TB» O b server.
MORO. OREGON.
Ofio&l h?sr fa Sfamu Unity.
Mrs. p. H . Buxton is visiting at
Forest G r o v e .
Al. Kirtlty is visiting at his old
hom e near Vancouver, Wash.
LORRAINE SECTOR IS
HELD BT AMERICANS
Ford roadster iust overhauled,
newly painted, for sale by the
Barnett Auto Co., Wasco.
American Artillery Prove« Su
perior In First Real Battle
The Republic Truck
. A Imple-
mpl<
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O’Meara Supply
m en t Com pady
W rasco,
take
- of
o fW
a asco,
i
pleasure in announcing that
they are Sherm an county dis
tributors fo r the Republic Farm
Truck, in sises from oné to five
tons.
W e have selected the Repub
lic, Farm T ruck from a large
field to choose from . Its sales
in O regon during 1917 w as
greater than the com bined sales
o f its fiv e nearest com petitors.
T he prices are reasonable, con
sidering the high class of the
Doubt About
We are Automobile Headquarters
With Germans.
The usual Dorcas social for this
F R ID A Y .......... February 8. 1918 month will be held next W ednes
With the American Army In France.
day at the Lewellen hom e.
__American
troopa are now occupying
Entered • • second class matter at the
Mrs. Edgar Messinger, from
post oftce at M oro. Oregon. July 25, 1891.
a
sector
of
the Lorraine front in
Ift*
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W apoto, W ash., is visiting at the
Franoe. This announcement la per
hom e of her mother, Mrs. Carl mitted by the military ceneor.
machine.
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C. L. I reland ...............Manager. Peetz.
The sector occupied by the Ameri
Our w ell know n service w ill
Mrs. Urquhart entertained the can troope la northwest of Toul. It uo w ith this truck at all tim es.
le inadvisable to mention the number 8 O’Meara Supply A Imp. Co.,
W e w ill not be responsible for the
adject of subscribers to notify as of pupils of the M oro high school
of men In line, the length of the sector
W asco, Oregon. .J]
hanges in their address. Nor w ill the M onday evening in honor of the
and other details.
otiftcation of a Postmaster that the sub-
The present battle line la about 16
criber has •’ Removed” settle the bill of a 17th birthday of their son Orren.
Citing the grain bag situation
miles
north of Toul, where It extends
elinqueat.
E. R. Barzee has placed an or eastward from 8L Mlhlel toward the as the m o st vital problem con
fronting farm ers of the north
der with the Tumalum Lumber German border.
German plans to raid the American w est, M. H. Houser, head o f
DELICIOUS COHN MUFFINS. Co. for material to build a home trenches were frustrated early Mon the food adm inistration gram
on his Gordon Ridge farm.
day morning. The American artillery corporation for the northw est,
m akin g strenuous effort to
Through the J. A. Hardin Real put down a heavy barrage in front of is
induce the shipping adm inistra
and
on
tbo
German
lines,
which
are
ty Company a deal was closed
believed to have been filled with men tion to release a few ships to
this week whereby L. W . Ross be and officers awaiting tbo signal to transport bags for the 1918 crop
fron r'X alcutta. The only pos
comes the owner of the McCoy attack.
sible rem edies for the bag situ
It
was
discovered
at
a
certain
hour
confectionery store.
that tbo Germans Intended to carry ation, according to the federal
A special feature of the Presby out a "silent” raid. Fifteen minutes grain m an, are the bulking of
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terian Sunday School this Sunday before the time set all the American practically the entire crop or
will be a short Lincoln Day prog guns concentrated their fire where, the release o f ships to carry the
ram. The exercise will begin according to the Informatlon, the en bags. He calls attention to the
Here’» an old fashioned recipe for
emy was massed. It Is believed heavy fact that it w ill be im possible
for all the farm ers to adopt the
om muffins thut has recently been prompt at 10 o ’clock. Every one casualties were Inflicted on the Ger
evlved and used with unusual success is invited to be present.
