HEBMISTOIT H E B A U ), HERMISTON*, OREGON.
much of their living, in the case of
product for the market as a fresh fitable, and a majority of local grow­ as the time, and the rooms of the have, why said report should not be
the small flock, they pick up until vegetable has forged ahead rapidly ers expect the crop to Justify itself
TURKEY GROWING
approved, the admislstrator dlscharg-
it comes time to fatten them for mar­ in the Hermiston country within the as a real money maker lu average above entitled court in the county eded, his bondsmen exhonerated and
court
house
at
Pendleton,
Umatilla
ket. The sideline flock ha8 proved past few years, and production has years in the future, particularly in
the estate closed.
satisfactory in an overwhelm­ reached a stage where the crop view of the fact that Hermiston beds County. Oregon, as the place when
ON INCREASE HERE very
Dated this 26th day of January,
and where hearing is to be had
ing majority of cases.
means * real income during spring are just attaining the age when
thereon. All persons interested are 1928.
Walter Botkin is the pioneer tur- months on many project farms.
yields of real volume are assured.
hereby notified to then and there
Robert B. McLane, Administrator.
An
example
of
the
new
way
the
Jl-Ste.
appear
and
show
cause,
if
any
they
key specialist on the project. He de-
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
YEAR OF 1927
the business and usually sells 1,000 business of farming is now often
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or more birds each year. He will not conducted by wide awake farmers is
Further Increase is in Prospect permit a chicken on his ranch, due demonstrated in the methods fallow­ IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE I
STATE OF OREGON FOR
to the fact that turkeys are likely to ed by Hermiston district farmers in
For This Year; Marketing
UMATILLA COUNTY
establishing
asparagus
growing
as
get blackhead if they run over the
In the matter of the estate of Will­
one
of
the
cash
crops
here.
Before
same ground with chickens. He start­
Done Co-operatively
iam T. Lambert, deceased.
ed on a small scale and has expanded plants were ever put Into the ground
Notice is hereby given that the un­
a
big
delegation
went
from
here
over
Turkey growing, practiced here on as he gained experience and know­
dersigned has been appointed admin-1 ■
Loose your credit and you lose everything. The
to
Kennewick,
Washington,
several
the finer points of the game.
a small scale for a number of years ledge
istrator of the estate of William T. | • cow will protect it if you give her a chance.
years
ago
on
two
or
three
special
“Turkey raising is a business with
has recently shown a rapid growth
Lambert, deceased, and ha8 qualified ,*
excursions.
and promises to become one of the many angles, and it is much better
as the law directs. All persons hav­
We solicit your cream trade with an assurance of
On these trips every available bit ing claims against said estate are re­
important projects of farmers in this for a man to start in a small way and
satisfaction.
We are always glad to mail vour sam­
district. The past year saw the most get all of the experience possible of experience of successful asparagus quired to present the same to me at
ple to the Oregon Pure Food and Dairy office for a
rapid expansion of the business to while his Investment is small, rather growers in those districts was learn the First National Bank of Hermis­
retest. We realize by giving you whftt is actually
date, and statements by growers’ In­ than plunge in and take unnecessary ed, and practical questions on cul­ ton, Oregon, with proper vouchers,
dicate that this fall’B crop of turkeys losses from mistakes that more ex­ ture, harvesting and marketing were within six months from the date
yours (no less, no more) is the secret of success for
perience might have enabled him to I asked. Then the local association hereof.
will be even larger.
us both. We test your cream while you wait. We
was formed, and a
ose contract
A local association of growers was avoid," Mr. Botkin said.
Dated this 26th day of January,
invite
you to watch the testing from start to finish.
Mrs. C. G. Brink, secretary and I with the Three Rivers Growers’ asso- 1928.
formed here last fall and contracts
general
manager
of
the
Idaho
Tur-
[elation
secured
that
provided
for
signed with the Idaho Turkey Grow­
F. B. Swayze. Administrator. 20-5
ers’ association for merketing pur­ key Growers’ association, was here marketing of the Hermiston crop by
We also carry B. B. Marvel Cream Separators
poses. The association shipped two in January to superintend receiving I the Washington co-operative. All of NOTICE OF HEARING UPON FINAL
—and
pools out of Hermiston, one early in the cleanup pool of local growers. She I this was done before a single plant
REPORT
December and the other in January. praised the quality of the birds shipp- I went into the ground for the main
Empire Milking Machines
The birds sold in these pools, two ed and complimented growers on the acreage.
