Thursday. February 27, 19 0
Vernonia Eagle, Vernonia, Oregon
Scappoose and Vicinity
FASCISTS SENT THOUSANDS
INTO EXILE WITHOUT TRIAL
l W. C. T. U. Program
Vital With Statistics
Nephew of Former Italian Premier
Charges Government With In
human Treatment.
P.-T. A. Hold
I Doyle Hamlin
Geo. Wilson, president
Star Player i of Mrs.
A Meeting
the ,W. C. T. U., gave start
New York.—Charges that the
Fas0'st government has impris
oned and exiled thousands of its
political opponents without trial,
subjecting them to extremely inhu
man treatment, are made by Fran
cesco F. Nlttl, nephew of the exiled
former premier of Italy, and him
self an escaped prisoner from the
rocky penal islunds oft the north
African coast, in an article lu the
North American Review.
Nltti’s article Is presented as a
part of his forthcoming book, the
announcement of which lais aroused
vigorous Fascist opposition to Its
publication and causer! the olllces
of the publishers both In London
and New York to be put under po
lice guard.
Nlttl, once a Rome bank execu
tlve, was arrested, he says, with
3,000 other anti-Fascists tn Rome
(Turing the first two weeks of Fas
cist power In 1920. lie was never
shown a warrant for his Imprison
meat and never brought to trial
Within two weeks lie w; s o lered
deported to yie penal Islands for
five years, although no specific
charge was ever tiled against him.
At least 29 members of the Italian
chamber of deputies suffered the
same fate, he says, before the en
tire body of 200 anti Fascist depu
ties was summarily ousted from
their elected positions.
The entire body of political pris
oners was subjected tn Innumerable
hardships, he declares. On occa
sions 20 prisoners were crowded
into cells built for six or seven.
“We lacked even sufficient water
for washing.’' he says, “The food
was beyond Imagination—putrid
macaroni, cooked In water and
mixed with boiled worms. Ry puy-
Ing outrageous uiiiounls we were
able to obtain dried tigs and onions.
We slept on the floors, on mat
tresses stuffed with wood shavings,
two of us on each mattress.’*
ling facts regarding the use of
Doyle Hamlin did not play : cigarettes and narcotics at the
Regular meeting of the P.-T.
agninst Rainier in basketball I meeting held in Scappoose Sun- A. will be held at the usual
place March 7, according to Mrs.
stated in', last week’s issue. i day evening.
Hamlin was ineligible under | Rev. G. N. Magwood spoke on J. G. Watts, president.
the new age! ruling and he has i “America First,” or “10 Years
not played since.
' of Prohibition.”
D. W. Pennington
Doyle was . expecting this to
Buys Scappoose Garage
be his big year. He is a senior,
and takes part in no other Local Patient
snort. Illness delayed his grad
Still in Danger d . w. Pennington of St. Hel-
nation. He has played but two
ens took possession Monday of
years on the team.
the City Garage, owned until
Mrs. Bert Adams, who suffer- then by Large & Son. The new
Dutch Wept played in place
*d severe scalp burns in De- owner is well known in St.
of Hamlin against Rainier.
comber and who has been a pa Helens as a business man. Mr.
tient at the Good Samaritan Large will remain in Scappoose
Scappoo,« Local,
' ospital since, is having a ser for the present.
_
___
Miss
A.
Gates
and
Mrs. A.
ous time with her scalp. Monday
of
.Monmouth
Norma!
Doris — r-. ,
1 " end 1 visiting a second skin graft was given.
spent the V^ek.
E. Members Attend
friends in Apple valley.
Rally at Portland
Ruth Hoven of Monmoutl
Normal spent the week end
S. E. Bryant, Ellen Berg, Miss
With her parents here.
[ Leavenworth. Jamts Magwood
Mrs Marcella Page came up
.
,
and Minnie Scholtz, Fred Smith,
from St. Helens Sunday, spend
Ben Smith and Mrs. Marcy
the
day
at
her
home
here.
ing I-
J attended the rally in Portland
McKay
spent
Beatrice
Mrs.
The Apple Valley Lavender Sunday afternoon.
Sunday at the Kilworth homi
Helens
Sunday
•lub
will celebrate its second an-
returning to St.
