TWO TIIK RVK.M.Vfl Nh'WS THE EVENING NEWS i iut the kaiskk kxohs, nati now. NOVKMiii:it a. ioit. I I I ' 11, W. HATES Ihsuiw daily i:xci:it HrXDAV. 1JKIVT O. liATKS Tlio Knverninent'H food pledge auks , very little of the individual Amufi- Subscription J tat on Dully. Per your, by mull ...$3.00 I'er mouth, deliverrd 50 Per year $2.00 Six months 1-00 Entered as necond-elium matter, November 5. 1901. at KoHuburg, Ore., under net of Miirrh 3. 1X79. MKMIVKIl OF ASS(M'l.Ti;i I'ltKSS. Tli6 Associl'l lnts Is fsrluHivcl) entiUtMl to tho iiw for rnibllcatlnii of Mil nt'WN db-rmt)ifs crtilitiMl lo il or not otherwise :mlit4i In thi imper and also this IimjlI news pnl- IImIkmI liei-ehi. All HkIHn of ienibllratJon of pi'- clnl dlNiNitclira beit'iii oro uim rtwervud. MTlltl.V, KMItliK :l. 1017. ;IVK SAMMY A IMMHi. In every army caulonmeiit tliei are I1k. clieeiJul reading rooms loi the Holdiera. in every reading room theru are rowo ttud rows oi Hhelve:- for books. And nearly all Hi shelves are empty. There Is a bysleuialu: effort L int Iliado to flit them. An lot funds has been issued ihnniKhout the country. 'I'he anmuni asked lot Isn't much - u mere Jl.utjo.oon which, looks trivial when eoiuiiuie.. with the $10U,lHM),i)0i) asked reeeni ly by the Hod Cross, and i.nirli inun ao when compared with the billion: we are spending lor other militai purposes. Thut million, however, will o long way. The expert librarians i. charge, of the wot k say that the money contributed will buy thret times as many books as it would bin ordinarily. This Is one Held in which "war prices" will not. prevail. The publishing houses have ai:reei to sell books lor army use at piu giving the narrowest possible mar gin above cost ol iiki mil act ure There will be no middleman's prolit.v Authors have agreed to torero theii royalties. The- books are not wanted for or mi men ts. Ha in my wants t hem to read, lie is a great reader, lie i; especially interested in war subjects. And because this Is sn largely a wai of machinery, be wauls technical books books about elect r icily and mechanics, books lellinj; now tele phono mid telegraph systems aiv in stalled, how gas engines work, bow airplanes are made, how hii;lra and railroads are built au'd all the other big, practical neiivliies that go into modern war-mak Inn. lie wantH to bt an intelligent soldier, who lights with bis brains. A nd t hen, lie wan t s a cert a i n amount of good, ordinary literature Act ton and poetry and adveniure and the rest, to net his mind away fumi war occasionally, and back lo the kindly, human real Hies of ordinary life. (Jive htm $r, fur boons. Cm him $1. Or give him lit n-iiis. Any how, give hi in so nielli in. A citoi m;ii;i: i loons. A creamery company located at Pleasant Mill. Mo., is reported ;)s tie Ing a big chance last spring. The creamery is situated near a strip of land that is subjeei in periodical flooilH. The soil in that ship Is very fertile, but it was unused 1 ait.-t most people thoimht there wasn't (h)ie elioui: ll bet w eeii 1 1 li. Is In raise u valuable crop. The creamery company decided thai Ihe soil would In tine tor p..i;i Iocs, so Kood. In r.tei. ih,it it wm. willing to risk losing seel and I.tli.n for the possible ill., nr.' nt h:ir.M Ing a specially tine ctop. Last spring the company phinhd the strip in poiainc. ;, i.u me - shook their hi ad and pieph.- h-, i,, tat lu.ss. lint tt. .).is ll. l.l n! hi, III (he crop was i.ai lie: . ; , crenmery men an pteuv w. !i -. , Hed with tlt.-ii , , . i fn, ; lentall the h.n.- : ,,,V t. ,( , ,,,,,. sporting iianc inn, i-t, . H simply seiitn i ,M p,,i 1 1, n ii est at hand and mak .n. i M t, r of It. can. So little, in (act, that the:-- is rae danger ti. Individual will w ei -took the impor'ance i.f doing that iit ile. day in and day out, .