UPPER VALLEY FOLK
MR. BACHELDER
FROM BACKWOOD
BOOST FOR ROADS
MAKES STATEMENT
TO BOULEVARD
FERTILIZERS
Wa hav. jogt retend a car
(By Chester C. Walton)
New York, Feb. 14, 1924. .
(By H1U BiUy) ,
of Land Plaster which we offer
Tlie Upper Valley has always been
Editor Glacisr: I have read with
Does the above title suggest the
at our warehouse at
>( “good roads’* 'community. «We have
silent drams? Well, dou’t get alarmed, interest a copy of your paper dated 'a
always
been
ready
to
support
every
Thursday,
February
7,
upon
the
front
114.00 pqr Ton
we are not presenting an uneensored
roads movement in the county.
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production. ye editor bad full author page of which appears an article re- good
fact that our locution was three to
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We also have a complete line
ity to use his blue pencil as freely as. laliug to the negotiations which have The
he deemed necesaary. The evolution been going on bet weenie city council five hours from Hood River by the old of Fertilizers for Orchards, Berries.
of Upper Valley is surely a moving and myself concerning the proposed mode of travel gave us plenty of time Gardena and Lawns—
picture, the picture of a community new automobile park. The Informa while on the road to think about what
roads would mean. In the days Tankage, Fish Meal, Sheep Guano,
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rescuing itself from isolation and pro tion given is sutistantially correct, good
jecting itself into civilisation. Our However, I should like to present my when the Upper Valley was being con
inarch from l>ackwoods to boulevard, side of the case in order to avoid any verted from a wilderness of brush and Muriate of Potash, Superphosphate
though it ixmt-dates the coming of the misunderstanding to the effect that it forests into modern country homes and
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covered wagon, la nevertheless full of has iieen difficult to deal with me in , orchards, the county road fuud was
TI TE are carrying in stock, or can
not
ample
to
extend
the
roads
fast
these negotiations.
interest.
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W obtain quickly, any quantity
to keep up with the clearing,
An ancient prophet had a vision of
It appears from the above article enough
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the flr and myrtle displacing the thorn that the reason for the failure of the so
1 the settlers had to open up moat of
of the following brands of DU PONT
and brier. Upper Valley pioneers have negotiations is due to a fear that the the roads themselves, The network of
seen the apple, the strawberry, the city will be subjected to competition j reals throughout the Upper Valley is
EXPLOSIVES:'
pear and the potato displace the wii-, from the*present park, and tljat a one- a 1 monument to the efforts of the ones
Call, Phone or Write
low, the fern and the flr i A moving year period of restrictions is not suffi who had vision enough to join together
picture!
RED CROSS—A low-freezing ammonia dy
ciently long, although there is a local with their neighbors and put the roads
It’s mighty nice for us newcomers difference of opinion concerning this. 1 over, one by one, without waiting for
namite widely used by contractors, quarries
county to do it. A few year« ago
to sit down of an evening in our cum- The alternative to this is for the city the
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FEED DEPT. I«
$2000 was raised by private
fortable home« and. via the radio, hob to retain the present park and dispose about
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and for other purposes where this kind of
to rock our roads. This
nob with the universe; or jump into of it in such manner as it sees fit. subscription
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Feeds, Incubators
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our cars at 0 a. m. and reach Portland We can then go back to the original is only one instance ofjtow Upper Val
an explosive is required.
Sharpies Seperators
in time to see the merchants open communication I received from the ley residents have gotten together on
their doors. It’s mighty nice for us city, in wbieh they were considering roads. There have been road “bees,”
DU PONT STRAIGHT—With a nitroglyc
newcomers to step into a community acquiring my property on very easy such
as cutting* down grades, making
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all fixed up for ua; fine Irrigation sys delayed payments which would be met fills and straightening roads.
erin base, and also low-freezing, it is a most
tem, excellent schools, efficient Inter presumably from the receipts of the
Back In 1913 an agitation-was start
effective explosive for hard-shooting rock
denominational church, -nod library, new auto park. It was my suggestion ed for a trunk line to Hood__River.
