TILLAMOOK HEADLIGHT, SEPTEMBER 20, 1917.
we refer our readers to the star at mitted what they thought was a fair PREDICTS PEACE
BEFORE SPRING
tractions in this week’s issue.
i settlement. The construction com-
I pany had the matter under advise­
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Whenever there is an opportunity ment when a number of the litigants Henry Clews Says German People
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•05 to boost for Tillamook County’s fam­ started another agitation and threat­
Will Want it on Any Terms.
Business and Professional cards
ous cheese, the Tillamook Commer­ ened a law suit, and in consequence
That the German people will de­
cial Club does so. At the opening of . of this we are inclined to think, but
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the Sour Grass road it pulled off a we do not know positively, that this is mand peace on any terms before the
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little stunt in which the Tillamook the reason why the construction com­ year is over, was the prediction made !
Display advertisements, an inch
product obtained a little advertising, pany has not replied to the non-lit­ by Henry Clews in an address before •
and Lodge Notices, per line .
banquet on Saturday a igants who were endeavoring to the convention of lumbermen at the
■05 and, at the
similar stunt was pulled off, and Bro. bring about a settlement without any Hotel McAlpin; New York, recently.
All Resolutions of Condolence
Shrode knows how to make the pre- spectacular fire works or expensive Discussing financial conditions after
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I sentation on these occasions. When law suit. The committee that the non­ the war, Mr. Clews said in part:
"When the war does end, entirely
the shipbuilders make the same suc- litigants appointed to take the mat-
THE TILLAMOOK HEADLIGHT. fcss >n, that. industry as the dairymen : ter up with the construction company new conditions will confront us and
have done in the cheese making, we was composed of C. I. Clough, C. J. our friends, the allies will become our
F. C. BAKER, Publisher.
will be lauding the ship building in­ Edwards, and H. H. Rosenberg, and commercial enemies. Then will begin
dustry of Tillamook County. With we do not know but what it would a scramble for trade. There is no
increase of the output of cheese in be a good idea for the city council to doubt that peace will necessitate ex-
other parts of the state and in Wash­ appoint them to bring about a set­ tensive readjustment. Concerns de­
ington it is necessary that Tillamook tlement.
All three are fair minded voted to war business will be obliged ■
cheese be advertised as much as pos- business men and hold no prejudices, to scrap considerable of their plants
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and have no money consideration of­ or prepare for other lines of work.
Cut it out—teaching German in the sible.
fered them, the same as some of the War profits will disappear and a few
public schools. This is a gentle hint
The question to be determined and 1 litigants who want the City Council lines of industry will cease entirely,
to the school directors of this county.
the one that vitally effects every tax­ | to pass the assessment upon the stip­ but very important effects will quick- ,
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How many acres of loganbi icrries payer in Tillamook City is, shall this ulations agreed to by a few of the ly appear. Reconstruction instead of ■
are you going to plant on that poor compromise proceed to consumation? ' litigants and the construction com­ destruction will at once set loose '
land? Make it earn you several hun- Shall the litigants be permitted to at­ pany. We believe the gentlemen we great economic forces, and the work ,
dred dollars a year by planting it to tend to their own business in their I have mentioned to arbitrate the mat­ of rebuilding and rearranging the ;
own way or shall the non-litigants, ter would give all the property own­ civilized world will start with a vigor ,
loganberries.
who contributed nothing and have de­ ers a square deal as well as the con­ that will soon overcome all confusion
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Because other parts of Oregon have rived large benefits at the expense of struction company, and we know and hesitancy. War has impoverished
failed to appreciate what the Port­ the litigants, be permitted to inter­ that a large number of the non-lit- the whole world, and waste of life
land Chamber of Commerce have fere with this settlement and involve igants would be perfectly satisfied and of wealth has been inconceivable.
