THE GATE CUT JOURNAL. NYSSA, OREGON THE GATE CITY JOURNAL Fred J. Barten, Editor 1 Year SUBSCRIPTION RATES ..............$1.60 6 Months _ ... $ .76 Ectered at the Postoffice at Nyssa, Oregon, as second-class mail matter. . OUR THANKS TO VALE-OWYHEE WORKERS Do we fully appreciate the work the Vale-Owyhee land settlement association is doing for all of Malheur county? We are again reminded of the faithful activity of di- rectors of the association, representing the communities of Harper, Nyssa, Ontario and Vale by commendable activities planned at the recent July session held in Vale. To show the west what truly wonderful crops can be pro duced on the Harper and Little Valley units—on lands that were covered with sagebrush last March—the asso ciation will gather the best of exhibits for the Malheur county, Oregon state and Pacific Livestock agricultural shows. H. C. Boyer and R. G. Larson were appointed to take charge of arrangements. Another worthwhile project is the invitation to the state board of horticulture to make a first hand inves tigation of the west bench of Bully creek to determine its adaptability for fruit production. C. C. Hunt of Nyssa is to head the group. It is due to the untiring efforts of such men as J. D. h airman of Harper, first leader of the association, anc the delegates of the other communities that settlers were placed on the Harper lands in advance of water. The Bully creek unit, nearer Vale, is being settled in the same com mendable manner. The association is composed of a great group of workers. They are giving their time and money for the advancement of Malheur county. The best way of showing our appreciation is to help in our small way. When we hear of someone interested in settling on our splendid irrigation projects we must send them a Vale-Owyhee booklet. It tells of-water cost, crops, land cost, all the information in which homeseekers are interested. These booklets can be secured from H. G. Kennard, secretary of the association, or from any of the garages. The Vale-Owyhee group depends on the garages and service stations to a large extent in getting these adver tising booklets into the hands of tourists and home- seekers. They have requested garage employees to hand each tourist a copy. It takes a moment’s time but the ef fort is certain to result in rich returns. FARMER’S INVESTMENTS Like any other business man, the good farmer cod- ducts his operations with a view to realizing a profit from his investments, whether in land, implements, an imals, or what not. This is brought to mind by a recent agricultural bul letin which relates the experiences of certain southern cotton farmers, covering 1,007 tests of fertilized crops grown alongside of those not fertilized. These tests were scientifically conducted and accu rate records of results were kept. It was found that the application of an average of 180 pounds of Chilean nitrate per acre increased the yield of cotton to an extent that adds $23 per acre in net profits. Figure another way, for every dollar expended for this quick acting fertilizer an increase crop value of $5.70 was obtained. The same principle applies to many other phases of farm management. In the long run there is increase pro fit in the 'use of labor-saving machinery, in raising of pure-bred livestock and poultry, in expenditures for preservation of buildings and equipment; in every means whereby any expenditure can be made to yield profitable returns. Intelligently invested, “money makes money” in agricultural as well as in industry. WAR ON BUTTER SUBSTITUTES Two thousand pounds of butter substitute are being sold every month, 60 per cent is being used by the farmers themselves. J. W. Rhodehouse has presented a petition to the farmers and local merchants. 75 per cent of the far mers and every store in Fremont county has signed as well as all the local merchants. Madison county will dis continue the use of substitutes this month. Economists say that every pound of butter sold at home means greater prosperity to the farmers and mer chants. Butter substitutes are made in the e a s t and foreign towns are receiving all profit made by the buying and selling of substitutes in this locality. The Kiwanis and Commercial clubs are sponsoring this attempt to gain an agreement between merchants and farmers against the buying and selling of butter substi tutes. A movement is on to discontinue the sale of substi tutes entirely in Idaho, and it is meeting with approval all over the state. Men put off things they ought to do; women put off things they ought to wear. Think of Solomon’s plight if he had undertaken to drive with all those wives in the back seat. Farmers are probably wondering what would have happened ¡ f Congress had failed to give them “Farm relief.” One nice thing about night baseball is that they never have to call the the game on account of darkness. We’ve heard of dancing, swimming, running, eating and sitting marathons, but as yet no one has suggested anything like a working marathon. “Who is America’s Most Independent Man?” asks an insurance advertisement. We know that one. A truck driver. “The day of the flapper is over,” says a writer in the Sunday supplement. Yes: about 4 a. m. I NYSSA BARBER SHOP Investigate Before You Invest! Shaving I HAIR BOBBING AND TON SOR1AL WORK OF ALL KINDS ‘‘We Aim to Please” ROY POUNDS, PROP. Nyssa Oregon Here is a good thing to bear in mind: When an investment proposition offers big returns with very little chance of loss, it is not necessary to send salesman around the country letting the public in. The next time a stranger comes to you with a “sure- shot” business opportunity, ask yourself if he isn’t going to a good deal of trouble in order to let you make some money. Ask yourself why he didn’t let a few big financiers handle it. If a thing is safe for you, it would have been safe for them. Before you Invest,investigate! The Malheur Coun ty Bank will be glad to obtain reliable information for you without charge. i++ “Cuba to clear water of Sharks”—Headline. But no concerted effort has been made to get rid of the land variety. C ity T ra n sfer ij A man with short arms is grevously handicapped when trying to illustrate the length of the fish that got away. TRUCKING and TRANSFERRING Many think they are highly moral when they are merely refraining through fear from things they are dying to- do.’ Unfortunately, those who day dream of the great good they would do if they had a million dollars are us ually about $999,999 shy. Well, if the sixty-year- old flapper who bobs her hair and gets her face lifted can fool herself, that’s something. Phone 15 and Phone 28 C. KLINKENBERG if* * * * * * * * ::::::: 16920872 H. D. Holmes Transfer and Baggag« AH kinds of hauling ir City limits Nyssa, Oregon Phone 5 i; malheur county bank NYSSA, OREGON i Don M. Graham A man’s money is like his hair. He never misses Health and Accident Breathes there a man with soul so dead, who never Insurance to himself has said, “I think I’ll be a candidate.” The Ridgely Protective Ass’n. “ T h e Insurance M an ” Fire Insurance Bonds An Idaho town has held a lawn mowing contest, but Permanent Protection we doubt that such contests will become popular. Non-Cancellable Persons who say they pay no attention to little trou bles probably were never infested with mosquitos. C aldw ell's Notary Public Policy I represent the oldest and best companies in the United States of America. Insures Select Risks Exclusively J. R. Hunter, Agent Nyssa, Oregon July is the time to get rid of some of the outstanding Summer and Spring line of goods. While the time is hereto use them We are giving you a chance to buy at a saving. Any policy written by me will meet your contract with the companies 100 per cent. Don’t wait until the fire chief comes; tomorrow may be too late. See me teday and let’s talk your insurance needs over. :: NYSSA, OREGON Phone No. 53 Box No. 74 Children’s wash Dresses, ages 1 to 6 yrs. cut toi $1.49 y Girl’s Dresses 7 to 14 years at - MMMIMMMKIMMHM l Y N K O H I M I M M K $1.49 - J SANDWICH MEATS: $1.25 « We have a line of Women’s Dresses to go at Cold meats for picnic luncheons or for the family table during the warm days of summer. Strictly fresh and es pecially high grade pork, beef, bulogna and summer sausage. All Men’s Dress Straw Hats Goat reduced Prices. 25c Children and Women’s Anklets Short Sleeved Polo Shirts, in Silk and Rayon, White and Colors . . . Let Us Supply Your Ice Needs. We Deliver Men’s B. V. D’s Ideal Union Suit. On sale at Caldwell's - Nyssa, Ore. Phone 83 ! 151 [If] Complete OWYHEE BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOP Drive a Contented Motor Hoxie Service Station LICENSED MEAT DEALERS $7.50 , OREGON Drive in for an inspection and let us tune up your engine or do any necessary work to restore its new car performance. All our work is guaranteed and our prices always reasonable. * Only 65c Check up on that motor of yours. If it is losing it’s pep and go,” it’s an unhappy motor--and discontented motors make irritable drivers. PHONE 1 A Permanent Wave, Soft, Natural and Alluring $2.15 Men’s Leather, with composition soles Shoes NYSSA, The Wonder Wave $1.00 Men’s Dress Shirts in colors cut to Oregon Meat Market DUART 98c • nr Full line of Undertaking Supplies errried in stock at NORDALE FURNITURE STORE ♦ S. D. Goshert Will have charge of funeral ar rangements Ambulance Service times. at all Funeral services will be held at churches. Phone 60—S. D. Goshert 94—Nordale Furniture Co Advertisement* coat money and they will save you money. Don’t ovar- look the ads, they have a message for every member of the family. f Better Lumber-Better Homes No matter what you are building--it is economy to use the best grades of lumber. When you build consult us--we will give you conscientious advice. Nyssa Lumber Company Phone 47