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0 THE GAZETTE-TIMES. HEPPNER, OREGON. THURSDAY. APRIL 26. 1923. TAHE FOUR 4 BEVVARE WILDCAT OIL STOCK FAKERS ft.H.m f M1 Not Ior to Nw Ww- W rri oil I,, knlKhT fVi- h R ... t,ir V u i., P. C. Arril 24 -"Be- of t!. ii tf-i,M dr(? of tr-.e fakf in wt.r;f r.'m sr !-, n the mtu virnu-ir wriirii c.ie t itjrM in pos tal nurr-, .i.i.tunnd by I o-tn.i.etr- No Iwllir tirnl(t r of a return of prosperity car; h hmi than the f.g urefc wi.icii !-ow that outgoir.g mail fn.m Fort Worth. Tptsp, is- 4 per ct-nt V,iict Ujrs i&M ythr. Post rriHitr .Nf acribs the increased pn.;.aJ buHiie- to oil f.ock literature. Mirk prumo'i rs m Teias are brf&k jnjt h!1 rerortis m the ertatu n and dthtributKTi t.f worthies oil sixrks. H a ffet U'i.t tte boom in mails from the southern oil fields is not due to (-tarOrig nfn oil discoveries. In stead -it if- to the return of prosper ity, and that the wild cat promoter know the v age earner and amail in vestor can be tempted into a fiyer" after huiiim wealth when money is pieritilui. The common people had no moiuy to inii in 122 but they have ftt p.nty of it this year. Fake promoters do not waste postagt; when return mails fail to brii.g in checks. Trie warning here is to the inex perienced investor. Do not spena Lard-earned money for worthies oii stock no matter how "legs..' and; "eubs-tantiai" the company may rep- ! resent it?eif to be. Theoretically the Federal govern ment can flop th. fuke promoters from uir.g the mail to defraud, but it doesn't work out. They are eay to pro.secute, but hard to convict for the reaon that most of the promoters are oid-timers at the game, and their literature is worded to evade every point of prosecution covered by law. It is almost impossible to show the circle whereby the money gvts back to the prowcter who spent it. Forty statts have their own "Biue Sky lss but these are toothless against the flood of worthless secur ities from outsiiie states, sold and snipped in through the mails. It is inter-state commerce. Last yiar the National Association of State Blue-Sky Commissionra, working with the American invest ment Bai.ktr' Association, devised the Penison B;ue Sky bill which passed tr.e House, but was tied op and never reached tr.e Senate. This bill made it illegal to sell securities by mail which could not legally be so;d within the borders of the state from which issued. Until the small and inexperienced investor is protected by some such law the warning is: L o n t buy oil or any other wildcat stock advocated by an intense mail campaign, believ ing that the company is ati right be cause it is u.-ing the U. S. mails in its seeing. 'Nine times out of ten it is some pa.st master in evasion of Federal pos tal laws wno is wielding the get-rich-pen," as Federal Court records will prove. Plan Big Advertising and Sales Campaign Lral rprcnttirc of W P. Full er and company. hae received word that th concern u r.ow undertaking a eomprr her.i advertising and sales campaign for the purpose of better acquainting the pubic with fullers pal Ms snd allied products. The advertising will run in 255 newspapers and farm journals and will W addressed to the home owner and other persons who can profit by the use of paint as a beautirier and preserver of property. In addition to newspaper advertis ing, a billboard campaign has been decided or,. This campaign will af ford two month's showing on bill boards in 467 cities and towns with a population of 4.400.000 people. Special window displays have been airanged in order that purchasers of ptint may know easily where paint for their homes can be purchased. A supply cf display material f-sr win dews will be received by local mer cJ tr.ts shortiy. according to informa tion just received. Through a service department, the Fuller company will continue its ed ucational work on problems regard ing paint and its application. As a further aid to dea'ers, per sona! cooperation will be given and k-tura will be written telling of the value of the use of paint. HEMSTITCHING I hara installed a hemstitching machine at mj apart ment in the Gilmaa building and will give all orders for work in that line my best attentoin. Your patronage is solicited. Mrs. C. C. Patterson. tf. Give the little chicks a good start; we have the necessary chick feed. Also for the laying hens bone meal, egg maker, grit and oyster shell. Peo ples Hardware Company. Bone meal, scratch feed, egg maker chick feed, grit and oyster shell, all necessary to get the best results from your poultry pens. Come to us for these. Peoples Hardware Company. FENCE POSTS FOR SALE 2000, mostly tamarack, on Barlow ranch, near Parkers Mill. Price 64e cash. H. L. GREEN, Parkers Mill, Oregon. Give the little chicks a good start; we have tha necessary chick feed. Also for the laying hens bone meal, egg maker, grit and oyster shell. Peo ples Hardware Company. FOR SALE 13 Golden Camplne hens fine birds. Writ or inquire of Mrs. G. C. Aiken, Box 142, Hepp- FOR SALE Pigs and shoats from 30 to 60 pounds in weight. Sold in any number. Inquire