bulk system at once. Under the
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a several of the larger New York ho-
Reports from the first line show dem oralized com m ercial ship
Monkland Presbyterian Bible
ala: To make three and a half dozen
ping conditions Mr. H ouser says
aufflns take one quart milk, six ounces School, last Sunday, voted to give that great courage was exhibited by
idtter substitute, twelve ounces of its regular contributions for Feb the troope during the heavy German the increase in freight rates on
lght syrup or honey, four eggs, pinch
bombardment of Saturday. A num grain bags from Calcutta from
if salt, two ounces baking powder, ruary to the Armenian-Syrian re ber of men who were wounded slightly $7 and $8 a Ion to $98 to $100,
me and a half pounds cornmeal and lief work. T he initial offering for by shell splinters were treated in the m ake the bags im possible under
me and a half pounds rye flour. The
last Sunday passed the $10 mark. lines with their first aid packets, and these conditions. If only enough
»utter and svrup should he thoroughly
shipping could be released to
nixed; then add the eggs gradually. Preparations are being made for a Insisted on remaining at their posts
take care o f a part o f this ton-j A civil service com m ission
Pour in the milk and add the rye flour special program to be given the until the fight was finished.
nage, the partial receipts m ight I exam ination w ill be held in The
Many
of
the
Americans
have
had
nixed with cornmeal and baking pow-
last Sunday of this month.
,r
their first experiences with gas In induce low er rates by com m er- 0 ane8 March 6th for the posi-
ler.
the last few days, aa the Germane cial com panies and solve the sit- Ljon o f postm aster at Grass Val
I ley. Tne office has an annual
have been sending over a consider uation.
o be
„
.
salary o f $ $1000.
1 0 C _ . T
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. - eligible
able number of gas shells.
The hom e, garden and vacant for the offjce an applicant m ust
American officers are elated over
of the United States,
the results of the first artillery duel lot farm ing by the city dw eller be a
w ithin the delivery
between Amerloan and German gun | last year is having an effect m ust
Q ff j^ and have so re-
ners, which followed a preliminary now in n o dem and for f a r m l j
ahelllng by the Germans. In official products grow n in the average L ided when the vacancy occur-
— . course o f the business. “U ow n red, m ust be 21 years old and
reports the Infantry oommanders - , paid
W arren, . Oregon, 17S>|not more than 65 on the day o f
tribute to the promptness with which I near
all tor farm ers have just finished sack- the exam ination.
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the artillery responded to the call
o f potatoes at -RgggBgggEMIM;ie==ag==egay , » ... _■ ..-
* barrage and to the effectlven teas of I 1 ing 75 a carloads
^kAk a*
w «• xS
I
a cost o f $1.08
per V
hundred,
_
0 ,
the artillery fire.
pounds and the best they are
(¡Qtyf [Of
offered is 80 and 90 cents. T hey
heifer rail
sent a representative to see if
’,e,rw7 c° 7
th bp • *
they could not be given
m easure o f relief, w ith the u l - |W . L. Dilhnger, M onkland, U ,
tim atum that if they lo st m on® y |- ll
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L
mi i J
on this crop they w ould only Whpgt
raise enough this year for them-1
London.—General von Keaael, mili
selves ’ T his story does not fit
W e have cash buyers for east-
tary coy»m».n Sant of Brandenburg prov
in w ith potato prices o f $3.00 era Oregon wheat ranches, pro
ince, in which Berlin la situated,
per hundred last sum m er w hen | vided the price is right and tne
thraatane summary punishment of the harvest wMs on in Sherm an land is O K Let us hear from you
strikers who fall to obey hl» order that county,
they either had a i d you wish to sell. J.L.Hartman
they resume work.
chance to sell at better prices Co., N o.7 Chamber of Commerce
Employe» falling to resume work
than they can now secure or,B ld g., Portland, Oregon.
