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PAGE FOUR COTTAGE GROVE SENTINE! tfottaqe (Orore dentine The sole purpose of this law is to for attaining what wan said to be keep the car in sight so anyone close to 35 miles in the heart of will not run into it unaware. There the city across iuterseetions. These fore, what good purpose is served are the facts in this one case as Our July Clearance Sales will give you opportunities .-Publishers or who is protected by requiring they come to The Sentinel, although Unde Ä Smith.... Elbert Bede........ .........Editor one to keep his car lighted when The Sentinel is not disposed to di is- for real money-savings in keeping with similar sales held within the radius of the city lights pute Mr. Kern’s statement that i . h by this store in the past. The backward spring weather A first -elusa publication entered at or when from any other reason it some instances too much attention Cottage Grove as second-class matter is in plain sight 7 was paid to the letter of the law. not only kept on our shelves and racks much that we are By order of the council a sign has The Sentinel believes that tin Business Office......... 55 North Sixth been placed on either side of the case in which a driver was finei now compelled to clear—but we have also made reduc school house commanding the drivor for cutting a corner when he di« SUBSCRIPTION BATES to buckle down to 12 miles, re so to avoid striking a woman and tions on many staple brands of merchandise in demand Gue year.__ *2.25 I Throe month* 65c gardless of circumstances. child was an arrest made by a state Six mouth»- 1.15 | Single copy_ 5c the year around. Now, the sole purpose of this law official. Many of the signers of the is to protect school children. Three petition expressed the belief that Member of months of every year, two days of all traffic regulation should be by National Editorial Association Oregon Blate Editorial Association every week and sixteen hours of state officials. every day there are no children Oregon Newspuper Conference As to the motive of those who Laue County Publishers ’ Association there to protect and of the eight signed the petition referred to by hours of the school day the children Mr. Kem, The Sentinel cannot be FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1023 aro inside the school house for seven the judge when it publishes the ™ petition asked that all of them and are as safe from the news. Tho DISCUSSION OF TRAFFIC LAWS reckless driving of u speed maniac traffic regulation by. a special city as if they were in Patagonia. In traffic official be done away with, BY PETITION SIGNER. fact there is but about one hour of When the petition was presented In Camp, near Bandon, July 10.— each school day when the children to the council tho editor of The (To tho Editor,)—lu reading The are in any sort of danger. This be Sentinel, in order that tho news be . printed ' correctly, asked _ Sentinel’s report of the results of ing true, what good reason, either might tho petition asking the council to in equity or justice, is there in whether that was exactly what the dispense with the services of the pinching and fining one for driving petition meant and the one who speed cop, one might infer that the past the school house within the presented it replied that he thought And remember that back of each article stands this citizens of Cottage Grove are over 20 mile limit when there is no one it was. In printing tho news The whelmingly against law mid order there to protect* For two-thirds of Sentinel could hardly go beyond the store’s unswerving policy to give otdy such grades of and in fuvor of public traffic run tho year the school grounds are the statements contained in the petition ning wild. However, I believe this deadest place in Coltage Grove and and made by the representatives of goods as will keep our name in your mind as a trade conclusion would be erroneous, and for seven-eighths of tlm remainder those who presented the petition. there is no sort of danger to the As to the justice of speed limits mark both of satisfactory service as well as satisfaction that if a petition wore circulated asking for the imposition of severe student from traffic. What is need The Sentinel cannot agree with Mr. in the matter of price. penalties for cureless mid reckless ed is a sign similar to some I have Kem, even though the writer dis driving it would be as numerously seen in other places giving notice likes at times to observe the 30-milc that thero is a school house ahead limit. Because of the few who signed. Judging tho sentiment of other and to be careful. Then when one would