THE
HERMISTON HERALD,
HERMISTON, OREGO*—
NOTICE FOR ELECTION
In the County Court for the State of
lux tra ted in some notes from these
Oregon for the County of Morrow.
Issued Each Saturday by
county reporters. One man gives an
In the matter of the Organization of
average of IS miles as the longest dis
M. D. O’CONNELL
the John Day Irrigation District
OREGON
tance for any considerable number of KERMIsTON
in
Morrow. Giliam and Umatilla
farmers, but explains that the haul it
Entered as second-class matter. December
Counties, in the State of Oregon.
to the Cumberland river, which, in his . 1906,
at the postoffice at Hermiston, Oregon
Notice is hereby given that an elec
county. Is navigable only five month:
tion will be held within precincts
of the year; for the other sever
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
$1.50 number one, number two, and num
Machines Are Rapidly Taking months the haul Is 40 miles to a rail One year ..............
-.......
1.00
road. In Mathews county. Va., few Six months ..................................................
ber three, within the proposed John
Subscriptions must be paid in advance.
Place of Animal Power in
trucks are used ; but, since the counts
Day Irrigation District in Morrow,
is indented by several navigable wa
Hauling Products.
Gilliam, and Umatilla counties, in
ADVERTISING
RATES
terways, motor boats and sail boats
the
State of Oregon, on the 23rd day
Display
—
One
time,
25
cents
per
inch;
two
inser-
are used by the farmers to a consid
tions, 20 cents per inch per insertion; monthly of August, A. D. 1919, between the
erable extent. One reporter In west
rates, 15 cents per Inch per issue.
— First insertion, 10 conta per line; each hours of eight o’clock A. M. and
era Oregon says that neither roads nor Readers
subsequent insertion without change of copy,
eight o’clock P. M. of said day, at
automobiles are to be found within
5conta perline.
20 miles of his home; produce Is car
the polling places hereinafter desig
Development of Regular Freight Serv ried on pack mules, over difficult trails
nated, within said District for the
to a landing on Rogue river.
The
ice Is Considered Notable—One
purpose of determining whether or
heavy hauling in Mecosta county
Farmer Uses Ten Trailers
not the said District shall be organ
Mich., as in some other northern coun
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE
Drawn by Tractor.
ized under and by virtue of the pro
ties in the United States, Is often post
Heistand Moore was in Umatilla visions of Chapter 357 of the Gen-
poned until snow comes, when sleds
Motors are rapidly taking the place are used.
eral Laws of Oregon for the year
last
Monday.
of animal power in hauling products
Jack Stanfield of Echo is helping 1917. The electors with said dis
from the farm In many counties in *4*********************4**
on
his father’s ranch during the sec tricts shall be required to cast bal-
the United States where the roads per
lots at said election which shall con-
ond crop of alfalfa.
mit. A significant phase of this new
TAKE A GRAPE CURE
j
Miss Verne Rial was the guest of tain the' words: “Irrigation District,
■ development is the growth of regular
freight service, by which farmers can
Miss Bernice Spencer on Sunday. ] Yes" and “Irrigation District, No,”
The effect of unfermented
hire the taking of their produce by
Invitations • have been issued for | and also the name of such directors
grape juice as a drink has been
motortruck directly from the farm to
studied at the European “grape
a party on Saturday, August 9. to as shall be nominated to be voted
a distant market, and thus avoid both
cures” and to a slight extent in
te given by L. Rhea in honor of for at such election, which directors
the wagon haul and the shipment by
laboratories. It Is generally
Cloyd
Tillson of Portland, who is shall be elected by the district at
railroad or boat.
claimed that the consumption of
Master
Lum’s guest during the sum- large. That the said precinct num
Of 1.473 county reports received by
a reasonably large quantity of
ber one shall comprise all that por
mer
vacation.
the bureau of crop estimates of the
it improves digestion, diminish
tion
of the proposed district lying
Wil-
Word
has
been
received
from
United States department of agricul
es intestinal fermentation and
hern
Savely* who is still
in east of the west line of sections 33,
ture in its recent Investigation of the
results in an increase In weight.
France. lie has been there nine 28, 21, 16, 9, 2, in Township 2
hauling of products from farm to ship
ping point by animal power and by 1************************{ months, and says in the letter that North, Range 24, E. W. M also north
motor, 898 reported the use of motors,
he will be glad when he is ordered of the north line of sections 4, and
Wintering Idle Horses.
mostly motortrucks. In a large frac
5 in Township 2 North, Range 24,
At this time of the year practically heme, which will probably be next
tion of these counties, motortruck
E.
W. M. also east of the west line of
month.
Wilbern
is
a
brother
of
Lee
service Is just coming Into use In haul all the heavy work on most farms has
Sections 31, 30, 19, 18, 7 and 6 all
Savely,
a
prominent
lower
Butter
been
finished,
and
during
the
winter
ing products from the farm. There
in Township 3 North, Range 24. E.
were many more reports of use for horses are more or less Idle. Since Creek rancher.
