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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
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' 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
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R. M. C, WHITE AND ALL COLORS ....... . 10c
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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
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