PAGE TWO
HEPPNER GAZETTE TIMES, HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1930.
LIFE 111 AMERICA
GK
RAPIDLY
Quick Adoption of New
Inventions Cause of
Continual Shift.
By CALEB JOHNSON.
The most Interesting thing about
America, in the eyes of foreigners,
if the speed with which we change
our habits, customs and way of liv
ing. Life in America seems very
exciting to Europeans, accustomed
to a social structure in which every
individual is fixed In his job or so
cial position, and never moves out
of it
In America the only constant
thing is change. And our lives, our
businesses, our whole scheme of
existence, are predicated upon the
probability that, whatever we may
be doing this year, the chance is
better than even that we will have
to do something else next year.
Whatever we live today, we may be
living a thousand miles away to
morrow. One of the principal causes of this
constant shifting of bases is the
speed with which new inventions
are developed and put into prac
tical and general use. They affect
everybody to some degree; they
probably affect the farmer more
than they do any other single class.
Twenty years ago there were
eighteen million acres of farm land
in the United States growing fodder
for horses, for example. Now 25,
000,000 motor vehicles have displac
ed the horses and these machines
get their fodder from the oil-wells.
The blacksmith and the wheel
wright have disappeared, but in
their places we have a million and
a half men working for wages as
drivers of motor trucks, to say
nothing of the garage workers and
other people employed in looking
after the rest of the great motor
driven fleet.
These men have been taken away
from the farms. They no longer
produce their own food. So there
is an offset to the farmer's loss on
his hay and oats. He must grow
more food for people, less for
horses.
Artificial silk, the product of a
modern invention, has almost ruin
ed the cotton market; women prefer
silk, real or manufactured from
wood pulp, and invention has cheap
ened both kinds while incomes have
increased so that tens of millions
who used to have trouble buying
enough cotton goods for clothing
now can dress in silk, or its imita
tion, rayon. Now a new process for
getting a sugar substitute out of
cotton seed may bring cotton back
as a profitable crop.
A few years ago few homes and
fewer business buildings were warm
enough for comfort in winter, in the
northern part of the country where
population is thickest People had
to wear wool indoors and out to
keep from freezing. Innumerable
inventions and cheapening means
of production of heating devices
make such protection unnecessary
indoors, while outdoors, in motion,
light clothing suffices even in the
coldest weather except for a heavy
overcoat The closed car put the
finishing touch on the wool indus
try. Sheep farmers who thought
they were established for life have
gone out of that line into others.
When most of the people lived in
the country the nation as a whole
ate bulky foods. Now we are mov
ing into the cities and demand con
centrated nourishment This has
immensely cut down the consump
tion of wheat and corn, enormously
increased the demand for dairy pro
ducts milk, cheese and butter for
pork, for eggs and poultry. The in
dustrial shift to the towns means a
parallel shift on the farm. It takes
two acres of land to produce dairy
product equivalent in food value
to one acre in wheat
We are shifting rapidly to the
cities. Census returns up to the lat
ter part of April indicate that the
farm population has fallen off even
more than was anticipated, and that
with hardly an exception the cities
have grown hugely. Atlanta has
increased its population 35 percent
in ten years; Austin, Texas, 48 per
cent; Lakeland, Florida, 130 per
cent; Ventura, California, 186 per
cent; Decatur, Georgia, 121 percent;
Phoenix, Arizona, 60 percent;
Lynchburg, Virginia, 34 percent, and
so on. In between the farm and the
city, however, are the small towns
which also seem to be sharing the
increased concentration of popula
tion, so far as incomplete returns
show.
A few years ago to own a coal
mine was to have a fortune. Today
it is hard to sell coal except from
favorably located mines, so rapid
has been the extension of natural
gas pipelines to centers of popula
tion and the substitution of oil fuel
for ships and railroads.
Ten years ago the radio was un
known; today half a million people
are engaged in making, selling, ser
vicing radios and broadcasting.
There are perhaps as many more
engaged in the various occupations
incidental to flying.
How the extension of electric light
and power lines has brought hun
dreds of thousands of workers into
new occupations in that field alone,
and by enabling factories to operate
close to the source of their raw
materials, is converting hundreds of
rural villagea into industrial cen
ters, is a familiar story. That ex
pansion has not stopped; it may al
most be said to have hardly begun.
