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—* 4 1 HERMISTON DAIRY AND HOG SHOW, OCTOBER 8 AND 9 T he H ermiston H erald VOL. XV HERMISTON. UMATILLA COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1920 - DAIRY AND HOG SHOW WILL BE BIG EVENT THIS TEAR k‘ Interest is perking up in the Dairy® and Hog Show which will be held in AMERICAN LEGION STARTS Hermiston October 8th and 9th, and PEPPY WINTER MEETING from all appearances the attendance to the show will be a record breaker. .The Public Library in Hermiston Construction has started on the was the scene of a great deal of fun new hog sheds which will have a for the boys of the recent war. At number of pens for the proper dis the regular meeting held Thursday play of pure bred hogs. The con evening, September 16, the boys had struction of this shed is in keeping a jolly good time. with the policy of the directors of A short business meeting was held the show who intend to make consid arranging for a smoker to be held erable improvements each year in the during the Dairy and Hog show, a way of buildings to exhibit the large program for Armistice Day, including increasing number of exhibitors of the official presentation of the Vic pure bred stock. tory medal, a foot-ball game in the The Hermiston Dairy and Hog afternoon and in the evening the an show is attracting unusual interest nual Legion ball. this year on account of the extensive The boya formed a ring and staged development of pure bred stock on some wild battles with the gloves, the project. People from neighbor while on the side lines and between ing counties are learning that the events some of the “old timers” Umatilla project shelters some of the tried to make the galloping babies best stock in the northwest, and are talk to them. coming to the big show tp have a After the boxing the entertainment look at the exhibits. committee produced a big box of ham Besides the dairy and hog exhib sandwiches with several gallons of its, Miss Van Duesen will have an ex cider and a pot of coffee to tap off tensive display from the Home Dem the evening. onstration Bureau wh.ch promises to All ex-service men are invited to eclipse anything ever attempted in come to the meeting held the first this line. The exhibits will attract Wednesday, in every month. wide spread attention, as the Home Demonstration Bureau is doing fine SAYS HERMISTON ROUTE TO work and all the ladies are enthus ROUND-UP IS THE BEST WAY iastic about it. In the Portland Oregonian of Sep The exhibits from dairy and hog raisers will be greater this year than tember 12, W. T. Noel of Pendleton “Motorists bound for the ever, and keen competition is prom says: ised to all the raisers of this pure Round-Up should be sure to turn to bred stock. Exhibitors have • all the left for Arlington after crossing ready fattened up their stock for the the John Day river. This is the route show, and those who attend this year via Hermiston and it leads to the will see the best stock in the Pacific new highway at Arlington.” The recent rains have improved the northwest. ■ The West End Community School roads greatly and tourists all over Fair will be held in connection with the Northwest are planning to drive the Dairy and Hog Show and prizes to the Round-Up. % are offered for the best display of various vegetable, live stock and do RECLAMATION SERVICE TO mestic science products. The children START ON McKAY CREEK are all ready for the fair and the dis- We have just received the informa play will be large and varied. tion that the local office of the Rec lamation Service has been authorized to continue its investigations on the NEEDLEWORK EXHIBIT FOR McKay Creek dam sight. THE DAIRY AND HOG SHOW This does not mean that construc tion work will start soon. There are The women’s committee of the many things the Service must learn home economy and needlework ex in regard to the status of the land to hibits for the Dairy and Hog Show, enable them to know if the project is feasible. October 8th and 9th, met at the Li It is, however, gratifying to know brary last Thursday night. A ten that the Services thinks favorably tative premium list was worked out, enough of the project to continue its which was submitted to the board. investigations. As soon as they have approved it the The Gospel Tent Meetings list will be published. It is the pur The evangelistic services being pose of the women to have exhibits held in the tabernacle on Main and from every neighboring community Fourth streets under the auspices of and prizes will be offered for a wide the Free Methodist church are in creasing in interest. Some seem to range of household