I <- Û ^4. t z RURAL A g rc u ltu re H o rt i c u ltu re L iv e s to c k A \\ eekly Chronicle of Local Events and Progress in Linn County Established 1912 HALSEY, O REG ON , THLRSDAY- From the Editor's Point of View 4. Their advocates testify to their failure every time they complain of being robbed. Those who want to profit by mak­ ing or selling intoxicants, and those Prohibition Makes Them who are willing slaves of the drink Habit, seek the repeal of the eigh­ «Squirm and Falsify teenth amendment. Thomas W. Phillips, a United States “No thief e’er felt the halter draw ron(T«saman from the state of Vare with good opinion of the law." end high-priced elections, broadcasts When Tommy Jones, after hacking at the public expense under that much-abused franking privilege an his father’s cherry tree with his envelope containing on the inside, sn hatchet, denied the act to escape alleged speech, which he may have punishment, he was not as big a liar, inflicted on the house of representa- by 80 pounds avoirdupois, as was his t:vas, or he may have only been father when, at Salem, he joined with granted "leave to print;" we have ! others in declaring that an emer­ Do means of knowing except by an gency existed where it didn’t, their extensive and expensive search. But object being to prevent the voters on the oustide Is printed the follow­ from undoing, by referendum, a piece ing piffle, which we believe it was of mischief they had just done. illegal for him to send forth under People who lived in this country his frank: “ The eighteenth amendment has before and after the adoption of pro­ teen weighed in th* balances and hibition, when they are told that more liquor is drunk under the present law found wanting because— “1, It causes crime and creates than under license, are surprised that there are so many fools or librs, or criminals. “2. It is intemperate, Intolerant, both. and intolerable. -“3. It does not insure domestic So M any A ren’t W orth It tranquillity, promote the general wel­ I don't believe in the final salvashun fare, or secure the blessings of lib ov all men bekauze th a re are so erty, and, therefore, fails In three of rnenny kases In w hich I k an t see how It Is going tew be made tew pay — the primary purpotea for which laws Josh Billings. and constitutions and governments exist. “d. Its advocates testify to its fail ure when they demand more police, greater penalties, larger penitentiar­ ies. bigger appropriations, and addi­ tional courts to enforce it.” The same "arguments” may be used »gainst other laws. Those against robbery, for instance, 1. Cause crime and create crimi­ nals. Before they were enacted the defense “It is mine,' won in fair fight,” made the robber a hero; th laws make him a criminal. 2. They are intemperate,, intolerant and intolerable to robbers with a ca3i of mind like th at of Mr. Phillips to Ward law. 8. They do not insure domestic tranquillity (prohibition has done so in many families, to our certain knowledge), promote the general welfare (prohibition does), or secure the blessings of liberty, as prohibi­ tion has already done to an apprecia­ ble extent. Must sell High Grade Used P IA N O near Halsey. Will sell on easy terms to resposible party. Phone or address I. A. Given. Vandran Hotel. Alban». Trespass D uring °nr absence from nOtlCe H a l s e y our property will be left io full charge of P. J. Forster. Lena J. Been?. Church Notices Methodist—Next Sunday : 10 a. m., Sunday school 11, Public servicess 3, Junior League 6:30, Epworth League 7:30, public services. 7:30 Thursday, prayer meeting Here all will find a welcome, regardless of social standing. Your presence will help, and we will try to do you good. J. S. Miller, pastor. If you want to see the deacon ing about 70 units open to the public. These run somewhere near 60 acres •lip go to Koontz' hall Friday each and those desiring to make a (tomorrew) night. At Louise Robnet’s school, in Brandon dsstrict, a pie social yielded a nice sum Friday night towards buying pictures for the schoolhouse. Sunday evening Lawyer Tuning and John LaRus motored to Harrisburg ou a pleasure trip. W PREFERRED STOCK Tiny Kernel Corn. No. 2 . - 2 for 35c —6 for 95c cash Sliced Pineapple, No. . . . 2 for 35c—6 for 95o cssh Tender Melting Peas, No. 2 . 2 for 35c—6 for 95c cash MONOPOLE Asparagus Tlpa, No. 1 Melba Peacbei, No. 2$ . . . 2 lor 55c— 4 for 95c caah . . . 1 for 25c—4 for 96c cash White Cooking Figs . 3-lb package 35c— 3 for 11 cash Bonner Raisins . . . 4-1 b package 89c—2 for 75c cash Golden Gate Coffee . . . . 1 lb 50c—2 for 95c cash Maxwell House Coffee . . . l i b 50c— f for 95c caah Kellogg's Corn Flakes . . . 