y DECEMBER 12, 1924
TILLAMOOK
HEADLIGHT
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COMMENT
Editorial Page of the Tillamook Headlight
FEATURES
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• .LOVE YOUR HOME LAND
indent Weekly Paper
1 Every Friday by the
publishing
Company
Tillamook. Oregon
Plan to celebrate as never before
This day of all days so dear.
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ways experienced some difficulty jn
getting him past. By the time we
had packed in all the iron we wanted,
another field opened to us. This time
at Netarts bay. In the summer of
1851 or ’52 there was a vessel laden
with stores for a lighthouse on Cape
Disappointment, at the mouth of the
Columbia. She was wrecked on the
Columbia bar, split in halves, one half
of her floated down the cOhst, and
came into Netarts bay. The Indians
cut the wreckage up and got her bolts
and the standing rigging, a part of
which still hung to the wreck. They
also found a number of bolts of can­
vas which was on the wreck, lots of
ships blocks and many other useful
things to us. They knew we were
building a schooner and came over
here, and said they would let us have
So
everything they had saved.
Thomas and myself went back with
them to see what they had. We found
that the rigging was all good and
sound, and they had lots of small
iron which we could use. The canvas
was heavy, still we could use it for
sails of the schooner. We bargained
with the Indians to take the whole
business for $10 in cash, and I tell
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Early Settlement
of Tillamook I
County
(Contributed)
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e ve had such a glorious summer And take home a spicy Christmas tree s
A
fine
fir
will
surely
please;
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Taking happy trips here and there,
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We’re glad we live in a land like this
Motoring
over the highways
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Manager
Harrison.
The home of the Tillamook Cheese.
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Finding picnic grounds everywhere.
We'll
sing
of
the
land
where
they
and Entered at the U. o. Enjoying the cool ocean breezes
make good cheese
at Tillamook, Oregon,
By Warren N. Vaughn
The fishing on rivers and bays.
And have that wonderful Ocean
May 2. 1888___________ There’s no place like our Tillamook
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Breeze,
county
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¿¿CKIl’TION RATES
We
’
ll
sing for we’re glad, a home to
To spend all your vacation days.
12.00
r, By Mail ........ ——
have,
While we were busy packing, our
¡¿a, By Ma'* ...... -........ $1.00 The vivid hues of the autumn that
In the Land of the Chris, mas Trees. mechanics were hard at work on the
Rouths. By Mail ............. $ .75
Over hills and valley lay,
—Z. E. S. vessel. Captain Hendrickson told Mr.
Payable in advance
Flaming up along the roadside
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Thomas he would have to put another
To make it a bright golden way.
THANKS FRIENDS
Telephone
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No painter could do justice to them
Pacific States, Main 68
I wish to express my sincere packing, for said he “You are a good
No poet their full glory tell,
7* + ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ * But, however we'd like to keep them thanks to our many kind friends who mechanic and I want you to work on
« Nature doeth all things so well,
helped me to win the Standard Buick the vessel,’’ but as all four horses be­
editorial policy ♦
Six given away by the Tillamook longed to Mr. Thomas and he object­
♦ That, altho’ we feel a sadness
Headlight in their subscription con­ ed to his plan for he said. “I will not
As
their
bright
beauty
fades
away,
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To advocate, aid and sup-
test. This car is being held for sale trust my horses over such trails as
K Bny measures that will • + And the gloomy grey shades of winter at the Sunset garage and I would be we have just traveled, with anyone
Creep over all day by day,
cg the most good to the ♦
pleased to have an offer on this ma­ but myself,” so Thomas and myself
♦ We should not feel discouraged
chine from anyone who might be in­ were in for all the packing. We made
it people
five more trips to Arch cape for iron.
Nor waste a single tear,
terested.
To encourage industries ♦
As
the trail in places was so precip.
For
haven
’
t
we
before
us
now
establish in Tillamook ♦
MRS. CHARLES E. STEPHENS
itius we could not pack very heavy
The i very best time of the year?
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aty.
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loads, but the horse that had so nar­
To urge the improvement ♦ When the evergreens are swaying to
Klamath Falls—Voters authorize row an escape of going over, always
♦
a port for Tillamook City.