-
street
lights,
the
beet
water
in
the
that I take over the present park as The location of thb trunk line to be
and excavation work. For ditching, it is
west, horse and auto sheds, good roads, part payment, not because I wanted was very easily established by some,
saw
mill,
up-to-date
stores,
unex
very satisfactory in all seasons.
the property, but more as a means of but not as conveniently located, for
celled piione service, frequent train helping the city to dispose of a piece others. All disputes over said trunk
and jitney service and all other modern of property (hat had ceased to be of line locntlon have been buried and for
PACIFIC STUMPING—A new du Pont
conveniences. But it would be profit value for auto park purposes, and at gotten. It is interesting to note, how
able for us self-same newcomers to the same time work out a practical ever, that the location of the present
explosive for land-clearing, tree-planting
inquire liow these things came to be. plan of financing.
Loop highway is almost identical to
and other blasting work requiring stumping
We know that they did not rise «P
This whole matter looked to me as the proimsed trunkline as per the com
mushroom-like overnight. Surely it an opportunity for the city to acquire mittee report to a very largely attend
powders. There are about 142 1)4* k 8*
humble« us to converse with Babspns, on unusual terms a most desirable ed meeting held in Parkdale in 1913.
SPECIALIST
8teinl)auMer8, Mclsaacs. Coopers, Keat tract of land admirably suited for all The realization of our dreams was cul
sticks to the 50-pound case—)4 more sticks
ings, Euwers, Masons, Thompsons, Bai time for a large general city or county minated upon the completion of the
than in a case of other standard stumping
leys. Cravens, Gordons, Ponds, Boes, park which could be utilized in part Ixsip highway. The Upper Valley res
McIntoshs, Waltons, Van Nuys and as an auto park, a general park, Chau idents surely appreciate this fine high
powders. Pacific Stumping will not freeze
other "wise men from the east” who tauqua grounds, and for other pur- way after the years of travel over
came to this western wilderness a istsee serving the public good. When Booth hill. It has been suggested that
and—you will not get a headache by hand
DOES NOT OPERATE
dozen to a score of years ago and who I lived in Hood River years ago there everyone travel the old Booth hill road
ling the powder.
by persistent and sacrificial effort have were attempts made to secure a permit at least twice a year so as not to for
made the backwoods into a boulevard. to use a portion of thia property for get the old barrier.
WIR be in Portland on Wednesday,
All honor to these families. Are we the construction of a suitable and safe
Let us fill your orders from our ample stock
The joext In line is a market road to Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb
appreciative? Are we big enough to swimming or bathing place, in order
enter into partnership with them in to avoid the regrettable series of an connect Parkdale with the Loop road. ruary 27, 28, 29 and March 1, at
of DU PONT EXPLOSIVES, caps and flue.
continuing the development of this de nual drownings that occur in Hood Parkdale 'is entitled to this mtte of Benson Hotel and In The Dalles Mon
Prompt service and right prices.
lightful section? I fear we newcom River. This could easily be accom market road and expects it next year.
ers are too free with our criticisms. plished. I am one of the substantial The necessary grading has already day, March 3, at The Dalles Hotel.
Office Hours 14 a. m. to 4 p. m.
It ill becomes us to pick flaws in the taxpayers in Hood River, and believe iieen done In preparation for the pav
fabric that has been woven by the toil ■from this angle that the acquisition of ing.
and sacrifices of those who preceded this property by the city upon terms
The government has announced its
No Charge for Consultation
us. When we have as much to show that have been discussed would be a intention of building the Cooper Sprtr
Hood River Spray Co., Hodd River.
for our effort as they have for theirs good move for the city. Furthermore, road this coming year. This road will
R. J. Mclaaac & Co., Parkdale.
we may then be in a position to criti the development of this property along make It possible to drive to the very
Dr. Mellenthin Is a regular graduate
cise. Until then, if we cannot praise, some such tine« as the above would in snow line on Mount Hood with ease.