activities. have confused this meeting with the “Holy Rollers” and “Tongues” peò- | pie but we would emphatically state West Side Property Sold Ben Smith has become owner of ! that we have no affiliation or sym- the 20 acre tract on the west side j pathy with these movements. It is not our purpose in the meet- formerly owned by Fred W. Stevens. Ings to abuse any one but to preach The entire piece of land is in alfalfa the Gospel which Is the power of and the. equipment of the place went God unto salvation to every one that believeth." Services every night with it. this week at 7:30, also next week. You are cordially invited to attend any or all of these services. Telephone Representatives Here At the weekly meeting of the Com- mereiai club the regular business Hermiston Girl is Chosen Third Time Dorothy Briggs will leave Sunday was transacted. The principal in terest centered around the presence for Salem, where she will be one of of Messrs. Boyle and Butcher, spec the participants in the stock judging ial representatives sent out from the contests. This is the third time Dor othy has shown stieh a knowledge of telephone company from Portland. In local judging contests that They are here to look over the farm points ... . .. been sent on to represent the • line situation, the section under dis she has . ... a. . . , . , project at the State Fair in Salem. cussion being northwest of town, about 30 families desiring service. Party of Matrons Go East The matter of better service for Mrs. J. A. Peed, Mrs. N. W. Bloom, the whole community will also be gone over while the Portland men Mrs. Bert Haneline and Mrs. J. A. Scott made up a party of ladies leav are in town. ing for the east the first of the week. The first three ladies go to Indian- Be Sure to Register Don't forget to register before Oct apolis, Fort Wayne and Huntington. ober 2nd. O. C. Young, in E. P Indiana, respectively, and Mrs. Scott Dodd’s office will have charge of the goes to North Dakota to visit rela- books Prompt registration will save much time and trouble for everybody Study Club Meets on election day as you will here to The members of the Young Wom- be sworn in at that time if you don't en’s Study Club met at the home of register. Mrs. A. C. Voelker Tuesday afternoon to resume their studies for the year. Moro Man Buys in Columbia In response to roll call many in instructive current Wade Noble of the Columbia dis- teresting and Mexico were rev lewed. trict has sold his 20 acre piece of events In Mrs Adams gave a splendid paper land to a Mr. Bartlett of Moro. Ore- on the policies of the new president. Mrs Voelker led In the discussion on the Binet intelligence tests which Dr W. W Illsley and his wife are coming Into use In our education- Star al Institutions. After the program light refresh Wednesday night at a reception given in their honor In the Masonic hall. ments were served by the host ess. in- eluding a birthday take in honor of AMERICAN LEGION WILL DELEGATES BACK FRDM HOLO BIG SMOKER SOON IRRIGATION CONGRESS The American Legion has arranged for a big card of local talent during the Dairy and Hog show. An effort is being made to get at least one bout of outside men who are exceptionally good. - The boys regret that the main at traction in the smoker held earlier in the summer did not come off at that time and an effort will be made to secure it for this event. Details in regard to the card will appear in next week’s issue and we are assured it will be.worth while. The seating capacity of the Audi torium will be somewhat better than last time and everyone wanting a ringside seat are invited to make res ervation early. •I. F. McNaught and E. P. Dodd returned from Seattle last week where they attended the Northwest Irrigation and Development Conven tion. They report a most interesting NO. 2 REP. N. J. SINNOTT VISITS COUNTY NORTHERN 99 * By L. A. Hunt Representative Sinnott, who made ELABORATE PRODUCTION COM Five hundred delegates from five ING TO THE PLAY HOUSE a splendid address on reclamation at session. the Hermiston Field Day held by the A young and beautiful girl donates farmers of the Umatilla project, ac companied the County Agent and A. one kiss to be sold at auction at a W. Cobb to Boardman Saturday night charity bazaar. Among the bidders and Sunday night, and Sunday in are three rivals for her band—a company with S. H. Boardman made struggling young physician, a prof- a tour of the West Extension project essional actor and a millionaire. Nat and was greatly impressed with the urally the latter wins easily, but the remarkably short time required for kiss does not come up to expectations. the farmers