-er a pi iiml, m lU'eeBsary, of jfr.s. Itut when the kaiser lo aid ot this lood roiif-ei a I ion b individual Americans, he consjdereii the niove itient such a nieii;i'(. to licMiiaii vic tory that he. spent lare aniounis oi money and emplod laie nniiibi-is of aj'fiMs in tliis cnuii'iy to Iius trate it. V l-al is important enough for t he kaiser I f spend time atsd money to prevent is important enough lor every individual Ameri can cit i ens to help io accomplish. Food will win the wai, America in us I. supply it. I tii r it is only bv strict, painMak tng, daily at tent ion to the t'overn ment s very loudest teouest that we Americans can insure ihe success of the war lood nuiserv at ion campamn. I.ai'li iioliv iduai'h part is .so small as hi se m trivial, but the iota!, if ev rv one does his pat t, w ill be tremen dous. he kaiser knows In his heart that il everv one n' America's I MO million mils eais a pound less wheat flour, week A merica will have a bad h ' .ceded etra 1 ::::.uuo.uimi bushels ot vheat to ship lo it-; Ktirojiean all: s He knows that it i arli a: us cat lie third o! an ounce less no at tal-i very day we'll have :i !.".( l IdhJ moie f;its a year for (he war. lie knows that il each of us eai. ' m ounce less sii'.:ar a day we'll have! iave ! . liio.uiMi more meat animals) very year lo feed our' alio s. He knows thai if each nf us eats' ll ounce h-ss uiar a day we'll have! 1 . 1 s.-,immi (mis more sulmi- a year. He knows that ll we individual liieri'ans do save these thinus STERLING CHARACTER Ipon tho cliaractcr and conservatism of your bank's officers and directors to a ureat extent depends the safety of your funds. If they are knovn as men of hijrh integrity if they have a record as successful men in 'busi ness il they are known as conservative men in all things (lien you may rest assured that their bank is Kovene-d in conformance with a policy of safety before everything else. Such are the men who govern this bank and your funds are absolutely secure in their care. THE UMPQUA VALLEY BANK H. v. Strong. Pn-Rliu nt: J. .f. Thron, Cashier' D R KhamlirooU, Vicb President; Uolnnd Ague. Vice President! lalk is :h.- i.ii-i that Bulgaria in Kent 1 1 u 1 1.. a .il a Miniel I h ; .-sl.i nc anil lil.rary. "Ifj'i i at i'jii ftt l'.-r rdinjii.is ii iiic. .i ,r la. ' , inn. II. l ,uii,,.r. I'd. al ii. v.- . vi-n iliinn ,i.iiv iv. II Ii:,. , ill' Oi lim.-li ltuli;ana in Ui.. .i iiiii. At .rc..-iit tli.- iiiilit.nv .siiuatit.ii In Hi.- Ualliaus i-; i.---i i ., -, KOi ' ' "f ."rnlihi iiiiii " (,, in : al Sai - rail's lri).i,s, u..-l al ill); t n.ni Sali.n ; i.'li, with wll.il III. I I hi lioi inian:. i t'n.' on th-ir tn.nt. I i:.- :i; I'aiians. 'I'uilis anil Aaliians in! -Uit"''' lii.-at "tuiit-" : is Iralliin-r ami I '"'" ' hi,.er. W (ll st hooks. I Of. l-'ictlon 111' a -. II. I'loo.l (I.-jkii tc:l lo.lay lor San l-'ian. is.o ait.-t a Oay Mi.'iit m tins -it on hnsin.'ss. V. S. Colcr l.-lt tin--: iiioiiiin' loi l.'-i Ilium- at lioi.- alt-r :..coiaI lanntlis i-li.-iit in this i-ily. c-alls lor l.atu Ih. I .UUtAII'lVi""' THE KTOItK THAT AI-l'HKrIATES VOl'IS IH SI NESS. Roseburg Agents for I Gossard, Nemo and R and G Corsets Roseburg Agents for Munsing Underwear Maxine Shoes ( Standard Patterns A Most Complete Showing of Fa II Good Notwithstanding the scarcity of merchandise, we have succeeded in assembling a most complete stock of high-grade, seasonable merchan dise, and invite your inspection of our prices and qualities. Ml pp. PL" ..It .uiir. nt :;-iU. Dm Mini 1 1 illnl Will h:i W 11 I r;i.i;, )! ."i ' I HIM lit-.l Kunipi-'s Iimiiviv will In- mid 1 '" ' ' " ' '"'ill iniliCtrv -pt con huh" in I!m- livht ;;iii1 I -Jis:inl Ihmnrli Alliania. ;m i.. 