\ri!-
liversary at the home of the Have Grade Teachers
evening.
As Dinner Guests
Superintendent Votaw of thi president, Mrs. J. T. Bennett,
tomorrow.
g P. & S. and Assist General
Miss Jennie Schoole entertain
Manager Kittoe called a short
ed Principal Otto Peterson, Miss
time Vt the local depot to see S. E. Bryant Says
Vera Price, Laura Uhlman,
;
i route to
Best Team Won is
Mr. Stout while en
Fem White and Vera Roscoe nt
lower Columbia river points.
6 o’clock dinner Monday even
Marjorie Allen came home
Basketball season is almost ing at the home of her parents,
froiW U. of o. Friday to spenu over and the championship has Mr. and Mrs. John Schools, west
the week end here with her gone to the best team, Rainier. of Scappoose.
It has been my good fortune
parents.
Mrs. Andrew Tittle is spend to see these lads play almost P.-T. A. Membership
avery game, the only poor one
ing a few days in St. Helens being against St. Helens at the
Campaign Continues
her
home.
The
Tittles
closing
opening of the season.
intend to
1 live in Scappoose.
Rainier has a bunch of con . The second grade won the P.-
to
Hollenbeck
went
Mrs.
sistent performers. There seems T. A. membership drive with a
Yankton recently, whsre she to be no outstanding stars, but total of 39 members, A total of
will be the guest of the Than
i well-balanced machine, They 69 members were gained in «i
llrtjwn family for a few weeks. have
nn offensive that func- week.
I
F. M. Ben' it of Willametti
Lions and a real defense, They
>
spent Sunday - the
—— - J. T. Ben- will receive additional honor
Hood River—Highway Garage
nett home.
with the awarding of the Ver-1 building on Oak street being re-'
Nellie Doran, who has been nonia Eagle trophy.
| modeled.
Portland
visiting relatives in
Personally I would ilke to j------------------- ——
returned
the past two weeks,
see this last award tendered Beaverton— Plans completed
to Scappoose Sunday.
with a bit of ceremony fitting for construction of $325.000 St.
Mrs. Geo. Wilson, Columbia o such an occasion.
Mary’s school building near here.1
county president of the W. c.
C.
T U., spent Sunday evening in
Scappoose.
Mrs. ______
Bullock, , formerly of
Scappoose, who has been in Al
aska and other points, is house
guest at the home of her sister-
in-law, Mrs. B. H. Allen.
Mrs. Effie Marcy of Canby
is spending a few days with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
Smith.
Charles Graham, who is con
fined to his room at the Port
land , hospital,
nobpiLcsi, is reported îm-
proving nicely.
Miss Anna Sieberts of As-
toria is visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Geo. Klavanoe.
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Lavendar Chib
Celebrate 2nd
Anniversary |
I
B“d Health in Rural
Areas Costs B.ilion
Washington.—The United Stutes
sutlers an annual economic loss of
$1,000,(MMMX)0 because of lack of
adequate health services In the
rural communities, stated Surgeon
General 11. S. Cumming In a recent
report to congress.
At the pros 'iit rate of progress it
will take fifty-one years before all
the rural communities will be re
ceiving the necessary health serv
ice. he said. During the fiscal year
pic-f <*ou>n!nt<‘^. 1 T" ' ’h* I**
n
Page Seven
(Tie dësTriieïTôn “of20,<X m telephone
and telegraph poles annually, be
sides damage to bridges, harbor
works and public and private build
ings.
service cO-oiiSfatelT liT ZlH ’ coiintTes
located In 17 states.
I
county
The establishment of
health organizations _ provide the
machinery through which all public
health services may be conducted
Boy St. Patrick
In proper sequence and proper rela
tion one to the other. These or
Logansport. Ind.—William Rivers,
ganisations Insure to communities ■ nine years old. was acclaimed as
a well-balanced, comprehensive and
Indiana’s boy St. Patrick, lie broke
general program of public health
up a nest of live snukes along the
work adapted to their needs. They
Wabash river, killing 20 and bring
also serve as the moat practical
ing six home as trophies.
means for preventing the Intrastate
and Interstate spread of disease.
340 Traffic Deaths
It was such organizations as
in London in 3 Months
these which were Mtahllslied In the
areas affected by the Mississippi
London.—During July, August
flood of 1927 that were largely In and September of 1929. 340 persons
strumental In averting outbreaks of were killed In the metropolitan po
disease which threatened to follow lice district of Ixtndon. The total
the wake of flood.
Injured over the same period was
16,200, while 32,000 persona suf
fered either property or personal
French Farmers Seek
loss.
Private automobiles were the
Right to Kill Larks worst
offenders, killing 88 and In
Paris.—The lark, the symbol of juring 4,005. Trade and commer
poets and favorite dish of epicures, cial vehicles killed 112 and Injured
bus lost prestige tn France, where 1,000. Omnibuses killed 25 and In
a movement hns just been started jured 845.
for Its extermination.
Trams took the Ilves of seven,
As a result of losses to agrlcul- but Injured 550. Jaywalking and
ture caused by lurks sweeping careless driving nre given as the
down from the skies and making n chief reasons for the number of
meal on newly sown wheat seeds. deaths and accidents
llesltutlng
deputies representing the farming or faltering are also listed ns Im
districts of the country have asked portant reasons for the high toll In
for a revision of the hunting lives and property.
laws to bring about a more general
slaughter of these birds.
Death Rate in United
State« Shows Increase
Washington.—The birth rate of
the United Sfnles fell from 207 to
19.7 per 1.000, while the death rule
Increased from 11.4 to 12.1 during
the year ended June 30. 1920. the
United States I’uhlle Health serv
Ice reported.
The Infant mortality rnte Jumped
from 54.6 to 67 9 per 1.<«*> births.
The retort »luted tlmt the In
crease In the deittli rede probably 1»
due 1» part to Induenzu.
French Attempt to End
Roaming by Land Gifts
Hillsboro—West
phone Company
this exchange had
202 stations during
Trick Watches Latest
Fad Among Parisians
Paris. — European watch
manufactirers have gone
modern
and
this year's
watches look like anything
but a watch.
The smartest boulevard
shops show watches with
only four hours Indicated—
3. 6, 9. and 12. You have to
guess the rest. There Is an
other without hands. When
you want to know what time
It Is you press a button and
the dial lights up with light
ed hands pointing directly to
the hour.
Coast Tele
reports that
net gain of
last year.
Warrenton — Columbia River
Fishermen’s Cooperative cannery
here will cooperate in matter of
canning vegetables.
La Grande—Five story unit
will be constructed adjoining
Sacajawea Inn on south corner
of First and Washington streets.
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There are watches hidden
tn cufflinks. In womens neck
laces, and In a leather strap
no wider than a shoestring.
It seems, bovrever, the small
er they are the higher they
come.
Astoria—Plans are underway
for construction of Trinity Lu
theran church edifice at corner
of 16th and Franklin at cost of
$50,0,00.
Cushman—
Cushman
i, may start operations
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sawmill
before
Bandon—Bandon trout farm
Nehalem — Nehalem Theatre shipping large quantities of trout
reopened to public.
for market.
Chinese Are Urged
to Use Native Silk
Peiping, China.—“Press In Chi
nese silks rather than In foreign
woolens" Is the slogan of the Na
tive Silk Products Salvation asso
ciation, printed In Chinese newspa
pers here.
The association urges students
and all persons who can afford to
do so to wear silks made In China,
rather than woolens made by for
eigners.
This campaign Is the opposite of
one made a year ago by Marshal
Feng Yuhslnng's adherents, who
urged the people to wear cheap mt-
ton cloth, no matter how rich they
were.
Paris.— Franco Is strict' •• to ■f»|>
the aimless wiinderlii;'» of the
gypsy tribes of Syria hv offering
them land to till and houses tn
which to live. Although the Instinct
to rove on the part of these uoiuads
has dominated them foi centuries.
French colonial officials are confi
dent that tluqv cun he made seden
tary and point to the changes that
have been hrought about In the
habits of some of the tribes.
Plan War on Ant»
Canberra, Austrnlla.— A special
campaign Is planned against while
fints- th»*-
h,,.,il r
&ir
of a Sort
That s what we are. We take the
shabbiest, most forlorn-looking cloth
es, subject them to a few scientific
treatments, and dismiss them . . .
rejuvenated. Our consistent care of
clothes make for an unusual long
evity. Let us clean and press your
wardrobe into —perfect health.
WINDOW
Signs
Silver Plating
Re-silvering Mirrors
Local agent for
HEALTHO PRODUCTS
H. R. ELTON
959 Bridge St. Vernonia
Vernonia Laundry
Phone 711
BUY TODAY AT THIS BIG SALE
Scappoose Coach Wants
Larger Track Turnout
With the first show of warm
weather about a dozen track
men began limbering up. There
will be no other athletic activ
ity for the boys this spring.
Scores Of Amazing Values
i
B
1927 CHEVROLET SEDAN
An ideal car for all kinds of weather.
Thoroughly reconditioned and guaran
teed. Exceptional value at .
$350
1927 MODEL T FORD TRUCK
Good rubber, good body, and good me
chanical condition. Two spare tires. Eight
speed transmission. This truck is priced
to sell
at..................
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Without brimming over with
joy, we he,ar of a “selling plan
outlined by a telephone company
to get 10 or more new phone
users befora next January. Li e
all pep meetings, the phone man
agers tell their different ex
change managers how all mus
i^ntriw to sell and sell, to see
who wins.
While they strive to see who
wins, the poor newspapers with
dim eyes see vanishing spaces o
ads disappear. Indeed fortunate
will be the station to get an ap
preciable increase of subscribers
under this plan, unless the j>opu-
lation greatly increases. Some-
Sr...-C
times service and better equip
ment sells better than a PeP
campaign or contest.
Many a mean kid will receive
a pat on his bean from an am-
Btious politician, as the candi-
date talks to Maw about his
platform.
"We, who handle the mail,
seem to be the most popular
males in town,” said Tommy
Bateman.
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Nothing seems to worry Al,
a." long as the store across the
*ay Is empty.
Usually the downfall of a
Promising boxer starts when
*>me female has said something
•boot his good looks and he en-
ters the ring trying to save ’em.
Now that Rainier has won the
®s<le trophy, “on with the bat
tle.’’
' Non-skid surface will be plac-
on Columbia River Highway
Portland to The Dallas.
Famous Fisher body, finished in beautiful, harmon
izing shades of Duco. Clean Mohair upholstery. And
is loaded with extras.
$225
1926 CHEVROLET COACH
^Monkey Bi*
1928 Chevrolet
Landau Sedan
Motor overhauled, , new rubber, .
paint. Special price for this week
_ good
$295
All For the Price of $495
FALCON KNIGHT ROADSTER
Yours today, a year to pay. A ride will
thri" y°u...................... $495
1928 PONTIAC COUPE
Here’s a value for you. This car
with its spotless upholstery,
sparkling finish, peppy engine,
snappy style, and with an O.K.
that counts. Must be seen to be
appreciated.
$625.00
1927 MODEL T FORD COUPE
One of last Model T’s sold—new in Ver
nonia. Good upholstery, good rubber,
wire wheels, and rarin’ to go, at
$225
Clean upholstery, quiet six-cylinder mo
tor, new rubber, good heater, original
Duco finish. Many miles of ease and
comfort in this car yet. Only
$270
1927 CHEVROLET COUPE
New motor, complete new rubber, and
car you will be pleased to own. Selling
Just like new. KariKeen trunk. A beauty
$650
$175
1924 OAKLAND 4-PASSENGER COUPE
1929 CHEVROLET SIX COACH
“......
1924 DODGE COUPE
Ideal for driving to work or for use as
a chore car. Motor and tires good for
many miles. Read this low sale
price ---------------
Less Than
$99
$75.00
FORD TOURING
FORD DELIVERY ................ $75.00
FORD PICK-UP
................. $55.00
FORD DELIVERY ................ $98.00
1919 FORD ROADST,
nd runs $15.00
2 STAR TOURINGS
Easy payments as low as $10 per month
1926
1925
1925
1926
now at......... ............. $330
1929 CHEVROLET 6 LANDAU SEDAN
Double Eagle Goodyear tires. A real aris
tocratic car. Priced at ...
$700
1926 WILLYS KNIGHT
2-DOOR SEDAN
Original finish, and tires good
for many thousand miles. High
priced heater. Good upholstery,
and many other extras.
$545.00
GILBT MOTOR CO
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