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S TA TE A C TIVITY NOTES.
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i past two years has so stimulated pro-;
, duction and development, in all lines,
The banquet tendered to the Hon. 1
that the demand for labor greatly ex- Jam„ R Garfield> Secretary of the I n - 140
ceeds the supply. This condition is terior, at the Portland Commercial Club fc
geDeial throughout the country, and Saturday evening, was a most represent ad'
bears with especial severity on the ative affair. Judge George H. W illiams" nc'E
-mi
fruit-grower, for these reisons:
presided as toast master, and talks oi
“ 1st— He cannot secure sufficient behalf of Portland and Oregon we
labor at any reasonable price, because made by Gov. Chamberlain, Senate H th .
di
he can not offer steady employment Fulton, State Senator Haines of Forest
VERTISE
the year.
Grove, Judge Lowell of Pendleton, and
"2nd—He can not afford to pay the otherS( while Secretary Garfield, Con -
wages which other industries are willing missioner Ballinger of the General Land int
to pay.
Office, F. H . Newell, Director of the
“ 3d— His produce comes on with Reclamation Service, and others rts- 00111 inds All
such a rush and in such volume, that ponded on behalf of the visitors. The
30 inities
he must have a great excess of labor, i trip of these high officials of the Inter elPn
ed
within a limited period, or lose his ior Department at this time is of espec
crop.
ial importance to Oregon, as shown by j'1*51
“ Railroad building, logging, mining the many prominent people from over
n egonian
and house-building can adapt them the State who attended the banquet.
edition
selves to a scarcity of labor, without
oitation
The successful organization of th i
ad ntained
serious loss; but the cherries, berries,
Portland Country Club & Live Stock ie ry
and prunes must be harvested at a cer
i infot-
Association is assured. Nearly $100,- ker
tain time or not at all; and yet labor
ty one
000 of tne $150,000 capital stock of
will flock to those other industries and
erY issued.
the corporation has been subscribed.
leave the poor fruit grower to lose the
t eö* homt-
One of the crying needs of Oregon has
tn- t and
results of his year’s labor.
..T .
, . . . been a permanent live stock association rac-
Last year the pruue growers of this
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many
and the stock is being rapidly taken up.
Willamette valley lost 50 per cent of
eeker
ter'..
All Oregonians will be gratified ro
their crop, simply for want of sufficient
every
its lizec\
help. This state of affairs is likely to learn of the organization of the Port
on- il in-
continue indefinately, especially on this land Rose Festival Association, assuring
coast, which is expected to furnish lum an annual rose show, and the wide pub vho larao
hey nter- !
ber for the whole country, from now on. licity to be given future events will be
the
“ Certainly such a condition merits a great^enefit to the State generally.
can
serious consideration.
We can not
A large and representative delegation > , r its
hope to ease the situation for many left Monday to attend the banquet to r
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years by following President Roosevelt’s Vice President Fairbanks at Seaside, . r
who 2
suggestion relative to race suicide. A I given under the auspices of the Astoria l in the y 7
! possibility of relief has been suggested I ¿ hamber of Commerce.
The party 1-in the 0
in the adoption of the system, long in wjjj ac^ as an esC0rt to the Vice Presi- ren, Can 0
\en- :ost 4
successful operation in the colonies of dent on his return to Portland.
ton
the British empire, «hereby the gov
ink 3
In six weeks more the colonist rates
ernment undertakes the importation, in
in
to Oregon will be in effect again, con 1 r a
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limited numbers, of foreign laborers,
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tinuing for sixty days. In order to get
iC
;n.
under contract, to work in agricultural
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the full benefit of them, every commer
pursuits only, for a limited number of
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cial organization should get busy with 1'be
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years, and under governmental espion
their correspondence with prospective
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age and regulation, such laborers to be
settlers. Duriug this vacation peril d
ily 1 a
4!
returned to their homes, at the expira
the boys and girls have time to write
of
Si
a
tion of their term of service. The
their
friends
“
back
East”
and
tell
them
and
.
adoption of this plan would apparently
be out of harmony with our political about the Oregon country. As an illus-
e
stration of what can be accomplished by
system.
ti
“ Our whole governmental fabric has this means, the school children of a
1«
e
sii gle district in one ol our coast coun
at
ili
been built up on the theory of protect
f
h
io n to American labor. I heartily ap ties doubled the school population of
6 i
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h
prove of this principle, believing it to that district merely through correspon
dence. neressiting the construction of
ie
h
be vital to the perpetuity of our free in
a new school building.
stitutions; and I should sincerely dep
al
h
A city can prosper only as far as the
Auction Sale.— I will offer at public
H. C. Atwell Speaks at the Salem recate any attempt to overturn it; and
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yet, no matter how wise a law, or hew country which supports it prospers.
auction on the premises, 1 1-2 miles
Cherry Fair.
