< v : j J * PMk Vernonia Entered u second-class matter Angnat 4, 1922, at the post office at Vernonia, Oregon, tinder the Act of March 3, 1079 VERNONIA, OREGON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1924 MOUTHPIECE of the NEHALEM VALLEY OPENING EVENT OF KINGSLEY MERC. CO. New Store on Prominent Corner Will Open for Basin«»« Next Saturday This Saturday morning at usual working time will be the “opening ,»» 1 of the now Kingsley Mercantile Co’s, department tsore, in the large new fireproof building on the corner of Second nnd Bridge streets. The paint era, plasterers nnd decorators have finished their work, the fixtures all set nnd the ninny shelves counters und departments well stocked with new goods of every rescription, that have been arriving daily the past two weeks. Saturday the doors will open on one of the cleanest, neatest, new­ est nnd most complete department stores in the county. Vernonia people are appreciative of the work done by the Kingsley Mercantile Co., and the building they have done speaks of their confidence in this metropolis of Columbia county. Here is success to the new store that we intend visiting Saturday in the new quarters. Every­ thing is handled that is found in all first class department stores. 4 HALTOM’S BIG SALE SET FOR SATURDAY The papvr und large bills announce the big 13 day sae starting Saturday at the Haltom store "Just accross the bridge”. In accord with the sea­ son, the llaltom store is offering a sale that few will care to miss. The large room is full to overflowing with goods of the season, that are now thrown of the Sale Counter at speci­ al bargain prices. The many empty goods boxes testify to the new ship­ ments that have been arriving for this sale, and Vernonia people are promised a treat from one of the largest stores of the valley. VERY NARROW ESCAPE Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mellinger certainly are thankful today that they are well and healthy. On a re­ cent trip over the Columbia River Highway in their car, an auto bearing a Nebraska license tried to pass them It passed them all right, only the careless driver turned in too soon. The auto struck the front whee lof Mr. Mellinger’s car and turned it around across the highway and upset with the occupants in it. They crawl­ ed out bruised but not seriously hurt. Their car is somewhat of a wreck, costing probnbly a hundred dollars to fix up. It is hoped the strange car can be located and the driver can be made to pay for the repairs. It was certainly a very narrow escape. v RULES FOR FARM BUREAU ESSAY CONTEST * Conducted by Columbia Farm Bur­ eau. Open to nil boys and girls of the schools of Columbia county in grndes up to and including the second year high school. Dates of contest October 1 to No­ vember 10. Subject of essay to be choice be­ tween (a) “Why Dad Should Join the Farm Bureau, (b) Why Dad is a Farm Bureau Member. 310.00—1st prize; 35.00—2nd prize; $2.50—3rd prize; $2.00—Next five; $1.00—Next five. Special Grand National Prize—The writers of the four best essays in the United States are to be awarded by the American Farm Bureau Feder­ ation with a prize trip to Chicago, Ill., at the time of the annual meet­ ing of the nntional organization which is December 8, 9 and 10, 1924. One national prize will be awarded in each of the four national Farm Bur­ eau regional districts. Only counties with ten of more contéstente are elgible to compete in the national contest. All essays must be In the office of the Columbia county Farm Bureau by November 10, 1924. Points to be considered In essay are: 1. Facts on the subject 2. How the story is told. 8. English, spelling and punctu- ation. «. 4. General appearance and neat- mm . The contest will be judged by the committee appointed by the Farm Bureau Executive Board, the County Superintendent of Schools, and the County Agent. Volume 3, Number 7 COLUMBIA COUNTY ¡VERNONIA MASONS • VISIT LOCAL LODGE A large delegation from the Ver­ nonia Masonic lodge wore guests of St. Helens Lodge No. 32. A. F. A A. M., Tuesday night and the degree team of the visitors put on the Maxt­ or Mason degree. After the lodge ses­ sion a delightfu social session and banquet were held and including the visitors, there were more than 100 present. The Vernonia brothers who attended the lodge meeting were: W. W. Laughlin, Bruce McDoneld, Wil- linhi Pringle, A. C. Alexander, James York, Glenn Robinson, W. H. Cong­ don, F. M. Ruhl, Troy Smith, William Folger, Ivan Shearer, J. A. Campbell, W. E. Sheppard, A. J. Hughes, E. Jory, J. E. Applegate, Lee