The first peaches to reach the
Portland market this season came
from J J Miller, Sherman county.
M er« VI*» O iric la l
The shipment consisted of 10 bxs.
S m e l a i r * P B » o r m h b k m a * co Alexander and Hales early varie
MORO, OREGON.
ties, and the colore were as good
as any ever seen in Portland.
D. C. I reland . Editor.
Eastern Oregon will ship more
peaches
to Portland this season
C. L. I reland ........... Manager.
than any year before. Crop pros
1910 pects are excellent throughout the
FRIDAY ........L . JULY
Inland E m p ire; heretofore few
peaches
have been shipped coast
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After 20 years operation the jute
mill in the Walla Walla prison is
to be shut down. It is said that
the return to the state from road
abor is greater than from labor in
the jute mill; besides this, added
expenses in production of bags by
convicts, returned in the shape of
taxes, makes the price of bags
equal to that of the open market,
t appears strange that this has not
yeen discovered a long time ago.
Comrades in the G A R , home
from the annual encampment at
Astoria, say there is nothing for
Send lor advertising rate«.
comparison to it, so far as the so
cial pleasures and general results
Colfax took advantage of its of the occasion are concerned.
water famine, and cleaned out the
reservoir.
A Model Farm at Moro.
All hall our starry banner.
The emblem of the free.
Whose star, and stripes forwrei
Shall stand for liberty!
The world beholds thy glory,
jL Brl«ht banner of the star..
And nations held In bond**«
Shall break their prison b a r*
In thee the blue of heaven
Proclaims thy purity.
And peoples plunged In sorrow
Shall fondly turn to thee.
To lead ths world In hooor.
The weak to cheer and eave— i
These are thy tasks forever.
Dear banner of the brave.
To thee our holy pled.es
We solemnly renew.
Until our hearts are silent
To thee we will be true.
The centuste. shall claim thee
TUI time Itself shall end
And all the world proclaim thee
Protector, savior, friend.
—Oeneral Horatio C. K in*.
Home and Farm Hiato.
Cold rain water and soap will
remove machine grease from wash
able fabrics.
Fish may be scaled much easier
by diping them into boiling water
for half a minute.
Fresh meat, beginning to sour,
will sweeten if placed outdoors in
the cool air, over night.
Milk which has changed may be
sweetened, or rendered fit for use
again, by stirring in a little soda.
Have covered crockery dishes
for use in the ice box, and see that
they are scalded when washed.
Demoss Correspondence.
Few people realize that one of
Men not fit to live in a republic
the
Model Farms of Oregon lies
can hardly expect to qualify for
right here at the door of Moro
the kingdom of heaven.
in the possessions of Horace W
The Harvard professor who Strong. His 600 acres is all under
says a man can live on 20 cents a cultivation, and his orchard and
day speaks academically for aca alfalfa fields covered with a never
failing supply of sparkling spring
demic purposes.
water, pcoduces every variety of
fruits
and vegetables that grow in
To be safe and sane Shaniko
any
other
part of Oregon or Wash
prohibits the use of the pesky fire
cracker and dangerous bomb at all ¡ng, including parts of Virginia,
when it come6to cultivating tobac
times in that city.
co. The water rises over the top
of the main exit stand pipe in a
The Hay creek syndicate made beautiful sheet, refreshing to the
good, and now the Baldwin ranch eye in a warm day. Mr Strong’s
will be cut up into small farms anc was the original experiment farm
sold to homeseeker*.
of the government in Eastern
Oregon, and perhaps had some
A Grand Army post has been thing to do with the final selection
established at Klamath falls, and of Moro for the official Expcri
named Sprague Post 46, after the ment Station now so nicely pro
discoverer of Crater lake.
gressing to completion. On a visit
with Mr and Mrs Strong Sunday,
Andrew Thompson saw a Bui our surprise was complete, at sight
snake over in Gilliam county last of cherries, raspberries, blackcaps,
month fully 50 feet long, and he Logan berries, strawberries, apples,
hadn’t been drinking anything but pears, etc., that can be raised here
with the water to help.
spring water.
A Very Fortunate Misfortune.
