THE GATE CITY JOURNAL, THURSDAY JUNE l i , 1931
Voice of the Press
THE GATE CITY JOURNAL
| professional career as that which con­
OREGON LAWS CHANGE AGAIN
fronts Cecelia P. Gallagher.
COMMUNITY PLATE
Miss Gallagher, who In private life is
Three hundred and thirty-seven new laws resulting
at REDUCED PRICES
Mrs. John Oaley. being a bride of ten
from the labors of the last legislative session became oper­
Were Now
months, caused police reporters to pen­
ative Saturday, marking the 90 day period of grace since
Teaspoons, set of six $4 $3.25
cil feverish notes when she appeared at
$3 LICENSE
the city Jail and later in municipal i Think of being able to buy a 26
adjournment of the session.
W F. AND ALMA McLINO. Publishers
There Is another thing, too, people court Tuesday in the interest of Ira H.
piece set with Deluxe Stainless
W. 8. Brown, Owner
A total of 403 bills was passed by the two branches of should bear In mind when they meas­ Ormond, who early last Sunday mur­
Dinner Knives, in a Service for
ure the license fee in this state with dered his wife and two children with | Six, as low as
$26.75
the last legislature and approved by the governor.
Entered at the Poht Office at Nyssa, Oregon, as Second Class Matter
the low license fees prevailing in bayonet and gas filled hose.
The "Wedding Gift Season” is
Washington
and
California.
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Of the remaining 340 one—the Rogue river fishing bill equity is more apparent than real. In It isn't often that women attorneys I here. Come in and make your
selection from the newest—latest
—has been held up by the referendum, and two others, by California
A FRIENDSHIP BANQUET
and Washington automo­ represent murderers, and when Miss
designs—Noblesse, Deauville and
Gallagher
walked
into
court
to
have
their own provisions, do not become effective until later. biles are on the personal property tax
Orosvenor.
Ormond
waive
examination,
it
natur­
The Journal rejoices with the Nyssa commercial club One of these, the new department of agriculture, does not rolls. The owners thus paying a direct
By purchasing COMMUNITY
occasioned more than the ordinary
and civic club in the success of the “get-acquainted” ban­ become operative until July 1, while the other- the state property tax as well as a license fee. j ally
PLATE you are assured “Style
Supposing your car to be assessed at flutter.
quet last Thursday night which honored a goodly number police bill, will become operative on August 1
Leadership” in your gift or for
one-third of its actual value, a »1500 But she did it and did it well—as
use on your own table—and
of newcomers in the community and the Ontario commer­
automobile wiuld be on the tax rolls would become a girl whose father has
THINK OF THE SAVING I
Three of the 336 new laws are repealing acts. Two re­ at $500 and a 92-mill tax on $500 j been
cial club.
a lawyer for these many years
be $46. All is not gold that glit­ and who is now a partner with that
ROBINSON
It was a neighborly invitation and a neighborly accept­ peal the so-called Eddy acts of the 1929 session placing would
ters.—Astoria Budget.
father in the practice of the legal pro­
The Jeweler
ance was gratefully received in Nyssa. Good fellowship property qualifications on voters at elections involving
fession. She is a daughter of P. J.
prevailed. The lasting benefits of united effort was bond issues or tax levies. The other repeals the “certifi­
PAYETTE, IDAHO
Gallagher, formerly of Jeu tera and
HORSE MAY COME BACK
stressed by Toastmaster E. M. Blodgett and the speakers cate of convenience and necessity” act relating to public
Onta'lo, Malheur county.—Oregonian. L
have always been used during
of the evening, all of whom represented the Ontario club. utilities, but this provision was also repealed in the new the Horses
of cheap farm products and
The spoils of jealousy and the evils of selfish competition public utilities act which became operative last February. unless eras prices
advance, unquestionably
farmers will go back to horses.
were assailed.
Probably the most important of the new laws is the in­ many
the advent of the tractor, the
E. C. Van Petten made a substantial talk, urging all tangibles tax act. This is largely a revamping of the act Before
truck and the automobile, one-fourth
towns of the county to back the Oregon State Chamber of of 1929 which was held to be unconstitutional by the su­ of our total farm acreage was devoted
Commerce. We agree with him in the statement that the preme court, with the rate increasing from five per cent, to the raising of horse feed. Gas mo­
Travel around with your car looking
Vale-Owyhee Land Settlement association would have to eight per cent, and certain interest payment offsets torization is really part of what is
wrong with agriculture. Some day we
like a highway tramp’s. It is always
been less successful in colonization of the Vale project written into the new law. This tax, it is estimated, will will have a farm tractor or motor that
Fix Up—Clean Up
had it not been for the assistance of the state chamber.
yield approximately $1,500,000 to the state treasury as an will run with some product th at comes
Lovely flowers, ferns and lamps formed an attractive offset to the present tax paid by real property. The tax from the distillation of our farm sur­
Time
plus or wastes. Unless we have a ma­
setting for the banquet. It was a pleasurable occasion. to be collected this year will be on interest and dividends chine
that will render power from
At
Its inspiration was the most simple and greatest of human accruing during 1930.
what we raise, we must go back to a
form
of
farm
motor
power
th
at
will
requisites—friendliness.
The income tax which the public must pay by June 25 consume our excess products and help
Lawrence Service Station
was an initiative measure passed by the people last No­ us rebalance our agriculture. The horse
is capable of doing this.—Dr. W. H.
Phone 10
Nyssa, Oregon
GOOD BUSINESS, FARMERS
vember.
Lytle, Veterinarian.
The people’s utility district bill, sponsored by the state
County Agent Ravmond G. Larson told The Journal
that he sent about 42 invitations to funnel’s near Nyssa to grange, also becomes effective at this time. This measure
BEST END OF THE BARGAIN
attend the meeting of the Malheur County Seed Growers provides for the organization of districts for the promo­ It is all fine and necessary that we
here last week. About forty of this number attended. tion of nower plants financed, owned and operated by pay strict attention to business and
make it succeed; it is also true that in
the people of the district.
Pretty good response, Larson stated.
chamber of commerce work of all types
Seed growers of Malheur county face a big problem but
The free text book bill is another measure of state-wide that unselfish activities from which we
if they continue to interest themselves in this problem, as interest. Under this act school districts throughout the never expect t o reap anything often
dividends greater than time spent
they evidenced by attendance at the recent meeting, they state will be required to undertake a program which will pay
the office. There must be a fine
are certain to achieve their end—top price for winter ultimately provide free books for students in the grades. in
balance between attention to business
hardy seed crops of Malheur county.
The measure, however, limits expenditures for free text­ and meeting community obligations.
secretaries may honestly urge
As a rule, Oregonians are proud to call their Oregon books in any one year to $1.50 for each enrolled student Chamber
business people to undertake tasks
grown produce OREGON GROWN but in the case of seed so that the realization of free texts in its bYoadest sense under its direction in full faith that
NYSSA, OREGON
the work will be repaid.
there is a different angle to be considered. It is the all will not be possible for several years.
Recall the story of the race of
important topic PRICE.
A definite grade for butter standards- around which a Atlanta, the beautiful maiden of
Is Local Dealer for
Some years ago Willamette valley began the production desperate fight was waged throughout the entire session mythology, who promised to marry
the
man
who
defeated
her
in
a
of red clover and alfalfa seed, among other seed crops. went into effect.
race. After many had died trying,
The seed was designated Oregon seed. The department
an ingenious young man ran with
A
large
majority
of
the
new
laws
represent
only
minor
of agriculture found that seed from somewhere in the amendments to existing laws.
her and tossed golden apples near
the swift maiden. She stooped to
country produced crops that winter killed. An investiga­
lost the race.
Three of the new laws are still subject to temporary sus­ grasp the gold—and
tion disclosed that Oregon (Willamette valley) seed was
—Oregon Business.
FIRESTONE GUM-DIPPED TIRES
pension with referendums started against them but not
not winter hardy.
In the meantime Malheur county and eastern Oregon yet completed. These include the oleomargarine tax bill GIRL LAWYER IN ORMOND MUR­
—Holds all world’s road and track records for
farmers began the production of seed with outstanding providing for a tax of 10 cents a pound on butter substi­
DER CASE
success. Under the same climatic conditions as exist in tutes.
safety, mileage, speed and endurance.
Idaho, the seed proved to be winter hardy.
