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Entered at Vernonia, Oregon, Postoffice as Second-Class Matter. Pomona Grange I Met At Hudson VOLUME 6, NO. 28 VERNONIA. OREGON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1928, Most Market Prices Steady All Last Week Dairymen Devise Plans For Accrediting Herds f Special Election Carries 76 to 59 A plan for accrediting herds free Grain. The corn market went! of infectious abortion was made sharply higher last week in the by the Oregon Dairymen’s associa face of continued heavy receipts. I tion in annual meeting at Fair The barley market was about view. This plan will soon be put steady. Rye and oats were dull. | into effect by the state livestock Intensive Survey of All Branches Alcohol, Salt and Glycerine Are Flax advanced. Domestic wheat board. The Oregon experiment sta Of Agriculture Have Been Made Used To Prevent Ice Forming on markets tended to weaken and Shen tion with leading dairymen of the For Benefit of Those Attending. Glass; Is Good Temporarily. strengthened again at the close. state conducted the experiments Soft red winter wheat reached new that resulted in this plan. The “ Plans of the county agricultural Recent winter conditions in Ore- high priees on several markets be outlook report are being complet work, carried on since 1919, was shown that of all the dif- gon have cause of limited supplies, active de ed,” stated Geo. A. Nelson, county made possible by special appropri- mand from southern mills and re- ficulties that confront the motorist agriculturalist Tuesday, in regard ations from the legislature. ports of damage to the new crop. in winter, but few are more exas- to the economic conference to be Resolutions were passed recom- j Pacific coast wheat markets were ’ poratingi, disconcerting, and dan held in St. Helens, February 28-29, mending adequate inspection of all gerous than the ice-coated wind steady to weaker. European do-| shield, says Geo. O. Brandenburg, on his return from a conference of milk used for market purposes; urg Only Barrier in Way of Free De Passes Resolution Favoring Pro mestic wheat reflected the larger secretary of the Oregon State Mo county agents in Corvallis’. “At this ing creameries to adopt a system livery Service Soon To Be supply of foreign wheat, although tor association, who points out that I meeting the state outlook of the of grading cream, paying higher posed Income Tax Bill For Removed is Hope Liverpool prices held firm with a host of car owners are under the different agricultural commodities prices for better quality:; ana con State of Oregon heavy receipts from Argentina and . mistaken impression that this par- were gone into carefully by all demning the practice of creameries By a vott that was both small Australia. (By Lillian Daniels) I ticular situation n«o has no remedy, those present and the findings of engaged in the business of selling and close, the special city election , lauuiar snuauuu ay and Feed. Alfalfa markets remedies, ---------- i .There mere are several xeu.e u.e=, says1 these committees were embodied in butter substitutes, of creatlng an held Tuesday carried 76 to 59, giv Columbia County Pomona Grange continue f firm, — particularly leafy, \ Mr Brandenburg, and the motorist a summary, which will be available artificially high price of butter at ing the city council the power to held their 98th session pt Hudson 1 i* Q fl rl *1 1 *1 1 Po ws rsrsllvr-i. - - . • M 4- L, 1. *-» 4-.. A 1 —... H — February 4 with Beaver Valley green grades, and alfalfa meal has wou]d spare himself many agoniz-1 for the county agricultural econo certain seasons, thus stimulating pass ordinances requiring that side ase of oleomargarine. walks be built within the city made some advance. Feed prices €d hours if he acquainted himself mic report. ” Grange as hostess. The worthy mas- [with Now is the time to sow red clover limits. I with them and applied them as The commodities considered in ter called the Grange to order at generally are steady to higher. Seeds. Wholesale prices of red needed. Although the amendment gives 11 o’clock. Officers were all pres cluded the general agricultural ec on fall sown grain to give it an are onomic situation as it affects agri early start. If sown on frozen the council unlimited power to re ent and subordinate Granges re clover seed have shown a small) “Alcohol, salt, and and glycerine glycerine are ec me recently. Weather three substances that deal very ef- culture as a whole. Heading under ground or before a heavy rain the quire that sidewalks of either wood ported 