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About Cottage Grove sentinel and Cottage Grove leader. (Cottage Grove, Oregon) 1915-1921 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 9, 1920)
The Sentinel the comfort of rhildrrn brought into the world by his w ill! Why spend any money upon their education f Why couldn’t they caru their way the same A Weakly Newspaper With Plenty os he hadf o f Hackbone When the time comes that thia one Klbert Bede and Klbert 8mith l ’ atdiiher* must pass through the dark valley of Klbert Bede_________________ ___ Jiditor tke shadow of death, we are wondering if it will be i n COBtfOTl to him to A first-class publication entered at Cot know that he i* leaving n vast sum of tage Grove, Ore., as second class matter money behind. We are wondering if Bn tineas Offioe------------412 Kast Main there will be any to speak o f a single good deed he has done to cause his HUBHCKIUTION BATK8 memory to linger with his fellow man. ne year_____ pl.OOIThrou mouth*. ...50c We woo doc how many mourners there _ iB months___ 1.00 ] Single copy...... 5c will bo to sav that a good man is gone. 8 No subscription listed for less thun 50c We wonder how many there will be to speak o f anything he has done to make Member of the world better or the people therein National Kditorinl Association happier. We are wondering how many Oregon Htate Kditorial Association Oregon Newspaper Conference there will be to say that nis life was Willamette Valley Kditorial Association a complete failure and that at Inst his lutne County Publish tiers’ Association money will bo put to some good use We venture the prediction that the hit F R I D A Y , J A N U A R Y 0, 1020 ■ •■■■■»«» ter will he the more numerous. Measured by his own yardstick, this S ITTIN G A N D SETTING man’s life bus been eminently succors ful. With probably hut a monger cdu The Oregonian and the Walla Walla ration, with but small resources to Bulletin are having * serious contro commence his career, he has achieved vcisy as to whether or not it is proper the goal at which he aimed, to set to apeak of a ” setting’ ’ hen, and the aside n certain amount of money each Walla Walla |mper seems to be abao year. lately ' ‘ set” in its belief that the Measured ns the world measures sur Oregonian is wrong in ‘ ‘ s ittin g '’ on it cess, his life has been a more complete I in its lordly, holier-thnn thou sort of failure than that of the spendthrift | a way. who leaves not enough to pay his fu Polks out in Walla Walla, as well a* neral expenses but who leave* behind I those in Cottage Grove, lhortlund and many to remember his unwise prodigal other important cities of th<> west, ity. ' know what a “ setting” hen is, but Never before have W o seen a more there are mighty few who would perfect example o f successful failure. ” g e t” you i f you spoke of a ‘ ‘ sit tin g” hen, but, nevertheless, the Bui AN A N TID O TE FOR SENTIM EN- letin uses poor judgment in tackling TALISM . the Oregonian on any problem in gram mar. I f there is anything upon which Compelling the inmates o f the Cook the Oregonian ‘ ‘ sets” its heart, it is county (Illinois) penitentiary to wit iu being grammatically correct and the ness the hanging of h murderer uiay Bulletin can “ set” it down as a cer seem a little severe, but the fact is tainty that there is a bunch ‘ ‘ sitting that nothing is such a deterrent of around ia the editorial o ffic e ‘ ‘ laving’ wrong-doing as witnessing the downfall for grammatical errors. or punishment of others. Many a per Typographical errors you may find son has been halted in a headlong cs if plenty, political errors are legion roer by the fate o f a friend, many a errors o f judgment are not infrequent person has been saved from sin by but errors in grammar, never. They seeing what has happened to otheis can be easily avoided, for grammar is who have sinned. This may not seem not a mutter o f judgment nor of the fair, but it is the fact, and the ex heart. I f it were, the Oregonian might periment o f the Cook county sheriff err. may leave in the minds o f his convicts The heos in Walla Walla may not memories that may in the future save “ set,” but their glory is likely to do them from ihnng something that would so when their laying records are com bring them to tht noose. pared with the records “ set” by Cot W* would not bo hard-hearted tc the tage G rove’s biddies who are too busy unfortunate, but there is altogether producing eggs to concern themselves too much maudlin sentiment expressed about the correctness of either ‘ ‘ set for those who go the way of the sin tin g ” or “ sitting.” It is not necessary uer and land in the penitentiary. Con to “ set” any “ sittings” for theee i lets still are hujnun beings, which layers. can not be said o f their victims, if murdered. Their downfull may be the SUCCESSFUL FAILURE