O U R SL O G A N :
C om m unity Cooperation
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Devoted to the Interests of Eastern Clackamas County
V olume 12,
N umber 40
ELKS PICNIC
SUNDAY II PARK
The season for Sunday picnics
in the park, was opened Sunday
by the Portland lodge of B. P. 0.
Elks, who with their families
and friends assmbled for their
annual picnic. A special train
of ten cars besides automobiles,
brought the crowd which was
estimated at a thousand. The
weather in the morning was a
little threatening but it cleared
up nicely in the*afternoon.
At the noon hour a great bas­
ket luncheon was served, after
which athletic and novelty con­
tests for prizes were indulged in.
One of the stunts was an auto­
mobile raiue taat netted about
$200 for the Salvation Army
drive, sponsored by the Elks.
Scores of “ Bills” spent their
money eagerly for chances, only
to learn at the drawing that they
had been paying into the Salva­
tion Army fund with a toy auto­
mobile as a prize.
Dr. Charles T. Wheeler, speak­
ing in behalf of the Saltation
Army drive, told of the many
war activities of the organiza­
tion and outlined the work that
will be undertaken with the
funds sought in the present
drive.
x All returned home feeling that
they had vastly enjoyed them­
selves.
Real Estate Moves
S. E. Wooster, our real estate
specialist, reports the sale of
three farms in Estacada and vi­
cinity. The first was the Mar­
tha Tracy estate, consisting of
20 acres north o f town. This
was sold to W. E. Closner, the
consideration being $4,000. The
second sale also was 20 acres,
one and a half miles south of
town, belonging to Harold E.
Wooster, the purchasers being
C. L. Conrad and wife and the
consideration $1,800. The Ma­
tilda Neal farm o f 47 acres was
the third sale, which was sold to
J. W. O. Cox for $:J,000.
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THE GOOD ROADS MOVEMENT
One of the most promising signs of
the time is the demand for good roads.
Counties and districts are voting spe­
cial taxes for this purpose, besides the
state and
federal ~ appropriations.
While tliis calls for a large outlay of
money, no other project is more likely
to bring in greater profitable returns,
so that in a few years the original cost
will not only be refunded, but a con­
tinuous, substantial interest on the
investment received.
Good roads mean facilities for
transportation and transit, which are
essential for the growth and develop­
ment of any community. The great
empire builders of the world recog­
nized this, and an empire making na­
tion is characterized by the attention
it displays in this direction.
The
Roman roads in Europe are instances.
They are in existence today after all
the centuries which have elapsed,
since they were first laid. By means
of them the armies of the Roman em­
pire were transported quickly and ef­
ficiently. Thus order was maintained
throughout the empire, and protection
given to its citizens. “ Givis'Romanus
sum,” in that day and generation, was
something n.. e Van an empty boast,
and woe betide those who abused one
who would claim this honor, no mat­
ter how far distant from Rome lie
might be.
Later on these roads became the
main trade routes, and in England
were used as the famous coaching
roads before the advent of the rail­
roads. England is noted for her em­
pire development, -and has followed
the same principles of securing means
of transportation and trade routes.
Only with her, as her empire was
widely scattered, these were princi­
pally upon the seas and oceans. Her
merchant marine and navy made
these the highways of her empire,
and thus unified the numerous, and
far distant units of which it was com­
posed. The secret of her success lay
in thus securing good water routes
which were not only highways but
market highways. With us, the U. S..
A. comprises a vast empire. The fa­
cilities for transportation have in the
past, been by the rivers and lakes
principally before the coming in of
the railroads. The first great impetus
to inland development, came when
me first transcontinental railroad was
completed.
This united and made
accessible the extreme t ast and west
to eacli other, it must not be forgot­
ten that a vast slice of the territory
west of the Rocky mountains, was only
saved to the Union, by the news that
an adventurous individual had crossed
DANCE
The United Artisans t)f Esta­
cada, who have recently organ­
ized a lodge, will give a dance at
the
Park pavilion Saturday
night. It will be a very enjoy­
able affair and is open to every­
body whether members of the
order or not.
Clinton Looney of Curnnsville,
had the misfortune Tuesday, to
break his arm.
