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COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1923 PAGE FOUR <£ottage tòrove Sentinel A Weekly Newspaper With Plenty of Backbone Bede 4 8inith__________ Publishers Elbert Bede ...---------------------- Editor A first-class publication entered at Cottage Grove as second class matter Business Office_____ 55 North Sixth SUBSCRIPTION BATES One year.... .$2.25 I Three months 05c Six months- 1.15 I Single copy— 5e Member of National Editorial Association Oregon State Editorial Association Oregon Newspaper Conference Lane County Publishers’Association THURSDAY. DECEMBER 20, 1923 SHOCKING EATING. Wo are going to be a shocking race of people. It is predicted that within a very short time we can do away with kitchens and dining rooms, cooks, dishes and food—and even then we will not be in the predicament of the cow that died just when it had learned to live on sawdust. Elec tricity is to supplant food. Instead of shoving a mass of pro teins and vitamiaes down our throats, we will attach an electrical apparatus to our bodies and it will vibrate a bunch of electrons into us that will do in the place of food. We presume that the electrons for sour crout, for instance, will be much more severe than the bread and milk electrons. Our meals will bo always ready. Our electrons will bo on the table— beg pardon—in the battery box— waiting to bo served at any mo ment. 'That will save many a di vorce suit but it will give us the additional problem of finding some thing for our wives to do. They will soon tire of arranging electron menus. There will be no need to hurry down to breakfast in the morning. The meal can bo prepared the night before, taken to bed and ”eaten” while the dinor is taking the last few precious winks of sleep after tho alarm has sounded. Or, if one awakens lato, it can be ”eaten’’ while the diner is on the way to the office. There will be no need for a noon lunch hour, because there will bo no need to stop work in order to cat. This new method of getting sus tenance will do »way largely with bad table manners. There will be no excuse for one kid trying to steal the other kid’s cuke electrons because he can take all he wants of his own. Children will no longer be «has tised for taking too big mouthfuls or for talking with a mouthful of food. The man with a suction pump manner of taking on his liquids will no longer set our nerves on edge. We won’t even be embarrassed by trying to get the food out of our teeth without annoying othors. The electronized meal ought to do away largely with gossiping, for most gossiping is now carried on over tho tea table or the «lining table. Gossips will havo to hunt a useful occupation. Of course the cabaret will have to go, with improvement to our mor als. Imagino watching a cabaret vaudeville while sitting at a table spread with buttery boxes. Nothing further of a shocking nature will be needed. The electron will settle the ques tion of what to do with the middle man—because there will bo no pro ducer and no consumer. Pardon the pun—possibly it will be necessary to produce currents, but they will be sold direct. It will be easy for the banquet speaker to olcotnfy his audience. Hurrah for tho electron—a boon for dyspeptics. A corset maker is running for office in an eastern city. We pre sume the loading plank in his plat form is intended to reform the women. * O < Why docs a star LwinKie ? •ojnpojd uti.i oomirosuoo putt l|tyfH i«qi Wq oqi matt .uiailtA'q puu q)|"oq . ioj aunt) ll.llnLl.ld }MO)<l.ltl,| ()0f, JO OU() Otpi| 0} X kv . i .wnwa.iq pojjojo.«! ,»40iu *»qi ||v ‘«»And A'pitqosqu hh . i [. io | oo 'HHApopo ‘aaepievj, because light, like sound, travels in waves. This wave motion becomes a twinkling, probably because of moving dust through which the star light comes to earth. As sure as the course of the stars is ‘PuMÜëSt Mineral Oil Russian Type in the treatment uf constipa tion. 1‘uretest Mineral Oil is thorough and complete in its intestinal lubricating proper ties. Kern’s for Drugs GIVING THE PRODUCER ALL can get. He can hardly be blamed THE CONSUMER PAYS. under such circumstances for getting all he can. We may be even excused for Wo are all more or less interested in the statement frequently made doubting whether the middle man that what we need to bring pros can be altogether done away with. perity to both producer and con The best chance to put him on the sumer is a short cut between the skids is at the marketing end, when two. What would happen to the the products can be handled in middle man is of little consequence, large quantities. In the distribution we presume. If he is taking a com end someone must assemble the mission that could just as well be products at a central point for