was well" pleased with our city. There is a great deal being said about goctfl roads, but we have about as good a road system as any state except for one thing and that is, we should have a general road overseer appointed by the. County Court, and let him superintend the work so that all the roads should be worked alike, and let him be paid by the County, and they should see to it that he is a competent man, and understands the business, and if he does not do his duty, he should be removed by the court. Let 's hear from someone else on this subject. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Bewel, of Vancouver, are in town and expect to locate in Monmouth. They are the guests of the Monmouth Hotel. MOUNTAIN VIEW Mrs. B. F. Edwards and daughter Ilda of Salem spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Grice. Mr. Stearns has bought a new horse. Mrs. Blanche Yates of Portland is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Wilson, t The Parents' and Teachers' meet ing at Popcorn Friday evening was well attended, the main feature of the program was the temperance lec ture given by Mr. Patey which was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Harry McDowell are visiting the latter 's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Porter. . Little Lena Bowman had the mis fortune to sprain her arm while play ing at school. The McDowell family is being vis ited by friends from Pennsylvania. A Surprise Party-- Mr. and Mrs, Ed. Loose were very delightfully sur prised last Thursday when a party of friends and neighbors came in unex pected to celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary. After a boun teous dinner, which was prepared by the ladies, the marriage ceremony was reinuoted. Then they were present ed with a beautiful set of china dishes. L. Grice has returned home from Dallas, where he has been serving on the jury. RICKREALL Mrs. S. Kinns of Independence visit ed W. E. Goodill over Sunday. Wm. Cadle is very ill at his home. Drs. Starbuck and McCallon of Dal las are attending him. Gristle Palmer returned from Sa lem, where she has been visiting for sometime past. AY. W. Rowell and wife visited with her sister at Monroe Sunday. Peter Cook went to Portland Satur day, returning same day. Pat. Price is agent for a line of calendars made by a Michigan firm Peter Cook has been making sever al trips to Ballston. We hear he is going into business there. Mrs Conner and children of Salem came over to visit her brother, Frank Totman and family. Mnttie Koser was' over last week looking after her property here. Minnie Arthur and her sister Inez. were here visiting their sister, Mrs. Ramsey last week. John Hodge came over from Jeffer son to' attend the dance and visit friends. ' " Mrs. Fred Anes visited Salem Sat urday to see her daughter Annie, who is attending school. ' Chas. Kennedy returned from Port land where he had been spending a few days. - The high school will hold a rally Friday. A good time, is expected. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards of Salem are spending a few days with relatives. SMITHFIELD Born to Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Neu feldt,' February 10th, a daughter. J. T. Byerle has gone to California. Henry Glazeman, has been work ing for a week for G. G. Rempel near Perrydale. Mrs. Frank Friesen is still sick. We all hope that she will soon re cover. ' ; Quite a few fanners are plowing. Bachelor Bones has set posts for a division fence. . P. Neugeldt, Jr., and Mr. C. Wark entine have rented the Peters' farm. Several new pupils have commenced school this week. Mr. A. R. Brown has purchased from the Peters sisters, the three cor nered piece of land that) extends across the county highway, about 3 acres, for $100 an acre. Frank Friesen, Jr., has built a chicken house on the George Myer farm. The "road drag constructor" did very good work in this part of the county, as they filled up the mud- holes. John Diehm has built a new chick en house. George Richmond did quite a lot of grubbing in his orchard which was a great improvement to the orchard. A surprise party was held at the home of C. L. Gilson in honor of Geo. Ross. A large crowd was pres ent and all had a good time. mm &1 idjiu dl .bout Uiaxv ""lii PRESENTS i for toy. ud irU Uut fo "a Vi "Olympk" Wk.t Kwti A -Olympic" Pancake Flov Jut the dudieai, eateh iet, moat interesting W BOYeltiea imagina ble, eapeeiallj imported from Germany. - Portland Flouring Mill. Co. sth. 1 J Four of the Diehm's children spent Sunday at John Ediger's. Zena - Spring Valley Mrs. W D. Henry and Ma-s. L. A. Purvine entertained pleasantly at a Valentine party on Saturday evening. Miss Bessie Lightfoot of West Sa lem was a week-end visitor at W. H. Crawford's. Frank Crawford was a business vis itor in Portland last week. After about five months in the hos pital, Miss Lucy Higgins has suffic iently improved in health to be able to return to her home here. Miss Marie Chittenden of SalAi, and Miss Grace Spong, who is work ing in Dallas, were among the guests at the Valentine party. Miss Lydia Rex, of West Salem, spent several days last week at W. K. Crawford's. Mr. and Mrs. Worth Henry of Sa lem are visiting here at the home of Mr. Henry's parents. - Will Crawford was a visitor at Vic tor Simpson's in Unionville, Sunday. Mrs. Monroe Pervine and baby were in Salem for several days last week. Geo. Felts was up from Portland the first of the week.. He and G. H. Crawford spentseveral days working in his cherry orchard. Pure Food Grocers Just received, a fresh lot of Nasturtion and Sweet Pea Seeds We guarantee our Butter and Eggs as Strictly Fresh Our Canned Goods are of the 19l3pack Our Teas and Coffees , are of good quality and reasonable in price Free Delivery Holman&Boydston Phone 1271 FLESHER Meat Mar Ket WE PAY THE HIGHEST CASH PRICE FOR ALL COUNTRY PRODUCE PHONE 13 Dallas, Oregon CityTransfer W. R. COULTER, Proprietor The world moves itself; We move anything else Piano and Furniture Mov ing a Specialty Stand Kersey's Confec tionery. Phone 1061 Residence Phone 1202 - tor Langs and a Dry Hacking Cough can ba rsUaved by using Ballard's Horehound Syrup Its effect In tlx lungs Is soothing . and - healing. Tery gratifying to those who ars racked by a painful cough. Re litres tightness,, loosens phlegm, clears the roice of hoarseness and quiets all Irri tated conditions, so that the sleeo Is ao longer disturbed at night . Price tie, SSe am 1J. , Buy the $1.M sise. It eon- tains Bve times as much aa the tSc size, and you get with each bottle a Dr. Berrlck's Red Pep per Porous Plaster for the chest JamF. Ballard, Proo. StLouie,Ma, teutons Eye Salve Is a healing Munenv rvr .ct goto AMoBtcowwtwoto By Conrad Stafrin. West Side Marble . WorRs MOPrrMKjrra, headstones and CTRBIHG. A Coaaptete Mac C All IaMeat DeatgsB. I .ew OFFICE When We Hand You Our Esti mates of the coat of the lumtKr you require you can depend upon It that the fig ures will be as low as flrst-claas, well seasoned lumber can be sold for hon estly. If you pay more you pay too much. If you pay lees you get lens either duality or quantity.. Willamette Valley Lumber Co. HillsOros TEA d COFFEE FOR SALE AT " Loughary Grocery DALLAS, OREGON Dallas Iron Works Machinists - . Foundry men -Makers. Pattern- SAWMILL, WORK A SPECIALTY We are prepared to do any kind of Iron and Brass work. Lumber trucks and Btock work on hand. Wi make the best and cheapest Slump Puller on the market. Prloia reasonable. LODGE DIRECTORY UNITED ARTISANS Dallas Assem bly, No.. 46, meets on first and third Moneys cf each month at Wood man hall. Visiting members made welcome. W. J. WHITE, M. A. WILLIS SIMONTON, Secretary. WOODMEN. OF. THE . WOK LD Dallas Camp No. 209 meets in W. O. W. Hall on Tuesday evening of eacli week. 3. F. Driscoll, Consul Com. F. J. Craven, Clerk. A. F. & A. M. Jennings Lodge, No. 9, meets second and fourth Fridays of each month. In Masonic hall on Main street Visiting brethren wel come. W. R. ELLIS, W. M.. . WALTER S. MUIR. Secretary. Professional Cards DENTIST AND ORTHODONTIA . DR. CLINTON L. FOSTER, New City Bank Building. Office Phone 931. DALLAS OREGON. DENTIST M. HAYTER Dallas National Bank Building Dallas ' Oregon Olive Smith-Blcknell Teacher of PIANO and ORGAN Studio 712 Oak St. . DALLAS OHEGON Dr. Louis G. Altman Homeopathic Physician, General Practice. Special attention to Asthma, Dropsy, (iau otones and Rheumatism. Office and Res. 296 N. Liberty St. Phone Main 147. SALEM, ORE. 1 Chiropractor Phone 1304 DR. D. G. REMPEL Nerre Specialist and Spinal Adjuster Office, 513 Church Street, near depot. Consultation and Examination Free. DALLAS, OREGON DENTIST v B. F. BUTLER Office oyer Fuller Pharmacy. Office hours from I to II a as.; t to t p. m. Dallas Oragof Phone 11SJ-I R. L. CHAPMAN FtTNERAIi DIRECTOR AND KMBALMER Calls promptly answered day or Bight Dallas, Oregosu mm 'If AT