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MORO, OREGON.
Entered M aecond clan
poet office at Moro, Oregon,
July2p,
1891.
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D. C. I reland , Editor.
C. L.
I reland ............ Manager.
F R ID A Y .............. March 15, 1912
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H ow often a good illustrator
has pulled a poor author into the
ranks of the best sellers.
Those who labor for money
know best how it is earned, and
are usually best qualified to spend
Whatever the express compan­
ies may have to say in the line of
defense the plea of poverty strikes
the public as the least forcible.
So long as the philanthropist
continues to be good after he has
got it, the most of us don't con­
sider that he was while getting it.
O ne o f the industries in the
Willamette valley which has been
sadly neglected and which offers
splendid remuneration for the
grower is that of growing cucum­
bers for pickles. There are at
present not enough cucumbers
grown in five counties contiguous
Salem to support one factory.
It is unlawful to kill or have in
ones possession, dead or alive, any
wild bird, (other than a game bird
at the proper season) with the ex­
ception of the English or Euro­
pean' house sparrow, crow or
hawk.
Violations of the law
should be reported to the game
warden, sheriff, deputy sheriff or
any constable.
H on. R R Butler, former circuit
judge of this district, will be a can­
didate for the state senate, repre­
senting Wasco and H ood River
counties. It elected, which he
will be, Judge Butler will endeav­
or to suppress wild cat specula
tions in Oregon by having the
Kansas blue sky law enacted. The
measure was dubbed blue sky law
because of the reputed ability of
fake promoters to sell stock in the
blue sky.
At a recent convention of bank­
ers in Oklahoma an address was
made by a delegate from Kansas
on what Kaffir corn has done fi­
nancially for his section. H e said
this plant of comparatively recent
introduction had lifted the farmers
in his region from poverty to re­
markable prosperity, and that til­
lers of the soil with the aid of
this new advantage had more
m oney on deposit that any other
former time.
The independent farmer is the
one who has something to sell
every time he goes to town. In
furnishing such material the dairy
stands first with perhaps the
poultry as a close second. At any
rate, the dairy can be depended
upon to supply a means for ready
m oney at all seasons o f the year
and in, larger volume than most
of the side lines. Pork and mut­
ton in season A beat the canned
goods make shift.
W hen the tariff was under con­
sideration, in the hands o f Aid-
rich and Payne, reports have it
that Mr Bourne was so busy play­
ing golf in Maryland that he real­
ly could not keep tab for the in­
terests o f Oregon; that anyway he
was always right if he voted as
Aldrich told him to do.
T o consider the criticism further
where was Mr Bourne when the
money was being apportioned to
the states for the different irriga­
tion projects? His platform says
more irrigation money for Ore­
gon; but we once had a law of
congress that gave Oregon its
rightful share of that fund without
fighting for an increase. That
was changed; what reports we
have seen concerning the amend­
ment shows no vote by Mr
Bourne on the matter. Probably
he was attending to his duties as
president of his clothing mill in
Rhode Island; forgetful of the sal­
ary paid him to watch out for the
interests of the people of Oregon.
Since the strike of the mill
hands at Lawrence. Mass., began
we have curiously wondered what
interest Senator Bourne had in
this large mill owned by the cloth­
ing trust; or whether his clothing
mill manufactures another kind of
goods and is operated by a differ­
ent sort of trust.
At Lawrence the mill company
charges little children 5 cents each
per week to pay for drinking
water; the wages of a man, his
wile and two children, was only
$9 a w e e k -fo u r people—and he
was getting good wages, said the
mill company, while they made a
profit of 16 m illion dollars because
of the tariff which Aldrich put
through and which Mr Bourne
voted for because Aldrich told
him it was all right
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Was it all right? Does your
clothes cost less ?
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O n e o f the few great opportunit­
ies that occasionally com e to an
individual or community is at
hand this year for the advance­
ment o f the state of O regon by
the nomination and election of
Ben Selling United States senator.
N ot everyone appreciates the
cumulative energy of a personality
like Mr Selling; transferred from
an active business career into a
legislator for the people of Ore­
gon as a whole.
With the election of Mr Selling
to the United States senate, he
has said, not as a pledge, but as a
demonstrated fact, that no one
can serve two interests; that he
would proceed to close his busi­
ness affairs so that he could de­
vote all his time to the interests of
this state.
This means that be will not be
like Senator Bourne who has been
reported so busy with presumably
his clothing mill interests in the
east that he can only spare a few
hours each year to visit Oregon
and ascertain first hand the needs
of the state.
