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About Vernonia eagle. (Vernonia, Or.) 1922-1974 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 27, 1925)
Our Excluelve ' Field 1.J!l HEADQUARTERS FOR MONTGOMERY WARD CATALOGUES NO SALARY RAISE BUT MONEY FOR COUNTY FAIR i for two years for the Columbia coun ty fair. This premium money was acted upon favorably by the Ways and Means committee; it will likely get the O. K. of the legislature with in the next day or two. Our object in asking for this raise is to encour age farming and dairying in our county. I hope that the above explanation is a satisfactory answer to the many petitions and letters I received on the subjects. Yours very truly, W. A. HALL. — Without question the people of! Columbia county are opposed to the ■ ruiae in the salaries of their public | officials, judging from the letters and petition» I have received. i wax I elected to represent you in the leg islature, therefore I will follow your mandate as nearly as I am able. Knowing the financial conditions of many of our dairymen and farmers, we deem it unwise to make any change at this time. The legislature is the only place a A Wisconsin artist asks whether raise in salaries can be made, un beauty is increasing. Any way, it’s fortunate for the Senators and Rep-' safe to say that its visible area is. resentatives. If conditions change in the next year or two I feel that, Prohibition may prohibit if the an adjustment should be made. It' cost of enforcement does not become is poor argument to say they knew prohibitive. what the salaries were when they ran for the office. Every laborer, Auto springs at H. Cubertson’s should receive the just compensation shop. for labor done. Conditions change, the value ofthe dolar changes. If G. B. Richmond returned last week you expect your servants to be trust from a visit to Klamath Falls. He worthy you should pay them in com reports a busy city there, good wages parison with other occupations. The and a boom nearly ready to start. raise asked means only a few cents Mr. Richmond says that snow covers to the average tax payer; but, “the J the ground and things won’t open up last feather broke the camels back.” before April. He predicts a pros The wants of the people are many. perous summer for that city. The tax burden is getting heavy; too heavy I fear for some of our citi Auto springs at H. Cubertson’s zens to bear. shop. Senator Clark, Rtpresentative Gor- don, Mr. E. Ballaugh, and your hum-* Hot Cross Buns until Easter at ble servant asked for >2,000 a year Vernonia Bakery. VERNONIA EAGLE Best Weekly Ad Medium 'Of POTATO PRODUCTION IN WEST brings better results than the ads placed in news papers of any other Idaho, Washington and Oregon nation, and he would have told the produced in 1923, according to the truth. But possibly hs supposed statistical information of the United everyone in this country knows that States department of agriculture, already. (14,480,000 worth of potatoes, Ida ho’s share being (5,862,000; Wash OREGON GETS MORE SETTLERS ington’s (5,642,000, anl Oegon’s (2,926,000. The value of the Cali- Prospective settlers representing fonia cop, the same year, according 200 farm families, with a total cap to the same authority, was (10,140,- ital of (650,000 to invest, have 000. Of the whole of the potato definitely announced their intention crop of the United States, (839,822,- of moving to Oregon during 1925, 000. New York led with (87,748,- according to data compiled by the 000; Pennsylvania came next with land settlement department of the (27,452,000, and Maine nevt with Chamber of Commerce. (22,394,000. These announcements coming Potatoes are already an important mostly from the middle west, have crop for the states of the Pacific resulted from advertising in selected Northwest. For 1924, Idaho shipped farm papers from November 1 to 13,860 cars of potatoes, Washington December 15 during two weeks in 7024 cars, Montana 611 cars, and February, according to W. G.Ide, Oregon 1309 can. manager ofthe department. But the industry should be much To each insuiry sent the depart greater. It can be made so by grow ment of farmers, questionnaires ing quality potatoes and sending to were sent. Out of the hundreds of market no other kind—and by estab replies to these inquiries the 200 lishing potato starch, uour and dex definitely stated that they intended trine factories. Many of our potato coming to this state. Each of these growing sections are ideal for such listed their probable capital for land factories. They can produce the purchase, type of farming and dis right kind of raw materials. Pota trict in which they desire to locate. to starch is the best of all starches, Some had as much as (25,000 for in for many purposes; including the vestment. The majority desired to making of 100 or more commercial establish dairy farms in this state. articles—including the finest of face Arthur Foster, field representative powder fir the women of this coun for department, returned Saturday try. from Southern Oregin, where he We can expect a stable growth of found the northward movement our potato industry only if based from California already under way. upin quality, and upon starch and At Ashland, Medford and Grants dextrine and potato uour factories. Pass an average of 15 visiting auto mobiles are being checked into the state daily. Some of these parties are seeking homes and others are In an address before the Society just touring the state. of Newspaper Editors in Washing ton recently President Coolidge said A very pleasant time was had Mon that American newspapers are the day when a few friends gathered and best in the world, and that a fine surprised Mrs. S. V. Malmsten at her example of fairness is to be found in home. The afternoon was pleasantly the editorial rooms of the weekly spent in visiting and a delicious lun and daily papers of this country. cheon was served. Before leaving “I believe.” he said, "that their edi each guest presented Mrs. Malmsten torial opinions are less colored by