fault of others than themselves, but often those with false ideas of altruism I f there i* anything more pitiful make the lot o f the felon more pleas than to see folks go without things ant in ja il than it was out in the they need but are unable to buy, it world. is to see a person going without the We have never yet seen un ex pi a things which would make him and his nation of why women will tote flowers family comfortable when he possesses to the w ife murderer and weep at the more o f the world’s goods thun he and door of his cell. The sheriff o f Cook his family could possibly use if they county may be taking some of the sen provided every eomfort they could timent out o f incarceration but no reasonably wish for. great harm will come of his aetion and The Sentinel has heard it said that some good may be accomplished. He is a certain person once set his mind to at least original in his ideas. put away a certain sum of money for every year o f his life and that in this U NCLE SAM, BUSINESS M A N he has been successful. The comforts that the hoard would provide him and Uncle Ham. like so many merchants, | members o f his family will not be en has stuck 1o tho theory that everyone joyed until after he has left this world knew him so well that he did not need I behind. He was the oalv one in a cer to advertise, that everyone knew what tain district who would not subscribe his business was and where to findj to patriotic drives during the war, but him. Like all near-sighted pennywise the government which others died to rind poundfoolioh* tiughuads of this save, or gave their money to save, kiad, he has never been udverse to the guarantees that this treasure will pass kind of publicity that cost nothing I down to others o f the family who felt and has been t£e champion press agent their duty more keenly and who may gny. after he is gone apply the money But now things have changed. Uncle | where it will do some good to others has found that others make advertis in the world. ing pay and he proposes to attend to | The person referred to will never his business in the same way. Attor knew o f this criticism, for in putting ncy-General Palmer has recommended I away this certain sum each year it has that congress make an appropriation been impossible to take the home paper fo r advertising purposes and President that would tell nbout the doings of Wilson has seconded the motion. Uncle Ham will soon be moving out I others of the community. It has not been possible to put away this stipu onto a front street and putting on ex lated sum each year and at the same tru clerks to attend to his business, or I time contribute anything to the have work for those who arc falling | wslfate of his fellow beings or pur over one another trying to find some chase those things which would im * thing to keep themselves busy. prove the mind and bring bodily com fort. The government is sending the reds Everything must be sacrificed to to Kussia by the thousund at a crack. greed to accumulate a certain sum of Ho far as we are concerned that may money. What eounted a wife who had solve the problem, but how about poor a right to aHk for the gam,, comforts Kuasiat What ought to 1 m ? done is to enjoyed by other women whose hus put then, ariarr-hists on some island in bands had less mifinal What counted mid-ocean and let them work out their of Mens and Boys' Heavy Work Shoes in High Top and Low Top Styles I’he rising market «lot** not justify thia sale o f iiuui ' m ami boy*’ work shoes mid wo arc frank to say that wv would not offor thoMr low prices wt*ro it not for tho fart tlint we find otiraolvos loadod with it double stock which arrived unexpectedly it few days ago. As soon ns our stock has been lowered to * curtain amount this sale will stop. These low prices nr»» quoted to induce men nud buys to anticipate their future wants: MEN'S LOW TOP WORK SHOES ♦7.50 values now ..$6.39 One lot $4.50 to $5 values at .... $4.19 One lot $4.50 values......$3.95 $«00 $7 (HI $7 50 $K 50 HIOH TOP WORK SHOES shoes now $5 36 shoes now $0.25 shoes now ........... $6.75 shoes now $7.25 Crepe de Chine Blouses at $ 5.25 $ 6.95 $ 7.95 $ 9.95 • This collection of blouses offers a wonderful opportunity to choose from the best and newest styles at savings that have been made possible only by the most careful preparations. Included are blouse« of g e o r g e t t e ore|»e ami crepe de chine. Some are embroidered and beaded in pretty designs, others pith tucks and heiiiNtite.hiiiR. Round, square or high neck models; new collar and ruff effects. At this remarkably moderate price they bring a buying opportunity exceedingly worth while. Sale of Children’s Two-Piece Underwear Thcne lire a big lot of broken mixiin in wool or cotton n I i i i I m ami drawer* and are priced far below today'* wholroulc coat. The inotlil era who are looking ahead to next winter’* need* or have la*eir putting o ff the piiruhiiao of him derwear for thi* winter will ib> well to invent in thcac real bar! gam*. Come early, for tbe lot i* limited (lotion nhirta and drawer* ....... One Third Off Regular Price Wool *hirta ami draw er* ... 