T he M onmouth H er ■ VOL. XV ——■ 1 — No. 49 MONMOUTH, POLK COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1923 T h ere is N o L and Like O regon and O nly O ne W illa m ette V alley Monmouth Founded For School Purposes VACATION NUMBER This issue of the Herald is a va­ cation number arranged as a sort of description o f Monmouth and ’ vicinity. The idea is to give in­ fo: mation as to some one who has never seen the things described as might be done in anstver to an in­ quiry from such a stranger. Of course the facts presented are more or less sketchy and many | things will be overlooked but it will serve as experience for some- i thing more ambitious in the fu- I ture. I For the subject matter and < facts thereto we express apprecia- , tion to Ivan H. Loughary, Win. i Riddell. Jr., F. E. Murdock, A. C. i Gage, Dr. Powell, E. B. Pace and | others. Creamery Achieves Polk the County of Production Economy Pure Bred Jerseys Monmouth, located 14 miles south- T h e Monmouth C o-o p e r a t i v e ' As a center of the production of wist of Salem ar.J two miles- west of Creamery cares for the product of a high producing Jersey cattle no oth the Willamette river, has been a circle of dairies reaching over Polk er country in the world excells Polk school town since it was founded a and Lincoln counties. This creamery County. The community within a half dozen yeats before the outbreak lias been in business for the past 15! radius of ten miles of Monmouth car. of the Civil war. The story is told years. Seven years ago it was pur-* 1 g ’ oriously claim the greater part of that in the early fifties a group of chased by an organization of farmers this distinction. Only a little over 20 men assembled in Monmouth, Warren and made co-operative. > ears ago pure bred Jerseys were ush- county, Illinois and planned a journey F. E. Murdock is the present man- ered to this most noted section. From to Oregon for the purpose of found­ rgi r. The creamery has grown from that time on their achievements havi ing a town and a Christian college. snijill beginnings until last year it most lapidly and numerously demand They were a portion of a colony who churntd marly five hundred thousand id world wide attention. More world arrived in Oregon in August, 1852 pounds of butter. For the first six record cows have been bred and pro nonths of 1923 the ciiam ery received duced, more great herds have been and spent the first winter at Bethel, ¿03, 45.i9 lbs of butterfat and ine- developed than any other section can near McCoy. The next year they -rease over the fiist six months of claim. This alone is a great achieve- moved to the site of Monmouth, and 1922 of 36,1142 tbs. It was churned in- ment, but still a greater achievement in 1854 founded the town. Rev. John o 255,116 lbs of butter. when one considers that all these E. Murphy, Elijah B. Davidson, J. B. great producers have been bred and Smith, Thomas H. Lucas and Squire developed by common, every-daj S. Whitman donated 640 acres of land farmers. Their achievements have for the purpose. The square mile was beeil made in competition with herds subdivided, lots sold and the proceeds in many eastern sections that have used to build a church and a college. |$ - i cj been built with no restriction as tc School and town grew by slow de­ financial limitations. Many grea grees. The school was known as Mon­ heids, especially in the eastern states mouth university up to 1871 when it have been lavishly developed with the was called Christian college. In 1882 dollars of their millionaire owners the state legislature accepted the gift yet none of them can boast the ac o f buildings and site and the school complishments of herds hereinafte was called the Oregon Normal School. mentioned. A long line of distinguished men Jerseys of this locality are no* and women have graduated from this only noted for their high production school under its different names. Chief { but have made most phenomena Justice Burnett is one of these. Pres­ : show ring winnings; not only in com ident P. L. Campbell of the state un­ petition in the shows of Oregon, but ii. iversity was president of the Normal the largest shows of the nation. Ula from 1890 to 1902 and his father, T. of Fairacres, owned by J. B. Stump First National Bank Building F. Campbell was one of the beacon & Sort, was grand champion at one lights of Christian college. structure costing $5,000 which is a | During the 6 months the amount of the early National Dairy shows At one time there were five normals model of its kind. The building is paid patrons for butterfat was $93,- In 1915 Nashville Susie, a young cow in the state all