100 per cent. There were seasons __ fectively with the ice-coated wind the various commodities such as seed usually becomes covered but or cement be constructed where about also reports from the three juve conditions and uncertainty i ,le says. “The .... ____ _ who dairying were discussed, and the harrowing is necessary if sowing is they order it done, it is not ex- chat growers are going to do has ^ièld^ shield>>> he motorist nile Granges, Beaver Valley, Yank what ton and Cedar Grove. All Granges s owe up retailers purchases, it: desires to avoid this problem, which present price trends as* affecting on dry ground. Usually 10 to 12 pected that this will occur ex- cept in places where there Is an com- is responsible for so many ac- the same at the present time, to- pounds per acre are broadcast. show a good financial condition is reported. Imports continue com-l^ February is too early to sow urgent need for them, such as the The demand for cklentT para ive y light. ight. cjdents, snuuiu should «¡»«y carry vuv one vi of the and report great interest being paratively - --------- — caenvs, vw gether with the prices of dairy cat- nlailra tn Ki’ a s,1 a.n<Lj5'Leet cl°V6r was three along with him on all his tie now prevailing and the butter alfalfa or ladino clover. These crops strip on the north side of Bridge shown in the work. Beaver Homes has the largest not strong, but alfalfa seed showed | winter motor journeys. All lend substitutes which are coming in are best sown alone on well pre street just west of the bridge. pared seed beds April 15 to May In other sections it is probable gain for the quarter with 13 mem- improvement and a tendency ror themselves very readily to being competition with butter. 1 made additions to the tool kit. bers, Beaver Valley second with prices to advance. There were reports on the live- 1. It is important to get seed early that the council will await petitions as the supply is limited. Apples. Boxed apples generally from property owners before order 12 new members, and Warren third ---- V vnc ouuovaiivv substance vuv one stock situation, which included beef “ AX If salt is the Commercial fertilizers are best ing the construction of sidewalks with seven. Some community work were better demand in Liverpool decides to have handy for the cattle, sheep and hogs. The first has been taken up, and the home last week and auction prices advanc- emergency of this character, it two are now selling at favorable bought on the basis of the perlthere. where a majority of owners economics committee all seem busy. 6 i °n Newtowns which were should be applied when the wind- prices, while the hog market is cent plant food nutrients rather in a certain block desire an unin- than , price . per ton. A low gra<ie terrupted strip of t sidewalk, C» Yankton juvenile has 54 members, a little lower. the sheld begins to collect ice. This considerably depressed. Poultry was Cedar Grove 26 and Beaver Val Potatoes. Some tendency for po- creates a brine solution that will also given considerable attention, complete fertilizer contains excess council wiu then pags an ordinance tato prices to strengthen in eastern' not freeze. It will be necessary to and especially disease problems af- filler on which freight must be requiring that all owners in the ley 25. i paid. Cost is less with high grade block have them Constructed. They A letter was read, of great in market was noted recently, but! but: apply additional salt from time fecting the same. I types, says the experiment station. will give them 60 days in which terest to the Grangers, from W. western markets continued weak __ to time as the original coating Under the heading of horticul- to do so. The city will build the W. Clark of the Clark & Wilson and the differential against Idaho washes off, but, handled properly, ture various fruits, berries and Lumber company, conveying the russets in Chicago was widened. Pa the remedy is one of the most ef vegetables were considered. There Must Pay Duty on Cars walks and place a lien against the good news that they would soon cific northwest shipments continue fective. property in cases where the owners I is considerable variation in prices j Taken Into Canada For have the deed ready for the grange to exceed the movement of a year Any Commercial Purpose , do not have them built when order “Glycerine rubbed on the wind- received for the different fruits. ed to do so. to the two park sites on the Ne ago except in Oregon, although the shield^forms a film to which water,¡Some, such as apples and pears,1 _ 1 ' ... not cling. .. ...... ....... , In1 > nave ___ 1 been ___ ___ n:_ _ lor „.