Every farm should have its
horseradish bed; it is a big asset at
the family table, and is a source
of profit to the farm. The call
for horseradish has been stimu­
lated during recent yean in O re­
gon by the great amount that is
being put up in bottles. This de­
mand comes from as far away as
southern California and even
British Columbia. The demand
in the Portland market has not
been supplied for several yean;
there is always a greater call than
grow en are able to take care of.
Several men have become wealthy
as grow en of horseradish during
recent yean because the price is
generally a favorable one and the
trade always better than dealen can
take care of; as a rule buyen pay
6%c a pound in big lots.
Mature sows can be kept breed­
ing raising two litten annually, and
can be carried from year to year
after weaning their litten, quite
cheaply, with little or no grain
after the spring litter comes, if
they can have fresh grass or other
succulent feed. W e should learn
to produce as much of the feed as
possible ourselves.
Arbor day comes this year April
12th. Supt. Alderman is arrang­
ing a pamphlet for the benefit of
the school children for that day;
and in addition to the regular
pamphlet a chapter will be insert­
ed on birds and the manner in
which birds protect the forest and
trees.
The sooner a hog is sold after
he has reached 200 pounds, the
more profit he will make for his
feeder. This is the conclusion ar­
rived at as the result of an expend­
ed investigation at one o f the
leading western experiment sta­
tions:-
Spring has com e to spend three
months with us. She has sent
forerunners in occasional spring­
like days the last month.
N ow
she herself is here—somewhat
cool and fickle and finical to be
sure, but herself and here to stay.
T he 1912 mohair market has a
30 cent look to moat goat produc­
ers. Perhaps the owners of A n­
goras may become bullish and
change conditions; they should
have the highest price possible for
their fleeces.
Speaking of tricks of the mem­
ory in connection with the per­
sonal identity Sydney Smith once
forgot bis own name when he
presented himself at the door as a
visitor.
.A p r il 4th. Last day for candi­
dates to file nominating petitions.
April 9th. Registration cleses.
April 19th. Primary election, at
which election parties will nom i­
nate the candidates for their ticket
and in addition will express their
choice for president and vice
pretfdent, and, elect ten delegates
to each national party convention.
April 29th.
Registration re­
opens.
M ay 15th. Registration closes
lor last time.
N ovem ber 5th. General elech
ion. At which time will be elect­
ed president, vice president, one
United States senator, three con­
gressmen for Oregon, secretary o f
state, justice o f ’ supreme court,
dairy and food commissioner,
railroad commissioner, district at­
torney, state senator, two state
representatives, water comm ission­
er, county judge, county com m is­
sioner, sheriff, clerk, treasurer,
assessor coroner, purveyor, one
precinct comn^tteeman, justice of
the peace, constable.
Dates of ¡Pacific Northwest Fairs.
SHERMAN COUNTY BETTER MENT
Farmers Meet at Moro to Consider
Better Farm Methods.
C L Smith, O -W R & N Ry
agriculturalist, was in M oro by in­
vitation March 8-9-10. The after­
noon of the 9th was given over
to a meeting in Rudolf opera
house. A delegation of fifteen
headed by Col C A Buckley and
Fred Krusow being present from
Grass Valley.
Mr Smith at the beginning of
his speech wanted it known that
he was by training a plain farmer,
not an expert, or professor, or
college graduate, but that*, his
knowledge was gained by observa­
tion and experience of a large
number of years.
H e said the railroad company
did not em ploy him for any senti­
mental reason but strictly as a
matter of business; to help any
farmer who wished to better his
condition and increase the pro­
duct of his farm; thereby giving
them more freight to haul.
Mr Smith said he himself had
farmed worse land than Sherman
county; lighter soil and less rain
fall, and got good crops. H e told
how he did it: 1st, roll the stub­
ble as soon after harvest as pos­
sible with such a machine as a
Brillen, Durham or Newton; then
disc by setting the disc to cut
straight; in the fall, if very weedy,
harrow; inrthe spring harrow to
warm the soil and sprout weeds;
then straight disc and harrow;
plow as late as possible and not
loose too much moisture. Aver­
age temperature of 60 to 70 degrees
is best; follow the same day you
plow with a straight disc carrying
at least 1000 pounds to settle the
underground.
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The idea was to break the stub­
ble while brittle; then it would
turn under thoroughly; the last
discing is to break up the air space
under the top.
