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About The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 21, 1918)
TWO THE EVENING XHWS THUHSOAY. FMMtlMHV SI. lftlfl. THE EVENINQ NEWS RY - B. W. BATES - -- BERT G. BATES ISSUED DATIiY EXCEPT BUNP4V. Subscription Kates Daily. Per year, by mall ................$S.OO Per month, delivered ............... .50 ; t Weekly. Per year .....f 2.00 Six months 1.00 Entered as second-class matter, November 5, 1909, at Roseburg, Ore., under act of March 3, 1879. ' MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS. The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to It or not otherwis6 credited . in this paper and also the local news pub lished Here la. , All rights of republication of spe cial d Is witches herein are also reserved. . - . THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1018. ' THE 'AUTOMOBILE SHOWS., ; -' The automobile shows held' In the big cities to start the sales season have become a great center of human Interest. The millionaires and the captains of industry . come rolling - down to see how far behind their beautiful 197 cars have fallen. , It takes a fat check to pay the differ ence, but they , go home rejoicing that they will take no man's dust. : Only a fragment of the motor ehow crowd are people -- of large wealth. A throng of chauffeurs, - mechanics fascinated by technical skill and ingenuity, and would be speeders in all walks of. life, make up a democratic congregation. Many men visit Buch shows with no particular idea of buying a car. They want to have one sometime, but feel they can't afford it now. They are dazzled by shiny paint and the glitter of nickel, sticky refreshments and stirring music nil them with buoyant views of the future. It is surprising how a skillful sales man can change a man's point of view, on such matters. He always knows of phenomenal performances of tires, gas mileage, and ' general endurance, that make the ownership of a car a feasible proposition. The afutoinobile is a constantly growing factor of modern life and it can be run in a way to be cheaper than a horse and carriage. ' While many people own them who should pay their grocer s bill first, many others need them in their business but are too over prudent' to ... buy them. ...-. . ' The question of buying an automo bile Is one to be decided in the se clusion of home. Out door exercise and business expansion are reasons Jn favor of them not to be lightly passed by. But the man who decides he can't afford it would better stay at home from the motor shows, or at least leave his purse and check hook behind and firmly resolve to sign nothing. . : ... NEW IDEA CLUB SUBMITS RE PORT Ladies With Untiring Efforts s Have Accomplished Much For Sons of Old Glory. . 10 ACTIVE WORKERS Club Proudly Displays Service Flag Containing Six Stars Will Spon sor Food Sale and Raffle Sat- ,, t. urday at Car Store. Hoarding of bought. foods in the house Is selfish, and not necessary. We do not refer to those families who have helped the food situation of the country . by canning, preserv ing, and drying foods in the home during the previous season. The food situation would have been worse had ll not been for the preset vat Ion of vegetables and fruits in the homes, and the housewives are to. bo urged to do it again. The ladles of the New Idea club of Edenbower, in this splendid ef forts to 'do their bit" in the great struggle for world democracy, have accomplished possibly more than any like organization in Oregon. - Ai- though composed of but 18 members of which 10 are actively engaged in relief work, their accomplishments in the way of manufacturing sup Plies of every character 'for the Red Cross and individually for the sol dier hoy have been remarkable in the past and their efforts are seem ingly tireless. With determined reso lutions to sacrifice everything pos sible, to offer their personal assist ance, these worth while women of the New Idea club have responded to the call of patriotism and service with sympathetic ' and . unwavering foot steDS. In addition to tne many tasks accomplished for Ihe sons of "Old Glory", this little band of loyal American women are . proudly dls- claying a service flag containing six stars, the boys they represent- all be ing volunteers in the various depart ments of the U. S. army ana navy The following excellent account of the work performed in the past six months by the New Idea club waB submitted for publication by the of ficers of the club today: "The New Idea club of Edenbower, which is giving a food sale and raf fle , Saturday, February 23, in the Caro store, has prepared an official statement of their finances and the work done during the last six months, for i the benefit of the many friends who have assisted the club in their various; enterprises. This club Is composed "of 18 members, : with an average working attendance of about ten members. -.- , I , : .: ! Cash Received. August 1, balance 19.07 Food sales '. 58.70 Trinket fund 72.18 Members Christmas collection 3.00 Club dues Other receipts. .... 4.90 4165.56 There are always a few people who refuse to ,do what the govern ment asks them. But this should nor. be an excuse for the rest of us to do likewise. It is up to all of us to see - that the unpatriotic few do not hin der the rest in helping our govern ment in its fight for the freedom of the world. . -. -. ' ,: ... . Total . f Cosh Paid Out. Red Cross Xmaa Fund X M. C. A.i drive Local charity Materials for Red Cross work Materials for Belgian relief Wool yarn ... .., , 36.71 Miscellaneous, expense .......... 