FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1930.
THE VERNONIA EAGLE
PAGE FIVE
18 rabbits from each doe per and see to it that they got a mar­ and that is what we have got to
year would bring $8.10 per doe ket for all they produced at a do here if we expect to continue
per year. That is only counting profit to the producer. The re­ to live.
three litters. Six at a litter per
Produce it from the ground,
doe per year and 50 does would sult was that $52,100,000 worth
bring $405 per 5 acre family, of farm products were sold last cooperate, and sell at a profit.
and 100 times that $40,500 per year, around an average better It can be done and must be
than $1700 to each individual in done, because we have to eat.
year.
HOW TO BUILD UP AN
the county. They make the claim There is nothing to be made
So 10. families on say 5 acre that they would not know there individually in a small way, as
INDUSTRIAL COMMUNI-
TY AROUND VERNONIA each with 200 laying hens and is a business depression if they most of us now have to produce,
50 breeding rabbits would bring did not read about it in the pa­ but we can sell cooperatively and
Join the back to the land into this community the gross pers. The news of the success of grow bigger. I do not see any
movement—that’s what some of sum of $.25,50.0 ped annum. In the county spread and one real other way out.
us have got to do if we all ex­ addition each family could handle estate firm got 30.0 applications
J. H. SELL
pect to make an honest living. an acre of berries and small for farms in that county, but
I
fruit,
a
good
sized
garden,
and
I would suggest tlVt all get to­
there were no farms for sale.
The Presbyterian church in
gether in one organization and (raise all the green feed needed Why should they sell when ev- Clatskanie will celebrate the 25th
'
to
keep
a
cow
or
a
few
milk
all that can get a small tract of
erybody in the county was mak- anniversary of its dedication De-
land from one to 40 acres, de­ (goats and a few pigs.
ing better tahn a good living, cember 7.
I
Some
will
say,
how
abov*
’
the
pending upon the line of busi­
I
market?
ness in view, and develop this
Here is how one county in
idle land in producing a living,
which it will do just as well as Georgia solved their predicament
any other community has done. when the bottom fell out of the
Delivered To and Called For At
For illustration, 100 families cotton market. Everybody went
YOUR DOOR
each on a 5 acre tract and in the hole. The merchants and
with 200 laying hens producing the banker were also stuck for I
TRUCKS
LEAVE
VERNONIA 9 A. M. DAILY
50 per cent a day could get the time being, and every one |
Long
Distance
Furniture Hauling
saw
that
something
had
to
be
■
100 eggs daily for every 5 acres,
Between Vernonia and Portland
or 10,000 eggs per day for the done. So the banker and mer-:
whole group.
By cooperating chants got together and agreed |
they should get at least 3 cents on a program, called a meeting of(
Portland-Vernonia Truck Line
an egg, making a total of $300. the farmers and outlined their i
proposition,
which
was
for
all
a day or $109,500 a year. By
W. A. Davis, Local Manager.
purchasing feed cooperatively the the farmers to plant a diversi-'
Office
Phone 1041
Res. 1052
fied
crop.
The
banker
and
mer-1
cost of production would be
about one cent per egg. Besides, chants would carry them over
each family could handle 50 rab­
bits which should average six
young each three times a year.
At 15 cents a pound, present
wholesale prices, and a weight
of 3 pounds at eight weeks, the
The Open
Forum - -
The weekly home nursing meet­
ing was held by Miss Nettie
Alley, county health nurse, at
the home of Mrs. A. F. Smej­
kal on Wedensday afternoon from
two to four o’clock, The lesson
was on babies and their care.
BY DENNIS LANDRY
This would mean, in other words, Those present were Mrs. H. C.
United Pre» Staff Corresponednt that 75 cents today will pay for Ohler, Mrs. G.
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H. Ohler, Mrs.
i as much building construction J. B Ohler, Mrs. Hobart Engen,
SALEM, Ore. —(UP)— The . as a dollar would a year ago.
Mrs. George Miller, Mrs. Meyer,
next important event in Oregon’s
The trend of prices is upward, Mrs. Louise Smejkal, Mrs. Vern
political calendar is the 1931 I however, and with return of Mowe and Mrs. Guy Murphy.
session of the state legislature . normal conditions, it is expected
Mrs. H. C. Ohler, a member
to start January 12.
prices within another year again of the county advisory committee
Although the majority of leg­ . will reach their normal level. i on home demonstration work,
islators are awaiting Govenor-
1 and Mrs. A. F. Smejkal attend-
elect Meier to divulge his pro-
SALEM, OREGON —(UP)— ed the monthly demonstration
formulating
any
gijam before
E’ight rules for the guidance cf agent’s meeting at St. Helens,
plans of their own, the air Bl­ Oregon mororists and pedest- Tuesday, November 24.
ready is heavy under the capi- rians are advocated by Secre­
Percy Bergerson of the Univer-
tol dome.
tary of State Hoss. They are: (sity of Oregon was home to
A survey among state repre­ 1- Give the other fellow the ben­ spend Thanksgiving vacation.
sentatives and senators by Unit­ efit of the doubt.
I A pleasant surprise was given
ed Press, shows that legislation
! Mrs. Weaver at the home of
2-
Obey
traffic
rules.
They
are
will be sought for highway insti­
' Pete Bergerson Wednesday even-
the
latest
result
of
human
wis
­
tutions, motor vehicle laws will
I ing. The neighbors of the com­
be in for revamping, taxation dom acting upon human exper­ munity gathered together on the
questions are sure to cause sev­ ience for safety of us all.
anniversary of her birthday. The
eral stormy sessions, while a 3- Look! The pedestrian who evening was spent playing cards
thorough going over will be giv­ -tarts to cross a street or road and luncheon was served by the
without first looking both ways
en the power question.
ladies at midnight.
During the past 15 days, sev­ is solely to blame if he is hit
H. C. Ohler and A. F. Smejkal
by
an
automobile.
eral proposed measures were
are usipg their excess energy
your
jud-
4-
Drive
Discreetly.
Let
brought forward to be presented
clearing land on Mr. Ohler’s
to the august body—Oregon’s gment, rather than your im- ranch.
pulse,
direct
your
actions,
wheth
­
36th assembly.
Irene Bergerson, daughter of
state superin- er on foot or in motor cars.
A. A. Schram,
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Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Bergerson, is
5-
Don
’
t
envy
the
person
who
pas
­
tendent of banks. has a few
out of school on account of diph­
measures to present; Senator J. ses you on the highway. Forget theria. Junior and Mrs. Berger­
feeling
of
chagrin
or
mort
­
any
E. Bennett, republican, Multno-
son are also ill and think they
mah county, has filed a bill with ification when another machine are coming down with the dis­ house- November 29 and a good
Secretary of State Hoss which races past or cuts in ahead of ease.
time was reported by all pres­
would provide filling vacancies you.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jenson at­ ent.
6-
Keep
your
mind
on
what
you
in the Oregon legislature; and
tended the funeral of their neph­
representative John Manning, are doing. Allow nothing to dis­ ew at Gervais, Oregon.
Multnomah, announces he will try tract your mind from driving, or
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Schmidlin
the road ahead.
to force an open vote on the from
had a big Thanksgiving dinner
7-
Use
your
head.
Most
fatal
ac
­
prohibition question.
caused because at their home with all their chil­
Senator Bennett also is work­ cidents today are or
a pedestrian dren and grandchildren present,
either
a
motorist
ing on a bill which would change
making a total of 26.
didn
’
t
think.
the holding of the primary elec­ 8- Be considerate of your fellow
Mrs. A. F. Ornduff gave a
tion in Oregon from May to men. The golden rule is the best dance at the old Kist school
August or September.
"The long ballyhoo from May law of the road.
until the November election tends
SALEM, OREGON —(UP) —
NO INSURANCE
to tire the public of political mat­ Students
FOR YOUR SAKE
of vocational education
ters,” the Portland senator said. have
PAPER HANGING
increased two-fold in the
A fire insurance rate can
'As a result, the November e- last few
only measure the danger of
due to the in­
AND TINTING
lection brings far fewer citizens crease in months
fire damage to a building in
accord­
to the polls than would be the i ing to O. unemployment,
which
people
are
seriously
D. Adams, state dir­
case if the time between pri- i
interested in preventing fire.
J. C. Henderson
mary and general elections was ector of vocational education.
No rate can measure gross
“
Those
who
desire
vocational
carelessness or negligence!
shorter. The radio makes a long education are taking advantage
Phone 1021
Knowing this, sound stock
campaign unnecessary.' »>
of the slack industrial period
Book* of 1930 Wall Paper
fire insurance companies af­
ter an inspection will not
Sample* Now Here
SALEM, ORE. — (UP)— Cit- to become more skilled work­
insure the “questionable”
On Display
izens or Oregon who are plan­ men,” Adams said.
property for your sake!
ning to buy or build their own
This inspection encourages
homes, should do it now, for
fire safety, discourages care­
Vernonia
two reasons:
lessness and keeps the rate
on your property the true
-It will cost approximately 25
Paint
Shop
measure of your own fire
per cent less than it would under
risk.
ordinary conditions.
I
Vernonia
Let your agent explain.
2- It will contribute to the relief
LINDLEY A McGRAW
of unemployment among build-
ing tradesmen and aid business
U. S. Royal Cord Tires
in its start toward better con­
ditions.
I
Shell Products
Such is the belief of several
state officials.
Dependable Mechanics
A survey places the present
cost of lumber and other building
Shop Work Guaranteed
materials at about one-fourth
i
less than that of a year ago.
House And
-sSIGNs-
PAINTING
SQUARE DEAL
SERVIGE STATION
What Makes
Dairying Profitable?
DO YOU REALIZE
That your home town enjoyed
GOOD HAY—
Alfalfa
Clover
Vetch
Peas
(either one)
HEADQUARTERS FOR
Feeds - Seeds - Hay - Grain
Gasco Briquettes
AGENT FOR McCORMICK-DEERING MACHINERY
Vernonia Trading Co.
ED TAPP
TEL. 682
CASS BERGERSON
Cards You Will Be Proud
To Send
Not mere cards, from somebody’s bargain counter,
that you feel like apologizing for—
But
Clever, Artistic, Pretty Cards
Worthy of the Occasion
a greater percentage growth in
population, in the decade between
Cheap Feed and Pastures
Freight
the 1920 and 1930 federal cen­
SUCCULENTS—
suses, than any other town in
Corn Silage
Vetch and Oats Silage
Roots
Cull Potatoes
Good Pasture
Oregon, regardless of size?
And Astonishingly Loir in Price
Order Now! After Next Week
It Will Be Too Late.
Good Cows
Free from disease, producing 300 pounds of
fat—or more.
On Sale
Good Markets
Obtained by making quality goods—efficiently
produced and manufactured, and wide and
persistent advertising.
Oregon-American
With or Without Your Name Printed
Bank of Vernonia
Lumber Co.
Vernonia Eagle
"TO FURTHER AGRICULTURAL PROSPERITY”
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