take advantage of the lack signers by my own, I conclude it is caught driving recklessly when of a limit, because it is necessary wns a protest, not so much against scholars are on the grounds at play, to have a sure way of getting reck less speedsters without leaving them enforcement of the law us against pinch him and pinch him hard. After a good deal of experience grounds for argument, there must tho manner of enforcement. There seemed to bo no nttention whatever in driving and much observation I be a speed limit. To better illustrate our point, paid to the intent of the law but am convinced that any fixed num tho letter of it was enforced to the ber of miles as the speed limit is thero would be no harm in permit useless, if not detrimental to the ting Mr. Kem to discharge a fire most minute mid technical detail, Here are listed clearance items gathered from different regardless of circumstances or con just right of the traveler and the arm within the city limits, because parts of the store—each item and price representing a proper enforcement of the law. No he would do so carefully, but be ditions. genuine saving on staple and wanted merchandise in To make more clear my meaning, one cun fix any number of miles cause there are many others who season. I will cite a stnto law or two, also as tho safety limit. Twenty miles would not do so carefully, all must a city ordinance, which will like nu hour under certain conditions is bo forbidden that privilege. The Choice of one lot of cotton bathing suits, $1.25 to $1.75 wise cull attention to the necessity far more dangerous than 60 miles majority might drive carefully at value, for clearance......... ................................................. 95c of somo changes in both state mid under other conditions. No one can 40 miles but because n few would Most, of those items are reg These items Men’s nainsook unions, $1.25 value, each....................... 95c city laws, as well ns the manner of bo an adequate judge of safety not, and because it might bo diffi speed except the driver and he must cult for n traffic officer to prove ularly worth one dollar but picked at random enforcing the same. Men’s blue and white check jackets, each..................... 95c Under one provision of the state be governed entirely by tho condi recklessness, a certain speed must lor this clearance we have Odd lot women ’ s white rubber soled shoes and pumps, store and represent law, no drivor can puss n cross roml tions under which ho is operating. bo set as reckless driving for nil. 95c choice a pair................................................. reduced the [nice. Note the ular 50c to 75c values. Come at a greater speed than 12 miles an Tho law should have its penalties The ninny must often suffer because Women’s $1.25 silk stockings, black and brown, at..... 95c hour, although it may bo located on careless mid reckless driving re of the lack of responsibility of the items you are interested in today and see for yourself. few. gardloss of mileage and offenders in an open country where a car One lot new style women’s wash waists, each............... 95c and make a personal inspec One lot 50c to 60c wash coming from either direction cun lie should havo their licenses cancelled 95c Choice one lot men’s $1.25 silk neckties. soon for a quarter of a mile. Tho for n timo for tho first offense and HOUSES AND HOMES tion at the store. Choice one lot children ’ s coveralls, rompers, etc., $1.25 for the second it should bo can pur pose of this law is to prevent goods, choice yd. 39c and $1.35 values, each............................................. injury to persons and curs from col celled for all time. One lot 85c to 90c women’s , ■ A woman, asked why she allowed The road hog, speed maniac and lisions in crossing traffic. So long [ her husband and children to litter Choice one lot women’s $1.25 house aprons......... Regular 50c women’s lisle summer lisle union suits .69c as those are safe tho purpose of tho the driver who passes another car up every room in the house, replied: Choice men’s $1.00 to $1.25 work shirts............... vests, each......................... 39c on a blind curve should bo treated law is fulfilled. Therefore, what “Tho mark of little muddy feet One lot assorted pieces cut Choice one lot of cut glass, to $1.50 values........... good purpose is served by pinching likewise and the one who uses in upon the floor can be more easily Regular 50c women’s lisle glass, choice at................. 69c Men’s two-piece summer underwear, $1.30 value one for driving at a greater speed toxicants to excess should never bo 1 removed than the stain when those unions, each..