DesChutes river is becoming a
polluted stream from the offal anc
Returning from Spokane on the
sewage discharged into it from 19th, coming up Willow creek
a hundred railroad camps and 2 1 grade, Gilliam county, Andrew
or more slaughter houses.
C Thompson’s automobile took a
jump off, turning a complete sum-
ersault, landing 40 feet below right
side uppermost. It was indeed a
most fortunate unfortunate acci
dent; Mr T and son Dewey were
alone in the car, Mrs T and daugh
ter having decided to come home
by rail. ’ Dewey jumped but Mr T
The city marshal at Springfield, staid with the machine. He was
Oregon has thrown up his job be badly shook up, and bruised, but
cause of continual nagging by the Dewey escaped with a scratch.
prohis claiming laxity of duty, anc The machine wa^ not injured so
the near-beer joints accusations o but what it came on home all right
after being pulled back into the
going after them too hard.
1 road by horses, aided by another
Raymond is to have an $80,000 car secured for the purpose. We
hotel. South Bend, their next congratulate Mrs Thompson and
door neighbor has one that cost Miss Edna on their escape.
more than $80,000, and it has not
The Observer is the best.adver
been used since the opening ball
12 years ago; couldn’t you borrow rising medium in the Inland Em
pire. Test it.
it ? Bro Cram.
Owing to lack of water in Snake
river for navigation purposes, the
Open River Co have been com
pelled to haul off their boats to
Lewiston and Clarkston until the
irrigation season closes.
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PUBLIC SALE
We will offer for sale at Public A uction On
JULY 8th 1910
At tiie k Sodg Burn in Wasco, Oregon,
40 head of well broke horses and
mares, some with colts, weighing
from 1,100 to 1,400 lbs. ages from
4 to 10 years. There will also be a
few head of well bread Jersey cattle.
T E R M S : 90 days tim e will be given with a p
proved note, and no interest will be charged if paid
when due, if not paid when due 10 per cent will be
charged from date of note. 6 per cent discount for
cash. Everybody invited.
E. M A L . 8. H ines , M. H. B urrkb A O. H .R ich .
O. H R ich & S on ,
Owners.
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Auctioneers.
THE FOUtTH AT DEMOSS.
TO THE AMERICAN FLAG.
DeMoss Bros are busy grading
a race track.
Ray Hunter had his horse taken
up last week for trespassing.
One of the men camped here
lost a good horse from mountain
fever.
W P Davis has put in a large
stock of cigars. Now watch his
smoke.
Martin Hansen passed through
Thursday with two large loads of
lumber.
Chester Silvers is busy hauling
his winter supply of wood home
from Moro.
J P Hardin of Kenneth Farm,
and John Tonkins, are busy cutting
hay this week.
Will Holden was here Tuesday
looking over the ground for his
shooting gallery.
James Thompson and son were
here Monday, laying out the race
course for the Fourth.
Eli C Cochran of The Dalles,
was a visitor at the home of his
mother and sister last week.
Several campers are here this
week. Some of them are goinf
to help celebrate the Fourth.
Alex Hunter was out south o
Kent last week and reports crops
in that locality in a flourishing
condition.
Y mt NeigkUr win U Tker» 1« Hel,
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Eqjoj the Following Program.
J C Freeman Grand Matahal of,
the day.
All concessions will be open for
xisiness at sunrise?
At 9 a m Grand Concert by the
d o ro Band.
At 10 a m Beautiful Decorated
loats will arrive from Wasco and
Moro. In one the Queen of the
T L with attendants. Decorated
automobiles, etc.
O ne Hundred L T L children
under direction of the County
’resident, Mrs Hicks, will form
and march on the plaza in Assein
dy Park, while singing a stirring
National Air. Come and hear
that yell of theirs.
Song, America, by audience and
chorus.
Prayer, by Rev J C Havnaer, of
Grass Valley.
Overture, Wm Tell, DeMoss
,yric Bards Orchestra.
Recitation, Elbert DeMoss.
Star Spangled Banner, by Cho
rus.
The Address of Welcome, by
Hon J A Wilson.
Male chorus.
