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s St. Til raid sum Vol. VI Monmouth, Polk County, Oregon, Friday, February 27, 1914 No. 25 Mill MO REGULAR PORTLAND LETTER Oregon Products to be Shown At Ashland in 1915 RUSSIANS WANT TO SETTLE IN OREGON Formation of -First Drainage District Under State Law in Willamette Valley Begun I'oKTI.AND, Ore., Feb. '24. At tlu great development con vention held in Eugene on Feb ruary ID, it 'was the unanimous opinion of the delegates that there would be a statewide ex hibit of Oregon products main tained at Ashland during 1915. A meeting to discuss and definite-1 ly determine the cost and other! details of such exhibit will be held in the Green Parlor of the Portland Commercial Club, on i Thursday, March 12. members of the last All of the legislature who can make it convenient to ; lie in Portland on that date are . . . . ,.. urged to auemi. Also stale 0111-; clals. Representatives from all ; the commercial clubs will be ; welcome and all ot the communi-. ties represented at Eugene last j week will name special delegates. I name special Of course, under the law no j member of the Legislature can j give a definite pledge as to an appropriation to be made in the future, but as a citizen, he can give his opinion as to the common sense of such an exhibit as will be under discussion. Ten thousand ; tin-ring any work for the "good" dollars will construct the build- ;f Monmouth that the club might ing. pay for gathering the pro- contemplate. We wish to take ducts and for every other char-i this opportunity to thank Mr. acter of work up to January 1, j Keezel for his many helpuil sug 1915. when the Legislature will j gestions, and, also, to thank him meet. Twenty-five thousand and the School Board for the use dollars will pay for the entire ; of the Assembly Room, year's work. The Portland ses- j After the talk by M. Keezel, sion will welcome suggestions 1 the club proceeded to organize. oro and con. Land . , m ., J president; Mrs. Beu ah Craven, proximately -10 square miles of:' ' ... t, . , bottom and prairie land between Cor vallis and M.mroe, Ore., have begun the formation of the first I drainage district under state law 1 in the Willamette Valley. It is believed that a successful demon stration of the good results of drainage 'will cause the move ment to spread until it takes in fully one-fifth of the total arable land in the Valjey, or nearly 1,000,000 acres, and that the en tire cost of the work can be paid for in three years from increased farm products. It is stated that the la,nds to be drained are now producing crops averaging $15 to $50 per acre, and this production is expected to be increased from 100 to 300 percent. B. Gratch, the agent of a large colony of Russians who desire to settle on Oregon lands, was in Portland a few days ago. He states that these Russians have been in this country from 8 to 10 years, and that they want a tract of not less than 10,000 acres of grain land. They are said to have plenty of money to put into a good proposition where they can build up a community of their own. The colony consists of about 200 families at the present time, but their agent states that within a short time the number will be increased to 2,000 to 3,000 and that each family will require about 100 acres of land. According to the annual report, of the Rogue River Fruit & Pro duce Association, which ships about one-third of the total out put of the valley, 359 carloads of fruit were shipped during 1913, 1.13 cars of pears, 20.1 cars of apples and one car of peaches. Prices for the crop were excep tionally good. A CIVIC CLUB Next Meeting, Friday, Feb. 27, At 3:30 O'clock and AH Ladies Invited In response to a call, the ladies of Monmouth met in the Assem bly Room of the High School on Saturday, February 21, to organ ize a Civic Club. Mrs. Mabel Slants failed the meeting to order and introduced Mr. Keezel, prin- cipal of the Monmouth School, who talked on the High work other Mr. Civic Clubs were doing in vines m vivm. l- . 