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About Jacksonville post. (Jacksonville, Or.) 1906-19?? | View Entire Issue (Nov. 17, 1917)
JA CKSOiï VIL I h POS 1- : Oficial Paper ot the City oí Jacksoni '.lie, Orey i. , } An Ambulance Driver í A weekly newspaper published every Saturday at the '-minty seat of Jack o County, Oregon. D. XV. B agshaw , Editor and Publisher By F. A. MITCHELL Entered as second-class matter June 22. 1907, at the m t office at Jacksonvill Oregon, under Act of C ingress of March 3, 1'72. (Copyright, 1917. Western Newapnper Union./ h. —----------- ----- SATURDAY. NOV EM HER .If. ^r If J 7 Jiiiiinli- Tlirmkiiioiton, .when tin world’s wnr broke ««it, um- Inspired SUBSCRIPTION: One year by mail $1.50. Advertising rates furnished on i by patriotism to be In it. The l ulled In taking over the business of the old firm, after it had application. .States did not at first show uny dis I served the people of this community several years, it was position to cuter the fray, so Jimmie ! eotlld pot enlist In a lighting regiment, with one aim and ideal in view: to give the people of i But he could drive an ululmlaiice, and Americans who went over to assist I the western allies usually joined an this section ambulance corps. This was the best Jimmie could do to make a soldier of dtp himself without fighting under n for eign Hug. Well. Jimmie sailed for France and in due time found himself at the front. Keynote of the Splendid Work the Y.M.C.A. Does Among The only comfort he anticipated from to Meet Their Every Need: This desire you will find driving mi ambulance instead of light Our Men In Uniform Is Keeping Them In ing in the trenches was that he would has been attained, if you will be in less danger. But when he en Touch Wiih the Folks at Home. tered upon Ins duties lie found that In war there is danger lor every one. One day while driving a load of wounded it shell burst near his am bulance and took away his rl; and ankle. When he recover« his wound lie was discharged turned to Ills home In the States. Everything at lowest possible prices consistent with the Now Jimmie was entitled to the en- coniiunis due heroism Just as much as any other hero, lb' had a decoration, prevailing markets. and he walked on a cork foot au<i Come and we will show you how “The World is Grow- ankle. All heroes In war do not receive the Kame treatment, circumstances having ing Better” at n great deal Io do with the matter. Time removes many of them from the public memory, of the heroes of the war between the Stales only a few of the central figures are now household words. On the northern side, the names of Grant, Sherman and Sheri dan are about all that are generally known. There never was a hero of Phone 142. The People's Store. that or any other war who died of disease. A man must be killed in bat tle to be a dead hero. Jimmie Throckmorton was confi dent on returning to his home that he would be appreciated lor the work he had done, lie lmd gone to the war from n large city, and absence from n numerous throng Is not noticeable. Jimmie was walking along a crowded street in citizen’s dress after Ids re »2* •Î* 2*4* 4* *♦*•»* 4* *r 4*4* 4* Weather Report. turn. He wore an overcoat that cov Turkeys Reach Troops Abtca:' Molo, Game«, Good Reading and Correspondan«« Facilities In Y. M. C. A. ered liig decoration button ami no one Building. would have noticed tlmt the leather With the American Army in Fiance over Ills rigid foot covered cork in Following is the report of U. S. Vol stead of flesh and blood. Il«' met n i Monday, Nov. 12-A large shipment of unteer Cooperative Observer, E. Britt; Do you know how soon .your trees friend and they stopped for a brief turkeys, mince meat, cranberries, nuts President Says Work Of Jacksonville, for month of Oct. will cease bearing well unless yiu chut. raisins, oranges and sweet potatoes for Latitude42 deg. 18. min. north; longi “ Hello, Jim," said the friend. “ Do change your methods? Vital Importance. the Thanksgiving dinner of the Ameri tude 123 deg. 5 min. west. Do you know the best way to put a you expect to be drafted?’’ can soldiers has arrived in France. It “ They wouldn't take me; I've got a run-down prune orchard on its feet? will be distributed among the various President Wilson, in giving his un Do you know how to gain a year in cork foot.” instruction centers and villages where Date Maximum «Minimum Precipita- "What are you giving me?" qualified support to the national cam- the body-building of your younr trees "True. I’ve been to the war and the troops are billeted. Other ship lion paign which the Y. M C. A. has irau- and bring them into bearing a year ear 1 77 4«) ments will follow. ha<1 my foot shot off.” gurated to raise $35,000,000 for war lier? 2 85 44 Jimmie had much trouble In con 90 44 3 work among the enlisted men of the How long will your fruit spurs con vincing his friend of the truth of Ills 93 4 44 army and navy, says in a letter ad- tinue to bear? Turks Make Stand 20 Miles statement. The man didn't know thut 79 58 5 dressed to John R. Mott, general