Astoria, Oregon - 1922: Port of Astoria: Who's Who and What's What in Clatsop County, Or (part 1 of 2)

The Port Of Astoria

Complying graciously with a request of the publishers for a poetic expression of the average Astorian's sentiment concern¬ ing his city, Captain J. A. Buchanan, a distinguished ex-soldier, poet and lawyer, contributed this beautiful poem -

J. A. Buchanan

IN ISSUING the first Astoria Year Book, it was the purpose of the Pub¬ lishers to include all essential data concerning the Port and Clatsop County. All statements of fact are authoritative and conservative, also supportetl herein by the views of representative men - enough of them to show the con¬ census of opinion. These experiences were considered as having greater weight than merely the statement of facts by the Publishers. Anyone desiring further information relative to subjects mentioned in the "Who's Who" section can obtain it by addressing the person shown therein to be directly interested. Thanks are extended to all who so gladly co-operated with the Publishers in compiling this information.

Information herein describing' the Port of Astoria, at the mouth of the Columbia River, was checked and approved as correct by Mr. Roger D. Pinneo, General Traffic Manager of the Port.

Geographical position: - Latitude 46 degrees, 11 minutes north, longitude 123 degrees, 51 minutes west. Ten miles from the entrance to the Columbia River; 110 miles down the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in a northwesterly direction from Portland; 550 miles north of San Francisco; 265 miles from Seattle.

The Port of Astoria does not consist of merely the docks at Astoria, but includes all of Clatsop County comprised in five incorporated towns: Astoria, Wairenton, Hammond, Seaside and Gearhart. The Port river frontage extends 44 miles from Westport, a lumber mill dock, to Fort Stevens at the mouth of the river, and 31 miles of ocean frontage from Fort Stevens to the Tilla¬ mook County line below Seaside - a total of 75 miles.

There is no bar at the mouth of the Columbia. It has been eliminated entirely and forever. After the completion of the jetties in 1915 and subse¬ quent dredging, the entrance became obedient to natural currents, which now have developed without further artificial assistance a channel more than 6,000 feet wide, with a depth at mean low tide of 40 feet. For a width of more than 3,000 feet the depth is 42 feet, making the entrance one of the deepest and safest ports of entry.

The inner harbor has an anchorage ground of about twelve square miles, varying in depth from 24 to 70 feet at mean low tide. The harbor is fresh v"ater, free from ice, unaffected by freshet conditions. The mean average tide is seven feet five inches.

The piers and wharves available in Astoria harbor aggregate 12,750 lineal feet of berthing space, with a depth of water ranging from 30 to 65 feet at mean low tide.

Pilotage in the Columbia River is not compulsory. Mariners familiar with the river do not usually engage pilots. Rates from sea to Astoria, $1.50 per foot draft, plus one per cent net registered ton; $7.50 for each local move between points within the harbor. Lighterage is an unknown factor.

Astoria is 300 miles nearer to any port through the Panama Canal than any port on Puget Sound; 294 miles nearer the Orient on the round-trip than any Puget Sound port, and 846 miles nearer the Orient on the round-trip than San Francisco.

Astoria is down-grade by rail from everywhere. It is the only Pacific Coast port having direct rail service to the interior on a water-level grade. It is the natural and economical outlet for the grain, fruits and othei pioducts of the Pacific Northwest. Oregon, Washington and Idaho produce an¬ nually about sixty million bushels of wheat, and -Montana, also tributaiy, produces about forty-five million bushels annually.

The Belt Line Railway, built by the Port of Astoria, enables all railroads desiring to extend their lines to obtain trackage rights into the city and to every section in the manufacturing and shipping districts. It also enables every logging railroad, tapping the great timber belts of the county, to make its terminal here. The Belt Line Railway system will touch every industrial site along the water frontage. This is the product of far-seeing builders who visualized Astoria as a hive of industry, with the entire frontage to the sea teeming with industrial activity.

The late Mr. Collis P. Huntington, President of the Southern Pacific, recognized Astoria's natural pre-eminence. In a letter to Mr. A. B. Hammond, the Astoria lumberman and railroad builder, dated February 6, 1900, Mr. Huntington said :

"Man cannot change the design of Nature. The Columbia River can have only one outlet; that, of course, is at Astoria. The watershed of that river is the second largest in America, and substantially all of the immense ton¬ nage coming from it must follow the gravity line determined by the course of the river to its mouth, where it can be transferred directly to the great ships."

After warning all concerned of the folly of opposing Astoria "as the embarcadero of the Columbia region," Mr. Huntington declared that "the gravity line is bound to assert itself sooner or later, since no other power can com¬ pete continuously with gravity."

"The future is longer than the present, and he does well who recognizes the signs of the times and gets out of the way of the inevitable. With a seaport like Astoria as her embarcadero, Portland, in my opinion, can retain her proud position as the financial center of the great Northwest."

At the time that Roger D. Pinneo took charge as General Traffic Manager, there was very little business pas.sing through the Port of Astoria, but there has been a gradual increase in development since that time, until the business for the first .six months in 1922 shows an increase of 30,000 tons, as compared to the previous six months.

Owned and operated by Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway Company. I.ocated at Foot of Twentieth Street. Dimensions of freight shed, 90x361 feet. Area of 28,920 square feet. Storage capacity 10,000 tons. Lineal feet of berthage space, 361. Thirty feet of water at low tide. Car capacity 19. Coast¬ wise and foreign traffic.

Owned and operated by Oregon-Washington Railroad & Navigation Com¬ pany. Located at Foot of Fourteenth Street. Dimensions of freight shed, 60x960 feet. Area of 57,600 square feet. Lineal feet of berthage space, 960. Thirty feet of water at low tide; 20,000 tons covered storage. Coastwise traffic.

Owned and operated by George W. Sanborn & Sons. Located at Foot of Eighth, Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh Streets. Dimensions of warehouse 100x1,600 feet. Area of 100,000 square feet. Lineal feet of berthage 1,000. Fifty feet of water at low tide. Car capacity 20. Storage 20,000 tons. Local, coastwise and foreign traffic.

Owned and operated by S. Elmore & Company, Inc. Located at the Foot of Third and Fourth Streets. Dimension of warehouses, 250x500 feet. Area of 125,000 square feet. Lineal feet of berthage 350. Fifty feet of water at low' tide; 10,000 tons storage. Car capacity six. Coastwise and foreign traffic.

Owned and operated by Callender Navigation Company. Located at the Foot of Fourteenth Street. Dimensions of warehouse 50x200 feet. Area of 10,000 square feet. Storage capacity 3,000 tons. Fifty feet of water at low' tide; 200 feet of berthage space available. Local and coastwise traffic.

Owned and operated by the Port of Astoria. Dimension of Pjer 650x1,363 feet. Transit shed of hollow tile construction, dimensions 92x1,36. feet. Area 125,396 square feet. Storage capacity 31,349 tons. Served by po ane, or land & Seattle Railway. Car capacity, ship side 29; depressed tracks 29^ Ca capacitv^ bulk grain and flour mill, 60. Water at low tide, 37 feet. Total berthing capacity 1,725 feet. Gridiron ramps, electric " pilers two locomotive cranes. Concrete bulk gram elevatoi, 1,250 000 busheL Opacity. Concrete six-stm-y flour mill, 4,000 barrels daily capacity. Foreign,

Owned and operated by Port of Astoria. Dimension 425x1,445 feet. Car capacity 100. Water at low tide, 32 feet. Three locomotive cranes of 50, 35 and 25 tons capacity. Coal bunker, 3,000 tons capacity. Marine iron works. This pier is specially constructed for handling and assembling coal and lumber cargoes; 3,178 lineal feet of berthage space. Foreign, coastwise and local tiaffic.

Owned and operated by Port of Astoria. Dimensions 550x1,750 feet. Concrete transit shed 160x1,550 feet. Area 248,000 scjuare feet. Storage capacity transit shed, 60.800 tons. Lineal feet of berthage space 3,875. Car capacity, depressed tracks, center 92. Car capacity, land side, 292. Open storage, 32,400 square feet. Equipm.ent consists of four 3-ton electric cargo cranes operating along roof of shed on import side. Electric freight handling conveyors, tractors and trailers to expedite distribution of freight to point of rest in shed. Forty feet of water at low tide; 1,000 pounds per square foot floor loading capacity. Foreign traffic only. This pier will allow dupli¬ cation of above described shed.

An extensive belt line system for serving the waterfront of the harbor is under course of construction, three and one-half miles of which have been completed, connecting industries with the port terminals.

Experience in the business world has effectually proven that a thriving industrial city cannot obtain its coveted position as a manufacturing and shipping point without connecting lines of transportation between its integral units of production and its shipping facilities.

Astoria enjoys, in common with all other Pacific Coast Ports, trans¬ continental east and west bound rates. Export and import ladings on freight destined to and from foreign countries are applicable through Astoria, and in accordance therewith, all loading and unloading from and to ship's tackle is absorbed by the carriers.

Dock equipment will be furnished at the Port's convenience, provided persons using same execute waiver relieving Port of all damage that may ensue from the use of such equipment, at the following rates per hour or fraction thereof.

Located at the Foot of Thirty-third Street. Dimensions of warehouse. l.hOxGOO feet; 200 tons cold storage. Thirty feet water. Car capacity 4.

Located Foot of Sixth Street. Dimensions of warehouse 100x640 feet. Cold storage, 3,000 tons. Other storage, 2,000 tons. Car capacity 6; 300 lineal feet of berthage space. Fifty feet water at low' tide.

Located at the Foot of Third Street. Dimensions of warehouse, 75x400 feet; 10,000 tons storage space. Car capacity 6; 350 lineal feet of berthage space. Fifty feet water at low tide.

Located at the Foot of Hume Avenue. Dimensions of warehouse, 100x200 feet. Cold storage, 700 tons. Other storage, 2,000 tons. Car capacity 6. -200 lineal feet of berthage space. Forty-six feet water low tide.

Located West Bond Street. Dimensions of warehouse, 100x120 feet 200 tons cold storage; 1,000 tons other storage. Car capacity 5; -00 lineal feet of berthage. Forty-six feet water at low tide.