'lis Htanintr lionlfs: ainl lliat h.-. j I"'' ' ' "Ati-I a ti'uny lunv h lifrcloM-, lnisu'1 a '-linim- In win lh- i"'11 lri il lT'-.'H lli.v 'l'hn Cm- alii..;, war. slmulii have a su t'tif ifiil. su i nn 1 y II.' was hwnart cnniit'li tfi I't-all.-j 'nasli I '. 11 1 l-si ria . al Ilic s ; 1 1 1 i tiai'' Hal IT his HL.'1'llts in ih.s . fiiinti'v li'il'lim: i.rf i!ip Tm k An-t r mns. (Hllrl sneer he l'i)f;d av iim ide.i oil I 1 t (mi - ' .-nt I lie ' ', in., li a lira nr.- f the imiiviijual AmiM'ii an's tnind : !u" ie uoiild slainl a im:;lil im.ihI rhail-e j " ' li.al i! li. a:;a - pa o win lie war linn'! let Ihe kaiser taH voil mil of ImIti tr your Mule tail ol" loud eoii'. i , ai ton duly every day .loin M Ii In- other millions of A niei iea n-j who IV hit ll d illU tope I he I', I'll !i pel 1 1 it 1-1 -nt; his own small p.nt. nr.- simni' lo lisilie virhny hi the wot Id war 1-jI leinocraey. 'in.- ;i'ii 'iimnl. . n nd. r 1 ( u m sl.iii'i-s. will . aw mm h eiT- rl. is due I'm a nood lieKiiiK when (lit luells. ii ih. th . pr- p .rate emit 1 11:1 "I li'h dl !:.. 1 1 tm, chill llaidwa I I -Mi.-. K. .. .Smith and l.nhj m- I';ill. d to lie il ilo;e ,U Kiddle alter j a .!, n: in Ihl eit. stuiiipini. i-loyd MatiMeriy returned to hi home at hillard lat niciu ath-r a da rpeiit in Kus. Inn;' a liu.-in.s. I'thn I'ates a! ried in Ko-.-Liiru .-li-iil.il Iroiii ;dd Hill. .Mr I'at, will 1 in a 1 11 in th t line. Miss Velnia Myev--. i I train, ai-liv.-d in Kos.'huri; toda. .jf.s My. i.. w ill isit with 1 1 iends while in t he. lor 1 111: 1 Aii.Mi ii ami 1 111: c. Those who are ready to a.-sei I ! !i: the taricer is one oi the re.i' 1. 1,. ielai'les ol the war ll.i lia-.-d ! . nni'liisions presnmai'lv on w h. I hey a re pa vin v. to t he 1 etai 1 Ihe larnier-t' proilllrts. T 1 are nt. inir their slateiio'tif s on the a nia! conditions on the umn T'n- t f the matter N that the war ,n Dieted o the I. II I:.- 1 1 1 . . : -. . hips. I.ahor is ah -olul.ly n. -. -a r lo the fanner, pai t!ni! i' . ii, ri because ol the lieeesitv ot dnill-' t !l WOlU in a limited spare Ol tune h prevent spoiling or roitini; o . mp he I a 1 nit-r w in k s en n ;.mal I pe; am- of roMt and inn , a . d u.r:.- oi l.-n nie;nm the ),i-s . ,, t uti t If may he sa id that ' he pi . h fa mi pt od net;; have ad a need ei pidly. hut the prices tor al! thitiL' w hu h entei' i nt . t he pla nt i ;: an. harvesiini: and selin; the .,... luive ;ihi adaiii e(. in. Iu.Iimi wimes The lai nier ha- to k. . p hi eo-l at a 1 a : oiia h I e Urine, n at . I 1 'lie w h. ll pi ire ; a 1 ' ! ' I 1 1 1 I; !l i ! Inr his pii.dii. ts. '1 h. re- ihe p., sili.m ot the i. inner In.Ln in time .. w nr and I'.imp.u .it i e Iiil !i i, , is not a happ one. Ins . are eaL'U.-! a!e.. all! "h il he- entire "til.- ate,. h.O 1 Mlllli- Vt 1 s l: hi K11I1II. ;iiiin. i-ll l.lsl III ii.iiini: l'li .Mm. . -1 , ; '' '' "I" -I I! Th..tis,..,in .l.-;i;i.-i.-, ' -I---..i h.i- .M.ilnlli, l,,.,,. K. w ill ... 11. 1 . ru I m-.-.-Iis isiuim Willi '. K lloiiliiiis r.iiiin.-.l In. 111 Ci.iiim,. (ir.n,. xehrtv " ait.-n-liim 1. 1 l.il.-.lli-.-s EDITORIAL Fair Prices In settinir! price on :i wpei itic a 1 1 iele ol niTi handis' 1 or sale tlp re are many things to 1m? t;ik 111 into consi.lei at ion. The man-iifaeiniti- has to ell liis pnntind at pric,. which will enver liis cost nt doin hn-itiess and leave a pro lit. Tl.e inercliatit in 1 a rn must set n price which will include Mrtia! cost of the arli(de. cost of dninu- hiisini'ss and leavi a lci;i inate margin of profit. Oi'i f: ! I purip.a.-e price, quali ty. :i'i' ainahlnes.