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THE HERMISTON HERALD, HERMISTON, OREGON. The only th in g th a t keeps the boot peoples bending low u nder tbe yoke of the burden of life from day to day legger In business is customer«.'— Published every Thursday at Hermiston, Umatilla Couaty, Oregon, iu,the«heart of Eastern It Is Inconceivable th a t an A m erican Canton News. : hould be blind to th e blessing of his Oregon’s great Irrigated alfalfa fields, by the Herald Publishing Company. “ Lenine T urns H onest,“ Bays a heritage. headline. T h at was th e only way he BERNARD MAINWARING, EDITOR could tu rn .— G reenville Piedm ont. THE H E R M IS T O N Kiilere>11i<ai aecniKl-eiiuM m u tte r, llecem oer H E R.‘A L D ! » * , a t m e p u o o a h « u t H e rm is to n . Oregon 4 ❖ 4 ' canny m etropolis, whom we all ad- ♦ Subscription Rates: One Year, »2.00: Six Months, #1.00 OREGON 1025? The election In P ortlan d came out ; mire even though we do not alw ays i approve of h er activities affecting us was expected; an overw helm ing ¡eth e r sections of the state, realizes victory for th e proposed 1925 fair. No one has doubted the benefit the I full well on w hich side h er bread is exposition would confer upon P o rt i buttered. W hile th e P o rtlan d vote land and there is no question b u t is taken by the fair prom oters to in th a t the m etropolis voted In accord dicate th a t th e ir m easure will curry I triu m p h an tly in the sta te a t large, w ith Its Interests. j we know up th is way th a t it is due The real fig h t how ever is ahead. Governor Olcott has called a special ' to receive h ard sledding in the ru ral ¡d istricts. F in d in g th e ir tax burden session of the leg islature to pass the sta te wide m illage tax for the fair. already onerous, th e farm ers gener T his w ill be referred to the voters ally are opposed to it, an d do not who are the court of the laBt uppeal hesitate to say so. Its only hope lies in the question of w hether the tax in th e a ttitu d e of th e population cen ters, whose people may w an t to a t will be voted. There seems to be some doubt if tend an o th er big Oregon fair, and th e legislature will pass the fair may also consider th a t th e ir cities m easure as m any of th e up-state will reap some indirect commercial representatives arc certain to oppose. benefit. However, P endleton’s action It is to be expected, however, th a t in voting down every im provem ent the m easure will be approved by the m easure on h er local ballot w ith one legislature, especially as such ap exception, and in even disapproving proval is not final. It merely gives her presum ably essential city budget the people their chance to vote on it is not a hopeful sign. and they are the power th a t should THAT WORD “AFFORD” decide the question anyway. Sanford (F la .) H erald No one can doubt th a t the sen ti W hen a m erchant talk s about “ a f m ent in this p art of the sta te is at present opposed to th e tax. W h eth fording” ad v ertisin g , he is g ettin g er it will rem ain th is way may be eady for a r t live m erch an t to take doubted, but If the election were held his trade aw ay from him. People do now it is pretty certain th a t the fair not “afford” ad v ertisin g any more would be defeuted In th is county by than the man w ho needs a su it of clothes "affo rd s” them . It is not a a big m ajority. question of “affo rd in g ” advertising, Both of the Pendleton papers were boosting for the fair In the summ er it is a v ital necessity. and both are now attac k in g the 6tate wide t s x ' This Is probably a fair Indication of th e way sen ti m ent Is sw inging in th e county. This paper hopes th e fair m ay he held and would be w illing to see the proposed tax voted, b u t no one can Ignore th e fact th a t present senti m ent is not ru n n in g th a t way. Il times do not Improve and tax payer? become more free w ith th e ir money the fa ir tax w ill be defeated unless the city of P ortland rolls up a large enough m ajority in its favor to over ride the protests of th e outside country. A b etter plan would be for the legislature to reviso the financial