Central Market. FOR SALE Or will trade for hogs, 35 head sheep, ewes lambs, wethers and buck. W. Harold Mason, lone. "ZACKLY RIGHT. A t ra ve 1 i n g sa 1 e sma n from the North, while spending a few days in Atlanta recently on business, decided he would like to try a little of tha lo cal moonshine, about which he had heard so much. With very Httle dif ficulty he secured a pint of the "white lightning" and retired to his room to sample it. One taste was enough. It was a particularly villainous decoc tion. He did not care to throw it away, so he presented it to an old darky who had been driving him about the city. The next day he asked the old ne gro how he liked the liquor. "Bos. it was 'zackly right. Yes, ly right'?" "Well, suh, said the darky, it was jus' 'zackly right, 'cause if it had 'a' been any better, you wouldn't V give it to me, an if it had 'a' been any worse, I couldnt 'a' drunk it.' Ev erybody's Magazine. BROTHER WAS SAFE. In spite of repeated warnings from his father, little Bobby persisted in driving nails into blocks and boards. He had arrived at the play-at-carpen-ter stage. One morning dad heard the famil iar pounding, and looking out he saw Bobby busily banging away bit little sister Mary down beside him, appar ently looking on. "Haven't I told you, Bobby, that you wili mash your fingers if you drive nails?" the father asked. "Yes, I know, dad, but Mary's hold ing the nail." Savannah News. Wonder if real women have the same desire to paste in the eye the insipid movie heroine that real men have to do the same thing to the sweet movie heroes. Any marriage will be a failure if the persons entering it are failures. PIGS FOR SALE Weiners to 90 lb. shcats Poland China strain. Ex tra good. Phone 26F33 for prices, suh; it was jus 'zackly right." -OX. 1 "What do vou mean by 'jnst exact- HOME POINTERS, iHonse Demonstration Department of the 0. A. C. Extension Service.) Eat wisely and live longer. Some one has said "the greatest causes of disease and death are food and drink," Arc you eating to live or to die? Do not speed at meal time; eat slowly and get the benefits of the scenery. If you are over weight, eat less food. Eat green vegetables freely, but avoid sweets, fats, and starchy foods. If you are constipated, eat freely of green vegetables, fruits, and whole grain breads and cereals- Have a regular hour each day for bowel movement. Don't take drugs. Shut I p Your Chickens Notice is hereby given to all chic ken owners within the city limits of Heppner, that the city has an ordin ance prohibiting the running at large of chickens, as well as all other domestic animals. This ordinance will be strictly enforced, and all owners of chickens and domestic an imals wilt comply with the same, or expect to suffer the penalty therein provided. By order of the City Council. S. P. DEYIN, City Marshal. FARM POINTERS Early gardens are subject to se vere injury by slimy, slow moving, repulsive slugs. The plants may be protected with a repeient spray of bordeaux mixture. For the home garden, probably the commercial bordeaux mixture diluted as recom mended on the container will give good results. In addition prepare a poison bait of caxium-arsenate us ed at the rate of one ounce to one pound of chopped lettuce leaves. Mix these thoroughly and place small heaps near the plants and frames to be protected. Kale, clover. or other succulent leaves may be sub.titutd for the lettuce. Disease organisms are apt to be found on ground where old poultry stock has been recently run. It is desirable to rear cnicks on ground I wmcft has not held stock for some t time. Cr.icks of difTerer.t ages seldom or never grow to advantage for either group if run tigetner. Fruit worms and bud moths are becoming active on the opening cius- i ter buds of apples and pears. Where they appear in sufficient cumbers to 1 attract attention, add lead-arsenate j to the regular delayed dormant or ' to the pink spray at tne rate of two pound to lw gallons of the solution. "RIGLEYS ffi. and give stomach a your lilt Provides "the bit ol IWCCl" la btaificiat form. Helps to cleanse j the teeth and keep D3 them hrnlthv. i .-; " say EST RAY. There came to my place, ttie Jack son farm southwest of Lexington, on March 2b, one dark brown muie, about 7 years o d and weighing about SfCK pounds; has a dim brand on left anou.der and fresh collar scar on right abouider. E. S. MILLER. BY service w e mean having your ize in Good year Tire on hand when you need tires, advising you what type of tire to buy, mounting your tires for you, showing you how to care f or them, and following them up with expert re pair care so that you will get out of them every mile of the thousands of miles built into them. At C.ii mmr 5.rWc 5.Nm DnJi " 90l t mnJ ncmk tW. tmflmi Alt- 1Mb T'J atiW kmrk thm up With tar4mr4 Cmhw Smrmtcm BEI'I'iNtR CAKACE GOODjVEAIt "' MmFk WNten Traato" Shell Fish! In i YOU ENJOY SHriLL FISH! Oysters Clams Crab Served in any style to your order. Our Sunday dinners are an attraction and should appeal to you. Save the wife extra work Sundays by taking din ner with us just bring the whole family along. Elkhorn Restaurant Heppner Arlington-Heppner Stage Line WE MEET TBAINS NOS. 1, 2, 18 TO HEPPNER A.M. P.M. Arlington Lr 9:00 2:00 Cecil Lt 10:20 8:20 Morgan .. Lr 10:36 8:35 Ior L 11:06 :06 Uxinifton Lt 11:30 4:80 Hepjmer Ar 11:66 4:66 TO ARLINGTON Heppner ... Lexington Ion. .... Morg.n Lv Arlington Ar A.M. 9:00 :26 9:60 1 n . riR ..Lr.. 10:36 il:bb ...Lv. .Lr... Lr. P.M. 4:00 4:26 4:60 6:06 6:85 :66 Headquarters at Patrick Hotel O. H. McPEKRRIN R. E. BURKE Friendly Spirit of ilpfulness HERE are times, such as the last year or so in Heppner, when money is scarce, and everyone finds it hard to do busines son a cash basis.