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About The Monmouth herald. (Monmouth, Or.) 1908-1969 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 28, 1910)
The Herald D. E. STITT, Editor. Entered afl sccond-claa. matter September 8, 1906. at the post office at Monmouth, Oregon, under the Act of March 3, 1879. ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY Subscription Rates One year Six months $1 50 eta Monmouth, Oregon. FRIDAY, OCT. 28, 1910. To Raise High School Fund On the Polk countv Ballot there will be a measure for the creation of a High School Fund, which we think the voters of the county should favor. It comes up under the act of 1909, "To provide for a county high school fund; for the distribution of the same; prescribing standards for high schools, and the qualitica tion of teachers therein." The act provides as follows: Said tax shall be computed, entered upon the tax roll, and collected in the same manner as other taxes, and designated as the "County High School Fund," and shall be deposited in the county treasury. For the purpose of paying tui tion of said high school pupils, the county high school board shall draw an order on the coun ty treasurer, which shall be signed by the president and sec retary of such board, whereupon the county treasurer shall pay such warrant and charge the same to the county high school fund; provided, that the total amount of such warrants shall not exceed the amount of money actually in the hands of the treasurer to the credit of the high school fund. The basis of the distribution of the county high school fund shall be upon the average daily attendance during the school year. The total amount of mon ey paid to any district during the school year shall not be less than $40 per pupil for the first 20 of such average daily attendance, and $30 for the second 20; nor more than $12.50 per pupil for all the remain'ng pupils. But the total paid any district shall not exceed the amount paid by the district to the teachers em ployed therein. There are other regulations pertaining to this act which it is not necessary to mention here, but the measure is up for a de cision, and the question is, will we give the boys and girls of Polk county the bonetit of this act by voting for the measure? or will we vote against it, and by our act say; "We care not wheth er or not they receive an educa tion." We believe this measure is worthy of the support of the voters of Polk countv. The world shall wax wiser saith the prophet, and as wisdom is a desirable acquisition, knowledge is a necessarv at tainment to its accomplishment and knowledge must be achieved through study. These state ments being true, then how nec essary it is to have trained in structors, and how can we have them without providing for their training, hence let us hold up for educational measures and vote for a continuation of nor mal trailing, as an education is the only inheritance you can give your boy or girl that .de signing persons may not take from them. Next Monday night is Hallow een, the night before All Saints Day or the time when all Saints are supposed to be abroad, but' the next morning usually dis closes the fact that the little devils instead of saints have been roaming. There are various measures coming up for consideration at the election which takes place Tuesday, November 8, but our space is too small to give each at tention however, Herald readers havedoubtless been remembered through the mails and have re ceived arguements pro and con on the several propositions and are prepared to cast their respec tive ballots. There is a measure up for the consideration of voters which will, if adopted, give counties the privilege of bonding for the construction of highways. This measure we believe has merit and is safe, as counties can only be bonded by a majority vote and the people can be trust ed to see that their interests are subserved in this matter, besides it will give opportunity for road making in counties and districts where roads could hardly be built otherwise, and good roads will more than repay the interest. Be the Judge in These Things Portland commercial organi zation, nameiy the Chamber of Commerce, the Employers As sociation, the Manufacturers As sociation and the United Metal Traders Association, have issued the following statement and recommendation in regard to the passing of the Employes' Lia bility law at the coming election. There seems to be much inter est shown in the Employers' lia bility bills of this state which are to be on the ballot and voted for on election day. Organized labor seems to be very anxious to have bill No. 330 passed and are using every means in their hands to carry through this measure. We believe also the Employers are interested in bill No. 346, but it occurs that both parties are in much haste to adjust this great question. New York has passed a law which went into effect September 10. This is entitled the Work men's Compensation Law, it ap plies to workmen engaged in man ual or mechanical labor in certain vocations whereoy the working man if he meet with an accident is positive of receiving a weekly remuneration, or if he meets with death, his family receives a certain amount from the employe. New York state has also passed another law whereby it is optional with the employer or employe, which went into effect September 1st. Wisconsin has a commission with a report from same to be passed on at the next assembling of legislature. Minnesota has a law which has been suggested by a commission and it would seem that this is a question so great that there should not be great haste in de ciding it by the Initiative. Should we make a mistake and get something on the statute books whtch is not right, it would be next to impossible to erase it It cccurs to us that this ques tion should be carefully and duly considered either by a commis sion or by a chosen committee of legislature, and we should co operate with the other Pacific Coast states, and possibly our other adjoining states, on a meas ure of this kind, because if we pass a too drastic measure it would affect our business in terests and possibly deter many small concerns or new industries from starting within our borders. It would not only affect the em ploying interests but the laboring man as well. In consulting with many of our leading business men we find that there seems to be an incli nation to leave this matter to a commission of men chosen from all walks in life and then we are sure of impartiality and fairness to all. Dr. Allin, dentist, Cooper Building Independence Oregon. Both phones. 19-tf. For Sale California Medicated Soap. Excellent for all skin dis eases, also for shampooing the hair. Mrs. J. W. Richardson Sr. Monmouth St., Independence, Or. Church Directory. Evangelical Church L. C. Hoover, Pastor Morning service at 11:00 o'clock Evening service at 7:00 o'clock Sunday School at , 10:00 a. m. Y. P. A. Meeting at 6.30 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening. CHRISTIAN CHURCH. W. A. Wood, Pastor. Morning Service at 11. a. m. Evening Service at 7:30 p. m. Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Y. P. S. C. E. 6:30 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 p. m. BAPTIST CHURCH. W. W. Davis, Pastor. Preaching Service, 11:00 a.m. .. 7:30 p. m. Sunday School, 10:00 a. m. W. C. T. U. Local Union meets every sec ond and fourth Friday in the E vangelical church at 2:g0 p. m. a 15 BAY SALE Of Overcoats From Oct. 20 to November 10th 25 Dollar ones - for $18.90 20 Dollar ones - for $14.40 16 Dollar ones - for $11.95 12 Dollar ones - for $ 9.78 10 Dollar ones - for $ 7.92 50 Boys' and Youth's Coats at same Reduction. For Cash at Lindsay & Co. (Incorporated) Monmouth. Oregon Noted for Bargains Polk County Bank Established 1889 Monmouth, Paid Capital, - . $30,000.00 Surplus & Undivided Profits, $11,000.00 Transacts a General Banking Busi ness Under State Supervision Officers and Directors J. H. HAWLEY, President; J. B. V. BUTLER, Vice President; IRA C. POWELL, Cashier: J. B. STUMP, F. S. POWELL, I. M. SIMPSON. Interest paid on time deposits. HOTEL MONMOUTH F. P. PYLES, Prop., (Successor to D. M. Hampton.) The Best Accommodations at Reasonable Rates. It is Our Aim to Please. Try Us EVERYTHING STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS I Mnomouth Bakery I I C. C. MULKEY. Proprietor The Best Bread. Fancy Pastry of all Kinds Give us a trial. We can surely please you Monmouth, Oregon f - i .