t VOL. XilX HOOD lilVER. OREGON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21. 191S No. 3i The Busy Hour for Telephoning IF we comitvhend that residences are ordering their gro ceries and supplies- that retailers are ordering from the wholesalers -that freight depots are notifying their con signee, and professionals making their daily appoint mentsat just the time we are doing our own ordering, it must be between nine and ten o'clock in the morning. If the line is busy w hen we call at that time, it is also busy for others when we are using it. and the whole situ ation might be relieved if we called later in the day. If the persons who persist in visiting during the busy hours w ill have fine consideration for others, they will do it later in the day. They will not under any circum stances talk over five minutes. And they will use the tel ephone on party lines for reasonable and necessary pur poses only. . Oregon-Washington Telephone Company Washington's Birthday February 22 Legal 11 olid a y X. DAY I THIS INSTITUTION WILL BE CLOSED Al The inspiration of Washington's staunch Americanism has this year a wonderful timeliness. Upon the birthday of the Father of our country may we each resolve to maintain, individually and collectively, ideals worthy of our Nation, and to support those ideals by influence and action to the limit of our power. Like Washington, may we be loyal Americans far sighted, energetic, courageous, patriotic ! FIRST NATIONAL BANK HOOD RIVER, OREGON Member Federal Reserve System BUTLER BANKING COMPANY ESTABLISHED 1900 MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEJ Lver Ready Rash l ights and Batteries Ji hnstoi's CruKolates Reall Remedies lor all Ailments V ictrolas and Records STANDARD GOODS or KNOWN QUALITY AT Eastman Kodaks and Supplies Symphony Law n Stationery Pyralin Ivory Thermos Bottles THE KRESSE DRUG CO. The Sttolfl Store Come in and hear the latest January Records. CHEVROLET $5L30 will be your saving if you Purchase Your Car NOW ! The Chevrolet Motor Company notify us that owing to the increased cost of materials, labor, etc., they are compelled to advance prices. THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE FROM THE PRESENT MODELS. As long as the cars we have on hand last, they will be sold without the advance in prices. We now have on display The Famous Model "490" 5-Passenger Touring Car Present price: $715.00 War tax not included. World's Lowest Priced Electrically Equipped Automobile. HOOD RIVER GARAGE Phone 4444 SECOND & CASCADE STS. NOW IS THE TIME to have that automobile repaired. Why wait until spring to have this work done and lose the use of your car when automobiling is a pleasure? All Eord repairs made on Ford Factory Schedule for labor charges. We can give you prompt attention now. Hood River Garage SECOND AND CASCADE STS. Phone 4444 THE DEMAND OF THE HOUR Military Wrist Watches for' U. S. Soldiers Elgin Military Watches are especially adapted to hard outdoor use. Complete in sturdy, compact case of special design. Strong, mannish looking, silvered dial with luminous hands and figures. Heavy cow-boy style strap of battle ship gray. Other designs, built upon substantial lines, all of moderate price and time-keeping qualities. Come in and let us show them to vou. W. F. LARAWAY JEWELER SERVICE IS OCR MOTTO QUALITY GOODS FRESH, SMOKED AND CURED MEATS THE BEST OF GROCERIES L. H. HUGGINS' SANITARY MARKET 12th STREET. PHONE 2134. Deliveries made to all parts of town. Deliveries for flown town leave 8:30 ami 10:30 a. m. and 4 p. m. For substitutes for White Flour, we carry Corn Meal and Oat Meal, Buckwheat, Barley, Rice, ami Corn Flour. HOOD RIVER BUYS SMILEAGE SALE OF TICKETS BEGAN MONDAY Campaign, in Bands of Local Defense Council, will Provide Boys ilh Con tentment Transportation The Hood River Smileage Book cam paign was launched Monday under the auspices of the Hood Kiver County Intense Council, and when today has cloned the c itisens of the Apple Valley will have gone over the lop in a worthy patriotic enterprise. These are the facts about Smileage Hooks : Smileage Books are books containing coupons entitling a soldier to admission to any entertainment held in Liberty theatres. Liberty tents, etc.. National Army cantonment and National Guard camps in U. S. A. Smileage Books are issued by Mili tary Entertainment Committee, under supervision of War Iepartment. STnileage Books containing 20 cou pons cost $1 each. Smileage Books containing 100 coupons cost $5 each. The prices of entertainments range from rive to twenty tive cents. Smileage Books are for use in Liber ty entertainments in National Army cantonments and National Guard camps only. They do not apply to naval training stations or other camps. fcmileage ISooka are on sale by local Smileage committees everywhere throughout the country. 1 here is space on each book for name of soldier and name of person sending book. Smileage Books are transferable to soldiers in uniform. fhev can be used by civilians only when accompanied by a soldier. Sitxeen theaters have been built. Chautauqua tenta erected. A complete schedule of entertainments arranged. Smileage Books are needed for our million of soldiers. Buv yours today- send it at once to vour soldier. The local campaign, it was reported last night, has gone over the top with Hying colors. Many smileage books had been sold before the drive was officially opened Monday. In rare in stances were the soliciting teams of Council of Defense members turned down. The Hood Kiver county quota, based on a five per cent of the population apportionment, was $-5W. FLAG PRESENTATION WAS IMPRESSIVE , cation are as follows : First, the esti mated cost is slightly less; second, the , middle route being located at eonsidrr j able distance from the railruad track, I except at one point, the cost of watc h- men ana flagmen uunng construction will be materially lessened ; third, the danger of accident and the pisitiihty of delay to traffic will be avoided. As to distance between Hood Kiver and Moaier, it is 5.N miles by the river route and 6.3 by Ue middle route, a difference of half a mile in favor of the. former. The highest elevation reac hed on the river route is 1'jO feet. On the middle route it is 522 feet. It was considered by the commission that the additional length required and the additional elevation necessary to be overcome on the middle route was more than compensated for by the proximity of the railroad to the river route. As to coft of construction there is but lit tle difference between the estmates on the two ioutes. The river route is es timated at IfVKJO. The middle route at fcWoO. BLANCH Al! ASKS FOR NAVY EVES K. O. Blauchar, one of the roui Minure Si1!!, bpoke to audiences at U:e Gem Theater lust week ot an other way In which the people can One of the most impressive cere monies witnessed in Hood Kiver since the war began last spring attended the pre,?ntaHon of the hih school service flag at the high school auditorium yes terday afternoon. Following a rendition of national and patriotic songs by the children of the schools under the directorship of Mrs. help our government win this- ar, his subject being "Kyts tor the Navy." Mr. Hlancliar requested tuaf the P"ople should send all good, first class binoculars, spy-glasses and telescopes to Franklin D. Boosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, care of Naval Observatory, Washing tor. I). C for use on submarine chasers and ships. The Government lias not a sufficient supply of these nnd cHiinot manufacture them quick ly enough to supply the needs. These instruments have become of great value to our Army and Navy. It is said that there is little danger of a submarine "Betting" our ships if our boys see it or its periscope a reason able, length of time before the deadly torpedo is fired. The work of guard ing against the danger can, therefore, be more effectively done when the man on the look nut is equipped with a good glass. Who can help by uir nishing such a glass? It is just an other opportunity of doing another little bit. Wheu you send uny instrument, write your name and address on the outside of the package. On the in side, tie a tag on the instrument, again giving your name and address. Instruments are tested as soon ns received by the Naval ObsenaiSry, and thoso not suitable are returned to Hie sender. About five per cent of those sent so tar have been found C. H. Hennev, the Hag, which had i suitable. Instruments out of repair been displayed tor several days at Mo com & Canfield's, was presented to the student body by Mrs. A. O. Anderson, president of the Woman s Relief Corps. Percy Bucklin accepted the handsome banner, on which appear 9" stars, on behalf of his fellow students. The big auditorium was crowded by parents of the young men who are now in the service and citizens from both town and rural communities. The Post of the Grand Army was present in a bony. Kousing patriotic addresses were de livered by L. B. Gibson and Dr. John H. Boyd, pastor of the First Presby terian church in Portland, who also de livered his lecture, "Unmasking Ger many," to a large crowd at the audi torium last night. THRIFT STAMP SALES INCREASE PLACES OFFERING 2 DIT SECUUTIES Imbued with the Purpose of the War Stamp and Savings Certificate, People Buy Freely Thr thrift habit is being adopted by the people of the nation. F. A. Van derlip, in charge of the great educa tional campaign, last Thursday in formed C. S. Jackson, state director, that total purchases on that day had reached $.,0no,tWO. The sales in Ore gon have passed the million mark. Here in Hood Kiver, as the people become acquainted with the purpose of the T certificate and the 25 cent stamp, evidences of thrift may Li mited. Scores of people have visited the postottice daily, buying out of the current day's savings one or more stamps, which accumulated in sulii cient number, are turned in for istvr est learing certificates. Preparations have been made to place the war stamps on sale at ail places of uosmess, at hotels, barber shops, drug, hardware and grocery stores. The O.-W. K. & N. station already has a supply. At a meeting of the county commit tee Monday an orsauuatiou was per fected lor the salt) and distribution ot War Savings Stamp in the coun ty, This organisation will albo direct, the drive which is planned for I tie week of March Oil. The county will be divided into units corresponding to the school dis tricts. County Chairman. Vaughan w ill appoint a committee of throe ac tive citizens for each of these units. The city will also be subdivided in convenient units und a committee named tor each unit. The sale ot War Savings Stamps iu this county is being carried on ac tively through the schools, but It la the intention to awaken greater in terest among the older .people us well and, during the campaign week, to call on every household of the county iu the interest of the War sav ing plan. HARRINGTON URGES FOOD PRODUCTION SN0WSII0E CLUB ON HOOD'S BASE "ThiB fine snow you have had here and around the base of Mount Hood isn't any more welcome to you orchard ists than it is to us," declared J. Wes ley Ladd, who with seven other mem bers of the Portland Snowshoe club, passed through here Tuesday en route to the club's mountain home near Cloud Cap Inn. The snowshoers journeyed to Park dale by rail auto. There they were transported by sleighs to Homer Rog ers' Mount Hood Lodge. After lunch at the lodge they left to penetrate the national forest. Since the telephone line to Cloud Cap Inn has been put out of commission by the snow, the Port land mten are beyond the. radius of communication. The men will remain at their club house all week. Friday they expect to be joined by Chester V. Murphy, Max L. Houser, H. L. Cor bett and Horace Meckletn. In addition to Mr. Ladd those in Tuesday's party were C. II. Lewis, Guy W. Talbot, David T. Honeyman, K. F. Eflinger, Dr. Millard Howe, Jordan V.'.Zann and C. Greller. HIGH SCHOOL BOVS READY TO WORK Supt. McLaughlin reports that the high school student body has resolved itunlf intn i,n pmnlnvmpnt Mcrpnr-v anil that the school is ready to place boys wun iamines warning worn uone in the afternoons and evenings or on Sat urdays. "We hear that many of our families are eager for just such help as we of fer," says Prof. McLaughlin, "and the boys are eager to work. The proposed plans will result, inthe purchase of ad ditional war savings stamps, while some of the boys propose to donate what they earn to the Red Cross." FACT ABOUT NEW MOSIER ROAD LINK The State Highway Commission has adopted the middle survey between Hood River and Mosier and will adver tise for construction bids. By this ac tion, the Commission reversed its previ ous decision to constuot the highway along the lower or river route. The reasons assigned) for the change of lo- hut otherwise good will he accept ed. It an instrument is accepted, the sender will receive a letter of thanks from Franklin I). Roosevelt, Assist ant Secretary of Navy, and the sum of one dollar as rental price or pur- lase price in case of loss. The in strument v ill then lie entered in the records of the Naval Observatory with owner's name, address and key number A metal tar with the own er's name and tag is securely attach ed by wire !.nd the key number is en graved on the instrument. The in strtinentH are then shipped In lots ind distributed where they are most needed. As pointed out by Mr Blanchar, when these Instruments are return ed, the ownern will have, a valuable memento of this grout war when it becomes history. , If the reader does not have such an instrument, he may know of some one who does. Se:id a glass or cause some one else, to send one. NEW STORE WILL OPEN TOMORROW A program characterized by patriotic music will attend the opening tomor row of Hood River's new store, that of the Molden, Huelat, Sather Company, who will occupy the Hall block quar ters of the old Bragg store. Souvenirs will be presented to all visitors to the new store. The new firm, which has been busy receiving new stock for the past sever al days, makes the following announce ment: "The policy of the new firm will be to serve the community to the best of our ability, to carry such merchandise as we can safely and securely recom mend, to maintain quality at all times. Goods that we sell must measure to our standard of satisfaction, or money will be refunded. We will not know ingly cheapen quality to maintain old prices. Whenever it will be possible to maintain old prices without lowering the quality this will be done. We have been able to do this in some lines. "All just complaints will be prompt ly and cheerfully adjusted., Attention to details, personal service and honest value will be our constant endeavor to maintain. We want everybody to feel welcome at our store anytime and all the time. This institution and all con nected with it are ever at your service. Come and bring your friends." Apple Cars Lacking The Apple Growers Association for lack of cars was unable to comply with the request of their New York repre sentative Dwight L. Woodrulf, who last week wired them to rush fruit held in storage to the east as fast as possible. Mr. Woodruff emphaized in his telegram that the recent embargo in fruit shipments had been lifted. "I replied to Mr. Woodruff," says Sales Manager McCullagh, "that we might jtut as well have an arnbargo, since we are getting no cars. If we could just get the rolling stock we would soon have our stocks in the hands of the trade and consumers." School children of Hood River County promise to do splendid work, iu the state industrial club work dur ing the present summer, according to It. l Harrington, who spent the past week in visiting the schools ot the county. Mr. HaniuEl.ou is field worker for the State Kepartmeut ot Education in co-operation with the O, A. C. und U. S. Dupuriiueat ot Agriculture. "My school work in Hood River County," said Mr. Harrington, "has been chiefly iu the interest of the boys' und girls' industrial clubs. 1 have found most hearty support on the part of superintendents, teachers and school children. "This year we are emphasizing such projects as are 'food producing,' that is, corn growing, potato raising, gardening, poultry culture, pig rais ing or pork production, where prac ticable, and hare or rabbit raising for food. For the gi 'Is the "food pre paration' projects include the mak ing of a loaf of War Bread, as well as canning ot fruits and vegetables. "The Hood River people may not know that the very best exhibit ot canned fruits and vegetables, con sisting of 70 jars, vaa shown at Ujo Oregon Statu Fair lat year by Miss Beatrice Anpun of Hood River. She h at present a student in the High School. This exhibit was, indeed, a wonder and no other exhibitor ha ever como anywhere near equaling it at the State Fair. Your cannlnih team also carried off honors at the State Fair. "We consider this club work of more than ordinary importance this year when we are doing our utmost to produce more food than ever be fore. The boys and girls can help and the Hood River County school children are anxious to do their bit. They may save money In their club work and become buyers ot Thrift Stamps. We think parents should support this good work and there by encourage their children In thin practical education. " 'How shall we reduce the price of corn iu Oregon?' was asked at one ot' our meetings. Your county school superintendent, Mr. Gibson, said 'Raise more in our own state.' Let the boys try their hand at It this year. Good corn can be grown In this state and some of our youm; corn growers have been exhibiting at; corn shows In the Middle West and have brought home silver cups and good cash prizes. A Marion county boy holds the state prize this year. Other countie including Jackson and Wasco, have had the champion ship. Why not try to bring it to Hood River County? "Hood River County had 285 boyn and rirlft who completed their pro pects last year and sent their final card In to the O. A. C. We should double, or more than double thc membership this year. Please rcil the literature supplied through tho. school and sr? If you cannot support this nation-wide movement," Ciubs will be formed In the citv schools under direction of J. O. Mc Laughlin. Mr. Harrington was one of th'J speakers at the Odell patriotic meet ing Saturday. At that time he force fully Impressed upon tho parents that they must be prepared to make reai sacrifices in time, effort and money in order to assist in the war rork of the country. 1