„„.1 shipments tn to doin date do not snow and ice will halem river; one is known as the total sninmpnta _ prices! Oregon motorists in planning | Since the small amount of side selling good Big Eddy park containing 11.3 equal last year compared to 1812 some ways, it is the best of the during the last year, while prunes' trips into Canada frequently are walks in Vernonia was believed to acres, the other as Natal park of last year at the same time, Idaho | three substances that may be used were not selling so well. Attempts [ bothered by various custom regular j be the only obstacle to the city re- moved 921 more carloads an(l | as an ice prevention. Alcohol serves were made to anticipate conditions t'°ns- Oye , ^he questions most j ceiving free delivery postal service, 5.1 acres. This is a project the Grange has W ashington 1436 less than I the same purpose in much the of the various fruits for the com- °^ten asked the Oregon State Mo- j agitation was aroused to expedite i tor association is whether a car their construction through a charter been the means of preserving these year for the same period. | same way, although its lighter vis ing season. beautiful pieces of timber for fu- Butter. The San Francisco but- cosity makes it less effective.” The crop situation was gone into taken into Canada can be used for i amendment since the city charter ture parks. ter market was steady last week carefully in regard to the trends business purposes. This perplexing was faulty in this respect. Worthy State Master Geo. Pal- on about all offerings, and question has created a great deal of the different plantings Another feature of the new Eastern, W.C.T.U. Institute American miter was present, and Mrs. Pal- markets were more nervous on prices received for the same during of trouble between amendment which made it especial- Heid Here Friday authorities tourists and Canadian miter, who is an officer of the heavier receipts, increased storage] the last year. Prices were antici- ly popular was the opportunity to national Grange. Ray Gill, a mem- withdrawals and a favorable pro-I pated that will probably prevail as the Canadian law states that remove all accident liability from “ Probition the best Method ” was any automobile taken into Canada ber of the state grange gave a duction outlook, but strength in theme of the W.C.T.U. Insti- during the coming year. duty free is subject to confisca- the city in cases where walks are talk on the income tax. He ex- foreign markets narrowed the dif- the held in the Evangelical church faulty. When a notice is posted that tute ! tion if used for any business or plained why an income tax bill with ferential to only 10 cents in ravor a vCrfTin sidewalk is unsafe, the Friday. The morning session Examination To Be Held on The follow- commercial purposes, a property offset is not favorable of New York over Copenhagen. The then falls on the property was in charge of the county presi- For Post Office Clerk ing is quoted from a communlca- 1 liability to the Grange. peak of the heavy southern hemis dent, Mrs. Wilson of St. Helens owner to have it repaired or be tion from the Commissioner of Cus- A pdeasant surprise was ten phere shipments is now past. ( who __ spoke - on __1 “The Standard of The United States civil service | toms, “Automobiles of foreign [responsible in case of injuries oc dered R. N. Lovelace when IV ool. The sentiment in the wool, Efficiency.” At the noon luncheon commission announces a post of- . manufacture may not be used in | curring to persons passing over Paul Adams on behalf of the fair markets continued optimistic and several local men spoke on various it. The city has been forced to board presented him with a gold so me price .. advances a».««......... .. ...... ....... fice clerk examination fot the pur- Canada for business or commercial | pay some heavy damages recently were noted; sides of . the prohibition question, watch chain and fob, in apprecia last j eek, although jnill buyers are' They were Dr. R. I. Hall, W. W. pose of establishing an eligible purposes without the payment of on this account because of that register from which selections may I a duty thereon.” tion of his years of work on the inclined to resist. The foreign sit fault in the charter, be made to fill vacancies as they Custom regulations in this respect: fair board. Mr. Lovelace responded uation continues strong which sup Wolffe and Oscar Weed. It is not the intention of the Mrs. Leavitt opened the after may occur in the position of clerk, are strictly