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immSJJ DMLX UIHUNi?, MEDFORD, ORKHOX, FHIDAY, FEBRUARY. 5, 4909
Medford Daily Tribune
Official I'apiT of 1 1" '"'y f Med t. rd.
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APPLES ana jfJiiAits ana a 11 KinaB 01
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YAKIMA VALLEY NURSERY
Largest Commercial Nursery in Urn Pacific
Northwest. Not, ni tl,e combine. d."ipetes with .
all first-class nurseries
L E. HOOVER, Agent
MEDFORD, OREGON.,
COLLAR PIN SETS
MARTIN J. REDDY'S
THE JEWELER
WIIKHH THE QUALITY LS ALWAYS RIGHT.
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Fine Wat oh and Jewelry Repairing a Specialty.
Published kvitv pvfniiiy iwept Suint.iv.
M K DKOR 1) l II B L I H M I N O . .C O M I A N Y
Oborob Fhtmam. Kilit'iraml Manager
Admitted as Second OIhsh Matter in the I'n-.'offii-c at
.Mod ford I )i('L"iii.
HliH.SCltlPTION UATliS.
()n month, h ni.1 etrri.r. MM dim your, by uiail...
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CO-OPEUATIOS I'UOinTMll.K I'Oll 1-MtMEIlS.
Anyone reading the annual report d' Secretary Wilson
can hardly fail to get the impression that the veteran head
of the agricultural department is something ol a limn
uplifter ''himself. For twelve years he has tailored tor tiu
advancement of agriculture in all its aspects and for thf
betterment of rural conditions in iimimieruble ways, Giv
ine an account of his stewardship, Secretary Wilson de
clares that during his administration "agriculture has
made wonderful progress and permanent advances, and
that the farmer of the medium and better sorts, in mat
ters of information, intelligence, and industry, has thriven
mightily." The farmer has solved the problem ot national
sustenance by increasing food production, according to
Orchard and Farm; he has developed larger efficiency in
what may be called the financial management of agricultu
ral enterprises, and he has established himself and fam
ily in pleasanter ways of living. His uplift is not among
the things that are to come; it has already arrived.
Elements of the agricultural transformation Mr. Wil
son has witnessed in the last doen years, and to which his
department has largely contributed are many, but there is
one. of them deserving special mention on account or its
economic importance, and that is the spread of co-operation
among farmers. Contrary to his reputation, says the
secretary, the farmer is a great organizer. It is estimated
that the numbers of farmers' co-operative associations is
75,000 with a total membership of :i,00l,(K0. representing
one-half the cultivable lands of the country.
The lines along which farmers more especially develop
ed co-operation are fire, livestock, and tornado insurance,
with' about 2,(HK),(H)() policy holders; butter and cheese mak
ing, irrigation, the warehousing of grain and cotton, tele
phone service, and co-operative buying and selling. The
buying is conducted mostly by co-operative stores and more
extensively by groups of farmers, who buy potatoes, wheat,
and other products for seed, or who buy from certain mer
chants and manufacturers under an agreement Tor dis
count from regular prices.
Associations to regulate, promote and manage the de
tails of selling products of co-operating fanners are found
in all parts of the United States. There is co-operation
for selling by the growers of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and
berries; by livestock men, by the producers of cotton and
tobacco, wheat, sweet potatoes, flax, oats, eggs, poultry
and honey. Farmers co-operate to sell milk for city sup
ply, to sell wool, cantaloupes, celery, cauliflower, citrus
fruits, apples, and so on with a long list.
"In addition to the associations for purely economic
purposes, there are many others for educational or social
improvements, giving opportunity lor exchange ot ideas
and for comparative study of farm methods. The eco
nomic associations, however, are destined to play an in
creasing role in the country's agricultural life. Some of
them have come into unpleasant notice by reason of the
lawlessness of some of their members in the night-riding
districts of the south, but in spite of their lawlessness they
have an economic reason for being, which will survive when
the unruly members have been brought into submission.
The formation of these associations shows that the farmer
has felt the moving spirit of the times, which is co-operation
and organization. By closing up ranks lie will be bet
ter able to hold his own in the economic struggle: he will
no. longer be at the mercy of both buyer and seller. It is
a movement of immense significance, both nationally and
agriculturally.
... BUTTE FAIJ.S ITEMS.