dis done uway with, or if there are too tribution to the points where the many of him, we will agree that consumers are und there must be he is entitled to no sympathy. He some method of distribution in each lias been the middle man for so community. If the producers of potatoes at long that he probably could stand Cottage Grove, at Astoria and at the squeezing out process. As a consumer we would be very I’endleton have a surplus of pota much pleased to buy what we have toes this year, they can not expect to eat and wear at as near as possi to market direct to Salem, Medford ble the price the producer gets. If and Bend, where there is a short eliminating the middle man would age. To attempt that kind of pro make these things cheaper to us— cedure would make the expense of aud theoretically it ought to do so— selling and distribution more expen we are ready to smite him hip and sive than the present system. There must be some place to which the thigh. But wo may be excused for doubt producer can always look for a ing whether such would be the re market and to which the purchaser sult, even if the middle man could can always look for a supply. The consumer who wants small be eliminated. Our experience has been that amounts of several things the farm- prices paid to the producer are er produces can not deal direct about the same as thoso paid for with tho farmer. Retail distribution the same article through a middle at the consuming end is an exense man. Of course, under our present the consumer is willing to pay. It is not impossible, however, for system it must be so. It is not fair for the producer to compete at lower the farmers to have their own cen tral commission business—to act as prices with tho middle man to whom he sells a part of his products. His their own middle man—and thus retail price direct to the consumer get in one form or another the en should bo th«; same as that which tire receipts from removal from the must be charged by the middle man ground to distribution to the retail to whom he has sold a part of his er or consumer. product. By carrying tho goods to Cooperative marketing, if handled tho door of tho consumer and by in a business-like manner, would selling in small lots he has added mean much to the farmer. A co tho same expense that the middle operative plan of distribution might man has in disposing of the same mean much. But tho farmer and the products and should not be blamed consumer should not get the idea for charging for it. that there would be no expense in Looking at it from another angle, connection with handling the prod the producer has to take what he ucts of the farm in that manner. A profit upon such operations might rhetorically annihilates either with be done away with and the number cold, calculating, cynical, cutting to take a slice might be reduced monosyllables or with perfervid, pul- but there would remain considerable sating, pregnant polysyllables, is expense just the same. Those eom-, beatific-ally benign in his expres- petent to manage the farmer’s busi- sions of gratitude for the happiness ness would be entitled to good whieh has been his and is warmly w^ges. A high-priced man might be effusive in his expression of good the cheaper. Problems not now giv will for friend and foe. Incidentally en serious eonsideration will arise, The Spectator's Christinas edition such as financial arrangements to is one to bring joy during a joyous be made during fat years to keep season. It is replete with splendid the business going during the lean photographs of a few of the beauty spots of the greatest outdoor coun ones. A large part of the product of try in the world. Interesting data are given that the farm could not be sold direct without huge investments that can should be absorbed by the residents not be even considered now. Prob of our own state and by them ably the larger part of the product passed on to the benighted resi of the farm has to be manufactured dents of other sections who may be in some way before it is ready for seeking a clime where happiness and sale to the consumer. Grain prod good cheer are not confined to the ucts can not be sold direct. Wool Christmas season. products can not be sold direct. The objeet of the farmer should The Sentinel has many reasons be to get as much as possible of for being happy and of good cheer the price that the consumer has to during this glorious and happy holi pay. That is a worthy object and day season. It hopes that it has the one to which we expect the pro done something during the year that ducer to give most of his attention. is rapidly closing that has brought He need not do much worrying joy and happiness to its friends. It about the consumer. When the renews its wish of the best in the