All of the nations combined have in­
done for them, this did not deter Til­ the city in further litigation and ac­ for them to act in that capacity. ■
curred war expenditures of over $90,-
lamook from showing her appreciat­ cording to the best legal authorities
000,000,000.
shift the cost of the improvements
ion.
the
American
Industry
Shall
“
Pay
“Unpreceived difficulties will ap­
onto the city as a whole?—Tillamook
Freight.”
pear in our recovery from war, which
There is going to be considerable Herald.
docs not mean escape from all losses,
Wouldn’t that jar you to read such
logged-off land in this county in the
near future, some of which will be silly stuff. Say, Bro. Trombley, who
Figures issued by the Department but let it be distinctly kept in mind
suitable for dairying, and for logan­ wrote that inspired editorial in last of Commerce show that imports for that peace, when it does come, will
berries. If some plan could be devis­ week’s Herald? Cough up, Bro., the year ending June 30, 1917—$2,- find the United States elevated to
ed so that it could be bought cheap, cough up. Well, if the non-litigants 659,000,000—reached
the highest pre-eminence industrially, commer­
it might induce a number of persons haven’t any rights to be heard the lit- level ever know in our history. cially and financially that would have
with small capital to come here and igants arc fighting mad about some- while the average rate of duty on all required a generation to attain. We
thing.
locate.
imports for 1917—8.5 per cent.—was have suddenly became the world’s
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the lowest ever known and about 50 banker, have secured a position that
cThc series of articles by ex-Ambas- per cent.undcr the average rate for will not be surrendered, even should
It is about time something was
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are 1913, the last year under Protection. Great Britain recover her leadership
done to catch the nocturnal prowler, sador Gerard in the Oregonian
With the exception of 1915, when after the war. We will still be a close
dead or alive, who has been stealing now ended. They were not only high­
second instead of a distant third or
things from the residences for so ly interesting, but opened the eyes of the war disrupted world commerce, fourth, as before the war.
long. A reward of about $100.00 the American people to the factythat imports have steadily increased un­
“The war is going to be won by me­
Wilson-Underwood law, chanicians instead of with highly
to deliver the snea kthief, dead Germany, when it declared war, der the
or alive, should be offered. There is started a conquest of the whole world. while the average duty rate has stead­ trained soldiers. It is a machinery war
some complaint about persons steal­ When war was first declared people ily decreased.
fare. Therefore, in my opinion, the
Yet the avowed purpose of the present warfare is not likely to hold
ing flowers, and this should be stop­ would not believe that Geermany had
started
out
to
whip
the
world.
They
ped also.
Democrats in lowering the Tariff
believe it now, for events of the past was, first, to lower the cost of living out through another severe winter."
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three
years
and
the
articles
of
Mr.
Grass is growing so fast in Tilla­
and, second to create larger reve­
mook county that it is getting ahead Gerard have proved this to be a fact, nues at our ports because of an in­ Senator McNary and the Two Billion
and
the
Germans
were
to
carry
on
a
crease in imports. The cost of living,
of Old Bossy, for she cannot chew it
Dollar War Revenue Bill.
up fast enough. The green meadows, brutal, yes, the most brutal war in as everyone knows, continued to in­
the
history
of
the
world,
including
with an abundance of green feed,
crease even before the war, while the
Following the passage in the Sen­
looks more like early spring than the the United States. Happily, when revenues declined, the law succeeded ate of the two billion dollar war rev­
the
Germans
were
driven
back
when
fall of the year. Well, Old Bossy is
only in increasing imports. To equal enue bill, and while awaiting the final
not worrying about the highcost of within 2 Omiles of Paris, their plans the Republican revenue record of action of the conferences with re­
were
all
upset
and
their
long
cherished
livig or conservation with an abun­
1913, the Democratic law, with its
hope of Germany becoming the world present average duty rate of 8 per spect to the adjustment of all differ­
dance of green feed to satisfy her.
power went aghmering. We consider cent., would be obliged to create an ences in the measure as it passed the
two branches of Congress, Senator
Thomas Withycombe, who con­ Mr. Gerard has done a great service annual importation of over $4,000,- Charles L. McNary made a public
to
the
country
in
publishing
those
ducted a sale of registered Jersey cat­
000,000 worth of foreign products, or statement in which he said:
tle at the Fair Grounds, on his way articles.
about one-eighth of our total product­
"I voted for the revenue bill upon
home, gave Sergeant Keldson $20.50
ion in normal times. That the party its final passage as the war cannot be
As there appears to be a little dif­ in power is in favor of such a situat­
towards the company mess fund. The
fought without money; yet, I hoped
boys of the 10th company not only ficulty in disposing of the county ion is evidenced by their refusal to that a greater portion of the revenue
appreciate the donation, but the peo­ road bonds, tbe proper thing to do raise duty rates and their persistance could have been collected from those
ple of this county do so also. We . is to start a friendly suit to decide in restoring almost wholly to intern­ colossal institutions which are enjoy­
should all take more interest in our . whether the law is constitutional, al taxation.