BIG FREE DANCE
FOURTH BE JULY
then with team and wagon, thus show­
ing that there was no unsiuuuounta-
ble barrier to prevent access to this
t> rritory by land routes.
Since the railroads have spanned
the continent the development of the
west. I",) been rapid and phenomenal.
But r .ii >ad facilities are limited, and
then ; • still large areas which are
withe ui hem. No matter how fertile
and
h in natural resources these
maj 1
they are practically nega­
tived fur lack of transportation of
their products to markets. It would
take y» ars to sufficiently provide
rail transportation, but since the per­
fecting of motor trucks and automo­
biles, the need of railroads lias been
greatly lessened, provided the dirt
roads are in good condition for the
traffic. But dirt roads are out of com­
mission during the wet season. Gruv-
< I or macadam roads are better, but
these while a great improvement are
subject to weather conditions. Raved
roads which are now possible, supply
the great need. Once laid they are
easily kept in repair, and last for
years and stand splendidly the strain
of transportation.
While this place will not form­
ally celebrate the (11 o r i o u s
Fourth, yet it won’ t he without
amusement in keeping with the
occasion. The business men and
others of the vicinity have [made
up a fund to give a big free
dance in the pavilion in honor of
all those who have been in the
service of Uncle Sam, and the P.
U. L. & P. Co. has generously
donated the use of the pavilion.
Soldiers and sailors are request­
ed to wear their uniforms. Good
music by a four piece ¡orchestra,
will be furnished and a free
lunch served at midnight. Eve­
ry body is invited to come and
help give the boys a good time.
No charges whatsoever will be
made,
It will not be necessary now that
trucks and automobiles are within
the reach and means of m arly every
farmer, to depend on railroads. With
liis truck, the farmer can haul his
grain and produce from the interior
to the trunk railroad lines and term­
inal points. By so doing he will save
a large amount of what formerly Un-
railroad received for hauling, and in
consequence will obtain higher prices
for his products. It is not unlikely
in the future that these paved high­
ways will be built instead of railroads
in many localities, connecting with
tiie latter, as being more economical
and more beneficial to the inhabitants
than a railroad would be.
A great era of International com­
merce seems to be dawning, which will
cause a demand for everything this
country can raise and produce. To
take advantage of this, there must be
adequate transportation facilities pro­
vided all over the country, so that
these may reach the points of export,
otherwise this trade will I k - lost.
Heaven helps those who help them­
selves, and it rests with ourselves
whether we get our share or not. So
to fail of joining in this mighty move­
ment for road building which ^s now
sweeping over the land, will be to
convict ourselves of tin- rankest stu­
pidity and most shortsighted, suicidal
policy.
Estacada Wallops
Maroons
The game Sunday between the
Kirkpatrick Maroons of Portland
and Estacada, was a Rood clean
one, resulting in favor of Estaca­
da. All the local boys played
well. We clip the following from
the Oregon ian:
‘ ‘ Manager William R. Heales’
Kirkpatrick Stars returned from
Estacada Sunday night yelping
loudly over the decisions of Um­
pire Anderson of that lair citv.”
‘ ‘ Estacada won the battle roy­
al, finai score 8 to 7, making 11
hits against 11 for the Maroons.”
LIBRARY MEETING
The Library Association will
meet in the C. I. C. rooms on
Friday evening at 7.d0, to effect
a permanent organization.
Salvation Army Fund
There will be no special solici-
citation for the above object in
Estacada, but those wishing to
contribute, can leave their sub­
scriptions at the hank.
GEORGE DOES IT
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The people in the George dis­
trict are determined to do their
hit towards seeming the Hood
River Loop road. Last night an
enthusiastic meeting in connec­
tion, was held at the George
club hall, when a report was
made as to a preliminary survey
of a tentative route for this road
if it passes thru the d: strict.
H. Joyner called the meeting to
order and several speeches were
made, after which the taxpa>ers
present of the district, signed
the pledge for taxing themselves
K> mills for 2 years.
Refresh­
ments of cake and coffee were
served at the conclusion, which
testified to the excellent culinary
skill of the George ladies.