farmers of all states of the union world for friend and foe and a get to conducting their business happy and prosperous new year for upon the basis suggested, the price all. that the consumer pays will be ad justed by natural competition. That GETTING AWAY WITH IT. need not now be a serious consider There wouldn’t be so many peo ation. ple with scandals sticking to them if those with good reputations would SP LEND ID CHRISTMAS EDITION. tell as little about others as others havo about them. Tho Christmas spirit gets us all. The sterner feelings that have over You can always tell whether a come us during tho pre-Christmas person is accustomed to being polite rush give way to sentiment and the by the grace, or lack of it, with other kindly things that mellow our which he performs when circum dispositions. stances compel a courtesy. • « • The truth of this is well illus trated in the Christmas edition of Doesn’t it make you mad to have The Spectator (Portland). Editor your wife tell you about the model Hume, who ordinarily gloats over habits of some man who, you know, t he mangh'd remains of those he doesn^tjunount^ojiij-o^of^iimu^ * HISTORY OF PETROLEUM | AND DEVELOPMENT OF OIL BUSINESS FROM YEAR 1512 ♦ ----------------------- - r * (This is the third of a series of articles on the history aud develop ment of the oil industry by J. J. Woodruff, head driller for the Guar anty Oil company. The next article will relate the story of the world’s deepest wells and later develop ment.) HOPELE88 HOLE, THE WORLD’8 GREATEST GU8HER. Behind the story of the Lakeview gusher is romance and an atmos phere reminiscent of the days of '49. The inside story of the Lake view gusher still is the subject of many a nightly confab of California oil men. In the latter pqrt of June, 1919, a small organization known as the Lakeview Oil company operated one drilling outfit in the dry San Joa quin valley plains near Maricopa. The field was undeveloped and there seemed little to encourage the three owners. Their only well, known as Lakeview No. 1, was down to a depth of 1655 feet and had shown no favorable oil sands. From a drilling standpoint it was in sad shape. The hole was crooked and the drilling tools stuck. The members of the company became discouraged and persuaded the Union Oil Company of California to take over their assets, consisting of one apparently hopeless well. The trans fer was made on July 2. Under the directiou of Frank F. Hill, then field superintendent, the next eight months were spent in straightening the crooked hole and drilling past the lost tools (called sidetracking), pulling the casing and putting down new. The hole had been drilled and cased to the depth of 2200 feet when on March 15, 1910, while the morning crew KEM’S for DRUGS Reminds You That Only Four Buying Days Remain Before Christmas We are ready to serve you well during these few remaining «lays whioh are pleasant though trying for both you and us. Our showings are larger and more varied than ever, yet we hold to the same high standards of quality of merchandise whieh we are known to always carry. We offer these few following suggestions. Our stocks will offer hundreds. Come in and let us show you. was drilling away, the furious rum ble of gas coming up the casing gave warning to get clear of the derrick. What happened then forms the most sensational chapter in American oil history. The bare fig ures of 65,000 barrels of oil per day and of the millions of barrels that flowed during a few months, no not begin to tell the exciting story. Tools and casing were blown out of the hole. The derrick was destroyed and the terrific gas pressure made it impossible even to attempt to stop the oil. The only thing that could be done was to put forth every effort to take care of the huge quantity of oil which was flooding the land in that vicinity. Great artificial reservoirs were built around the well by using mountains 'of sand bags to back up the sumps, which were filled as fast as an army of workmen could construct them. At the same time a huge _ 16 acres was reservoir covering Even these preparations, how- built. — ever, were insufficient. Six hun- dred men were sent into the can- yons to construct dams for storage and nine-tenths of the 10,000,000- barrel storage was needed before the gusher calmed down. The rec ord of the Lakeview gusher shat tered all performances of the world and stands supreme. After the gusher had sanded up and eeased flowing, September 11, 1911, a new derrick was erected, the hole was re-drilled and a small production was developed. IMPORTANT FINANCIAL NEWS. Some plutocratic country news paper man has discovered that the “0” has been left off of the new thousand dollar bills. On the ones we have gotten hold of nothing but the figure “1” is left. • « • The hardest thing about being a bachelor is that of not having any- cne to blame things onto._________ Pyralin Ivory Trays, combs, brushes, jewel boxes, puff and pow der boxes, soap boxes, mirrors, buffers, clocks, pic ture frames, manicure instruments, shoe horns, but ton hooks, etc., are offered in a variety of patterns, including the new amber ivory creations. These are pieces of lasting beauty and service. AUTOMATIC PENCILS World famous Eversharp and Ingersoll Redipoint; gold, silver and aluminum, at.................... 50c, 75c, $1, $1.50, $2, $3 Pencil and pen guards................ 