WASHINGTON
VOL. I l l
COUNTY
FOREST GROVE, WASHINGTON CO., ORE., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1905.
CHURCHES CELEBRATE
NO. 32
MASONS CELEBRATE.
prices.
The speaker saw no good
reason why Oregon should not supply
All Denominations Observe Christmas
the Sound Country with butter.
Holbrook Lodge Has a Note Burning
with Appropriate Programs
H e then gave a comparison of the
Celebration— Install Officers
European dairy methods and those of
by Sunday Schools.
and Holds Banquet.
this
country.
Even
Switzerland,
small
The most felicitous fact in Christen
as
it
is
has
a
large
butter
trade
in
the
dom today is its unity in the appropri
United States. He closed his address j The Masonic Lodge of this city, ap-
ate commemoration of the birth of its
with “ the hope that the dairy industry | propriately observed St. John’s Day by
founder, Jesus of Nazareth. Men of
will continue to increase.
Fresh, the burning of a note that had been
all faiths, Christians of all names, for
sweet creamery butter is what the hanging over the lodge for some time.
get their differences over doctrine and
people want, and that and nothing else It was not a large note that stared the
ritual in their agreement on the funda
local lodge in the face but the fact that
will they have,” said the speaker.
mentals of religion.
The common
it was to be blotted out from the rec
TUBERCULOSIS AND MILK
characteristic of Christmas is its spirit
ords was one that made the event pe
of joyfulness, praise and gift giving.
That dairying is the one dominating ; Lewis & Clark Fair as an advertisement ] them, on holidays give them time to
Dr. Emil Weschcke of Oakland, culiarly pleasant to the members.
The day was fittingly observed by industry of this county was a fact sub- of Oregon’s resources was mentioned enjoy the day. Make them feel an California, then followed with a schol
Past Master A. G. Hoffman as in
the city churches.
At the Christian | ! stantiated by the recent convention of also, The freedom and hospitality of interest in your work just as though it arly paper on “ Tuberculosis; Its Rela stalling officer assisted by
S. G.
church the exercises by the Sunday I dairymen that met in this city. More-
was their own.”
tion to Our Milk Supply.” He stated Hughes as marshal, duly installed the
school were rendered excellently. The j over the industry has grown so rapidly
that nearly always tuberculosis had its following officers in their respective
CLEANLINESS ADVOCATED
program consisted of recitations, cards throughout the state that it is now
C. N. Johnson, W. M ;
origin in a poor water supply or in bad, stations:
and choruses.
The interior of the second only to the lumber industry.
“ Dairy Conditions as I Find Them unhealthy feed. The way to combat Ira E. Bradley, S. W.; H. H.
church had been decorated with fes
on the Farm,” was the subject of a this dreadful disease is to enforce the Clark, J. W.; E. W. Haines, Treas.;
^ I The Oregon State Dairymen’s Associ-
toons of ivy and a huge Christmas tree
paper read by A. H. Lea of Hazelwood law of cleanliness— cleanliness of barns J. C. Clark, Sec.; Harry Goff, S. D.;
memhers ^ ation
Annual
laden with presents for the memoers
^ held ^ its thirteenth
^
^
^
23 session
^
,
! Creamery. H e stated that the last as well as that of the attendants.
J. B. McPherson, J. D.; J. S. Buxton,
of the Sunday School, added much to ,
two years he had visited 1,000 Oregon
“ What is your duty as dairymen?” S. S.; S. G. Hughes, J. S.. M. E.
the decoration scheme.
Unheralded, was one °f l^e most enthusiastic gath-
dairy farms and that in the greater asked the doctor. “ I answer in four Dilley, T.
Old Santa, dressed in a typical Oregon- "in g s of the klnd that ever assembled ,
majority of cases all were a credit to words, to furnish clean milk— free
Mrs. Wilbur McEldowney then sang
ian garb made his entry into the in the state- Delegates from all parts
their owners. H e said that the farmers from filth and bacteria.” He spoke of a beautiful solo, after which all repaired
church, amid the cheers of the of the state and from the various neigh-
engaged in the work were glad to Dr. Von Behring’s work and discovery to the tables and upon being seated
youngsters The old saint presented j borhoods of Washington county were
receive the bulletins, pamphlets and which is to remove the dangerous Col. J. B. Eddy, of Portland, as toast
the children with a bag of candy and in attendance.
other printed matter relative to dairy effects of tuberculosis. Milk absorbs master, called upon E. W. Haines for
The convention was called to order
nuts.
ing in its various phases.
odors from plants such as onions, some remarks suited to the occasion,
At the Methodist church u program bv the president of the association, |
“ Select good animals, house them garlic, etc., and these should be kept which was ably responded to, at the
HaTy
West,
of
Scappoose.
of recitations and songs attuned to the
in clean barns, feed them good, strong out of the fodder. “ Cleanliness in all conclusion of which he handed the
The address of welcome was then
Christmas thought were given by mem
feed and take good care of your herds, ” stages means a clean certificate from note representing the indebtedness of
bers of the Sunday school. The church given by State Senator E. W. Haines,
was his admonition. H e then made the board of health,” said he.
the lodge, to W. M., C. N. Johnson,
had been adorned with evergreens and of this city, on behalf of Forest Grove
reference to the method of hauling
Dr. Weschcke in the course of his who burned it in the presence of the
Christmas trees. After a short talk by and the dairymen of the county. Mr.
cream to the market and hew necessary remarks said that preservatives ought assembled members and their gue*“
the pastor, Rev. L. F. Belknap, Santa Haines traced briefly the improvement j
it was to select clean and careful men to be used at times. This ruffled up
The command was then given
Claus dispensed candy and nuts to all that had been made the last few years
to do the hauling.”
Mr. Tartar, who condemns their uses “ fall to.”
Ample justice was d
i
in
the
dairy'
line
and
congratulated
the
the children present. This was an in
in any circumstances and stated that it to the bountiful feast that had bi
FUNCTIONS OF COMMISSIONER
novation worthy of emulation, one that delegates that t^ey themselves had ef-
was in violation of the state laws to use provided. Toastmaster J. B. Eddy
I fected the greater part of these im- E. W. H aines, Pres, of Board of Trade
filled every child with joy.
“ The Function of a State Dairy them at all.
then made some felicitous remarks call
The Christmas exercises of the Con- j provements.
He then referred to [
Tom Richardson, manager of the ing upon the following brothers, each
Commission” was an address given by
gregational church were held Monday : Washington county as the banner dairy {he cUy was then extended t0 the dele.
H. V. Tartar of Portland. Mr. Tartar Portland Commercial club, spoke on of whom responded in a happy vein.
evening. The auditorium was com- j county of the state and showed the gates.
stated that the commission was of the subject: “ Our Dairy Products as Barnet Roe, W. H. Hollis, M. E. Dil
fortably filled by an audience that gen- magnitude of the industry as exempli-
President West replied fittingly to material help to the dairymen in the an Oregon Advertisement.” As I ley, of this city and Wm. Jackson,
crously applauded the program as given fled by its creameries and condensers, the welcome and read his annual
preparing of reports and in the gather wandered through your beautiful city of Hillsboro. A few remarks by W.
by the members of the Sunday school, j the product of which finds ready mar- dress.
ing of statistics. Boards of Trade, today it strikes me that it is as near M., C. N. Johnson concluded a happy
Miss Grace Wood read a beautiful ket in the great eastern and southern
H e was followed by J. W. Bailey, stockmen’s conventions, commercial heaven as any place that I have been,”
Christmas story. At the close of the j cities. He spoke of the future out- Slats Food and Dairy Commissioner, clubs and various development leagues said Mr. Richardson with a jovial occasion.
program the children repaired to the I look of the dairy business throughout who then read a paper on the “ Bene could be aided in their work by that of smile that made the audience applaud
Sabbath school room to look at the j the state and of the peculiar advantages fits of the State Food Law to the Far the state dairy commission.
and roar. He stated that as Oregon out on the coast and in the mountains;
Christmas tree and to receive their 1 our climate offered for all branches of mers.” He showed many improve
ians we should be more proud of our fortunes will be made here in the
George
Weeks
of
Salem
then
made
1 husbandry. The effectiveness of the
presents.
ments that had been realized by this a few remarks on dairying in general state than we really are. It is a great hostelry business,” asserted Oregon’s
law and suggested amendments that and stated that he found out the differ state, a state of large resources and of great booster. I tell you, said Rich
would increase its efficiency still more. ence between “ dairying” and “ milk tremenduous possibilities. We need ardson, that Oregon in a little while is
to be gridironed with railroads.”
H . V. Whitney of Greenville, pre ing cows.” H e declared that there
At the session Saturday morning the
sented a fine paper on the "Stave Silo” was no financial benefit derived from
following papers were read: Things I
that led to a discussion on the different “ dairying by proxy,” that is, the
Have Found Out About Dairying,”
kinds of silo.
leasing of one’s herd to outside persons.
Frances Chalmers said: “ No two
The papers read at the afternoon He also spoke of the two ends of
dairymen will go at this business in
session were as follows:
dairying— “ the feed end and the busi
the same way. Dairying is not yet a
The first speaker was H. S. Shelton ness end,” both required constant
get rich quick scheme, but if a man
of Portland, who spoke on "Dairy care and application.
manages it right he will have a good
Possibilities of the Pacific Northwest.”
A general discussion as to whether
income. Dehorning should take place
H e stated that as a boy he had been a certain kinds of feed would produce a
when calves are one month old, as it is
dairyman by compulsion, but now he richer grade of milk or better butter
then less painful.
It brings peace
was one by preference.
However, fat was then taken up in a hearty
and contentment to the herd. Salt will
most of his experience in dairying was fashion with two or three of the bovine
bring more money into the dairyman’s
gained in California, but he saw in lovers on their feet at once. Those
**'
pocket than any one thing. Cleanli
western Oregon a region excellently taking part in the debate were: N. J.
ness, comfort and convenience is the
adapted for this kind of husbandry.
Walker, J. W. Bailey, William Schul-
keynote of success in the dairying
H e called upon his hearers to merick, Ira Purdin and George Weeks.
business.”
redouble their efforts for China, Japan,
Friday evening a most interesting
the Philippines and Hawaii offer an session was held.
“ Dr. Withycombe spoke on “ Dairy
Dwinell Clapp,
-•c
excellent market.
Economy.”
H e said that soiling
Miss Kate Shannon, Miss Jessie Hoge
Digressing from his subject, he and Mrs. Wilbur McEldowney took
gives better satisfaction than pasturage.
explained the workings of the milking part on the musical program of the
“ Fertility of soil needs to be looked
machine, which he declared the only evening.
after by farmers in this section. Value
method to secure sanitary extraction of
of waste products must also be con-1
“ Railway Transportation; the life of
the milk. One of these contrivances Modem Trade and Industry,” was the W. H. HOLLIS, Sec’y Board of Trade sidered. Vetch is good feed. Dairy
for the milking of 30 cows would cost topic of an excellent paper read by H.
men must raise calves and better herds
about $300.
W. Lounsbury of the Southern Pacific to keep the name of our atate ever Jersey, Guernsey, Holstein, those are
company. He stated that the railways before the public. “ To you dairymen the breeds that count. Plaster will
were the great factors in the develop I ask one thing, keep your milk pure, double any leguminous crop.”
The next speaker was Mr. Grant of
ment of a country’s resources, by mak make Oregon’s dairy products the best
ing low rates of transportation and on earth.” He then referred to the Berkeley, who spoke on “ Pasteurization
extending the facilities for rapid transit. excursion to be made to Southern and Use of Starters.”
William Schulmerich of Hillsboro
To the dairymen especially has the California under the auspices of the
railroad been helpful and of incalcul Oregon Development League. “ This followed him. He spoke against the
He said in part:
able benefit in making low rates for is an Oregon excursion not a Portland extension stall.
"Our farms are not so productive as
transportation of milk and cream to ( excursion, said Mr. Richardson, and
we’re going down there to learn Cali they were 30 years ago, but the dairy
the consumers.
“ This scheme of making rates,” fornia methods of doing things.” He will increase the fertility of the soil.
said Mr. Lounsbury, “ is the result of spoke of Oregon as a summer resort Winter dairying would be especially
years of study and experience by rail and believes that our state is to be to profitable. Pumpkins furnish the best
way experts. Through these rates the the summer tourist what California is as well as the cheapest feed—fine
west has been able to maintain a high to the winter traveler. “ Large hotels,
(Contiinued on Page Fonr)
standard of living and to pay no more commodious hotels are to be built here
for the same goods as does the east.”
He combatted the doctrine of i
government ownership of railroads and
! maintained that the railway companies
21 J EWELL»
were better able to fix rates than a
governmental commission. The latter
system would, he believed, work incal
Be Punctual. Get one of our 20 year gold
culable damage to producers.
filled watch cases fitted with 7 jewel Elgin or
CHAPIN ON MARKETING
Waltham movement, for only $ 12.
W. H. Chapin of Portland chose for
riffa
Other grades at correspondingly low prices.
his theme, “ The Market End of
7SKBJH5.1H
Dairying.” He said in part: "W e
Our Reliable Silver Watches from $5 and up,
are in the stage of development now,
are
time pieces that look a credit to the owner.
AUSTIN BUXTON, Master, Gale Grange or rather dairying is a little behind
other industries. Few years ago it
.
was ahead of us, the market was over
Exclusive Designs in Solid or Plated Jewelry.
Our Bead
HIRED H ELP PROBLEM
crowded.
At present,
excessive
necklaces
are
new
and
attractive.
Gold
watch
chains
A. T. Buxton of Forest Grove read prices are paid for raw products, of
undoubtedly
the
richest
selection
ever
offered.
an interesting paper on “ Hired Help course the farmer is getting the benefit j
on the Dairy Farm.” H e pleaded for of it.
Small creameries have been j
K in g « , H w u u tlfu l H rlilu l K in g « t t
a relief of the drudgery connected forced to close on account of conden
with the work on the dairy farm. He sers. It is a good thing as products \
believed that the dairyman ought to of small concerns were difficult to se ll, J
pay his help as high as he could afford. that is, no continuous demand was
"Cheap help means a poor quality of made for any brand.”
OREGON
F O R E S T GROVE,
Forast Grova
OREGON
work,” said Mr. Buxton. "Have a
Washington county butter has always
cozy place near the family’s hearth for been good and commanded good |
OREGON DAIRYMEN’S ASSOCIATION HOLDS
TWO DAYS’ SESSION IN FOREST GROVE
Prominent Speakers Address t h e Convention— Cleanli
ness Declared First Requisite t o Success—Banquet
is Given by Gale Grange and Board of Trade
" 1
SPRAY YOUR TREES
W e are well supplied
with the
M EYERS SPRA Y PUMPS
both large and small.
Come and
get one and do your own spraying.
NOW IS THE TIME for you to
figure on what Implements
you need for Spring. You
need n o t g o to Portland.
We will sell you ju st as cheap as
MITCHELL, LEWIS & STAVER
or anybody else. We han
dle their full line. A lso Wind
Mills and Gasoline Engines.
Buy Your
Wife an
A
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TIME IS MONEY
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