—............... 39c when tho crossing is in an open grunted a license at all, for it is little feet go into the highways of One lot women ’ s $1.25 value silk camisoles ......... One lot baby shoes, broken country mid ho knows there is no only a question of time when the evil. The prints of little fingers One lot children ’ s gingham dresses .................... One lot 50c and 60c linen sizes, a pair ...................... 69c intoxicated driver will kill someone. upon the window pane cannot shut one present lint liiinselff stationery, a box............... 39c 1 note with pleasure that the re out tho sunshine half so much as There should be signs plaeed on One lot of boys ’ gingham either side of all cross roads an call was made without rancor or ill tho shadow that darkens the moth Our regular 50c brassieres, shirts, choice at................. 69c nouncing that fact mid blind cross fooling munifest upon tho part o f er ’s heart over the one who is but at each............................... 39c roads should bo so designated with anyone. This is us it should be. I a name through the coming years. One lot men ’ s black and tin* admonition to slow down there. think all believe tho council was And if my husband finds his home brown silk hose, a pair.. 69c 5-inch to 6-inch hair ribbon, If there is reckless driving nt these doing what they thought was for a refuge from care and trouble and one lot, a yd...................... 39c tho best but, us I havo already points, pinch them mid pinch them One lot men’s white hats 69c his greatest happinoss within its said, I think it was a ease of over- four walls, he can put his boots in hard. One lot men ’ s four-in-hand One lot of 50c to 75c value Another provision of tho law is, doing ii good thing when one was the rocking chair and hang his coat teckties, choice each ....... 69c toys, choice at arrimiod for tho purpose of pro yon must keep your lights going oa the floor any day in the week. nfler dark regardless of conditions. tecting someone who was home in And if 1 can stand it and he en lied. It got under the hide a little joys it I cannot see that it is any when another was pinched mid body’s business.’’ fined for cutting u corner, though ■* camping trip on Mosby vreek, five Presbyterian Sunday school, This sentiment will find lodg to meet competition in anything a i it wns done to keep from running young married women of this city their families mid friends, enjoyed print shop can produce. d town a womun mid child. It got ii ment in tho heart of every home 1 little deeper when tho magistrate loving person in the land. There ♦---------------------------------------------» enjoyed a theater party Saturday a picnic in the city park Tuesday lr evening followed by a slumber par evening. A basket lunch was spread t »* who assessed thè fino said by r his are women who spend their days for For the purpose of organizing n ty at the homo of Mrs. Marvin and a pleasant time was enjoyed. net that you must obey the le letter in endless drudgery to tho end that- girls ’ and young women ’ s commu of the law oven though you kill no speck of dust may be discov nity club, members of the girls’ Smith. Those who were included This is the first outdoor gathering in the pleasant time were Mrs. Har the class has held this year. ered in their houses; that no dis someone in doing ii. The best way to prevent array of any sort is over to be class of the Presbyterian Sunday old Dugan, Mrs. Victor Chambers, Thon it seems we should luivo and much of the hot weather & were entertained Wednesday Mrs. Peter Nelson, Mrs. Ivan War As a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. been a little more lenient with the found therein; that there be pro school disease is to kill flies vided a place for everything nnd night nt the home of Mrs. Robert I,. ner and Mrs. Marvin Smith. On P. ler Nelson, who are moving sooi. stranger within our gates. Ho came now today—I for dinner nt 6:30, which Sunday the women and their hus to Roseburg, members of tho S. T. rolling down tho highway seeing that everything be in its place. Stewart foretheyhave followed by organization nnd bands were dinner guests at the 8. elub mid their husbnnds picnicked signs scattered along the way which There are women who devote not a was social a chance to evening. While it is not Smith home. see at the steel bridge on Row river All informed him (lint tho si>eed limit only tho greater portion of their multi* the intention to make the elub Wednesday evening. <» ♦ <S> you need in the country was 30 miles mi hour lives to this selfappointed task, but solely ply. organization of the Pres The