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PUBUSHED EVERY FRIDAY BY ROGER W MOE SUBSCRIPTION RATES $1 50 * ix Month* T h w Month* Entered as second class matter March 12. 19U# at the post office at H osier, O regon, under the A c t o f M arch 3. 1*7». MOS1ER BULLETIN MOSIER, WASCO COUNTY, OREGON, FRIDAY, JULY i>7, 1917. VOL. I \ ONE MOSIER MAN HOOD RIVER EXEMPT NEWS NOTES FROM IN FIRST DRAFT ON THE FIRST CALL CONUNTY AGENT Why go to Portland for your Dental work when yc>u can have it done in The Dalles for the same money you pay in Portland, and done as well, and oftimes better, by expe rienced Reliable and Registered Dentist who have had years o f experience? No commissions paid in this office. All work inspected by the manager and owner before leaving this office. Why go to a one horse concern, where you are de layed for days and even weeks? In this office there is no delay or putting off. We attend to your work promptly and at once. All work guaranteed fifteen years. PORTLAND PAINLESS DENTIST 30 5 Second Street Phone Main 3831. TH E DALLES, ORE. N orth Beach T h e R E A L REST RE SO R T o f the North Pacific Coast is now • reached b y R a il o r Steam er from Portland. LOW ROUND-TRIP FARES UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM The name o f Leslie O. Root, whose serial number is 924, ia included in the list o f those drawn on the first draft from Wasco county, his number being called on the 288th draw, and is the 36th person to be drawn on the county list. The official quota of Wasco county ia 23 men to be drafted. Adju- I tant General White has announced the names o f the first 46 (double the quota) j on the list, exclusive o f Indians, as 1 the ones who are called for examina- 1 tion. Mr. Root did not claim exemp- | tion. The local exemption l»card, composed I o f Sheriff Levi Chrisman. County Clerk L. B. Fox and Dr. J. A. Reuter, planned to send out the official notices I to the first 46 men on the county s draft list on Tuesday o f this week. The men will be ordered to report within seven days from the date of the notice. It seems almost certain that it will require at least the calling o f 60 men ' and possibly 80 by the exemption hoard ; to secure the quota for Wasco county. I A total o f 317 were conscripted in this | county, which includes the drawings up to 3000 in Washington and are all 1 that have been supplied to the uress. : Those who come after 317 in Wasco I county will be compelled to wait until ! the government sends out the official 1 lists, in order to leave the position of their numbers. The second call will ; probably include all on the list o f 317 I in this county. Following are the names, serial numbers and order drawn in the county o f the men conscripted in Mosier: 924 Leslie O. Root, 36. 905 Nathan P. Sturgess, 89. 923 Lee Roy Evans, 131. 900 Philip Templemire, 151. 889 Roger W. Moe, 178. 906 Morris C. Woods, 190. 926 Tom Moe, 203. 919 Chas. Yates, 205. 911 Donald C. Littlepage, 252. Of the nine men drawn, four, Leslie O. Root, Nathan P. Sturgess, Tom Moe, and Donald C. Littlepage, are married. INFORMATION FOR MEN UNDER DRAFT and a New B ooth Folder upon application to nearest O W'. A*. A*. & N. Agent, or by writing W m .M rM urray,G eneral Passenger Agent, Portland • , * i ' \ . V- lu ' M V \ % '. , i ? ■---■ '■ . i T J. W. ALLEN Attorney-at-Law TIIE DALLES OREGON DR. WILLIAM MORTON POST D E N T IS T R oom s I and 1 Hall Building Phone 2401 H OOD RIVER. ORE. Are You Pleased with the glasses your are wear ing? I f n o t c o m e to my office with your eye troubles and headaches. I fit glasses, that one thing I do, and fit them right. Over 30 years’ practice has placed me where it is no experiment. Many o f the leading physicians and surgeons not only send their patients with eye trouble and headache to me, but come themselves, which means I have gained their confidence. Personal attention in all cases. F R E E C O N S U L T A T IO N D erby & S tearn s L aw yers HOOD R IV E R . OREGON Dr. G eo. A . Cutting O ffice* with I). Lindquist, the Lending Jeweler 307 E. 2nd St.. The Dalles, Ore. A ll S h o e s in Stock for less than wholesale factory prices Quality in most cases better than the new stock. NICH O L & C O M P A N Y Within a few days official lists of 1 the draft serial numbers, showing the order in which they were drawn, in the lottery at Washington, will reach the various county