6.00 Balance on hand 23.13 15. 01 5.00 5.00 2o.86 49.86 31 kettle holders, ' From materials furnished by the surgical department of the local Red Cross,-the club made and turned in gauze work r - 280 sewed dressings. . , ,. :.' . - ' 60 folded dressings. " . Stitched muslin bandages. . 212 T bandages. . . .' .119 triangular bandages. ; : 84 abdominal bandages. .. . 2 pairs of socks, knitted. ". 1 helmet. . . -;.'-- The total of completed articles, made by this club is 1673 to date. Be sides this, several members have worked regularly at the local Red Cross chapter's surgical department." TRIBUTE OF RESPECT MEMORY JAS. GURNEY The following beautiful tribute to the; memory of James-Gurney, the Glide boy whose life was sacrificed when Hun submarines torpedoed the good ship Tuscania, expresses the esteem and love of those who knew the soldier lad best. . Thousands of . Douglas county people. join with the! bereaved mother - and surviving brothers in. mourning for the splen did i young man ' who gave his all i upon the altar of his country:-"-? 1 . We of Glide fain would eulogize our brave young patriot, who so freely gave his life for his country and for us. We would have done bo sooner, but his motner naa receivea no official message until yesterday, and we hoped there might be a mis take in the newspaper reports of his death. ' - His brother, Stephen, also was on board the Tuscania, and when the telegram came, announcing his safe ty, there was great rejoicing among his. friends, and' we hoped from the bottom of our hearts that we might soon hear, the same of Jim, but it was hot to be. .. . . James Gurney was 22 years old and had been a resident of Glide for a number of years. He was an indus trious, generous hearted boy, always ready to give a Helping hand, a cheerful word or a sunny smile. He had a bright mind and made good progress in the Glide high school last year. - When be entered the U. of 9. last fall, we were so pleased and proud of the fact that one of our boys was going in. for the higher attain ments. ' " ..-r-: ' " - .. Faithful to his friends, loyal to his country, he could no longer re- sist the call and early in January enlisted, and now a widowed moth er,' two. sisters, two brothers and scores of friends mourn his ' loss. The boys of Glide have responded nobly to their country's call and all ready two precious lives 'have gone out. - God grant that this cruel war may cease before any more of our dearboys are sacrificed, to save our beloved country 'from the greed , of the blood thirsty Hun. r -5 A SOLDIER'S MOTHER. BACK FROM FORT STEVENS. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Bates and fam ily returned Inst evening from Fort Stevens and other points on th.e Co lumbia where they spent the past few days. They visited . for a day with the Roseburg boys at Fort Stev ens and report all the boys looking fine and getting along In their usual good manner. J v. A. L. Kltchin, who has been at Portland for the past few days at tendlndng to business matters, re turned home last evening. Total ........:..........: ....?165..56 1 the club has furnished all of the materials for and made the follow ing: . : '' :.V'"...' ' For Belgian relief work, 12 com plete baby outfits, each consisting of 37- made articles . and; accessories, This work is now on display in win dow of the Caro store building, and will be shipped direct- to Belgium in the near future. ' . . -, " S - For local Red Cross chapter I 27 surgeons' operating gowns. 12 doz. linen napkins. - . ; 2 'dozen -linen tray cloths. 38 ambulance pillows. i dozen hot water bottle covers. -.' 48 pillow cases. - 5 dozen dish towels. ; 2 dozen handkerchief substitutes. 2 dozen handkerchiefs.. ; 13 knitted 12 inch squares. r:; 3 pairs of wristlets. , - 1 sweater. - - Sent to American Lake canton ment i . -- " : -. , 41 dish towels. . First Authentic Showing ing Apparel SUITS, COATS DRESSES, SKIRTS " NOW READY- - , Spr BEJLEOWS i E E ' Frank E. Weaver,, of the 13 th aero squad, writes home to his parents in Myrlle Creek, from "somewhere in Jb'rance. He is the son of Edwin Weaver, of Myrtle Creek," candidate for county commissioner. Frank was made corporal a few months aft er training and seems to realize the future with a fearless' point of view. . . His lettes states he landed right side up, and doing very well. The trip across the pond was a long, cold and disagreeable one. But the cli mate there was something like home, which he. juaged to be a beautiful place in spring and summer. "He said news was plentiful but not al lowed to write it.- He also states things there are not so bad as we hear . them - to be here. : His letter shows no indication of homesickness whatever. . . .. . - " Vernie Weaver, a brother of Frank, and one of the early volun teers who is .now stationed at Fort Stevens, was home for a short visit the latter part oi the weeje. In Keeping With the Big Thought of the Day . The daily press reflects a sentiment throughout ' the ' nation . which clearly Indicates a new condition. -:' . , ; ";" - - Men are wanted everywhere The work of this war Is being - ; carried on .largely by those who never before have been in public : office or in public work. Men who have been too busy, too en- ; " grossed with their own tasks, are leaving their work to others and giving their time and ability to the cause which is ours, yours, evoiyhody's. - , " . I,t is a time when politics in the ordinary sense -must not be considered.. It. calls for all the ability that can be mustered. Oregon to be a successful part in this unit plan for the defense of Democracy, must likewise place the thought of the times before everything.