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tiik gazette-times, heppxer. oregox, Thursday, jvxe 13, T EIGHT IS AFTER GONVENTJON In li".t-ire, organized effort to bring between SOP and 1000 full flfi'eed edkors with printed mouth pieces scattered over the length and breadth of the Vnited States and the Dominion of Canada, to the Pacific Northwest next summer, and, after trettiiiR them here, to impress them duly wit'.; the size, importance and potentialities of this part of the coun try. The i'aoitic Northwest Tourist Assoi iation now has a delegation of four, repreen'ing Oregon, Washing ton and British Columbia, in attend ance at t!:e aimsl convention of the National Editorial Association at Lit tle Rock and Hot Springs, Arkansas. The Tou-ist Association planned the offensive against the editors two months asr and Executive Secretary Herbert Cuthbert received the in structions of the directors to lay out a tactical scheme which, western ! newspaper men who learned of it say, ' will surely bring home the bacon. I The National Editorial Association numbers among its many members practically every important newspa per in the United States and Canada and somewhere in the neishborhood of a thousand of them, represented by their editors, are In session now in Arkansas. These editors, if the in vitation is accepted, are going to be so impressed with what they see in the Pacific Northwest next year that they will never be through talking and writing about it. "A convention on wheels" is tli? plan contemplated. The idea is to take the delegates by antomobile through Pritlsh Columbia. Washing ton and Oregon, stopping en route to view the scenery and the industries, the agriculture, the shippu,'. the manufacturing enterprises, and the thousand and one other specialties for which the three groat states are know n and to hold a session of the convention wherever the delegates elect. There is novelty in the sug gestion, and at the same time it ha its utilitarian value, because in this way the delegates will see more of the Pacific Northwest than they could from train windows, and at closer range. Co-operating with the Pacific .Northwest Tourist Association in tin campr.ign for the convention are the Washington State Press Associative, the Oregon State Press Association, and the Provincial Press Association of British Columbia. The influence of the press pf the states and the pro vince will be brought to bear on the delegates to Little Rock to secure i their vote for the Pacific Northwest next year. - i The delegation from the Pacific i Northwest which left for Little Rock ; and Hot Springs last Tuesday over ! the Milwaukee road, consicts of Her bert Cuthbert, chairman; Lieut.Chas. Armstrong, representing the Provin cial Press Asociation of British Col umbia: E. E. Brodie, of the Oregon City Enterprise, representing the Ore gnu State Press Association, and Frank P.Goss, representing theWash ington State Press Association and the Seattle Press Club. All of the delegates are also accredited to the Pacific Northwest Tourist Associa tion, and they will emphusize the in terest of that organization in the desire ti entertain the convention in 1!U9. Besides the personal attendance ot the carefully selected delegation whose efforts on the ground will count for a great deal, the Tourist Association has sent to each member of the National Editorial Assoi lation a magnificent invitation li niches by 30 inches in size, done in sepia and iLttAtAA.AVA A ja. aa Ak A j&m. aa. AA-A -a AA-Afc Afc Afc A, X ? ? J T t t f ? ? ? t t ? ? ? Y ? Food Will Decide the War Eat plenty; Eat wisely, but without waste. Save Wheat, Meat, Fats and Sugar. The Soldiers at the front will need them all. Be loyal to your own state. Use more Potatoes and ship more wheat. i PHELPS GROCERY CO. T t t ? ? t t t ? ? T t T f f t LEND YOUR MONEY AS FREELY AS THEY ARE GIVING THEIR LIVES You don't have to fight, you don't have to die. But- Your son does, or your brother who is now across the way or the kid now in khaki to whom you used to give pennies a short time ago. That money you have laid away for "a rainy day" wouldn't you give every nickel of it to keep a Hun's knife away from his throat? Well, the Hun is here, and so is his knife-and so is the "rainy day" its raining now, raining bombs and shrapnel upon our boys "over there." JUNE 28th NATIONAL WAR SAVINGS DAY On that day the nation will call upon you, not just your neighbor-but you to pledge yourself to the purchase of a certain number of War Savings Stamps during 1918. Lend your money as freely as they are giving their lives. NATIONAL WAR SAVINGS COMMITTEE This space contributed for the Winning of the War by THE GAZETTE-TIMES containing six full-sized views of scenes in the Pacific Northwest ar ranged about an excellently worded ' comunicatlon over which are grouped , me seals of Washington, Oregon and British Columbia. This invitation is more than an invitation; it is a mes sage of good-will and ot patriotic inspiration extended by the three governments and by the Press Asso- i-ittuons ot vvasningion, Oregon ana British Columbia through the tourist body. It reads, in part, as follows: "The entrance of the United States into the world's war upon the side of the Allies, has brought together the peoples of the two nations on the North American continent with one common object, and has induced them to combine their resources and cap abilities in order to win the war. "The Pacific Northwest has come to realize the vastness of its wealth In natural resources, and the ability of its people to use these resources to the very best advantage under the spur of necessity. "It has, within the