depending upon legis­ really two story for it has a commo-1281.98 or $28,572 more than was paid 0Wned by Frank Lynn, o f Perrydale lative appropriations for maintenance. dious basement, kept for storage uses, patrons during the first six n in th s of was grand champion cow at the Pan­ The logrolling tactics necessary to ob­ and in which the furnace is located, last year. In addition to cash the pa- ama-Pacific International Exposition. tain these appropriations became in The main floor is 30 x70 feet and trons took $6,571 in feed, etc. The show herds that are exhibited time so obnoxious that in 19?)9 the An interesting fact of the last six f rom this section are always the heav- legislature refused any appropria­ has rest rooms for men and women month’s business is that the cost of iest contenders in winnings where tions to the Normals and they had to at the back. It has a floor of magne­ manufacturing and selling has been ever shown. The Stump and Lough­ close down. In 1910 three o* the site; has six booths in each of which cut from 7.9 cts. per pound last year ary herds have so many times been our people can be served. A new Web­ schools took advantage of the initia­ to 4.9 cts. this year. premier winners that their prizes tive to ask for reestablishment on a ber fountain, 16 ft. long with a bar When it is considered that the cost would total hundreds. So great is 20 feet long has been installed and millage basis. The Monmouth normal of manufacturing is high because the the development of the herds of this was the only one that was successful a large cabinet to hold paper is creamery collects the greater portion locality that everyone has at somi and while its existance has been among the fixtures recently put in of its cream from patrons, maintain­ time or other achieved national dis­ place. threatened since then it has emerged Among the new buildings on Main ing a truck for this purpose and as tinction to their honor. always triumphant and stronger in The herd of McArthur & Stauff at street is the one T. J. Wedeking put some o f it comes by express where popular support. charges have to be added it will be Rickreall now holds the world record noted that the manufacturing cost is for average herd production for i getting down to bed rock. herd of 15 or more cows. A numbei The co-operative idea of the cream­ of these cows are sired by Holger ery extends beyond butter making. the first bull to receive a Medal ol The creamery buys feed for its pa­ Merit for the high production of hir trons and sells their egg for them. daughters. Ice is made and sold locally. The G. G. Hewitt, who formerly had s creamery maintains two trucks and herd near Monmouth, and now is i employs a half dozen people. neighbor to McArthur & Stauff, war owner of Rinda Lad of S.B., a ful al conditions a feature being the com- brother to Holger. A daughter ol nunity room in which small commun- this bull bred by Mr. Hewitt, Lad'i ty gatherings are frequently held lota, won the distinction of being thi The community room is equipped with greatest cow in the world by ppoduc toilet and lavatory'. The building • * ing 1048 pounds Butterfat. This rec of brick and tile and its classical de­ ord has been excelled, but the great sign is evident in the picture present­ ness of the cow is not impared Mr ed here. The floors are of concrete Hewitt also bred St. Mawes Lad's Odd Fello»* Building covered with Teriazzo. The fixture* Lady, the present holder o f the world’s ip a year ago. Mr. Wedekind oper are of American walnut, the wall A great deal of the credit for th- senior yearling record. school's strong position in the stati ites a cleaning estahl.st.rncnt an< base of Columbia marble. The mam W. O. Morrow near Independenc is due to J. H. Ackerman, who for 1. ;eneral not ¡or a store. room of the building is 18 feet high. has also bred many high producerr years following its reestablishmen The Odd Fellows building occjpi'- The vault is of re-inforced con.’rete. In this honor is included Morrow’» was president of the Normal. His or i floor space o f 80x150 feet. The up 18 inches thick. The director’s room Selett, the fi'st Gold Medal cow ir. ganizing talent and wide acquaint >er floor ia occupied by Normal iodg is at the entrance to the bank. A ance ir. the state strengthened thi Vo. 204, I. O. O. F. The looms art burglar proof safe and an electric | "JjJ'jJ* ,, jff o{ M ,, is own school materially. .hared with the Ribekal s, the Wood alarm safeguards the bank funds ^ of S( Mawe, , ^ U dy the work J. S. Lander* who has been presi mm o f the World, the Circle of Wood from theft. Ira C'. Powell, president 1 recoid senior