Johnson, R. A. Space, H. R. Grunder. M. E. Carkin, O. F. Tipton, A. H. Starkey, J. C. Lindley and Dr. W. H. Hurley— Mist. BRIERS Bigger and Better Than Ever Paul Robinson, Editor and Owner Advertising Medium of a Big Pay Roll Community PIONEER’S REUNION AT CHURCH, OCT. 5 Sunday, October 5, . the Relief Corps has arranged for a big reunion to be held in the new church auditor­ ium, promptly at 2 o’clock p. m. Do not let any citizens miss attending this. The Program promises to be in­ teresting, composed mostly of origin­ al Pioneer stories by “Old Timers”. Some of them have splendid untold history and events to relate. Mrs. Spencer, President of the Relief Corps has been here 44 years and we may find a few earlier than that. Be out Sunday afternoon, October 5 and see. Above are pictured tho new build­ ings, August 23rdt jnst one month after the fire. When people heard that the Pacific International Live­ stock Exposition at Portland l.ad been destroyed, it was like a blow in the face. But the indomitable spirits who formed it first, who labored for its establishment and continuance were not daunted. Within a few days, work had been begun on a new home, "bigger and better than ever,” and now it is near­ ing completion. The contractors have promised to have 'it done and ready tor occupancy by October 25th, and the great Exposition will open its doors to the public on the morning of November 1st with a larger and more beautiful show than ever in its his­ tory. The new structure is modeled in general after the old one, for the ar­ rangement and plan of the former one was hard to beat. The stadium has been enlarged, however, and forty feet have been added to its length, and the seating capacity has been increased to 7000. The horse department has been en­ larged and improved, as has the poul­ try department, while the toys’ aud Whoever gets his hands into bri- ers gets stung. If you like to get stung read the folowing lines. How­ ever, some of the stingers have been extracted by time so that it is com­ paratively safe now to take up this subject. The brier in this case are he "Commercialized Charities”. Un­ der this term we include all forms of machinery whose aim is to solicit money for human relief, and is sup­ ported and kept up by the funds so solicited. It has been rumored about that some of these agencies maintain expensive offices in many large cities of the land and paid secretaries und assistants. Some of these are getting even a vacation occasionally. Now whatever the normal aspect of it may be we do not question at this time. Our object is that there are too many of them. It is pretty difficult to go into a barn with a bucket oin hand to milk the cow after the animal has been milked. Nor it is possihe to get wool off a sheep after it has been shorn. A certain amount of time must be allowed for these things to Jevel- ope again. Vernonia is a growing town, but this does not argue that we are all At the last session of the legisla­ millionares. It takes money to build our homes and our institutions and ture, a law was passed which briefly our improvements. We are nlso very forbids the manufacture and sale of responsive to tne needs of oiir un­ a mixture of vegetable oils with milk fortunate fellows of which we have for the purpose of offering a substi­ proof black and white. Of late we tute for butter, this law was fostered have been invaded by an army of re­ by the dairy interests of the st*.* a, lief solicitors and some made their ap and was opposed by the Oleo Marg­ peal through the mail. One day it hup arine interests. After the measure was passed, the pened that there were three differe.it appeas made to our business men by Oleo interests secured a referendum outside agents. Some of these relief on it, which has kept it in suspension appeals are of a patriotic nature, ever since, so that it has not been in some como under the garb of Christ­ force. The law is to be voted on by ian charity, etc. The writer was told the people of the state at the coming that one appeal was made for an im­ November election. aginary future woe; some hoboes may The object of this law is to protect be in need next winter and so we the dairy industry against the com­ must be ready for them. It occurs to petition of what is termed a substi­ us that we have been shorn plenty tute for butter and other milk pro­ this summer and that we are entitled ducts. to a period of recuperation so that • It is not the intent of this or suc- we can build up our home base n I eroding articles to abuse anybody but