to obtain returns from The young physician's distinguished their land. , looking mother sympathizes with him One illustration which in one form over the girl's indifference to his at or another was duplicated times with tentions. Also, two stage managers out end, was that of Professor Lar- who are present offer the girl an op sen. who last spring began the plow portunity to become art actress. She ing of his forty-acre tract and before asks time to consider and that night the summer was over had the entire three girl chums who are visiting her forty acres tn cultivation. Of this, The High School is still lacking a offer varied advice. about the middle of May. he sowed teacher. Mrs. Putnam, an able and PLANS TO BE MADE SOON With the dawn of a new day the ten acres alfalfa from which he han TO BEAUTIFY CEMETERY story merges into symbolism. experienced teacher is helping out by already cut 18 tons of measured bay substituting each forenoon and teach The girl is now called Everywom and has another crop yet to put up. There has existed for a number of ing American history, physiology and years a cemetery board in Hermis- an, her maid, Conscience, and her insuring at least 2 % tons per acre, general science. ton. Members of this board are as three best friends are Youth. Beauty, from alfalfa seeded as late as the F. B. Swayze, C. S. Me Last week we reported that the follows: Naught, J. T. Hinkle, Thos. Campbell and Modesty. To Everywoman, In middle of May. He ‘has twenty-four High School had contributed $22.65 John Wurster, W. H. Skinner and J. her mirror, appears Flattery and the acres of corn averaging approximate- to the Til Taylor memorial fund, H. Reid. , character of Nobody, the ever pres ly eight feet high, several ueres of Shortly after the Round-Up the ent, is also introduced. Flattery begs This week the boys and girls of the potatoes and garden sluff. upper five grades have swelled the Commercial club will call a mass Everywoman to go upon the stage of These are the examples which it is meeting, where it is probable a new amount to $31.55. committee will be named, composed life and seek his master, King Love hoped will convince the Reclamation The sixth grade boys have bought of men more vitally Interested in the the First, Everywoman’s Interpreta Service that irrigation on the John a new foot ball and are enjoying the cemetery, and with the cooperation tion of this suggestion Is a determi Day and West Extension is not a fail- of the Civic Club, plans will be made game. to fence the grounds, plant trees and nation to accept the manager's offer ute. . Mr. Sinnott's visit at this time has Two new pupils have been added otherwise make improvements there. to go upon the stage. The young physician, whose sym particular significance because of the to the fourth grades. Improvements Noted This Week Miss Smith and her third grade A. J. Strader did some fine work bolic name is left in doubt, proposes fact that the Reclamation Service at pupils are happy over the arrival of in smoothing up the city streets last to Everywoman und is rejected. In Hermiston is recommending, und Di their new black board and the teach week, dragging a scraper behind a spite of the objections of Modesty and rector Davis of the Reclamation Ser er’s desk. The third grade is occupy truck, covering up troublesome mud the pleadings of the young physic vice from the Department at Wash holes and generally improving the ian’s mother, who is now called ington is visiting Hermiston with the ing the new room in the basement condition of the streets. fitted up during the summer. A new cement side walk has been Truth, Everywoman decides to take idea of co-operating the recommend James Hall. Dorothy Briggs and constructed in front of the Western up the life of the stage and so is ations to begin construction of Me- , Land & Irrigation company’s office. menaced by the actor, now known as Kay creek reservoir on McKay creek. Earl Bensel are lopking forward to The new signs are up at all the their trip to the State Fair next week principal turns of the highway going Passion, and the millionaire, now cal- a tributary to the Umatilla river, to take part in the stock judging con through town. Inasmuch as Oregon led Wealth. The stage managers In We may be prone to think that the test which is held for the members of has the unenviable reputation of be turn are known as Bluff and Stuff building of this reservoir way over the poorest marked state for au and their press agent is called Puff. In Umatilla county means nothing to the Boys and Girls Clubs. These ing tomobile tourists tn the United States Almost over night Every