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TUK SHERMAN COUNTY JOURNAL, MORO, OREGON FRIDAY. JANUARY 10, 1936
the future we shall as a nation re
quire more land under cultivation
than we now have. This will be
german fimmty journal
necessary to take care of the grow
ing population.
qmfrl MAN COUNTY OBSERVER. Established Nov. 2, 1888
^ASS VALLEY JOURNAL, Established Oct- 14, 1897
Moreover, whenever there is a
CONSOLIDATED, MARCH 6, 1931
shortage of industrial employment
WASCO NEWS-ENTERPRISE, Established 1891
people naturally go back to the
CONSOLIDATED MARCH 4, 1932
land for a living. This happened
¿hiring the early years of the de
Published Every Friday at Moro, Oregon, By
pression. Hundreds of thousands
GILES L. FRENCH
M.n.Knlg Edito.
Colds Most Prevalent
of people moved from the cities out
MfMMK
to the farms.
This Soason of Year
Under existing conditions people
could no longer be fairly sure of
obtaining tracts of good land. The
This is the season of the year cheap land which they were able
when colds are most prevalent and to get was in many cases to poor
"Entered a. second^. matterat the Postoffice, at Moro, Oregon
when, if neglected, they are most to support them. Often those fam
under Act of Congress of March 3, 1879-
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likely to result in more serious con ilies. which had sought an oppor
SUBSCRIPTION RATES—PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.
ditions such as pneumonia. While tunity to take care of themselves,
One Year
it is true that there is no specific in the end became burdens upon
JANUARY 10, 1936
means of preventing pneumonia, the relief rolls of small rural com
there is probably no other disease munities. We see this situation
which can be prevented in as many in many regions of Washington,
agriculture takes another step
instances by simply applying a Idaho and Oregon.
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little common sense. Pneumonia
Wise forethought and action by
The AAA is dead; killed by the constitution as inter
too frequently follows a “common the government can prevent this
pret, d by the supreme court. Unless we change the con
cold”. During the winter months wastage of human effort by lend
stitution it will be impossible for this country to ten: the
tlie common cold plays havoc with ing a guiding handto the settle
people of all ages, of both sexes ment of new lands. Unless some
people as a whole for the benefit of one class and it will be
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and at all economic levels. The such guidance is offered, we run
illegal for the national government to dictate terms o
common cold causes more loss of the danger of having a large in
control over agriculture or industry. Whether tticse^are
time in industry, mercantile estab crease in the number of poor fam
lishments and schools than any ilies. living on land that cannot be
laudible decisions or not depends on the - point of view.
other disease. More than an aver successfully cultivated, and becom
it
stands
at
IhslHutv <>!
That they agree with the constitution as
age of two days yearly for every ing burdens upon the rest of the
In his office in Washington
present there is no doubt.
,
person living in this state are । community,
lodging forninl protesi ng:
It has been suspected for some time by farm leader
lost by disability caused by colds.
Today we possess a far more
Yet people take the cold seriously' adequate knowledge of what land
and others acquainted with constitutional requirements
requirements
enough. The common cold is a is good for than did people of a
that the AAA would be called illegal. There was fear of
serious
condition because it lowers generation ago. Scientists have
I
journals
showing
that
this
section
STATEHOUSE GOSSIP
the coming decision expressed at recent wheat league
had been deleted from the measure the resistance so that sinusitis, made new discoveries about soil
Continued from page ’one.
before final passage. It may re bronchitis, pnuemonia, tuberculosis classification. Experience with most
meeting. It was not entirely a surprise.
the
delinquent
list.
quire a friendly suit to correct this and other diseases may develop.
The adjustment act came to the rescue of wheat farm
of the types of land in the United
error but little fear is felt here as
The common eold is probably States has reduced the need foi
ers after an attempt to buy wheat and hold up the price by
Governor Martin seems to have to the ultimate result since the the most prevalent illness to which guesswork.
a government agency. This method failed because of the
scored at least a technical knock Oregon supreme court has always man is heir. Extensive studies
In the present program of land
out in his verbal battle with Rob in the past followed what is known have been made, the net resultant
decline in foreign trade, good crops of wheat and a lack ot
ert Sawyer, Bend newspaper man, as the journal entry rule rather knowledge being that if one ¿s in use and settlement under way in
an export market. It has made it possible for some farm;
, over the status of PWA funds than the enrolled bill rule in ar clos^ association with a person the Pacific Northwest, the Federal
ers to remain on their farms in spite of poor crops through Of the wheat checks due to available for the new capitol pro riving at the intent of the law with a cold, one is pretty sure him*, Government is helping families
move from poor land to better
self to develop it. It is probable farms where they may become self
the drouth years. Because of the drouth conditions in a Sherman county farmers on the gram. Replying to the Governor’s makers.
