Tillamook Headlight, October 22, 1914.
There wain t enough of the tang of
autumn in 80 in the shade to put the
tang in buckwheat cakes and sausage,
but tang is on the way.
Brutality in war would probably re-
, fer to the other kind of war as sneve-
lized warfare.
Mexico s revolutions are due to the
mistakes of her rulers for the past
fifty years; fifty years arc coining
: when the repenting will be good.
We take no sides in the coal strike,
I owing to the deep conviction that if
the mining of coal depended on us
everybody would have to burn wood.
Our idea of an entire lack of a sense
of humor is a state in which all the
people are of one political way of
thinking.
A Kansas paper thinks the time
may come soon when each of the Eu­
ropean monarchs will put his throne
in his wife’s name and abscond. In
that emergency the people will begin
an action in bankruptcy.
Observing that the czar has gone to
the theatre of war, a Charleston S. C.
editor thinks this is one instance
where he will not mind a seat behind
a post.
Watchful waiting along the Reo
Grande is waiting to sec if you get a
bullet in your leg from across the
river.
May we suggest to the great res­
taurateurs who are laying out chains
of restaurants across the country that
they buy ranches and raise their own
steers, thus becoming independent of
the beef problem.
Only 8000 of Chicago's 240,000
women voters took part in the recent
primaries. Women are shrewd.
It
I didn’t take them long to recognize
the difficulty of reforming the world
by voting.
Although civilization is ashamed of
this war, posterity will probably glor­
ify its deeds. Its a way posterity has.
D. H
Robinson,
ITL.ES,
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lita lion
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of Portland, the Alaska Miner
Poet,” will discuss
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THE PROHIBITION AMEND
MENT FROM A LIBERAL
STANDPOINT
ON.
Tillamook, Oct 23,
e(jon
At the Court House at 8 P.M.
-gon
Every Voter Should Hear Him.
The Friend of the Farmer.
)l'3E,
The plan of the St. Louis banker to
jsist the cotton farmers of the South
s a further indication of the nation­
ride interest which is being mani-
Itsted in the problems of the men
iho follow the plow.
The movement is not a plan for
lorchasing cotton, but is designed
lather to make available a fund of
(150,000,000 to loan on cotton not to
aceed six cents per pound for the
trpose of making cotton a liquid
sset, stabilizing its price and bring-
:?about normal conditions rgain.
|It has been said that it takes great
calamities to develop our friends and
Be present crises is proof positive
pat the farmer has fhiends in every
fee of industry who are willing to
pare his misfortunes and lighten his
prdtns. Strong men are strong only
p they co-operate with other men,
pd the spirit of friendlessness on the
■art of the business men upon the
Prmer augurs well for the future of
pe agricultural interests of the na-
■gon.
5ON,
gon.
•gon
if.
;on
Beer to Pay Half the War Tax
The war revenue tax of approxi-
bt'ly. $50,000,000 on the annual out-
F of beer is agreeable to the brew-
F of St. Louis, Mo. although this in-
Rstry already pays a yearly internal
benue tax of $160,000,000. The
koip tax on negotiable instruments,
• k I s and bonds, deeds, bills of lad-
k pullman car and steamship tick-
■tnd insurance policies is expected
•yield $30,000,000 and the remainder
“ be raised by a levy on tobacco,
“tnt medicines, perfumes, cosmat-
I theatre and amusement tickets
* etc. The beer tax will yield a
h*twe more than ten times greater
F> that of any other single com-
fity.
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Bee Business Buzzing.
[frfgon bee-keepers have just com-
gathering the 1914 honey crop.
•Wrding to the Bureau of Crop Es-
of the L’nited States Depart-
Fl of Agriculture, the yield per
•"y of bees was 45 pounds. In 1913
F Production per hive was 40
Rds.
I e increased production is said to
L“"e to the enormorus crop of wild
this season.
' latest census figures of the bee
on*y industry of this state re-
10 1910. That year there was 8,861
’ in Oregon
~
that kept bees and
oul number of colonies was
*5-
The Town Pump.
I^d.place ,o feel ,he pulse of
e *s at the public drinking
I*- The tbb and flow of animal
* 11 quenches its thirst at the
* fountain gives us ao estimate
•ealth, population and pros-
*he community: habits and
lions of its people and the util-
_ ’ure and hardships of its
.
'» no better place to
* Progress of the community
”
town pump.
to»'"*8*
^,r*8on should
l°*n t*Kmp and every city
with water works should have a drink­ ' mobile and it takes good roads, as
Cut Prices.
ing fountain where a stream of pure well as gasoline to run them.
running
water,
freely dispenses
A joy ride in the harvest fields of Cabinets, per doz.
$1.00 and up
Adams Ale to the thirsty populace. I this state is one of most exhilarating Post cards .........
.50 and up
Pure water and plenty of it is a good experiences that is available on this Enlargements .. .
.25 and up
Tillamook Studio.
community builder.
continent and one that would charm
Opposit Court House.
a tourist and convince a home seeker.
Cotton Bond Scheme Creates Ugly A speedway lined with growing crops
Mess.
and blooded stock is a landscape that
one seldom tours in a lifetime. In
An ugly situation in Congress con- mapping out automobile routes in
fronts the Wilson administration as Oregon harvest fields should be given
a result of the demand- of Southern prominent position. Why not a “See
senators and representatives that the Rural America First” campaign?