woman is the people of Heppner. However, students were selected by County there is comfortable feeling In Agent Bennion and the expenses of knowing Hermiston will be a bright acclaimed as a great star. At first tile storage of this dam which will be spot for travelers. she resists the temptations that beset a mile lone, and 100 feet high,•will the trip will be paid by the state. •her. But she soon acquires temper be 70,000 aere feet of water and be Mr.i Marxen is planning to repair ADDITIONAL LOCALS ament and Spenly accepts the atten cause of the fact that the land to be the Auditorium and make It comfort irrigated has a return flow of about able for use in cold weather. The Father Butler went to Pendleton tions of Wealth and a new suitor cal 30 per cent it will mean not less than led Lord Witless. But still faithful board of directors of the School Thursday. to her quest for King Love, Every- 100,000 acre feet of water available Movie have decided to discontinue woman mistakes Passion for him, al for irrigation lu Umatilla and Mor- Homer Eperson of Bend, is visiting the Movie temporarily until the hall lows herself to kiss him, but finally tow counties. It Is a fact not gener with his sister, Mrs. P. B. Slscel this is put into good condition and until discovers her error. She rejects Pas ally known that 30.000 acres of Irri some needed repairs are made on the week. sion, but Modesty has left her— to bo gable land are now under the pres- picture machine. The managers have Louis Garner left the first of the come a wandering exile. Passion eilt canal built from the Umatilla some good things in store for the pat week for Portland where he will con promptly consoles himself with the river into Morrow county. Of this rons when the doors open again. • at the present time there i.i only wa tinue his studies in the dental col- beautirt woman called Vice. • The annual Teachers' Institute will lege. In the course of a sumptuous ban- ter for 4,600 acres, which amount has be held earlier this year than usual. quet given by Wealth, he begs Every already been sold and there are lots County Superintendent Green an The Ladies’ Aid of the Methodist woman to be his, declaring that he is of people trying to get more land. nounces the dates to be October 20 church will meet with Mrs. George King Love. However, Everywoman With the construction of the McKay and 22. Patterson Wednesday, September 29, soon learns that he dees not want creek reservoir will become almost One of the bright boys in the geog at 2:30 p.m. • her unless Youth and Beauty are ever immediately available water for a raphy class informed the teacher present and she refuses him. • At farge area of the remaining portion that a volcano is a mountain that is. Mrs. J. D. Rice of Stites, Idaho, this juncture Passion, longing for of this land. It is a foregone con- sick at the stomach. Another one was in town Tuesday, leaving on the revenge, has Dissipation steal away elusion that the construction of the said that a farm is a portion of the motor for Pendleton where her son- creek reservoir will at least Beauty to be held for a ransom. Ev- McKay earth with a fence around it. in-law, Myron Hunt, is in the hos- erywoman flees from the house of i elesse water for 12.000 acres more The girls of the High School start- pital. From there she will go to land In Morrow county, which will Wealth In a panic, taking Youth and td practicing basket ball this week Heppner to visit her daughter, Mrs. practically double the irrigable terri Conscience with her. under the coaching of Mrs. E. J. O'Sullivan. tory in this county. With Beauty lost, Bluff and Stuff Among other things of interest to Kingsley. There were two full The High School Movie will dis quickly dispense with the services of the people of Morrow county, Repre- teams olit and the prospects for a continue giving shows until the Aud theatrical star. tentative Sinnott said, that the last good basket ball season are promis- itorium is repaired. As soon as the Everywoman as Still seeking Love and heeding a sug E «publican congress had Increased • Ing. building has been remodeled, they gestion of Youth about the love of the Reclamation funds from 10 Io 15 Saturday will start their regular gambling, Everywoman stakes all her million dollars, which In view of the evening performances with the best Communicated Letter wordly goods In a great gambling fact that the original funds were on I have lived on the Umatilla pro-1 films they can secure. hall In the hope of winning a clew ly $120,000,000 is no Inconsiderable ject for nearly ten years, and like all to Love. She loses everything and amount. Added