large part of the wheat sections of the country and the 1935 allotment 56 have not been criticism of the legislature for , Sand and gravel companies at most highly communicable in the supporting. Unproductive farm
early stage, but not for its entire land is being converted to oCher
Six of these have been ap “throwing away $450,000 in feder
reduction program the price of wheat has risen to a figure paid.
proved by the wheat section but al funds” when the special session tempting to evade royalty pay period. 'Contributing factors, as uses, such as forestry, grazing or
that is not far from normal when the allotments are added. the cheeks have not arrived in limited the cost of the new state ments in the future will be hailed seasonal variation, changes in body recreation, for which it is suited.
It is not correct to say, as those unacquainted with Moro. The other fifty are still in house to $2.500,000, Sawyer, has into court for an accounting, the temperature, and lowered resis As our mode of increased agri
insisted that the money state land board warned this week. tance of the upper respiratory mu
agricultural history do say, that it is the only farm plan the vaults of that government repeatedly
cultural land expands in the future
organization waiting for final ap was not yet lost to the state but Sand and gravel royalties of 10 cous membranes, proliably play a I it will be more and more necessary
that has achieved any success, for the principles of cooper proval. It is assumed from news could still be retrieved. Word from R?nts a cubic yard go into the state part in the spread of the common
for the governments of both State«
ation as exemplified by the marketing act are bringing m reports that provision will be made C. C. Hockley, state PWA admin common school fund. Lax enforce cold.
ment
of
collections
in
the
past
has
istrator,
is
that
a
revised
offer
just
Prevent colds and pneumonia by and Nation to determine where
returns to farmers every year and making their position to pay the 1935 allotment to co recieved from Washington limits cost the school fund many thous proper
personal hygene. Rules for good land is available, and to help
operating farmers who have per
prevent settlement in areas where
stronger locally and nationally as well.
formed their part of the contract PWA funds for the capitol to 45 ands of dollars in the opinion of avoiding colds are tew and simple:
Avoid
all
uncovered-acts
as
in
:
families will become public charg-
per cent of the $2,500.000. The State Treasurer Holman who has
There is already a movement started, among the farm with the federal government.
coughing,
talking,
sneezing
andi
es
b®ca®®« of
poverty of e
been
instrumental
in
securing
the
other
$450,000,
Hockley
explains,
Several checks arrived here
ers of this county at least, to initiate a program designed
expectorating.
land.
services
of
two
special
investiga
has
been
absorbed
in.
grants
to
the
to bring some other sort of legislation to the aid of the about the same time as did re- the proposed central heating and tors to probe into the books of Wash your hands frequently,- ----------------------
news of the AAA decision thus
wheat farmer. This is a hopeful sign and should be aided lieving the minds of some of the power plant and a state owned companies taking sand and gravel especially before eating.
Estate of Clyde J- Davis
from Oregon streams. These inves
Avoid getting wet, exposure to
farmers about the payment on telephone and radio system.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
by every farmer.
tigations have already resulted ih cold. fatigue and any bodily ex-
The three proposals made by Senator McNary can their contracts.
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF
The short term which Rufus C the recovery of several thousand cess.
THE
STATE OF OREGON FOR
Holman
serven
as
aiate
treasurer
probably be enacted into law at this congressional session
dollars to the school fund.
Do not allow the temperature of THE COUNTY
neaa une aas m ine journal
of MULTNOMAH
under
appointment
prior
to
his
home
or
working
place
to
ex-j
your
if enough farmers make a stand for them. If incorporated
Senator W. E. Burke of Yamhill ceed 70 degrees F.
election to the office is no bar to
Probate Department
into a farm bill they would likely do the farmers as much
the second term in the office—if county, confirmed municipal own
Eat moderately, drink plenty of
Notice is hereby given that the
good as did the unconstitutional AAA without bringing!
the people elect him. That is the er ship advocate, and Cassius R. pure water, and sleep eight or
undersigned
appointed
ruling of _ Attorney General Van Peck, attorney for the Portland ten hours every night with win administratrix has of been
upon the farmers the criticism oi the city people.
the estate of
Winkle.
The
opinion
contradicts
General
Electric
company,
both
dows wide open.