1 l 1 r.,,.t . n-ee.e. nni-uiu uv .au w.at;uay be concerned in carrying it was due to just such organrza-1 out the gyBtem. Mr. Seymour turns as the ladies present were ,eft f()r the benefit of the stu - Hseiiiiieu u euen, nidi """" had a Carnegie Library, Eugene, j a Rest Room and an almost fly-! hss town. He also voiced the fact thai individuals can talk but can accomplish little in the great j work of civic progress but col ' lectively, all working in unison, much can be done. In conclusion he offered his assistance in- fur- iiirs. maoei iniaais was cnosen president; Mrs. Ida Scott, vice ; secretary; and Mrs. M. Erickson, treasurer. After some discussion as to the work to be token up by the Club, committee, consisting of Miss Rosa B. Parrott.'Mrs. Louise M. Evetiden and Dr. Laura C. Price was appointed to draw up a Con stitution to' be adopted at the next meeting which will be held in the High School Assembly Room on Friday, February 27, at 3:30 o'clock. All ladies of Mon mouth are urged to be present at this first regular meeting and be come charter members of the club. Smallpox Cleaned Up The Herald is pleased to an nounce that the smallpox patients have all recovered, and that the last, quarantine has been raised and the town cleaned up. Mon mouth was very fortunate in get ting rid of the disease so easily as has been done, and the only reminder now left behind is the aftermath of vaccination. There are a good many sore arms yet. However, there is no further danger of contracting the dis ease. Surveying and Subdividing Prompt service, work guaran teed. Himes Engineering Com- pany, Dallas, Ore., Phone 502 STATE NORFflALSGHOOL NOTES Byron's Troubadours Normal Assembly Hall March 7 Tickets, - - 50c Reservations, P. H. Johnson's Book Store Beginning 9 A. M., Satur day, February 28 Friday morning County Super- j Flight of Cinderella, intendent Seymour, of Polk j Scene IV Street Scene. County, occupied the chapel Hunt for the Princess, period with a very interesting Scene V Trying on of the Slip account of the Home Credit sys- j per. tern which is being used in this1 Rejoicing over the Finding of county. He spoke of the numer- j the Princess. ou uvai.idKrB ui uic wu. uu..c , by the pupils, of the new interest ; thus aroused in school work, and j of the new relation between the 1 school and the home brought about by this co-operation. The talk was illuminating and helpful to the students who will event ... dents cards and records showing for wnat work crwjit jg civen arid for what time the children time are cred ited. The student chorus sang especially well "The Lost Chord" as the mu.-uc for the oc casion. The History Department had the exercises in charge for the celebration of Washington's Birthday Monday. The various numbers on the program were in charge of groups of students from the Department. Miss Em mel gave with good effect one of Webster's speeches on Washing ton ; a sextette from the classes sang an ode to Washington; and finally was given a play center ing about the making of the flag by Betsy Ross. Miss De Vore, Mr. Winters and Mr. Bixby were very acceptable colonial players in their respective parts. The exercises closed with aneffective flag tableau, accompanied by the singing of the student body. Mr. Gentle accepted an invita tion to participate in a school rally in Yamhill County last Sat urday, and Mrs. Gentle accom panied him. Saturday evening they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Carey who has the high est producing dairy herd in the United States. They report a most profitable time at both places. Mr. Gentle can give any one the very latest on dairy matters, as well as on school matters, and therefore people who are seeking such informa tion may feel perfectly free to call upon him. The gymnasium is so nearly completed that it is planned to dedicate.it on Saturday evening, and'the following program will be rendered under the direction of Miss Taylor, Head of the Physical Education Department: DEDICATOY EXERCISES Part I Marching ..'Juniors Club Swinging Sophomores Part II Cinderella Pantomime. ..Seniors Scene I Preparation and depart ure for Court Ball. Scene II Appearance of Fairy Godmother. Fairy Dance. Cinderella leaves for the Ball. Scene III Palace of the King. The Prince is entertained by his subjects and visitors from various countries. Highland Scotch Dance. Juniors Entrance of Cinderella. Dutch Dance Seniors Old English Frolic Juniors Italian Tarantella-,. Freshmen Court Dances. Varsovienne. Pavanne. i-...a.c. No admission will be charged and 1 everybody is cordially invited to! attend. , , . e . Delphian Society On Friday evening, February 20, the Students met for the j Second Society meeting of the ! semester. The Delphians were j represented in the joint musical j program by a vocal solo by Miss Grace Williams and mental selection by lund, both of which an mstru Miss Elm