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE
carloads, brought growers slightly In J quick grasp of essentials they have
Expansion of asparagus growing
STATE OF OREGON FOR
?ou to, at least, let us demonstrate our
We urge yc
excess of »20,000. Membership in the displayed in preparing birds for mar- haa been gradual. Plants on the first
UMATILLA COUNTY
line
before
buying
juying elsewhere. Let us send you to
association was not 100 per cent, and kets-
I patches set out should be on a real
In the matter of the estate of Ma­
many
satisfied
users on the project.
One of the Jobs remaining to be baslg of proHt this Beaaon according
it is estimated that approximately
ry C. McLane, deceased.
»7,000 worth of birds were sold in­ don« here is to improve the quality to growerg who have made a rea,
Notice is hereby given that the
dependently for table use. In some of breeding stock, according to Mrs. study of the crop
Th<j gprlng of 1927 wag the ,eagt undersigned administrator of the es­
cases local growers also sold for Brink’s opinion. Natural conditions
tate of Mary C. McLane, deceased,
breeding purposes, and a big increase here are idea for the business, and favoraWe of any gprlng since the
has filed his final report with the
in the numbers of breeding^tock has as breeding stock is improved and buglnegg started here, due to severe
clerk of the above entitled count and
been shown by growers holding out breeders add to their experience, the freeleg after gprlng weather had
Hermiston, Oregon
C. Warner, Agent
that the Judge of said court has de­ u
their best hens for this purpose.
Hermiston country is destined to stimulated piantg to making shoots, signated the 25th day of February,
Local conditions are described as show a profitable expansion in its I Previous seasons made the crop pro- 1928, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon ■ ■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■«■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
ideal for raising turkeys. This ap­ output of turkeys, she predicted.
plies particularly to hatch: vj and
brooding the young poults and rah FRATERNAL BODIES HOLD A
lng them until they are well grown.
A warm soil, plenty of sunshine and BIG
PLACE
IN
LIFE
OF
an abundance of water and green
feed are some of the factors that HERMISTON
AS
COMMUNITY
make the young poult happy in tho
Hermiston country.
Fraternal orders play a large part
Up to the present a majority of in the activités of the project. Many
growers have bought the big part of of the residents of surrounding
their grain feed from the Farm Bur­ towns hold memberships in Hermis­
eau Co-operative of Hermiston. Some ton lodges and attend regularly. The
produce a part of their grain, and Masonic and Eastern Star chapters,
others are planning to produce more the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs and
of it. Wheat and corn both return the Modern Woodmen of America
very satisfactory yields in many have large and enthusiastic member­
cases.
ships and count for much in the so­
Other growers have the idea in cial life of the community.
mind of hatching and brooding the #Both the Masons and Odd Fellows
turks until they are three or four formed bodies here soon after the
months old and then selling them to [ starting of the project, 20 years ago.
wheat belt farmers who can run them Of the Masonic lodge one charter
on stubble to fatten them for market. member, F. B. Swayze, still lives in
No. 10 Pails Pure Eastern Lard
Pineapple, No. 2 1-2 size cans, broken slice
Turkey eggs command a good price, Hermiston. W. R. Longhorn is the
Per p a il......................................................... 1.69
3 Cans f o r .......................................................69c
and the demand has always proved only charter member of fhe Odd Fel­
heavier than the supply.
lows still in Hermiston, though Llew­
No. 5 Pails Pure Eastern Lard
Bocano Peas (Fine Quality)
A number of Idaho growers who ellyn Brownell of Umatilla is a char'
7 Cans f o r.....................................................$1.00
have been In the business for a num­ ter member here and attends lodge.