The equalization fee, the debenture plan and the allot-1
Clyde J. Davis, deceased, by the
From the Observer Jan. 12, 1900. political speculation to the effect appeared before the board of con-
Avoid the careless man with a County Court of the State of Ore
ment plan together would certainly hold production within Grant Armsworthy has accept that Holman was not eligible to trol this week to protest against cold,
unless he exercises some pre
for the County of Sherman,
bounds if administered carefully. The allotment plan ed a position in Prineville leaving succeed himself for another term construction of the proposed cen caution in keeping his infection to gon,
Probate Department, and has duly
would give every farmer a quota to be sold domestically yesterday with his family for their under the constitutional provision tral heating and power plant. himself.
qualified. All persons having claims
which limits certain state officials Burke saw in the program a men
home.
against said estate are hereby
and the other plans would give him a chance to sell his new
The wheat market begins to look to not more than eight years out ace to the Marion county Peoples'
notified to present the same, duly
surplus
at the world . price and definitely remove it . from a little more promising. M. H. of twelve in the same office. In ad Utility district. Peck was trying
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verified. and with ‘the proper
the local market. The farmers, through an organization Hauser of Pomeroy sold 90,000 dition to the attorney general’s to save a $53,000-a-year customer
vouchers as required by law, to
largely their own, could manage the business with a min- bushel last week, already in Port- ruling Holman has plenty of prece for his client.
the undersigned at the office of
dent for seeking re-election. Ben
• ¿mum
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1 aid thus removing the riinnrp
for 53ic per bushel.
Oren R. Richards, 314 Davis Buil-
of federal
chance of
of uncon-
uncon- land
percent
Meat" prices are 15
The Moro Fire Department was W. Olcott and Sam A. Kozer both
ding. Portland, Oregon, within six
stitutionality.
called on the double quick to were appointed to the post of sec- higher than they were six months
months from the date of this not
There is a definite feeling that the farm problem must quench a blaze at the residence of retary of state prior to their elec- ago the state purchasing depart
ice.
opened
ment . discovered when it
to a great extent be solved by farmers themselves despite Mrs. Ragsdale, Wednesday. A burn tion and both were re-elected to bids
Less than a century ago then ■ Dated and first published 12-20-35
this week for supplies for
L a
c
.__
T Q_J ing flue caused the alarm. No dam- second terms.
the constant demand for government assistance. Land
state institutions. Contracts cov- were hundreds of thousands of Date of last publication 1-17-36.
NEOIMA E- SMITH
that is unprofitable as agricultural land should be made From (he observer Jan. 12, 1917. As was expected Oregon’s re- ering state needs for the next acres of good land in the far west .
available to citizens who wanted to | Administratrix of the estate of
three
months,
aggregating
$25,818
cently
enacted
unemployment
in-
into pasturage by government aid and private enterprise Turkey Red wheat sold for $1.50
stake out a homestead and stan Clyde J. Davis, deceased.
were awarded.
surance law has been formally
and this movement should be an integral part of any farm per bushel in Moro this week.
life anew. Today there is practi
proved
by
the
National
Security
Oren R. Richards
That harbinger of spring, the
cally
no good free land left for
Gould "who was supervising arch-
program.
robin, was seen in Moro last week. board, making Oregon the first tect on the Washington capitol American families to settle.
Attorney for Administratrix
Cards have been received an- state to conform to this section of group at Olympia, was in Salem
It is probable, however, that in 314 Davis Building, Portland, Or.
the new national security act. Pro
The reaction of the farmer«, to the supreme court
the weddinK of Mi« June spects of a suit to test the validity getting the “feel” of the situation
icacvivu V
Brock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
decision was one of the stoking things ot the week.
George W. Brock, now living at of the federal act. however, will here. Questioned as to his opin
the industrial accident com ion with respect to the type of
was expected that in general there would be resentment Washougal, to James W. Holings- cause
mission
to move slowly in setting building which should replace the
and hearty criticism of the supreme court members who head at the home of the bride on up the new organization lest inval old State House he replied that
voted against the AAA. There was little of it.
