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. j production. ye editor bad full author­ page of which appears an article re- good fact that our locution was three to 1 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, i 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 i 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. * 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 1 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 1 FEED DEPT. I« $2000 was raised by private fortable home« and. via the radio, hob­ to retain the present park and dispose about 1 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 1 Feeds, Incubators * 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 1 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. fl4-28 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. Explosives ■ ? p un 1 ■ ■ 1 1■ * • *' ■ ■ -?• $*’ J* •* ■■ fi- Ì Ï BF ■■’3 M*’ . ■ A * S ’ for Contractors, Ranchers and Lumbermen— « ' ’ Tomato Special Clark Special KELLY BROS. CO. Coming to Portland and The Dalles Dr. Mellenthin DY ITE Busy? Well, we should say! The Laurnell Market RIALTO THEATRE U9P CPZ Wed. and Thurs. I"ldl . □ 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