with a small gift to cheer her along partisanship or selfish interest than during her convalescence. Those are the editorials carried by the present were: Mrs. Cropper. Mrs. newspapers of other nations. More Hayes, Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. D. L. over, I believe that our American Smith of Mill View, Mrs. Greener, papers are more independent, more Mrs. A. L. Parker and Mrs. Geo. reliable and less partisan today than Rhody. at any other time in their history.” He could also have said that ad Auto springs at H. Cubertson’s vertising in American papers. shop. THE PRESIDENT KNOWS HIS MISTAKE. Billy returned from school bearing evidence of hav ing had the worst of the fight. “Billy 1” exclaimed his mother, "how often have I told you to play with good little boys? Good little boys don’t fight." “Well,” said Billy thru tears, “I thought he was a good lit tle boy until I lit on him." A NOVEL SCHEME OF LOADING LOGS AT VERNONIA COMMUNICATION on in all parts of the city at once and if you cannot co-operate then don’t gossip. Our city is not any worse than any other and our people are A 1 so why not stop this see-saw and all pull together with one aim “A bigger and better Vernonia." Co-operation spells “success.” Gossip spells “Jealousy.” Lets have co-operation. Sincerely yours, W. J. KELLY, City Marshal. I have had the pleasure of hear ing of violation and wish to take this opportunity to say a few words in regards to same: Now friends you know and I know ttyit co-operation with the po lice generally brings the desired re sults. Remember this fact that tthere is no man here working from 16 to 20 hours a day and Vernonia has a lot of territory. Once a month we are compelled to have at least 40 winks whether we need it or not. The new Culbertson blacksmith Now perhaps some of you are not aware of the fact that the police shop is completed on the corner of must have the “dope’’ on the party Weed Ave., and Maple street, and or parties before taking any action Culbertson & Son are on the job at and those of you who are aware of the trade. any violations and wish to have them stopped ought to be willing to report ,The W. B. A. held their usual meet ing Friday. A good turnout and a same. If you know of law violators and happy time reported with delicious have not got the courage to come to refreshments. The program to be headquarters and lay your complaint given is showing some fine talent. for fear your name may be let out Don’t miss it Friday night. Feb. 27, you are as much a violator as the one at the Majestic Theatre. who actually commits the offense. Harry Culbertson specializes on If you have not the nerve to file your complaint then do not try to auto springs. make the “goat” out of the police. Taken from the High School last When the police get the right “dope" they make the move, and I Sunday, a black silk umbrella, will guarantee you that if you file brown handle, ivory ring, ivory and your complaint, I have got the“guts” . brown knob. If returned at once to to move on any place in our city re owner no questions will be asked. Mrs. W. J. Gooding. gardless of whom or where it may be. I cannot see everything that goes Henry Ford, having purchased nn antique stagecoach, now invests in an ancient hanBoni cab. lie must Le Eventually, however, when all our gathering a family tree for Lizzie. present population become office holders, we shall have to admit more immigrants to help ptty the salaries. Skyscrapers are still being ur< .1 for Lindon, and indeed the °ky ne.i The biscuits mother made are them badly enough. often eulogised, but it should not be overlooked the dough that father It isn’t the alcohol in the radiai used to make was worth something like 50 on the dollar more than ours. that causes auto accidents. EVANGELICAL CHURCH President Coolidge has accepted “An old man in a house is a good a present of a pair of skiis. But he sign,’’ wrote Ben Franklin once, The eleven o’clock service will be wouldn’t accept those the Demo- Nowadays it is about the only sign of habitation that is usually visible. in keeping with the season of the ap crats offered him last November. proaching spring. The subject of the sermon therefore will be “God’s Workshop.*’ It also being the first Sunday in Lent the subject of the evening service will be "The Lord’s Anointed." this is the thought for meditation suggested by the Federal Council. All the classes will meet at the usual hour for the study of their lessons. Parents and children not attending elsewhere are urged to at tend the Sunday School. The Christian Endeavor is to meet at 6:30 p. m. CHRISTIAN CHURCH The pastor will speak at both morning and evening services. Everyone is invited to come and bring your friends, and get acquaint ed with us. You will enjoy the old sermons given in a delightful new way. They are interesting and soul inspiring. A hearty welcome is ex tended to all, at all times. Sunday School 10:00 a. m. Church 11:00 a. m. Christian Endeavor 6:30 p. m. Church 7:30 p. m. CATHOLIC CHURCH Maas and Sermon on the third Sunday of each month, at 11:80 a, m. Week day communion Maas to bo announced. Joe. P. Clancy, Paa- W*o LINOTYPE OF VERNONIA EAGLE Service« In Lent ne follows: Every Thursday night at 6:45 in struction of children. 7:45—Way of the Croce and Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament. Popular lectures on the following topics in the given sequence: Thursday, Teh. 26, "la One Religion Ao Good As Another?” Mar. 5 and 12: “Where Did We Get the Bible?** Mar. 19: "Confessions to a’Wriest,” Mar. 26: "The Catholic Church, the Bulwark of Society." The public is always very wel come. The Coach Of All Coache«! •1075 f.o.h Lassù«—Tsa saws When winter comes — spring is not far behind. But what matter the weather when you’re driving this six- cylinder Oldsmobile Coach! It has a Fisher body—Duco finish—powerful L-Head engine —Balloon tires— Delco system—Harrison radiator—and a dry disc clutch—And it costs only $1075—on General Motors’ liberal easy-payment plan! OLDSMOBILE &C