Astoria Flouring Mills Company, Mill No. 2 Located on Port of Astoria, Pier No. 1. Six-story concrete mill, 4,000 barrels daily capacity. Warehouse storage space, 20,000 tons. Lineal feet berthage space, 650. Thirty-seven feet water low tide. Car capacity 10. Machinery electrically driven.

Coal bunker with a bunker capacity of 3,000 tons and a maximum of 175 tons handling capacity per hour to ship's bunkers, which is handled over gravity discharge and apron conveyors to telescoping chutes direct to ship's bunkers. The machinery is electrically driven, and the building and contents are well protected against fire hazard.

Open storage space is also available adjacent to bunkers for 20,000 tons of coal, handling of which is accomplished by locomotive cranes, which are in continuous operation.

Loading Coal from Bunkers to Gondola Cars, weighed out 6 cars per hour Delivering to Ship's Bunker Hatch at end of Telescop¬ ing Chute . 175 tons per hour

Railroad tracks are so constructed on both sides of the bunkers and storage that unloading and loading of cars may be accomplished economically and without delay. Thirty-seven feet of water at low tide; 1,100 feet berthing space available. Car capacity 20.

Location Foot of Ninth Street. Open storage for 2,500 tons. Handling capacity to or from ships, 50 tons per hour. Fifty feet water at low tide. 1,000 feet of berthage space. Car capacity 10.

Berthing capacity, 900 feet. Forty feet water low tide; 120 000 000 feet of lumber cut in 1919. Payroll of $1,200,000 per annum. Car 'capacity 50 Served by the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway. Foreign, coastwise and

Berthing capacity of 700 lineal feet. Thirty feet of water at low tide. 90,000,000 feet of lumber cut in 1919. Payroll of $700,000 per annum. Car capacity 25. Served by Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway. Foi-eign, coast¬ wise and local traffic.

Berthing capacity 600 lineal feet; 30 feet of water at low tide; 55,000,000 feet of lumber cut in 1919. Payroll of $440,000 per annum. Car capacity 55. Served by Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway. Foreign, coastwise and local traffic.

Twenty million feet of lumber cut in 1919. Payroll of $175,000 per annum. Car capacity 20. Served by Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway. Foreign, coastwise and local traffic.

Berthing space, 300 feet. Thirty feet water low tide; 8,000,000 feet lum¬ ber cut in 1919. Payroll of $60,000 per annum. Car capacity 10. Served by Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway. Foreign, coastwise and local traffic

Eight million feet of lumber cut in 1919. Payroll of $60,000 per annum. Car capacity 10. Served by Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway. Foreign, coastwise and local traffic.

Located at Foot of Fifth Street. Lineal feet of berthage space, 500. Dimensions of warehouse, 40x110 feet. Fifty feet of water at low tide. Sixteen tanks with a total storage capacity in barrels, 100,000. Storage capacity of gasoline, 30,000 barrels. Fuel oil, 60,000 barrels. Other oils, 6.084 barrels. Pumping capacity from steamer, 4,000 barrels per hour. Into cars, 800 barrels per hour. Car capacity 10. Plant served by Spokane, Port¬ land & Seattle Railway.

Located on Elmore Dock. Lineal feet of berthage, 400. Dimensions of warehouse 25x70. Total storage capacity in barrels, 14,000. Storage capacity of gasoline, 2,340. Fuel oil, 10,344 barrels. Other oils, 1,316 barrels. Pumping capacity from steamer, 500 barrels per hour. Into cars, 300 barrels per hour. Car capacity of tracks, 4. Plant served by Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway. Fifty-one feet of water at low tide.

PORT OF ASTORIA owns and operates the 20 inch suction, steel dredge "Natoma" for the purpose of providing new channels to industries located inshore from the established pierhead lines, and for granting specific aid to those who contemplate industrial undertakings, within the port district.

In connection with this dredge, the tender "Natoma" is operated, and eouipped with a 110-horsepower 4-cyIinder gas engine. Its length is 64 feet 10 inches over all, beam 15 feet 8 inches, and draft 5 feet 3 inches aft, and carries a 6,000-pound hoist. This tender is used exclusively for port work in connection with the dredge.

Rates per month shall be computed from the first to the last day inclusive of any calendar month, or fraction thereof, and shall be billed on the first day of each month.

Free dockage will be accorded vessels berthing to receive fresh water if berth is vacated promptly upon receipt of water, otherwise full dockage rates shall apply.

Free dockage will be accoi-ded vessels while loading or discharging freight and when docking solely for bunkering coal, provided berth is vacated promptljn

Vessels will be required to move their position from place to place at Piers when requested to do so by the Port, when they find it is necessary.

The Port of Astoria will not be responsible for demurrage on ships, or cars, due to strikes, breakdowns, lack of laborers or any unusual conditions not reasonably within the control of the Port. Coal will'be received, handled or delivered with due diligence within hours of 8:00 A. M. and 5:00 P. M., except Sundays and holidays. Special arrangements are necessary for hand¬ ling coal between hours of 5:00 P. M. and 8:00 A. M., and on Sundays and holidays.

Handling charges named herein are based on current wages paid labor for straight time between 8:00 A. M. and 5:00 P. M., except Sundays and holidays. When it is required to work overtime to load or unload cars or vessels, the difference between straight time and overtime wages paid labor shall be charged to the owner or the vessel, if handled for their convenience

Port Of Astoria Owns And Operates

One 50-ton Locomotive Crane, 85 feet Boom One 35-ton Locomotive Crane, 70 feet Boom One 25-ton Locomotive Crane, 55 feet Boom One 15-ton Stiff Leg Derrick, 90 feet Boom

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All Equipment Steel except Cleaning Machines. Building Reinforced Concrete throughout. Complete Intercommunicating Telephone System. Cyclone Dust Collecting System, Auxiliary Fan. Car Pullers to Facilitate Unloading and Loading. Berthing Space, 600 feet.

Warehouse dimensions 92x1,363 feet. Capacity for sacked grain, 500,000 bushels. Unloading capacity, per day, 25 cars. Loading capacity, 25 cars per day. Berthing space, 1,725 feet. Thirty-seven feet of water at low tide.

Pacific Steamship Company - San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles. San Francisco and Portland S. S. Company. - San Francisco. Pacific-Caribbean-Gulf Line - Cuba, Gulf Ports of U. S. A. and Mexico. Pacific-Argentine-Brazil Line - East Coast of South America.

General S. S. Corporation - West Coast of Mexico and South America. Holland-America Line - London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Havre, Hamburg.

WHARFAGE - Wharfage charges are charges made on freight passing o\ er dock or wharf, or transferred between vessels or loaded from water over shipside while vessel occupies berth at wharf. It does not include any sorting, checking, billing or handling of merchandise.

DIRECT HANDLING - One-half of wharfage rates will be charged on freight transferred from one vessel or barge to another or from cars at shipside handled direct from or to car by ship's sling when not using the wharf's facilities in its transfer.

RESPONSIBILITY - Covered Storage - The Port of Astoria will not be responsible for any damage to goods by fire, frost, leakage, rats, mice, weevil 01 other insects, or discharge of water from sprinkler fire protection system.

OPEN STORAGE - In consideration of the low storage rate charged on goods stored in the open, the Port of Astoria will not be responsible for theft, decay, or the elements, etc., to such goods.

WEIGHT PERMITTED - No weight exceeding 650 pounds per square foot or its equivalent shall be allowed on any floor in transit shed or plat¬ form on Pier No. 1.

The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company and the Holland America Line have been running a direct fast regular freight service to and from the Port of Astoria and United Kingdom and Continental European poi'ts. I his service has been running since early 1921 and regular sailings have been about every three weeks. Every vessel on this run has loaded or discharged cargo at Astoria. Wheat, flour, lumber and salmon are the principal com¬ modities shipped at Astoria on vessels of the line. This line specializes in the carrying of refrigerated cargo, such as fruit, fi.sh, etc. All steamers and motorships are equipped with refrigerators and coolrooms for the transporta¬ tion of perishable cargoes at any temperature. Astoria ships a considerable quantity of frozen and mild cured salmon direct to Europe and this trade promi'^es to grow into a large and prosperous business.

The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company and Holland America Line Joint Serv'ice maintains an Astoria agency at the office of E. M. Cherry, Lloyd's Agetit, where cargo may be booked and shipments attended to with despatch. Bills o'f Lading are issued at Astoria.

Through Bills of Lading are issued to and from Scandinavian, Baltic, French, Portugese, Spanish, Mediterranean, Levant, and British Indian ports; also to Cape Town, Durban and other ports on the East and West Coast of Africa.

it has been announced by one of the Pacific Coast representatives of The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company that they expect to inaugurate a tiirect passenger service between Pacific Coast ports and the United Kingdom and Europe. Astoria will be a regular port of call for this service as well as the freight seiwice already maintained.

Other foreign lines are said to be preparing to establish agencies in Astoria. The Royal Mail was the foreign pioneer in recognizing the economic a 'vantages of the Port.

Expert testimony, before Interstate Commerce Commission, shows that it cost (1914) to haul a standard train from Spokane to Tacoma, $2,471, to Seattle, $2,430; to Astoria, $735.

Astoria has one of the largest lumber mills on the Pacific Coast - the Hammond Lumber Company with a daily cutting capacity of nearly 500,000 feet. There are ten other plants operating in the County which bring the total daily cutting to 1,100,000 feet. It is estimated that within Clatsop County are fifteen billion board feet of standing timber. The prin¬ cipal woods are yellow fir, hemlock and spruce. Due to Astoria's harbor facilities the city is the center and distributing point for the lumber from the sixty billion feet of timber which stands within tributary territory, according to Government estimate.

A review of the lumber situation indicates that the Port of Astoria is destined by virtue of its advantageous location to derive a greater direct benefit from the harvesting of the immense timber resources tributary to the Port of Astoria than possibly other locations in the Northwest. Not only is its situation at the mouth of Oregon's mighty waterway, tTie Columbia River, but the standing merchantable timber is directly tributary to the mills within the district of the Port of Astoria.

Oregon contains one-sixth of the standing timber in the United States and Clatsop County contains one-sixth of the standing timber in the State of Oregon, and, together w'ith its tributary counties, contains approximately 1 8,000,000,000 feet.

The logging camps in the lower Columbia River district, all of which are directly tributary to the Port of Astoria, have distributed during the past year over $3,500,000 for labor in logging and conveying the logs from the forests to tidewater, and formed into rafts, for towing to manufacturing plants.