Byrkett Powder Co., White Salmon, Wash.
the most graceful thing for us to do crease the value of my other property One has only to recall the present road in medicine and surgery and is licensed
by the state of Oregon. He dot's not
is to keep silent.
together with all other property in to the Inn to fully appreciate what operate for chronic appendicitis, gall
It is good for the citizens of any Hood Iliver.
this new road will mean. It will be .a stones, ulcers of stomach, tonsils or
community to sit down occasionally
Referring again to the matter of big asset and a joy forever to Hood adenoids.
A Pacific Northwest Product
and think back. It is a mistake for a competition, this appears to me as River when-completed.
He has to ills credit wonderful re
community to forget the backwoods largely lmaginery. The city la faced
The general road program for the
period. Tile writer does not lieloug to now with greater danger of competi Upper Valley is crushed rock and then sults in diseases of the- stomach, liver,
that group which «(leaks slightingly tion, liecauHe the present park is in some more crushed rock; also a better bowels, blood, skin, nerves, heart, kid
of history. If we read more history adequate, and my property, many road from Parkdale to Dee. This road ney, bladder, bed wetting;'- catarrh-
we would have better chances of mak time« as large, lying across the high is one of the old pjoneer road« and 1« weak lungs, rheumatism, sciatica, leg
ing history! Get me? Of course you way, would be available for this pur- still in primitive state in some places. ulcers and rectal ailments.
Below are the names of a few of his
do.
Upper Valley history records irnse. It la furthermore apparent that Ix*t’a boost for the improvement of
many satisfied patienta in Oregon:
many
harrowing
experiences.
Long
PORTLAND, ORB.
the present property divided into city this road and let's have more crushed
Cornel Johnson, Weston, Ore., ap
periods of isolation in the winter, in lots, with a dedicated street through rock.
pendicitis. ,
frequent mail service, hauling freight a portion of it, is 111 suited for its.
, s
Aug. Erickson, lakeside, Ore.,kidney
from Hood lllver to The with teams, present purpose.
Miss Peterson Chosen
trouble.
travelling via sled with sick folks to
%
It is quite true that I have made
Mrs. Lena Lincoln, Canyon City, Or.,
Lower Valley physicians, the joyride several concessions in order to assist - Miss Li von a Peterson, of Hood
Baying • Tractor Harrow?
heart complaint.
(?)
up
and
down
Booth
hill.
Triat's
River,
was
one
of
the
1<
’
>
pretty
coeds
the
city
in
making
what
I
consider
a
The John Deere tractor disc harrow
A. Smith, Ontario, Ore., ulcers of
We cut nothing hot choice government inspected meets.
history; it's also a nightmare of the really progressive and permanent im chosen as modela for the home eco the J. stomach.
is not a rigid, one-piece frame. It past
!
,
nomic«
dress
display,
one
of
the
most
provement. The present negotiations
penetrates and pulverise« its entire
I^eona Ford, Washougal, Wash.,
Those good old days are gone! have been terminated, but I should attractive sp<*cial features of the edu adenoids.
width even when going over depres
Parkdale
today
la
nearer
to
Portland
cation
exposition
at
the
Oregon
Agri
like you and the representative people
sion« and obstruction«. It is a flexible
W. II. Kellendonk, Estacada,. Ore.,
harrow. Each section and, in fact, than it was to Hood River IS years in Hood River to feel that^w:111 gladly cultural College.
high blood pressuré.
♦ * .'*
ago.
Without
violating
traffic
laws
join in any progressive (J^^develop-
each gang works independently, disk
Complete costumes for every occa
Mrs. Ed Eberhardt, Scio, Ore., gall
yon can reach the Rose City in three ment or improvement, butwWhe same sion. including school clothing, sports
ing
all
the
ground
without
twisting
or
stones.