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east and 1 mile south of Gaston, near
sound a principle, there may arise a The wonderful prosperity of Oregon is
It is nil sm ooth s a ilin g w h en yo u place a L iner Ad
a
“ Komer C. Atwell of Forest Grove, condition when a temporary modifica reflected in the building record of Port
in th is c o lu m n . A few words h e re w ill reach 5,000 the Hill school house, on Saturday,
renders and th e resu lts a re c e rta in . 5c lin e 1st
iy
In sertio n , 2 Vi c en ts ea ch s u b seq u e n t in se rtio n . July 20, beginning at 10 o’clock sharp, president of the state horticultural soci
tion of it may be not only wise but im land for the six months ending June
M inim um c h a rg e 10 cts.
the following property to wit: Brown
ety who was introduce^ by President perative.
30th. This city led the 3 4 principal
horse, weight about 1100; bav mare,
“ WANTED — Salesmen. Many make weight about 1200; one sucking colt; F. W. Power, and who spoke in res
“ It appears to some that such a con cities of the country in the percentage
$100 to $150 per month, some even j 8 No. 1 milk cows all giving milk; ponse to the address of welcome on the dition now confronts the fruit industry of increase in building over the same
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more. Stock clean; grown on reserva heifer coming 2 yr.; bull coming 3 yr ; “ Fruit-Growers and the Laboi Prob
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of this coast; and it might be well to period of last year, with a gain of 78
tion, far from old orchards.
Cash 6 last spring calves, 3 old sheep and
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lem.” Mr. Atwell is a leading prune- consider whether the sjstem I have al per cent.
advanced weekly. Choice of territory. i two lambs; lalge brood sow and 10
i,
Address Washington Nursery Company, ; shoats, Milbum wagon size 2 1-2, grower of Washington county and ex- luded to could be adapted to oar own
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Toppenish, Washington.”
Any body of contract labor
hack, cart, Van Brunt grain drill, disc, pressed his joy at again being in Salem ]abor
Lower Rates on Condensed Milk.
16-in riding stirring plow, 3 walking to take part in another horticultural cou,d be profitabiy engaged, when not
The Harriman lines announce a sub
FOR SALE.— Thoroughbred reKis- plows. 1 8-in., 1 12-in., 1 14-in.; corn gathering. He expressed his convic- empi0yed ¡n other agricultural pursuits,
stantial reduction in the freight rates
tered heifers. Out of the herd of dairy cultivator, lever harrow, hay rack, sled
be to Oregon ¡n the c|earjng 0f our stump and bruah j
cattle which have the highest test in 3 set douple harness and 1 set single I t‘on l^at ^a,em *s
on condensed milk in carload lots 10
the countv. Address box 16 R. r . D. harness, outfit blacksmith tools, set of | what Des Moines is to Iowa and Lin- hillsides, and thus adding millions of Missouri river common points. The
No. 1. Cornelius.
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carDenter tools, spray pump and barrel, I coin to Nebraska not only the capital do)iars t0 our assessable valuation. It \
rate is now being published by the
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2 cross cut saws, garden drill, garden I °f a m‘Khty commonwealth, but a cen- ¡s t0 be understood, of course, in con-
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Northwestern railroads, but it is not
— 150 Goats for sale— Must reduce hoes, rakes, shovel, spades, post augurs
.
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ter of culture, of manufacture, and of nection wjib this suggestion that, should
numbef. In lots of 10— Wethers $1.65,
known just yet when it will become
nannies $2.40 per head— In lots of 30 2 barrels vinegar, "3 'b a n ^ ^ c l l d f f i ^
COmmerce: and that the tlme would iabor conditions in this country change effective. This will be within a short
to 50, wethers $1.55, nannies $2.25 vat, fanning mill, good
pump, new S° ° n conle w^en no transcontinental so tbat our own pe0p]e were available
time, however. Formtrly the rate was
' railrnan
r» a n n in n r f k o D ncifin
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per head. At Walnut Grove Farm. cider mill and other articles too
for the work, these aliens would be re- 85 cents a 100 pounds in carloads,
5 j miles southeast from Gaston, 10j erous to mention. Terms of sale: — would consider its system complete turned ,0 their native COUntry.
and the new rate will be 75 cents.
miles south from Forest Grove.— Bar All sums $10 and les:, cash. Over without a line into Salem.
nett Y. Roe.
This applies to all factories on the Pa
$10 six months’ time, notes at 8 per
In the first baseball game in the
The speaker alluded to the progress
cent, interest, with approved security,
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cific Coast. This rate will be a de
F or R e n t — 40 acres l i miles Property to be settled for before being made by Salem in horticultural matters Yamhill County League played last
cided help to the industry in the Faci-
south of Dilley. Inquire Geo. Buck- removed. Free lunch at noon.—C. and said its fame as a nursery center Sunday between Carlton and McMinn
fic Northwest, which is constantly
*e
ingham at Dilley.
l-4t
W. Ring, administrator.
J. W. and its reputation as a prune-growing ville the former won out by a score of
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Hughes, auctioneer; Geo. Naylor. , aud prune-packing center had become 6 to 5. It will be remembered that growing and is extending to new mar
kets.— Oregonian.
FOR SALE— A light hack and cart clerk.