Astoria has five strong and resourceful banks. Anybody coming here w'ith a view to establishing a legitimate and sound industry, or any essential project for the development of Clatsop County, would be able to obtain adequate assistance from any of the financial institutions here or in other parts of the county. He would not need to seek outside capital, provided he could show his standing as a business man, having some resources of his own. It is needless for one to come here with a "shoe-string" capital and expect the banks to take all the risks.

mouth of the Columbia. The .scenic beauty of the place is a source of neverending admiration and delight. The sunset, viewed from Astoria Heights - comnmnly called The Cock's Comb - is said by artists to be the most gorgeous combination of celestial and terrestrial panorama in the world.

World's greatest salmon fishing and canning center. Four thousand fi.shermen. Twenty canneries. First salmon was packed in 1866 bv Robert Hume.

Twenty miles from Seaside, playground of the Northwest. Famous hotels and golf links at the beaches. A splendid new modern hotel is now being built in Astoria.

Like Philadelphia, Astoria naively can claim to be a City of Brotherly Love. Fraternalism is strong, increasing the social enjoyment of both men and women and tending to make the people like one great family, divided into social groups, 'tis true, but united in mutual welfare work.

Somewhat strangely, Astoria's pioneer period of achievement was re¬ markable for the common combination of Four Brothers, of which there were a number of outstanding families. These included M. J. Kinney, who helped greatly in establishing the fishing industry, and his three brothers: Dr. Augustus C., Dr. Alfred and William S. There also were the Parkers, - H. B., C. L., W. W., and Frank; Charles W. Fulton (late United States Senator) and his brothers. Dr. A. L., Dr. J. A., and G. C.; D. K. Warren and his brothers. The Cherrys of Astoria also belong in the Four Brotherlist, always in season when it comes to business, and ripe for community teamwork. The four brothers are: Edward, George, Harry and Phil, all inter¬ ested in shipping and world affairs.

There are in Astoria 4,500 children drawing school money, of whom more than 3,000 are in the public and private schools. The public school work is done in eight plants comprising twenty-four buildings. These areseven elementary schools, including fifteen portable buildings and seven of permanent construction, and one high school housed in a classroom building of twenty-four rooms and auditorium, and an annex providing room for gym¬ nasium, showers, dressing rooms, household arts departments, manual train¬ ing work and cafeteria.

The administration department is located in the Shively Building, where there are suites of offices and reception and supply rooms for the Superintencient, his secretary, the Board of Education, the Health Department, the Truant Officer, the Art Supervisor and the Dental Clinic.

In addition, there are three private schools, one under the auspices of the Reman Catholic Church, one under the Adventist Church and one Commercial College.

2. A high school, providing college preparatory; English, scientific, manual arts, teacher training and commercial courses, the work being done by 24 teachers.

6. An "opportunity" or readjustment school, with one teacher. Manual training is given in the high school and three elementary school centers; household arts in two centers, one in the High School and one in the Central Elementary School. The "Opportunity School" where retarded and over-age children are sent for needed readjustment work, is located in the Shively Building.

A physician and nurse are employed to care for the health work, and our remarkable freedom from contagion and high average of attendance is indicative of the high efficiency of their work.

The Dental and Eye Clinics, in which examinations and some free treat¬ ment are given, are maintained by the local dentists' and oculists' associations in a fine spirit of civic service.

There are six standard 4-year high schools in the county - Astoria High School, Holy Names Academy, Astoria; Warrenton High School, Westport High School, Union High School No. 1; Seaside-Gearhart, and Union High School No. 2, Knappa-Svensen.

Thirty-four well organized Standard Boys' and Girls' Clubs are carried on in connection with the schools, with 373 members, comprising 10 sewing clubs, 7 cooking clubs, 5 poultry clubs, 4 canning clubs, 4 garden clubs, 2 calf clubs, 2 rabbit clubs, 1 pig club and 1 potato club.

The morale of the schools is excellent. The average daily attendance, according to the teachers' records for the whole year was over 90 per cent, which owing to the inclemency of the weather during the winter, was a good average. The compulsory education law is being strictly enforced, and there are very few complaints of truancy.

The school exhibit at the County Fair next September will be larger than ever, on account of the amount of club work being done by the boys and girls of the county, under the supervision of the County Agricultural Agent, Mr. E. W. McMindes.

The County Superintendent, Mr. Orville H. Byland, during the year visited every school in the county, traveling about 800 miles in rhe discharge of this duty.

No new schoolhouses were built during the year, but School District No. 1, Astoria, is enlarging its high school building; the Westport school is beginning the erection of an excellent gymnasium; the Young's River Meadows district will have the building remodeled and enlarged in time for school this fall. A new schoolhouse has been built at Ecola, and Seaside and Elsie are preparing plans for the erection of new school buildings for use next year.

The schools at Vesper, No. 19 and No. 34, were consolidated under the title of School District No. 19. This school is doing excellent work under the new conditions.

The city of WARRENTON, located on the Columbia River six miles below Astoria, has the largest undeveloped unit of water frontage within the Port of Astoria, stretching from Hammond at the mouth of the Col¬ umbia River to the Lewis and Clark drawbridge south of Young's Bay. An additional three miles of water frontage was made by dredging along the Skipanon River to the heart of the city where a turning-basin was dredged of sufficient area to permit the handling of all ocean-going steamers that enter this district.

Warrenton has bonded itself for more than a half million dollars (ex¬ clusive of the Port of Astoria and Clatsop County proportion of indebtedness) to aid the shipping and industrial development of that section. The city has purchased 100 acres of shipping and industrial sites, with a frontage of 1,000 feet on the Columbia River and 4,500 feet on the Skipanon River, available foi- leases or for sale. Arrangements have been made to provide all sites with water, electric power and light, streets, railroads and other necessary needs. The Hill and Harriman interests own large areas with water frontage and property that is available for railroad terminals. At the present time there are operating three large sawmills, one shingle mill, one large salmon can¬ nery, one combination salmon and clam cannery, two clam canneries; and a box factory is to be built within the next six months. The Columbia Clay Products Company, famous for its pottery, is increasing its plant to three kilns and is now far past the experimental stage. The concern is shipping yellow ware and art craft pottery to California, Montana and all parts of Oregon.

With a population of approximately 1,000 the assessed valuation of Warrenton is about $3,000,000. The school district owns nine acres of land. There is a combined grade and high school with a large auditorium and a separate modern gymnasium, all valued at $60,000. A $150,000 water plant supplies Ft. Stevens, Hammond, Warrenton and the Clatsop Beaches.

Seaside stands upon historic soil - the site of the Lewis and Clark camp¬ ing grounds. There are located the famous salt cairns where Lewis and Clark, the renowned explorers, made salt by boiling ocean water. Seaside is known throughout the country as an all-year resort. The constant breezes, mingling the salt tang of the ocean with the pure mountain air, and the unceasing roar of the breakers have lured thousands of tourists from all parts of the Nation. All modern conveniences have been provided.

Seaside is located on Clatsop Beach at the junction of the Necanicum and Wahanna rivers. The normal permanent population is about 1,800, but during the summer months the figures run as high as 50,000. It is laid out beauti¬ fully, with well-paved streets, and along the beach is a recently completed concrete promenade 8,000 feet long. The water supply is piped from the Lewis and Clark River, a mountain stream with water of the highest scientific test as to purity. There are two large school buildings, with an excellent corps of instructors. The industrial developments of the region at the mouth of the Columbia River will speed the growth of Seaside into one of the greatest resort cities in America.

VALUE of farm products in Clatsop County, about a million dollars a year chiefly dairying. Number of farmers, about 500. Opportunities foi thousands. ' Number of dairy cows, about 7,000; three breeds, Jersey, Ouernsey, Holstein, the Guernsey leading in popularity. There is a large number of high proilucers, doing official record work. Products consist chiefly of butter, handled by the Lower Columbia Co-Operative Creamery in Astoria, ai d the butter is of unrivaled excellence. The farmers aim to make Clatsop Cointy as famous for butter as Tillamook is for cheese. Success to date has come through the cream grading system, scoring either first or second in every butter contest in the West in the last nine months. Clatsop Countj dair'' farmers are receiving' 3 to 8 cents more for butterfat than any othei cream producers in the State of Oregon. This is due to the high quality of the pnvluct. At the present time all cubes are selling at 3 cents above the quoted price, and a large part of the product is selling as extras in the San Francisco market.

CIm=op farmers are developing a market for pure-bred and grade cows, shijiping them outside the county. This is due to the county's freedom from "TB" in cattle. There is very little of this disease, due to the persistent clean-ups, making this area the largest accredited tuberculin-free area in the United States.

Clatsop County is capable of supporting profitably 40,000 cows. The present value of dairy products is approximately $700,000, or an average of $100 per cow. In Tillamook County, adjoining, where there are about 12,000 cows, the total from dairy products is more than $7,000,000. Condi¬ tions in Clatsop County have been equally favorable, but development here has been gradual.

Twenty-three years ago A. S. Skyles came to Astoria from Yamhill County, Ore., and opened up the first creamery in the Lower Columbia district. About fifty farmers delivered cream twice a week and between 150 and 200 gallons were bought daily. During the busiest season as high as 500 pounds of butter were produced each day. Now there are about 500 farmers delivering cream to six creameries, - three in Astoria. The output of butter from Mr. Skyles' plant for the first year was close to 40,000 pounds. At the piesent time (July, 1922) the annual production is around 200,000 pounds. This butter, which ranks with the best in grade, is marketed in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and the smaller cities of the three States along the Pacific Coast.

The annual average production of butter fat for each cow has steadily increased in the last several years due to the better care taken of the stock and also to breeding up to purer grades. The Jersey breed predominates, then come the Guernsey and Holstein. This increase in production is already due to climatic conditions, which provide green feed the year around.

CLATSOP County already is famous for its cranberries, which are superior in quality and flavor to all others and command a hif?her price on the market. The climate is ideal for the cranberry, which is one of the most exacting plants as to conditions for cultivation. All the fundamental needs are here: peat bogs, acid soil, sand for the marshes, a plentiful water supply, good drainage, freedom from frost and mild climate.

