Cottage Grove sentinel and Cottage Grove leader. (Cottage Grove, Oregon) 1915-1921, February 20, 1920, Image 4

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Newspaper Page Textf A W n U j Nov»«p»i't>r With Plsuty o f Back bona Elbert Bade and Elbert Smith Pablishsr* Elbert Bede_____ ____ ___ _____ __ Editor ju public :»lfe Grove, Ore., a* aeeoad-claee m atter -Buaiaaea O ffice____ _____ 412 East hi tun SUBSCRIPTION BATES One year_____ #9.00 | Three iuoatha....50c .Ji* month*---- J.OO] 8»u«lo eop y— . #c No aubaeription liatod for Ian* than 6t)e ---------- - - m---------------------------------- Member of ENGLAND ENDORSES RESERVA National Editorial Aaaociation TIONS. Oregon State Editorial Association Orogoa Newapapor Coaferei.ee A fter all these months that we have Willamette Valley Editorial Aaeoeiation been living in trepidation o f what Lane Connty Publishsra ’ Aaeoeiation Euglund might think o f our action upon tho pence treaty and after we FBI HAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1980. have been so often told by ‘ ‘ dot not an i ” exponents o f the treaty that H O O V ES'8 AMERICANISM. England would hear to no reservations and would take as a personal affront, Some folks are having quite a fuss with possible dire consequences to our about Hoover ’a Americanism. He is selves, any attempt to modify the •aid not to have been an actual real treaty iu any way, it was very unkind dent o f tho United States for fifteen and disconcerting to have laird Grey, years or more previous to the war and nmbaasudor from England, commend the argumaut is put forth that this the Lodge reservations and give prac disqualifies him as a possible candi tical assurance that the ratification of date fo r the presidency. We have not the treaty with these reservations noted that Mr. Hoover has been notice would be entirely satisfactory to Eng ably disconcerted by this argument, land, which would be tantamount to in fact, we greatly doubt if ho has ■unking them acceptable to the others himself the least idea o f becoming the o f our allies. head o f this great government, but if Here is another mind which does the only thing that stands in the way not track with some other great minds of his taking the presidency is his which look upon tho peace pact as doubtful Americanism, other candi some holy instrument which must qot dates may as well call o f f their com be desecrated bv unholy reservations. mittees. The president and other proponents Mr. Hoover was reared in Oregon, of the peace pact just as it arrived and anyone reared in Oregon will from France have belittled the state never be anything but a red-blooded ments o f those who said Kiiglaud was American. His Americanism was many given a greater voting power than times proved during the war. He America. Senator Johnson was char claims to be an American and the acterized as childish, silly and puerile great American people are proud to in saying that England’s six votes claim him as such. were greater than A m erica’s one vote. But proud as we are o f Mr. Hoover Yet Lord Grey, OF ENGLAND, agrees proud as we are o f his great war work with the statement made by Senator we do not expect to see his probable Johnson and others who insisted that candidacy interfere to nny greet ex America have as many votes ns Eng tent with that o f others much better land. qualified for the position. The time is not far distant when we Mr. Hoover is not a statesman, hia mny see those who have fought for an enforced absence from bis home couu undefiled peace treaty begging the re* try because o f business interests has ervationists to hurry their program left him out o f harmony with the through before auy further hypocrisy needs o f his country and the best way is exposed. to get them. He has never held any o ffice to give THE MYERS SQUABBLE. him the experience to qualify him for this great position and his absence Postmaster Myers has been kicked from the country has kept him so com pletely oat o f touch with affairs here out o f the Portland job. It is amusing that he doesn’t know which party he to the republicans to see the democrats belongs to. Any American, and Hoover squabble for the fat offices while the The Portland certainly is ©no, who has been in the squabbling is good. position that he hits been during tho postoffice always has been a bone of past few years and husn’t been able contention. Myers has been particular to decide which one ©f the great ly offensive to certain factions in his parties more nearly represents his own party and was up|>ointed over the .deas, certainly hasn’t the qualificu protest o f Our George. But Our George is always on the job nnd he says he tions that we require in a president. is willing to give Myers all the inves Thirty-six L W. W .’s have been eon figuring committees that he (M yers) vieted in Washington o f charges of may desire. Evidently he thinks Myers violating the state syndicalism act and was merely trying to play the martyr will get the ja il sentences which they stnnt and had no idea o f being called. so richly deserve. In Oregon the rieh It is quite probable that the shabby Albers has been sent to prison which treatment given by Myers to returned he, too, riehly deserves for unpatriotic service men who are former employes remarks made during the war. Thus may have had something to do with for once, at least, all are equal before the manner in which he has been am the law, the high and the low, the rich putatod from the government payroll. and the poor will mingle in the peni Our George has ever been a friend o f tenriary, each equally guilty and each the service man and, no doubt, he would be glad to let an investigating equally punished. committee go into all the facts sur rounding the pyrotechnic dismissal of ONLY PITY. Postmaster Myers, but Myers probably is satisfied not to get too close to the We are tempted to criticize some of Chamberlain buzz saw, for which even the recent acts o f our president but the president has a prudent and proper events seem to show that pity is more respect. needed than criticism and if things continue as they have