sec- I f you want to learn the answers to Jim hml been out of the city. Jim 78 48 6 From Jerusalem rotary of the association, that tho work these and other bjg questions of suc was working up some Interest In him 87 44 7 88 46 of the Y. M. C. A. is of v’tal import cessful orcharding come to the O. A. self as n soldier when he mentioned 8 80 47 9 ance and should engage the support of C. Pruning School, December 10 to 15. i the fact tlmt he had been an atnbu- 45 79 10 i lance driver. all the people. His letter, which was London, Nov. 12-Turkish troop» 76 44 11 said his friend, “ I thought "Oh I" sent from the White House, November which have been retreating before the 12 6Z 45 you were a soldier," and passed on Whale Meat on Dining Cars. 13 40 12, is as follows: 71 with n “So long. Anyway, you’ve es- British advancing in Soutnern Pales- 14 76 41 “My dear Dr. Mott: The special cam t ne are organizing for defense in the wiped the draft.” 15 43 71 paign for thirty-five million dollars 20 miles vicinity of Hebron, about Jimmie moved away, cognizant for 16 Whale meat has become a popular 61 38 which the Y. M. C. A. lias inaugurated delicacy on railroll I diners, according tlie first time of the fact that the man south wert of Jerusalem, says an official 17 30 61 18 is of vital importance to rhe work of to a report made at the recent conven who does bls duly to Ids country statement today. British mounted 34 70 19 69 36 increasing the contentment and efficien i tion of railroad commissary superinten should not look for u reward In the troops are continuing to push forward 20 74 3o plaudits of those he fights for. cy of our citizen army; is fundamental dents at Chicago. in some sectors. 72 40 21 lie received other reminders of this to making morals the basis of military 22 40 70 How this new food product may be fact. One person, noticing Ids decora When you spend your dollar tn morale, and should engage the gener made particularly palatable is shown 23 65 40 tion button. isked him if It was th« 1 24 1500 Patients Treated In town you SEE WHERE IT 60 38 oih support of all our people. by a recipe invented by Otto Schiffner, badge of the Sons of the Revolution. 25 64 35 GOES. “1 bespeak for it a unanimity nnd a steward on a Southern Pacific Ogden Another asked if It wns th«* badge of 26 61 37 Camp Lewis Hospitals !• unity <>f effort aid of gifts to speed Route diner. Schiffner gives the recipe a t'otifederate Camp. Finally Jim It stays IN TOWN. 27 35 58 59 28 thia patriotic Hixl practical work for as follows: 26 Camp Lewis, Tacoma, Wash., Nov. It will COME BACK TO YOU I told inquirers that his gramlfnther 31 29 64 ward to abumlant and complete sue- I “Cut the whale meat and pound it had been a pirate ami tin* badge was 13—Although the base hospital at Camp in some way. 63 33 30 cess. given his progenitor for long service Lewis has a capacity of 1500 patients, When you spend it out of town well. Roll in bread crumbs and fry in 64 34 31 I under Hie skull ami bones flag. Cordially and sincerely yours, it is practically full, say medical offi fat. Season to taste. ” it is gone, NEVER TO RE But all this was a bngatelle to what cers. A large number of patients are Woodrow Wilson.” j Dining car patrons proclaim the new TURN. , happened to Jimmie when lie fell In men who voluntarily receive minor op Temperature—mean max. 72 09; mean I dish delicious. ¡love. He hml suffered so acutely for erations in order to fit themselves for ❖ You KEEP YOUR EYE + min. 40.09; mean 56.09; Max 93. on 4. I having driven wounded men from the V. S. Army Airmen Eri military duty. There are but few ser on Your Dollar When -? Minimum, 30, on 17. Greatest daily Deputy Sheriff Fires .1/ battlefield, both In th«' loss of limb mid i ious cases, but a considerable number from a want of appreciation, that he You TRADE WITH THE I range, 49. Total precipitation .0 ga ye German» In Aer I HOME MERCHANT. inever mentioned his military service of minor accidents. Alleged Shirker. I inches, Greatest in 24 hours, , .Oin., to liis enamorlta. She asked him why X ial Hatties. Number of days ’ with 01. Seattle, Wash., Nov. 13 When 4-:-4*++++4-!-4-:-++4--i"S-4-H-+++i.++. on Io1 didn't go to the war. and Instead of more precipitation, 0. ( clear, inch or Prohibition Is Defeated In puty Sheriff E. Abrams accosted telling her that he hml been there, in1 27; partly cloudy, 3; cloudy. 