Mr Smith said that in Sherman
county the average farmer was
not doing as well as the best farm­
er because too much credit was
given to fool luck instead of or­
dinary business sense applied to
farming and also not giving credit
to those who were doing better
than the average for having better
farm methods.
Regarding summerfallowing he
said we had followed that system
to kill weeds, and it failed, the
fields were weedier each yean to
conserve moisture, and the land
was more dry each year; to rest
the land, and crops show it got
rest regardless; and also because
the other fellow did that way.
N ow the proposition was to do
more work on less land arid do it
at proper season.
In conclusion the speaker 6aid
any one was a fool to contract
summerfallow at $2 and less and
expect better than a third of a
crop. That is one thing that is
at fault for a considerable part of
our trouble in this county. ; A
farmer is tied up in his lease to
take $1.25 for summerfallow and
the land lord is surprised and
pained when he gets a „$1.25 re­
turn on the work performed.
Mr Smith also said that the pig,
the cow, and chickens were three
m oney producers for any farm.
Easy to maintain«and costing but
little time and less money when
attention is given them along with
the other farm work,
Following is atschedule of some
of the leading fairs and race meets
in the Pacific Northwest during
the coming season:
Livestock show. U nion Stock
Yards, Portland, Or. Mar. 18-20.
Vancouver, B. C. August 11-17.
Seattle, Wash. August 19-24.
Portland, Or. August 26-31.
Salem, Or. State Fair, Sept. 2-7.
Vancouver, Wash. Sept. 9-14.
Walla Walla, W ash. Sept. 16-21.
Wash. State Fair, N . Yakima,
Sept. 23-28.
Interstate Fair, Spokane Sept. 30
Oct. 5.
Boise, Ida. Intermountain Fair
Oct. 7-12.-
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Linn County Fair, Scio, Or.
Aug. 28-30. -
A S w o lle n J a w
ia not pretty nor pleasant
W hether it*«
cauaed by neuralgia, toothache or accident,
Ballard'« Snow Liniment w ill reduce the
■welling and relieve the pain.
The great
and sure cure for rheumatism, cut«, burn«,
bruise«, acalds— any and all aches and
paint. Sold by Moro Pharmacy.
Aotomofails for tile
My EM F car is offered for
sale or trade for young stock at
very reasonable figure; the only
reason for this is ill health not al­
lowing me to use it.
J ohn C hristianson .
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M oro, Oregon
Hotel- Carlton
Portland Oregon.
T his thoroughly modern Fire,
proof Hotel offers Unexcelled
Service, Comfort and Conven­
ience at the moderate price
rates from $i.oo per day u p.'
Popular Priced Restaurant
m connection,
meets all trains.
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Are not alone confined to Rural Free Deiiveiy of m ail
and the Telephone.
There is another convenience which all
farmers should haye — and Qi&ny do have — a checking ac-
oount with a good bank.
The possessor of such an aocount
avoids the risk of having his money on hie person or about
his home where it is in danger of fire and thieves.
His bills paid by check are not only-a valid ieceipt, but
also a convenience in his home transactions where very often
the necessary change for concluding settlem ent is not at hand
Don’t stop to think this over, but start an account now with
If you want a good razor, try
Weeks Sextoblade razor, better
than the old style safety. At
Hydt's harness shop.
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The Observer Book Store has
a full line o f school supplies; new
tablets, pencils, drawing crayons,
colored pencils, erasers, etc.
Seneca Co's guaranteed stock
and poultry foods at H ydt’s har­
ness shop.
A whip free with
every package.
W e have for sale at our ranch
at Condon, three well bred Jacks
shipped out from Missouri last
Novem ber. For prices and terms
apply to
D unn B ros .,
5t.f2om22]
Condon, Or
Eggs Fur Hatching.
Full blood S C R hode Island
Red chickens, and Indian Runner
ducks.' Eggs for hatching, either
breed $1.00 per setting.
Special
price on incubator lots.
G eo O W arfield ,
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.Moro, Or
LOUIS HEYDT
M an u factu rer and D ealer in
T he O bserver , Moro. Or,
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Harness and Saddlery
Is your harness equipment in
gobd repair for spring work? It’s
satisfaction and econom y to have
it so before the time to com m ence.
Repairing a specialty, satisfaction
guaranteed and prices reasonable
at H ydt’s M oro shop.
CtAtis Whips'* Blankets, etc,
A FULL LINE NOW ‘ON HAND
R epairing Prom ptly and N eatly Dona.