exemption boards. Following receipt o f these lists, the hoards will notify the men called up j on the first draft. Until then it will not be necessary for those subject to call on the first j draft to report. But as soon as they receive notification from their boards, S they must report promptly on the dav \ designated. The first Btep taken by each board wil1 he to post in a conspicuous place a list containing the names o f all the I men registered in its county or dis- j trict, in the exact order in which they will be called on the first and all suc ceeding drafts. And copy o f this list will also be given the press for publi- | cation. Let it be emphasized again that this list will have not only the names of the men to be called out on the first draft, but of every man registered, in the order in which he must be called. No person whatsoever has any author ity to change this order. Having posted this list and given a copy to the press, the hoard will then notify by letter every man called up on the first draft. Each man will be directed to appear before the hoard for physical examination on a specified date, which will be within seven days o f the mailing o f the notice. Failure to receive this notice will not be accepted as an excuse for not appearing on the day set. The burden o f appearing when he is called is on the man him self; there is a heavy penalty for failure to answer the call. Remember, that regardless of whether a man intends to apply for exemption or discharge, he must appear for physical examination on the day set. He has seven days from the [Misting of the list and the mailing of the notice to him by the board in which to file application for exemption, and 10 more ¿1 days in which to file proof. And remember again, that no claims for exemption because o f employment in necessary industries, including agriculture, can be considered by your county exemption board. Such a claim must be made to one of the three district appeal hoards, at Portland, Eugene, or La Grande. It can only he made then after the man has passed his physical examination and been certified by the county board as called for military service and not exempt. After you have appeared before your county exemption board and passed the physical examination, it will still be some time before you will actually be called out to join the army. You will be notified when it ia time for you to report for service. Notice to Stockholders Ice Cream Soft Drinks Dr. H. L. Dumble Physician and Surgeon Telephone«: O ffice 1241 Residence ISSI of All Kinds ARTH UR PH ARM AC Y C J. E. CARLSON SHOE A N D H ARN ESS R E PAIRIN G H ARNESS SUPPLIES MOSIER OREGON A special meeting of the stockhold er» o f the Moeier Valley Telephone Company is hereby called to he held in Lamb’ s Hal! si sia hour o f 10 A. M, on the 1st day o f August. 1917. Said meeting is called for the purpose of electing a director and voting on a change of rates in said company. All stockholders are hereby required to attend at the time above stated. (Signed) J. M. Carroll, President. A ttest; P. L. Arthur Sec. Pro Tern. Dated this 19th day o f July, 1917. $30.00 Reward O f f ic e in B r o i i u t B ld g . H o o d R lv o r W. A. HUSBANDS A reward of $50 00 will be paid to anyone furnishing us with information which will lead to the arrest and con viction of any person or persons guilty oi shooting insulator* or otherwise destroying property along our trans mission lines. slO Pacific Power A Light Company. Blacksmith Live Stock Wanted Horse Shoeing and General Repair Work. I am in the market for beef, poultry, hogs and anything in the meat line. Parties desiring to sell will do well to ph» ne to Odell 177, or write J W. Mc Donald, Hood River, Oregoa. tl M o s ie r , • - O regon The drawing o f the serial numbers of (By A. R. Chase) men eligible to form the big national Some o f the results o f an ex|>eri- armies o f Uncle Sam formed a bond of ment by the Idaho Experiment Station interest last Friday for 10,11000,000 to determine the effects o f winter va. male citizens between the ages o f 21 summer pruning on yield and color and 31, exclusive. While it had for are the follow ing: merly been planned to draw only •‘ On the basis of total production for enough numbers to make up the de the first seven crops, summer prunin{ sired number o f 650,000 for the first has produced the greater yield in “."fi army, the