ing the fruits of the war and are
home boys, and do what we can to , I bis should be done at once. The
How long could industrial America thriving upon the enormous expendi­
snap shot man is not pleased with tolerate such a condition of affairs in
cheer them.
tures made necessary
cessary by this world
the way the bond brokers have acted, normal times, when war manufacture conflict. 1 would
Id not adv
advocate a rev­
Some newspapers are advocating a who seem to think that the county is no longer monopolizes its attention’ enue policy that would disturb or
commission form of government for in their hands and they can exact a Industrial America is to be called up­ frighten business nor would I sup
counties, to be composed of three big premium for selling them. There on for the material and a large part port a measure that considers the
members. This would mean that the is plenty of money in Tillamook of the sinews of this war. It is the profiters too tenderly.
commission would appoint all the county and the county road bonds policy of the ruling party that Amer­
"The only objection I have to the
county employees. Oregon, surely has make a good investment for those ican industry shall “pay the freight.” bill now in conference is that it did
had enough freak laws and freak ag­ who want a fair rate of interest. We And when the war has ceased the not bear down more heavily upon
itators, anil it is time to live down would, therefore, recommend that an Democratic party v. ill again be found the reapers of large war profits. For
and not increase the bad reputation effort be made to sell them in the insisting that this same industry shall example, the Dupont Powder Com­
There are plcntv of good compete with the reorganized govern­ pany made annually from 1913 to
that Oregon had when the politicians .county.
look up the Oregon syste into rail­ road boosters who would invest $100 ment subsidized industry of Europe 1915 inclusive profits amounting to
or more in county road bonds. Ally- on a Free-Trade basis.
road them into office.
five million dollars while in 1916 its
way, let's do something to head off
profits climbed to the stupendous sum
the
bond
brokers
who
want
to
make
President Wilson has placed the
of eighty-two million. The United
“Hands Offl”
And another
price of paper at 2'j cents per pound a big wad of money.
States Steel Corporation made in the
thing,
what
a
good
advertisement
it
for the daily Official Bulletin, but
"The president would rather lose year preceding our entrance into the
would
lie
for
Tillamook
countv
that
gives no protection whatever to the
war sixty-three millions of dollars
newspapers who arc being robbed by the people took up the $200,000 the war than recommend or consent and based upon the first six months
to
a
restoration
of
Protective
la
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It can be
the ’’forty thieves”. W by this discrim­ road bonds themselves.
of the current year it is estimated
ination? 1 he newspapers are just as done, and a drive to that end should iff duties!" This was the remark of a that its profits for 1917 will rise to
prominent
member
of
the
Congress
necessary for the prosecution of be made. I his is a bit of information
the unprecedented figure of five hun­
the was as the Official Bulletin, in we want the County court to give of the United States. Over affd over dred millions. Many other similar ex­
again
the
long-headed,
prudent
Pro
­
fact, more so, for it was the news­ serious consideration, and when the
amples could be sighted though these
papers that boosted the liberty loan I time conies to sell the bonds in tectionists of the Senate and House are of the larger class.
have
pleaded
in
committees
for
such
and the Red I ross movement. The [small denominations the good road
"One excellent result obtained in
order of the presidetit is disappoint­ ¡boosters of the county will get back an increase in the 1 an f as would the Senate was striking from the bill
ing to the newspaper men for he of the drive, and give the bond brok­ double or treble the present meagre the provision relating to table taxes
ii -ome of $240.000,001' r year from
protects the government from the ers the horse laugh.
duties on $3,000,000,000 of imports. —those upon tea, coffee, sugar and
‘forty thieves" and allows them to
the like. Every dollar now paid is a
I lie banquet on Saturday night, Many Democrats have declared that dollar and accumulated interest less
fleece the newspaper men.