Women lawyers are more plentiful
But the market for Oregon seed was demoralized by
nowadays than of old. but there are
ONLY A CORPORAL’S GUARD REMAIN
— for 11 years they have won the 500-mile
Willamette valley seed. How to market eastern Oregon
few who have had the opportunity to
break
into
criminal
practice
in
a
case
The
remnants
of
a
once
mighty
army,
now
decimated
seed has become a problem. Can it be designated Idaho
Indianapolis Endurance Race.
important as the Ira H. Ormond
seed? This is the question that the Malheur County Seed by the relentless passing of the years- is all that remains as
murder case, or have the unusual and
Growers association will attempt to solve. If they accom­ of the Grand Army of the Republic. Barely enough men truly unique opportunity for a "dual”
—were on the winning cars in the Pike’s Peak
plish their purpose—top price for Malheur county seed— are left to form one present day army division.
Race—where a slip meant death.
they will render producers a highly commendable service.
The call of President Lincoln brought 2,859,122 men to
Low prices and common problems are bringing the the union colors in the Civil war. Today Gen. James Esoc
faarmers together. This factor is certain to result in care­ Jewell, national commander of the Grand Army, places
—ran 71,351 miles on a Detroit taxicab, be­
ful consideration and ultimate solution.
the number of survivors at 41,743.
fore the first tire was replaced.
It is also good business for the fanner to make the most
There are 10,000 fewer of these aged veterans than
of the guidance and help of the county agent’s office. The there were a year ago Memorial day. Each month during
Journal is of the opinion that the county is particularly the past year taps sounded for 900 Union Civil war veter­
fortunate in having Mr. Larson at the helm of its farm de­ ans.
partment
The youngest of veterans are 80 years old. These were
boys who enlisted at the age of 14 in the closing months of
Another similarity between men and women is that a the conflict. The oldest living member of the Grand
man takes a day off on his birthday and a woman takes a Army is 105.
couple of years off.
General Jewrell himself is 83, but he insists he is still
“rather spry” and able to withstand activities that would
In this world a pessimist avoids a lot of disappointment fatigue a much younger man.
in that everything turns out better than he expected it to.
While each passing year cuts shorter the roster of the
Grand Army of the Republic, General Jewett believes
The more civilized the world becomes the more machin there will be quite enough survivors left to hold the an­
ery we have to dust, oil and polish.
nual encampment for the next decade.
Nyssa is proud to have a Civil war veteran among its
The average motorist isn’t as much interested these days citizenry. He is G. H. Wade, aged 92, who enlisted with
in why a hen crosses the road as he is in why she changes Company I, 2nd Missouri cavalry. Mr. Wade lives with
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her mind and starts back just when she reaches the middle his daughter Mrs. H. R. Sherwood.
of it.
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Firestone Tires
The old-fashioned family doctor is said to be disappear­ Nothing could be more dangerous than a motor car rim
by the wrong kind of a tank.
ing. But for that matter is the old-fashioned family.
A stubborn man is one who believes there is only one
side to any question in which he is interested.
The surest way to achieve popularity is to tell the truth
about nobody but yourself.
Faith may move a mountain but it can’t make a bottle
of hair restorer work.
A mine owner is the only man who can achieve success
by running his business into the ground.
The recent king of Spain got a lovely reception in Paris.
But so could any ordinary ictizen if he landed there with
fourteen million dollars.
B , i$
the best
" f ra m e " f o r n e a rly e v e ry
man's personality. It "sets him
off" to best advantage.
In this age of specialization,
Middishade has specialized
In blue — and has made blue
the color of primary impor­
tance among men of all ages.
Talented Middishade design­
ers hove developed a wide
variety of models, all blue —
but with interesting variations.
Specialized at
College men get more orders in college than after
they graduate and begin selling something.
- THOSt PESKV FLIES -
$ 37. 50
The age of descretion usually arrives accompanied by
rheumatism, high blood pressure and heart trouble.
“GOOD CLOTHES FOR MEN"
A shiftless man is one who is usually out of everything
except debt
TOGGERY BILL
The kisses of the old-time girl may have been more sin­ Ontario
cere, but in this day of lipsticks those of the modem girl
leave more impression.
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STURDILY BUILT SCREEN DOORS
$3.00
Everything for Spring Fix-up
KALSOMINE, PAINT, LUMBER
BOISE PAYETTE LUMBER COMPANY
Dwight Smith, Local Manager
PHONE 15
NYSSA, OREGON
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