plan of th e fair to conform w ith the benefits to be derived. Those parts of the sta te w hich will profit most should pay most and those which will profit leust should pay least Otherw ise the districts remote from P ortland are going to sw at the fair tax hard. A nother m urderer has been se n t enced to hang. It is Just possible th a t If th is continues m urder may lose some of Its present popularity. WHAT OF 1925 1 W eston Lender Portland voted four to one fttr the 1925 fair. P ortland know s of coins» th at th e a falr will be of direct and positive benefit to her. Oregon-» <r <r •> <r 4 <r 'e . OREGON PRESS COMMENT <• The problem s of th e schoolboy « serve to keep the home sires le a rn ♦ * ing.— New York Telegram . . ❖ 4 ♦ 4 4 4 4 Scrapping b attlesh ip s to th e am ount of $500,000,000 seems an aw ful waste. If women had the Job they’d m ake them over Into some th in g useful.— Benton County Cour ier. If Germany really w an ts to get ■ id of Bergdoll, all she has to do Is to declare w ar.— New York Evening MaiL ' T he only concern th a t seems to be m aking money in Russia is th e gov ern m en t p rin tin g office.— Seattle Ju d g in g from dope, Hood R iver Times. county is about tile only one in th e The present situ atio n affords con sta te th a t does not cherish the idea th a t It will provide th e next govern siderable food for thought, if hash can be called food.— B irm ingham or.— Hood R iver News. News. It is really sta rtlin g th e way And then, a ta riff w all keeps our w recks occur in P o rtlan d . J u s t th in k ! in th e first 15 days of th is A merican goods' from being* seized m onth th ere were 575 w recks. I t is upon by cheap foreign money.— B ir enough to m ake a ped estrain long m ingham News. for w ings so th a t he could fly over M anufacturers rep o rt autom obile the d anger zones.— Am ity S tandard. is w ith in the reach of all. In Naw T here is a notion p rev alen t th a t York all arc w ithin reach of the au towns, countries, sta te s and individ tomobile.— W all S treet Jo u rn al. uals can borrow them selves rich. It The D utch G overnm ent is plan can not be done. E very cent bor n ing to build a la rg e r navy so th a t rowed m ust be paid back w ith in te r est. Borrowed money, w h eth er it Is it can take a more im p o rtan t p a rt in in th e shape of bonds, w arran ts, the discussion about cu ttin g it down. m ortgages, notes or Just Jawbone, is — Indianapolis S tar. deferred grief.— Blue M ountain W ell, we guess every pdssible Eagle. means of lig h ten in g the tax burdeu Plan This Winter BUILD IN THE SPRING , All indications show that lumber prices have reach ed rock bottom. There are so many new homes needed that it is only rea sonable to expect build ing costs to increase with spring demand. Select a design for your new home. Place the con tract for the material now. Huild as soon as the weather will permit. A new spaper ed ito r relates th is has received the careful considera story about a green reporter. lie tion of our statesm en now except not was h urried off to w rite up th e m u r spending so much money.— Ohio der of a w ealthy m an u factu rer. Af S tate Journal. te r describing the details g rap h ical A truckload of baggage belong ly he concluded w ith th is sentence: ing to visitin g diplom ats was h it by "F o rtu n ate ly for th e deceased, he a stree t car, b ut n ot enough dam age had deposited all his loose money in A CHANCE FOR ALL wes done to make the baggage sp rin g th e bank the day before, so th a t he P h ilad elp h ia Ledger a leak.— W ashington Post. The young man w^ho says he h as ho practically lost n o th in g b ut his life.” chance w illfully ignores the fact th a t — W eston Leader, Pullets Need Dry Straw no “ golden age” of the past, In any Poultrym en should not attem p t to 4 .j. .j. •> land, ever presented such golden op- economize on straw litte r a t th is nortunitles as America offers him to ❖ ❖ tim e of year. W ith such unusual day. . , * BRIEF AND TO THE POINT 4 wet w eather litte r will absorb dam p If th e re is “ no chance” for those •5» 4 who come on the sta te to play th e ir 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ness and get soggy quickly. I t Is a good plan to s tir the straw a t n ig h t □art In the dram a of life, w hat Gerninny is the lund of promise.