The cranberry bogs are located for the most part along the S. P. & S. Railroad, the best known being the Cullaby Lake district. This extends about four miles from Glenwood south through Carnahan, Allendale and west to Clatsop. The first three acres were set out in 1912. Within three years the acreage was increased to 100. The first commercial pack was harvested in 1918, more than 3,000 barrels. In 1920 the yield was more than 20,000 bush¬ els, and the industry continues to inci-ease. It is estimated that 1,000 acres can be put under cultivation.

The best known ci'anberry section of the entire world is the Cape Cod region in Massachusetts, where the average yield per acre is thirty barrels. It is predicted, however, that the Pacific Coast, w'here the average yield per acre runs much higher, ultimately will gain that honor. About forty years ago Hector McFarlan left Cape Cod in search of a cranberry country V. here there would be little or no danger of losing a crop by frost and located at Coos Bay. He planted a five-acre tract and from this he made a good living. The original McFarlan marsh still is in good bearing condition. When it was decided to promote the cranberry industry here, D. M. Rezin, a noted Wisconsin grower, located here. He was put in charge of the McFarlan bogs. Later he came to Clatsop County and became associated with the pioneers in the industry here and was instrumental in the selection of the varieties to be planted and in the con.struction of improved bogs. Under his super¬ vision the industry increased rapidly.

C. N. Bennett, a civil engineer, also is given credit for being one of the chief promoters of the industry in this County. He selected a wild n.arsh on Cullaby Canal, about eleven miles from Astoria.

In 1911 H. M. Williams, an old Gape Cod cranberry grower, vi.sited this district and undertook the setting out of 400 acres of wild marsh land on the Ilwaco Peninsula, near Astoria, regarded as the greatest frost-free zone in the United States.

The possibilities of the country as a berry and vegetable growing district are as yet practically untouched. This can be made the garden spot of Oregon, for in no section can berries and vegetables be more easily grown.

The growers of Clatsop County are organized in the Oregon Cranberry Growers' Association, affiliated with the Pacific Coast Cranberry Exchange, of which William E. Schimpff is general manager, with headciuarters at

FOREWORD - Through the Who's Who galaxy the Publishers are able to present the personal views and opinions of representative men of Astoria and Clatsop County regarding the business, resources, industries and living conditions here.

ANDERSON, Arthur A., born at Portland, Ore., May 7, 1891; educated in the public schools and business college; married Emma R. Kelm at Astoria, July 28, 1917. Was in the fish business all his life and is at present managing owner of the Arthur Anderson Fish Co., with a world-wide market. Last year he packed 35,000 cases of salmon besides handling fresh, frozen and pickled fish. Astoria is the be.st city in the country from the standpoint of business and especially climate, which, Mr. An¬ derson believes, surpasses that of California. There is no poverty here. In his travels he has never found country-side scenery as superb as that of the Lower Columbia region. As a man who keeps in close touch with business progress Mr. Anderson .said: "We have the facilities here for diversified industries and when these begin coming in Astoria will expand into a regular marine metropolis." Mr. Anderson is identified with all movements to develop this region. He is an Elk.

ANDERSON, K. W., born at Astoria, Ore., March 19, 1886; educated in the public schools and Holmes Business College at Portland; married Hannah Logan at Astoria, June 5, 1911; one boy, John William. Affiliated with the Elks, Knights of Pythias and the Finnish Brother¬ hood. In the mercantile business for fifteen years and at present manager of the Finnish Mercantile Co., branch at 1303 Franklin Ave. At the age of five years his parents moved to Deep River, Washington. Five years ago he came to Astoria because he believed the future was good and his judgment so far has proved correct. As a place to make a home, Mr. Anderson said: "I have traveled some, but Astoria is the only place I care to live, and I like it better every year. I believe Astoria will develop into a marine city of proportions.

BARLOW, G. Clifford, of Warrenton, is one of the best known citizens in the Port of Astoria. In 1904, at the age of 21, he landed in Oregon and located with a cousin in Polk County. Shortly afterward he learned, as he said, "that Astoria was the greatest undeveloped port of the Pacific Coast. He moved to Astoria and located at Warrenton, then a small community just west of Astoria, and decided to 'grow up with the coun¬ try.' Starting by working in a sawmill, he later entered the mercantile business and still is so engaged. He has been pre.sident, vice-president, or secretary of nearly every organization that promoted community upbuilding around Warrenton; served as a director of the Columbia and Snake River Waterways Association; was for four years president of the Oregon Retail Merchants Association; two years director of the Oregon State Chamber of Commerce; was a director of the Port of Columbia Commercial Club, and has been connected with various county movements, such as the promotion of the Port, beaches, horticulture and good roads. Mr. Barlow is a member of the Masonic fraternity and is Secretary of Pacific Grange No. 413, Patrons of Husbandry. The dred¬ ging of the Skipanon Channel at Warrenton, at one time considered a "wild dream", was accomplished largely through ten years of Mr. Bar¬ low's persistent efforts. In May, 1922, Mr. Barlow's immense personal popularity, as well as the discerning judgment of the voters, were at¬ tested by his nomination by both the Republican and Democratic parties as Commissioner of the Port of Astoria. Mr. Barlow is in the prime of life and his friends all say he has a brilliant political and business future.

BARRETT, Jasper, J., born in Manry, Southampton County, Virginia. Four years' general collegiate course at Washington and Lee University, Lex¬ ington, Va., graduating from the Law School of that institution in June, 1910, with the degree of LL. B. (Notwithstanding Mr. Barrett's immense popularity in Astoria society, he has so far evaded successfully the darts of Dan Cupid). Engaged in the general practice of law in Oregon since June, 1910. He serv'ed with signal ability as District Attorney of Clatsop County from December 18, 1918, to January 3, 1921. He now holds the office of City Attorney for the City of Warrenton and has held that position for about five years. He is a member of all the Masonic bodies, including the York Rite, Scottish Rite and the Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He also is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias and auxiliaries of these lodges, and also is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and many other civic and fraternal organizations. On receiving his degree at Wash¬ ington-Lee, Mr. Barrett had every social and political advantage that comes to the young man "to the manor born" in the Old Dominion, but he felt and yielded to the lure of the West. Asked why he came here, he explained: "I was convinced that it held out greater promise of growth and development in the not distant future than any other city in the Northwest, and I had looked nearly all of them over, studied their conditions and natural resources tributary thereto, and resided for awdiile in several." Replying to the question, "What do you think of Astoria now?" he said: "It is a city that is ideally situated to become a center, not only of a large fishing and lumbering industry, but also the vast amount of dairy and poultry products, as well as the products from garden truck, berries and small fruits, to the growth of which the thous¬ ands of acres of virgin soil tributary to Astoria are so well adapted."

BATES, Fred Stephen, born in Barry County, Michigan. Educated in the public schools and Detroit Business University. Married to Susie A. Ansley, November 16, 1893, at Albion, Michigan. Children: Ansley G., Wilfred G., Frank S., and J. Harvey. Mr. Bates started his commercial career in the truck and storage business in Detroit and was afterward in the wholesale grocery business in Chicago, then with Swift and

Company in Cleveland, Ohio, in the general merchandise business in North Ridgeville, Ohio, nine years, and for the last eight years has been manager of the Brownsville Woolen Mills Store in Astoria. Mr. Bates never has sought political office but recently was elected a mem¬ ber of the Astoria Board of Education by an almost unanimous vote. He is a member of various civic and fraternal bodies, including the Elks, the Moose, Knights of Pythias and Woodmen of the World. He said he came to Astoria to enter the clothing business because conditions looked very favorable. As to what he* now thinks of Astoria, he said. "The best town ever! At dinner every evening I enjoy a magnificent view of the great Columbia River, seven miles wide. I see vast stretches of primeval forests of Washington anti Oregon. The Columbia feeds the world with the Royal Chinook Salmon. In time these shores will be dotted with country homes and will make the famous Hudson River look like Thirty Cents."

BRE.MN'ER, James, Mayor of Astoria, .second term, and as first citizen and chief executive holding the confidence and esteem of the people, was born in Listowel, Ontario, Canada, September 4, 1862. He was educated in the public schools and was married to Mary Jane McNeil in Listowel on February 16, 1887. Children, five, namely: Ruby, Robert, Ruth, Alex¬ ander and Etta, - the Great American Family with the olden-time aver¬ age. Mayor Eremner is interested in many community welfare activ¬ ities. He has been identified with the logging business all his life. He is head of the Bremner Logging Company, Inc., w'hich has been a promin¬ ent and prosperous concern since 1900. Public office w'as "thrust upon" the Mayor, because the people had faith in his honesty and ability, and this practice probably will continue, though he said, "After this term I will not hold another office, if I can avoid it, with the help of God," (but he may not be able to help it, and, as all know, God favors the leadership of strong and noble men). Mayor Bremner is a member of all Masonic bodies (32nd degree). Asked why he came to Astoria the Mayor said that, while a small boy, he had heard his father talk so much about this wonderful country, which he had visited, crossing the plains in early days, that he finally decided to come out here. He knew' the timber resources to be the greatest in the world and so, in 1883, he came. After nearly forty years of contentment and progress, he declares that Astoria is the finest place in the world; that it is bound to become one of the thirty world ports; that it is the logical place for a great maritime city. This development will come, he believes, in the next ten years.

BUCHANAN, John Andrew, born in Drakesville, Iowa, October 2, 1863. Grad¬ uated from the Oregon State Normal School at Monmouth in 1887. Married to Madge Bond at Roseburg, Ore., January 16, 1890. Child¬ ren: Mrs. G. G. Goodman, Bayard B., Maurine and Louise. He practiced law in Roseburg nineteen years until America entered the World War in 1917. He served brilliantly as a member of the State Legislature in the 1909 and 1911 sessions. His lodge and club affiliations include the Odd Fellows, Woodmen of he World, the Artisans, the Kiwanis Club (Secre- tary) and Chairman of the Americanization Committee of the American Legion. He was among the first to volunteer his sei'vices when the war drums sounded and served two years in the Army with the rank of Captain, in and near Astoria. It was then that he saw Astoria's possi¬ bilities for future development and decided to locate here. Captain Buchanan's opinion of Astoria is embodied in his beautiful poem, in the first part of this book. In addition, he said: "It is the best town, in the best state, in the best country in the world." Captain Buchanan is now practicing law, with offices in the Odd Fellows Building - the Mecca of a great number of clients and of a greater number of friends and exservice men seeking his wise counsel and encouragement. He is recog¬ nized as one of the leading men in Oregon, and by many competent critics is regarded as a rare literary genius. He is the author of an unpublished volume of war poems which (declare the few literary friends who have been privileged to read them) some day will make him rich and famous. In the civic life of Astoria Captain Buchanan is striving constantly to help others, and his varied social welfare activ¬ ities include service as volunteer teacher of the aliens in the citizenship schools. Of him it might be said: "You hear that man laugh, you may think he's all fun, but the angels laugh, too, at the good he has done."

BUTTERFIELD, Joseph Howard, national war hero, survivor of the destruc¬ tion of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor, w'ounded in the battle of Manila Bay (with Dewey's fleet), one of Oregon's most distinguished citizens, was bom at Caswell, Maine, November 15, 1879, of an ancestry tracing directly back to one of the leading Pilgrim Fathers and to for¬ bears useful and eminent in Old England. Mr. Butterfield was educated in the public schools and married Nina A. Jenkins at Belgrade, Maine, February 23, 1905. They have one child, Joseph Howard Butterfield, Jr., to maintain the Astoria dynasty, which has a family seat at Brownsmead, a famous suburban farming community near Astoria. Mr. Butter¬ field is in the fruit and produce business and has served his home com¬ munity as school director for nine years. Despite his honorable disabling wounds, which included the loss of a leg, Dir. Butterfield is one of Astoria's most active live-wires, especially prominent in his faiming operations at Brownsmead, giving scientific leadership by the power of example. He is Commander of Edward Young Camp No. 18, United Spanish War Veterans, and his lodges include the Elks, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Sons of Veterans, the Army and Navy Union, and the Brownsmead Farmers' Club. He is one of the leaders in the annual Clatsop County Fair and his farm exhibits usually win highest honors. Asked for an opinion of Astoria's future, Mr. Butterfield said: "More payrolls are coming, because we have the natural resources and the strategic position. Astoria ultimately will become the largest city on the Pacific Coast."

CLANAHAN, John Earl, born at Tacoma, Wa.sh., June 27, 1891; educated in the public schools and graduated from the North Pacific Dental College at Portland, Ore.; married Gladys L. Miller at Gre.sham, Ore., June 2, 1917. He has practiced dentistry at Seaside for five years and maintains offices in the Gilbert Block. His lodge affiliations are; Masonic, Eastern Star and Odd Fellows. Mr. Clanahan located at Seaside because he be¬ lieved in its future prosperity and in this he has not been disappointed for the city has almost doubled in size in the la.st five years. A greater inducement still was the excellent climate which is such that doctors in all points of the Northwest recommend Seaside as a place to regain health and vitality.

DEVER, Lein Anderson, born on a plantation near "Historic Pulaski" (Tennessee), December 21, 1874; educated in private and public schools and college, graduated in law and admitted to practice, but chose journalism as a lifework. Learned telegraphy in his youth as a means of "seeing the world," working as expert "knight of the key" in all branches, including railroad and commercial, race-track and brokerage, well-known years ago on fast press circuits throughout the country when speed tournaments were of daily occurrence; worked in editorial capacity on scores of the leading newspapers throughout the country in the last twenty years; on special telegraph seiwice in Florida during the Spanish war; in army remount seiwice of British Government, taking cavalry horses to South Africa from the Poi't of New Orleans during the Anglo- Boer war; publicity chief Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commer¬ cial Club, resigning position and giving up good income from magazine writing to enter American war service in 1918; selected by the Govern¬ ment fi'om a great list of eager eligibles for special work with the American Committee on Public Information, in Russia, Siberian Division, headquarters Vladivostok; traveled extensively in the Far East, the OrierC islamis of the Pacific, Canada, Alaska and Mexico; now a per¬ manent resident of Astoria, which, he says, is "the best exit and en¬ trance for world trade in Western America." Mr. Dever inherited a preference for the Democratic party, but admits that he usually votes the Republican ticket, "picking the best men." He was one of the publicity chiefs for the Bull Moose Progressives, representing the Earl newspapers of Los Angeles, California, at Chicago in 1912, and was a personal friend of the late Colonel Roosevelt. He married Margaret Weimer Kinze at Galveston, Texas, March 4, 1902. Children two: John Wiemer-Dever and Anne Eula Dever. Mr. Dever's Scotch-Irish forbears were prominent in war and politics in the Southern States since early colonial days. Summing up Astoria's advantages, he said: "If we had a publicity bureau here, telling the world convincingly, about Astoria, our population would reach the million mark within twenty years." (He's right) - A. S. G.

DOWNING, Edson W., of the Bake-Rite Electric Bakeries, formerly cashier of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York at Salt Lake City, Utah, is one of Astoria's live-wires, prominent in the community drive for development and prosperity. In looking for an ideal location for business in the Pacific Northwest he selected Astoria as the best place, be leying in its future growth as one of the leading ports." His lodge affiliations include the Masons and he is a member of the Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.

EAKIN, Walter Thomas, manager of the Clatsop Abstract Company - a firm of increasing usefulness and honor - came here from Kane County, Illi¬ nois, "for business, climate and scenery," and nothing could induce him to live elsewhere. He was graduated from the University of Ohio in 1884 and married Elma E. Lockwood at Eugene, Ore., on June 17, 1887. Children: Mrs. F. C. Fulton (Barbara W. Eakin), iMrs. G. T. McLean (Mary S. Eakin), and G. Eleanor Eakin. Mr. Eakin is one of the most activ'e members of the Kiwanis Club and is eminently useful in all civic progress. "Astoria?" he said, "It is the town to tie to."

EARL, Virgil D., one of Oregon's foremost educators in the public school service, was born in Linn County, Ore., April 26, 1880; educated in the Dayton and The Dalles high schools and graduated from the University of Oregon with A. B. degree in 1906; married Florence B. Messer at Reading, Mass., July 28, 1917; one child, Mary Elizabeth. Instructor at Lewiston, Idaho, high school, 1906 to 1907; superintendent of schools at Jefferson, Ore., 1907 to 1908; head of the department of mathematics of Washington High School at Portland, Ore., 1908-1919. Believing in the splendid opportunities here Mr. Earl came to Astoria in 1919 and became principal of the Astoria High School. His success has been progi'essive and he is recognized as an instructor of rare ability. Affiliated with the A. F. and A. M., Washington Lodge No. 46, Portland. In answer to a query, Mr. Earl replied: "I believe that Astoria has the greatest future of any city in the West."

FRYE, John, born and reared in Kansas, came to Astoria thirty years ago and for many years has been prominent among the civic leaders and community builders. He is a highly esteemed County Commissioner and is regarded as an authority on facts concerning the past, present and future of the place. In reply to a query, Mr. Frye said: "The three big¬ gest resources here, assuring the progressive development of an ideal American community, are timber, fish and the beach resorts. These are permanent and incomparable advantages, yet to be utilized to the max¬ imum in the building of a metropolitan marine city, backed by unsur¬ passed agricultural resources." Mr. Frye always has been active in community building work and is reliable in every respect. He maintains a prosperous ranch and also a city home. He sees the bright side of things and points out here the "acres of diamonds" in the form of orig¬ inal but neglected opportunities. "Perhaps our gaze is too elevated," he remarked, "and many of us here at home fail to see, as we should, the tremendous potentiality of our local resources; otherwise hundreds of our town citizens would acquire a country home and also give solid support to the farmers in solving their problems; their prosperity is antecedent to the city's growth and fame. We now have about 500 farm¬ ers in Clatsop County, when they should number thousands. We must tell the homeseekers about this wonderful place, its cool and delightful summers, perhaps the finest in the world, and the mild winters, the matchless health and contentment of the people. They will come by thousands when they learn authoritatively of the facts concerning Asto¬ ria and Clatsop County."

GAl'L, Theodore L., born at Ionia, ^Michigan, and now in the prime of life; educated in the public schools and the great university of experience; married Helen F. Edwards at Vancouver, Wash., November 5, 1914; one child, Theodore ("Teddy") M. Gaul. Mr. Gaul is known widely as a successful real estate and insurance man. He never has sought poli¬ tical office, but is active in all civic improvement work and fraternal promotion. Besides membership in various civic clubs, he is a member of the Elks and the Masons. "I came to Astoria because I believed, and am still of the opinion, that the second large.st city in Oregon will be built here in this generation." Concerning ways and means of increasing prosperity, IMr. Gaul said: "The toiunst business easily can be made to put more money into circulation here and in this section than any industry we have."

GOWDY, Frank N., another son of old Illinois, whose future does not lie in the past, said: "I came to Astoria to take up war work with the Port of Astoria, and, seeing the great possibilities and opportunities, decided to make my home here, with the idea of engaging in motion picture work. Astoria at the present time has the greatest opportunity of be¬ coming one of the largest cities on the Pacific Slope, due to its incom¬ parable natural advantages and geographical location." Mr. Gowdy was born at Monmouth, Illinois, January 6, 1882, and was educated in the public and high schools and college. He also took a course in medicine. He married Lala Stone, August 19, 1915, at Los Angeles, Cal. From August 18, 1918, to 1922, Mr. Gowdy gave signal service as Assistant Superintendent of the Port of Astoria. He has now engaged in his chosen business, as manager of the new Real Arts Theater, Astoria. He has won a host of friends and the success of his enterprise is assured.

GRAY, Edward Everett, born near St. Joseph, Mo., August 28, 1874. Educated in the public .schools and the University of Wisconsin; graduated from the College of Law of that institution. Married to Miss Edna Ida Hahn at Pasadena, California, May 10, 1919. They have one son, Robert Stuart. Mr. Gray started his career as a newspaper man and easily won recognition as a writer and editor of unusual ability. He has practiced law in Astoria since 1909. Yielding to public demand from a high sense of civic duty he served one term as Mayor of Astoria, beginning 1913. He is now a member of the Board of Education and the Park Commis¬ sion. His lodge affiliations include the Masons and the Elks. He said, in reply to a query: "I came to Astoria for my health, and recovered it here." Mr. Gray is a distinguished lawyer, widely known both as bar¬ rister and advocate. He is one of the leading men of Oregon in county and state affairs and always is active in public betterment work. He is a recognized expert in the problems pertaining to the commission form of government and his advice is often sought by cities contemplating a change to that system of municipal management. Mr. Gray's large law practice is characterized by his success as a peacemaker between litig¬ ants, often healing disrupted friendships and restoring "neighborhood" harmony. It was due largely to his far-reaching advisory efforts that the rival Chinese tongs on the Pacific .Coast recently launched a con- structive effort to end their sanguinary feuds. Mr. Gray is loved by hosts of friends, who prefer to bestow "bouquets" while the recipient is living, and is esteemed by all the people in this section.

