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The Herald D. E. ST1TT, Editor. that marks t In bivakins; of the S u minor season. Tioops on both sides are peilonniiii; literal mMm m.u SMmWr s. la. ' pro.1 IgH Ot eltOl t UlcV mmmmm t thr p.wt urtio at Monmouth, Orwn. iimiw lu' j -f Vi ir ml 01' t lie pli ysienl AH of March S. IST!. 1SS1KD KVKKY KKUAY Subscription Rates One your - - $l-.r0 Six months - - 5. cts Three months - - !0 cts Monmouth, Oregon. FRIDAY. SEPT. 25. 1911 .4 DA Y FOR PR A YKR Sunday, October 4th, has been sot apart by President Wilson as a day to supplicate Alniisrhty liod for the speedy cessation of! the war now distressing all Kunjpe, the influence of which is he-ins; felt in all the civilized world, carrying its baneful effect far and wide with the touch of a devastating frost or a destroying cyclone. It is well that the nation should take a day for meditation and prayer, hut how shall we, who are deseeendants from the people now at war, approach a throne of grace in a manner that will be acceptable: Miall we ask God to sustain the cause of that particular nation from which we are descended? If we did what a jumble there would be with some of us praying that both sides have Divine aid in exterminating each other. Shall we ask God to interpose his great power and force the combatants to desist? In that case it would involve the agency of man, and God will not violate his word that man shall have his choice as to whom he shall serve. We desire peace, but when we consider what manner of petition we mav address to the Great Father in heaven that will he consistent with his will, and that will enable us to ask for that which is specially requested up on this particular day, we may rind ourselves ill danger of ask ing wrongly, in which case we bring ourselves under condem nation instead of aiding to pe tition for the desired blessing The nations of Europe are in awful, deadly strife, but their freedom, in so far as their agency is concerned, must not be vio lated, hence, our petitions should be in accordance with inercy, tempered with justice and ac cording to the will of God. Universal peace cannot come nor exist under present condi tions, hence, to make our prayers availing, we must put ourselves in that attitude whereby we are not only fitted to embrace peace, but wherein we are willing to do our part to bring it about. The Messiah laid down the gospel law as the only way by which universal peace can be estab lished, and if the human family will not walk therein, they can not hope to enjoy the blessings which can only obtain through the Divine plan. Is It Near The End? a re most dis tressing plivsieal eoiuiiuons Their trenches are partly tilled with water, they have no tune to get their clothing dry, they ha vi- no chance for real rest and almost literally it may be said they are standing breast to breast straining every nerve and muscle, the one to get the better of the other. It cannot be a case of an irre sistahle force meeting an im movable body. In the very na ture of tilings something must soon give way. Then what? If there is a very decided break and the other side is in a condi tion to follow up its advantage there may be panic as well as rout. If there should be both there will be a very appreciable and immediate advance in the direction of peace. How about the money supply in all this affair? How long can it stand the frightful drain that is going on? It comes through private sources that Germany is financed for two months. Doubt less there is some measure of truth in this, although the time may not be so short. Hut is there a nation on the lop ol the earth that could keep up the terrific waste and the frigjjitful slaughter of men for say six months? Will not the time come soon when the people, the main sufferers, will revolt against the slaughter and the money loss and raise their voices in effec tive protest? True it will lie well for the world's peace if there be a de cisive result to all the battling. But there are signs that in the very nature ot tilings it cannot long he delayed for the double reason that there is a limit to human endurance and human resources. Portland Telegram. The Loral Paper a Mest Useful Agency on the Farm The Pret, Pulpit and School a Trinity of Influence That Mut Be Utilized In Building Agriculture. o How long can human flesh and blood stand the terrific im pact of armed forces that is now in progress in France between the Germans and the Allies? The physical conditions are simply awful. The equinoctials have set in earlier than usual and for ten days the country has been deluged with a cold rain Flies Destroy Cutworms Many cutworms have been parasitized by the species of blow fly that deposits its eggs on the cutworm's neck, whence the larva enters the worm and causes its death. In an insect breeding cage at the Agricultural College Professor Lovett found that about 80 per cent of the worms collected in the Willamette Valley are fatally infested. He hopes that this means a reduction of the pest that has wrought such havoc in clover fields and garden crops to a point of little import ance for next year. He is very anxious for farmers to co-operate with this natural enemy of the cutworm by cleaning up and burning or plowing under all crop remnants, weeds and other trash of fields and roadways, which may offer breeding homes for the cutworm. All cutworms that have been parasitized by the Trachid fly may retreat to their winter home, spin their cocoon, and go into the pupa stage. But when the warm sunshine of next spring calls them to come forth as moths they will have been consumed, and in their stead there issues from the chrysalis not a cutworm, but a Trachid fly. If farmers will do their part, it seems that the cutworm pest will be cut off from