The Ashland advertiser., January 06, 1897, Image 1

The Ashland Advertiser.
nonarch of the Amateurs.
VOL. IV
ASHLAND, JACKSON COUNJY, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1897.
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For Low Interest Rates
In reference to altering the legal rate
of intvrc«t in* this state, regarding
which we published a short article in
last issue, an Astoria banker thus ex­
presses his sentiment:
BETTER PREPARES YOU
“I should like to say that there are
FOR THE DAY’S WORK
some reasons that may not have oc-
THAN A . . . .
cured to the writer why nfoney cannot
yet lie had from banks in Oregon at 6
Nice
per cent, but which are very evident to
any one engaged in the banking business.
Tender Steak
These are, first, lack of high-class, quick­
Purchased of - -
F ly convertible security, and, second, the
universal lack of promptness in paying
KLUH & CRISLER, ? principal or interest that prevails here,
- - DEALERS IN - -
A and which in the Eastern states would
prevent the borrower from getting a
Fresh and Cured f]eats, 0 second
loan.
If any man in Oregon will furnish
flAIN STREET.
high-grade municipal or other bonds, or
staple products in store, as collaterial,
that can be sold at an hour’s notice, and
Two Doors North of the Post Office.
wiii be prompt to the day in paying in­
terest and principal when due, I think
he can borrow at 6 per cent, or near it,
but there are very few’ such, while the
good banks are full of monev which the
people wish to borrow on shady indorse­
ments, and then come around, two or
Notions and Tinware
three weeks after the loan is due, and
expect an extension as a matter of
AT LOWEST PRICES. course.”
Nothing
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And forest deeps are there ;
Soft winds are in the woods:
And noble trees.grow where
Extend the sun-kissed F woods.
She whispered me, and then
The widening Arch .of Night
Was glorified, as when
An angel takes her flight.
January 1, 1897.
L kostine ;
Investigate and be Convinced.
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At the present time, when k)W- prices
prevail,;tne farmer, orchardist or vine-
yardist who handles his routine work, as
well as his crop, the most cheaply and
expediently, is the man who shows the
best profit for the’ year. It therefore
follows that since the Ajax Coal Oil ’Gas
Engine is the latest, best and cheapest
power obtainable, that Palmer & Rey,
San Francisco, Cal., are in a position
to help you add materially to the net
profit of your ranch. Investigate and be
convinced.
The Oldest Postmaster.
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Strode’s Mill, Muftiin county, Penn.,
claims the distinction of having the
longest service postmaster in the United
States. His name is Joseph Strode, his
age is 82 years, and he has served in his
present capacity since 1845.
Despite
administration changes and party agita-
The “Invincible** Buttes.
tation, he has held his position in the
The Butte, Montana, football team little village office since appointed under
passed through Ashland in a special car Polk’s administantion.
attached to Sunday evening’s overland,
Registered flail flatter.
returning
home
from
San
Francisco.
Edith G. Porter’s
New Year’s day, they played a match
A new rule of the United States mail
game with the Olympic team, resulting service will soon go into effect. Under
Millinery
in a score of 16 to 4, in favor of the the present conditions the government
Store.
3 Olympics,
which defeat was rendered assumes no liability upon registered
more crushing to the “giants” when it is mail matter, but under the new ruling
stated that, the Butte’s were classed as a valuation must be placed upon all reg­
professionals, and hereafter barred from istered matter and the government will
contests with amateur teams. The game assume a liability in the sum of $10 upon
played was one for charitable benefit, each package registered.—Klamath Rep­
$1500 being given to the advancement of ublican.
No Trouble to Show Goods.
that work in the city.
The classification of the Montanas is a
Advertised Letter List.
Ashland House Block. new
one, until the present time a profes­
List of letters remaining uncalled for
sional football never having been heard
of. An appeal has been made for the in the Ashland, Oregon, Post Office,
January 4, 1897:
removal of the title.
MAIL ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT
Carter, Fred,
Crane, E. D.,
ATTENTION
A Voice In the Night.
Slater, Miss L.
Persons calling for same will please
Alma ! Who spoke that name;
say
“advertised.”
A voice out in the night?
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W. H. B runk , P. M.
Borne on the breeze it came
DtAltWS IN
Down from the azure bright.
“White man make all de laws toe suit
My mother’s voice I hear
hisself,” said Rasmus. “’Cose,” assent­
Out here beneath the stars;
ed Moses. “Jis’fo’’zample: Man steal
As I wait the glad New Year,
my dawg las’ week, an’ I fine out dat
In th’ light of th’ glowing stars.
dawg ain’t propiitty. But chickens am
Eggs, Flour, Feed, Grain,’
Sroputtv
an’doan’ yo’ fergit it!”—In-
Again I feel her breath
ianapolis
Journal.
Tjpon my cheek and brow :
Il FRUITS,
Her mother hand stealeth
II VEGETABLES, ETC.,
Tommy.—Pop what is a misanthrope?
Across my anxious brow.
Tommy’s pop.—A misanthrope, my
Then calm she whispered me:
A. Millsap’s Old Stand,
boy, is a man who thinks life isn’t
Beyond those starry lights *
worth
living, and who kicks like a steer
MAIN STREET,
Is Summer’s shoreless sea;
And isles; and moon-warmed nights. when he has to die.—Cleveland Leader.
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POLEY & CO
Groceríes, Poultry,