W.
M. also north of the north line
idle
horses
give
no
return
in
labor
Heistand
Moore
has
purchased
a
light traffic, such as poultry, eggs and
vegetables, than for hauling grain. A performed, the feeding should be as new Case car and also a new Ford. of Section 6, Township 3 North,
few reports, scattered from Delaware economical as possible, and proper care
Little Misses Helen and Ester Range 24, E. W. M. and sections 1
to the Pacific coast, mentioned the should be taken of the animals in or Jacobson of Stanfield are spending and 2 Township 3 North Range 23,
great importance of the light motor der thut they may be in the best pos a few days with Lucille Richards at E. W. M. and east- of the west line
truck service in delivering perishable sible condition for work in the early the home of her father. Glen Rich of sections 34, 27, 22, Township 4
spring.
fruits to shipping points.
North Range 23, E. W. M.
That
Horses should not be confined to the ards.
In many states, especially In the barn
Roy Attebury and family are the voting place in precinct number
during
the
winter
on
a
liberal
northern and south central sections,
one as herein before described was
hogs were hauled preferably In motor supply of grain. It is far better to enjoying an outing In the mountains by an order of the County Court
"rough
”
them
through
the
cold
months.
Mrs.
Glen
Richards
and
children
trucks on account of the relatively They should be given the run of the
small amount of shrinkage compared yard or lot during the day. This should were visitors to Stanfield Wed- made and entered on the 12th day of
Tuly, 1919, designated to be at the
nesday.
with hauling in wagons. Some coun
Tames Carty residence, located in
ties reported hogs hauled exclusively he provided with a protected shed, one
section 10, Township 2 North Range
In motortrucks, although these ve that is thoroughly dry and well pro
TAKEN UP
vided
with
bedding.
While
nature
hicles had not yet come Into general does her part and protects the horse
That said precinct
Notice is hereby given that the 25. E. W. M.
use for grain or other products.
with a heavy coat of hair during the undersigned has taken up and holds number two shall include that
Improved Roads Help.
cold months, the shed is necessary In at his ranch 4% miles east of Her art of said district lying west of
One of the chief limitations to the order to afford the requisite shelter miston the following described stock the west boundary of precinct num-
use of the truck is the condition of und protection against rains, snow,
er one as hereinbefore described,
One black horse aged 10 years,
the roads, and several reporters men and cold winds. Winter winds come
and south of the north line of sec-
tioned a beginning of motortruck use mostly from the north and northwest, weight 1400 pounds; white star in tions 3, 4, 5 and 6 in Township 3
as following closely an improvement and the shed should be so situated forehead; branded W— on left hip. North. Range 23, E. W. M. and ly-
The above described property will
In roads. Another hindrance to using und constructed as to give the proper
Ing east of the Gilliam - Morrow
motors is connected with the seasonal protection from tills quarter.
be sold at public auction to the
distribution of farm work. Some cor
In the feeding of idle horses high- highest bidder for cash in hand on county line. The voting place of
respondents said that after their har priced feed should be avoided in order Monday, August 25, 1919, at 10 a. precinct number two as hereinbefore
vest was over there was no work for to keep them in proper condition at m„ at the above mentioned ranch, described, was by an order of the
their horses to do but haul, and that the lowest cost. It has been found unless redeemed by owner.
County Court made and entered on
motortrucks would not be an economy. that Idle horses do very well on a win 47-2te
the 12th day of July, designated to
Joe Udey.
In other instances, the trucks were ter feed consisting of all the hay, oat
be at the J. E. Crabtree residence,
reported to have done needed hauling straw, cornstalks, or sorghums they
located in section 34, Township 2
at times when laborers and horses will consume, so that little gralu is
North. Range 23. E. W. M.
That
could not well be spared from the necessary. Idleness also permits of a
the
said
precinct
number
three
shall
farms. A market gardeners’ associa more thorough mastication of the feed,
comprise all of that part of said dis
tion In Rhode Island Is said to be thus insuring proper digestion.
trict lying west of the Gilliam-Mor
operating a few trucks with trailers
row county line and north of the
and to carry produce to the city mar
Farming a Business.
north
line of section 6, 5, 4, and 3,
ket at a cost averaging only 10 cents
A farm is a business, and crop yields
Team For Sale—Weight over
per ton-mile.
(Continued on Page Three
are only one part of that business. 1400 lbs each; also harness, wag-
Frequent mention Is made, even in Studies in farm management show
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Hart.
the East, of trucks which do a regular that u farm to make money must usu- on, etc. H. T.
freighting business, charging farmers ally have a large business, must have
Bartlett Pears 4c per pound at
for the service. One Tennessee farm- good crops and live stock, and must Hanby’s orchard, Bring your own
er reported having paid a truck to have these enterprises so selected and
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containers.
haul a load of 15 hogs to market a organised on the farm that the labor
distance of ten miles, and the trip will be kept busy throughout a large
For Sale—One yearling Jersey
was made In the evening after supper, part of the year. While it is impor- heifer; a purebred but not register-
CONFECTIONERY
Used a Regular Train.
tant that a farmer avoid poor yields, ed. |25. Geo. H. Root.