annual Masonic nnd Eastern to rid your mid in town 20 miles, hence ho was who impose its rest mints upon the byterian an church the idea originated Stnr picnic will be held Tuesday YOUR FACE. home not only of somewhat surprised mid a little rest of thoir families, who may or within tho group and they will evening, S. P. Watch Inspector July 24, on the Const fork Here when ho was pinched for pass may not appreciate tho fosults ob curry on n campaign for member A river near the N. W. White home. man's character shows in his tained. More often than not, hus Cottage Grove Oregon ing u street intersection nt n great bands and children do not appreci ship among nil the young women All Mnsons and their families and face, He can no more remove the or speed than 12 miles. of the city. Officers tvere elected all members of the Star and their indications than tho leopard can Lot the officers whoso duty it is ate a regime which places endless but all other insect* as well, la the girls decided to meet every families are invited. Tho women change his spots. If you are dis r? to enforce tho speed laws pinch mid restraint upon them every time they mid other week during the summer. No will go out in tho afternoon and the honest, the discerning eye discovers punish the careless mid reckless outer tho doors of their home. definite outlino of work will be men will follow after business hours. it upon your approach, no matter drivor to the limit mid I’ll venture Though she may appreciate a speck made but aside from doing commu The women nre asked to meet at how you disguise yourself. On the to say there will bo no protest. loss domicile and though she may nity work the girls hope to organ the Masonic hull at 2:30 o’clock. other hand, if you are honest, you not bo averse to having the reputa from anyone but the guilty. ♦ ♦ ♦ carry the sign of honesty with you. tion of being the neatest house ize a number of courses for their for the convenience of our O. M. KEM. EL VA MP I RO Is a vegetable insect pow Tho birthday anniversaries of A. If you are dishonest, and if you keeper in town, tho wise woman own benefit. Mrs. Robert A. Trask der that is absolutely harmless to animal* patrons. oi mankind but kills CocArnachss, H«.f- will not buy these at the expense mid Mrs. Robert L. Stewart were C. Spriggs and his son Earl, both of believe you can fool your friends— Ssffs, S/ofA«, Mosgui'rosa. Elina. Animat The Sentinel is not disposed to of the common comfort of her hus tho hostesses Wednesday night. which arc on the same day, were or even casual discerning acquaint Barber work in general. Spe and Elan' Lien, Anta, ate. argue with Mr. Kem. His state band and children. When BIIV she UVVB, does, Other sponsors from among the mar celebrated Wednesday when a group ances into thinking you honest—you cial attention given to chil Corns« In patent bellow bo« always rawly ments on the whole uro quite rea she creates an atmosphere in which ried women of tho city will be se of congenial neighbors and friends will fool no one but yourself. for Instanl use Gat a package today. dren. Pries 10 mate. sonable mid we believe represent wholesome uatural impulses, spoil- lected later. Officers of the new gathered with baskets of lunch mid ei the sentiment that would be We Sell It The Sentinel will assist you in iuneous cheer nnd good fellowship organization are Mrs. Fred Bennett, surprised the two with a delightful pressed by a majority of those w ho too frequently pine and die, mid ill president; Hazel Swanson, vice pres dinner and pleasant social evening. the preparation of any special ruled signed tho petition to which Mr which love itself, if it survives, ident, and Evelyn Voatch, secretary- ♦ ♦ ♦ or printed form. Give your home 630 Main. P, s. Bukowski, Prop. Kem refers. Members of M iz£«h_classofUie Jhn^jvirejgrin£sho£jwi o£2ortiinity^ ekes out a meager nnd barren ex- treasurer. Others present were Hal Tho Sentinel believes that the istence. And the energy which she lie Willits, Hazel. Führer, Ruth traffic problem has boon settled in expends in maintaining the admira Bode, Jessie Sandborn, Dolly Pitch TX» JY-rc a manner that will l>e satisfactory tion of other neat housekeepers er, Margaret Galloway, Beatrice to all concerned except those who might rather easily be employed in Leonard, Ermine Violette. Gladys insist that it is their privilege to not wholly unpleasant ways for a Chapman, Leona Meeks, Clara Mil drive to suit themselves regardless more noble and glorious purpose. no, Helene Newton, Rose, Emilio, Make of tho rght* of others mid those For, be it over so immaculate and Allee and Laura Haldeman. who aro so careless that they give shining, a house is only a house. It no thought to what damage their becomes a homo only when peopled Complimenting Mrs. Ernest Kurro. manner of driving may cause. with shining faces. And the elusive a bride of this month, Mrs. C. A. The Sentinel wishes to correct bluebird of happiness may take Kurro and daughter Miss Dorothy two or three statements nindo bv wing from the house which is so were hostesses Saturday afternoon Mr. Kem, or the impression which immaculate, so clean, nnd so rigidly for a kitchen shower. Many useful Four Next Goal his statements may give. orderly that there is no place in it and attractive gifts were received You havo finished high The signs nt the school house for the things which make houses < by tho young bride. Pink sweet school and, like all wide- were by the state, not by tho into homes. peas and rlarkia decorated tho awake Ki aduatea are look city. iw governing speed past rooms where the guests enjoyed the tug to college. the school house is a state law, not afternoon informally. Musical num LITTLE THINOS OF LIFE. a city law. The State of Oregon bora made pleasant entertainment The instructions given by Mayor offers you the best of for the guests who were Mrs. A. W. - - - — Bruud to the traffic officer wore: Why is it that we so easily forget Kime and - daughter tratnlug and a collegiate Geneva, Mrs. "Pay little nttention to minor of that the little things in life are II. O. Bennett and daughter Daisy. degree In the leading pur fenso» but when mi operator drives what make it easy or hard! A few- Mrs. W, I* Hatch and daughter mitts and professions, aa recklessly or carelessly, g< t*'t him pleasant words, a warm hand clasp, Jessie Sanborn, Mrs. J. V. Stewart, follows: I without . _ fear __ ___ or ___ favor.'' _ Tl .'he rec u cordial letter, are simple things, Mrs. Fred Motter, Mrs. E. W Engineering, Agriculture, Coni ords of tho police court will show but they are mighty in their infill Armes, Mr*. H. W. Titus, Mrs. M. merce, Forestry, Home Eco that no fines were imposed for once on the lives of those about us, P. Garoutto and Miss Myrtle Pott*. nomics, Military Science and minor offenses. In one or two cnsos adding a ray of hope to ninny dis ♦ ♦ ♦ Tactic», Mining, Pharmacy, a drivor wns fined for exceeding consolute hearts, giving a bit of Dorothy Jackson ’* sixth birthday Vocational Education, mid tho speed limit post the school courage to disappointed, weary ones anniversary last Friday was an on Music. house, which may seem unreasonable nnd helping to make our ov^n lives joyable occasion for the small miss Student life at the College until it is explained that the drivers sweeter nt the same time. Few peo and for a number of her little who raised all the fuss drove up ple realise how much the little at friend* who shared tho pleasure of is rich In opportunities for leadership mid personal Maia street at n upeeti which wnn tentions of every day life mean to an anniversary celebration with her. culture. i estimated by business men «ho their associates in the home, tho Game* were plaved on the lawn at wore witnesses to have been more church, the business place. It in gen tho home of tor. and Mrs. W. than 30 mitai an hour. Th»' traffic erally a luck of consideration which I* Darby. Dorothy's grandparent*. FALL TERM OPENS officer could not get to them in makes one forget tho tiny pleas The children who spent the after SEPTEMBER 28, 1923 time to “get'* them for the viola antries, but lack of consideration is noon together wore Margaret Short. lion on Main street nn«l took ad really oae form of selfishness. anil Mary Elizabeth Ijksswell. Izvis For information write to vantage of tho «p«»»'»! limit paat the selfishness ¡a not considered a de Morse, Toni Kem, John Wesley THE REGISTRAR school houne io «»'prehend them. sirable quality. Remember that the Ebert, Henry Wynne, Billy Belli While they were fined for driving little things of life, either good or well. Jerome Scott and Margaret Oregon Agricultural College at what may have been a moderate bad, count for more with those we and Dorothy Jackson. *peed paat tho Rchool houao, their love than we ever know, and we ♦ ♦ ♦ Corvallis real offt'nae, which could not b»» should bo watchful of our actions While thoir husbands were enjoy jl« »7« proved by tho traffic officer, waa and our word*. ing the American Ix-gion week end A Weekly Newspaper With Plenty of Backbone 69( Fly Time Is rs • Disease 1 ime 39c « SOCIETY Jewelry, Watches Watch Repairing MENDENHALL Flies Shower Bath Imperial Barber Shop KEM’S for DRUGS O. A. C. The Sentinel wants the news. If you know a news item of interest phone it to 159-J I