THE SENTINEL. COTTAGE GKO VE, OREGON
Established 1889.
Published Every Thursday at
25 North Sixth Street.
W. C. MARTIN
...............................Editor-Publisher
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THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1939
German Relchsbank in America
and the move was interpreted us
fresh supiMtrt for the Anglo-
French efforts to “stop Hitler."
While treasury officials Insisted
that th«* cruck-<k>wn was purely
commercial, observers saw the
move as a blow to the world
trade plans of Germany,
ffnttacf tôrovt Smtmrf
GOLDEN
PHANTOMS
Fascinating
Tales of
Lost Mines
f
Uittaa I. Watwa
He had been walking with i one
fiM>t on the sidewalk, and
other In th«* gutter, and he was
not getting along very well.
Alxiut a mile down the street he
encountered a ixiliceman,
"You’re drunk," said th«* police
man.
"Oh, is that what It is?" he re-
pllcd. "'Thank goodness, I thought
1 was lame.”
C* * u
JUAN CARLOS’ GOLD
San Lula valley a long time ago. He
fame with many peons. and they
National Editorial Association. Oregon Newspaper Press Association drove a pack train loaded with such
things as books and manuscripts.
Possibly gold was also a part of the
Sentinel want ads pull.
THINK AGAIN
cargo, for Juan Carlos had gold dust
In profusion, and was very liberal
If, as some of our politicians argue, the steady and rapid with It.
extension of government control over individuals and business
Each year for three years, this
marks the royal road to security and plenty for the people, the strange man disappeared on the
first day of May and returned on
totalitarian states should be veritable marvels of prosperity.
' YOU DOPE, I SAID \
last day of October. Where he
The fact is. as everyone who has studied the subject knows, the
A SOUND LIKE RAIN -
went, and why, no one ever knew.
that totalitarianism tends to promote a lower, not a higher At last some of the Mexicans who
NOT THE NIA6ARA FALLS*
standard of living; a lower, not a higher wage for the worker; lived thereabouts tried to follow
ROD-GUN CLUB IN LOW
a smaller, not a larger return for farmer anti manufacturer.
him. but to their dismay he saw
SCORE.
In Russia, articles that Americans of all economic levels them, and turned hack. He stayed
consider almost absolute necessities—such as woolen clothing, at borne after that.
There were no alibis except
In 1868, Carlos hired some of th«*
good leather boots, meat ajid butter for the table, and adequat«!
three Cottage Grove Rod and Gun
ignorant of the Mexicans
furniture—are possessed only by the relatively few, the favored nu>st
club members
were shooting
A bill disbanding the alate
thereabouts to build some large away from .home Sunday, in the
ones of totalitarian “aristocracy.” In Italy, wages and the adobe bouses at the side of th«* San
planning board was signed by
telegraphic shoot in which Governor Chas. A. Sprague Sat
standard of living have been consistently lowered by govern Luis lakes. He paid them In the weekly
the local club emerged with low urday. The governor stated In
mental fiat, and even so common a commodity as wholewheat usual gold dust, and ordered them score against four other clubs. signing the death warrant of the
bread is unavailable to the bulk of workers. In Germany, the away as soon as the buildings were The score was 71 against a 75 planning I mmih I that he would ad
government-sponsored spread of “ersatz” foods and materials— completed. They went, It is said, made by thn*e other competing vocate some sort of state develop
that is. substitutes for rubber, <‘ggs, butter, bread made of all but two of the least intelligent. clubs Individual scores were W ment board at the next session of
who stayed by request, These men M. Harpole 24. Howard Harpole. the legislature.
grains, coffee, etc.—testifies mutely to what is happening to no
Don’t be mial«*d! Yon can buy
an 11-year-old boy. 24, Jeff Ens
one ever saw again.
the ordinary citizen’s standard of living and chance to progress Their families, who came at last ley 23. Eddie Heck and Vic Many Italian soldiers are re- national advertised merchan-
dlar at cut-rate price* at
there.
to inquire for them, were told that Chambers also made a 23 scon*. ported leaving Spain now that
Thrtft-Wlar. . . . Mrrchandlar
The
three
first
shooters
were
There isn’t any mystery as to why this is so. As Harry they had received their pay and de-
the civil war has ended and peace known for Ita quality and value
shooting with the Florence club. prevails.