given by the Commercial Club, was a they would like to see this brought to pay in the future by the long and
The ship building strike is a most fitting celebration of the advent of a about. But they dare not run counter distressing process of taxation, which
serious blow to Oregon’s new indus­ new industry into the county, but to the decree of the White House eventually falls upon the shoulders
try, and from tile look of things it is more especially to show its appre­ that the Tariff shall on no account be of the great mass of people, A fail­
going to have a serious effect for ciation to the Portland Chamber of increased. “Hands off!” is the order. ure sufficiently to tax great profits,
some years in the future development Commerce for the assistance it rend­ Apparantly nothing now can change which arc an accompaniment of war,
of an Wdlustry that was making good ered in procuring the contracts. Eve­ the ulti malum. It can, however, be and an over-issuance of bonds, brings
progress and giving employment to ry speaker that evening felt grateful changed by the election of a Pro­ about inflation, increase in cost of
large numbers of men. The trade for the co-operation of Portland's tectionist Senate and House in 19.8, living and commercial distress follow­
unions are responsible for the trouble, commercial body gave this county, and by the incoming of a Protec'.ton- ing the arrest of war, and for those
for they want to confine the ship and, particular! yto W. D. B. Dodson, iit Congress and administraation as plain reasons I supported every effort
building to men w ho belong to unions. its secretary. This was an object les­ the result of the election of 1920,
to impose a heavy load of taxation
As we understand the situation the son and proves conclusively that the
upon those thriving institutions which
government is to blâme for not set- Portland Chamber of Commerce had
are enjoying a harvest of profits
Consideration.
ting a fair wage
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. the
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above the dream of avarice.”
nten, , and a magnanimous spirit when it under­
should they refuse to work lor that took to help upbuild all parts of Ore­
You have seen boys who were very
they should be drafted into the army. gon. No one can say that Portland much devoted to their mother and
An Enterprising Office Boy.
In the
1 hat would settle the strike question. wants to “hog” everything.
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state road bond measure, Portland who cannot bear to have any one
else do anything for them, not even
Here is a bit of information our showed her interest in other parts of
A foreign book contains an inter­
the indulgent father. Willie was a
Democratic friend.Bro. Trombley, has the state, and it is the same way with boy of that sort, and one night he esting anecdote that Baron de Reuter
told to the author:
been bucking up against the past few the new shipping industry, the Port­
years. In 1 '•1 J the Democrats were land Chamber of Commerce was in called his father to his bedside.
'T had just made a start in London,”
"Papa
”
,
he
said,
"will
you
please
howling terribly because there was a favor of other parts in Oregon par­
said the founder of the famous news
bring
me
a
glass
of
water?
”
"robber" tariff on print paper, and it ticipating in ship building. And as a
His father went for the water, agency, "and had gone to eat a mod­
was selling for three cents a pound result of this, the gathering in this glowing with pride with the unusual est lunch, when my little office boy,
which they swore was outrageous. city fittingly showed its appreciation summons, and when Willie had tak­ who had been told where to find me,
Well, they took the "robber” tariff of the broad minded men of Portland
en his drink the parent’s curiosity rushed in breathlessly to say that a
off and print paper has gone up to in giving Tillamook its moral support.
gentleman had called to see me__a
got the best of him.
There
should
be
more
co-opcraation
seven cents a pound anil that’s the
"Why did you call me instead of foreign looking gentleman, he added.
between
the
Portland
Chamber
of
way Democracy always works. Now,
"Why did you let him go?” I ex­
Bro. Trombley, how do you like the Commerce and the Commercial Clubs your mother," he asked?
”Oh there’s been a dressmaker here claimed. “I would have corpc around
of
other
cities.
We
were
glad
to
have
robber system of the free trade and
at once to see him.”
high cost of living and the high cost Mr. Dodson with us and listen to his today, and I was afraid there might
‘Please, sir. I didn’t,” was the reply.
be
some
needles
and
pins
on
the
floor
of paper? It’s tough on the newspep- kindly advice, and we think he went
"He is still at the office. I’ve locked
to
get
into
mama
’
s
feet.
”
replied
Wil
­
back to Portland fully convinced Til­
er men, isn’t it?
him in!”
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lamook people were most sincere in lie innocently.
And so one of Reuter’s earliest and
We placed a snappy heading on their appreciation of what the Port­
most prized subscribers was secured
GIRL
’
S
STATEMENT
WILL
the Gem Theatre advertisement last land Chamber of Commerce has done
The resourceful office boy t_L_„
subse­
HELP TILLAMOOK quently became secretary and later a
week, and the management thought for this section.
director
we were trying to change the name
of
the
company.—The
of the theatre. Not so, however,
Here is the girl’s own story: "For Youth's Companion.