state o f New Jersey failed varieties. ” to properly arrange its serial cards, "W ith all red varieties of apples, and a change was necessary at the under experimentation, the color was eleventh hour. The serial number of intensified as a direct result o f summer every man drafted was drawn, the pruning." numbers ranging from 1 to 10,000. Each "The crop value per acre is deter 1,000 numbers drawn will provide a mined by both color and yield shows total o f l.ooo.ooo men. an average gain in the three summer The men drafted will be taken in ac pruned plots over winter pruning as cordance with the order in which their follows: Jonathan, $52.33; Rome, serial numbers were drawn in the lot $53.64; and Wagener, $30.69.” tery, which was conducted in the sen- \ The orchard used for the experiment ate chambers at Washington. was divided into two blocks containing While Hood River men were drawn approximately the same number of just as all other communities of the trees and the same varieties. The nation, no Hood River men, because treatment o f each block was the same the county's full quota has been fur in every respect except that in one the nished in volunteers and national pruning was done in winter when the guardsmen, will he taken on the first trees were dormant while the other cell. Indeed, the local quota o f en was pruned only in the summer, just j listed men will cut down the draft after the terminal buds had set. The ' quota on the second call, it is said. amount o f wood removed was approxi mately the same in both the summer and winter pruning. The experiment has been in progress since the planting o f the trees in 1906 up till the present time and seven crops o f fruit have been harvested. — A description o f this exiieriment and (From the Hood River Glacier) its results are given in bulletin 98 of A large portion o f the male popula the Idaho j r.xpt Experiment Station at Mos tion o f the city and from the Frankton cow, entitled it led "W inter vs. Summer district spent Sunday morning fighting ! Pruning of Apple Trees.” a forest fire that swept up the Colum bia gorge at Ruthton hill. Fanned by I To My Son a strong west wind,the fire spread rap- j idly, burning several hundred feet of (The following was written by a the Stanley-Smith Lumber Co. flume i Hood River mother to her son, who and menacing a number o f ranch recently enlisted and thus offered to homes. Members o f the Volunteer | sacrifice, if necessary, his life that the Fire Department were summoned from ideals o f his nation might survive.) their Sunday morning naps by the sounding o f the fire bell, and rushed to Go forth, my son, your country calls Its loyal men to battle’s strife. the scene in automobiles. But for the efforts of neighbors and From field and wood, frem sheltered walls. local firemen, Clifton, the home of M. R. Noble, overlooking the Colum From every way and walk o f life bia just west of Ruthton hill, would To avenge the wrongs by Kaiser have been lost. Flashing through tin- wrought der-like underbrush and the dried moss On human kind, for greet! o f gain. that covers the rocky cliffsidea, the For lust o f conquest, dearly bought, flames at the verv doorsteps were With blood and tears that fall like fought off by bucket brigades o f men and women. Kettles, water pails and every cooking utensil that would hold Go forth. Go forth, my son, our cause is right. water was assembled from all parts of the neighborhood. To these were add 1 would not have you stay. Go help to pierce the stealer's might ed a lot o f rubber buckets furnished by th city fire department. Wet blankets, And bring the world a glad, new day. a protection against windswept brands, Fling out our Flag o ’er France’s soil covered the roof o f the Clifton and I And bid oppression die. other homes of the district. Help up the ones who, bleeding, toil Thu fire, first discovered Saturday To bring the hour of freedom nigh. afternoon, started in two places near the flume Bimultaneouly and many be God keep you, dear, all safe from harm., lieve i* .