yearling. Mr. Iliff hn‘ dent of the school since the death of ’ raft and the Grange. The uppe: of the bank ha3 been with it since he ■ this cow again on test and her higl ■Mr. Ackeiman has proved himself » floor o f the building consists of a was a young man and has earned the production promises to again aston fitting successor. His talents as an ed odge hall, and antciooms, a dining confidence of the community. J. B iah the world. He is owner of The ucator and his ability as an adminis­ hall and kitchen, a ladies rest room V. Butler, whose father was the first Maori, grand champion bull at thi trator are reflected in the growth and Oregon State Fair 1922. He ha» success of Normal work that are sc> also the only Gold Medal senior year plainly in evidence. Mr. Landers is ling of the Jersey breed. popular with the students and the S. J. McKee has the highest aver public and has the good will of thr aging herd in the world, regardles: faculty. of aize, with an average of 816 pound The school has passed the 500 mark butteifat. The cows incloded m thi: in avciage attendance. high average are Lad's Iota, the ex New Buildings Are Credit to Main St. Last year over a mile of concrete walks were laid in Monmouth. Sev eral fine residences were built during the year but the most notable addi­ tion to the buildings of the city wa.* on Main street. The new bank build ir.g and the Odd Fellows building are structures of which cities five times the size of Monmouth might well be proud. Both were built last summer. During the present summer two other buildings have been added to x*. h A reet. These are the new home After *11% jffll A Son with the Mon- be’ te* It an up-to-date shop w i,M T b y P- H. Johnson and the new »tore of Morlan A Son, a one story HARDING MEMORIAL Appropriate meinoi.nl services for the late PriMdent will be held in the Normal Chapel Friday, August 10 at the hour sit by the governor and president. Speaker and program will be announced later. Community House W idelv Recognized Next to the Oregon Normal School the Community house has probably done more to put Monmouth upon the map since its erection three years ugo than any other one thing. When mg St. Mawis Lad's LaBelle, who now Mr. Pace was appointed to serve as promises the breaking of another “ Student" Pastor for the Normal world’s record, are members of thi - i school and pastor of the local Baptist herd. In this herd is Luckiumute's ; Church nearly six years ago he at Noble Lou, a cow that has never been once began to dream ami plan for a defeated in her class in the show ring building that might serve as an off and was a grand champion in 1920. , campus social center for Norma! Rodgers & Grund, jest west of students and the young people of the town, have a daughter of R,;ida Lie* community and an open house for all of S.B., Lad's Likeness. This cow passeis by. With other public tpirit- produced 937 pounds butterfat, anil ed citizens he first boosted for a r< al luikcd by a very little of breaking the community house to cost $25,000.00 world’s milk producing record. These j to be ow’ncd and controlled by the Failing to get people have only had pure breds foi whole community. a short time, but their achievements proper local backing for the more pre- | tentious plan, he interested the Oro- will soon rank among the best. P. O. Powell has another well bred gon Baptist convention in a smaller herd, including some medal winning project, and finally secured a gram o f $6,000.00 for the purpose, comlition- individuals. Although J. B. Stump A Son are no d among other things on title being oiiger breeding Jerseys, the remark­ vested with the convention. Local able distinction made by them will friends of the enterprise contributed ong be remembered. Dunng their $4,009.00, including the value of the Jersey fctredi: g uu er their herd was old church properly which was donat­ orobably the most gieatly feared by ed bv the old church organization. ompetitors in the show ring. They Mr. Pace was the architect, and fore­ .vete not only show animals, but pro- man of construction, und at times lucers as well and it was their dis- was hod currier, errand boy, etc. .notion to have at one time owned The builders ideal was to provide as far as means at hand permitted an he world record imported cow. Only a few of the most prominent attractive, homey place that would nerds have been mentioned. How­ not only serve the students and local ever, there are a number of other people as a social center, but at the herds of high producing Jerseys in same time would exemplify an ideal this vicinity, herds that are a credit Rural Community Church Center o the