We haven’t had time to write an ad this week.
binding the frame. Repair parts al hours. Tlie merchandise, the medi time I must insist that I be treated outfits, street attire, and drosses for
E. C. Nichols Lebanon, Ore., appen
We furnished the meats for the big Knights of
ways obtainable—this year and for cine and the music of the metropolis fairly.
afternoon, summer, and evening wear dicitis.
are within easy reach of us. And best
Last
August
I
spent
a
few
days
in
the
life
of
the
implement
See
it
at
were shown. A special feature was
Ileineinlier above date, that consulta
Pythias banquet, served Tuesday night by the
n>0 of all, our tall pines, our sliver Hood. River, for the first time In sev the. use of child modela to illustrate______
Bennett Brothers before buying.
tion on ____
tills trip will ...
lie free ___
and ____
that
streams, our enchanted dells, our eral years. The development and im children’s clothing. All of the dresses his
Pythian Sisters. Just ask those who attended how
treatment is different.
snow
crowned
peaks,
delicious
fruit,
provement in the Hood River section and hata used for the display were : Married women must be accompan-
Apple Price Jump rd Over Night
they liked those fine roasts.
and hallowed alienees are within easy
J. D. Pope, of Washington. D. C., reach of the city dweller. A few years over my previous visit was unmistak n>ade in regular household arts class- led by their husbands.
We can always give you just what you want
Aildress : 211 Bradbury Bldg., Los
cousin of the late President Harding ago these were ours exclusively; to- able. and made a very real impression es and in short courses for students
Angeles, California.
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and Methow valley orchard owner, dny we «hare them not only with Port on me. The Columbia River highway registered In other schuols.
In fine meats. Just ask us.
sold apples to a wholesaler at the land, Oregon, but with Portland. and the Loop road through the valley
national capital recently for (2 a lg>x. Maine, and aU points east nnd west, around Mount Hood is one of the
interesting and unique motor tou
Next day. be said, he Inquired as to
and south. The writer is one of the United Rtates.
the price charged retailers and found north
With every wish for the continued
the same apples bad risen |1 a box ninny “newcomers” in this section who
appreciates the heritage, enriched and success of your communit, believe me
in
price
over
night.
Mr.
Pope
former
Nothing but the Best”
Very sincerely yours,
ly resided In Spokane. He has an or developed by the toll and sacrifice of
those far-visioned and'progressive pio
Chas. F. Batchelder..
chard in Wenatcb'—
neers of 1900—1915, which is now his.
Yoti found Parkdale in the backwoods,
you have placed it on the boulevard.
Hood River, Take Notice!
Well done!
Hood River, take notice! says J. M.
Clark, of Halem.
Wm. P. Allen Exonerated
Mr. Clark lives at 1002 North
■Ttidge Hawkins, of Portland, exon Church street. He has received notice
erated Wm. P. Allyn, who was in that he captured first premium on
Portland the time the accident oc Rtark's Golden Delicioua apples in the
curred in the Interest of Horn! River's state contest put on by Stark Brothers
participation in the recent Out Door of the Stark Brothers Nursery Com
Life exposition. of charge« preferred pany, of Txmisiana. Mo. Also ho has
against him by W, II. Malone. A received first premium on the tree the
collision occurred ls>tween the auto apples grew on.
mobile« driven by the two men. The
The tree was purchased of Stark
Portland man swore out a complaint, Brothers two year« ago this fall. Two
alleging that Mr. Allyn had left the years after setting the tree bore 40
scene and failed to report the acci large fine apple«. Mr. Clark sent the
company 12 applet) as a sample. In a
dent.