short space of oue year, established large steel ship building plants which have astonished-the world and have made hitherto Unknown records for speed in the turning out of ships. From its great forests have been cut hundreds of thousands ot feet of the finest lum ber to make airplanes and to build wooden ships. Our lands and or chards have contributed materially to the food supply, while our fisheries have become an important factor In the saving of meat. . "In its contribution of men for our armies and navies, and is money for national loans and patriotic purposes it also is In a premier position. "The Pacific Northwest offers as a future home for the returned soldier everything he could wish for the natural resources already brought to your attention, a country of wonder ful scenery, noble rivers, inland lakes, national parks, majestic mountains and fertile valleys, together with a climate that Is temperate the year round, and In which outdoor work or recreation may be carried on every month in the year." Signatories to the Invitation are President A. E. Todd, of Victoria, B. C; I. M. Howell, Secretary of State (or Washington; Hon. J. D. MacLean, Provincial Secretary of British Co lumbia; Ben W. Olcott, Secretary of State for Oregon, and Herbert Cuth bert, Secretary. Farseelng men, especially those In touch with the Influence of the war on the nation and especially on the cities of the Pacific Northwest, are convinced that now Is the time to put this part of the nation on the map, so to speak, by calling attention to the resources, the Industry, the growth in population, and the scen ery of the Pacific Northwest, because the greatest development in the his tory of the nation is going on right here on the Pacific coogt. In the councils of the National Ed itorial Association are hundreds of leading publishers of the nation; they make it a point to attend the conventions, and the coming of one editor is equivalent to hundreds of dollars in publicity for the place of meeting that could not be purchased for any amount of money in the form of advertising. The publicity of the aggregate number of delegates can not be estimated in money value, but those who know the value of public ity such as the National Editorial Association controls and gives with out stint, realize that the coenventiou )t the association Is the one big event .f the year as a publicity factor, sec md to none, not even the conven iens of the great advertising asso iations. It Is to win for the great North vest this valuable publicity at a tima when the country Is experiencing the m; st remarkable era of prosperity in its history, that the Pacific Northwest Tourist Association has underaken to attempt to obtain the 1919 meetln.-; A the National Editorial Association, livery editor is a booster, whffrever he goes; every bit of favorable pub licity for Washington, Oregon and JiitisH Columbia from now on will he capitalized in the form of new Deople and now capital being attract ed to them, and us payroll prosperity cr?ases In any community the in dustries become permanent, and growth continues. In sending a delegation to Little Hock and Hot Springs to attend the 1918 convention, the directors of the Pacific Northwest Tourist Associa tion' invited the state press associa tions to affiliate with the association and gave them equal representation on the delegation. Letters have been received from officers of the national association expressing their interest in the plan to meet in the Pacific Northwest next year, and Indorsing the convention on wheels idea sub mitted by Mr. Cuthbert. And when the delegation reaches Arkansas the people of the south will hear more about the beauty of scen ery, the delightful climate, the In dustry and resources of this part of the country than they ever heard be fore, because the delegation is going prepared to make a big noise for the Northwest. Arkansas, appreciating to the full extent the value of such a convention has prepared an elaborate entertainment-for the delegates, the conven tion to alternate between Little Rock, the state capital, and Hot Springs, the famous resort. After the con vention proper has adjourned, the delegates will be taken for a six-day trip through the state, the most elab orate trains ever assembled In the south having been furnished for the delegates. Into fifty-five counties of the state will the delegates go, there to see all that is to be seen, to meet the people of the south, and to shara their splendid hospitality. No place has been considered too small to show the delegates, and so, in cities, towns, and villages the delegates will be re ceived by the people, and they will write the name and fame of Arkansas into the hearts of every man, woman, and child making the notable excur sion. It is conceded by all who believe In the "See America First" slogan that the Pacific Northwest has no poer In any part of the country when it cornea to scenery, the advantages of outdoor life, and tha glorious vista of mountains and lakes that enthrall the traveler wherever - he goes in these parts. Added to the wonders of scenery .and climate are the great re sources and the tremendous indus trial development, and the beautiful cities that are scattered throughout the section, giving the Pacific North west a wonderful opportunity to open wide their doors to the National Edi torial Association and show them through the gardens of their country when everything is most beautiful. SHKKl'HKKDKHS OK KIXA SEE THE WONDERFUL ECLIPSE By Alex Lindsay. Now that the eclipse is over with and a thing of history, no doubt we will find out by the Sunday Oregon lan all about the wonders, Bigns and