enforced and a num in a few words of thanks. ports domestic prices in this coun to establish A motion was carried that the try. The mohair market was steady noon meeting with devotionals. I post office service, at Vernonia.1 ber of instances have been noted conncil, they stated, These were followed by reports of Applications will be received by the wheic unsuspecting motorists Ig grades for sidewalks except In master appoint a committee to meet Livestock. Moderate cases where the owner or owners with the county assessor and dis were made in all kinds of advances, the various committees, and a pa secretary, eleventh U. S. civil ser norant of the law have lost their livestock j per by Mrs. O. A. Anderson. Mrs. vice district, room 207, Post Of automobiles because they used them desire to put in cement. The city cuss the lowering of assessments. at Portland last week and will pay the expense of putting in The master appointed the chairman tendency was noted in the same j Ada Jolley, state president gave fice building, Seattle, Washington,1 for business while in Canada duty all cross walks where they will con- eastern| splendid talks on “The Political up to the close of business on free under a tourist or temporary of the legislative committee of each nect up continuous sidewalks, and subordinate Grange to compose this markets. Heavy receipts of hogs side of Prohibition” and “Tools March 7, 1928. The date of ex permit. i will also pay the expense of hav- at Chicago on Monday caused j t0 Work With.” In the evening amination will be shown on the ad committee. | ing grades established where this the Mrs. Wilson gave a lecture on the mission cards furnished applicants, j Aeolian Organ Will Be ‘ The worthy lectorer had a bal prices to decline and marked lowest point since July, 1924, W. C. T. U. farm home at Cor Substitute service is paid at the anced program as follows: Song by the Installed in Joy Theatre ' is necessary. .0 but there was a recovery at the vallis. This was illustrated with per hour; for the first rate of 65c a group of Beaver Valley girls; last of the week when receipts drop pictures. The session as a whole year at full time, salary is $1,700. Nehalem Circle, N. of W., J. H. Bush wishes to announce talk by Geo. Nelson on the con proved very instructive to the lo- All citizens of the United States that the following are among the Visits Lodge in Portland ference to be held at St. Helens ped off. cal workers. who meet the requirements, both features that will be installed in this month; Mrs. Berg of Winema On Monday 30 members of the men and women, may enter this the Joy theatre: A $15,000 Aeolian gave an account of the lecturer’s Charters Given to Nine Nehalem Circle, Neighbors of Wood examination; appointing officers, organ. These organs have been on work at the lecturers’ conference Clubs in Columbia County Assistance To Be Given craft, journeyed to Portland to in 1927; recitation by Mrs. Maud * In Preparing Income Tax however, have the legal right to the market for over 200 years but visit the Service Circle Woodcraft the sex desired in request until recently have been too ex Mills; song by Winema quartet; Nine boys’ and girls’ clubs of Statements Feb. 22 and 23 specify lodge. Two stages were required ing certification of eligibles. Age pensive for use except in the most recitation by Grace Burns; song Columbia county have received Beginning February 1 and con limits are 18 to 45 years on the exclusive studios. It will take two to transport the members from Ver by Vera and Earl Jurgins; recita charters from the club office of tinuing until March 15, the last date of examination. Age limits do men two weeks to install this huge nonia. __ __ _ tion by Dan Burns. extension the Oregon State college I They were entertained at a day for filing federal income tax not apply to persons entitled to organ. Story by Wm. Mauris; recita- service. Two sewing clubs and two A grand drape and side swags sumptuous banquet immediately up Patricia ----------- McCann; saxo- cooking clubs in Vernonia, under returns, deputies from the office preference on account of military tion by --------- constructed of orange velour lined on their arrival and were then phone solo’by Earl Jurgins, story the leadership of Miss Ruth Taylor; of Clyde G. Huntley, collector of or naval service. For further information and ap- with flame proof sateen trimmed taken to the lodge room where by Jarvis Davis, recitation by Mrs. I tw0 9ewing clubs in Rainier, under internal revenue, will visit the prin- Schwab; reading by Robert Bergd^he leadership of Miss