MOTOR WARJ4A Y BREAK
NO MORE FAMILY COUPES
TUX WHOLE TRUTH
AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH
Pre always believed ia the old adage
"Give the <ievil ________
his __ dues. — ” A MkM nsen
_
BILL CAPITULATES —
WITH THE HONORS OF WAR EXACTED
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The warm, warm days of early spring,
Happy notes that from hillsides ring, *
The pulsing song of a bird on wing,
Have robbed me of my anger.
. A honking wedge of geese high-flying,
Breeses soft o’eY green fields sighing,
The whistle of a sage rat erving,
-
1er.
Lay down your weapons.
Ginn, Coleman & Co.
MORO, OREGON
As the period approaches when the
One-armed driving, five-passenger
long rumored war within the motor
furniture
IMPLEMENTS
HARDWARE
industry is expected to be brought
So far Tre riinpiy sat^n Äo fence, flivver coupes and multi-colored
-a --- A
Ika Miyg,
windshield stickers, were among the
into the open, leaders in the industry
of pen». numerous things put under a sudden
continue to observe • tightrlipped
FEATURING —
ban by the new rulings of the stete
silence
respecting
their
plans.
I’m rough and tough to the rest of you.
Of the three priine factors in the
the Printer’s Devil,
traffic department, according to an
A LARGE STOCK OF
I may shoot and cuss tijl the air is blue
think I’m worse.
rumored war — the Ford organiza
announcement made by state traffic
^And then in the spring when the world is new
And Fm absolutely on the level
/ Fall victim to Spring-fever.
. r
tion, the General Motors corporation
officer Jay Saltzman Monday morn-
AXMINSTER RUGS
Aa I tell you about this curse.
C
Thus ever, since the world was small,
and the Independents — from O“1?
The bluffer they are — the easier fall.
Pm literally pushed into this fight,
No more than three people over 12
the later has there come a statement.
CONGOLEUM AND LINOLEUM
I’m merely a thread in a pattern, that s all,
Therefore I’m here to stay
years
of
age
will
be
allowed
in
the
William
C.
Durant,
a
manufacture
And
fate
’
s
the
mischievous
weaver.
■ While I write with all my might
LEATHER CHAIRS AND FIBER SUITES
er in the independent field, announced
front seat or compartment of any
To tell you >hat people say.
We’ll meet as maiden or man to man
vehicle hereafter, nor may the third
that he shortly will reveal plans for a
A conf’rance we’ll have and a treaty we 11 scan.
CEDAR AND WALNUT CHESTS
move that will rival anything in his
person be seated on the lap or knees
Thev corner me at work;
You drop your weapon — my shot gun I II. ban
ThS think they’re talkin’ awful sweet of either of the other two, is the new
already
sensational
career
within
the
Does that really please you?_ “
MAJESTIC RANGES
I — I simply sharpen my dirk.
Do you think as a cowboy I’ll not be game7
ruling effective under the emergency
motor industry.
r- My true self admit, tho it may be with shame?
Vdon't mind bein’ told the tenth,
Rumor has it he plans a new low
When you tell me .yours, I will sign my own name.
But wh« it comes to accuretion fatoe clause.
priced car, the product of a combine
Drivers
of
motor
vehicles
may
not
MEADOWS POWER WASHER
Then
the
fight
will
be
thru.
i »Lt
what _ I ain’t no Ruth,
on which he Is reported to have been
Buckaroo Bill
Nor would I represent a Santa Clans. operate the machine while gently
The Machine with the Least Machinery Possible
squeezing the1 waist of their wives or
working for more than a year.
Folks say, "Who’s Sal?”
sweethearts — or other men’s wives
Of the numerous plans attributed
to do its work well
Aad as I feebly blush,
-
Sweethearts, a. the case may be.
to the Ford company, one of which is I
They say, "You’re the gal
SNOW DEPTH SETS RECORD' 47 STATES WILL BUILD ROADS
Nor may they hold on their laps a
given more than ordinary credence, is
From out the grey sagebrush.
SELLS ON ITS MERITS
bab/, large or small, or any package
Others say» "This here BiUie — ”
Will Coastoruct Several Large Bridge« that it soon will announce a revised
A.k For a Try Out It Co.ti You Nothing.
or merchandise which might interfere Contrai Oregon Mountain« Hare
price schedule on the light ear it now
Well, I Von’t either Mt,
and Maintain 239,847 Mile«
But they ramble on wilne-nilhe
the Doopeat Snow Fall of
has on the market; this to be followed
with driving.
Accusin1 other folks so gay.
•f Highway
The tourist whose sole passion is to
later by the introduction of a new
Finally, they get the bright idea
go out collecting windshield stickers
The construction of 26,841 miles of four-cyhndered machine with an air
Not only is the depth of snow now
That one poet writes all three I
AUTONA CIRCULATOR STOVES
Now I ’Claim by grace of St. Cecelia during the summer may as well stes mantling the central Oregon Cascades road and the maintenance of 289,847 cooled motor, and a changed trans-1
home,
for
hereafter
no
stickers
wil
miles are included in the 1927 state mission The new car, it is reported,
Th«» that’« too much! even for me.
WILL HEAT FOUR TO FIVE ROOMS
be allowed on any of the glass, front, deeper than in any season in recent highway programs of 47 states ac will be in the lower price class. With
I may be the Printer’s Devil,
side or rear, of any motor vehicle in years, but the moisture content is cording to reports received by the in a few months, according to these
But I refuse to be those h ires.
the state. Official state permits for unusually great, according to reports. bureau of public roads, United States reports. Ford will be on the open
And I tell you I’m on the level
cars in transit ttc., are excepted, of The depth of the snow and the ab department of agricultural. The pro market with a second new car, this an |
When I say I resent these kicks.
normal moisture content asures an
__ The Printer’s Devil
course.
grams also include the construction of eight-cylindered machine of the mid
Saltzman returned Monday from abundance of water for several sea a number of large bridges and the re dle-priced variety.
Salem, wrere he had been attending sons, it is believed.
Indications are that the General
construction of (roads previously im-
WHEAT ON PROTEIN BASIS
Back from Créant
m th..
UBe<rUinty Motors corporation will stand with
the stete traffic officers convention.
The meeting was one of the best in summit country of the central Oregon | of supporting
_____ na Mtimate
legislation no estimate its present line of cars.
It is thought by many that the time years. Among the speakers was the Cascades, the snow is 12 feet deep, of the season’s work is possible as yet
will soon come when the price of California traffic chief, who holds it was learned from William Seals, in Connecticut.
who was in Bend test week from his
will be determined very largely sway over a force of 300 officers.
In carrying out the above programs I
OBSERVER WANT ADS
traps in the Cr^cqnt lake country.
on its protein content. At present
it
is
expected
there
will
be
expended
the protein test is of much importance VOTERS MUST REGISTER SOON The snow is reported to be four and under the supervision of the state
one-half feet deep at Crescent lake
and when there is a scarcity of high
Four brood sows and ‘one pure
and throe feet deep ip the town of highway departments jn the 47 states blood Polan China male for sale or
protein, premiums are paid on wheat
Unqualified voters of Sherman
a total of |«48,488,000.
which goes over a basic amount. The county have only two months more in Crescent Lake.
In addition to the stati expendi trade. Homer Belshee, Moro, Oregon.
*
*
is
taking
department of agriculture
The entire range of the Cascades
which to register for the special elec
We can fit all kinds of people. Any
tures
approximate estimates indicate
through central Oregon, from Crater
up the matter of uniform eating in tion to be held June 28.
size
or weight. Crippled or deform
that
counties
and
other
lessor
sub
the different laboratories.
Registration books will close 30 lake on the south to Mount Jefferson divisions of government will expend ed feet. Wernmark’s Shoe Store, The
days before the election. A number on the north, carries its heaviest load during the year $475,000,000.
Dalles.
of citizens have been dropped from of snow in 10 or more years, it is the
Of the expenditures by the state
IM« is the best time to prune
WANTED — Used Deering 9-foot
estimate
of
old
timers
who
recall
hard
the registration books because of
roees, in the opinion of the majority their failure to vote in one of the winters for a quarter of a century or highway departments of the 47 states combine in fair condition. Must know
approximately 1421,000,000 is the soon. Adolph Adgidious, route 3, The
gf Tosogrewers I* Oregon, says the
last two elections. These persons more. For the first time in recent
landscape gsrdening department of
estimated amount for road construc Dalles, Oregon.
-m25*3t
years,
six
feet
of
snow
cover
the
ex
will be required to register if they
the state college. Prumng should be
tion and, according to present plans,
posed
lava
fields
in
the
McKenzie
pass
desire to vote in the coming election.
We pay parcel post one way on
more than $56,000,000 additional will
Those who must register include country. The snow east of the pass is
all
shoe repairing. Good quality work
be spent for new bridges. For recon
persons who have never before voted reported to be 10 feet deep.
and leather. Joe Amore, The Dalles,
will be so swollen that the live
struction
of
existing
roads
it
is
es
Despite the fact that heavy snow
in the county, those who have moved
branches can be distinguished from
timated that the expenditure will be opposite the post office.
since the last election and those who fell in the central Oregon mountains
the dead ones. The place to prune
nearly $27,000.000, and for main ' For Sale — Standard make piano |
have failed to vote in one of the last in the past winter, the snow fall in
with relation to the bud is easily de-
tenance approximately $126,000,000. in vicinity will be sacrificed. Must
the plateau country, from Bend
two elections.
sill at once. $10 monthly. Write
termhuil
north to Madras, has been compara
Tallman Piano Store, Salem, Oregon.
tively light, but the rainfall in this
HUGE CAVERN FOUND
Range For Sale: Combination wood
section has been abnormally heavy.
and coal, hot water coils and stove
While snow was falling in the higher
Marie
country, rain was failing in the lower Holm Drilled For Highway Draia pipe included; reaonable.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Amidon, Postoffice, Moro.
2tm25*
territory.
The heavy snow in the summit ter
Baby Chicks for sale — $15.00 per
Belief that a subterranean cavern,
Harold Lloyd
ritory, very likely, result in mountain probably a big laya c^ve, has been hundred; Rhode Island Red, O. A. C. I
roads being closed until late in the tapped on The DaUes-California high strain. Write me and give your or-1
wesson- It is probable that the Cen way just south of Redmond is hold by der. Mrs. P. H. Thomsen, Route One,
ADMISSION
and
tury drive will not be ^open for W. 8. Hodge, highway maintenance Moro, Oregon.
<
traffic over its entire distance engineer.
For Sale — Certified Earliest of
until June. Small canyons in the
Mention of the possible cavern was All, Early Ohio, Netted Gem, seed po.-
mountains are reported by trappers made by Hodge when touching on the
SUNDAY
tatoes. Also Swift’s Commercial Fer
to be completely filled with drifted success of holes drilled near the high
tilizer. The Dalles Cooperative Grow
Onopound can of Edwards’ Dependable
snow.
way bed to drain off water that had ers, First and Jefferson streets, phone |
Of special interest to motorists is accumulated from irrigation districts. 388, The Dalles, Oregon.
the snow conditions in the Three Sis This hole was drilled 22 feet through
TAKEN UP — Six black and white
ters district, where, it is feared, the solid rock when the cavity was struck.
— with---,
/
McKenzie pass road will remain From this hole there at times isspes a shoate, weight about 80 pounds, at
Renee Adoree and Aleen Pringle
blocked to traffic until the first of wind. At other times, there is a suc my ranch 2 H miles southeast of Moro
July
unless a snow plow is taken over tion of air, the air movement varying on the Lone Rock road, Saturday,
THREE BIG STARS
the summit route. It is recalled that with the temperature above ground. March 26. Owner requested to prove
North of Redmond, a hole over 184 property, take them away, and pay
Always at your service
the old road over the lava fields in
ADMISSION
and
1917, just 10 years ago, was blocked feet deep was drilled near the high damage and cost. D. C. West, Moro.
way bed for drainage. The first unit
until after July 4.
of this hole, 59 feet was through solid
The
frozen,
rain
packed
snow
in
*
the mountains will resist the sun and rock. Next, the drill bored through
Newton Crotfield, Director
Guaranteed Watch
warm breezes much longer than light 75 feet of cindtre. Below this, a grav
el
was
struck.
This
gravel
absorbs
ul tuz
— AND —
snow,
according
to
those
who
are
in
ooooooooooooooooooooooc
touch with snow conditions in the the waste water.
Jewelry Repairing
The drainage holes have proved
mountains.
BY EXPERT WORKMEN
successful, reported C. W. Wanser,
Change in rates effective Jan 1,1927
division state highway engineer. Sim Leave Your Work with W. A.
RAILWAY CROSSING ACCIDENTS ilar holes were drilled along subirn- Ruggles at Moro Confectionery
gated sections of the highway several
F. H. COOLIDGE
------- TO--------
Number of Persons Killed and Injur years ago.
Round
One
HOOD RIVER, OREGON
Trip . -
Way
ed During 1926 Show Increase
$ 1.35
u. of O. EXPELLS S3 STUDENTS
The Dalles
m
a
k
4
with every
electric percolator-
05 DOWN and $1
for 8 months
i^Kid Brother”
ISC
5QC
“Tin Gods”
S&ermasi Electric Co
IOC
SOC
Waxo Theatre
New Stage Rate«!