Per p a il.......................................................... 87c
ber of years have recently been study­
Of the Rebekahs W. R. Longhorn
2 Pound Pails Snowdrift
Eagle City Corn (most grocers sell this corn for 25c)
ing conditions here and pronounced is the only original member who
Per p a il...................................................... 55c
7 Cans f o r .....................................................$1.00
the Hermiston country an ideal place still resides here. The Rebekah lodge
for raising turkeys. Some Idaho men was organized 19 years ago, a year
havB moved their headquarters here, after the Odd Fellows.
and others are giving the matter
The Eastern Star lodge is beginn­
consideration. The belief prevails in ing its 18th year here, and five of
Fels Naptha Soap
Meco Cut Stringless Beans
many quarters that the turkey bus­ the original charter members still at­
10 Bar Carton.................................................69c
7 Cans for ..................................................... $1.00
iness is destined to expand several tend the meetings here: Mr. and
fold and that within a short time Mrs. Thomas Campbell, Mr. and Mrs.
Peets Washing Machine Soap
Mission Brand Tomatoes, a Del Monte Pack
gross income from this source of the A. P. Garner and H. E. Hitt.
Per
package.....................................................
39c
7 Cans fo r..................................................... $1.00
poultry business will run well over
The lodges maintain rooms in the
»100,000.
center of the business section, and
Swift’s White Soap
White Navy Beans
The business can be classified un­ the Masons have purchased a large
10
Bars
f
o
r.......................................................
39c
10 Pounds f o r .................................................89c
der two general heads as It is prac­ corner lot on Main street and plan,
ticed here. There is the turkey spec­ at a later date, to build on their own
Sea Foam Washing Powder
Red Mexican Beans
ialist who devotes practically his property.
Large
package,
per
package............................23c
10 Pounds for................................................... 89c
whole time and energy to the breed-
Borax Steam Refined Soap
Blue Rose Rice
ing^and finishing of turkeys. His ASPARAGUS GROWN HERE
flock may include 500 or several
3 Large Bars f o r ............................................. 23c
10 Pounds f o r ................................................. 69c
AS ONE OF CASH CROPS I
thousand birds.
Much of the production to date has
been a sideline business on the part Culture o f P la n t Started Several!
of the general farmer. A start may
Years Ago, And E xpansion
5 Pound Boxes of Crackers
Kerr’s Premium Oats or Wheat Flakes
be made with a few hens. The birds
have the range of alfalfa and pas­
72c
Per Box ...........................
Has Been Gradual
Per Package, large size.......................
,39c
ture after the poults are old enough
to be allowed their freedom, and
The growing of asparagus as a
Kerr’s Hot Cake Flour
Bulk Elbo Macaroni
$27,000 REALIZED ON BIRDS FOB votes practically all of his tlme to
Î More Cows-Better Credit ;
Mutual Creamery Co.
PR1CESSMASHED
REAL CASH SPECIALS-DO NOT OVERLOOK
PRICE and QUALITY 1
Old Dutch Cleanser, 3 Cans for 25c
Full 18-Ounce Bottle Catsup, 2 Bottles for 45c
Per Package .......................................
TW O THOUSAND
23c
From one of the best strains in the Northwest.
Two year old hens, flock average last year 240
eggs. See flock and records on Genn’s Poultry
Farm, 1 mile northwest of Hermiston.
Hatches every week beginning April 15.
APRIL CHIX, 15c
MAY CHIX, 13c
Quick Naptha Soap Chips
53c
Sunbrite Cleanser
5 Cans f o r ....................
23c
Spreadwell Peanut Butter
2 Pound cans f o r ............... ............................ 45c
Minced Clams, Ten Ounce
2 Cans f o r ...................................................... 43c
SLICED DILL PICKLES, NO. 2 1-2 SIZE TINS, 2 CANS FOR 33 CENTS
Matches, 6 Box Carton
4 Pound Package Seedless Raisins
Special per Carton......................................
Waldorf Peaches, No. 2 ’/2 Size Can
19c
Special, 3 Cans f o r ......................................... 69c
Per Package ................................................... 35c
Pears, No. 2 1-2 Size Cans
3 Cans f o r .......................................................69c
25 oz. K. C. Baking Powder, 20c; 50 oz. K. C. Bak. P. 39c
These Specials good for two days, Sat. the 25th and Mon. the 27th
»
_____ ____
THREE WEEKS OLD, 35c
►
Theo Beletski, D. V. S.
Hermiston, Oregon
75c
Corn Flakes, 3 Packages 25c
Special, 2 packages for
LEGHORN CHIX
10 Pounds f o r ......
HURLY CASH GROCERY
HERMISTON, OREGON