-; and a fair profit ti 1:1 i:in are t h-' re to re the it. Mil s I hat d'tei in jne the 1 e tail set lint; pi ice. '!i"ther the price is fair or not is up to Hi" fairness of the mere ha nt with whom you trade although con 1 pel i t ion is a hL; s.iieuuard to the pithlie where mei -hants aii' niercina ry. This itore only wants a loniti m.ite prolii tiierol'orc our prices are jeniarkaldy fair. We invito entiipa. ison at all limes, 'nefauso our prices protect imp vn omei ?. Tli Y I'S AM) SKK. Munsing Wear TIIK liest foundation for stylish clothes. No outer gar ment, however well cut or tailored, can fit perfectly over illfittinn undergarments a Munsing Union Suit, because of the perfect way in which it fits and covers t he figure, is the ideal underwear, and is preferred every where "by women who know," and the price is no higher than other makes. Buster Brown Shoes THESE children's shoes can't be beat. Every mother who wishes to secure for the children shoes that they will not go through in a hurry, will do well to have theni fitted with a pair of Buster Brown Shoes. Be ing well reinforced with durable leather and excellent workmanship in the heels, toes, counters and soles, the places they abuse the most, these shoes are well equip ped to stand the most severe usage. , Everything Seasonable TJLANKETS in a wonderful range of prices, from the i- cheapest cotton to the finest wool. Outing flannels and flannelettes. Yarn mittens and gloves, Knit ted caps and sets. Sweaters for men, women and child ren. (!ive us a call. See us for anything' in the Dry Goods line. It will be worth your while -M A. C''.:iiii:..m- iiil "''-- ) .lay I i .ji.t !l 1 i.-ii i' li n ii'ii.l.- -P- iii j -I I..; 2 l I Ih till I m im e.ir 1 1.1 I... m:i . ,-.ii in 1. i-nif i" 1 New Today! Bij Shipment of i liia cloves a,r l.-.:irtniiiil. Cray and Tan Bellows Store Company .1. 1 . ... in-1 j. r- I- I lo EATON S LINEN ' ' " 1 l.l'-'l':- i .11.1 w 11. .1 inr t l...iir ' ..: .,.: .-.,!. ,i-,. .. u-i.l ' "ti t . .' .- iir- "- -i. ' - 1. : -. : .1 I in 1.1,1 , THE CASH STORE WE HAVE NO EQUAL! Wli .i it come:; to supplying your home with all tho delicacies of the season. Our stock is always fresh ami complete in all lint-s. You will find here tho choicest oi' goods and the best of rcrviee. THE CASH STORE J. B. KING, Proprietor Roseburg, Oregon ROSEBURG Book Store When you buy lamps be sure you get the GENUINE MAZDA. We sell the genuine SUNBEAM National quality lamps for all purposes. Yours for everything Electrical, !; I 1 I Roseburg Electric Co. I CITY NT.WS I 111.1 .:ni. p Si a 11 ft, r A . v.. ; ..! M I 1 - .. . .,: n "O. u:,;; ;"..K;;:;; I r a ii.-i.i in 1.' MA IN Til Vi: Ml. EL1ZACETH ELDR1DGE HEINLiNE SCHOOL OF PIANO i'. ip.'. 11a- n "iiv and "i" ::l . 1 T : ,n 11 : :i g : or Te.i, h.-rs. a! -o ', , 1 K in.lt : c.) : n. ' ;.pe:i .Li i'lir.-ii mn i.t st. rin.ne :m-u We Want That FeUow Who cares about appearances. He is just the "boy" we want to cater to. In the laundering of summer wear we have no superiors and few equals. We'll give your work that finish that bespeak of intelligent workmen in every department. It's some satisfac tion to know you are getting the best and that's our specialty. ROSEBURG STEAM LAUNDRY I Hum: 711 OCR AUTO WILL CALL SWIFT A CO.' fEE SEARCH ''"v. H . .- .. ,.. f.r our 1 1 l D, SWIFT & CO. ?07 S" '"lh Sl.. wVhinatoii. D. P. Real Estate City and Farm Property W in. heater Wny ami t vtlakf Ion n 1ot. GEORGE KITEK 111 ti Oak Htr-8i. T'-i.- , :n 11! il hoiLk.-.-por ,itnray ink.? K.lvantaen or our bargains. -I111.1; l..t of srivi.'o an. I ! n fresh Hock should look Phone 9 I THE BEE HIVE Jsf. A CARLOAD OF "DIAMOND W FLOUR MINK liKTmt, AMI 'K MAKK A M'i: ' I A I . I'ltICK ON mn,. LOTS. I. t n-.B'ti j Vianet: