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About Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 4, 1914)
THE FOLK COUNTY OBSERVER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1911 The Standard Schools Hy h. Mac-ken. The "Standard School" is the lat est and greatest step taken in this state for the advancement of the ru ral schools. Many states have "Mod el Kural Schools" located at various points within their bounds, but Ore gon, through the efforts of the var ious county superintendents, iB work ins out a system of "Standard Schools" which makes each school -reaching the standard a "Model School" and a pattern for its neigh bors. This plan was first used in Polk county by Supt. II. C. Seymour in the school year 1-12 and has since been taken up hy the following counties: Coos, Marion, Linn, Lane, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Umatilla, and Yamhill. All counties have not used the same standard points but in all cases the purpose has been the same, and the results excellent. Polk county bus continued a leader in this movement and for the school year just closed used the following points: Flag Must be flying in good weath er. School bouse Properly lighted and ventilated. Condition of school room Attrac tive. One standard picture One new pic ture during the year unless four good ones already in the room. Drinking water Either fountuin or tank and individual cups. Walks From road to bouse, from bouse to outbuildings. Grounds Drained, attractive, flow ers on grounds or in rooms. Spelling contests Every pupil en tered. Discipline Good order at all times. Satisfactoiy work On part of both teacher and pupils. . Attendance Average 95 per cent for year. School Board Teacher's monthly report must show at least one hour's visit by one or moro members of the board each month. Teacher Attending at least 50 per cent of teachers' institutes and sub scribing to at least one educational paper. Library Book case with lock and key, books in good condition and cat alogued. Outbuildings Sanitary nt all times. It is necessary for a school to gain all of these points in order to bo en titled to receive the standard school ! nennunt. A careful study of these points will show that they require the interest that they create in the community, a much greater school spirit is awakened. The climax of which is reached when the pennant for the year is presented to the school, which should be at a general gather ing of the people of the neighborhood. Last week the county superinten dents of the state, in session at Sa lem, agreed upon a set of rules for the standardization of rural and vil lage schools which is ample proof that the Standard School movement has brought about only good results where used. Should you visit the schools of any of the counties using the Standard points you would find: (1) a spirit of interest in the work being done and you would probably be shown the set of standard points posted on the wall with the stars placed opposite the points gained and informed very carefully as to how they were going to win the remaining points; (2) that the pupils feel that any unnecessary absence is a black mark for their school; (3) that the room is properly lighted and heated, neat and attrac tive, and has potted plants carefully arranged ; (4) that the grounds and road are free from waste paper, slicks, etc.; (O) tiiat me ouiDiuiiiings are clean anu sanitary; ioi wiai uie school board has made regular visits to the school and are taking a great interest in the condition of their school and the work being done; (7) that the people are proud of their school and on being asked, while on a visit to the county seat, where they live will not answer, "Out northwest about fourteen miles," but will proud ly answer, "I'm from the Gooseneck School District." to The uuserver on Saturday. There is quite a demand for houses, and if Dallas expects to house its newcom ers comfortably additional buildings that will rent lor from $10 to $ 18 per month must be erected." The Observer is visited almost daily by persons in search of dwelling plac es, most ot tne seekers Deing new comers to the city. The demand for houses is a certain indication of growth. WAR HAS EFFECT HERE. Contracts for Prunes Held Up Await ing Outcome of Pending Trouble. The Armsby packing plant will re sume operations about the middle of September. As yet few prunes have been contracted tor on account of the uncertainty of the market and the small crops. Last year the company shipped over a hundred carloads of prunes, but this year it expects much less than half that amount. The number of prunes contracted will be influenced greatly by the out come of the present European crisis, as most of the product is sold in Ger many and other foreign countries. Despite this fact, however, the Arms by people expect to do better than most of the plants throughout the valley. WOMEN WILL ORGANIZE AUXILIARY TO REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMITTEE TO BE FORMED. Meeting Will Be Called in Near Fu ture, When Polk Ladies Elect Of ficers and Arrange Campaign. SLAYER NOTIFIES OFFICERS. DEMAND FOR HOUSES LARGE. Homesteader Near Tillamook Is Vic tim of Shooting. Lee Cooper shot and killed a man bv the name of Ether, nine miles above Maine, in Tillamook county, and then went to the telephone and asked to have the sheriff and coroner sent out. In talking to Sheriff Crenshaw over the telephone, Cooper said he had kill ed a man in self-defense, and would remain at the Blaine store until the officer arrived. It seems that they had some trouble over chittim bark The man who is killed was a home steader. Cooper is a young man. Which Make the Building Outlook for Next Season Somewhat Brighter. While the 1914 building season in Dallas has been unusually quiet, con tractors and builders see a brighter are practically ready to receive the Ready for Crushed Rock. On account of the lateness of the season the preparatory work of grad ing and rolling those streets which are to be macadamized is being rush ed as rapidly as possible. Two blocks outlook for the succeeding year. Sev eral new residences are already in contemplation, and the present dearth ot dwelling houses will make others necessary. There are many culls for residences at this time, with no unoc cupied houses to supply the demand. "I could easily rent a half dozen houses within a week were they avail able," said a leading real estate man crushed rock. Big Strike Due Friday. Unless the railroads accept the pro posals of the arbitration board, a gen eral strike of 55,000 firemen and en gineers on ninety-eight railroads west of Chicago will be called Friday, Au gust 7, it has been announced officially- The Republican County Central committee, of which D. H. Hampton is chairman and Lew A. C'ates secre tary, has a movement under process of consummation for the organization of a Woman's Auxiliary committee, selecting one member thereof from each of the forty precincts in the county, and is meeting with good suc cess, inasmuch as the ladies are be coming interested in the approaching campaign and purpose doing their part for republican victory at the polls in November. Already appoint ments have been made, and accepted, in some twenty-five precincts, and the committee is only awaiting recom mendations from precinct committee men to complete the list. When the list of appointments shall have been completed, a meeting will be called in Dallas and a Woman's auxiliary will be organized exclusive of the existing committee, by the elec tion of officers. Plans will then be made for some effective work during the campaign, and that results will be attained there can be no doubt. The secretary of the Central committee urges precinct committeemen who have not already done so to name a woman in their respective bailiwicks that the proposed organization may be perfected at an early date. The outlook for republican success in Polk county this fall is the bright est for years, and there is no reason why, with effective work all along the line, that it should not roll up a big majority tor every nominee on the ticket. Information from various sec tions of the county indicates that the party is gaining strength, and that numerous progressives are returning to the fold. for II. W. Willard's place adjoining the southern' part of Independence, paying the difference in price between the two properties, there being about 29 .acres in the Willard property. Mr. Willard in turn sold the Mon mouth , tract to W. F. Darmouth of Mitchell, South Dakota, whom report says will move here soon. Mr. Car son expects to move to bis new pos session next week. Monmouth Herald. BELT'S OUTLOOK BRIGHT. INDEPENDENCE NEWSLETS. "THUTII 1 ADVKIITI.SIX;-' Stop This Flight of Oregon Dollars Twenty-Five Million Oregon Dollars Are Already Gone This enormous sum of Twenty-five Million Dollars Oregon money is held by outside Life . uYed fo,Ct0hmPwf8 " ""V iKainrt 0ren fore. w'tHnem. and 1 and other ' condition in California, Massachusetts. New York, Wiscon- pared Oregon. The loans which the combine of outside companies have in Oregon d to the direct drain which this $25,000,000.00 has created, maki are very small corn- making money scarce in DURING 1913 Oregon sent away in life insurance premiums $3 45s n-?6 00 heeeived back in claims and refunds $2108 065 00 One year's net drain on Oregon 1504tIoo Oregonians must help stop this drain Keep Oregon Money in Oregon-Make Prosperity for Oregonians OlCgOnLifC Insurance Company IS THE ONLY COMPANY "EXCLUSIVELY OREGON" Invests ALL its funds in Oregon Securities. 1 iives Superior Service to IVlicvholders. BEST FOR OREGONIANS A. Mills, President Home Office, Corbett Building. Fifth and Morrison, Portland 1 Samuel, General Manager C. S. Samuel. A!i.t r . . ...