4tjlz
will be tried by oourtmartlal, which Is
authorised to impose sentence of death, else a large num ber o f consum
execution to take place within 24 hours ers were gouged quite liberally
by deulers last fall.
of the time the sentence Is imposed.
A mu
220 egg practically new
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These drastic military measure», ac
From
every
belligerent
conn-M
cC
lannahan
incubator at h»li
cording to a report from Copenhagen,
iftpm« to have had the effect of break try in Europe com e reports o f pnee. Write Mrs. W .E . Newton
tlj4
ing down the German strike movement food sc a rc ity food riot» and | at either DeMom or M oro.
The German government is keeping even of actual fam ine, but the
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a tight hand on news of the strlkee, situation is worst in the centra1 Qg|jng|j ¡¡tllllOll lOr bSlfi
which are attended by demonstrations, em pires and in revolution-torn
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Chestnut sorrel Belgian stallion
in Berlin and other parts of Germany. Russia. It m ay yet prove that
Hundreds of thousands of German victory w ill be on the side I N o .5225; weight 2000 lb, age 11
men and women have shown in the which has the last barrel o f years; sound in every way; guar-
last week that they have lost faith In flour and the last roast o f beef, an teed a breeder; can show eighty
the militarists, that they no longer be That brings hom e the duty of head of his colts. W ill sell for
lieve the promises of their rulers, that food econom y to every Am eri- cash or on terms with approved
they consider prolongation of the war can, for every m outh ful saved note. For particulars address
poor business—and they must now de is a m outhful given to the m en
W. I. Ebbert. box l /o
C ondon, Oregon
cide whether to return to work or face of other nations w ho fight on tfj4
in Sherman County.
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Can you beat the
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Cole Eight
Dort Four
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Reo Four and Six Touring cars
Duplex Four Wheel Drive Truck
Indiana Truck for Utility work
The Duplex is the only truck that you
can take- into - a field, load, it and every
— tiffie drive out without getting stuck
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Geo. N. Crosfield,
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WASCO, O R E G O N
a
Incls Sam
ULK THE 1918 WHEAT
<Só C O
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Blacksmith and Machine Shop
Kgj||
firestone
TIRES
Gas, Oils, Grease and Accessories
Ranjhg$ WaHl8ll
A u to R e p a irin g and Storage
nd save S A C K S fo r th e
Iron, S te e l an d Coal, H a rd w o o d C arriage and
Boys in th e Trenches
um-A-Lum Lumber Co.,
O R E .
GARAGE
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DEATH TO GERMAN
STRIKERS IS THREAT
M O R O ,
IN C
¡Incubator for Sale
I. U. M artin, Moro, Ore;
the penalty that awaits spies and
traitors.
The latest news from Germany tells
of rioting and exciting scenes In the
working class sections of Berlin, with
the arrest of many men and women In
various parts of the city. “Outside of
the capital the strike grew on Satur
day, hut there are no reports of clashes
between the military and the workers.
ENTENTE HAS MOST TROOPS
Secretary Baker Says Allies Numer
ically Superior on Wee* Front.
Washington—Warning the nation
not to let reports of strikes and other
Internal disturbances In Germany
slacken its war preparations, Secre
tary Baker In his weekly military re
view also makes the official announce
ment th%t American troops are at last
holding a portion of the actual battle
front
For the first time, also. Secretary
Baker declares that It Is fully believed
the allies have a preponderance of
men and guns on the western front
despite the fact that the German line
has been strengthened by troops from
the Russian field. Secretary Baker
declared the reports of numerical su
periority have been spread by ths
enemy himself.
The Cent Cemee Back.