little better. to treat the subject soberly, painly Let us offer a few suggestion'-. and truthfully. The people of the First, let us cease multiplying relief state are entitled to have all the facts machinery. Every machine inrol.es set before them in the simplest man­ operation expenses. Why not work ner possible, so that they may under­ the machinery we already have, and stand to the fullest extent just what work it as it should be worked. It is effect their votes may have. the writers belief that quite a num­ This is a very important matter. ber of machines might be scraped if There is no other measure on the some of the main engines are tuned ballot which will affect so many cit­ up and made to function with a great izens of the state as this. The dairy er efficiency. In the second place, industry is the largest of all agri­ harsh-a« it may seem, but in our age cultural activities in Oregon and one and under the existing conditions, of the most important. The dairy in­ it seems almost necessary to curb dustry supports in whole or in part a a wholesale invasion of outside so­ fourth of the population of this state. licitors. These charities are presented It pays a very large percentage of the in such a patriotic and loyalty and taxes. It sustains the banks and oth­ semi-religious spirit that the average er industries. It renews and main­ citizen hates to be contrary. Under these conditions may it not be wise tains the fertility of the soil. In order to understand all phases for a city to have a regulative ordin­ ance to protect its constituency a- of the subject clearly, it has been di­ gainst some of these things mention­ vided into various heads, and each ed? Furthermore, it ia the conviction one will be discussed separately as of the writer, that in some cases its follows: a different form of charity that is 1. Economic value of the dairy needed. Sometimes the thing needed industry to Oregon. is a few lessons of self-help and econ­ 2. Value of the dairy industry omy, and in others a few moral and from the standpoint of health and religious principles. development, particularly as relates In closing let us state, that when­ to children. ever there ia real distress or a real 3. Effect of the Oleo Margarine need we are ready, but we are imited industry on dairying in Oregon. and cannot help everywhere. The 4. The aim and intent of the Oleo briers are against unnecessary and Margarine and condensed milk law. expensive machinery. We moan to 5. The result of a defeat of this protect ourselves so that we have a law. chance to recuperate and put our­ 8. Answers to charges made by selves on a basis where our own in­ opponents of the law. stitutions will be in a position tn In the following articles each of render a better service. What is your these subjects will tee handled as opinion? H. G. H. ' briefly as is consistent with a thoro- girls’ clubs will have a department ex­ clusively for their exhibits. Magnificent animals from all over the United States will show what breeding and scientific care can do with the race of dairy cows. World record animals of various breeds are promised and the dairy department will be a union of beauty and utility not to be surpassed anywhere In the world. The breeders of cattle vie with each other for numbers and ex­ cellence, and there Is always a stunts- manlike struggle in the show ring be- tween breeders for the coveted blue ribbons. Collected within the walls of the immense Exposition building are not only the finest dairy cattle to be found anywhere in the world, but hundreds of other animals, repre­ senting the time, labor and thought and work of centuries to bring them to as near perfection as the ingenuity of man can compass. Nor is this all. The products of the soil in their glory of color and fragrance, the-accomplish­ ments of the boys and girls in useful endeavor and other things worthy of study and enjoyment will be found at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition, November 1 to 8 inclusive GRANO OPENING OF RIG GARAGE RUILDING Entertainment Given by Gilby Motor Co. In New Concret« Building 85X125 Feet The "Grand Opening” of the Gil- by Motor Co. is advertised for Sat- urday night, October 4th, and the company will entertain all visitors that night with a free dance and spec ial selected music. The building is one of the argest and best in the county, and on opening night they will have on display new models of cars of various makes, turning the part of the evening to an “Auto Show” of some importance. Every one in the county is