to this he said was the R. Jackson, our new pas other residents . have F. -, ' „ . been . proud I- Rev. , . - ----- In the same game Lord Witless is al the record of having passed the house of our progress and all that goes to tor of the Methodist church, arrived , , , .... yr. .611 so ruined and kills himself. from the Public Lands Committee make a good community. community, But twice in Hermiston last Friday. He will * of which he Is chairman, a bill ap- New Year ’ s Eve finds Everywoman has | occupy the pulpit next Sunday at within the .year the thought I propriating »250,000,000 for Soldier brought a blush to my face and I ean-1 the services in Mack's hall In the and Youth, poverty stricken, wander morning at 11:00, the evening at ing in the streets. Father Time bec- Relief and Reclamation. This bill is not longer keep silent. ons and Youth leaves Everywoman now In the hands of the Irrigation Why, may I ask, do our old Civil 7:30. forever. IIn desperation Everywom committee of the Senate of which War Veterans have to take a back | seat? This occurred at the Decora- Prizes will be given in the dir- an tries Io sell herself to Wealth. He the Oregon Senator, Mr. MeNary, In tion Day services and also on Friday ferent departments of the women's however, will have nothing to do chairman. He said he could see no reason. If this bill could pass the Sen at the funeral of one of their own exhibition of Domestic Arts and Do- with her, now that Youth and Beauty ate, why the John Day project might are gone. It is then that Everywom comrades. This is the first place I mestic Economy at the Dairy and Hog not stand a good chance for favorable an finds that Nobody Is her friend. ever saw It occur. Surely, the cause | show. Mrs. J. T. Hinkle is In charge consideration, provided that the en for which these old soldiers fought of the exhibits and all interested may As the chimes ring cut the New Year, gineers could convince the Reclama Truth, and Conscience leave the great should be dear to the heart of every call on her for information. church acros atbe street. Falling at tion Service that It was * feasible American, the preservation of our —---- project. United States and honorable institu- Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Jenkins and the feet of Truth, Everywoman de During the last week Professor clares she is ready now to follow her. tions, and their age and" so few of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Corwin from Powers and a man from the Depart- To the modest cottage of Truth them, should give them respect and Culver, Oregon, arrived In Hermiston ment of Horticulture have been preference everywhere. It is only a yesterday afternoon driving over the now journeys Everywoman and there spending a considerable time making They came to look over discovers that the young physician very short time that we will have highway. tests of the soil of the John Day pro son of Truth, is the Love for them with us. Cannot the young the project with a view in settling If the ject arid report by the elimination of whom she has made her long pilgrim men give them the precedence for yet they can find land suitable. some of the sand hills or coarser age. Modesty, who has been taken a little while? Forty years henee sands and putting the available wa in and cared for by Truth and Love, they, themselves, will be the old sol- Portland Man Buys Here ter on the better land that this is a Frank Miles of Portland has pur- quickly recovers and Love declares perfectly feasible project This pro- diers, so let us give the present day P. Dodd, what is I that Beauty will soon be ransomed ject originally cost $125 per aere but chased from old comrades all honor due them upper place," of 25 ! by Right Living. In a quarrel over by taking In the new land and cut- known as his Signed: A Member of the Wom- an’s Relief Corps Auxiliary to the acres south of town and took pos-Vice, Wealth and Passion go do (Continued on page six ) session this week. into the Waters of Oblivion HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Grand Army of the Republic. Western states were present at the University of Washington where the meetings were held tn Meany Hall of that institution. Resolutions were adopted support- ing the activities of the Western States Congress held last year at Salt Lake City, and asking Congress for $250,000.000 to begin new recla- ■mation work. A strong desire to uni fy public sentiment In reclamation matters was demonstrated. Mr. McNaught and Mr. Dodd ser ved on the Organizations and Resolu tions committees. James Kyle of Stunfield and W. B. Hinkle of Echo were also present.