Recitation, Miss Norma Medler.
Xylophane Quartette.
Patriotic Duette, Elbert and H o
mer DeMoss.
Oration, Rev D V Poling of the
Dalles.
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Song, “ Sweet Oregon.’’
D IN N E R .
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w a n ts to k n o w
a b o u t th a t
t
Late Model Reo Automobile
w e are g iv in g a w ay.
Ask about It.
Geo. N. Crosfield, Wasco, Oregon
“ The 8tore That Sells Every Thing.”
R esident S elling
and
D istributing A gent
for the
M IT C H E L L , O L IV E R , M C C O R M A C , H O LT
L IN E S
OF
FA RM
$
$
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IM P L E M E N T S .
Now in stock, full line of Mowers, Rakes, Tanks, Hose,
Pumps, Oils, Leather, Chain, Belting, Drapers,
all kinds Harvest and Harvester supplies.
Have a line of Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Clothing, etc
that thrifty folk come from far to buy.
Ladies Gold Watch Lost
Somewhere on the streets of
Take your lunch basket,get some Moro, June 17th, Elgin move
clams, and have a feast.
ment, hunting case. Reward will
At 1.30 pm the Pioneers Meet be paid the finder on leaving the
THE DALLES, OREGON
ing, presided over by Hon Clark same with M rs J. C. F reeman ,
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Moro, Or J
Dunlap, Tillicum Chief.
:: Pl uinbing Goods, Galvanized Pipe, Bolts, 1
Band music.
Song, Hail our Country’s Natal
Terra Cotta, Iron, and Sewer Pipe, Steel ::
Morn.
The finder of a gold cuft
Prayer, by Rev C W Geisler, of shank, mounted on the face of it ;• and Iron,
fools, Wrenches, Extras, etc. ••
Wasco.
a small diamond, will be rewarded
Anvil chorus, DeMoss Orchestra on leaving it at the sheriff’s office
W e sell the B est and C heapest
and choras.
for the owner. J. C. M c K ean ,
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Moro, Or
Male chorus.
R u n n in g Gasoline E n g in e m ade
Address to Pioneers, Rev F E
Smith, Grass Valley.
Song, Herschel Davis.
I have for sale at the Peugh
O ld Fiddler’s Contest. The
ranch,
of Wasco, two milch
selection will be “Arkansaw Trav cows, at west
very reasonable prices.
eler.’’ All fiddlers are invited to For all particulars call upon or ad
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take part, so bring your fiddle and dress
H T P eugh ,
let us have a jolly contest.
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Wasco, Or
A Grand Tournament of Sports
John Tonkins, at the Racket
in the Athletic Park, conducted by
JO H N TO N K IN S, P r o p r ie to r
Mr George W Berrian, Mr J O Store, buys eggs, hides, and every
Main St. Opposite M itch ell A Foss.
Thompson, Mr Ernest Medler, kind of farm produce.
A Complete Line of Standard Groceries. Come and
Mr Wm Holden, Mr Geo Has
ascertain our prices.
kell, the committee.
At 2 30 p m, Pastime Shooting,
Camp« P o rk and Bean«
H e rrin g , per box
50c
under the direction of Mr Charles
An upright Grand Harrington
S h rim p fresh fro m G u lf o f M e x ic o
L im b e rg e r Chec»e, per lb. 25c
Golliher, of Wasco. All shotgun in excellent condition at a reason
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ranges,
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B acon, per lb .
24c
C. A. B uckley ,
sports are invited to participate for able figure.
£6tf.l9J
Grass
Valley,
Or
W h ip » and Lashes, a ll kind«.
Lem on«, per doz.
30c
a prize.
50 yards Foot Race for Girls.
50 yards Foot Race for Boys.
W h y w e Sell C h eap er th an others: W e h av e no
Bicycle
race.
Rufus Correspondence.
rent to pay
O ur goods are first class M ason,
A team of Black Mules, with
Barrel race.
mealy noses, weight 1100 lbs, age
E h rm a n Co. q u ality ,
Three legged race.
6 or 7 years, perfectly gentle. In
Cool, and refreshing breezes
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Big
H
e’s
Ball
Game,
Wasco
vs.
quire of the
Monday.