-.j, BEFORE YOU SIGN an application for life insurance anywhere else examine the insurance rates and superior policy contracts of QrcgvD!fe Gleanings From The Observer's News paper Exchanges. M. A. Baker, for over twenty years a resident of Independence, and an old soldier, died at his home in this city Wednesday. He is survived by a wife, five sons and four daughters. The funeral services were held at the house yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the G. A. K. and he was buried in the Odd Fellow's cemetery, With the completion of Siletz Val ley railroad it has been proposed that a tram service be established be tween Independence and Hoskins. The Independence and Monmouth railroad to furnish the service which ought t Be quite proiitnule tor them and very convenient tor the public. Dr. D. V. Poling, who was pastor of a church here at one time and is related to some Independence people. has resigned the pastorship ot church in Portland and will take up work lor the prohibitionists as singer. L,ast July while the county was building the bridge and walk on easi U street, George H. Poersel, a trav eling salesman, fell off the half com pie ted bridge to the ditch below. He now has commenced suit in the circuit court against the county alleging that he sustained temporary injuries which have damaged him to the extent ot .fUOUO. Dean J. Butler and wife, who have been in the Philippine Islands for several years, returned home this week and are with Mr. Butler s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Butler. Mr. But ler has been in the employ of one of the largest law hrms 01 the Philippine Islands and has been over a great part of the country as a result of his work. Monitor. The Thomas Brinkley cigar store on L street was sold this week to Robert Mills and Candance Endslcy. James . Keady brought suit in Justice AVinn's court this week against Mrs. Amanda Rexford, who conducts the candy kitchen stand on street, alleging $10 due him for labor. The court allowed him just ix bones, which we learn was at tached by another party to satisfy a lent Keady owed him. It was a case of "presto change." . The feed and sale barn conducted bv O. T. Murphy, was leased by him Mondav to Dick Crowlev, who for merly bad charge of it prior to Mr. Murphy's management. (. onsiderable pettv thieving is re ported going on in various parts of he city. Milk bottles left on the porches bv the milk dealers to their customers is being stolen by culprits during the night. While in the act of cranking an auto last Friday morning. Jeff Krebs broke his left arm near the wrist Makes Good Impression Among Vot ers of Tillamook While Outing. While on a recent pleasure trip in Tillamook county, Mr. Harry H. Belt, republican nominee for circuit iudge, came in contact with a large number of representative people of that sec tion, and from personal advices it is known that he made an excellent im pression with them. While this is the home county of his democratic oppo nent, Judge Holmes, it is predicted that Mr. Belt will receive a surpris ingly large vote there in the November election. There is a combination of circumstances in Tillamook, and es pecially in the city, that do not augur well tor the success of the democratic candidate for the judgeship. In Polk county Mr. Belt will receive the solid republican vote, besides which a con siderable number of democrats who appreciate his worth will not only champion his claims, but will ' cast their ballot for him. Yamhill may be counted upon for a large majority for the Polk county man, and thus sizing up the situation The Observer can see no good reason why he should not be elected by a healthy majority. Some Sanitary Outfit, This. At Sydney, in Polk county, the Krebs Brothers, formerly in the hop business, are constructing an immense dnn-y barn which will be up-to-date in every respect. It will have cement floors, brass rails, modern ventilation, running water, and will cost about $2,000. The employes will wear white suits, and at milking time the cows will be washed, milked by ma chinery and only the final "strip ping" will be done by hand. Fifty graded Holsteins will be handled at first and 100 head additional will be purchased in the near future. Vmity Standard. ALUMINUM WARE -THAT-- A complete line just re ceived from Chicago. Come in and we will be glad to show it to you and tell you our prices which are as at tractive as the goods themselves. Holman&Boydston Phone 1271 553 Main Pins His Faith in Dallas. Henry Serr returned to Dalhu last Friday, after having spent ten ilavs at The Dalles and other Eastern Ore gon towns. He investigated business conditions in that section of the state and is firm in the belief that Polk county is enjoying greater prosperity than any place he visited. "Dallas, looks good to me, J' he said to a repre sentative of The Observer