(I I itiua IzagU Issued every Thursday $2 per year in Advance Entered as Second Class Matter, August 4, 1922 at th? Post Office at Vernonia, Oregon, under the Act of March 3, 1879 MARK E. MOE, Editor THE SMALL TOWN Thursday, January 12,1927 VE’ P ONIA EAGLE t. . at;'>n tu viyolaii; e the idea into co.’i-l Crete action. Therefore, a number of nationally promd niciit ni.ii and women have banded them-1 selves together to concentrate the minds of Americans on the things we ought to do—things that we owe to ourselves and to our leatives to do—and for the next seven days they will preach the gospel of thrift, wnich is the gospel of good sense, so as to focus our attention on our plain duty. A Picked Jury and a Unaninous Verdict Throughout Thrift Week you will find approval. From Kansas to Housewives compose the the bankers, insurance men, real estate the coast and Canada to jury that tries and decides dealers and others whose advice you will Mexico, when western wo the fate of any food dis need ready and willing to be of unusual men go shopping for foods service to you. And—don’t forget that tributing system. Their ver they go to Safeway Stores friend wife is one of the greatest little dict is final, there can be because all of the evidence financers in all this world, and that she no appeal. The women of proves that our stores are can give you a tremendous lift when it the most economical and 12 western states have tried comes to making up the family budget. satisfactory places at which Safeway Stores and return (Franklin’s birthday, January 17.) to trade. ed a verdict of unqualified One frequenty hears the complaint voiced by the very young members of the community that they are fed up with the small town and that they long to get out into the big world where they could do things and enjoy life to the full, Only experience can teach that these I juvenile hopes and aspirations are in the Country Wants Sound Presidential Timber majority of cases doomed to bitter disap pointment in the realization of what the Presidential elections used to be accom great outside world holds in store. The panied by business disturbances that some majority of this juvenile army of longers times reached the catastrophe stage. Bus after life and excitement come to the iness faced the presidential year with the stage where they would give anything to trepidation of a man on his way to a get back to the simpler pleasures and pagan holiday; not knowing if he was to real friends of the small town only to be stabbed, burned, hanged, or eaten. find that they are carried by a current Tins year, there is small likelihood of which renders the backward swim a feat financial or social upheaval. The people are no longer unadvised impossible of accomplishment. about fundamental business and economic Perhaps the restless youngsters are old principles. They will demand that the enough, and big enough, and know enough next president a safe, dependable man to care for themselves, but it usually is who can carry be on a program of business the case that those who brag about being like economy in government and who wili able to care for themselves are the ones keep government a controllable, depend who need the most restraining. able machine instead of a hare-brained While those who have gone through political madhouse. the experience can sympathize with those The nexit president might bear almost who chafe at the confines and restrictions any political label if he thinks and acts of a “little burg,” yet they can assure the along common sense lines.—Manufacturer. young people of today what they have in that “little burg” nearly all the things BUILD A SIDEWALK and nearly all the opportunities which the young folks of a couple of decades ago The requirements of the United States thought they had to go to the big city to Post Office department that continuous get. Young folks of today have pleasures sidewalks are necessary to have free de and opportunities manyfold greater than livery of mail is the only thing that might those which were presented to the young stand in the way of such service in Ver folks of yesterday. In the “little burg” to nonia. day are all the things that would have The Chamber of Commerce is to be made contented the young folks of yester commended in the attempt to get this day. service, but unless it is backed up by the The girl or boy of today who hasn’t citizenry, we will be no better off than at an automobile in the family feels that1 présent. Providence has been very unkind to him.j Wooden sidewalks are sufficient, and In days not so very long ago the two-horse they will react to the benefit of the city rig could be driven with one hand was in various ways: Civic pride will be in thought quite sufficient for a Sunday creased; local stores will receive much afternoons pleasure. We didn’t get quite trade that is now going to mail order so far along on the road but the lime houses, and there will be free delivery of didn’t drag on our hands and the road mail which also brings an increased pay seemed short enough. roll into the local post office. When those now in middle age were The cost of building