Moro Business men.
Hardware A Implement Co.
Mr Hill unloaded a car of wooc
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Moro, Or
High Jump.
Tuesday.
Sack Race.
Clarence Lindeman killed a bi|;
Mexican Ring Race.
coyote Saturday.
Turn Post Race, between horse
At a bargain.
Dr Surratt and family of Wasco and man.
Consisting
of 18 H. P. Ad
Cowboy
Race.
The
quickest
to
Sundayed in town.
vance engine, Pride of Washing
This cool weather is ideal for the saddle and bridle, run X-mile, un ton Separator, three wagons, 2
saddle and bridle and turn horse water tanks, derrick table, forks
crops which look fine.
out.
and all small equipment. Also
J S Fowler has ordered a gaso
Fountain and Bottled Soda always in supply.
Automobile Race.
cook house and dishes. Call on
lene engine for pumping.
or
address
Pony race. .
Special Cool Drinks and Ice Cream to order.
T he D alles I ron W orks
Ab Wallis and family were in
Climbing greased pole. Catch
£22tf.l2]
The Dalles, Or
town a few days last week.
ing greased pig. Rooting in flour,
P O S T A L CARD HEAD Q U A R T E R S
The Elevator Company were for money, etc.
Scenic Photo View Cards a Specialty.
loading out wheat Monday.
Band Concert.
Confectionery,
Cigars, Tobacco, Billiards and Pool.
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Geo Ramey has the engine that
' We have the stock, tools, and
R C Wallis used at his well here.
Hay for the horses; Coffee for expert workmen, and will put
For a nice, quiet Fourth, come ladies and gentlemen; and elegant rubber tires to your buggy or will
M A IN S T R E E T
reset old ones at reasonable prices.
and spend the day with us at the Spring Water for all.
AU prizes will be awarded at the Write or phone to
Orchard.
L ane & S exton , .
Speaker’s Stand, directly after the
The Dalles, Or
The orchard men say they have tournament closes. *
ripe peaches, peach plums, black
Mr Harvey Martin will show us
berries, etc.
a
how that new Combine works.
The road supervisor has a gang
Remember, there will be no ad
Any person or persons having
scraping the sand out of the street mission fee to the park. All free.
horses,
cattle, houses, lots or house
here thia week.
At night a dance at Rudolf O p
hold goods for sale or exchange,
era
house,
Moro.
Mr Phillips has the contract to
or parties desiring to buy such
property, will find The Observer
move the wood shed from Grants
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a good medium for advertising
for the school here.
FOR FLETCHER'S
and securing a customer. Try
The two Rufus ball teams play
T he O bserver . Moro, Or.
C A S T O R IA
ed here Sunday. Score 14 to 8 in
favor of the 2d nine.
We have just received
F Bartholomew is going to get a
P A I N T S A N D P A IN T g
wood sawing outfit soon. Then
a nice assortm ent of
we will hear things buzz.
BRUSHES
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exton
Gr id Button Lost.
Milch Cows For Sale.
Fuller & Johnson Farm Pump Engine -
MORO RACKET STO R E
Piano For Sale.
Mules for Sale.
threshing Outfit For Sale
W m . RUDOLF
ICE CREAM PARLORS
Rubber Buggy Tires Reset.
MORO, ORE
To Buy, Sell or Exchange.
GLASS AND PUTTY
Fntirely New Desigflsin
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Mrs Fowler is doing nicely at
The Dalles hospital, but will not
be home for some rime yet.
Charles Smith, a former resident
of Sherman county, now of Port
land, was in town a few days ago.*
Mrs J P Lindeman is in The
Dalles with her daughter, who is
at the hospital, but expects to be
at home to spend the 4th, accom
panied by her daughter.
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Hamilton Watches
The Hamilton is a high grade rail road
1 durable guaranteed time keeper
W< tell all kinds of watches.
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W A N T YOUR BUSINESS
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Am a first
class 'w orkm an and can please yon if
given a chance.
References furnished at any time.
L. W . ROSS, W asco 9 M . M. H O S M E R , •
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