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TSa Vol. VIII Monmouth, Polk County, Oregon, Friday, March 24, 1916 No. 29 i Help boost for STATE NORMAL SCHOOL NOTES Miss Mcintosh Represented Faculty Last Friday . SOPHOMORE-FRESHMAN DAY MARCH 17 Three Literary Societies Will Present Play, "Peg of My Heart," This Evening Miss Mcintosh represented the faculty in the chapel period Fri day morning:. After a short in troductory speech by Miss Mc intosh a splendid declamatory contest was staged by the pupils of the seventh and eighth grades. Nothing was lacking from the opening chorus to the vocal duets and violin solos; from the stirring appeal of Oratory to the humor ous reading. Each class had three representatives and for these representatives the classes cheered with enthusiasm second to none. Every formality was rigidly observed, even to the judges. The Normal students enjoyed this novel program and applauded each speaker, as well as the whole program, gener ously. March 17 was the day of the Sophomore-Freshman class as well as St Patrick's Day. At chapel time the class song was given together with an invitation to the Irish program of the after noon. The program was an in teresting and varied one turning from the history of St Patrick's Day to Irish folk dances given in attractive costumes; from lilts to fairy stories told by the light of a peat fire in a wooded glen, and from fairy stories to old Pat's singing of "How Ireland got Its Name." There was, too, a lovely Irish chorus and quartette. The final number of the very excellent program, which will long be remembered, was a pre sentation of William Butler Geats's one act fairy play of "The Land of Heart's Desire". This exquisite little play was very well interpreted by a cast of seven members of the class. The chapel and stage decorations were unusually clever as were the programs in booklet form. Saturday afternoon Miss Todd and the girls of the Dormitory were at home to the women of the faculty and the girls of the school. The guests were cor dially received by groups of girls in the big Dormitory living room which was sunny with daffodils, Miss Todd and Miss Jackson presided over the tea service. Scores of guests enjoyed this charming bit of hospitality. Miss Opal Bretz was the Sen ior speaker in chapel Wednesday, Her topic which was "The Two Teachers" was a source of un usual interest to her audience. "Peg of My Heart" a play presented by the three literary societies under the sponsership of Miss Parrott is the center of interest for the week end. The cast has put some unusually clever work into the production which promises to be the most interesting of the society year, Special stage settings and cos tumes are being provided to give a bigger and better Monmouth Improvements are needed the play its proper setting. It is regretted that owing to the size of the student body it is felt that seats could not be provided for all who would like to see "Peg of My Heart," and it has been de cided to charge a small admit tance fee of twenty five cents to all who are not members of the faculty or the student body. Re served seats may be procured at Morlan's. The people of the dormitory regretted very much that owing to the illness of Mrs. Rue's moth er that she and her husband, who have been serving as cooks for the past year, were compelled to resign their place. Their work was so satisfactory that the Normal feels it a distinct loss to have them go. Pres. and Mrs. Ackerman were in Portland Tues day interviewing other people, and succeeded in securing Mr. and Mrs. Kelly who come highly recommended. Southern Pacific Issues Book on Walnut Culture In Western Oregon The Southern Pacific has re cently issued a handsomely il lustrated book "Oregon Wal nuts." The text was written by Mr. C. I. Lewis, Chief, Division of Horticulture, Oregon Agricul tural College, Corvallis, Oregon. The cover plate shows a collec tion of Oregon walnuts in natural colors. The interior pictures are taken from various walnut branches throughout Western Oregon, and show in addition to general views technical illustra tions of grafting, pruning, bud ding, etc. Prof. Lewis has covered the walnut industry very thoroughly in this book, and it should be in the hands of every walnut grow er in this state. He treats of the consumption of walnuts in the United States and calls attention to the fact that there were im ported into the United States last year over thirty million pounds of walnuts. Although Oregon produces but a small proportion of the walnuts grown in this country, nevertheless over one fourth of the young non-bearing walnut trees of the United States are right here in Oregon. Throughout the book are chap ters on the following very inter esting subjects: Choosing the Orchard, Sprouting the See d, Grafting, Establishing the Or chard, Setting the Trees, Prun ing, Diseases, Insects, Varieties of Walnuts. Copies of this book can be ob tained from Southern Pacific Agents, or by addressing Mr. John M. Scott, General Passen ger Agents, Southern Pacific Company, Portland, Oregon. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank those, who so kindly assisted and in many ways helped us bear our bereavement in the loss of our child. We de sire especially to thank Rev. Richie, pastor of the Christian church, and the girls who acted as pall-bearers, and those who sang. Mr. And Mrs. Clar ence Bursell WEEKLY INDUSTRIAL REVIEW New Payrolls, Improvements fcnd Factories and Enterprises that Will Give Labor Employment, and Matters Affecting Indus tries and Investments. Salem, Oregon, March 20. American Telephone & Telegraph Co. doing important and confi dential work with representatives of army and navy to perfect system of communication un equaled by any other nation. Harrisburg-Sommerville and Gorham will erect garage on Pacific Highway. Portland Gas and Coke Co. held not responsible for typhoid germs in drinking water used by employed. Astoria Twenty-five out of thirty industries on lower Co lumbia in operation employing 10.000 men. Geo. W. Dafoe of Detroit, Mich, Opening a new sawmill at Bandon. Walker votes for a $2500 union high school. North Bend gets new depot 20 by 40 feet Commercial clubs