— which practice tends to keep the birds "hancc is th ere for those who are A shville Times active. Clean th e litte r o ut each born a thousand years from today? week if necessary as clean, dry straw A tax a day keeps norm alcy aw ay. Many, m any cen tu ries ago Solo w ill promote exercise th a t helps to mon, In a fit of blues, said th e re was — New York E vening Telegram . fill the egg basket. It doesn’t take nothing new u n d er the sun. B ut The pence left us taxes, b u t taxes many eggs a t present prices to pay m much has happened since Solomon leave us no rcacc.— G reenville P ied for a bale of straw .-—O. A. C. E x th a t It sometim es seems as if hardly mont. perim ent station. uiythlng happened before Solomon. The best th in g about America is S an ta Claus w ill settle th e buyers’ W an t Ads B ring Results not a m ountain or a river, a m agnifi strik e .— Boston Shoe and L eath er R e cent. city or a renow ned cascade, a porter. noble building or even a g reat m an; the best th in g is the chance it offers c i s b b i b b s q s s s i i b b b b ü i i b i b s b b b b b b b b b b b b b b s to each on a level w ith all to m ake hts way to th e fro n t and to w in a mccess of the rig h t sort. One w horls aw are of America and With two big office* g the privelege. of an A m erican be- « PENDLETON and PORTLAND ■ 'omes very w eary of th e ta lk of pes- ■ a im lsis who rail a t fate because ' Is prepared to handle the business of J heir lot has been cast in w ith the Eastern Oregon better than ever before b nnnjfest destiny of th is glorious land if ours. Our Specialtie» » " If they would but look abroad and j f they could b u t r e s iz e how others' < Farms, Mills, Camps, Hotels, Garages, Etc. * earn for th e blessed boon they We Negotiate Leases and Rentals « corn! To strick en races .and to Wire Rush Orders at O ur'Expen*. J 1 g a 3 Crib Blankets PIONEER EMPLOYMENT CO. Portland Office U N. Second St. P hone 331 “ The Yard of Best Quality ” H. M. STRAW. MGR. Exclusive Representatives of National Builders Bureau HITT Ladies’ Hand Bags The all leather kind, suitable for Christmas gifts, S.I.SO to Sb.50. Handkerchiefs Delicious Wholesome Confectionery GUNS' Tasty Stationery For Women —and— AMMUNITION A FULL LINE B B B News stand Cigars and Tobacco No Hunting Signs at Herald Office Jj iB B I B B B B B B B B B B a f l B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B ■ 4 B B B B B B B a B f lB B B f lB B ilB E Ü 2 U ^ d Q a J > 4 U 4 d d « S S a iia i a C O N F E C T IO N E R Y S T A IIO N E R Y -F O R - " b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b In new and attractive patterns and colors at $2, îfLîlk ê'-iurrl • SEE s Pendleton Office U S E . Webb St. Phon. «76 Til* only Employment Office in Eaitern Oregon with Connection* in Pert land Inland Empire Lumber Company <*<✓ INTEREST ON *3O 0O - In attractive patterns in Holiday boxes, 75c to $2.50 per box, J to the box INVESTED IN IMPLEMENTS-<S CHRISTMAS CARDS, 5c and 10c r Bonnie B Veils W E A K AND T E A R ON IMPLEMENTS-2 0 % i ♦ l0 0 —’ 600 88 In new designs and popular colors at 10c. This Is a real bargain. TOTAL DEBIT- Art Linen for Table Runners Always In demand at this season, at »1 per yard. *7 8 0 » All linen quality. Men’s Belts Y In the new styles, very attractive and Jn demand for Holiday presents. 75c to «1.50. INTEREST ON *4 5 0 » LWE3TE0 IN SKED-6X* 2 7 « • e *3 0 0 0 » m or thiif Suspenders In the best grades, prired 75c to »t 50 IN IMPLEMENTS - 6% - ‘ Slip Grip Cuff Links Tor the French cuff; tlie kind that does not need to be taken off, with safety catch, at 75 c to <1 no. Tie Clasps «1» “ T h t B ts l o f (iooJ Servie«“ r. ♦ SHED-10% • 45« TCÇAL DEEJT- *402 t U '* ’ In modest designs at SOC. H e r m is to n P ro d u c e & S u p p ly C o . IÖ 0» W E A R AND TEAR ON MACHIHEPY-3X-240 « 2Z22 Saves .."J u /v j’rirma.n, A. C M * : • • TUM-A-LUM LUMBER COMPANY ■ R. A. Brownton, Mgr. 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