And every new step which it takes
means another shift of people from
place to place, of men and women
from one sort of a job to another
sort of a job.
There will never be a cmplete end
to unemployment until such chang-
es as those vand the changes which
are still to come have ceased. That I
time is not in sight and there is
nothing to indicate that we shall
ever reach it. So long as there are
new things to do, more young peo
ple will try to do them than the
new industries have permanent
places for. There will always be a
fringe of the less competent out of
work. But unemployment does not
always mean distress. With all of
our fluidity of occupational rela
tionships, we the American people
as a whole, have a larger cash re
serve, in savings banks and life in
surance surpluses available as loans
on policies, as well as in commer
cial checking accounts, than any
other people in the world.
1 One interesting fact which has
just been disclosed is that the heavy
wtihdrawals from savings banks
and on life insurance policies at the
time of the Wall Street slump last
fall were not entirely, as had been
supposed, to relieve the distress of
those who had lost their money in
the stock market It turns out that
these withdrawals were largely by
thrifty people who realized that the
time to invest in sound securities
was when prices were at the bottom,
and the stockholders lists of the
great basic corporations reflect this
in the immense increase of the
number of individual stockholders
since last November.
Most of us think we want secur
ity. Really most of us, being Amer
icans and therefore deriving our
heritage from ancestors afflicted
with the wandering foot, want ad
venture. We can grumble loudly
enough when any of the constant
chnages in our industrial and econ
omic scheme affects us adversely
but at heart most of us feel that we
would rather live excitingly in Am
erica than safely somewhere else.
llntrospedl
illlMIIHIMIMIHIMlMliltllllHIIMIIIHIMIIIIIHHIHIIIIIllllltr
FIVE YEARS AGO.
(From Ouette Times of May 14, IMS.)
The house occupied by the Levi
Hiatt family on the Roy Brown
place down Cason canyon was de
stroyed by fire Wednesday night
The blaze was believed set by light
ning.
George McDuffee and E. R. Hus
ton were elected delegates to the
grand lodge at Ashland, May 20, by
Willow lodge No. 67, I. O. O. F.
State Traffic Officer Lieuallen an
nounces a lecture and demonstra
tion in Pendleton of the new state
law governnig automobile lighting.
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Burroughs of
Jordan Siding are the parents of a
9-pound son born this morning.
Lexington A surprise party was
given Alva Jones at his home here
Monday night the occasion being
his birthday.
TEN YEARS AGO.
(From Oaaetta Times of May 13, 1920.)
Extensive preparations are being
made for a barbecue to be held on
Charles Dillabough ranch near
Boardman on the West extension of
the Umatilla Irrigation district.
Sam H. Boardman was named as
a speaker for the occasion, when
the results of irrigation are to be
shown.
The Heppner Parent-Teachers as
sociation elected Mrs. C. E. Wood
son, president; Mrs. Frank Turner,
vice president; Mrs. A. M. Phelps,
secretary, and Mrs. W. B. Barratt,
treasurer, Tuesday evening.
Barney Ward, John Kelly and
Emil Groshens escaped injury when
the car in which they were riding
overturned on lower Gale street last
Sunday afternoon.
W. W. Smead, local wool buyer,
made a trip to Washington the first
of the week.
of get there Eli's and is the pos
sessor of a brand new five passen
ger car. Bert says that it has not
passed anything yet, but its time is
coming.
For Sale Pure bred Barred Rock
eggs for setting, from selected hens,
SI per setting. Mrs. Eph Eskelson,
Heppner. SOtf.
For Sale Rhode Island Red eggs
for setting, high egg-producing
strain, 50c per setting. Ralph But
ler, Cecil, Ore. 51ti.
For Sale 50 tons alfalfa hay. See
Art Parker, Heppner, Ore. 45tf.
Is your hot water HOT? If not
call Glbb the plumber, Peoples
Hardware Co., phone 702, residence
phone 1412. No Job too big or too
small. Prompt attention to all calls.
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO. 1
(From Ouett Time of May 13, 1915.)
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Cowins of
this city have been traveling life's
journey together for the past fifty
years, and tomorrow wjll celebrate
their golden wedding.
Two of Heppner's popular young
people were quietly married last
Saturday evening, when Miss Nora
Cecil became the wife of J. O. Ras
mus. Rev. J. V. Crawford officiated.