are becoming more useful in promoting flax in dustry. . . Portland capitalists want a municipal golf links. Municipal baseball park, football field, skating rink, opera house, tennis courts, etc., would follow. Harrisburg-Six carloads hops shipped direct to London, Eng land. Oregon is reviving the flax in dustry and extending the mint industry. Governor Withycombe in re gard to Ferris Bill says, "I would rather see one stream developed than a score preserved." St. Helens has monthly payroll of $60,000. , Eugene -Contract let for school house to cost $13,492. St. Johns-E. H. Walkins erects thirty by seventy concrete building. Columbus beach opposite Van couver to be improved for sum mer resort Geo. L. Pervine of St Johns, inventor of vacum fire place, wants to establish a factory. Million dollar shipbuilding plant for Linnton. Allen & Lewis may locate job bing house at Bend. New $30,000 business block started at Bend. Alaska-Pacific Fisheries Co. to make Portland home port for Alaska fleet Willamette Valley Southern Ry. Co. increases its stock to $1,000,000. Towns on Willamette-Pacific prepare for great celebration on opening of road about August 1 Russian contracts for 50,000,- 000 ft of Oregon spruce reported let on Coos Bay. Springfield - Construction on $25,000 Methodist Church to start soon. Eugene-Elmira Lumber Co. resumes operation. Bandon will spend $40,000 im proving water system. Hood River Big Dee mill starts operations March 20. Marehfield -$10,000 show house to be erected at once. Cold storage plant planned for lower Umpqua, cost about $7,000. $1,250,000 plant planned for Oregon City during 1916. Christensen have re-opened logging and sawmill operations on Neil Creek. Outlook for mining in Baker Co. during 1916 exceedingly bright Oregon City Mfg. Co. add twenty-six machines in Garment department Hood River to have factory for preparation of candied fruits. An Open Letter to the Voters of Polk County Supt. S. S. Duncan of Yamhill County with the consent of the County Board, is looking after the school interests of his county, which is larger than Polk, with out a supervisor. I believe that, if our County Educational Board thought it would be for the best, that I could do the work in our county as well as Mr. Duncan can in Yamhill, and I am willing to try it I know that I can, with the very efficient office help that I have, visit every school' in the county every two months. Whether it will be best for our schools or not is with the Board. Respectfully, W. I. Reynolds. Articles for Distribution The following articles in the County School Superintendent's Office for distribution will be given to any teacher or person interested who will call at the office for them or who will pay charges for forwarding them: Bell Telephone Map of U. S. Forestry Map of U. S. A practical Recreation Manual for schools. Oregon Blue Book for 1915-16 of interest to everybody. Manual of Elstone Readers for Teachers. Oregon Almanac for 1915. Full of good information. W. I. Reynolds. Supt. Death Enters Monmouth Amos Garword Bursell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bursell, passed away Saturday morning, March 18, 1916, at the age of 2 years, 9 months and 15 days. The funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday at 12:15, in charge of the pastor, Rev. Geo. C. Ritchey. Inter ment was made in the Silverton cemetery. Golden Rule Class Met The Golden Rule class of the Christian church met Tuesday afternoon of last week at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Geo. C. Ritchey. Sixteen members were present and the time was spent in piecing quilts. A very pleas ant afternoon was reported. Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Hewitt and small son of the Luckiamute and Mrs. D. M. Hewitt of this place autoed to Salem Thursday of last week. BiWEI MET TUESDftY Prof. Fitts of 0. A. C Gave Encouraging Talk DECIDED TO GO ON WITH ORGANIZATION Articles Adopted and Officers Elected - Another Meeting Tomorrow at 1:30 Although last Tuesday was one of the roughest days of the year a large number of dairymen faced the storm to attend the Co-operative Creamery meet ing; some of them coming six and seven miles. Prof. Fitts of O. A. C. was present and gave an encouraging and timely talk on the need and benefit of co operation among farmers and dairymen. He showed that but ter of first quality is always in demand at a good price and that the product of poor quality suf fers most on a falling market It was enthusiastically decided to go ahead with the organization and accordingly articles se:t;g both the purpose and rights of the company were adopted. Frank Loughary, Pres. of the Polk Co. Jersey Cattle Club was elected president. Six directors were chosen as follows: T. H. Gentle, Ed Rogers, G. G. Hewett and P. O. Powell of Monmouth and John Loy of Buena Vista, and Harry Iliff of Independence. Another meeting is called for Saturday at 1:30 to adopt further by-laws, at which the directors will organize and probably elect the remaining officers and a manager. If the spirit of co-operation manifested so far is lasting it will no doubt spell greater suc cess for the creamery at Mon mouth. It is very gratifying that the stockholders of the present company were quite willing to turn the plant and business over to the dairymen, although they refused a good offer to sell to an outside com pany. WILL HOLD II SILVER TEA At the Residence of Miss Maggie Butler, Wednesday, March 29 At the residence of Miss Mag gie Butler, Wednesday, March 29, the civic club will give a silver tea. The proceeds will be di vided between the Scholerahip Loan Fund of the Oregon Federa tion of Womans' Clubs, and a similar fund which the Woman's club is collecting for local pur poses. Between the hours of two and five it is hoped that all those who are interested in the work of the Civic Club will at tend. An urgent invitation is extended to all Monmouth ladies. A Musical program has been pro vided. A silver offering will be gratefully accepted. ' Gyic Club Meeting Today Regular meeting of Woman's Civic Club today at 2:30 in High School building. Mrs. Roney of Eugene and Mrs. Casey of Dallas were guests of Miss Parrott last Saturday.