Ueorge Albert has fjune on n visit
to Boilu, Idaho, nml wilt likt'ly riMiiam
several months.
J. II. Miller, mill iimiiAKi'i, walked
fioui the Kails tit MMlfnid and dot-a not
l.aaker after cuvh I'lporicnoe ngitin, :ir
he foucd the ruads in very bud shape
for pleasant walking.
E. 1). Colby of llrownsboro, whu hup
kwn kquite aick nn.t confined to bin
bod, wo are glnd to report as somewhat
improved. The neighbors Intely ren
dured him aud family timely assist
ance by providing a goo-lly supply of
wiater wood, as thr winter store Inid
tip by Mr. Colby was Almost eihaust
C.1 and he was unable to secure more
un aecount of hta sickness. Ho is very
thankful for Much neighborly net.
T. A. Hall of llrownsboro spent Sat
tirday aud Sunduy in Medford. lie re
ports tbo roads as drying up sineo the
heary winds.
- Heulah Hildreth has returned from the
I'poa Bay rouutry, gind to get back
to the land of warranted sunshine.
. Seott Claspill is dowu in the valley
after supplies for his store.
. J. U. Miller has returned from u
business trip to Medford.
Mr. Mathea of Hntto Kails, who bus
lately bought property, took a trip to
Medford during the week. He reports
Mr. Hughes, who was occidenta'S -hot,
as improving very muoh.
The Uniform Hank of the Fraternal
Brotherhood will meet in Scuttle licit
year and will be encanied on the
grounds of the Alaska Yukon Cacifie
eirjoaition.
NEGRO PUOILIST SAID
TO BE DEAD IN PRISON
l"im.AIKl.lMll., !., r'eb. I. Mys
i. -y surrounds the reported attempted
.it t ide of Juek Hlackburn. a negro pug
lisi. who is in M-iyamensilig prison
awaiting trial for murder. The prison
officials lire silent, (leneral St. flair
Mulliollaiid, prison inspector, says the
report is untrue.
If Hlackburn is dead, as some reports
have it, his body is supposed to be in
the prison hospital. Poison, not hanging,
is tho means which the negro used in
the nttetopt on his life, nccording to a
rumor in circulation today.
It is said a woman visited Hlackburn
a few days ago and slipped him a vial
containing poison, which he swallowed
in his cell last night. No confirmation
o fthis report can be obtained at Moya
mousing.
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SOCIALISTS WOUNDED
IN CLASH WITH POLICE I
I
UANOVKK, tlermntiy. Felt. (. So
ei;tli!tlr tirtnotiHtrntiimi held lltTO lotlllV
in prnt"t n:.i ust tin Prussian t'hvtton
ti:ws resulted in :i t'nlli.i.m between
thf KitfiiiliHtci .nut tlit police. He t ween
-0 unit 'Mi iM'rs.ms wi-re wounded.
The Northern Pueif if r:t Urn;..! wilt
have mure th:in 100 n.Mttionnl pitmen
ger coaches to take care of the extra
travel to Seattle next year during the
progress of the Almkri Yukon Pacific
exposition.
Does not
do its
work and
serve the
public on
paper
More Light for Less Money
Sixty. pee per cent of electric current. saved by using
' TUNGSTEN" LAMPS. "' ' '
32 Caudle Power Edison Lamp uses 110 r -Watts
per hour and would use in 1000 hrs.
110 Kilowatts which at locts. a Kilowatt $11
32 Candle Power Tungsten Lamp uses :
40 Watts perhour aud would use in 1000
hours 40 Kilowatts which at 10c a Kilo-" ;
watt C: -4
Net Saving in kxw hours in favor of 1 the
Tungsten Lamp $ 7-
Rogue River Electric Co.
Nii'-ressors to Condor Water it Power Co.
Office. m West Seventh Street. , . Phone No. 355.
Opposite the Big Electric Sign.'
WANTED
Timber and Coal Lands
Apply to
B. H. Harris & Co.
MEDFORD OREGON
Office in Jackson County Bank'Upstairs
Local
Confidence
Induces Gitizens of Medford
to grab many of the Best
Things on the market this
winter
Don '1 imagine for a moment that our local citizens
don't, recognize a good thing when it offers. Did
you ever trade horses 'with any, of thcn'i'f Take our
advice, and don't, risk it. Good sense will dictate
that, it is in order to follow their lead in investing in
Medford property, however, for they see the hand
writing on the wall. Medford is on the verge of a
lioom. Interview us and we'll tell you why this is
the right lime to buy Medford city property.
