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THE EVENING NEWS i iut the kaiskk kxohs,
nati now. NOVKMiii:it a. ioit. I
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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.
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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
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st hooks. I Of. l-'ictlon
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-. 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.
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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I Roseburg Electric Co. I
CITY NT.WS
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EL1ZACETH ELDR1DGE HEINLiNE
SCHOOL OF PIANO
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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
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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.
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il hoiLk.-.-por ,itnray ink.? K.lvantaen or our bargains.
-I111.1; l..t of srivi.'o an. I ! n fresh Hock should look
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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.
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