serious damage, possibly for several years. WALTER G. BROWN Notary Public Blank Deeds, Mortgages, Etc. . By Peter RacrUrd. Irf-iMuriT Nulloiml l'n iiui ' t'nlon. A hroad enmpntgii of nfhllclty on tlu subject of rural life la needed In this state toitny to lulus tfce problems of the runners to the forefront. Tho city problems are hlajonod upon the front pares of the metropolitan dall ies and echoed In the country press, hut the troubles of the fnrnters are seldom told, except by those who ! seek to profit hy the story, und the ! clitler of the puck;ine ofttlines oh- j seures the suhstance. A searching In- j vesication Into the needs of the i farmers w ill reveal many Inherent do- j feet a In our economic system that can j he easily remedied when properly un- ; derstood and Illuminated by the pow. er of the press. The rural press, the pulpit and the i school ar a trinity of powerful In- j Alienees that the farmer must utlll.e to their fullest capacity before he can ! occupy a ronunandlnK position In public affairs These RtKantlc agencies are 1 organized In every rural community and only await the patronage and eo- j operation of the farmers to fully de- j velop their enersy and usefulness, j They are local forces working for the best interests' of their respective I communities. Their work Is to build j and their oblect Is to serve. They j prosper only through the development j and prosperity of the community. Kvery farmer In this state should I subscribe for the local paper, as well 1 as farm periodicals and such other ; publications as he mav (hid profitable, ! but he should, by all means, subscribe for his locit paper, and no home should be without It. The local paper Is part of the community life and the ; editor understands the farmer's prob lems. It Is the local press that will ' study the locnl problems and through Its columns deal with sublects of most vital Importance to local life of the community. , A Noble Task. i In too many Instances the country papers nilmle the city press by glv- Ing prominence to scandals, accidents and political agitation. The new ru ral civilization has placed upon the : rural press renewed responsibilities, ; and enlarged possibilities for useful ness. It cannot perform tts mission to agriculture by recording the frail ties, the mishaps and Inordinate am- i bitlons ot, humanity, or by filling Its columns with the echoes of the strug- i gles of busy streets, or by enchanting ; stories of city life which lure our j children from the farm. It has a higher and nobler task. 1 Too often the pages of the city dallies bristle with the struggle of ambitious ! men In their wild lust for power, and many times the flames of personal conflict sear the tender buds of new civilization and Illuminate the path- ; way to destruction. The rural press Is the governing power of public sentl- ment and must hold steadfast to principle and keep the ship of state 1 In the roadstead of progress. The i rural press can best serve the Inter- ! ests of the farmers by applying Its energies to the solution of problems affecting the local community. It must stem the mighty life current that Is moving from the farm to the cities, sweeping before It a thousand boys and girls per day. It has to deal with the fundamental problems of civilization at their fountain head. Its mission Is to direct growth, teach ef ficiency and mold the Intellectual life of the country, placing before the pub lic the daily problems of the farmers and giving first attention to the leg islative, co-operative, educational and social needs of the agricultural classes within Its respective community. The Power of Advertising. The influence of advertising Is clear ly visible in the homes and habits of the farmers, and the advertising col umns of the press are making their imprint upon the lives of our people. The farmer possesses the things that are best advertised. The farmer Is entitled to all the advantages and deserves all the lux uries of life. We need more art, sci ence and useful facilities on the farniB, and many homes and farms are well balanced In this respect, but the advertiser can render a service by teaching the advantages of modern equipment throughout the columns of th rural press. The farmers are In need of person al leadership. They have political lead erg, but they need local Industrial community and educational leaders. Iff 0 rs Hair Switches made from combings. Enquire at this office. REG T on IST1 AY TO VOTE QON Y ORE BR 332 i YES 0 November 3, 1914 Registration Books Re-OixMied NOW ADAMS, of OREGON CITY. leading mer-" chant, sags:- "Since Oregon Cttg went drp, business has much Improved. Collections are easier. I hace fewer had bills. Abolition of the saloon has turned a vast sum dailg to the channels of trade. Chucks that used to mbe cashed in saloons are now cashed In stores' Paid AttvrrtUcmrni hy CummillM ( On Hundrr4 740 Mufimn liulUllni. Portland. Orrgua 3GCHDO CZZDOC 0 a O n Low Fares TO THE OREGON STATE FAIR FAIR GROUNDS. SALEM Sept. 28th to Oct. 3d THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC Will have in effect from all stations, Main Line and Hram hes REDUCED ROUND TRIP FARES SALE DATES Sept. 24th to Oct. 3d Final Return Limit Oct. 7th All Trains Direct to Fair Grounds Full particulars as to fares, train schedules, etc. from nearest Agent. John M. Scott, General Passenger Agent, Portland, Oregon O1 nor: owe oc If You Buy Before Getting Our Prices We Both Lose We are in position to furnish you first class material as follows: Lumber, Shingles, Doors and Windows, Mouldings, Lath, Lime, Plaster, Cement, Brick, Sawed and Split Cedar Posts, Slabwood, Wall Board. Also a large assortment of Screen Doors, Window Screens, Window Weights and Cord. Willamette Valley Lumber Co. Phone Main 202. - - Monmouth, Oregon