HAGMEIER, O. C., born at Pittsburgh, Pa., December 1, 1878; educated in the public schools. Normal School, and the Medical College of Physi¬ cians & Surgeons of Baltimore, Md.; married at Pittsburgh, Pa., Jan¬ uary 31, 1907; children: John, Ruth and Martha. His lodges include Masonic, Knight Templar, Shriner, and Knight of Pythias. Dr. Hagmcier made a visit to the Northwest in 1911, and as with so many others, the country appealed to him so strongly that he decided to live here, finally making his home at Seaside in 1917. Dr. Hagmeier at once made a host of friends and became strongly identified with all move¬ ments to put Seasiile on the map, with the result that today automobiles "bearing license plates of all .states in the Union go across the bridge over the Necanicum River on Broadway and travel the Turn-Around at the end of the Lewis & Clark Trail. Dr. Hagmeier practices medicine and surgery, maintaining offices in the Gilbert Block. Speaking of Sea¬ side he said: "From the standpoint of its people, bu.siness and climate, I know' of no other place in the United States that can touch it."

H.4LL-LEWIS, Paul M., noted architect and engineer, was born at Newburgh, Orange County, New York, October 4, 1871. He was educated in the New York public schools, and the Institute of Technology in civil and hydrau¬ lic engineering; post graduate w'ork in structural engineering, cost analysis and business management. He was married to Ina Lucile Mc- Craw, at Portland, Oregon, April 19, 1908. Children: Mildred Vira, Ruth Esther, Frances Ina and Stanley McCraw. Mr. Lewis's professional and business connections have included: Architectual construction in New York, 1896-98; at San Francisco, 1898-1901; Portland, 1901-1903; Deputy City Engineer, Portland, 1903; Field Engineer, Portland Railway, 1904; City Engineer, Hood River, Oregon, 1906-1908; City Engineer, Coquille, Oregon, 1912; County Highway Engineer, 1912-1915; Assistant State Highway Engineer, 1917-1919; practice of architecture in Oregon, 1919 to the present time. Mr. Lew'is's professional activities are now extensive and varied. He never has sought political office, but served as Dis¬ trict Judge in New Jersey in 1895; as bridge engineer in the New Jersey highway office in 1896; as Chairman of the Coos Bay Republican Central Committee, 1909-1915; as Deputy County Surveyor of Wa.sco County, Oregon, 1919. His lodge affiliations include K. 0. T. M., M. W. A., and the B. P. O. E. Mr. Lewis said, replying to a query, that he came to Oregon "to make my home and engage in architectural practice and modern building management, and I knew Astoria to be a city of sub¬ stantial and certain opportunity." Mr. Lewis is licensed to practice ar¬ chitecture and civil and hydraulic engineering in Oregon. He is special¬ izing in economical permanent construction.

HARDESTY, IM. F. born at Hobart, Indiana, April 6, 1869; educated in the public schools; married Nettie B. Harriman at Seresport, Mo., February 25, 1892; children: Fred A., Adolphus G., and Mary J. For 25 years Mr.

Hardesty carried on an electrical business in Astoria. During his early life he punched cattle in the Southwest for eight years. Affiliated with the Elks, Knights of Pythias and Moose. Mr. Hardesty is one of the greatest boosters of Seaside, not merely by mouth, but largely by con¬ structive work. He said: "This is the greatest country ever laid out doors. This country is only in its infancy. Shipping facilities are just beginning to be recognized throughout the world. The Lower Columbia River will ultimately develop into one continuous port. Due to the efforts of its citizens Seaside, as a resort, ranks with the best in the country. Automobiles come here from every part of the Nation." Mr. Hardesty has been recently appointed Special Agent of the S. P. & S.

HAl'KE, Adolph, a business leader in the substantial firm of E. Hauke and Company for the last fifteen years, was born in Norway, September 16, 1881. He was educated in the public schools and received business train¬ ing. He married Anna Lowken in Noway on October 2, 1883, and they have one child, Oscar Hauke. Mr. Hauke is a member of the Astoria Water Commission, which is keeping pace with the development of the city. "I came to Astoria because I was convinced it was the best place on earth," he said, "and I know it is the best town in the United States."

HAl KE, Erick B., proprietor of the Franklin Hardware Company, was born in Norway, September 7, 1887, and received high school and business college training. He married Magna Carlsen at Astoria, October 10, 1912, He is a member of the Astoria Sanitary and Reclamation Committee and is active in all forward-looking work. "I came to Astoria to make my home because I found it offered better opportunities for health and contentment than any other place. Astoria is, indeed, a mighty fine town and has a wonderful future. I have seen its rapid growth in the last few years, and I know it is going to develop into the best port on the Pacific Slope." Mr. Hauke has been here seventeen years.

HAWKINS, Ernest Pearl, the executiv'e chief of a large and powerful group of public-spirited citizens who are striving in every way for community progress toward Greater Astoria and ideal Americanism, declares that superior natural advantages will compel the development of Astoria into a metropolitan . maritime city. Mr. Hawkins is striving to unite all the Americans within the reach of his influence for the purpose of concen¬ trating their positive forces in teamwork for the common good. He has two favorite mottoes - one by "Old Hickory" Jackson: "The Constitution, - It must be and shall be preserved!" and the other by Commodore Decatur: "My Country, - May she always be right, - but, right or wrong MY COUNTRY!" Being a leader of positive character and dynamicenergy, Mr. Hawkins has been a factor of increasing importance through¬ out his eight years of residence here, down to date. He is said to have more ardent knockers, both for and against him," than any other public figure in the Lower Columbia region. He is Chairman of the Clatsop County Republican Committee; Secretary of the Astoria Ad Club; Secre¬ tary of the Astoria Shrine Club; Secretary of the Inter-Club Council* an honored member of the Masonic organizations, the 1. 0. 0. F., the

Knights of Pythias, Woodmen of the World, Modern Woodmen, and other fraternal and civic bodies. In business he is General Passenger Agent of the Western Steamship Passenger Office and head of the Hawkins Travel Bureau. He is an authority on world travel arrange¬ ments, and guarantees satisfactory seiwices to travelers going to and coming from all parts of the world. Mr. Hawkins was born at Pennsboro. West Virginia, March 11, 1888, of parents who were direct descendants of pioneer Americans. He was educated in the public schools and at the Mountain State College at Parkersburg, W. Va. He married Orra A. Maddox at Astoria, Ore., July 18, 1915. He was connected with the Seattle, Portland and Spokane Railway in an executive capacity for about six years, resigning to engage in business for himself. Mr. Haw¬ kins has no children, but has "troubles" galore, mostly those of other persons among his hosts of friends. His offices are crowded continually with co-operating boosters ' and with callers seeking practical counsel and aid. His business motto is, "Service to others," usefulness being the real measui-e of worth.

HELLBERG, Gustav, A., born in Sweden, June 2.3, 1885; educated in the public schools and graduated from the School of Pharmacy, University of Valparaiso, Indiana; married Amanada Aspegren at Calumet, Mich., in 1910. Proprietor of the Hellberg Drug Company, 50 Columbia St., one of the leading firms in this city and section. Mr. Hellberg is a Commissioner on the Reclamation Board and never has sought political office. He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and is active in all constructive community work. He said he came to Astoria because he liked the climate which is mild and healthful the year round, and that "Astoria is the best town in America."

HOEFLER, Henry R., candy manufacturer; born in Syracuse, N. Y., in 1864; educated in the public schools and afterward received thorough business training; owner of the large factory which produces the world-famous Centennial Chocolates. Mr. Hoefler has been eminently successful and, in reply to a query, stated that his twenty-five years' residence here is concrete proof of his faith in Astoria. He is known to everyone in this section as a public-spirited and progressive citizen, conservative and reli¬ able in his judgment of business and public affairs, and always helpful in community work.

HUMPHREYS. Charles, manager of the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company, which is giving superb servdce and expanding its facilities in proof of confidence in Astoria's brilliant future, is a native Oregonian, with an ancestry traceable because of usefulness and honor through American and English history for many generations. He was born of pioneer parents at Oregon City, Oregon, June 15, 1874. He received a thorough public school and business education; married Nina Pearl Ostrander, at Cottage Grove, Oregon, August 10, 1905. They have one child, Joel Rich¬ ard Humphreys. Mr. Humphreys has been with the Postal Telegraph- Cable Company for twenty-four years, seiwing as manager of the Asto¬ ria office for the last nineteen years. During all this time he has been local representative of the ^lerchants Exchange of Portland, keeping in close touch with the business affairs of both cities. He never has held political office, but always has been active in progressive work. He is an eminent fraternity man, his affiliations including: IMultnomah lodge A.

and A. M., 0. C.; Clackamas Chapter No. 2, R. A. M., O. C.; St. Aldemar Commandery No. 11, Astoria; At Kader, A. A. 0. Nobles of S. Mr. Humphreys is also an active member of the Astoria Chamber of Commerce and his co-operation is sought in all community-building affairs. "I believe Astoria has a wonderful future," he said, when asked for an opinion, "and that it is a coming metropolis and world port."

HER I). E. N., born at New Liston, Wiconsin, September 8, 1876; educated in the public .'jchools; married. Children: Elliott, Carroll and Douglas. Affi¬ liated with the Masons (;i2nd Degree), Knights of Pythias, Elks, Eastern Star and Modern Woodmen of the World. Mr. Hurd has been in the printing business for 25 years. Thirteen years ago he started out looking for a more favorable place and finally located at Seaside where he is at the present time owner of the Seaside Publishing Company. He became prominent in civic affairs and served as Mayor for two terms, as City Councilman for two terms, and is at present serving his second term as a member of the State Legislature. Mr. Hurd has passed the best part of his life boosting that region and he said: "I believe that the Lower Col¬ umbia River country is the ideal spot for home sites and has the best locations for summer and winter resorts."