« have been of incendiaw — ___ fin . A nil miner x j i imm yvotig i nen as* c r o r n w a r ’s « » i f * — sisted Saturday night in fighting the And bring you home to loving arms flames, and it was thought to have I ’ ll pray with every waking breath. been extinguished. After fighters He’s gone! He’s gone! My boy is abandoned their work the strong wind jone! evidently fanned into flame a smoul ittle boy that used to be, dering brand. Who came from dawn till set o f sun One section o f the huge lumber flume To tell his joys and griefs to me. burned crossed the Columbia Highway. The burning debris blocked all highway No soldier then, my happy lad, traffic until after 10 o ’clock, and scores We dreamed not o f this fateful day ; o f automobiles were detained on both The future seemed so fair and glad —This morn he marched away. sides of the fire. He left behind all those he knew, Frank Ginger, C. T. Bennett and Each dawning hope o f earthly blias, Geo. Chamberlain returned Tuesday The girl for whom his heart beats true, night from a five days’ trip into the interior o f Oregon. They went as far Has only memories o f his kiss. as Redmond and Sisters and stated [ With head held high I watched him go that the trip was made without mishap and that the roads proved to be in fine \ And hid the hurt beneath. I could not let my soldier know condition. In Haycreek canyon, Mr. ! How deep my heart was torn with Bennett reports that the hay and grief. alfalfa has a wonderful stand, and part o f last year’s crop, still on hand, Some mother’s sons will not come is in excellent condition. He is o f the home, opinion that a good rain would be a For battles take their toll, I km ni to the growers of spring wheat And if perchance it lie our own which ia still green in the vicinity of That answers not to call of roll, Kingsley. A few hours spent in fish Remember this as best we may, ing on the Metolius at Allen’s place For aching hearts and diming sight. where they made good catches. On That sunset ends the longest day ; the last lap homeward. 212 miles were Sometime would fall eternal night. driven on the final day. long the days, the weary nigjjts 4-H -f-H M H -l -l- l-t-l-l l i l i l í ' I' I 1-4 Tho’ That we may wait to hear FOREST FIRE WAS EVENT OF SUNDAY f ADV l RTISIN g RATES ProfaMhinal Card*..........................par w a lk I On« «Quart....................................... * Oaa-quart«r Column . . . .............. ” M l “ ” 1 .« l.i'Q “ 10.0» Out-half Column ......................... " lü Out Column ................................... " Uutinmt lócala will be rhnraW at 5 canta aar Una for aach insertion. I a*al ad tar ataman U will la all caaaa I to the partir ordartnc them, at heal raU paid for before atftdavtta arc fumiahad. No; 21 SUMMERY JEWELRY At this season attractive jewelry always lends an added charm. A Watch, Bracelet, a Brooch, a Ring, or other jew elry, always shows up better when worn with a Summer frock. In our stock you will find many dainty examples of jew elers’ handiwork to go with your Summer costume. Come in and look them over. W. F. LARA WAY, JEWELER HOOD RIVER - - OREGON N E W SAMPLES Just arrived. Nifty woolens, latest patterns, correct styles and right prices. What more do you want? You don’ t have to go out o f town to get good clothes. I>et us make you a suit. We guarantee our clothes in every detail. Before you buy that new suit, see what we can do. If we can deliver the goods at the right prices, why shouldn’t we have the business. Volunteer Suits We have about fifteen on hand. Some are almost new, many o f them tailor-made, every one a good bargain. A little money goes a long way here. From $ 4 .0 0 to $ 1 0 .0 0 . Cleaning and Pressing The only power machine dry cleaning plant in the county. Send it to us, we’ ll clean it. Prompt service assured. M EYER & W O O D H O T E L O R E G O N BUILDING. SECO N D S T R E E T HOOD RIVER "OUR T A P E L 1 N E IS W A I T I N G FOR Y O U ” KODAKS AND SUPPLIES DEVELOPING A N D PRINTING The A rth u r P harm acy L. N. G A R A G E UNDER N E W M A N A G E M E N T CUMINS & PAYSER P r o p r ie t o r s SOLICITS YOUR P A T R O N A G E Full line of Accessories, Oils and Gasolene. Repairing promptly attended to by experienced A utom obile Mechanics. BANK SERVICE ~ This Bank welcomes checking accounts, even though not large. The small account should grow larger each month. We also pay 4 per cent interest on time certificates for one year. Drafts sold that are good anywhere. Safety deposit boxes for rent in fireproof vault. T Across the seas o f bitter fights That fill our hearts with fear. T l l l l-l -H I I I Somehow, sometime, the day will To The Sportsmen o f America. come Dear Sportsmen; As the President When wars shall cease to be M