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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.
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