1. J. Quinn ami James Dawson on said lie had enlisted, but had been With the American Army in Erance. i State Of Ohio. Total snowfall inches Nov. 14 -American army »viators have street Inst night and askei them to tired from the army because he wns lame. Precipitation for season. participated in bombing raids over Ger show their registration cat «Is, one of To Make A Meny Chris ’ mas Jimmie got engaged In th«' spring Precipitation for last season many and have been doing observation them opened fire on him. Abrams r« - ind in the early summer followed Ills ('il i-imati, Nov. 13-Prohibition has Seasonal average duty at various points of the buttle turned the fire, shot Quinn in the n -ci Ounce to i.nke ---------- . < Of course, and handcuffed Dawson. Abrams re tlier«’ was plenty of boating. . Jimmie's cern • feared in Ohi > by a m j--rity < f E. B ritt , No $2.00 that you can spend in Christ line. ! Cooperative Observer- The aviators are officers of the regu ceived a slight flesh would. Q linn is girl was very fond of paddling. Noth- 1723 votes, according to official retums mas-present giving will go further than a subscription for The Youth’s Com lar army, some of whom had been (ly ' i'l the hospital, but is not seriously ing would do but they must go ennoe- from ad counties. ------- —.»qp». ■ - Ing. Tlie girl was a good swimmer, panion. Look over your long list and ing before the United Stab's entered wounded. W A but Jim couldn't swim at all. In New Quarters Wanted To House see how few things on it are certain to Rioting Is Begun In The the war. Others of them are men who . hanging places they upset the canoe. be as eagerly treasured during every have been cn duty at training cen Commerce Commission Can Oil Field Strike. The girl struck out beautifully, but Poslcffice at Bend. one of the fifty-two weeks of 1918. ters. on looking about for her lover saw Make Joint Fates. Acquaintance with it soon ripens into No casualties among the American only on«' foot limiting on the surface. lasting friendship, /or it has that rare airmen have been reported, although Houston, Texas, Nov. 12—The first She swam for It ami righted Its owner. Bend. Or., Nov. 13 —Bids have been and priceless quality among periodicals enemy airplanes have fired .heavily up trouble of the oil field workers strike The cork was so much lighter than asked this week for a new postoffice Washington, Nov. 12 The interstate any part of his body that It stayed up on them. — character,— and the character cf The was reported yesleidav, Beven strike i commerce commission, the supreme while th«' rest of him went down. lease. The floor space required will be Youth’s Companion has made fast breakers in the Goose creek field hav .court held today, has authori y to com Holding Ills head above water, she about twice that at the present quar friends for it all round the world. ing been attacked and beaten. Produc Some Stitt Problems For pel railroads io establish through routes supported him to the landing, which tets The bids are to be opened No The Companion alone is $2.00, but ers in the held have asked that martial vember 27. The building will have to and joint rates in connection with oth was close at hand. Fruit men To This was tli<> crown of ignominy for be ready for occupancy on March 2 of the publishers make an Extraordinary law be declared. er carriers. Jim’s prld«' in his service to his next year when the present lease ex Double Offer The Youth’» Companion and McCall’s Magazine together for country. Uneasy Feeling pires. Mill Strikers Back on jobs. Corvallis. Or., Nov. 15 - Why some On«' evening Jim took his girl to a $2 25. apple orchard» 6 to 8 years old have no Lebanon, Or , Nov. 11 The Lebanon ’eeture on the war by one who wns Our two-at-one price offer includes: crop w’hiie others in the same locality, division of the Crown Willamette Pa fnmtlf'ir with what was going on nt Mollata Men Have Accident. 1 The Youth’s Companion —52 issues ' “Why did you discharge your new of the same age on the same soil, are per company began operation« yester the front, lie lmd sei •«•n Jim at work stenographer?’’ of 1918. there and dragged him up on the pint heavily loaded? day after being idle for two weeks as form mid tolil the amlleuce what n “She was too efficient.” 2 All the remaining issues of 1917. Why some varieties tend to have a the result of the recent striae. The Molalla, Or.. Nov. 13-Leo Shaver, hero he was. A spec« h was culled for 3 The Companion Home Calendar for , "I never heard of a case like that be crop every year while others do not? employes who have returned to work ami Jim Mid: of this place, was pinned under h s au 1918. fore.” Have you ever tried open pruning, are being guarded by special offieets, l adles and gentlemen. If a man tomobile and William Toula >n, his bro 4 McCall's Magazine—12 fnshi« n num-! “Well, that’s why I had to let her and do you know when and h «w to do who are near the mill to maintain ord goes to wnr for any o'her than patri ther in-law, who was riding with him, go. Why, that young woman was so hers of 1918. All for only $2,25. it? er in case of a riot. Four carloads of otic r> nsen«. he is il fool. was thrown out of the machine when blamed competent I expected to find THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Can von tell when i tree - starting paper was shipped from here last it we- a very short speech, but the auto turned over on a bridge near myself married to her at any motn- much to the point into a decline? week Silverton. Neither was seriously hurt. Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass. int.-’ i A Store That Could be Depended Upon Call and see the Splendid Lines now on Display in our Store Jno.M. Williams Co. Oregon Jacksonville 7 t i J «