Federal
Government shall adopt
some plan of finance to relieve cotton Illiteracy Among Oregon Rural Pop­
planters and dealers in the cotton
ulation.
producing states. The administration
is opposed to the issuance of bonds
The need of more and better
—man—if you want the finest
old, mellow whiskey, order
or currency as a means of ameliorat­ schools in Oregon is made manifest
ing conditions in the South due to the by conditions revealed in a recent
OLD
inability of that section to find a mar­ census report showing the percentage
ket for cotton.
of illiterates among the native white
It may be stated upon authority that farming class of this state. The fig­
WHISKEY
if Congress incorporates an amend­ ures show that the percentage of illi­
In 50 years its equal hasn't
ment in the war revenue bill authoriz­ teracy in the rural districts of Oregon
k
been found.
j
ing thfe isuance of bonds to be used is three times as large as that in the
in the purchase of cotton that the cities and villages of the state. Ore­
measure will be vetoed by President gon has 10,504 illiterates and 7,133 of
Wilson. President Wilson also would them live on the farms, There are
veto any of the proposals that have 5,042 boys and men and 2,001 girls
been made providing for the direct and women on the farms of this state
purchase of cotton or any other pro­ that can neither read nor write.
duct the output of an industry that
Scraps.
finds itself in distress as a result of
cessation of trade as a result of the
Agriculture need all the great men
European war.
The responsible leaders in congress it can get.
In union there is strength and in
are aware of the President’s opposi­
tion to the measure that have been co-operation there is profit.
The farmer can neither help himself
advanced for the relief of the cotton
states. They declare that senator nor be helped by others until he or­
Smith of Georgia and other Demo­ ganizes.
The economic distribution of farm
cratic leaders who are advocating the
issuance of bonds or currency for the products is today the world's greatest
relief of the cotton section are play problem.
Our tiansportation systems are the
ing to their constituents with no hope
whatever that Congress will harken dray carts of agriculture and can be
made capable peddlers of farm pro-
to their demands.
ducts.
Conservative leaders from the
The middleman is nothing more
South insist that private finance of
than
a farm hand but he is able to fix
the states affected must devise means
for the relief of the cotton planters his own wages and to collect them with the problem of buying Harness
you will find it distinctly advi nta
and the merchants and other dealers and to multiply his transactions as he gzoua to come and do your »elect
ing here. You will get the best
involved. It is the hope of these lead­ pleases.
Bumper crops without market facil­ qualities, the moat thorough and
ers that the problem will be solved
conscientious workmanship and be
either by the organization of a bank­ ities have sent more farmers stagger­ charged the moat reasonable prices.
ing
down
the
back
alleys
of
agricult
­
ers’ pool, as proposed by Festus J.
We can supply single or double
Wade of St. Louis, or by the issuance ure than all the pests and droughts Sets or any single article that you
may be in need of.
of bonds by the various cotton pro­ that ever cursed the nation.
ducing states. The latter plan, rec­
W.A, Williams It Co.
Collier’s Caustic Critics.
ommended by Senator Bankhead cf
Alabama, is generally favored.
Those rubber-stamp Russian victor­ Watchtower Apartments
Despite the administration opposi­
ies
are beginning to look frayed.
tion, Senator Smith of Georgia and
MRS. ALICE HE1TSMAN,
Is
.Missouri such a doubtful state
those associated with him in the
1,2, 3 Room Apartments,
movement intend to press an amend­ this fall that it takes five members of
Furnished or Unfurnished,
the
cabinet
to
rescue
it?
ment to the war revenue bill author-
$1 to $5.00 HER WEEK
There is room for the Monroe doc- _
iting the issue of United States bonds
trine
to
become
a
compact
instead
of
Free
Phone«, Water and Light.
.
to the amount of$26o,ooo,ooo to be trine 10 wivm. -
..
<•Ji-
First St and 4th Ave. East,
used in the purchase of 5,000,000 bales a hegemonic protectorship. See die* I
T illamook ...................
O regon
of cotton, representing the surplus of tionary.
Sob-squadders manage to keep’ the
the crop of 19U. I‘ « ‘tnown ,hat th®
coterie headed by Senator Smith wdl people bathed in emotion most of the
debate this proposition for three or time, but that may not be so bad a» to
four days, and there were intimation» see them all cynical.
EAT VIERECK’S
And then one can become weary
to-day that Mr. Smith would oppone
even
of
sunshine;
we
suppose
that
an adjournment of congress until re­
BREAD,
lief by legislation is given to the cot­ they do in Arizona; and sometimes
we might here; so let us rejoice in the
ton planters.
rains that fell yesterday on the just, TILLAMOOK BAKERY
The Auto in the Field.
the unjust and just everywhere.
Perhaps one can’t sing the Star-
It is quite a common sight in Ore- Spangled Banner." that’s a gift; but
gon to see farmers drive to the har- there s nothing to hinder one from
--i automobiles. It takes a icarnmg to
Urd'* Prayer
vest field in
solemn sum of money to buy an auto-
YOU!!
I. W. HARPER
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CWV
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Voters Beware !
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*
The Dental Trust, with all
its powerful political organiza­
tion, is moving heaven ami
earth to defeat the Dental Re-
form Bill.
In every town and city
members of the Trust are out
working against the bill.
The Medical Trust is help­
ing the Dental Trust by forcing
nurses and druggists, under
threat of boycott to work
against Dental Reform.
All kinds of campaign lies
are being circulated to deceive
the voters. Don’t let the Trust
scare you.
The Trust made the pre­
sent Dental Law. Under this
Law it controls the State Board
of Dental Examiners.
Every
member of that Board is a
member of the Trust.
In this way competent den­
tists are kept out of Oregon,
and the Trust prevents compe­
tition and keeps up prices.
Vote Yes X 340
And bust the Dental Trust
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PAINLESS PARKER
Dentist.
6th and Washington sts.
Portland. Oregon.
FOUNTAIN PENS
25 per cent oil’ on Standard make
Fountain Pens
Some Regular $3.50 pens for $2.00
C. I. CLOUGH CO
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