“TMoro, Oregon. *
Levers
of good health should prevent «ickneaa in-
•tead of letting themaelvea get sick and
then try to cure it. So long aa you keep
your liver, bowel« and atomach in a heal­
thy and active condition you won’t get
aick. Ballard'« Herbine relieve« conati-
pation, inactive liver and all atomach and
bowel troubles. Sold by Moro Pharm-
acy.
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MORO PHARMACY
E x p e rt,
Experienced, Registered P h a rm a c is ts
fle d ic in es C a re fu lly Com pounded.
Complete Assortment of Silverware and Jewelry
W. C. Bryant
FORMALDEHYDE; RUBBER GOODS. PERFUMERY,
' BRUSHES, COMBS, SPONGES, CIGARS.
Law yer
Any a n d all K in d s o f
P a te n t M e d ic in e A lw a v s in S to c k
OREGON
MORO
Sizr.-.’,7V
OREGON
TRUNK
RY.
A tto r n e y - a t- la w
Masonic B uilding
O regon.
For Goldendale, White Salmon, Portland, Spokane
and East For Madras^ Redmond, Bend, and Cen­
tral Oregon Points.
D r . o . j . goffin ,
PHYSICIAN 4 SURGEON.
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Take Trains at Kloan
R. R. Butler
MARIK M. GO FFIN . '
North hound Train at 12:21 noon
South, bound Train at 2:21 P. M.
a
D io e s of Women C biM ra a Specialty
Office in The Goffin Building, lat St.
M oro , O rsoon .
Schedules and other details will be sentón request.
J. R. Morgan
Z D e n tls t
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COM AN,
M oros B arber S
hop
P o r c e la in B a th T u b a.
Everything First Class anil (Ip to date.
J A m es ö t e w a r t
Agent for the Best Steam Laundry
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Shop in Brick J^uilding next Observer Office
A lM r a u : M O R O . O R E O O N .
Stock Inspector
Sherman County, *
Oregon. v
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G e n e r a l F r e i g h t a n d P a s s . M g t. P o r t l a n d , O r e .
16th to 30th of each month.
Office opp. M cCoy, Atwood Co
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MORO
L E W I S , P r o p r ie to r .
OREGON.
D e p u ty S to c k Inspector
Louis Schadewlts, Kent, Oregon
SEEDS
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to -matea« la rtaas
F it s X t t S 5 S j3 s
.. Joy, Sell or Exchange.
Any person or persons having
horses, cattle, houses, lota or house­
hold goods for sale or exchange,
or parties desiring to buy such
property, will find T he Observer
“ good medium for advertising
id securing a customer. Try
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The M oro Hardware and Im­
plement Co has made arrange­
ments to supply farmers with all
the best modern machinery for
semi-arid cultivation; harrows,
pulverizers, surface packers, etc.
The Biggs H otel
now
opened a lunch counter and bak­
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ery where everything is good, at M O R O ,
1st
to
15th
of
each
month.
Portland prices.
Office opposite D n . Goffin
G eo . R obinson . .
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Biggs, Or WASCO.
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OREGON
Notice to Mule Raisers.
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The gjasco Warehouse grilling go.
of flflOro.
Visitors to Biggs, or passing
through, always find first class ser
vice at Walford’s Post office lunch
•counter. Finest sandwiches, hot
coffee, fruit and pastry.
T h e D a lle *
Lunch Counter and Bakery.
The grain growers Conveniences
P H Buxton has taken the agen­
cy of E Peoples’ Funeral supplies,
at M oro
Should try our famous chick­
en plate dinners; all kinds of nice
sandwich, pie, cake, good coffee.
W olfard L unch C ounter
For work stock: 1 14-foot cut
Haines, Howser Combined Har­
vester in good condition: good
cook house with stove, tables, and
all complete; 1 16-foot watering
trough; 1 feed rack. Call on, or
address,
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J. E . B L U E ,
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M oro, Or
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Louis H eydt has just received
a fine line of horse blankets.
Travelers at Biggs
For Sala ar Trade
Buss
R O SS FINNEGAN '
M a n a g er.
14th a n d W a sh in g to n S t s ., P o rtla n d , Oregon.
Buyers of Wood
Before you order your wood
get my price on car load lots.
J . O . T hompson
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Moro, Oregon
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The cheerful one remarks that
if everybody saved his cash the
rest o f us would have a hard time
getting any to save.
Á N O P P O R TU N ITY FO R OREGON
1- H -F » H H H U
Many a man is helped to the
top of the ladder by the crowd
that keeps pushing him from be­
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