1 Otic Third Off Rugular P m * A ll $6.00 to $7.00 waists now priced a t .......... $5.25 All $8.00 to $0.00 waists now priced a t ............ $6.95 All $10.00 waists now priced a t .......................... $7.95 All $12.00 waists now priced a t .......................... $9.95 Sale of Womens Knit Winter Underwear The women who know good underwear will appreeinte these garments fo r the cold and chilly days of winter and spring. W e will sav. too, the time to exercise economy in buying for next season is right now! Ijook the prices over for yourself. // H i/ ' W O M E N ’S U N IO N SU ITS •$1.65 and $1.75 grades priced n o w ............................................... $2.00 and $2.25 grades priced n o w .................................................. $1.79 $3.75 and $4.00 grades priced n o w ............................................... $1.39 £ *v. H $3.19 Sale of M en's W inter Underwear including shirts and drawers in wool and cotton in broken sizes and union suits in cotton and wool mixtures—»not damaged, hut all perfect goods while they last:" Men’* Men’* Men’* Men’» $1 to $2.25 $2.75 $3.25 $1.35 cotton wool mixed wool mixed wool mixed *hirta shirt* shirt* *hirts and and ami and drawer*___89c drawer* 4179 drawer* .12.39 drawer* $2.79 Men’s M cii ’ h Mon* Men'* $2.25 to $2,541 cotton union*, $4 wool unions $4 50 and $5 wool unions $« wool unions . $1.96 $3.19 $3.95 $4.95 Sale of Rogue River Apples • BIG Goods C a n ’t BOYS A Special Selling of Georgette and KANTLEEK Rubber MEN S HIOH TOP WORK SHOES One lot $1100 shoes $9 95 One lot $14.50 shoes $12.96 One lot $1« to $IH shoes now go at .................. $14.95 RED RIPE APPLES $2.50 a box Leak Every box is fancy pack and each red ripe apple wrapped in tissue paper. Those apples arc all large fancy size and delicious in flavor. Priced a b o x ........................................ $2.50 Because they are made in one piece. No seams to open— no patches to come off. Made of highest quality crude materials, with just the right amount of gum rubber, experience has taught makes the most dur able rubber goods. Last Offer of Olympic Flour at $3.36 per Sack , T h f market him advanced, but we are giving nil o f nnr-cn»tnmer* •n opportunity to try the good q u d ily o f Olympic flour at the low price o f ¿3.35 a Mirk thin week only Every article is perfect and is guaranteed for two years. K A N T L E E K T W O Q U A R T HOT W A T E R B O T T L E ..............$2.75 Costs less because it wears longer i own snlvntion. Brshnbly wo should , feel no sympathy for Kumiia, for that thn breeding place o f the red, but i its far as the world is concerned, de portntion is bringing nbout no good j result. The Modem Pharmacy Cottage Grove -- « ___ tt Oregon J A Kugene man has been fined for nl lowing his wood to remain on the .itreet while he was sick and unable to put it in. Kugene will be driving its citizens to Cottage Grove, where the hunkier they are the longer they are permitted to leave their wood clutter \ BUY M ILL FEED NOW Try 0 THE QUALI TY ST PE- coo^ sr pvi cc ing up streets and sidewalks without New Yenr’s edition it has over issued, the thought o f fine or even a repri if thn information that those out of mand from tbe authorities. tho state want about Oregon he the criterion. liven Oregonian» could get An editorial in thn Kugene Register a liberal education about their own is hended, “ Hoover Hpilla the Beans.” state by careful perusal o f this splen Huch waste o f food on the part of tho did edition. original censor vaUonist is absolutely inexcusable. Tbe Hnntinel is in receipt of volume I I o f the Farm Week News, a volume The Orcgoninn was able to take o f wkich, consisting of about six cop enongh time from its pastime of strad- Ins, is issued each yenr during Farm lling hotk sides of the iieace treaty era’ Week at the O. A. C. The paper, o get out what is probatily the best which is a very creditable production Í our extra grade mill run parked in HOpoond narks and you will buy ngiiin. Wn are mskiiig a special price this week un twelve sacks or more at the seek .... $2 00 and contains all the news o f interen to those attending Farmers’ Week, hu a formidable, editorial force o f eigh members, who are emblazoned heror the world as follows: C. J. Mclntosl general manager; F. I.. Hnow, genera rustler; I ’niil V. Maria, county ageu chatter; Mrs. Jessie D. Newcomb, slat binder home demonstration; H. Fin* dairy and everything else; A. W. Me Comb, clod hopper chieftain; Zelt Feike, home economics; W. B. Hayci headline artist, proof reader, and gen era! fixer.