with some emphasis. "It is the ideal spot in a great state, and one of which we have just cause to be proud." Mr. Hop Grower: What about your hop tickets for the harvest? It may be a little early to think about it, but the early bird catches the worm, you know. The Observer would like to print them for you. It has the facilities to turn them out with neatness and dispatch, guaranteeing the price to be as low as the lowest. If you order tickets now, they will be in hand when you are ready to use them. Mail us a copy of what you want, and we will print them forthwith and hold them until wanted. Yours for business, The Polk County Observer. FORDS STORED BY US FOR $1 PER MONTH AT DALLAS GARAGE Bridges About Completed. The (wo large wagon road bridges over the Siletz river, one at the Up per Ford, built largely through the endeavors of Mr. Raddant and at his private epense, and the bridge nt the Uoek Creek Ford will be completed and formally opened for travel within a week. It is understood that quite a celebration will be held at that time by the people of Siletz and other parts ot tlie county. 1 he two budges will cost about $20000 Newport Signal. Evangelical Camp Meeting. The United Evangelical camp-meet- began last Friday with a large attendance, and it promises to be the best of those held at Quinaby. On Saturday morning M. J. Ballantyne, D. M. Metzger and A. A. Winter be gan a course of lessons or lectures on The Sundav School Teacher's Course," "The Mind of the Messiah" and "The Social Aspect of Home Missions." INDIAN i Agency "INDIAN" MOTORCYCLES, BICYCLES AND ACCESSORIES. BASEBALL AND ATHLETIC SUPPLIES. TENNIS GOODS. When thinking of a motorcycle, bicycle or repairs, call in and let us show you our line. L. B.Hixson, Jr., 315 North Main St. Phone 1072 Find Trout in Abundance. Dr. Starbuek and party returned on Friday last from a week's outing in Benton county, enthusiastic over his catch of trout. The party went to Rose Lodge by automobile, making the trip from Dallas in four hours, and from that point hiked over a nioun- ain trail some seven miles to a se cluded stream that empties into Siletz bay. I he limit was taken in short order without effort. THE LIFE CAREER "Schooling in youth should Invariably be directed lo prepare a person in the best war for the bent permanent occupation for which Ha is c-arvnhlai PrMiHcnl f w tlMnt This Is the Mission of the Enterprise. Here's a Chance for Polk. President L. C. Uilman of the Ore ion Electric railway has authorized the presentation of a chiming clock to the winner of a special contest on grains and crasses at the state fair at Salem. The award will be based upon quality and quantity. The win ning exhibit is to be turned over to the railroad company for exhibition purposes after the fair. "Will Move Away. Monmouth is going to lose one of her good citizens, or rather a small family of citizens, as J. K. P. Carson has traded his four-acre tract here Shows Big Net Profit. According to figures prepared bv Corporation Commissioner Watson for is annual report, the receipts of his office from June 3. last, to June 30, this year, totaled $310,613.09. and the disbursements $24,490.79. The bal- nce of $316,110.31 was turned into the general fund, as required bv law. This year it was necessary to purchase all the equipment, and next year he stimates the expenditures will not ex ceed $17,000. Injured by Automobile. Tom Jones of McMinnville was run over bv an automobile driven by Joe Williams, who lives near Yamhill, leaving him with three broken ribs, a broken eollar-bone and a severe gash in the head. Forty-sixth School Year Opens SEPTEHBER 18th, 1914 Write for Illustrated ico-page Book let "THE LIFE CAREER," and tor Cata log containing full information. Degree Courses AGRICULTURE : Agronomy, Animal Husbandry. Dairy Hus bandry. Poultry Husbandry, Horticulture. Agriculture for Teachers. FORESTRY, Logging Engineering, home Eco nomics: Domestic Science, Domestic Art, ENGINEERING: Electrical, Irrigation, Highway, Mechankal, Chemical, Mining. Ceramics. COMMERCE. PHARMACY. Industrial arts. Vocational Ctfrj-Agrlculture, Dairy ing, Home Makers' Course, Industrial Arts, Forestry, Business Short Course. School of Music f'vuia. String, Band, Voice Culture. Firmer Business Cotrw by Mail Fret. Addrna TBS KHGISTK-AJt, (Tw-7-IB to ) Comma. New Store at Newport Joe Justin, formerly of the Price Bros.' clothing house of this eitv. and Phillip Price of Oregon City have opened a clothing store at Newport. Prune Growers, Attention. See the latest in prune stores. No better made. See them at the Dallas Iron Works. July 21 Sept, 1. WELL DRILLING Having purchased a Standard Well drilling machine I am prepared to contract for this class of work, at REGULAR PRICES I can drill a six-inch hole to a depth of 900 feet Give ma call and let me figure with you. G. G. KESSLER One mile north of Dallas. , 19-tf.