Curran Wilbur has said: “Government is a non-producer. and parted with the re-«t. But the .Mex Scores of other clubs: Hillsboro
—You save too.
has no resources save what it takes from producers, distribu ican people will not have It so— 74. Klamath 75. Lebanon 75, and
Petitions arc being circulated $1.20 Upjohn Super D
tors and those servicing both processes.” Taxes and competi they say that Carlos caused the two Albany 75.
in
the Glenwood district, adjoin Concentrate, 5cc ............ 98c
to do some secret work and then
Wildlife Unit Electa Officers
tion. under paternalistic government, gradually drive the pri had them killed lest they reveal It.
ing Eugene, for the purpose of
Officers
wen*
elected
at
th«*
vate producer to the wall. The nation’s resources are gradually But what work, and what secret, no Lane county unit of the Wildlife bringing about a consolidation be Wilson
tween th«* two districts, it was Sun Glasses
used up and destroyed. The national income drops, while taxes one can tell
19c to 49c
federation meeting in Eugene disclosed
Tuesday
Friday the
rise. And the standard of living goes down.
Tuesday
evening.
Earl
Neet
of
the
Then Juan Carlos died. • Within
scheduled election for accepting
Halibut Liver Oil
History’, acient and modern, tells the story. And if you the year two of the Mexicans in Upper Willamette Rod and Gun or rejecting the consolidation 75c
A.
A
D Capsules ....... 49c
club
was
elected
president,
suc
think “it can’t happen here.” just consider the expansion that the valley became suddenly wealthy, ceeding R. S. Drenner of Cottage movement was cancelled when It
and
bought
large
herds
of
sheep
and
was found that the petitions did 35c Energine
has taken place in our own government in recent years, and its
cattle. They claimed that they had Grove. Caroil Williams of Eugene not carry a sufficient number of
29c
Cleaning Fluid ....
competition with private citizens—then think again.
was
chosen
vice
pr«?sident
and
made thia money In government con
Frank Graham also of Eugene, tax payers.
50c Tek
tract work near Santa Fe. but no
secretary-treasur* r
LAJÄ? OF PLENTY
Two Drain men. John Rice and Tooth Brush ........
one believed them. Perhaps they
39c
Earl Hill, member of the state Elwood
Sherman,
were being
did not even believe themselves.
legislature was the guest speaker treated in a Eugene hospital the 50c Poison Oak
The houses near the lakes were at the program and told members
From the time of its discovery, this continent has led all
first of the week for injuries suf Lotion, 3-oc............
39c
the world in wealth of natural resources. The resources have used as late as 1885 by hunters who about the bills he introduced. fered
in mill accidents. Only min
gathered
there
to
shoot
water
fowl.
later
to
become
laws.
He
was
in
been accessible and marketable. In fact, a cynic once said that
or injuries were sustained in the 35c U 8 P. Pts
Apparently their walls harbored no strumentai in legalizing cat fish-
accidents.
the reason the American people were resourceful was that they secret,
Milk of Magnesia
25c
so it is not known what the ing on the Umpqua and Sius law-
had the resources.
county
several
Lane
rivers
and
two Mexicans bad been hired to do.
On March 15th, Oregon farm 50c Cold
The harvests are here for those who will gather them, but
restric- produce dropped to the lowest Capsules, 24's __
And the source of Juan Carlos' lakes, also in securing
35c
we are so well-fed and indifferent that we do not bestir our gold? That is still a mystery. It tions on steelhead fishing in the price in nearly five years and
Siuslaw.
selves.
is thought that posidbly It may be
were at a level of ninety one per Fresh
R. S. Drenner in a talk urged cent of the pre-war price indexes. Eastman Film ...... 10% off
To overcome our natural shiftlessness, induced by plenty, the place discovered by Kit Carson, education
of the public to the
we invented the pep meeting, a strictly American institution. Stewart, and Archuleta, when they value of conservation of wildlife. Scanning of banking and busi 50c Pablum ..........