Clifford Woods had a runaway idation of the federal act leave the “the Pacific Coast states and par
ticularly Oregon seems to be pret
Expressions such as, “We used to get along without 1^> accident last week as he started state out on a limb with a bin ty
well embued with the old New
organization and no money with
and can again ” “The government don’t have to tax any- home from school. The reach of which to meet thé payroll. Defects England traditions” which was in
bod
me” “ * I’ « d rather have three inches , , of rain pants
‘he Wi
broke
roW1^ and o«u
rr r rr
oouy v to
vo pa
pay v me.
out and
the lh horse
ng discovered in the state act are not terpreted as a leaning toward the
conventional type of building
than three As” were heard from actual farmers giving the | went on out of sight. J. C. Hock believed to be serious. Inclusion more
a provision for employee contri rather than one of modernistic
impression that there was something of relief in the inner man stopped the horse at his farm of
rr
bution
to the insurance fund, it is lines as has been the trent in
and no one was hurt, and the bug
most feelings of those most concerned.
pointed out, was due to a clerical • capitol buildings erected in recent
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gy hurt but little.
The loosers in the annual rabit error both the House and Senate years.
hunt of the Moro Rod and Gun
The general condition remaiha that some sort of pro Olub entertained the winning side TO THE HONORABLE COUNTY COURT OF SHERMAN COUN
tection must be given the grower of farm products as long last Friday afternoon and evening.
TY, STATE OF OREGON.
as there is a high tariff which protects the producer of Eureka Lodge No. 121 A-F & A-M GREETINGS:
Moro, Oregon
Having turned over to the County Treasurer all taxes both current
industrial goods. Few will doubt that this objective can be
Meets the 1st and 3rd and delinquent. with interest collected during the year 1935 and hav
done under the constitution. If that document is broad
Thursday evenings of
ing closed all Tax Records for the year 1935 on this date, I submit
each month. Visiting the following supplemental Report to those previously made by me
enough to permit the growth of industry it is also large
members cordially in- with each turn-over:
enough to permit the growth of agriculture on a profitable
$ 208,238.14
\:G> | to meet with us.
Amount charged to Sheriff on 1935 Rolls
basis without recourse to change in national poiicy.
150,934.39
U. Sparling, W. M.
Total amount credited on 1935 Rolls
C. V. Belknap. Secy. Amount unpaid and delinquent on 1935 Rolls
There will be period of study of farm conditions w hich
You see—we invite you to bring your various financial prob-
will be beneficial for all concerned and there should be less Moro Lodge No- 113. I. O. O. F. STATEMENT OF ALL TAXES & INTEREST COLLECTED DUR
lems
—as weil as your deposits to this Branch of the U. S.
ING 1935
trouble in passing another farm bill than has been encount
Bank. Our loan services are both broad and lib-
r Moro, Oregon
National
150,934.39
$
1935 Assessment Rolls
1,990.90
ered heretofore. Reasons for this will be the increased
we
are always willing to apply them to every le-
ets 1st and 3rd
Less rebate allowed
eral and
$148,9431,49
!
148,943.49
Tuesdays
in
the
\
Net
Tax
collected
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knowledge of farm Conditions on the part of industrial
gitimate problem.
946.851
LO.O.F. hall. Tran Plus interest collected on 1935 Tax Rolls
Resources Over 100 Millions
leaders and congressmen. This should make new legisla
$ 27,818.29
siont and visiting
1933 - 1934 Tax Rolla ..
tion comparatively easy of realization despite the resent*
15.337.98
brothers are cordi 1932 Tax Rolls
......... Manager
C. R. Harding
12,199.05
Do.
1931
ally invited to meet
ment that has grown up because of the triple A.
Ass’t Manager
L. A. Littleton
11,776.15
1930 Do.
with us.
1,683.05
Do.
L. O. Rice N. G.
1929
397.00
Do.
1928
Joe Truit, Secretary
Then there’s the man who had a hole in his pocket for
41.53
1927 Do.
aix months and didn’t find it out until his wife told him
9.31
Lupine Rebecca Lodg« No. 116
1925
Do.
of ihr
ro, Oegon
Interest collected on above delinquent taxes $78,067.06
about it
78,067.42
78,067.42
2d and 4th Tu- Total amount of Taxes and interest collected and
$227,957.76
of Portland
of each month
turned over to County Treasurer
The weather has been “most unusual” of late, but it
¡siting members wel
Head Office: Portland. Oregon
ersons in the Current News
Common Colds
Held Most
Serious Illness
Fifty Delayed
Wheat Checks
Still Expected
I In Other Days |
Land Use Further
Explained By
Gray
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Let the U. S. National
Help Solve that Problem
The Dalles Branch
United States National Bank
must be said with a cheerful expression instead of with an
apoligetic attitude.
Hugh Chrisman
Florence Martin, N. G.
Lila Bull, Secretary
Sheriff A Tax Collector.