Frank Gilliam, county treasurer,
was in the Lexington district Friday
looking over the growing grain.
M. L. Case has just received a
new hearse and casket wagon.
These vehicles are of the modern
type, the wheels being cushion tired
and the upholstery of fine material.
Bert Mason has joined the army
TUM-A-LUM TICKLER
Published In the interests of the people of Heppner and vicinity by
THE TUM-A-LUM LUMBER CO., Phone 912
Federal Experts Scan
Education in Oregon
The survey of Oregon higher ed
ucational institutions by the federal
office of education, provided for by
the legislature, has reached the per
sonal investigation stage with mem
bers of the commission now in the
state visiting the various institu
tions. Eight members of the com
mission, headed by Dr. Arthur J.
Klein, met first in Portland to con
sider data compiled from advance
questionnaires and then proceeded
to the Oregon Normal school at
Monmouth and Oregon State college
at Corvallis the first week in May.
Practically every department in
the institutions are being visited
personally and interviews and being
held with scores of staff members.
The result hoped for is an unbiased
program for future development of
higher education in this state.
Volnma 30
Heppner, Oregon May IS, 1930.
No. 19
EDITORIAL
We cannot place
much confidence in
the theory that eating
spinach gives a man
courage, our belief be
ing that the man who
eats spinach already
has it.
AXBEBT ASXTffS,
Manager, Editor.
Don't mind any but
tons you happen to
find in the salad. They
probably fell off while
the salad was dress
ing. Come in and see
what the well dressed
farm will wear this
season.
DECISION EXPECTED.
That the Interstate Commerce
Commission's decision on the wheat
rate case may be rendered soon, is
the belief of Arthur M. Geary, Port
land attorney, who represented
farm organizations in Oregon,
Washington and Idaho, while the
case was under way.
fir Zcmtcat Trantpwleri
w -smm i x a
1
2
3
4
5
G
7
Six-cylinder fB-
glne SO-horsepower
combines remark
able smoothness, Bei
ibiilty, power and
economy.
Ball bearlil
leerlntf offers a
short turning radius of
2iH feet and assures
easy handling In re
s trie ted place.
l-Rpppd trnna
million ft i e s
ample power for every
condition of road or
load.
Channel steel
frump, 6 inches deep,
15J feet long, takes
oversize bodies without
excessive overhanft.
Chevrolet offers un
usually low loading
height.
The rear axle la
biftfter, s frontier and
has spiral bevel gear
is easily accessible for
Inspection or adjust
ment, due to a detach
able cover plate.
Fonr Ion if aeml
elilptlc a p rings
mounted parallel t t he
frame, carry peak loads
with safety, and provide
better load distribu
tion. Bear fenders
splaah aprons
and full-length
running boards
are standard equip
ment on the Chevrolet
truck and are Included
hi the list price.
1TM Stairdly
(Dlhewoleit is
1 Ton Truck
No matter what your busi
ness may be, bear in mind
when you buy a truck that
it's wise to choose a Six!
A six-cylinder engine runs
smoothly saving both the
chassis and body from the
harmful effects of vibra
tion. It is more flexible in
traffic. Itrequireslessgear
shifting. And it maintains
high speeds more easily.
The Chevrolet Utility Truck
gives you all the superior-
f.o. b. factory, Flint, Mich.
Complete with front bumper,
full length running boards
and rear fenders
Ities of six-cylinder per
formancefor it is powered
by a great 50-horsepower
six-cylinder valve-in-head
engine. And, in addition,
it brings you all the ad
vantages of modern design
listed at the left.
Come in today and see this
sturdy six-cylinder IViTon
Truck. You can see for
yourself why truck users
are finding it's wise to
choose a Chevrolet Six!
DEDOCf WJ
TO-
EE U
Flies increase faster
than thirteen men can
swat them. By putting
up fly screens you pro
tect the family health
and good humor. Our
screens and materials
are the best.
Henry Crump is
building a garage this
week on his property
near the Catholic
church.
Earl Hallock says
they are sure breaking
tough for him. He
bought a nice two
pants suit from Dave
Wilson and then burnt
a hole in the coat.
Charley Smith says
the only railroad acci
dent he was ever in
was one time going
through a tunnel he
kissed the father in
stead of the daughter.