invited to come to Vernonia that night, and the Gar­ age people willi be all smiles and on the entertaining committee. Vernon- ia will welcome the new enterprise to our thriving city. It is business we are all after. It is patronizing home this paper has always advocated. Advertisers want business and they want to place their ads where the largest circulation is. They want their ads read. The Eagle reaches nearly every home in and around Vernonai, where business comes from. It is the readers who patronize our business houses. The VERNONIA Eagle subscription list is growing CHAMBER OF COMMERCE every day, as the community grows. The Eagle is for everybody and is not run for spite work, and its columns The Vernonia Chamber of Com­ are open for all. merce has been recently reorganized and a campaign started which is ex­ DISCUSS PLANS FOR LOOP ROAD pected to raise the total membership to 200. E. H. Gilchrest was elected Representatives from three coun­ president and Lester Sheeley, Secre­ ties met in the Hillsboro Chamber of tary, for the balance of the year of Commerce Monday evening to discuss 1924. Increased interest is being mani­ plans relative to the proposed double loop highway which, if completed, fested in the forum luncheons, with will furnish a short cut from Port- the result that more than 40 members and to the Coast by way of Forest were present Monday, September 16. Grove and Vernonia of approximate­ This Chamber has discontinued the ly 75 miles. G. O. Brandenburg and uncheons for a few month, but due W. O. Dunn, manager and president to the impossibility of meeting at of the Oregon Automobile associa­ night they were started about a tion, were present at the meeting and month ago with instant success. stated that the association was bark Our Publicity Committee has re- of the movement and hoped to see it cently published a 12-page folder of Vernonia and the Nehalem valley, materialize. Many advantages of the new route samples of which has been sent to by way of Vernonia and Timber were practically all of the commercial or­ set forth, such as the high quality ganizations of the state. This folder of scenic beauty which skirts the which is somewhat different than any road between Forest Grove and Ver­ thing formerly used for publicity pur­ ugh understanding, for the informa­ nonia and the many camping spaces poses by our organization and is the which are available in the thick wood­ product of the State Chamber’s Pub­ tion of the readers. ed sections in this vicinity, the fact licity Department. The Loop trip by the way of the In that the road over the greater part The dairy cow is the mother of the human race. Her milk has estab­ of the distance has already a graded and Highway from Portland to Astor­ lished the rugged, active, alert nation roadbed, fishing advantages in Gales ia and the Clatsop beaches and return of the world in all ages. The dairy Creek as well as swimming in the by the Columbia River Highway, ia cow nourishes a sturdy race of men clear mountain water which runs par- proving an attraction to thousands of and women. The credit for good citi­ ailed to the road for half the distance tourists, as shown by the congested zenship is in large measure due to this and the fact that there are no condition of the roads through Ver­ the use of milk and milk products railroad crossings, thus eliminating nonia during the week ends. The municipal sewer system is un­ in the dietary of children is a blow wrecks from one of the most out­ der construction and will be complet­ standing hazards. aot the coming generation. It was also pointed out that a ed this fall, according to the city en­ “The basis of child welfare is- heal­ double loop between Portland and gineer. A filtering plant for the wat­ th an dphyiscal development. The the beaches would be a safety men­ er system is also under construction, foundation of child health lies in sure as far as motorists are concern­ which will make the local water sup­ proper feeding. In its broad aspect ed, as the present orad to Astoria ply one of the best in the state. the proper feeding of children invol­ during the summer season is crowd­ ves around a public recognition of ed, resulting in innumerable wrecks GALES CREEK AS the interdependence of humans upon by week enders trying to cut down ROUTE FOR ROAD dairy cattle. The white race cannot the time on the road that they might survive without dairy products.” Her­ have more hours of pleasure at the Steps have been taken, following a ocean resorts. bert Hoover. meeting of the Inland Double I