The ■ soft rythm of the breeze
$112,590 budget for city schools.
remembered that spot, and we al-
To insist on an American ♦ They : are whispring Christmas greet­
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adard of labor.
ings
To be politically indepen- *
To all of the other trees.
it, but to support the can- ♦ The great bare trunk and leafless
jtes for public office who ♦
limbs
1 bring the most good to <•
Of a gnarled old lonesome tree
, people of
Tillamook ♦ Have a haunting sort of beauty
uty und of the State of ♦
And real sentiment for me.
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«on.
Make This Your Slogan
♦ When the winds are shreiking wildly,
Ugly
black
clouds
piled
o
’
er
head,
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for the Coming Year
Leave the warm fireside behind you,
¡¡DAY, DECEMBER 21, 1924
Watch a raging storm instead.
The old oceans fierce, wild booming
As she dashes up the spray,
(ERATE ON TROUBLESOME
Gives a wicrd and fearful pleasure
PROBLEMS
To those brave enough to stay.
iic problems are aggravating
Have a Savings Account at The First Na­
they are poked into and tamper- Take a look at our Mt. Hebo;
tional Bank and resolve to deposit a defi­
She’s put on her snow cap
th by everyone, and pulled to
, cussed find discussed by all. And settled in her fleecy nest
nite sum every week or month.
To take her long winter’s nap.
is quite proper, for all of us
Start NOW—have your 1925 saving cam­
have a word to say regarding Nestled down among the mountains
Her .downy ease she will take
¡position of public affairs,
paign already under way when the year
some time past in this county Nor heed the wild storms, but in
begins.
springtime,
[payers have been in the midst j
Sun-kissed again, she’ll awake.
upheaval over budgets, taxes,
unty offices. Very little head-1
We pay 4 per cent compound interest on
Or, away on the rolling hillside
¡ems to have been gained by
And down on the river’s bank,
Savings.
thunder which has been pour-
See the little pines and hemlocks.
th and considerable suspicion
And the fir-trees, rank on rank.
en aroused between the two
They are sparkling and all whispering
ndustries of this community,
Feeling so hopeful at heart,
f and lumbering.
That on this special Christmas day
i condition is regretable, and a
Each may go to take a part.
iinuence of further animosities
only salvation of the county’s So, the summer’s gone, gold autumn
k. Ore.
Tilla
1. The Headlight advocates an
past,
keting of all taxpayers inter­
And old winter’s here again,
im which time all cards will be We cannot wish past seasons back
I the table and grievences aired.
Christmas Spirit’s here to reign.
Then sta£k the wood in the old fire­
place
ERYONE IS PLEASED
Call the folks from far and near,
Beadlight’s subscription cam-
Ms a grand success, and gen-
Itisfaction over the way it was
1
ted and finished is apparent,
eadlight got what is was after
de circulation—and the contest-
it their prizes.
paper wishes to thank the
ng local business houses for
cooperated in the matter of
LITY
THE WELL IS DRY THEY
THE WORTH OF WATER”
"«table incident regarding the
of county agents in this state
• when five new county agent
were created by as many coun- !
fcets for 1925. ’ Two of these |
* had at one time county
•t work and decided to do
t them; Coos county tried it
•rs, and Marion county one
Now both places have at last
red the value of this work and
’»instated the office.
~is connection it might be men-
1 that Coos county, having no
received not one stick of gov-
nt powder for farm purposes,
Tillamook obtained 76,900
1 for the farmers here, at a
I of over $6000. These are the
Which are liable to be forgotten
1 enthusiasm of cutting down
' expenses. Penny wise and
foolish.
CARD OF THANKS
■wish to thank all the friends
fifhbort for their kind assist-
M beau; iful flowers during the
•ad death of our dear wife and
Olaf Gulstrom and family
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Suggestions
Christmas Shopping
at Home!
for the Men
Books
Smoking Sets
Shaving Sets
Stationary
Fountain Pens
Eversharp Pencils
Military Hair
Brushes
Fishing Tackle
Etc.
Etc.
Perfume
Toilet Sets
Manicure Sets
Pyralin Ivory
Stationary
Kodaks
Vases
Framed Pictures
Etc.
Etc.
Tillamook
Starring GEORGE HACKATHORNE, ELEANOR BOARDMAN
and a strong supporting cast. Booth Tarkington story. Drama
of life.
BIG BUSINESS,”—Comedy
THURSDAY-FRIDAY. DECEMBER 18-19
THE NAVIGATOR
FULLER BRUSHES
Starring BUSTER KEATON. Hilarious comedy’— HI j greatest!