We expect Wilson
Bayless in here pretty
soon to pick out a
home for that new
boss of his. Our plans
fit newlyweds as well
as others. For those
that have bene mar
ried for some time,
why not remodel the
house and start a sec
ond honeymoon?
These nice rains re
mind us if we have
leaking roofs, try the
Pioneer way right ov
er the old shingles.
Lee S 1 o c u m was
building some con
crete walk in front of
his residence this
week.
DDOVE EVEDYTUiriCj
GET ODD TIHDTE
It's wise to
choose a SIX
Roadater Delivery.
(Pick-up boi utrm)
IS Ton Truck
Chauii with Cab.
14 Ton Truck
CJmaals only
Dell vary Chauls. .
G25
520
M5
95
Sedan Delivery
All prices, o. b. factory
, fUnt, Mich.
A body type
available for
every business need
Leading body manufacturers have
developed, for the new Chevrolet 6
cylinder trucks, an unusually complete
line of bodies available in various
capacities, special designs and types
to fit the needs of every business.
Ferguson Chevrolet
Company
Heppner : : Oregon
Thomson Bros.
EXTRA SPECIALS
SATURDAY AND MONDAY
May 17 and 19
BANQUET PEACHES SNOWFLAKE SODAS
Extra Large Size 2 Found Caddie OA-
The Finest Peaches Packed Sat.-Mon OawC
S, 24c
Swansdown Cake Flour
Never Fails AAM
SANDWICH SPREAD Sat.-Mon dOC
DELICIA
3 oz. Tin C
3 Tins for 25C LESLIE PEAS
Sweet Tender 2's O ff
2 Cans oDC
KNOX GELATINE
One I'lig. is Equivalent to Four
Packages Jelly Powder Peet's Granulated
It's Heal A Q SOAP
Package JL&
A Wonderful Concentrated
"" " "" " Household Cleanser
FRENCH MUSTARD fr si A An
Cream Salad Package Ill,
8-oz. Jar ftj" .
2Jars Aol, Trial Package FREE
Alber's Flapjack Flour
CHILI CON CARNE ige size o
gebharts Package
Mexican Style
Regular Size 4 O
Can 18C TOMATOES
2 for 85o GOLD BAR
- 2'j's Fancy California
FREE! FREE! Pa5k 20C
Regular Size lSe Can " V
Campfire Melo Whip
FRKK with Each Pound Pkg. JELL-A-TEEN
CAMPFIRE MARSHMALLOWS
Ifs ,.c.ous em v X DESSERT
Sat,Mon 1 7 C TI1Your 0,ce ot n yM
HlRhest Quality 0
3 Packages hmA
ASPARAGUS
RICHMOND CHASE CTflHrCi
18 to 20 Spears in Tall Can CUloLU
Fancy Quality 3 Pound Tin
Can ZtC Special IOC
MEMORIAL DAY FLOWERS
For beautiful and fragrant flowers for this or other occasions,
send us your order. A wide variety of both cut and potted
flowers ffers you an opportunity to obtain just what you want
Phelps Funeral Home
Day and Night Phone 1332
WEEDING TIME IS HERE
To conserve moisture in the summer fal
low for next year's wheat crop demands im
mediate attention to killing of weeds. To
efficiently do the work, good equipment is
required. The best answer to the equipment
question is
Cheney and McCormick
Deering Weeders ,
Successful control of weeds in your sum
mer fallow may be the deciding factor in
the success of your 1931 crop, so don't put
off until tomorrow what can be done better
today. Come in and let us demonstrate the
superior features of our equipment.
Garden Tools
Good tools are a big help when working
in the garden. We have a wide assortment
of just the tools you need hoes, rakes,
shovel and many others.
GILLIAM & BISBEE
We Have It, Will Get It, or It Is Not Made
S
A
F
E
T
Y
&
S
E
R
V
I
C
E
A Pleased
Depositor
The depositor has a right to expect
his bank to return his money on de
mand, or pay it ot some one else on
his order.
Is he justified in that belief? He
CERTAINLY IS. That's the one big
aim of our Bank-to safeguard the
funds entrusted to our care. We are
ready at all times to pay our deposi
tors in full, to justify the confidence
reposed in this old, reliable Bank, and
at the same time give our patrons the
benefit of our modern banking facilities.
Fir& National Bank
HEPPNER, OREGON