3 for 25c—12 for 95a caah Post T o a s tie s ...........................3 for 26c—12 for 95c cash White Laundry Ssap, assorted 0 for 25c—25 for 95c cash It pays to pay caah and aave the 5 per cent homestead should request application blanks from the superintendent, Kla­ math Falls project, Klamath Falls, Oregon, and should give all of the information requested on the blanks. Applicants to qualify must have at least $2,000.00 in cash or cash and farm equipment and have had at least two years’ experience in farming. The land is free, but the owner will have to assume irrigation and reclamation costs amounting to about $88.35 per acre, payable over a 40- year period. Mrs. J. W. Allen, daughter of J. E. Southworth, with four chil­ dren arrived Sunday from Klauiath Falls for a visit at the Southworth residence. Oakvile Commrtnity Activities Fred Gustavson, Brownsville Oakville, April 2, 1927. confectioner, and hie wife attended About six years ago the people of the funeral of the latter's fath the Oakville school district felt the in Albaoy Tuesday. need of a new school house. Bor/!« see him Slip. E have served you with [Preferred Stock and ^staple m erchandise for fifty years. The following is a list of a few items from our stock for com parison of values we have to offer: >1 a year 111 advanr, igration HALSEY, LINN AND OREGON George W. Wright, well-known lawyer of Albany, who retired from practice a few years ago owing to large investments in eastern Oregon requiring his per­ sonal attention, has again opened a law office in Albany and, with his thirty years of experience, expects to regain much of the largj practice he formerly enjoyed. His card is in another column. Morris’ le sale, at the pharmacy, 1927 / the “April Fools” were lined up and ' I I ID 1, marched through the building and ' * * ® g S , V Cell, 1 O U llf y down the front steps. The parade did not stop there, however, but con­ tinued down the streets. | — « By REV. DR. 3. EDWARD YOUNG, Another event of April 1st was ! (Oregon Produce E xchange, 102 the baseball game between Halsey Front st.) VERYBODY’S prayers should be offered for the confused young | and Monroe high school at Monroe Portland, April 2. people of today who have all the matrimonial inclinations mortals The score was 7 to 8 in favor of Hal­ Portland, Ore., April 1. ever had and find themselves discussing promiscuously and in sey. This was the first game of the Ilogs—The market rem ains stead y ordinary conversation trial marriage and every phase of sex prob­ season for Halsey. with good blockers weighing 110 to The posters that are to be seen in lems, as unblushingly as we used to discuss the weather. 150 lbs. selling at 16 l-2c. Heavy Novel and stage and motion picture and divorce suit and so-called : the various stores, advertising the and fat hogs continue slow sellers. play, “The Deacon Slips,” were pre­ medical books have left nothing forbidden, no zone of shame to he avoid­ pared by the pupils of Mrs. Cole­ Veal—Tho market is short of light ed, when youth in their teens talk couple by couple or in groups. Our man’s room. Better come to the hal’ iancy stock. The market closed with women working out and dining out, family arrangements have made the Friday night if you want to see the a keen demand for top calves 80 to old time fireside a myth to most city and town Americans. The family Deacon Slip. The proceeds of this 110 lbs. at 17 1-2 to ISc. Dressed Poultry—Dry picked heavy type that gave us the strong men and women of other days is less and play go to the Parent-teachers’ asso­ hens, 30c to 31c; dry picked springs, ciation to help the club work. less here to function, and in its stead is coming a regime as far from Puri­ 30c; dry picked light hens, 25c to 26c; tanic as democracy is from despotism. “ Cappy Rieka” fancy capons, 36c to 37c, Bedeclaring church laws and clever decisions that get around church Live Poultry — Market steady in Saturday evening the dramatic laws influence the situation about as much ns New York state statutes af­ club of Albany high school pre­ 111 lines. We are particularly in fect Reno or Paris. Our only hope is healthful public opinion. It is the sented the play ‘'Cappv Ricks” need of colored heavy hexi3. If you 1 ig task of churches and all who have a heart to help in the most vital to a large and appreciative audi­ l ave any early broilers that will weigh 1 1-2 lbs. or better we would crisis the Anglo-Saxon Christian household has thus far faced. ence. The Halsey Study club be glad to hear from you. Live poul­ There is no need of despair. The revolution in family life can be met sponsored the affair and the young try prices net to yen. .So commission. by the personal religious contacts of preachers and teachers and whole­ people made no charge for their Heavy colored hens ever 41bs. 26c some books and a re-establishment of the household father as a kind of time or efforts. Tbs proceeds, to 27c; lie ht hens, 21c to 22c; capon«, priest and the mother as a kind of priestess. uesrlv $65, will be used for the fancy, 30c. 1 World Faces Crisis in Prevailing of Family Life Church of Christ— Preaching, 11 Christian Endeavor, 7 Precaching, 8 ” The Death of Chris ” si the sermon topic for the morning and in the evening Mrs. Bailey will speak. Easter morning the Sunday school attendants are going to is in full swing today. bring their special ottering in the form of eggs. The deacon will slip at Koontz' hall tomorrow night. Slip in and Clifford L. Carey, pastor 1876 ■31, ’.927 1)a i r y P o u ltry W ool There is complaint that more eggs than usual fail to hatch this spring, but a customer receiving a few baby chicks from Mr. and Mrs. Frank CawTse, Crabtree, after being inform­ ed that probably none would be avail­ able, gets chicks and message from Mrs. Cawrse: “Had better luck in the hatch than I expected,” or words to that effect. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Stevenson got home from San Francisco Friday, Ben Holt and family have moved Into the home of Mrs. Holt’s father, A. J. Hill. were issued and building consisting of a basement, two school rooms with halls on the second floor, and an as­ sembly hall on the third floor, was completed five years ago last fall. The Oakville Community club was organized and has held meetings on the second Friday of each month since that time, except during the three summer months. These meet­ ings feature home talent and many- fine programs furnished by the Cor­ vallis and Albany commercial clubs, music by the Pine Grove and Davis orchestras, etc. Through the efforts of the club the building is furnished with a well equipped kitchen and dining room in the basement, piano, chairs for the hall, and a Delco elec­ tric lighting system. Besides the club meetings, basket ball, checker club, Button busters, and Women’s gymnasium are among amusements being held this winter. “Feeds” also have a prominent part The play entitled “Deacon Dubbs, given by the Oakville Dramatic clun last Friday evening, under the man­ agement of Mrs. O. M. Miller, was one of the most eul standing yet. Re ceipts amounted to $80. Many attended from Shedd, Peoria Albany and Corvallis. April 1 was not a fool day for the community. Mrs. Fannie Buckner has returned to her home in Salem after several weeks’ visit with Miss Beulah Miller School Notes (School Reporter) Tells Sex of Baby Chicks The Freshman class entertained the Student Body Wednesday. The pro­ gram consisted of a song by the Freshman class; reading, “ Something About Modem Punctuation,” by Her man Koontz; reading, “Cactus Center Flops,” by Gertrude Robins; piano solo by E mestine Coleman; several A California poultry firm adver­ tised, for a few cents extra apiece, to sell baby chicks with a guarantee that not less than 90 per cent of them would be pullets. Prof. Lunn, :d of O. A. C. poultry department, investigated and found that repeat­ ed shipments fulfilled the guarantee jokaa by Lucille Phelps and a song He obtained the secret and now is by th e S tudent Body. able practically to separate the males Friday, being April l»t, brought from the females as soon as hatched many interesting characters and cos­ tume» into the school room. Several Soventy Homesteads Open of the student.; dressed up, costumes March 1, 145 farm units were open­ ranging from girls in boys’ clothes, ed for homesteads in the Tule lake boys in girls’ clothes and ladies of division of the Klamsth Fall« pro­ olden times, to cute little school girls ject, near the Oregon - California with sox rolled and a nice, large rib­ line. Seventy-five applications were bon on their hair. At nine o’clock received from ex-service men, leav­ the entire school was assembled and at Portland Market city library. After the performance the cast and its director, Mr?. Charles Cbtlde, were entertained by Mrs. C. P. Stafford. A banquet ¡was eerved and toaets and aftei-dinner speeches were enjoyed until ¡ate. M eritt cf the Fuchtia The fu< liln is one of the gardener's roost valuable plants, not only for the beauty of its flowers and graceful form of the p lant hut also because It Is adaptable to flower beds and bor­ ders und grows with such freedom and ■"•Uch little cure. As u house pluut It i- very deslrnble, says the Rocky Mountain New*. P, N. G. Club Mealing The Past Noble Grands* club waB entertained Friday afternoon j by Mrs. George Laubaer, withj twelve members and Genevieve Wells and M rs. Wesley Holloway, guests, present. Net proceeds ef * 'Henpecked | Holler G asaip/’ at Koontz’ hall i the previous week, were stated at ' George William Wright ATTORNEY AT LAW Loans money at Baltim ore pldir.. Alhsnv, Oregon FA RM LOANS M lowist rilte of intpr„ t $42.8i, which goes to the equip-1 Real Estate Insurance ment of the I. O. O F kitchen ! I’ron|Pt «r»k*A IJThe afternoon was filled out with | fancy work. on farms courteous tre.ttm eat. Mrs. J. 8. McMahan Albany X £ 7 hcm X 8 “ ■ Creamery Association a-eisted the hostess “ in serving : M anufacturers of Alford Arrows (Enterprise vorrespondeni) L IN N B U T T E R Sunday guests at J II. Pack­ ard's were Jesre Jenks and family of Tangent and Lee Ingram and wife of Harrisburg. and Buyers of Eggs A F a n n e rs’ Co-operative Creamery Mrs. L .’E. Bond and pon Lester and daughter Vera of Albany were week-end guetts at E. D. Iso m ’s / I f you e n jo y * ifonri meal An