50c, $1 CANDLES AND CANDLESTICKS in a pleasing variety. These will add a touch of beauty to any home and make gifts. Stationery in Gift Boxes Rich, dainty designs that please the eye and make a lasting im pression of one’s ability to choose a worth-while gift—always acceptable—everyone likes good stationery. Hot Water Bottles are a delight to the elderly and a comfort to the sick. A most useful and appropriate gift. We have them in the baby and two- quart and three-quart sizes at $1.25 to $3.50 Also aluminum bottles built to fit tho body and retain heat for many hours. inexpensive and appreciated LEATHER GOODS Purses, bill folds, letter pockets, tour ist tablets, boston bags, brief cases, music folds and rolls—big values in real leather moderately priced. MANICURE ROLLS All high grade pieces in decorated leather rolls, silk and satin lined— rich gifts that fill a want....... $3 to $25 TOYS Gas-filled rubber balls, pecking hens, jumping monkeys, Teddy bears, Moo cows, celluloid rattles, etc. These are the things that please the children. CHRISTMAS CARDS The most wonderful assortment we have ever offered you—better values than ever at..... ....... 2 for 5c to $1 each MAGAZINES make a Christmas gift twelve to fifty-two times a year. We can take your subscription for any maga zine published anywhere and have it sent to any address you may designate. You should attend to these at once. WATERMAN FOUNTAIN PENS “The Daddy of Them All” We have a complete stock priced......... $2.75 to $6.00 They are guaranteed and the recipient may change our pen3 until they get one that suits their hand. This saves you worry in giving a pen as a gift.' Little things like this take the worry out of your shopping with us. THERMOS BOTTLES and Thermal .Jars keep liquids and foods hot or cold. Lunch sets for anyone who must eat away from home. You’ll like these. TO THESE ADD HUNDREDS OF OTHER USEFUL AND PLEASING ITEMS —a few of which we merely mention for lack of time and space to tell you more about them—Brushes of all kinds, Combs, Razors, Electric Curling Irons, leather Brushes, Knives, Toilet Sets, Clocks, Watches, Per fumes, Vases, Electric Toasters, Japanese and Chinese BOOKS! BOOKS! Novelties, Framed Mottos, Pencil Boxes for the Kid BOOKS! for everybody. Children’s books, grown-ups youths’ books Fiction copyright ami reprints .................... 85c Youths’ books, for boys and girls.......................... Children’s books................................................... 5c Gift books, fine binding, excellent paper . 50c Bibles and Testaments . .. ........ $1.00 books, to $2.00 65c to $2.00 to $3.50 to $5.00 dies, Toilet Waters, Shaving Mirrors, Ash Trays, Cigar and Cigarette Cases, Novel Coat Hangers, Loose Ijeaf Memo Books, Vanity Cam's, Holly Boxes for Packing, Ribbon, Cord, Tape, Stickers, Seals, Tags, Insert Cards, Tree Ornaments, Holly Paper, Decorated Crepe Paper, Tissue in Red, Green and White. INCENSE BURNERS AND INCENSE in a variety to please all. Burning ineenae imparts a de lightful perfumed odor to any room. For use in homes and public buildings. These burners make attractive, pleasing and inexpensive gifts ranging in price from ... 25c to $2.00 MYRTLE WOOD NOVELTIES I heae are manufactured at Coquille and will be particular ly pleasing to eastern friends and relatives because they are grown and made in your own immediate vicinity; use You have them* at your very door; you have our reputation back of every article sold; you are assured of splendid values and high grade merchandise. Kodaks from $8 to $35—Brownies from $2 to $20 Developing Outfit« $1.65 up We Have a Big Weather Chart Calendar for You Printing frames, chemicals; paper, post cards ami films; print albums and art corners. Have us finish your Christmas pictures; all finishing guaranteed. ful and attractive gifts that compel attention. FLASH LIGHTS What a useful gift these arc! Serviceability day or night - ready at a touch; no danger from fire ami such a wonder ful light. We have them in all styles and prices to suit every whim ami purse from ............. 65c to $4.50 oomplate Kem’s for Drugs n. An Cottage Grove