- When these times come there is always an inclination to cut down expenses on every hand. In following out this policy many merchants make the mistake of consid ering advertising a liability instead of an asset, which it really is. At such times especially do people want to know where bargains may be obtained. They wish to be kept informed on the trend of market conditions generally. The newspaper can do, and does do, its part through the news columns. But this is not sufficient to convince the public mind. It is necessary that the merchant do his part by consistent and thoughtful adver tising, to affirm the newspaper's position, and leave the public without doubt. If a spirit of fairmindedness is shown by buyer and seller and medium of infor mation, much may be done to relieve the tenseness of present conditions. The buy er should keep well within his ability to pay, in running credit accounts, and thus help the merchant in meeting his bills. The Music Shop Latest Releases in Records and Songs COME IN AND HEAR THEM Orchestras for Dances BRUNSWICK PHONOGRAPHS SHERMAN-CLAY PIANOS Be Up-to-Date With the Music World IP 11 Thomson Bros. DRY GOODS, LADIES' and GENTS' FURNISHINGS, CLOTHING, SHOES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Groceries We handle the best that money can buy, and the prices are right. Come in and let us figure with you. Thomson Bros. GARDEN TOOLS A complete line of tools for the handy man in home or garden. "Good work depends upon the tools" every man knows that. Spading- Forks, Barrows, Rakes, Hoes, Watering Cans, Sycles, Lawn Mowers, Hose, Shovels, and our "Handy Kit." Peoples Hardware Co. Heppner Oregon G.-T. Printing Is Known For Its Good Quality Methusaleh Says: 0NSIDER the squirrel, Ohy my son, and be wise. For when the sun shines, then doth he gather the fruit of the nut trees. But when the trees cease to bear fruit and snow covers the ground, then doth the squirrel feast on the nuts he hath stor ed against the cold days. If thou would be wise and farseeing, get thy self a Bank Book and use it frequently. Be pre pared for the Rainy Day; for when it rains it doth pour. But thy Bank Book will protect thee and thou will be blest amongst men. Farmers & Stockgrowers National Bank Heppner, Oregon MORROW COUNTY CREAMERY CO. From April 1st, the following prices will prevail: MILK, per quart, 12 1-2 Cts. This is to be on the basis of Strictly Cash. CREAM TICKETS '$2.60 For 16 '2 Pints Our milk is delivered from tubercular tested cows is strictly pure. Heppner Transfer Co R. E. JONES, Prop. Handles Freight and is Prepared to do a General Hauling and Transfer Business SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO aillllMIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIMMI j A. M. EDWARDS WELL DRILLER, Box 14, Lexington, Ore. s Up-to-date traction drilling outfit, equipped for all sizes of hole and depths. Write for contract and terms. Can furniih you s CHALLENGE SELF-OILING WINDMILL all steel. Light Running, Simple, Strong, Durable. Star Theater FRIDAY, APRIL 27th ENID BENNETT in "KEEPING UP WITH LIZZIE" RUTH ROLAND in "THE TIMBER QUEEN" Episode 13 The Gulf Stream What Would Happen if It Changed Its Course? Fun From the Press SATURDAY, APRIL 28th CONSTANCE TALMADGE in "POLLY OF THE FOLLIES" Aesop's Fable, "Rich Cat, Poor Cat" Topics of the Day. SUNDAY AND MONDAY, APRIL 29 & 30 CHARLIE CHAPLIN in "PAY DAY" Mack Sennctt Comedy, "Love, Honor and Behave." ADMISSIOIN PRICES 30c and 50c WEI). AND THURS., MAY 1st and 2nd DOROTHY DALTON in "FOOLS' PARADISE" Aesop's "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" NEXT WEEK Mabel Ballin in "THE JOURNEY'S END." Richard Barthelmess in "THE SEVENTH DAY" Lila Lee in 'IS MATRIMONY A FAILURE' Thos. Meighan in "IF YOU BELIEVE IT, IT'S SO" Get a Copy of Our Weekly Illust rated Program 1 L. MONTERESTELLI Marble and Granite Works PENDLETON, OREGON Fine Monument and Cemetery Work All parties interested in getting work in my line should get my prices and estimates before placing their orders All Work Guaranteed THE body of the NEW OVERLAND Touring Car is made entirely of steel, with baked enamel finish. The hood is higher body lines are longer scats arc lower and the upholstery removable. $666 f. o. b. Heppner RAY M. 0VIATT & DICK JOHNS At Universal Garage, Heppner, Ore. Xiiiiuiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiumiiiiiiiiiil I