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; I MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1910.' iTTWMW' r w TT7- 3E Brommer Bros. Clear $250 an Acre on Cantaloupes Arc Solvlnn tho Quosilon Whether Diversified Fnrminn Will Pay In the Ronuo River Valley Persever ance and Irrliiatlon Is Provlnn to Do Only Factors Needed. Will Meilfonl ItocUyfonln eventual ly bo no woll known In tho murlioln (if tlio world mi tho fumoiiH Rogue Illvor vnlloy Newtown I'lpplmi mid HpltzonborKB? Mr. llrommor thinks tliuy will, find liu In now doiuouiitratliiK tlio pomilblU Mmi or Irrigation In tlio vnlloy and hIiowIiik Iiow tlio doHort liind north or Mudrord mid Contra I Point ran bo nindo to iirodtico cnntnloupoH mid berried In nhimdiinro, that hnvo burn toforo only licon mined In n limited way through lack or Irrigation. llrommor Droit.' orclmrdii mid gnr donR nro located notir tlio bridge rrosBliiK of tho I'nclflo & Kantorn two mlli'H north or Mmlfonl, mid tlio general nlr or projiporlty or thin well kept mid productive; llttlo farm In a rml object Ionium to tlio man who retime to accept inodorn inothodH, and n gllmpHo Into tlio ruturo, for tho mmi who can ago tho ponnlhlll tlt'8 In tho great non-producing nrens or tho vnlloy. Tho proprlotorM or thin 33-ncro or enrd trnct rnmo to Modfonl throo j4'nrn ago, mid worn formorly catorors mid conroctlononi In Chicago, with no practical oxporlonco In tho work which thoy cmnn to tnko up, hut thoy bollovo In hard mid pornlntont work, mid that Irrigation was tho real nocrot or tho ruccchh or tho wont cm orchnrdlHt. Tho land which wnn purchased wnn Imrron, gravolly don ort land, mid tho mon who looked upon IrrlKatlon ns an Initio dream or Home misguided oiikIuooi' mulled at tho lack or Judgment thono young mon rroni tho fur orr windy city. Tho Ilroinniom, howovor, folt no mlii glvlng, for thoy know that IrrlKatlon had worked greater marvels than that or tho reclamation or tholr llttlo rnrin, mid thoy folt iiccuro ror ovory aero or their laud carried with It a wntor rlictit from tho old Fish Lake company, now tho Roguo Illvor Cnnnl company, and thoy woro certain that wntor wax nil that waH needed to tualio their land iih productive an any In tho valley. Tho Mmi year Haw tho planting or tho young treen that would ultlmnto ly iimko tho prodiicltiR orchard, Har den truck or ninny vnrlotlen wnH planted mid produced nbundmitly, berries were Htnrted iind'cantaloupes were grown ns mi experiment. Tho second year the berries showed astonishing yields, and tho canta loupe had panned from cxporlmont to certain reality, and demonHtrnted plainly to tho IJrommors tho poind hllltlen or specializing In tho favorite Ilockfordu. Thin Honnon six ncron of their laud wan plnntod to cnntaloupeH, three ncren an fllleni In tho young orchard mid three ncren on tho gravelly up per Innd. HuiiHhlno nil the time, mid molNturo ut tho right moment mid In tho proper quantity wnn nil tho Hrom inerH needed, mid they wero nuro the weather mmi would furnlnh tho nun Hlilnu and thnt tho IrrlKatlon compnny would MrulHli tho wntor. Tho fact that tho valley liaii had no rain since .Funo 1.1 tli han hnd no terrorB ror those youni; mon, ror they carried "crop Insurance" mid tho cnntaloupeH wero growing like n uon-lrrlKatod orchard durlni; tho early spring rnliiH. Tho rirnt cnntnloupoH reached tlio market on July 27 mid tho Urom mem will nell more than 1000 crates hoforo tho ending or tho Heanon, showing a net profit or moro thnn J2G0 per ncro, Ono Portland Iiouho han placed an ordor ror GO ennen dal ly and ordern havo como rrom nearly every town on tho Soiilhorn Pacific Im tho Willamette vnlloy. Mr. Drorn mer ntntcn that they could canity con tract ror ten Union their output, and next year thoy will dovoto moro thnn