community and to their owners. serving the whole community in every There are no accurate statistics on way, everyday—a Seven Day Church. he number of Jersey breeders or the Thru the chapel, library and reading lumber of pure bred Jerseys in the room, recreation rooms, kitchen, etc.; •ounty at the present time, but ten the building and its equipment have /ears ago there were 60 breeders and ministered to the spiritual, the intel­ >ver 1,000 pure bred Jerseys. The lectual and physical well being of above facts will demonstrate that the all comers, irrespective o f sect or industry has not receded since that «Teed. »The success •( t>Se enterprise suggest» what might havt been done time. Another great herd, although down had the larger dream been realized, n the north end of the county, should or what could yet be done with ade­ be mentioned. This herd is owned quate means for enlarging, equipping by Frank Lynn o f Perrydale, who and properly maintaining the plant. iwned Poppy’s Dortha, present hold- The public spirited people of the com­ r of the world’s junior three-year- munity not only contributed liberally >ld record with 994 pounds butterfat. towards the construction and equip­ Mr. Lynn has indeed a great herd, ment of the plant, but have each year given generously to its maintainance. nostly related to this cow. The excellent quality of the herd' the budget for maintainance has av- if this vicinity is becoming so well •ragvil $800.00 per year, not counting 'Down that breeding stock is being he set vices o ' Pastor and Mrs. Pace. •old throughout the United States. Outgoing Normal students and tour- \n entire carload was shipped during sts have spread the fame o f “ The May to eastern points. Interested House beside the Road” not only to very corner of Oregon but thruought uople are writing fioin Canada, Mex co, China, New Zealand, and from the United States. Inquiries have very conceivable pait of the United come concerning the plan and working itates, and is there any wonder when o f the house from Massachusetts, here are herds of cows with such ligh piuduction. Thr average nulk Texas, California, Minnesota. Alber­ ow Will not produce 200 pounds but- ta, B. C., and nearer points. No less Groce on Normal Campus erfat in a year, and here we have .n entire herd that will average 8)1. pounds fat. After summing up the schievements of the Jersey breeder ■f Polk County, one can not but won :er why farmers will milk scrub cow- iany of which will not produce ai nuih butterfat in a year as some of world lecord cow of all ages who pro •be fine cows in this section will in ilured 1048 pounds butterfat. LadV .wo months. I I .tUe Pauline, 941 pounds butterfst j ¡the champion Register of Merit cov j 1921, R.nda Lad's Lady, g> and champ ' oin cow at the Pacific Internationa: 1922, who produced 940 pounds but 1 teifat. He also ownes St. M»w»j laid, who is conceded to be a work i« o r d sire by Paging been made i The Central Tile plant is one o f the Gold M- dal- bull with three daughter» lourishing institutions of Monmouth i in their first lactation. The daught it has climbed fast in the scale of im­ Morían & Son’« Building» ! er* of no other bull have made yfii portance since G. H. Partridge be and men’s lounging room. The low- f merchant in Monmouth is vice pres- achievement This bull is sire of the •ame connected with it five years ago er floor of the building is leaded to ident. F. E. Chambeis is cashier, world’s record cow. 4t. Mawes l^d . Previously they had been hauling day from a distant deposit to make tile the Bowersox pharmacy and to the Clare* C.Powell, assistent cashie' Lady, owned by Mr. HHf. Pcmber and Snell mercantile comp and M»*s Walker bookkeeper. j In the herd of Frank Lxraghary i but Mr. Partridge discovered the clay bed on which the t.le plant is situated any. The building cost $20,000. ---------m e m --------------Son of Monmouth are to be found an- The First National Bank building Tcarl and Ina FisKback and V. A. other group of these high producers nakes a superior product. The tile is one that would do credit to any Fiahbark and family attended the Nine daughters of Rinda Lad of S.B., and building tile produced rre hard. town twice the size of Monmouth. It funeral of their cousin Conrad Fost- all Silver medal winners, and five na\e a smooth, lustrous finish and ia especially built to accomodate rur- er at Dayton last Monday. j daughters of St. Mawes Lad, includ- the building tile, being hard and Central Tile IMant Important Industry than a dozen church houses have or aie being siected in our own state .hat have caught the vision from our criabtiehment here. The buildng