- : , - . " '. In another part of this paper appears : tho . announcement of . lu 3. Simpson as a candidate for .the nomination for Governor on ; tho Republican ticket. Mr. Simpson was urged to become a .can didate by his many friends in every part of the state, because of . his business record, his understanding and knowledge of Oregon's resources, industries and needs; because of his public-spirltedness, v which' of recent years has led him to tasks which have been more important to him than his own affairs. " L. J. Simpson is clearly the man who can give Oregon the administration necessary ; to this plan of National Efficiency. - V His campaign will be directed straight to you as voters, as individuals Who do your own thinking. -J. , . " We are firmly convinced that you will not' allow politics to ' influence your decision and that you will vote for the man who is best fit to help the people of Oregon, develop the state's vast .. resources', and to prepare for; and participate in, the great recon struction that is to follow.- - .-'."-' '; : ; - '"We believe you will weigh issues more closely than ever be fore, and that L. J. Simpson will be your choice. What You Can Do . - ' First Talk over - his - candidacy with your friends. Second If you believe that L. J. ; Simpson is worthy of your support write a letter to this committee. .- Suggest how his cause may be ad vanced. We, in turn,." will tell you how you can help. - LXBipXMt,. Paid advertisement - Issued by "Simpson tor Governor" League. . Pittock Block, Portland. draft age.; But the" actual-number which would be affected by such a ruling is estimated at less than 200, ooo. . ; TROTTERS DANCIXG CLUB. Dance Thursday night, February 21, at Elks', hall, at eight o'clock, sharp. . . f21p 5 CROCHET COTTON REST THOSE KXITTIXQ NERVES WITH A BIT OF CROCHETING R. M. C, WHITE AND ALL COLORS ....... . 10c BtOlLLA, ALL SIZES AND COLORS . . . 10c CliARK'S O. K. T. MERCERIZED WHITE AND ECRU. 10c J. & 1. COATS WHITE, 1 TO 100, ALL SIZES a FOR. i 23c CARR'S VARIETY STORE So, 10c, avs Good. ' 217 N. Jackson R.R. WITHIN DRAFT AGE AVASHINGTON, Feb. 20. Defer red classification for railroad em ployes is under consideration be tween the war department and the railroad administration, it becamo known today.. . The war department obects to eiv- ing special consideration to railway employes as a class, insisting that the case of each man should be con sidered individually as to whether he is indispensable. This policy' does not satisfy the railroad administration, : which con tends that few railroad men are ac tually indispensable and that unless some uniform action is prescribed, local exemption board may be inclin ed to refuse deferred - classification to thousands of necessary employes wno nave no dependents. Nearly 500,000 railroad men are within the C ASTO R I A For Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years Live-wire Doings of City Buys McCurtaln Place. Fred . Miller has . bought the Mc Curtaln place in the Grove, and will take possession of the property about March 1. - Mr. McCurtaln will go to eastern Oregon, where he expects to locate. , . ... ' r- George Werner Home. ; -...George Werner, one of the nianr agor of the Antlers theatre, who has been residing in Portland during the past, few months where he is pianist at the . Hippodrome theatre arrived in . this city last evening and will re main here, until after the engage ment of "Cleopatra." Mr. Werner will furnish the music for the sDlen did film and this feature alone will ptrovean added attraction. : Social at Looking Glass. The bard time social and cafeteria supper given by the Looking Glass Merry Worker's club, at the Grange nan, .ireDruary 14, was a tremend ous success. Thanks to Mrs. George KusseU's untiring efforts and euid ance the hall was beautifully decor ated, in evergreens with re.d hearts hung at every . conceivable place The booth , where the - refreshments were served was certainly a "thing or peauty. , A white back grovnd showed the green and red trimmings off to the best advantage, while a large red heart at one end carried out the suggestion of a valentine fes tival. An attractive and amusing program was rendered after which the supper was served. A large crowd was present and after ' very one naa eaten their fill it was found that a sum of $23.30 was realized This will be turned over to the Red Cross society. : - x Have your duds cleaned- and press ed by Sloper, the cleaner and pressor. All work promptly attended to and satisfaction guaranteed. tf THEDA BAUA IN "CLftOPATRA" A T THE ANTLERS FEB,-23AND 88. : $m Cr :- jTHnlMA CIXOPATRA fc'wh" - - - ri nnrrinrrnnnnnnojijnnAj-irtj-ji.f , Sterling Character Upon the character and conservatism of your bank's otnoers and directors to a great extent depends the safety of your funds. If ' they are known as men of high integrity if they have a record as ; successful men In business If they are known as. conservative men ' in all things then you may rest assured that their bank is gov erned in conformance with a policy ot safety before everything else. -, Such are the men who govern this bank and your funds are abso lutely securt in their care. - : - The UMPQUA VALLEY BANK ; B-W. 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