phenomena. Perhaps it wouldn't be out of place, Mr. Editor, to tell you what I thought I saw. Sheepherders are a class of people that have seen wonderful signs in their time. The most wonderful sign in olden times the shepherds ever saw, was a cer tain star that appeared in the East. In 1918 I have no doubt the most wonderful thing these shepherds In Palestine have seen, was an airplane hovering overhead that appeared from the west and at the same time General Allenby, no doubt with a British tank, made his appearance in the distance. I can imagine how these old herders felt when they found he was on a mission of mercy instead of plunder and destruction. That the wives and children would be safe in the valley while the men were on the hilltop with the sheep; they will celebrate that day for cen turies to come. Please note the shepherds in the east had to look west this time for their deliverance. I had been put ting in most of the day on Saturday writing, so I kept on writing until I was sure there was something taking place overhead. Looking up to the sun I was sure It was time I was get ting busy If I was to look for any sign. Perhaps it was my mind be ing centered on Kaiser Bill at the time, but this is what I thought 1 saw: a banner or something that looked like it, floating around a cir cle, being of a dark ugly color and finally it disappeared. Then all of a sudden another banner appeared, much brighter than ever with all the different colors that could be put into the flags of the civilized nations of the earth. All were mixed together. My vision was with the naked eyo and the banner or flag, I wouldn't like to say which, was floating and fluttering like bunting on the 4th of July. I couldn't see any stars or stripes or anything tiiat looked like the Tnlon Jack. I wouldn't have cared for that as we know they are practically one anyway. But I do wish it could have kept still just for a second.' I want ed to see it the flag that stands for friend and foe wasn t planted In the middle, that flag that stands as an emblem of mercy for all, the "Red Cross." :.- , I had a beautiful view from where I was standing and we sheepherders In Ella looked to the west when we saw this sign as darkness settled down, coming from the way of Mt. Adams finally over Cecil. My sheep began to come closer together until finally they looked like they were to camp for the night. I hugged up little closer to them myself. One ot my tobacco bums came up close to me looking for a chew. I whipped out my plug and said "here, old girl, it may be the last chew I can ever give you," while at the same time I felt like there were a thousand ticks crawling all over me. I thought sure my time had come and I had often made the remark that I wanted to die with my shoes on, and behind a band of sheep. The crawling sensa tion began to leave as I saw a little light. 1 rubbed my eyes as if I had just awakened from a-dream, and there at my feet lay a new-born lamb. I felt so proud of that lamb I could hardly take time to get out my pencil and get Its name on rec ord. I named It Miss Eclipse. Yes, shepherds may be dreamers but I am going to keep pretty close tab on what I saw or thought I saw and If the sign comes true, the way I have it figured out. Kaiser Bill and Prussianlsm will be wiped frojn the face ot the earth and Germany, the new Germany, will grow up as harm less as a lamb. NO MORE SPEEDING. The Public is hereby notified that the speed limit Is fifteen miles per hour. Anyone exceeding Mils limit will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Its up to you Mr. Speeder, whether you have trouble or not. W. W. SMEAD, Mayor. Crushed Rock for Sale The city ot Heppner will furnish crushed rock at 52.10 per yard at crusher, or $2.60 delivered anywhere in town. FOR SALE Two thoroughbred Jersey calves, three months old; from fine stock. A bargain tor qutck sale. See Conrad Johnson, Heppner. REMEMBER The subscription price of the Gazette-Times goes to $2.00 beginning with July first. Summer Pasture Wanted for 30 to 35 head of horses. Address Matt Halvorsen, lone, Ore. WANTED Woman to do general house work. Wages $1.00 per day. Inquire at this office. FOR SALE Sixteen-foot Holt Combine in iood cnnduinn p-u reasonable. Inquire Gazette-Time. Miss Rova Huston left the first ot the week for a visit with at Heppner. Dufur Dispatch. The Gazette-Times Makes Clubbing Arrangement With The Oregon Farmer Offers Unusal Opportunity to its Readers AMONG our large circle of readers there are a great many who are in terested directly and indirectly in fruit growing, dairying and other branches of farming. All of these naturally wish to keep in close touch with agricultural activities throughout the state; and to know about any fight which is being waged for the measures Oregon far mers want and against all sorts of schemes that are detrimental to the people and .ag ricultural interests of this state. We have, .therefore, made a special club bing arrangement with THE OREGON PARMER whereby any farmer or fruit grower, who is one of pur regular subscri bers and who is. not now a subscriber to THE OREGON FARMER, will be entitled to receive THE OREGON FARMER in combination with this paper at the same rate as for this paper alone. This oer applies to all those who renew or extend their subscriptions as well as to all new subscribers. If you are interested di rectly or indirectly in Oregon agriculture, do not miss this unusual opportunity, but send your order in now. THE OREGON FARMER is the one farm paper which is devoting itself exclusively to the farming activities and interests of Oregon. 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