43<
by the Rio Grande on their He urged the activities of deep-
We perfected sales contests, com contests, hog contests, and all camped
way with messages to San Fran sea fishing be curbed as such ness transact«*d in March in the
Cut-Rat« Prices On All
the other aids to special endeavor.
cisco. In a little stream which ran fishing takes a heavy toll of sea- Portland area indicated business
Tobacco
was on the ujiswing. Bank*clear-
In ordinary times a salesman or farmer is disposed to quit into the river they saw considerable going fish.
ings
were
over
$11,000,000
higher
work when he has sold or raised enough to satisfy his modest gold, and panned enough to sell In
than at the corresponding period
desires. The prospect of more wheat or more commissions does San Francisco for $.87. When the
CARD OF THANKS
of last year. Building permits and
not interest him. But if he can win a signet ring or a blue rib party came back, they passed that
lumber shipments were also
We wish to thank our many greater.
bon, identifying him as a champion, he -will work his head off. way again, but they tried in vain friends
and neighbors for their
Anyone who can contemplate the people of this continent to find that shining little stream.
There Is another story about this kindness and sympathy during the
U. S. treasury Friday selz-
existing in a state of deep depression for long has no concep trip which goes Into greater detail. illness and death of our beloved ed The
part of the deposits of the
tion of the richness of this land. All that we want, or can ever According to this legend a pack husband and father, and also for
want, is here, not only for all the people now here, but for as muie fell Into the water and Stew the beautiAH floral offerings.
Reserve District No. 12
Mrs. Ruthie Caldwell. Ernest P. Charter No. 5642
many again.
art and one other man had to stay Caldwell, Louis J. Caldwell, Vena
REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
That anyone should starve, or even be hungry, in this over at thl« place while the pack was Pentico, Florence Willoughby,
OF COTTAGE GROVE, IN THE STATE OF OREGON, AT
THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON MARCH 29, 19S9.
flowing garden is incredible. Who can invent a new type of con dried out Stewart saw the gold Mary Jane Skelton, Claribel Dol
and panned some of It to pass the man.
test that will rouse us?—(Exchange)
(Published in response to call made by Comptroller of the Currency,
time. He wrote the location down
under Section 5211, U. S. Revised Statutes.)
FEW STATE JOBS
In a little book, but unfortunately
“The ancient enemies of social and economic progress are the book was later destroyed
ASSETS
In ■
well known. First and most important is ignorance—the com fire.
There are fewer state job* at Loans and discounts (including $352.72 overdrafts) .....
196,044.35
the recent United States Government obligations, direct
mon universal enemy whose destructive and devastating influ
Stewart went to Old Mexico and Salem than before
legislative session. While ’here
and guaranteed .............
_..
215,312.95
ence affects the lives of all people everywhere. The second is did not return until be was an old were
a few new jobs created, Obligations of States and political subdivisions ...............
299,042.74
man.
when
he
tried
to
revisit
the
prejudice—which is the outgrowth the step-child of ignorance.
many boards and commissions Other bonds, notes, and debentures ............. ......................
15,273.75
Prejudice feeds upon the lack of knowledge and is dispelled by scene, but could not find IL
were eliminated, making fewer Corporate stocks, including stock of Federal Reserve
Whichever of these stories. If state positions available.
facts.”—Appleland News, Yakima. Wash in gton.
bank
...................
2,400.00
either, is the true one, it Is said fur
Cash,
balances
with
other
banks,
including
reserve
bal
ther that an old»prospector and a
Bad for Him
ance, and cash items in process of collection ..... 323,306.34
buffalo hunter put their heads to
“I never felt so punk in all my Bank premises owned, $13,000.00, furniture
gether later and followed out every life."
and fixtures, $5,000.00 .... .......................................
18.000.00
clew to the place that they could
“Do any drinking last night?” Real estate owned other than bank premises .....................