Our smallest coin, the cent. Is em
erging from the low position In public
esteem which It has occupied for many
years, says the Pittsburgh Gazette-
Times. Under the operation of the
new revenue law it will achieve the
favor which it deeervee »t the hands
of thrifty people.» Proeperity brought
the copper coin Into contempt. Now
that we are to cut out extravagance
and waste, the cent will be respected
like every other necessity. One may
not care to burden himself with *
fistful of the erstwhile despised "near
money,” but we are entering upon an
era of odd prices “which makes the
one-cent piece essential to the com
monest transactions of the day. The
prosperous may escape the annoyance
of over-many eoppets by buying each
quantities they can make payments In
multiples of nickels and dimes, but
even that resource may fall them. The
public will soon look askance upon the
citizen who buys
for Immediate needs. "Hoarders’ are
not In favor, thanks to the warnings
Issued by the food and other admin
istrators of necessities. Bo the peo
ple generally may as well make up
their minds to carry "pennies and
make and receive odd change when
ever they buy.
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Keystone and Ko. 2 Star Dise Harrows
Racine and Winner Fanning Kills
Kentucky and Superior Drills
Owner Wanted for Stray
Brown or black filly; no visi
b le brands; either a yearling or a
¡2-year old; com e to my place
about N ov. 15th. Owner request
ed to call, prove property, pay
expenses, and take it away.
H om er D. Belshee
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Monkland, Ore
Kajestic and Universal Ranges and Stoves
Coal, Wood and Oil leaters
Largest stock ever in Sherman county to select from.
5 Undertaking Supplies
"Amerloane Have Brains."
Ool. T. H. Goodwin of the Royal Ar
General Wood Leavee Hoepltel,
my Medicine corp* o£ Rugland, told
_____-Major
General Wood, whs
Paria.-
yyii» wounded in the right arm by • physicians In the training camp at F t
shell splinter while visiting the Amer Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, that ths
Germans fear the effects of the antvy
lean front recently, left the hospital
of America In the war.
wno had
naa d
m
"A German captain who
been
The state highwuy depart captured was asked what ha
he thought
h prt~d
»MU i n . - ““
aaM
m ent has com pleted the survey about our mneh-p
J
rlau
of another route between Hood Oolonei Goodwin.
•“ Your artillery is no better than
River and Mosier. The route is
about 4660 feet longer than the ours’ the German replied.
“Surely you will admit we excel in
one previously selected along
aviation.”
we told him.
the railroad track and m akes
■•No,’ the German replied, *you are
the distance between the two not better than us anywhere.’
points approxim ately six m iles.
"Finally we asked him what be
It is m ore scenic than the low er thought about America entering the
route because of higher eleva war, and be answered i
" That, la different—we’ve got aosto
tion and cost of construction is
shout
W E ARE AGENTS F O R
kew w tabt «nT
•T
Caskets and Robes always on
hand; special auppliea and casketa
ordered at any time
Sam Brisbine, M oro, Oregon.
Furniture, Hattrosses, Window Shades,
Carpets, Rugs and tineoleum
¡Here is a Bargain
Half section Sherman county
land; fenced; no building»; good
spring of water for stock; the 32U
acre,, about half tillable, for only
S4S00; can you beat it? Aik the
J. A. Hardin Realty Co., M oro.
GINN, COLEMAN & GO,
Livery lutemobile Service
T o or from any point, partie
ularly Sherman county. Experi
enced driver and car alway» ready.
Phone me at my expense from
guy plflcc» Rcâtonsible ensr^es
with plenty of time given com
mercial men to “ make town».
G eorge E llard .
’ Ora»» Valiev, Oregon,
M ORO, OREGON
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P o r c e la in . S a th
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Tub.
Everything First Class and up to date.
SIOCUHD BMHD INSPECTOR
A gent for Model Steafia Laundry of The D alles
Shop in Brick Building next Observer Office
SHERMAN COUNTY
E. W . L E W IS ,
A U » : MORO, ORE.
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DEPUTIE3
L. B»Mda*tta*
3.und««,V.8
Mr», Oto.
Keat, Ora.
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