a sidewalk is nom young there were no moving picture thea- inal. it’s benefits and pleasures are legion. ires and unless they moved out of the “little burg” they had no chance to see DOFFING THE HIGH HAT a good show, but looking back through the years the little famiy parties and You answer the telephone. A sweet taffy pulls, almost never heard of now, young voice says, “Just a moment please, seem to have been far from unpleasant Mr. Schlitz wants to speak with you. ’ You affairs and to have possessed pleasant snort loudly, but to no avail. For the next features. few minutes yoo draw cubes on your desk We got along pretty well With all our pad. When Mr. Schlitz does come, you are handicaps and there was far more social- probably not very cordial to him. ibility when there were fewer places to High hats are out of place in telephon go than there is now when even staid ing. The few seconds saved are more folks who were raised under the more than discounted by the irritation caused prosiac conditions of a couple or three to the recipient of the call.—Manufacturer. decades ago have been partially carried away by the growing craze for amuse The statement that London preacher, ment, to be entertained, to be doing some who refuses to perform the mairiage cere thing and to be going somewhere. mony for a bride with powdered face and painted lips, has not performed a ceremony for several weeks would seem to illustrate THE LESSON OF FRANKLIN cause and effect. The anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birthday, is, quite appropriately, also, one The newly elected mayor of Newbury port, Mass., going into office like a lion, day of National Thrift Week. We say quite appropriately because of will very likely come out at the end of all the many virtues posstssed by Frank his term in a manner more resembling a lin none of them is more worthy of em lamb. ulation by the people of this day and generation than the practice of thrift — Our guess is when a worm turns it is a practice which enabled him to start as merely to contemplate where he was and I a poverty stricken tramp printer ami end not to see where he is going. his days as one of the wealthiest and most influential men of his time. Have you a sidewalk in front of your One might properly ask. “What is home? thrift?" and “Why do they start a cam paign to tr yto persuade me to start a That's why pipes are better than cigar bank account, own my own home, make ettes. They go out so often you don't get a budget, carry life insurance, pay my much smoke. bills and make a will?” These are fair questions and here is a fair answer: It's time to make a resolution to keep “Thrift is vision. Vision is thrift." your resolutions. At times the idea of starting a bank ac count or taking out life insurance or buy Every time we get on our ear somebody ing your own home, or making budgets, steps in our face. or wills, occurs to all of us, but, with our usual human frailty and procrastination. It is strange, but when a man sows his we lack that quality of decision and de- wild oats he just raises cain. S Friday, Saturday, Monday January 13,14, and 16 Safeway Savings for Mothers Prunes Fancy Oregons Size 40-50s I ¡0 © 34c 97c 4 Pounds 13 Pounds Thompsons Seed- less 9 Peanut butter Cans 12 Can Limit Fancy / Corn Milled by Quaker Oats Company Golden Banton 49 c Bag. 3 Cans 12 ('ans 53c $197 ............ Pineapple Catsup Maxium Brand. Made from red ripe tomatoes 3 3 Bottles i 25c Buckeye Oats 9 Lb. 49c Brand Eastern Fig Bars tj PR an Q 35c 3 “ large pkgs. 25 c $195 .... . 95c 2 Pounds Ralston Bran Heavy fig Fillings 3 pounds 29c Round Pkg. Safeway Brand. Made from fresh cultured Cream The natural Bran Cereal Raisins 3 Pounds 25 Lb. Box Crushed Oats p Butter Broken Slices 57c $219 Cans 43c 12 Cans ...................... Hoody Brand. Made Peaches Brooms from choice Virginia Yellow Free Stone 5 Tie, made from best Nuts. grade of green straw 3 Cans 55c 19c Regular $ Value. 1 pound Bluing Mrs. Stewarts. Does not streak the clothes. 10 Oz. Purex Best for Bleaching 32 Oz. Sunbrite Cleanser 15c bottle Bottle ............. 23c 5 35c Cans ...................... 67C $213 Washing Powder ä Big K Brand made from best Montana and Eastern Wash ington hard wheat. 49 Citrus White Wonder 12 Cans Flour For scouring and clean ing. Soap 20 Bars 83 c EACH » Lb. Bag. .. 4scks. Bbl. ... $189 $789 25c LARGE PKG. Safeway Market Features Constant planning and the maximum effort of a great organization are re sponsible for the much bet ter meat values you always find in our markets. To maintain our rigid stand ards of quality and yet sell at such low prices requires constant study and watch fulness. Without the vast facilities at our cammand . this would not be feasible. The economy and effici ency of our methods enable you to have better meats at less cost. Bacon Pork Roasts Sugar Cured Per Pound .... -• 32c Young and Tender Shoulder Per lb........ 22c Legs Per Lb. 27c Hams Eastern Sugar Cured Trimmed 1 or Whole Per Pound ............... 27C i Í Shortening > Snow Cap 2 Pounds ................. 32c g Pounds $T25 We Deliver all Orders Free Store 225 0 Vernonia Phone 711 Í