ROGUE RIVER LAND COMPANY
Inhibit Building, Medford, Oregon.
, Medford Iron Works y
E. G. TROWBRIDGE, Propi i. tor.
FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS
AI1 -kinds of.Engir es, praying Outfits, Pumps,,
, i B(.:.'ei.. and Machinery. 't . ;
.Agents in SrtlivW Oregon forHt ' " V
.. FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO.
S(:ito lt;poBitcrv. .
Established Wtisi't
Highest Attainment In
Systematic Banking Service
Tli .lufkstJii (,'iniuty Huok reKpuctfult.v
' Rolicits your ucuuuut, vuliject to yimr
'.cheek, with' the strunest iiuruutou of
ttafVt.v and ifffieicot-y.
. , Vt offer Um. hiyliesl HttatiitiiDiit in
Kysteniatic hanking sti vico, which a
wires the great eat care in every fiuan
cial traiisueliuii, with this obliging in
stitution. , 1
Capital and Surplus . 1S5f000' JTy W. I. VAWTER, PrMent.
T?esourf?s $700,000- ' G- R- LINDLEY.. Chier.
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EVERY ONE HAS THEIR OWN
TROUBLES
Especinlly the man ibo buys suit
of cloUiing.ar .yvcrooat initdto fit any-'
one that wants to buy. Th maa who
has his garments mado to order by aa
iip-to date tailor never has any traubla
with the fit, finish or general "get up"
of bis clothing. It n :t only fits uar-
fectly, but gives you a style and indi
viduality acquired ii no othr way
when made at '
J. A. Kreuzer Co.
Importers andT silos
PALM BUILDING, MEDFOBD, OB.
C. E. Hllilnger
A. C. Randall
Rogue River Investment Co.
FRUIT LANDS
s, Sub-Oivldera and Developers Bogue Blver Valley Or
. chard Lands. -(!h)ine
fruit lands, booring and yoniig orchards in small aud
iargu tracts, for sale. . ,
Vn plant and care for orchards aud guarantee property to
tM1 is uprcsentod.
Experience Not Necessary tor
those who purchase through us. They socura the advise and
services ot a consulting horticulturist, an expert on fruit cul- -ture
in all its branches, who for several yens has exceled in
the growing and shipping of fruit in the Bogue River valley,
record ciops, record packs, record prices.
' . i i i North D Street, Medford, Oregon
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YOU OUGHT TO KNOW
the exi-elletico of the meals that are
cooked at the EincricU Cafe if you
haven't already rsgalt-l yourself with
some of the delicion& ditties that, are
served here. If you h iven 't partaken
of them, there is a treat awaiting you
that yon "will want to repent often. A
meal at the "Emeriek ie an experience
that will make you t;y, like Oliver
Twist, for more.
The Emeriek Cafe
Open All Night
Mt'DFORD SASH & DOOR COMPANY
PHONE 2291.
Window Frames, Oak Veoeered Doors, with Rerel Plate, carried to stock cheap.
Office Fixtures am) all kinds of Planing Mill Work, including Turned Work
B'i'1 Fancy Grills.
F STKEKT. HKTWKEN SIXTH AND 8 KVENTH STREETS.
Urene 3fampton 3sxxcs
Instructor of "piano. llst 511106
Slulo at 3ltlaac4. Hotlb Oraagc Strtt
Compare
the Quality
'. K. KN'YAKT Prosidint.
.1. A. I'KKHY, Vice I'n-sidont.
.IOHN- S. ORTH. Cashier.
V. B. JACKSON, Ass't Cashier.
THE MEDFORD NATIONAL BANK
MEDFORD,
O B .
CAPITAL - - $50,000
SURPLUS - - 10,000
Safety Boxes For Rent. A GeneralEank
in Bus. ness Transacted. We
Solicit Your Patronage.
H is, and always has
been our aim to supply
oar customers with
goods of the highest
quality and to that end
we nre alwavs ridding
uality to our lino. The
cition of "preferred
stock" makes our line
of high j-ade ('armed
Goods moat complete.
Our service always the
bit and. erery accom
given our customers.
Allen & Reagan
Groceries, Chinaware, Fruit
and Feed