2t
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the Colts defeated Carlton on Decora
in good condition. Comer Third St.
in
and Fourth Ave. J. W. Sherwood. 2t
For Sale— 500 sacks A 1 White I H e commented favorably upon the tion day by this same score. Those
—T akt your Mohair and Wool to
Oats in ton or half-ton lots. Edward ! growing frequency of fruit exhibitions in the league are Carlton, M cM inn Hoffman and Allen Co.’s for highest
— Wanted— A guitar instructor to L Naylor, Forest Grove, Ore.
tf I and expressed the hope that the Salem ville, LaFayette, Sheridan and Dayton. prices.
teach a voung girl.— M. H. Dixon,
cherry festival would become a perma-
—See Hoffman & Allen’s windows.
Card of Thanks—The
South Park.
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Ray Giltner is at present employed
. . ,
, . .
. " nde” i*ned nent annual event,
They
contain new creations in skirts
wish to extend sincere thanks and grat-
by Wescott & Son who run an up-to-
itude
to
the
neighbors
of
Gales
Creek
The
speaker
refered
to
the
value
of
of
all
kinds.
WANTS to B uy — A small place in
date general merchandise store at Gas- j
Washington or Yamhill county. Will for the aid and assistance extended at such exibitions as stimulating the pro-
ton. They have just moved into their
— Men’s gun metal, Blucher cut
pay cash. Place must be a bargain; no the time of the burning of my residence, duction of better fruit, by offering to
new
store
building
and
are
doing
a
fine
Wm.
Crowther.
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oxfords,
medium high heel the latest
fancy prices considered and will deal ____________ _____________________| the grower high standards of compar-
business.
at Baileys.
only with bona fide owners. Send full
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' ison; as conductive to good citizenship,
particulars in first letter to E—care of
FOR SALE—Good McCormick bind- h ■
.
,
,
by inciting growers to strive for the
The News.
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Tunis McCrearey and family who re- [
er. Charlie Jackson.
It
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best attainable; as promoting immigra-
cently moved here from Camas, W ash
FOR SALE— A fine dairy ranch of 80
— Dick Baker has a new hay press ! tion. by advertising our resourses; and ington are delighted with Forest Grove,
acres. Half under cultivation, balance and is now ready to do hay baling.
; as attracting buyers, by infotming them
with the schools and general condi
! good pasture. Fa!r buildings, good
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1 where superior fruit in large quantities tions and will make this their home.
I orchard, water; 5î miles northwest of
A good 8 room house, fine loca
- M e n . patent leather button three | is t0 be obtained.
Forest Grove, on milk route, mail rouje quarters boxing cloth top, very neat
tion, all ready to move in, just the
The speaker referred to the labor
— At Bailey’s, 'or ladies’ hand sewed
place for a nice home, only $1500.
ahd telephone line. For prices and Oxfords at Bailey’s,
terms inquire of H. G. King, guardian,
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, .... \ situation, in the following language:
goodyear welt, patent leather oxfords.
A large house and lot close to
adjoining place.
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_ ~ E ™°ry
done at ,he Mlles
business, nice garden and plenty of
“ The unparalleled prosperity of the Cuban heel, Blucher cut.
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Purdin Shop, First avenue.
fruit, a choice place at $1875.
One of the finest homes in For
est Grove, entirely modern, furni
ture to go with place at $3000.
Many Other bargain*.
are
DOING BUSINESS
* 0NT
Since opening our store in F orest Grove
we have sold more
and Harness
than all the dealers in this section put* to-
gether. We have at all times a
Large
Complete Stock
o f the famous Studebaker vehicles
guarantee every sale we make.
and
Our new salesroom will be ready this week—Goff Bros, oid stand.
B. P. WÄGLEY
FOREST GR.OVE,
LAND
Oregon
CO.
Real Estate Brokers
Loans and Insurance
Office Just West of Post Office.
>rest G rove,
Ore.
W. H. HOLLIS.
LAWYER
P eal Estate and Corpo-
-ation Law a Specialty.
Forest Grove,
OFFICE over
Hines’ Store
Oregon
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HXNJOOX & G 3 BD 0 N
-V r l S H / O X
siile A jo .
S T A li /.FS
Forest Grove
Neat Turnouts
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E. W. Haines Cani
(ESTABLISHED l * r t .)
Forest Grove, Oregon
A general banking business transacted
Interest paid on time deposits.
Accounts invited.
City Shaving Parlors
For the Best. Up to-date Work.
Baths. Pacific Ave. Forest Grove.
A. Î. W irtz. Proprietor
S . A , M o u lto n
The
Leading Ton sor ialist
F o re st
G ro v i
R . M X O iN , D e n t is t
Forest Grove, Oregon
OFFICE
hour!
ol Harley's store.
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OR.ECON
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Some Good Homes
'd r. J. H. Knox, D. V. S .'g * 1
~~ ITrv Goldenrod Flour
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Office at Hancock & Gordon’s livery
stable.
THOMAS £ H06E
Calls promptly attended to
Night.
Phon" 294, Forest C'rov*. Oregm
Real Estate,