THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8. 1928 VERNONIA EAGLE, VERNONIA, OREGON FOUR Ifrnuntta Eaylr Issued every Thursday $2 per year in advance Entered us second class matter August 4, 1922 at the post office at Vernonia, Oregon, under the act of March 3, 1879 ADVERTISING RATES Foreign: 30c per inch. Local: 25c per inch. Lo cal readers 5c per line. Classified lc per word. MARK E. MOE, Editor THE TURKEY GOBBLER is rare. His irritable “gobble, gobble, gob- ble” arouses fright in the hearts of little children, but is music in the ears of the more sophisticated who envision him trus sed up in a roaster and stewing in his own sweet juice. The turkey has been closely associatec with American history from the beginning, when the famous Thanksgiving feast of the Pilgrim fathers in November, 1621, in which the friendly Indians participated, wild turkey was the chief delicacy. The wild turkey was once plentiful, but only exists now in a few sections of the coun try. No one wants to see the day when the turkey has disappeared from the land anc the proud gobbler struts and fumes no more. A.t this time of the year, the great Ame rican bird is not the hen or the eagle, but K. A. McNeill is to be highly compli the turkey gobbler. He is truly king of the mented on his foresight in moving his barnyard. Se him strut in the fullness of pharmacy to a new and larger location, his pride, tail feathers spreading, head up, where he can better serve his patrons and wings trailing, but not ingloriously! His be in a position to enlarge his business. crimson comb and purplsh wattles give Before many more months there will be him the appearance of a red-faced and im increased activity in this town and those portant gentleman who is querulously con merchants who are prepared for it will cerned with all that is going on about reap __ r _ the _ benefits. ______ Those who .do not will him. Such pomposity, dignity and swagger be helping the others that much more. Pack Egg. Small End Down Eggs shipped to market should always be packed in the fillers small end down, as they carry bet ter in transit and storage when in this position. falfa from weathering, stack spot, or shattereed leaves, which occur in regions where the practice is to stack alfalfa and leave it exposed to the weather, could be avoided if it were baled at a favorable time and stored in sheds or warehouses until shipped, says the U. S. de- partment of agriculture. Silage Good Feed For Sheep Silage or roots furnish a good, inexpensive feed for sheep at times Far Tan of the year when pasture is not available. These feeds are especial Sometimes, for one reason or ly valuable for keeping ewes in another, conditions are such that good condition during the winter. the occasional producer of one or two hides or skins can not market New Leaflet Issued them at a profit. Under such con “The Farm Woods—A savings ditions the hide or skin is likely bank Paying Interest” is the title to be a complete loss both to the of a new eight-page leaflet issued producer as so much raw material by the U. S. department of agri and to the country as its equiva culture. This publication may be lent in leather and leather goods. secured from the department in This loss can often be prevented by Washington by writing for leaflet tanning the hide or skin on the farm. The leather product will not No. 29-L. be as attractive as commercially tanned leather but will be service Bee. Do Not Hibernate Bees do not hibernate in the able and satisfactory for many jobs winter as do other insects and on the farm. Detailed directions for therefore they must be protected the home tanning of leather and from cold. In protecting bees from small fur skins are given in Farm cold in winter, the hives may be ers’ Bulletin 1334-F, a copy of packed in chaff, leaves, or similar which can be had free upon re quest to the U. S. department ni dry material. Hives made with dou agriculture. ble walls, the space between which is filled with insulation material, “Inside” Information are good for outdoor wintering, Lemon and olive oil may be used With proper protection, the mois* ture given off by bees in winter to season spinach. Pass sections of does not condense within the hive. the lemon as you would with fish, This, if not prevented, would causa and a cruet of oil. a great deal of damage. Take the guesswork out of roast Cows Freshen Best In Fall ing beef by using a meat thermo- Fall is the most advantageous meter thrust into the thickest part time for the cow to freshen, winter ’of the meat. When the thermometer the next best season, and spring •registers between 130 and 150 de- WOO. f the tld meat will I 11 I. b ...I —.. medium and summer the least advantageous, • 'glees rare, according to dairy specialists of the U. S. department of agriculture. Cows that freshen in the fall rank highest, on an average, in yearly production of milk and butterfat and in income over cost of feed; and those freshening in spring or summer produce the least milk and butterfat and return the smallest income over cost of feed. Distribution 'Without Waste THANKSGIVING For the deep sense of satisfaction that is ours in having truly served the people of this great West during the past year, and for the material rewards that have come to us as a result of such service, we are humbly thankful. We earnestly hope that every one eof our friends and patrons may have equal cause for Thanksgiving and wholesome enjoyment of the day. Our stores are brim full of many delicious things you will want for your Thanksgiving dinner and the Safeway Man will see to it that you are served in a manner to add to your enjoyment of the occasion. IT PAYS TO SAVE THE SAFEWAY Savings for Friday to Thanksgiving Nov. 23 to 28 Inclusive Judge Fines Local Men The following were fined Judge Reasoner’s court Tuesday last week: Roy Carroll $30 for ing intoxicated at a public dance, H. J. Buffmire $20 for disorderly conduct at a public dance, Gordon Allen $50 for interfering with an officer in the performance of his duties, Al Wharton $15 for as sault to the person of Albert Wood. Given Fine and Jail Sentence Frank Nishinura, Japanese, who was arrested and charged with driv- ing while drunk, was fined $200 by Judge P. Hill November 8 and sentenced to 60 days in the county jail and his driver’s license revoked for the period of one year. Judge Hill stated that he would recom mend to the secretary of state that his license be revoked permanently. Seasoned Fence Posts Best Well seasoned fence posts will absorb more preservative than green wood; thereby lengthening the life of the posts. Butter Safeway Brand Quality Guarante- C. & H. Pure Cane Sugar 100 lb. Bag $619 25 lb. Bag $173 Be Prepared For industrial shut downs this winter by having a good supply of groceries on your shelf at these money saving prices. Good For Fertiliser High Grade Alfalfa Rain and snow do not improve the quality of alfalfa hay. Consid erable losses in the quality of al- 12 Cans Cans $8.85 Vernonia Brazing & Machine Works Savings On Safeway Syrup Safeway Cane and Maple Syrup has proved so popular that we sometimes have difficulty in supplying the demand. It is the finest imaginable blend of pure Cane and Maple with a delicious flavor rarely found in commercial syrups. Note the eco nomical price. J lb Can Mince Meat Cranberries Fancy McFarlins 39c Jar ....................... 37c Sweet Fancy Geisha Brand of deep sea crab. Calif. Jerseys of Med ium size. Fine Bakers. ..................... $1 80 49c 2 69c 6 Pounds Cans 28c _ Pineapple Sherry Wine Finest grade of cut and imperfect slices. Fully age Calif. Sherry for mince meat pud dings etc. 12 cans 3 Cans $2 43 63C 12 oz. ................. Peaches $298 12 Cans $153 Fine quality of Yellow Clings. Large No. 2i/> 3 Cans 43c tins. $249 Green Beans 12 Cans 63c Cut Refugee without 3 Cans Dates $315 Finest Qualify of new $163 crop fruit. 43c 2pounds 29c 49c bottle Thanksgiving Hand made choco lates. 51b. box ir1 5 s .$159 Villa Cherries Cream and Choco late coated. 1 Pound 53c f Savings Made at the Safeway Market BACON Monday, November 26 Squares. Fine for Boiling and Frying Per pound 19c I hit the New Store 2 Pounds Corn Per case Cans $159 Full 32 oz. Jar prepar ed with sherry wine. in the new and larger store With a new modern soda fountain and complete stock of drugs and drug sundries 83c-10lb Potatoes White Corn 12 Cans 47c can Crab A fine grade of tend er Crosby Corn. case A/ ctc ’ s Pharmacy 35c 2 lb. 2 Cans Yellow strings. Announcing the opening of Pancrust Shrimp A Standard Pack of High Quality, in large No. 2y2 tins. 12 Cans 35c box Warrington Brand----- Packed in full strength A pure vegetable short- nector. eening snowy white. The quality is unexcell 47c ed and 2 Tall cans priced very re $275 asonable. It must please 12 Tall cans you or your money will be refunded. Dunbar Brand Extra 41b. pail 89c fancy quality. Tomatoes $289 $149 43c 35c 2 lb. Clams 12 ig, u„.......... $159 43c Large tins An extra fine quality of golden sweet. i 3 Cans Maximum Brand. Whole grains Presto-Light Battery Do not throw away commercial feed stuffs that have spoiled; if they become moldy or otherwise unfit for feed, apply them to the soil, All commercial feeds make good fertilizers, and those rich in nitrogen, such as cottonseed meal, bran, and beef scraps, are especial ly valuable. Packed in large oval A fancy salted flakey cracker. tins. Hominy Per case Wafers Sardines 43c Cans . SPECIAL ONE WEEK ONLY DAINTY Booths between 150 and 170 and well done at about 180 degrees. Louise Parazzi, president of Re bekah Assembly of Oregon, paid Mountain Heart Rebekah lodge an official visit November 7. Leona Thiel, warden, accompanied her. A chicken dinner was served at the Evangelical church. In the after noon degree work was put on. A short branch containing nine ripe and more than that number of green raspberries was picked by Roy Smith from a bush in his yard last week. I i I i I ¡S PORK ROAST Young and Tender Per pound .......................... 22c MINCE MEAT HAMS Sugar Cured i/o or Whole Per pound .... 33c Flavored with Sherry and Wine 2 pounds ....... .... 35c We will have a fine lot of young Turkey» and chicken« for Thanks- giving.—Place your order now. Store No. 225 Vernonia, Ore Phone 741 M