BIRDS OF PASSAGE,”—Novelty Keel
You artect theac gifts in the quiet and
comfort of your own home. Only the
Fuller Man »¿1» them. He intend* to
call €® you befvre Christmas, but better
write or phone him now- No obligation
to buv
EARL L. RICHARDSON
Phene 327-J
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 20
EMPTY HANDS
Sarring JACK HOLT, NORMA SHEARER and tr big cast.
Drama—Story of Canadian wilderness.
“ONE NIGHT IT RAIN ED.”—Comedy
Ch ristmas Buying
We Give
Green Stamps
is in full swing at the
Christmas Store
We Give
Green Stamps
Practical, useful gifts - - the newest things the
market affords, are on display at Rock Bottom Prices
A stroll through the store will pay you
We give S&H Stamps - Save them and save 2%
on your purchases. Ask For Them
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B uster B rown S hoes
NEW ARRIVALS
in the shoe department for the holiday wear are
pleasant surprises. Satins, patents, kids all espe­
cially priced for Christmas. Width AA to C.
Gifts that will
please the
Children
Instructive Games
Puzzles
Games of Amuse­
ment
Mechanical Toys
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Electrical Toys
Books
Painting Out-fits
Erector Sets
Etc.
Etc.
10c to $15.00
t
Oregon
THE TURMOIL
Among the many Xmas Gift Sets
of splendid
you will find u delightful gift for
each o! your relatives and friends.
Always a welcome Gift and
one that is appreciated too.
Some beautiful boxes at
$1.00 to $5.00
12c per pound
Jelly Beans
10 lbs. $1.10
30c
per pound
Nut Fudge
3 lbs. 85c
The
very
best
French Mixed
grade of this
Xmas Candy at
30c a pound
A Xmas Gift
that will please
HER
SUNDAY • MONDAY, DECEMBER 14-15
Starring LEWIS STONE, HELENE CHADWICK, and MARY
CARR. An astounding comedy-drama.
“INTERNATIONAL NEWS" and ’AESOP’S FABLE”
Xmas Candy
Take advantage of these re­
markable low prices. Sleeping
dolls, walking dolls, undressed
dolls and some beautiful dress­
ed ones are all included in this
sale.
49c
$1.50 Dolls
39c
1.15 Dolls
$1.48
5.00 Dolls
90c
3.00 Dolls
43c
1.25 Dolls
25c
60c Dolls
COLISEUM
WHY MEN LEAVE HOME
Christmas ng gestion
DOLLS
hearing of Sam’s loss we concluded to
go to Hoquarton and obtain some po­
tatoes.
John Tripp and Henry
We
Haines sold us 50 bushels.
got Hiram Smith to help us
some on the vessel as he was
a good mechanic. He got out the
beams and dressed out the deck
planking. Thomas and myself start­
ed with the four horses for Netarts
for the material we had bought of the
Indians, and were engaged about one
week in packing everything over to
Tillamook river, from which point the
Indians boated it all down to where
we were working.
By this time our builders had about
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TUESDAY-MONDAY, DECEMBER 46- 17
Save and Thrive In ’25
et Garage, Berry Music House,
s Drug Store, R. W. Bennett,
t, and the general public for
Jendid help furnished the var-
tontestants. The work of the
I who gave their time and
Saturday at the close of the
t is also greatly appreciated.
you we had a terrible lot of stuff to
pack from Netarts across the cape
to where we were building. We were
exceedingly pleased at having made
so good a bargain for money was
scarce and we wanted paint for our
schooner, also running rigging and
also wanted provisions and clothing.
All hands agreed that we must have
the schooner ready to launch on the
first day of January 1855, and for this
object we all worked with a will.
The settlers had increased consider­
able, a number had come in and lo­
cated claims and gone out again to
stay until spring, when we proposed
to have our schooner ready, upon
which they intended to move. After
NEW SILK UMBRELLAS
Right new arrivals just in time to be selected for a Christmas gift, 16-rib mo­
dels, with short stubby handles, gilt frames with fine silk coverings in a vari­
ation of handles. Black, brown, toupe, navy, purple, red and green are priced
low for quick sale.
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We Give
S&H
Green Stamps
It Pays to Pay Cash
At
Lasson & Hechtner
We Give
S&H
Green Stamps
The All Around Dependable Store of Tillamook
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