After hearing the evidence, which few weeks the company wrote Mr.
showed that Mr. Allyn had reported Clark that his apples had taken first
the accident to police authorities. prize, and enclosed him a check for
Judge Hawkins told the complaining $10. Then the company requested a
witness that he considered the pro picture of the tree and It was sent.
ceedings a mere smoke screen for an A few days ago Mr. Clark received
action for damages. The evidence Information that the tree also had
had shown that Mr. Allyn had not taken first prize and a check for $25
run away, ns the complaint alleged, was received by the Salem mijn.
Mr. Clark repeats that Hood River
but had- offered his name and 11A (1
lietter take notice.—Salem Statesman.
nsked for the other man's name.
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Tomato Special
Clark Special
KELLY BROS. CO.
Coming to
Portland and The Dalles
Dr. Mellenthin
DY
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Busy? Well, we should say!
The Laurnell Market
RIALTO THEATRE U9P CPZ
Wed. and Thurs.
I"ldl . □ <X V
Screenland’s New Star
Spray Peaches Immediately
(By Leroy Childs)
The moat serious damage that af-
feefs peaches In thia locality is a fun-
gns disorder known as the peach leaf
curl. This disease becomes active as
soon ns the buds begin to expand in
the spring, and in order to l»e effec
tively controlled, must receive an ap
plication of spray before thia bud de
velopment takes place to any great
extent. The moat effective spray that
can 1* employed Is a
applica
tion of Bordeaux mixture. Where
scale Is a factor, the one that requires
attention. Bordeaux should not be
used as thia material Is not an Insecti
cide. Lime sulphur is slightly leas
active than the Bordeaux but where
scale must be controlled, its use is
recommended. T’se lime sulphur at
the rate of 1-9 if scale is present.
It is la Important that peaches In thia
district be sprayed Immediately if
If
good results are to he obtained.
Cal. Dowd Makes Statement
Fvbmary 19, 1924.
Editor Glacier: Will yon be so kind
as to allow space for a complete denial
of the report circulated in the Tpper
Valley recently. to the effect “that as
president of the Men’s Forum I re
fused the entertainment committee
permission to give a nlay.” Such a
report la fnlae and without foundation
ns I have been very strongly In favor
of such an entertainment and have
wished the entertainment committee
every success.
Yours truly,
William 8. Dowd.
(paramount
U. of O. Orchestra Coming Soon
Hood River folks will receive a
treat March 20 when the 25-plece Cnl-
veralty of Oreghn symphony orches
tra appears in Hood River. In addi
tion to the wonderful selections ren
dered by the orchestra. Rex Under-
wtxxl. professor of violin at the uni
versity and director of the orchestra,
will have some very interesting spe
cial features, including a solo by
Frank Jue. the Chinese tenor who has
liecojne quite famous all over the
state.
Radio fans have probably
heArd him broadcasting from KGW—
the Oregonian. All members of the
orchestra are university students and
have been working on their program
since the beginning of the school year
and will render some very fine selec
tions.
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Berkeley Snow Delivers Lectures
Berkeley H. Snow, who spent last
week at Corvallis, delivering a lecture,
which was illustrated with motion pic
ture» and stereopticon slides, at the
Oregon Agricultural College school
conference, left at once on his return
home for cltlea of eastern Washington,
where he will spend this week deliv
ering his lectures.
General Manager L. A. McArthur,
of the Pacific Power A Light Co., for
merly delivered the electrical address
ee. Mr. Snow. however, last year was
sent on several trips. He has now
been delegated to give the lectures,
which show the relationship of the
power utility to the general public.
WILLIAM ELLIOTT &>
HUE L. LAMY FUSENT
D ouglas F airbanks jr
Stephen
Qut
wiATHEODORi ROBERJS
"yOUNG FAIRBANK’S screen debut is an event
A you don’t wapt to miss! He’s a REAL star
with a winning personality plus natural acting
ability. Better be dn hand when “Stephen Steps
Out.”
OTHER DOIN’S TOO
Prices 10c and 35c