were well rendered. After the musical numbers, the Delphians repaired to Miss Par rott's room, where an improvised stage, appropriately decorated for the Washington program, had been arranged. After the usual routine of business, the President summoned the. seven applicants for admission to the Society. After passing through the ordeal of a rigid cross examination, necessary to satisfy the Society of their fitness to become mem bers of this renowned organiza tion, they were conducted to the shrine of the Delphic Sibyl where they ascribed to the Delphic oath and after repeating the Delphic motto in unison with the Society and signing the Constitution, they were formally declared mem bers and welcomed into the So ciety. The Roll Call, answered by patriotic sentiments, was unusu ally interesting. It was followed by an address by President Acker man on "Washington the Boy and Man." He carried us back to Washington's boyhood days at Mount Vernon, then to Washing ton as a surveyor, courageous, dependable and "always a straight shot," on through his public life where he was found to be "In strength, second to none; in courage, equal to any." The noble character of him who "Won liberty through war and preserved it through peace," was fittingly emphasized. In conclu sion!' he contrasted the lives of our two national heroes, reveal ing that they contrasted in many things but were alike in that they were honored and revered by every true American. The last number on the pro gram was a playette "The Shades of our Forefathers," and was a fitting close to an evening de voted to patriotism. The scene was laid in the home of Wash ington. President and Mrs. Washington are entertaining in honor of the President's birthday. THE CITY COUNCIL IN SESSION Claims Against City Ordered To Be Paid DR. PRICE APPOINTED HEALTH OFFICER Mayor Johnson Instructed To Make Necessary Inquiry as to Road Fund The common council of the City of Monmouth met, Tuesday even ing, all members being present j except E. H. Lorence. j The minutes were read and ap- proved and the following listed ! claims ordered to be paid. J ON GENERAL FUND ; S. N. Guilliama, stove, matress, etc. for sanitarium,. . .$ 8.30 y F.Daniel, towells, etc., same. .60 in(j. Tel. Co., Tel. service. " 1.00 P. H. Johnson, windowshades ". 1.20 Herald, publishing mayor's re- Port, sale of property and re- ceipta for trea9urer 21 05 j. F. Moreland. marshal's salary for January and February... 28.25 Oregon Power Co., street light.. 29.70 D. E. Stitt, recorder's fees, and stamps Total. 5.80 $95.90 ON WATER FUND Oregon Power Co., power $66.95 J. F. Moreland, W. Supt. salary for January and February... 64.50 P. H. Johnson, oil and daybook,. 3.35 D. E. Stitt, col. water rents 5.00 Total .' r $139.80 The claim of Fairbanks, Morse and Co. for final settlement, in the sum of $260.43, was laid over till next meeting for further in formation. Also, the claim of Winegar & Lorence for $21.85. The petition of L. Ground to re move two trees from in front of his house was put in the hands the street committee. Resignation of Dr. Matthis as health officer accepted and Dr. Laura C. Price appointed to fill the position. A motion prevailed instructing Mayor Johnson to make the nec essary inquiry to find out defi nitely the intention of the county court concerning the disposal of the road money of Monmouth road district. The guests grow reminiscent. Jefferson repeats his famous "Declaration of Independence," which was recognizable and un recognizable, as was "Paul Re vere's Midnight Ride" (Write), Patrick Henry's "Give me (the) Liberty (of graduating from the Oregon Normal) or give me Death!" and Lincoln's "Gettys burg (Oregon Normal) Address." John Hancock said "I wrote my name so boldly that the King of England would not need specta cles to read it" and would like to suggest that the Faculty and Students of the Oregon Normal do likewise with their announce- " ments. Benjamin Franklin elect rified the audience with a new use for electricity for discipline. On the. whole the "Shades" evinced a very accurate knowl edge of the trendof affairs at the Oregon Normal and used their knowledge much to. the merri ment of the Society. Pompey, the negro butler, was a feature of the playette, that deserves special mention. The Society wishes to thank President Ackerman for his part, which was, indeed, large, in making this one of the most in teresting, entertaining and in structive meetings of the year.