8,001.00
discover. They found the general “Yes, and when I went to bed I Other assets .................................. ................. ..............................
.83
location without a doubt, but flood felt fine. But when I woke up I
TOTAL
ASSETS
...............
..............................
$1,077,381.96
waters had caused a landslip of half felt terrible. It was the sleep that
LIABILITIES
■ mile in length, and the little did it.”
stream had vanished.
Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships,
News Briefs
4
EM!
An Englishman heard an owl
and corporations ...............................................
$ 586,604.17
for the first time.
Time
deposits
of
individuals,
partnerships,
"What was that?” he asked.
and corporations
334,2/3.68
“An owl,” was the reply.
Deposits
of
States
and
political
subdivisions
...........
62,831.37
“My deah fellah, I know that, Other deposits (certified and cashier’s checks, etc)
Greatly improved snow condi
1,047.63
tions throughout most of the Ore but what was ’owllng?”
TOTAL DEPOSITS ...
$984,756.85
gon watersheds are reported as of
Other liabilities
..................
4,687.87
Metaphorically
March 1 in the irrigation water
TOTAL LIABILITIES
$ 989,444.72
forecast bulletin issued by the
A yesüimist is like a blind man
CAPITAL ACCOUNT
Medford branch experiment sta in a dark room looking for a black
tion where cooperative federal- cat that Isn’t there
Surplus
..............................................
30,000.00
state snow course data are com
Capital Stock: Common, total par
$50,000.00
piled and analyzed.
Undivided profits
...........................
7,937.24
Above elevations of 5000 feet,
TOTAL
CAPITAL
ACCOUNT
87,937.24
water content of 25 snow courses
TOTAL
LIABILITIES
AND
CAPITAL
ACCOUNT
$1,077,381.96
doubled during the month of Feb
ruary, as compared with January.
MEMORANDA
Below 5000 feet the water con
Pledged
assets
(and
securities
loaned) (book value):
tent of 19 courses nearly tripled
SEE THESE SENSATIONAL
United States Government obligations, direct and
in that period. In Oregon as a
NEW TYPEWRITERS
guaranteed, pledged to secure deposits and other
whole snow water content was
liabilities ..................................................... „
10,250.00
slightly greater on March 1, 1939,
Other assets pledged to secure deposits and other
than a year earlier. At elevations
liabilities (including notes and bills rediscounted
from 3000 to 5000 feet the snow
and securities sold under repurchase agreement
22,207.50
water content was about a fourth
TOTAL .....................................................................
32,457.50
greater than at the same time a
f Secured liabilities:
I year ago.
Deposits secured by pledged assets pursuant
The greatest increase In snow
to requirements of law .........................................
41,547.45
cover appears to have occurred in
TOTAL ................................................
the Walla Walla, Umatilla, and
41,547.45
Rogue river basins, although ma
State
of
Oregon,
County
of
Lane,
ss:
terial increase is also found on
—the only
I, Worth Harvey, cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly
the head waters of the Clacka-
portable with Floating swear that the above statement Is true to the best of my knowledge
mas river, the
>rt shows. Fin
Shift.. the all-complete and belief.
WORTH HARVEY, Cashier.
al water supply forecasts will be
machine at its best.
issued
early
in
April.
“You look all in today, Bill, and said, 'Aren’t you getting up
Sworn to and subscribed before CORRECT—Attest:
What’s the trouble?”
pretty early?’ In order to save an
me this 5th day of April, 1939.
O. O. VEATCH,
Nobel Prise to Kipling
"Well, I didn’t get home until argument I put on my clothes and
Ruth
DeLong, expires
Notary April
Public, 14,
HERBERT W. LOMBARD,
My
commission
Rudyard Kipling received the No-
after daylight, and I was just un- i came down to the office.”—Vesta
H. E. EAKIN,
, be) prize fnr literature in 1907
dressing when my wife woke up!Vamp.
1941.
Directors.
SNOW SUPPLY IN OREGON
GREATER THAN YEAR AGO
Sditine!