osier, O re g o n of the Oregon Sportsmen’s league my So must well nay, "Thy will be done attention has been called to the fact In Thine own wisest w ay.” that the widow o f the Honorable Owen N. Denny, who as the first man th a t' So if for them there come* the call shipped the Chinese game birds to On France’s far off plain. America in November, 1882, is now And o'er the world sweet peace shall fall living in Portland and she is in need of They have not died in vein. funds to save her home. You will remember, good sportsmen, that Judge Denny was a very able and Ira Warren in the Service honorable man and he has given to us a great gift well to be remembered. Written on stationery o f the Army Since his death in the year 1900 his and Navy Young Men’s Christian j wife, Mrs. Gertrude Jane Denny, was Association, which hears the Flag in 1 left with a home, and, six ut four years colors on one side and the insignia of ago believing that she could receive an a triangle within a circle on the other income if she could mortgage her home and in the center, "W ith tit* Color«,' for Six Thousand ($6000) Dollars, she news was received by the editor this did so, hut the investment was a fail week from Ira Warren, who left here ure. During the past four years she over three months ago to enter the has labored faithfully to pay tha inter aviation service. The letter is written est on this mortgage by selling heir from Dayton, Ohio, on July 18, and looms, furniture, and taking roomers Mr. Warren, who is member o f the in her home and now, in her eightieth 13th Aero Squadron, writes in part as year, with about Four Thousand follow s; i$4000) Dollars contracted debt, ihe is " I promised to write r. line or two about to lose her home. I have been when I went through Mosier on the able to have the mortgagee withhold 13th day o f April. I didn’t get to San how wearisome tho ley has twen. Coma the forcloeure for a while, so please In h • where 1 told you that 1 waa home tired in mind and body aa you hurry this mstter. going at the said time. From Vancou can he, a 8ahoroea cigar will set you right 1 fully believe that the Sportsmen of ver, Washington, w e went to San As you taafe Ihe fine flavor and inhale America will contribute One ($1.00) Antonio, Texas, where we went to Its soothing fragrance you become at Dollar or more each, and that the »urn school for a while and where it wax peace with the world and yourself. Try of Ten Thousand ($10,000) Dollars will good and hot. It was there that I t RakofMB tonight and at last you'll he raiaed to clear this mortgage and went ap with a pilot for my first time, really know the comfort of a fine cigar. indebtedness as a living monument to which I enjoyed very much. the memory o f Judge Dcnnv and for "W e were there two months and the protection o f his faithful and hon then came directly to Dayton to the orable wife. Therefore, I appeal to new aviation field. I have been work B. W. Veatrh. Prop., Moaier, Oregon you as loyal sportsmen to immediately ing on planes ever since. I might communicate with me about the mat state that my flrat ride in the air was ter as Portland has begun to raise her at the height o f 3,000 fe e t.” share. I am mailing the various leagues of Billy Sunday Visits Portland the state full particulars, enclosing Billy Sunday and family spent the subscription blanks^, etc., hoping for The noted PEOPLE’ S NAVIGATION CO. their full co-operation in this eery week end in Portland. CHARLES NELSON, M gr. evangelist delivered a number of worthy cause. leaves The Dal let: 7:00 A. M„, Sundays, Tuesdays and W. K. Schmeer. cashier U. S. Na addresses, was chief speaker at the UV d ed ica tion at (Iregor Thursdays. Arrives at Moaier at 8:15. A. M. tional Bank, Portland, Dragon, has been appointed treasurer o f the Denny new auditorium and aa guest o f honor Leaves Portland on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays Rev. Sunday Memorial Fund. Make full report to at a number of dinner*. from Oak Street Dock. Passengers and freight. states that he may accept an invitation the treasurer. Moeier Dock in charge o f W. F. Baker, who will meet all to preach in Port land in the near Dr. Earl C. McFarland. . future. Itoats and attend to transfer. Phone No. 191. Pres Oregon Sportman'* league I HUM, FI RS ANI» FEATHER* M O SIER V A L L E Y BANK You Needn’t Care A Continental ‘THE OAKS ’ STEA M ER TAH O M A