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HERALD,
HERMISTON,
HERMISTON
OREGON:
H ERALD
Published every Friday at Hermiston, Umatilla County, Oregon, in the heart of Eastern
IDLE DOLLARS
In every community there
are thousands of idle and
unproductive dollars. Idle
dollars may represent value
but they have no value to
their owners nor the com
munity until they are put
in motion.
Today there is a pleasant and profitable
job for every dollar in the land. Homes
are needed—homes which will make
better citizens, better neighborhoods, a
better town—homes which will con
tribute indirectly to the welfare of
every man, woman and child in this
community.
Loans for home-building
are good investments. You
can select your loan and
keep in close touch with it.
We shall be glad to furnish further in
formation.
Tum-A-Lum Lumber Co
R. A. Brownson, Mgr.
PHONE 111
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This is a year that most of us are planning on
confining our Christmas Gifts to the very practical
things.
We are well supplied with real merchandise
which will be useful every day in the year, and we
invite you to come in and look us over.
You will be just as welcome even
if you do not find a thinÿ you
may have in mind.
It would be useless to waste time and space
telling you of what we have. Just come in and see.
Hermiston Produce &
Supply Co.
Working Capital
Your EST working capital is your health.
Health is often lost through insufficient nour
ishment.
You will always be well nourished if you eat
our
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M. C. Athey, Editor
Entered as second-class matter, December
1906, at the postofice at dermiston, Oregon
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A REAL CHRISTMAS PRESENT
The holiday season with its joys
and its problems is upon us. What
shall we do to add to the happiness
of the occasion? Each one of us
would like not only to wish our
friends a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year, but to give them
one. We cannot do this by means
of ill-considered presents. Thought
less gifts cause the January ash can
to bulge with debris. Only when our
gifts have lasting meaning do they
carry the true message of good-will
which Is the spirit of real giving.
We can give happiness and con
tentment and safety for the future
as well as pleasure for the moment.
Such gifts are within reach of all.
They are to be found in the Savfngs
Securities of the United States Gov
ernment. From the 25 cent Thrift
Stamp to the 11000 Treasury Savings
Certificate, they will carry with them
not only the greatness of the season
but happiness for years to come. In
presenting the child a card with one
thrift stamp affixed, you bestow not
only a present but a habit which will
grow in value as the days pass, for
they will wish to fill the card. That
little gift will grow wonderfully be
fore
another
Christmas
comes
around, and the receplent will be
on the way to a life of independence.
In recommending these lasting
gifts, the Savings Division of the
Treasury does not suggest that a
single American curtail his Christ
mas giving. It suggests only that
he broaden It to include this present
which will bring future well-being
to those he loves.
Thrift Stamps, Savings Stamps and
Treasury Certificates will be on sale
throughout the year 1921. In con
tinuing the sale of Government
Savings Securities, the Government
is giving the opportunity to every
man. woman and child in the land
through the coming year to enjoy
the happiness, prosperity and con
tentment which is found in financial
Independence and security for the
future.
—Buy W. S. S. —
Suggested Item
Motor Vehicle owners who have
not applied for their 1921 licens are
urged by the Secretary of State to
do so at once in order to avoid con
gestion In the Department around
the first of the coming year and also
that they may avoid arrest by the
peace officers for failure to carry
1921 license plates after January 1.
The law will be rigidly enforced by
the Inspectors of the department.
There are now over 103,000 licened
cars in Oregon. To this time about
9,000 applications for 1921 licens
have been received. The facilities of
the Department are limited and un
less the work involved In issuing is
distributed over a reasonable period
car owners cannot expect to receive
their licens plates promptly. By de
lay they are Improving their chances
for arrest for failure to have their
1921 license by January 1, 1921.
About October 1st blanks were for
warded to all owners of motor vehic
les for applying for 1921 licens. If
any of them failed to receive blanks
it has been by reason of change of
residence not reported to the office
or failure of the mails. Application
blanks may be secured of your chief
of police or marshal, city or town re
corder. sheriff, county clerk and the
licensed motor vehicle dealers in
your locality, or by request of the
Secretary of State, Salem, Oregon.
One way to get the law of this
country universally enforced is to go
after the officials who fall to enforce
them. Public office holders will con
tinue to lallypop as long as their con
stituents set the example.
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It’s no trouble at all to earn a
hundred per cent on an investment
in this town. Just bite off a sub
scription to this sheet and the deed
is done.
Where’s that bird who was around
predicting an early winter? We want
to congratulate him on what he
doesn’t know.
You Voted Right
Keep moving, brother. Other peo
ple are too busy getting there them-
selves to get behind you and push.
You voted to elect the best man to run the
country. Now vote to “fix up” the home place be
fore the winter storms set in.
A reader wants to know how long
a congressman serves his constituents
Some of them don’t.
Storm doors, storm sash, leaky roofs, exposed
machinery, garageless cars and unprotected live
stock demand your attention.
A friendly dog wags its tail, but
a man is not necessarily a friend be
cause he wags his tongue.
“The way of the transgressor is
hard" but no harder than he makes
it himself.
A smile costs nothing but a grouch
s an expensive luxury.
Waiting is Risky
Cast your vote and then bring your problems to
Inland Empire Lumber Company
Phone 331
The safest way to get rich quick
is to marry it.
The prologue given by four little
children last Saturday at the Play
House was well rendered, and added
itmosphere to the film of Huckle-
berry Finn. Miss Phyllis Dyer couch
d the little tots who were Wesley
Blessing, Kathrine Mooney, Ruth
remins and Van Wilson.
F. N. Whitney and G. F. Elliott
ind family motored to Pendleton
Wednesday.
Needn’t Worry About That
“What am I to talk to my lady part
ner about?” asked a young man about
to go to bls first party, of an elderly
friend.
“Surely you’ll talk about the most
pleasing question of all—her beauty.”
“But If she doesn't happen to be
enutiful?”
“No matter, she’ll take your word
for It”
« The Yard of Best Quality ”
H. M. STRAW. MGR.
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If we ever have another war we
won't need an army. We have
enough speed maniacs In this coun
try to ride right over and extermi
nate any enemy.
CASH and CARRY
New» »land
Cigars and Tobacco
LOOK!
A Drop in Price on Pennsylvania
Casings
30x3—...... -.........
30x3 1-2 ..............
32x3 1-2..............
31x4...........
17.95 32x4......................
21.85 33x3.................
27.90 34x4............
30.95
35.80
37.25
37.90
For the month of Dec. I will put in a newton tested
tube with each casing bought
Knerr’s Repair Shop
First Door North of Hermiston Hotel
Christmas Candies, Nuts, Pop Corn,
Phone 415
Cluster Raisins, Dates and Figs at
reasonable prices.
They are rich, wholesome, pure and nourish
ing.
INSURANCE
FRESH OYSTERS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
City Meat Market
MOONEY & SIKEY, Prop..
PHELPS CASH GROCERY
Protect your home, business and your property
by securing a policy in a reliable company.
C. H. SKINNER, Resident Agent
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