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STATIONERY
Tractors with trail wagons are In he should not Judge the success of his
For Sale—158 acres of partly im
more or less frequent use In various farm by its yields alone.
proved land in Jefferson county; or
states. Including North Dakota and
will take good auto in part pay-
California. Ono Illinois man reports
Marketing by Parcel Post
ment.
Call on or write A. L. Luce.
using ten wagons drawn by one trac
Tn most communities there Is a great
47-Stp
tor and moving 1.000 bushels of wheat opportunity for marketing eggs and M. R. A., Hermiston, Ore.
at a time.
poultry by parcel post.
Often this
Bartlett Pears 4c per pound at
The great variety of local transport plan gives better satisfaction than the the Robb Bros, orchard, Bring con-
conditions In the Uniteti States la il- usual method.
And
tainers.
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AII Popular Soft ‘Drinks
Bartlett Pears 4c per pound at
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
the Robb Bros, orchard. Bring con
(In Lodge Hall)
Services will be held Friday and tainers.
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10 a. m. Sunday school.
ICE CREAM
Saturday evenings at 8 p. in Evan-
The
Hermiston
John
Herald
AUTO TRUCK IS
WINNING FAVOR
Rob er is
OFFICE
SHOE
MEN
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Full Line of Girls and Boys and Small
Children’s Shoes Just Received
We hope to make it a pleasure for the public to trade here,
where they will get "honest goods at honest prices.”
The Oak Tan Shoe Store repairing is sufficiently well known
and proven to need no comment. Send your orders by mail or ex
press and we will prepay them back to you on short notice.
A full line of men and boys’ guaranteed All-Leather Shoes—
both work and dress—that will be sold to you if you investigate
when in need of foot wear.
The Famous “Flörsheim” you all well
know.
We invite you to cell in any time and look over our new atore
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Snna
The Oak Tan Shoe Store
Hermiston. Oregon
Sam Rodgers, Proprietor
Echo Furniture & Under
taking Go
Carries a complete line of the following articles
Axminster, Congoleum, Fiber, Brussels and Velvet
Rugs, Window Shades and Rods, Picture Molding.
Cut Flowers and Floral Pieces for Funerals
We carry the
New Home Sewing Machine
Sold on monthly payments
Most everything in the home furnishing line.
We cordially invite the public in to look over our stock.
Showing goods is a pleasure not a bother.
Echo Flour Mills
Echo, Oregon
MANUFACTURERS OF
High Grade Patent
Blue Stem Flour
The Superior Product of Scientific Milling
Makes Better Bread
Try a Sack
fountain
11 a. m. Preach I n ».
7:0 p. m. Epworth League.
8:30 P m. Preaching.
2 P. ni. Sunday school. Columbia,
3 p m. Preaching. Columbia.
M. II. Gallaher, Pastor.
Christian Science
Services. Ila. m.
Subject:
"Spirit.”
gellst J. H. Moore will speak at
To Trade—For improved land
these meetings. All are invited.
anywhere on the project, 40 acres
of improved land in Benewah coun-
Sunday School, 10 a. m.
ty, Idaho, two miles from good
town.
Some timber; in fine hay.
grain and fruit belt; requires no ir-
Catholic Church
rigation.
Leslie W. Adams. Her-
Hermiston, 10:30 a. m.
miston, Oregon.
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Umatilla, 8:30 a. m.
Columbia Highway Garage
WEST SIDE
PHONE 241
Dealers for
For Sale---Saddle horse, also good
j Jersey milch cow and two calves.
Lou Rogers, near W .W. Rogers
ranch east of Hermiston.
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For Sale—On account of going
j into other business. I will sell my
home place, 20 acres, at a bargain.
See me about it. 1Y miles north
I of Hermiston. R M. Hood. 4 7tfc
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Auto Supplies and Accessories
! tin ng, or Chinese ounce.
The true
seng Is a native of northern China
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WEST SIDE
Ginseng Is a plant of the genus
| Aralla Panax, also the root of this
plant, which is highly valued as a
tonic and stimulant by the Chinese,
who ascritte to It almost miraculous
powers. The Manchurian Is most es
teemed, and sells for several taels per
gin.
and
| Korea. A quinquefolia is a very close.
; ly allied species nt the eastern Una
Motor Oils
PHONE Ml
to China as a su
the true ginseng. The on!
either ease is that of a mild
' aromatic stimulant.
Dwarf pi.
the Arali
ecies nt
the United Sta
gent root.
se pun-
DEALERS IN GRAIN AND FEED
In Cones and Packages
News stand
Cigars and Tobacco
Posloffice Bldg.
Alfalfa Hay
WE SELL IN
CAR LOTS
Alfalfa Hay
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They please practically all our customers who have given them
a trial. We recommend them on account of their unusual durabil-
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They come in every required style and size, without doubt the
most economical as well as the most comfortable and enjoyable
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