K.CLLl'NKI, Walter, born at Astoria, Oregon, December 1, 1880; educated in the public .schools; married Rosa Eugenie Peterson at A.storia, April 2, 1909; children: Walter Eugene, Rosa Elenore and Mary Josephine. Affi¬ liated with the Elks, Knights of Pythias, Woodmen of the World and the Finnish Brotherhood. Fourteen years ago he bought a small store at 221 Bond Street and has built it up into a large department store. He is ahso a director of the Finnish Mercantile Company. "There is no other place where I would care to make my home," said Mr. Kallunki, "and I know that Astoria is coming into its own and will grow into a mighty port."

KANKKONEJs, Frithiof, regarded as one of Astoria's richest citizens by reason of the fact that he is the father of nine children, these being considered here the greatest of all wealth, came to Astoria because many of his friends and relatives resided here and because he saw the matchless opportunities. "Anyone would recognize Astoria as the log¬ ical place for a great world port," he said. "The natural resources are incomparable, and the maritime metropolis should have been de¬ veloped here long years ago. This is the finest of all places in which to live and enjoy life to the uttermost." Mr. Kankkonen was born in Finland, December 20,1879. He was educated in the public and indus¬ trial schools and specialized in the building trade. He married Hilma Silander at Astoria, Ostober 16, 1922. Their children are: Aili

Kankkonen is manager of the Union Fishermen's Co-operative Pack¬ ing Company - one of the great concerns of its kind in this section - and he is also manager of the Wilson Shipbuilding Company. In fra¬ ternal and social affiliations Mr. Kankkonen and his family are factors of great importance to the community. He is always prompt in help¬ ing every good cause and is especially active in Americanization work.

KARLSON, Charles R., born in Astoria, November Hi, 1897: educated in the public schools and given the advantage of a thorough business educa¬ tion. Married Muriel Cullen at Portland, Ore., January 28, 1919. One child, Carth Wayne Karlson, born April 2.5, 1920. Mr. Karlson is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Modei'n Woodmen of America, the United Finnish Kaleva Brothers and Sisters (U. F. K. B. S.) Asked what he thought of Astoria, he replied, "It is the New \ ork of the Pacific, and the most healthful spot on God's green earth." This opinion may be weighed in comparison with the fact that Mr. Karlson is a funeral director and that his opinion concerning the health¬ fulness of Astoria is supported by official statistics, which show the mortality rate here to be the lowest, for the permanent population, in America, and that this is a paradise for children.

KNUTSEN, Martin David, prominently identified with Astorian affairs through his public-spirited activities for community development and his con¬ nection with the Oregon Fire Relief Association, declared that "Astoria is the coming city of the Pacific Coast." He was born at Portland, Ore., March 10, 1880, and explains that his parents insisted upon his coming here where he was about one year old, for which he has been ever thankful. He was graduated from the Astoria high school, and married Helen G. Ford, at A.storia, November 17, 1903. Children; Ford Knutsen and Eugene Knutsen. Mr. Knutsen's lodge connections include the Ma¬ sons, the Knights of Pythias and the Kiwanis Club.

LARSON, Clarence, one of Astoria's live-wire young business men, who was born here on June 26, 1886, and was educated in the public schools and business college, declares "Astoria is the finest town in the United States," adding: "I've tried location in other cities, but always came back. 'There's no place like home'." He said one would have to be blind, tleaf and imbecile to ignore or fail to appreciate Astoria's pre-iminence as a tourist center, with scenic attractions and climate incomparable, and its unmatched port and natural resources. Mr. Larson married Lena E. Onkka of Astoria and they have one child, Doris Larson. In business he is associated with Carl E. Matta as proprietor of the Twenty-Ninth Street Garage, a mecca of motorists who want quick and first-class service. Mr. Larson is a member of the Knights of Pythias and other fraternal and civic organizations.

L.ARSON, J. Fred; born in Christiania, Norway, July 2, 1876; married Mally Boehm at Chicag-o in 1899. President of the Astoria Chamber of Com¬ merce; Vice-President and Manager of the Pacific Overseas Corporation; Vice-President of the Astoria Shipping Company. Member of the Bene¬ volent and Protective Order of Elks; Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons (82nd degree), anti the Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Mr. Lar¬ son's reputation in the shipping business is world-wide. He has close business connections in the importing and exporting business in practi¬ cally every country on the gdobe and his name is a synonym for squaredealing and efficiency. Among marine factors and woi'ld traders his counsel is sought in the handling of intricate problems, and he is a recognized leader on the Pacific Coast in all of the foundation work which now is being done to assure and promote the development of American overseas commerce. Mr. Larson is known as a genuine "livewire", never negative on any community-welfare proposition, but always helpful and active in the promotion of prosperity for his country, his state and city, his friends and neighbors. He is a tower of strength in the constructive program of Astoria and has a brilliant future.

LONBERG, Sven, born at Merikaivia, Finland, October 81, 1881; educated in the public schools and holds a license as Deck Officer from the Nautical School at Astoria; married Mrs. Katherina Makinen at Astoria, July 15, 1921; children: Olie Lonberg, Alfred Makinen, Henry Lonberg and Albert Makinen. Affiliated with the Elks and Finnish Brotherhood. For the last ten years he has been in the grocery business and also owns the Triangle Cafe at 222 Taylor Street. Mr. Lonberg served tw'o terms as City Coun¬ cilman, is Chairman of the City Health and Police Department, Vice President of the Western Development League and Secretary of the the Pacific Coast, recognized everywhere for what it is today - one of Fraternal Hospital Association. Mr. Lonberg has been here since 1899. As a boy in Michigan he had heard so much about the great fishing in¬ dustry in Astoria that he came here and remained in the business seven years and he saw his expectations fulfilled. However, in 1905 he went to Finland and engaged in the lumber business. He held out for four years against unfavorable conditions and finally came back to Astoria. "They always come back," said Mr. Lonberg, with a twinkle in his eyes. "It is my honest belief," he added, "that Astoria will in a few years become an important world port, and this is my opinion as a sea-faring man. Its future as a maritime city is certain."

LOVE, C. M., proprietor of Astoria's exclusive kodak and fountain-pen store, favorably known to all the home-folk and to hosts of tourists as The Film Shop, where expert developing, printing and framing is done, traveled over the Pacific Northwest in search of the ideal place for business, health and contentment. "I found it in Astoria," he said. "Astoria is full of opportunities of all kinds, and no place can compare with it in sum¬ mer climate and mild winters, or with its potential wealth and certainty of metropolitan growth. Basing calculations upon comparative resources and advantages, I will predict that Astoria, well within twenty years, will be a lai'ger city than Portland, perhaps the largest maritime city on the thirty great world ports. 1 confidently believe there's an abundance of petroleum in the present suburbs of Astoria and that it will be developed, giving cheap power and fuel for es.sential industries. Here are found the greatest fisheries and timber resources in the world, and a harbor that is incomparable. Nature lavished her wealth upon Astoria and Clatsop County, Oregon. In a little while now the capitali.sts and homeseekers of America are going to find it out." .Mr. Love was born at Cambridge, Nebraska, May 2?i, 1894. He was educated in the public schools, graduating from high school, and from the Oregon Agricultural College. He married Olive Tyler at Colfax, Washington, November 24, 191.5, and they have one child, June Louise Love. Mr. Love is among Astoria's prominent young leaders, upon whom fortune smiles in every undertaking. Besides his membership in the Chamber of Commerce and other civic organizations, he is affiliated with various fraternal societies, including the Knights of Pythias and Woodmen of the World.

Ll'THE, Victor G., born at Winona, Minne.sota, February 12, 1886; educated in the public schools; married Nellie Kimball at Astoria, Oregon, August 17, 1907; children; Wenzel G., and Marlyn May. Affiliated with the Knights of Pythias and Woodmen of the World. Mr. Luthe investigated many cities before deciding to locate in the bakery business here ami he believes that Astoria is directly in the path of progress and will develop into a city of large proportions. As a business man Mr. Luthe has given his aid to all projects to further and hasten the growth of the finest city in the Lower Columbia River region.

LIIL'KINEN, John H., born at Uleoborg, Finland, Augu.st 16, 1875; educated in the public schools; married Bertha Sophia at Astoria, June 17, 1905; children: Kenneth and John. Affiliated with the Elks and the Finnish Bi'otherhood. Thirty years ago Mr. Luukinen's father came here on a visit and he liked this section of the country so well that he sent for his family and established his home here. Mr. Luukinen spent his early years on his father's farm, giving part of his time to fishing. He spent two years mining in Alaska. In 1905 he formetl the partnership firm of Luukinen & Harrison and this has been built up into one of the largest department stores in Astoria. He is Presiilent of the Clatsop County Savings and Loan Association and a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Commerce. In speaking of Astoria's future, Mr. Luukinen said: "The outlook for business never has been better, and Astoria is so located that it cannot help but become an important world port. The city will grow as fast as the shipping increases. Taken the year around the climate here is unsurpassed. I have raised a family here and my children have always been healthy, hardly ever sick."

McCALLUM, William Douglas, who came here during the ship-building boom in 1919, when asked for his opinion of the Port of Astoria, said: "The natural resources in lumber, dairying and berry culture are the very best; and the shipping chances to every part of the world are equal to any, and far ahead of most places." Considering social conditions, which affect America and the world alike, perhaps, ^Ir. iMcCallum added. Heie in this beautiful and joyous place, however, as in less favoi'ed cities, we have too many clubs and evening: allurements, which are destroyingfamily life." Mr. .McCallum's high ideals, well known to his friends and neighbors, form the basis of community effort for improvement in every direction, that basis being the American Family in a City of Friends, as portrayed by Walt Whitman, each family being prosperous and content¬ ed. IMr. IMcCallum was born at Cheverie, Haute County, Nova Scotia, and received a high school and business education. He married Myrtle Douglas and their union was blessed with the following children: Alex¬ andra Moreau, Blanch McKenzie, Hugh McKenzie and Charles Paul Mc- Callum. Mr. McCallum's activities have included railway business, town building. Government service, real estate and general brokerage. He is doing well in Astoria and, like all newcomers, is pleased with the multi¬ plicity of varied opportunities and with the surpassing scenic beauty and natural advantages of Astoria.