double tho acreage to cnntaloupeH. He also ntntcn thnt next year's ship ment will begin shortly after July tth nnd thoro In ovory renHon to be llevo thnt tho denert Innd will soon become fninoiiH ror Ut Mcdford Rock yrordH. Tho nrommor Bros, hnvo nlso demonntrnted the possibilities or rnls Ing RtrnwberrloH on tho gravel roII and thlH yenr netted $200 rrom one fourth of mi ncro or theno barrios. Mr. llrommor thinks thnt strawber ries nnd cnntnloupes will bo genor ally raided within tho next row yearn, and now thnt Irrigation enn bo secur ed, tho Mcdford district of tho Rogue River vnlloy should oasl'y ,rct Into the rront rank an n producer or the bent the uinrkctfl afford. BALLIHGER IS eiVEN A SLAP Has Man He Does Not Like Ap pointed to Head Durcau of Mines, Which Is In His Dcpartmcnt-Tnft Names Men. ' III2VICKLY, .Mass.. Sojt. 3. Dr. Jonoph A. Holmes, on Id to bo n foo of Secretary HntlliiKor, nnd a known friend or Glfford Plnchol mid Jmnes It. Garfield, tins been appointed di rector or the now bureau or mluoH by President Taft. , Secretary UallliiKer, 'under whono department the now bureau mils, has been opposed to HoIiiioh' appoint ment, nnd bin Holectlon by Taft hns mused much surprlno Dr. Holmes was backed by n InrKo delegation or western men. Collisions- man Tnwney, chairman of tho houno appropriations committee, nnd other regulars opposed the appointment. SEATTLE, Wnsli., Sept. 3. Socro tnry or tho Interior llalllngcr todny retUHud to (Hhcuhh tho appointment of Dr. Jonoph UolmeH, a known friend to (ilfford Plnchot, ns director or tho now bureau or mines by Prcnidcnt Tart. "I hnvo nothing to sny," snld Bnl llnKer, when nsked his opinion or tho nppolntmcnt. Itl h snld thnt Holmes Is a foo of tho secretary nnd his appointment Is looked upon ns significant. SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF ROGUE MAGAZINE OUT The September issue of tlio Itogue MiiKazino, just off (lie press, is one of the most ' excellent Humbert as vet isMicil by thnt nreli-lioosler. Arthur llrown. It is replete witli iu terestim; mAtter and timelv illu ttrntions. An urtitele on Metlfonl anil itt Imildinc nctivitv is especl ullv intelrestinu'. Publisher llrown No. H'MUl, REPORT OF TIIK CONDITION OK T1IK MEDFORD NATIONAL BANK nt Medfonl, In tho Slate of Ort'Kon, nt tho close of bus- Iiicnh SepteinlHT 1st, MHO, RESOURCES. Loans and dlscounto f-l-l7.rjrl.r2 Overdrafts, secured nnd unsecured 14,478,10 U. S. bonds to secure circulation 40,800.00 Premiums on U. S. bonds 1,705.87 Ilonds, securities, etc 37,823.72 Ranking house, furniture mid fixtures,... 35,071.14 Duo 'from national bunks (not reserve ttgentu) 1.0G5.47 Duo from state mid prlvnto banks nnd bunk ers, trust companies and savings banks.. 1,710,01 Duo from approved resorvo agents 80,179,30 Checks nnd other ensh Items 2,915.01 KxchmiKes ror clearing houso, 0,041.47 Notes or other national banks 470.00 Fractional paper currency, nickels mid cents 315.2G Lawful money reserve nl bank, vU: Speclo 132,484.55 Legal tender note 1,000,00 33,484,55 Redemption fund with U. S, treasurer (5 per cent or circulation) '..... 2,490.00 Gold dust .. . 435.31 Total ; $715,032.09 LIAHIMTIKS. Cnpltnl stock paid In 1100,000.00 Surplus fund . 20,000.00 Undivided profits, loss oxpeusos nnd tnxeR paid 12,751.00 National hank uotcH outstanding 49,800,00 Duo to other national banks 1,175,11 Duo to statu mid prlvnto banks nnd bankers 11,185,32 Individual deposits subject to check 480,009.55 Demand cortlflcatos of deposit 23,810.37 TImo cottiricntes or doposlt . 10,235.34 Totnl 1715,032.09 3tato or Oregon, County or Jackson, bb: . I, John S, Orth, cnshlor of tho nbovo nnmod bank, do Bolomnly swear that tho miovo stnteiuont Is truu to tho best or my knowledge mid belief, JOHN S. ORTH, CnBhlor. Subscribed mid sworn to hoforo mo, this 3d day of September, 1910. V, M. STHWART, Notury Public Correct Attest: I 13. M10RRIO1C, J, A. PKRRY, WM, RV. COLVIO, Directors. , iloiiiK n splendid work for the val ley nnd it is well thnt he is mectiiiL' with the success which lie so richly deservee Haaklns ror health. vSwell SilK Dresses At Medford's Quality Store Glauec ut the window as you pass by and sec the beautiful, new, silk, one pieee Dresses. They are the neatest, most fetching creations ever turned out by the New York manufacturers. We arc now showing Fall, 1910, styles in SWELL NEW SUITS, COATS, SKIRTS, WAISTS, PETTICOATS, ETC. Our creations in the above named lines are a little bit the nicest'that have ever been shown in Mcdford. Call an d allow us the pleasure of showing you the new arrivals. THE EMPORIUM .A. E. TACKSTROM, Proprietor, Success or to Montgomery. Kimonos iff Mil III It i I i Hosiery and Underwear MERODE Underwear is the finest ever produced. Wc are showing the new lines for women, misses and infants, in all sizes and the wanted grades. See the misses' Union Suits. FINE HOSIERY Is one of our specialties. A complete line, in cluding silks and silk lisles. SEE THE WINDOW Of beautiful messaline Kimonas, suitable for home wear in afternoon and evenings. These kimonas are the most elaborate, yet dainty creations we have ever seen. To see them is to wish to possess one. " HOUSE DRESSES Of all descriptions for women and misses Call and see the new arrivals. Prices right. MEDFORD THEATRE OPENING OF REGUI.AR SEASON THE National-Pollard OPERA COMPANY in Gilbert & Sullivan's Famous (C 41 99 THE MIKADO r Splendid cast of Principals, including EVA POLLARD as Yum Yum ALF POLLARD as Koko and HENRI GUNSON as Nanki Poo Sale opens Wednesday, September 7, at 10 a. m. Saturday, Sept. lOtH No. 168. ltKPOUT OK TIIK CONDITION OF The Jackson County Bank nt MeMord, In the State of Oregon, ut the close of luihL , nesM September lbt, 1010, KKSOUKCKS. T.oniiH and discounts J507.802.31 DondB, Bocurltles, eto 60,354.57 Hanking house, rurnituro and fixtures 30,000.00 Duo rrom banks (not rosorvo banks) 23,140.03 Duo rrom approved rosorvo banks SS.431,70 Checks nnd other cash items 10,743.94 Cash on hand 77,773.41 Gold dust on hand 101.94 Totnl : $7S9,337.90 LIA1UMTIKS. Capital stock paid In $ 1 00,000.00 Surplus fund '. 50.0b0.00 Undivided protlts, loss expenses and taxes 1 pnld 11,032.51 Duo to banks and Imnkora 4,523.51 Individual doposlts subject to check 493, 852. C2 Domnnd cortiricntos or doposlt 32,985. C2 Tlmo cortltlcntcs or doposlt 93,194.39 Certiried chocks 80.00 Cashier's checks outstanding 42.51 Stat'o deposits 12.G2C.74 Total 1798,337.90 Stato or Oregon, County or Jackson, bs: I, O. W. McDonald, cnshlor or tho above-nnmod bank, do solemnly swonr that the nbovo statoment Is truo to tho host or my knawlodgo and boiler. 0.. W. MCDONALD. Cashier. Subscribed nnd sworn to berore mo, this 3d day or Soptonibor, 1910. M. PURD1N, Notary Public. Corroct Attest: II. UNDLKY, V. A. DAVIS, 0120. R, I4NDLEY, Directors, JUST RECEIVED HUDNUTS TOILET REQUISITES LADIES' LEATHER HAND BAGS GRIFFON .MANICURE ARTICLES MEDFORD PHARMACY DAY AND NIGHT PHONE SIltVICE NEAR THE POST OFFICE PHONE MAIN 101 For Store lighting MAZDA Lamps Are Unrivaled They enable any store to use electric light at a cost which is less than would have to be paid for any other illuminant on the market. We Furnish MAZDA Lamp to our central station custom ers at very liberal terms. The General Electric Company is supplying us with the GE MAZDA lamp in all sizes suitable for all lighting needs. Every merchant should look into this question of more light for his business. We have several interesting propositions for merchants. ROGUE RIVER VALLEY ELECTRIC CO. 11 3 I ni -r