Pearl U. cipal cities and towns of the state plication blank, apply to Oral T. with a special fringe of variegated the work was put on by the men songs by the Winema' boys quartet.! Robison, and one under the leader- for the purpose of assisting tax- Bateman, secretary, board of U. S. coloring corresponding to the gen officers of Service Circle. The Ne The fifth degree was exemplified shjp Of Miss Vira Lullo one sewing payers prepare their returns and civil service examiners, at Vernon eral color scheme of the theatre; halem Circle officers were seated ia. Or to the secretary, eleventh a front curtain of green colored with the Service Circle officers for a class of 39, which now brings c]ub in Clatskanie, Miss Louise compute their taxes. Columbia county dates have been U. S. civil service district, 207 velour trimmed with corresponding which enabled them to get a bet the total membership to 375 mem- ; ouiuvan, suUivan, leader; and Home icauei , unu aviue Cookery bers. | club of Midland school, Miss Grace set as follows: Vernonia, February ' post office building, Seattle, Wash- fringe to the grand drape, of the ter idea of the work of each of barn door type, The exit doors fice. A rising vote of thanks was ten-)Bran dt, , leader, _____ ____ , are the clubs re- 22-23; St. Helens, February 20-21;, ington. and arches will also be draped with A beautiful boquet of carnations dered Beaver Valley grange f f°r ceiving charters. Fifty-eight of Rainier, February 24; Clatskanie and tulips was presented to the Crawford Motor Company velour. their gracious hospitality, | these charters, signed by Dr. W. February 26. will cover the en- Guardian Neighbor, Mrs. Emma was an attendance of about 200 M. Jardine, secretary of the United Has New Ford Sedan Carpets that stairway leading to Miller as a token of neighborly love tire foyer and and everyone enjoyed the day. The States department of agriculture, Mr». Gladys Peterson To With the arrival Saturday of a the balcony and also the main and friendship. Dancing was indulg next meeting of Pomona will be C. A. Howard, state superintendent Run For County Treasurer new Ford Todor sedan at the aislzs downstairs. The carpets and ed in after the business was over, with Cedar Grove grange, Satur- of public instruction, Paul V. Mrs. Gladys Peterson of St. Hel Crawford Motor company, T. M. drapes have been purchased at a the music being provided by the day. May 5. Marvis, director of the extension Resolutions Pasted service, and H. C. Seymour, state ens announced her candidacy this Crawford has been busy giving cost of $4.320. There will be 20 Service Circle five piece orchestra. Resolutions were passed as fol club leader, were sent to clubs in week on the republican ticket for demonstrations to an admiring pub- upholstered loge seats and the floor The Service Circle is one of the lows: Whereas there is an income the various counties of the state. county treasurer. Mrs. Peterson was lie. Its power, speed and hill clfmb- will be of the latest bowl type. The largest Woodcraft lodges in Port theatre will be ventilated by a tax bill filed with the secretary of formerly a resident of Vernonia, ing ability are said to be unsur- land and as the Vernonia Circle state by the state Grange executive iness of Multnomah and Marion having lived here about 25 years. pas<>sd by any car in its class, 136-is-iP 1200 pound Sturdevant has only been organized for a few | More than 300 persons nave silent vane fan. committee, therefore be it resolved counties, between Portland and She left here in 1915. months, the evening proved very In- that the Columbia County Pomona Salem, be heartily condemned by Her announcement and platform been given demonstrations since , structive as well as enjoyable. drawbrldge New Tillamook — Grange in regular session assembled all taxpayers in this state until will appear in a later issue of the tbe arrival of the new car Sat- urday, according to Mr. Crawford. authorized over Tillamook river go on record as favoring the same, all indebtedness on roads now build Eagle. St. Helens — Wood Products Co. west of town. and do all in our power to pass it. ing shall have been paid and a increases handle-making plant, to plans Coos Bay. Lakeside, on Albany — New Ametican Legion Silverton — Silver Falls Timber Resolved that the proposed state reduction in general taxation has employ 50. big improvement campaign. airport opened here. Co. opens mill with two shifts. roads being advocated by big bus been made. Council Givvn Power To Pass Sidewalk Ordinances Opposes Road io Salem Small Vote Is Recorded r