-McK.W, Thomas A., born at Tacoma, Washington, January 4, 1879; educated in public schools and business college; married Elizabeth Plummer at Port Townsend, Wash., September 8, 1914; they have one boy, Thomas. Affiliated with Knights of Pythias, Master of Seaside Masonic Lodge, Modern Woodmen, Yeomen, and Royal Neighbors. Mr. McKay has been in the plumbing business for twenty years, four yeai's in Seattle and sixteen years at Seaside. Mr. McKay came down to Seaside on a vaca¬ tion intending to stay three weeks, but the lure of the climate and future business outlook were so good that he has been there ever since. His love for the place increases with the years, and he believes that Seaside will develop into an all-year resort that will rank with the best in the country. Mr. McKay has served as Councilman four terms, and he is also President of the Oregon State Plumbers' Association.

McMINDES, Elvin Winfield; born in Milwaukee, Wis., November 9, 1894, /on of Elvin J. and Minnie P. McMindes, who now reside in Milw-aukee. Graduate of the Oregon Agricultural College at Corvallis, Oregon, 1917; married Laura Jackson at Lorane, Oregon; children, Margaret Rae, Doris Louise and Ellen. Became Agricultural Agent of Clatsop County, head¬ quarters at the Court-House in Astoria, February 15, 1921. Previously engaged in the Oregon Agricultural College's extension service through¬ out the State. Member of the Astoria Rotary Club, the Astoria Chamber of Commerce and the Oregon State Chamber. Located here because he was elected as County Agent by a committee of farmers and business men. The statement of this fact is equivalent to highest praise, because the community need required an Agent possessing talents of the highest order and many trained men were available for the position. The results of Mr. McMindes' scientific promotion work are now beginning to appear in improved farm conditions and far-reaching educational efforts, and it is commonly said by highly-placed persons familiar with the facts that he is one of the mo.st efficient agricultural agents in the West, where only m.en of first-rate ability are chosen for such work. Replying to a query, Mr. McMindes said: "Clatsop County has great possibilities. Its as.sets consist in the 'live-wires' found in the community." He added that "men of the right kind build great communities," and that the primary need everywhere is "more men of the right kind."

I came here because I liked the Coast aiul the Lower Columbia region. Astoiia is a good city to tie to. It has a wonderful opportunity to be the gieatest seapoit in the Pacific Northwest. Astoria will be the largest city in this section of the country. Its port and terminal facilities are far gieatei than any other port. It already has the larg'est and longest pier in the world." Mr. Moore was born at Parkersburg, We.st Virginia, March 9, 1885. He received a high school and business college education and mariied Edith L. Ivimball at Astoria on July 8, 1908. They have one child, Eloise Moore. Politically, Mr. Moore is interested with the Repub¬ lican party and he is progressive in all things. He is numbered among the city's live-wires, and his lodge and social affiliations include: Mas¬ onic, A1 Kader Temple A. A. N., Mystic Shrine; Kiwanis Club of Astoria and the Astoria Ad Club.

.'lOORE, Robert Floyde (Dixie), born in Boone County, Iowa, November 7, 1885; educated in the public schools, and college at Healdsburg, Califor¬ nia; married Mildred Haub at Oakland, California, April 15, 1908; one boy, Donald F. Affiliated with the Woodmen of the World. Member of the Board of Directors of the Astoria Ad Club and Kiwanis Club. Mr. Moore at first expected to locate at Seattle, but became interested in Astoria and finally bought into the Dixie Baking Company in 1919, of which he is now manager. From 1902 to 1903 he was with the Sani¬ tarium Food Co., at Portland, and from 190(3 to 1910 with the same firm at St. Helena, California. During the interim he ranched at Pomeroy, Washington. From 1910 to 1919 he was manager of the Vegetai'ian Cafe¬ teria at San Francisco. In reganl to his home city, Mr. Moore said: "Astoria is geographically situated to become a great world port. There is litt'e doubt but that the next few years will bring the realization of many of the high hopes and prophecies of today." Mr. Moore is staking his business future on his judgment.

MOSS, R. G., born at Greenville, Illinois, November 29. 1869; educated in the public schools, graduated from the University of Colorado and from the Denvei Dental College, and the North Pacific Dental College in Port¬ land. Married Nelle Gove Hersheiser at Seaside, March 1, 1919. They have one son, Donald Gordon. Affiliated with the Elks, Moose, and Knights of Pythias. Practices dentistry at Seaside and maintains offices in the Gilbert Block. Eight years ago Dr. ^loss came to Seaside for his health, and the climate proved to be so agreeable, coupled with excel¬ lent business opportunities, that he has stayed there ever since. Dr. Moss is an agricultural enthusiast. He considers the territory near Burn¬ side and Young's River to be the best section of the country to raise berries, cattle, poultry, and hogs, because green feed is obtainable the year round. Wild peas grow in great abuiulance showing that the soil is naturally adapted to this crop. To prove his statements regarding poultry he showed a record of six White Leghorns w'hich laid 1202 eggs for nine consecutive months, or a little better than 200 eggs each. "I am making arrangements at present," saiil Dr. Moss, "to give up my practice of dentistry in order to devote all my time to the care of a combined dairy, pork and poultry farm. I have proven by experience on the ground myself that this is the ideal country for such. I have been carrying on this business in connection with my practice and results have brought me to this decision."

NARVESTAI). Olaf C., prominent among the active workers for Greater As¬ toria was born at Chatfield, Minnesota, June 5, 1867, and received a collegiate education. He )nai'ried Martha M. Fedje at Granite halls, Minnesota, September 9, 1892. Their children are: Wilhelm and Olga (Mrs. Clarence W. Crowell). Mr. Narvestad is in the real estate subdi¬ vision, now being improved with scenic homes overlooking the mouth of the Columbia, Young's Bay and the great Valley. He is Councilmanat-Large and in the municipal primaries of May 19, 1922, he was nomin¬ ated for Mayor. He is' also chairman of the Sanitary and Reclamation Commission. Prior to coming here he was Deputy Treasurer of King County, Wahington, 1900 to 1904. Mr. Narvestad is one of the leading spirits in the Kiwanis Club and Chamber of Commerce and his civic activities include membership on the executive board of the American Red Cross. "I came to Astoria, believing it to be the coming port city on the Pacific Coast," he said, "offering unexampled opportunities to every man who was 'on the ground floor'. It is the coming metropolis of the Columbian region and only needs for this development more home¬ builders, more tourists, more capital for industrial and maritime enter¬ prise."

NEECE, George Joseph, who loves his native California, but declares "Asto¬ ria is the best town in the world," was born at Santa Ana, Cal., April 18, 1885, and w'as educated in the public schools. He married Ruth Adams at La Grande, Oregon, April 10, 1914, and for the last twelve years has been head of the agency of the Singer Sewing Machine Com¬ pany in Clatsop County, Oregon, and Pacific County, Washington. His lodge affiliations include the Masons and the United Spanish War Vet¬ erans. "I settled in Astoria because of its beautiful scenery and its assured prosperity and development," he said. Mr. Neece is always prompt as a volunteer in every movement for the public good and is capable of rallying a host of friends in support of progress and square¬ dealing.

NELSON, Walter H., one of Astoria's rising young business men, declares "Astoria is the logical seaport for the great Columbia River Country," and as General Agent of the Port he knows whereof he speaks. American and foreign shipmasters and marine traders generally who have business at this port declare Mr. Nelson is "100 per cent efficient,'' which is high praise, indeed, considering the complicated and exactingduties of his position. He is head of the Foreign Trade Bureau of the Astoria Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Nelson was born at Red Wing, Min¬ nesota, October 8, 1893, and received a high school and business edu¬ cation. He married Gladys E. Towle at Seattle, Wash., June 8, 1917, and they have two children, Jean and Douglas Towle. Mr. Nelson's business connections have included the following: 1911-1912, St. Anthony and Dakota Lumber Company in .Montana; 1912-191G, United States Railway Mail Service in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana; 1918, Commission of Public Docks, Poi'tland, Oregon. He enlisted in the United States Army, December 1, 1916, and was honorably discharg'ed from the Thirty-Ninth Artillery (Railroad) in January, 1918. He is a member of the American Legion, the 1. 0. 0. F., and the A.storia Chamber of Commerce.

NORBLAD, Albin Vv'alter, one of Oregon's foremost leatlers, declares: "I came to Astoria in 1909 because I believed that Clatsop County offered a wonderful chance for a young man to get in on the ground floor of its splendid opportunity for progress, due to its geographic position.

I followed Horace Greeley's advice, 'Young Man, Go West.' Nothing on earth can prevent Astoria and Clatsop County from some day coming into their own." Mr. Norblad was born at Mahno, Sweden, March 19, 1881, and came to America with his parents in childhood. He was edu¬ cated in the public school, the School of Hard Knocks, then A. B. in a small eastern college, and law at the Chicago Law School. He still is a tliligent student and, as a result, has become a profound scholar, learned in literature, science and the law. He married Edna Lyle Cates, at Escanaba, Michigan, September 29, 1906. Their children are: A. W. Norblad, Jr., born at Escanaba, Mich., September 12, 1908; Eleanor Lyle Norblad, born at Astoria, April 29, 1914. The law firm of Norblad and Hesse (Frank C. Hesse), in the Astoria National Bank building since 1915, is well known throughout Western America and to a considerable extent in the east. Kir. Norblad was Prosecuting Attorney in Michigan in 1904; City Attorney of Astoria six years from 1909; Port Attorney and first Secretary to the Poi-t of Astoria, 1910; State Senator from Clatsop County four years from 1919; President of the Astoria Cham¬ ber of Commerce, 1910; President of the Clatsop County Bar Associa¬ tion, 1921. His genius as a law-maker has been demonstrated in the adoption and enforcement of some of the most progressive and bene¬ ficent statutes in America, and he is always an uncompromising cham¬ pion of the rights of the common people. Of him and his public services it is commonly said: "He is unawed by influence and unbribed by gain." He long has been eminent in fraternal and social affairs. He was Exalted Ruler of the Elks in 1913; District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Oregon North, 1914; Chancellor Commander Knights of Pythias, 1921; Shriner, 32nd degree Mason, Knight Templar and Odd Fellow.