MORO
Higher Quality at
o< increasing Volume Production
in Chevrolet
kCRjuch Mt smoother.
The Most
Beautiful Coach InJChevrolet History!
rti prrriou« value triumph*, the
acclaimed a« the outstanding
L Beautiful new Fisher bodice—
Jy low and finished in new colors
jsm, one-piece fenders ... bullef-
ilter and AC air cleaner... finer
is
595
TIPTON A MANCHESTER, DEALERS
THE DALLES, OREGON
ASSOCIATE DEALERS
FOSS A COMPANY, MORO
. .SHERMAN GARAGE, WASCO
• GRASS VALLEY MOTOR CO., GRASS VALLEY
QUALITY AT LOW COST
Concerned over the increase that
Fifty-three Students were expeUed
took place in 1926 compared with
from
the University of Oregon for
1925 in the number of highway grade
crossing accidents and believing that falure to meet the minimum scholas
more care should be exercised by all tic standards during the winter term.
those crossing railroad tracks, the Of this number 49 were men and 4
American Railway Association has an were women. - ■ ’
The number of flunkers is com
nounced plans for a nation-wide essay
contest among school and college stu- paratively small because of the pro
denAs with three cash prises of $250 bation system under which poor stu
each, to be awarded the authors dents are given a second chance. The
of essays containing an outstand personnel committee gives special
ing, readily available suggestion for attention to weak students, and many
are warned in time to improve their
| preventing such accidents.
the
In 1926, there were 5,821 highway work or else "if withdraw before
kt *
grade crossing accidents in which end of the term.
Last fall term 72 were flunked out,
2,492 persons were killed and 6,991
and
in the winter term of last year 41.
injured. In 1925, there were 5,479
accidents in which 2,206 persons were The number on probation this fall
____ Owing
_____ to
_ was 120, and it is expected this num-
killed and «,555 injured.
the increase that is Constantly taking | ber will be smaller for the spring
place in the number of automobiles in term which has just started.
use, the hazard from such accidents
is annually becoming greater. Only
PIANO FOR SALE «137
through the co-operation of the pub
lic and the railroads can a reduction
Regular $500 value used of course
in such accidents be brought about
in view of the fact the complete eUm but In fine condition. Terms $9.00
nthly. Free delivery to Moro dis
ination of highway grade crossings is
impossible, not only because of the trict. $119 and $165 buys other fine
time that would be involved but also used pianos fully guarranteed. Write
because of the prohibitive cost which for lists and prices, or call at once at
Big Piano Side on for short time,
ultimately falls on the public.
Western Piano Brokerage Co., oppo
site Post Office, The Dalles.
An attractive color combination Tor
the kitchen is a delicate shade of lilac
The apple ring is a delicious relish
for the wails and nile green for the
woodwork. The curtains may be lilac for meats. The unpealed apple is cut
and white or lilac and black checked into slices half an ineh thick. They
gingham.
The furniture may be are cooked in a buttered frying pan
painted nile green with stenciled de until tender and then sprinkled with
brown sugar.
signs in black.*'
Phone 35-J
“ QUIET SERVICE ”
Lady Assistants
CRANDALL
Undertaking Company
THE DALLES, OREGON
Arlington..
Bend. *...
Grass Valley....... . .
Klamath Falls........
Madras............... . .
Redmond...............
Shaniko................ .
Wasco....................
Pendleton...........
Portland................
STAGES
NASH
180
4.45
»70
.35
10.75
2.80
3 80
1.35
.35
4 55
4 35
2.70
6.70
1.05 .
.55
19 20
4 20
5 70
2 05
6 85
LEAVE
Northbound
Southbound
11:35 A. M.
7:08 P.M.
9:27 A. M
3:42 P.M.
Columbia Gorge
Motor Coach System
Leads The World -In
MOTOR CAR VALUE
7-bearing crankshaft, the most
smooth running motor in any car,
is standard tin all Nash models.
Stage Depot — Ross’ Confectionery, Phone 411 .
NASH LIGHT SIX SEDAN,
$865
F. O. B. Factory
WENTWORTH A IRWIN, INC.
Portland, Oregon
CLARENCE ANDERSON
Wasco, Oregon
Special Representative
* A “WANT”-
* n T hf . M oro
i •
O bserver will reach more
* people in Shenna: County th^r
* by any other medium available