The pavement controversy still
Messrs. Partridge and Morrison had drags along, and will do so until a years I had dyspepsia, sour stomach
a whole lot of star attractions last board of arbitration is appointed to and constipation. I drank hot water
Announcement.
week—likewise this
week—and we arrive at a settlement with the con­ and olive oil by the gallon. Nothing
wanted to give the impression—to struction company. Some of the non­ helped until I tried buckthorn bark,
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use a theatrical phrase—that the.Gcnt litigants were working on that plan glycerine, etc., as mixed in Adler i-ka
Mrs. J. C. Holden announces that
Theatre was the place for star at­ and a committee met with a repre­ ONE-SPOONFUL helped me IN- she will open her Piano Studio, Sept.
tractions. No one can deny that, for sentative of the construction com­ Stantly.” Because Adler-i ka flushes 1, for private and class instruction.
the management must be commended pany, when the matter was talked the ENTIRE alimentary it relieves
Mr« Holden is a graduate cf the
for the star photo plays they arc over in a business manner without ANY CASE constipation, sour »tam- Dimninr Tmr-nved Svstcm of Music
showing, which are appreciated by the least speck of prejudice or hard ach or gas. and prevents appendicitis.
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^.¡|) establish classes in
the public. Those who want a good feeling Both sides argued the merits It has QUICKEST action of any­ this method.
evening's entertainment can get it at and demerits of the pavement and thing we ever sold. J. S. Lamar, drug­ i Anyone desiring further particulars
may call at any time.
the Gem Theatre, at a small cost, and the sewer system, and each side sub­
gist
ADVERTISING RATES.
Legal Advertisements.
First Insertion per line ........... $
T he I ncome of F armers
S well B ank B eposits
VERY' Y'ear, when the farmers sell their pro­
duce. the volume of bank deposits is greatly in­
creased. Those farmers who reap the largest
harvest should have the largest Bank Accounts.
It often occurs, however, that a farmer who has
smaller fields and proportionately smaller harvests
has the most money in the Bank. Such a Farmer
deposits a part of all of his income and his constant
depositing and plans for saving show large results.
The thrifty farmer should save his money, just as he
does his hay’ and grains.
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Editorial Soap Shots.
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STOCKMEN.
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Tillamook, Ore.
More Star
Attractions !
At THE GEM
This week’s Progam con­
tains some Wonderful
Photo Plays.
FRIDA Y, SEPT. 28.
“CHICKEN CASEY,” five reel Triangle picture fea­
turing Dorothy Dalton.
“GRAB BAG BRIDE,” one reel comedy.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 29.
“ALADDIN’S OTHER LAMP.”
B. A. Rolfe pre­
sents the adorable little star Viola Dana in this
five act Metro Wonderplay of Love and Adventure
taken from Willard Mack’s Playlet ‘The Dream
Girl.”
RELIABLE HENRY,” one reel Drew Comedy.
SUNDA Y, SEPT. 30.
DANCER'S PERIL,” five reel World feature pic­
ture.
Star not announced. Watch the lobby for
advertising on this one.
MONDAY, OCT. 1.
JIM BLUDSO,” five reel Triangle pictures featur­
ing Wilfred Lucas.
A MALE GOVERNESS,” one reel comedy.
TUESDA Y, OCT. 2.
SOLI) AT AUCTION,” fivereel Pa the Gold Rooster
Play, featuring Lois Meredith, also the PATHE
NEWS on this date.
WEDNESDAY, OCT 3.
"GIRL IN CHECKERED COAT,” five reel Blue­
bird photo play, featuring Dorothy Phillips, star
of Hell Morgan’s Girl.”
Single reel comedy.
THURSDA Y, OCT. 4.
1" J > H 1 1 LE IMPS,’’ five reel William Fox Photo­
play .featuring Jane and Katherine Lee.Thesetwo
little Starlets are full of mischief and life becom­
ing to one of their ages, and this progam is sure
to please old and young alike. What is more in­
teresting than, watch the play and pranks of ‘Two
Little Imps ?
You’ll have to come early to get
_____ seats for this number.
Admission prices each evening. Adults loc.TChildren 5c
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are ^ie ’nterests of the people of this
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°ur hiterests. Whether you are
’"Jberma"’ *«rnJer. Stockman, Merchant or Trade-
®ha
K,ad to oomber you among the
man) patrons of the First National Bank—and in-
x lte >our U!*e of our uulimited facilities.
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DIRECTORS:
P. Heisel. Farmer.
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B C
C£ou^Co’ J C- Holden. Vice Pres
C. Lamb. Building Materials.
John »»at
Morgan. Farmer.
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