been going dur LIVIN G SACRIFICE W ANTED ing the past week, our pity may have to extend to our country. The Eugene Register has issued s The Sentinel has several times pre dicted that unless the president shifted loud call for a man to sacrifice him some o f the responsibility o f running self upon the altar o f the county juilg the government to other shoulders the ship. Harry Bown is about to retire, mental strain would become too great, but even should he care to remain, The with possible serious consequences. Our Register probably would have issued advice was not followed, it now seems, the call. Harry is a good fellow and and we are informed that the presi oftentimes has shown rare good judg ment for a democrat who has wasted dent’s mind is permanently injured. The forced resignation o f Secretary his fair young life holding public of Imnsing proves that the president did fice, but the county o f L ine needs a not volunteer to shift any o f the load, man who hus made a tremendous sue and when others attempted to be o f cess o f private business and is willing serviee to him by keeping affairs mov to serve the county as a matter o f ing as smoothly as possible the pres patriotic duty. The Scstinel would like to join The identi&I mind revolted. “ I must have a secretary o f state,” he said, ‘ ‘ with Register in its call and it would like a mind that will go more willingly to add to the suggestions made by its after mine.” Secretary Lansing had contemporary that the taxpayers o f stood for this kind o f treatment for the county signify their intention o f years, but the last demand that he going before the next legislature and cease to use his own mind entirely and asking an increase in the sulary of exercise none o f the prerogatives that that position, provided the kind o f a other presidents have allowed other man we want is elected. We shonld secretaries o f state to exercise, was make but one distinction. He must be too much. Even the defense by dem one who has proved successful in busi ocratic newspapers o f this act o f the ness. We would prefer a republican, president h»B been very weak and but should a democrat be elected and have the same qualities that wo would more Apologetic than forceful. A second act has followed the first say were all sufficient in a republican, in the threatening note to the allies we would stick to the proposition o f u upon the Adriatic question. Apparently salary boost. Who will offer himself as a living this note was sent by the president without consultation with anyone. sacrificet We want a live one. Speaking for the nation, he asks no one what the nation’s position may be. COMMENDATION FOB THE HIOH SCHOOL. The load that hug been carried id the past in endeavoring to conduet all Oftentimes in the past The Sentinel the affairs o f the government brought on the illness which has kept him i o n ' has mildly criticized school pupils for fined to his home for five months, yet giving more prominence to sports than to some other outside activity that would improve the mind und give to them the things for which they are supposed to be attending an educa tional institution. For this reason we wish to compli ment the student body o f the high schtol upon thrir industry and judg ment in backlog a lyceum course foi Cottage Grove and for having put it over successfully. Every number that has been pro seated has been a mental treat and a mental recreation. They have been both clean sad elevating, both enter taining and educational. Young men and young women who put ever preposition* o f this kind nr. entitled to the commcndution, support and encouragement e f the people of the community and those who are duly appreciative should take pains to tell (He young folks so. < r Phe S en tin el ho has failed to be deterred by the physical warning and |>craists in doing tho very thing that will incapacitate him to perform tho duties o f his most important office. To attempt to rea son with him is useless. Those close to him seem to have given it up. The least and tho most we seem to be able to do is to pity one o f such magtnfi cent ability and mental capacity who through his refusal to counsel with others and his attempt to run till the problems o f the country through one mental mill has really robbed the coun try o f the benefit o f the talents where with God has blessed him. SF.A80N END ÖEIJ.INO OP FASHION AULE BLOUSES New Display of Spring House Dresses With Brighter Skies Come New Spring Things What woman will not want a new supply o f house dresses for the com ing spring and slimmerf We have new spring styh>s, just in, in many different styles and made o f mater ials such us chninhrny, gingham, percale, and iu many prottv eolors. With material so high ami at the prices at which we are selling them you cannot afford to s|>eml your time making them. All siziw. Like tho roi ly spring Inula ami tho lirsl I lights of re turning birds, wo tmi are allowing many aigna of returning apriug. (layer oolora, prettier patterns ami aprightlior weaves iu many fanciful textures of new gnmla already announce a season of more pleaaing at \ lea ami more he coming select ions than we have allow n for several aea sons past. N e w Spring Sweaters H ere The newest novelties in spring sweaters in pretty ami liright col- ora are now I icing shown for first time at this atom. Of course the .sweaters arc all wool ami the style features include the hell sleeves, ruffled skirts, fur trim ming, tuxedo collars, etc. You should lie among the first to see them. Priced............... $7. $8, $9 to $16 Not ninny sizes In any one style, toil n goodly solorllnii o f styles to piek ftom The prises will hink« ft well worth your while trt dike nil ninny o f these us you run fur such g o ni hurgmns in b|g values for lit lie money will not come lignin. UNE THIRD o r r REO FRIOF. Washington was the first Anti tiki* nvt»ry rrnl AmoHmn w vt to«, lik«« Wunhiiigton, will not toli*nit«i tt lit«. Wo m t tt vi * I lutrk «»f whnt we mil. un«l it I mi ptitiul Imrk o f whiit wr nny Wn *«*ll. Our v it lot'll art* ju*t in* wt* *!»!«* them Our <|Uttilti«** ur«« ju*»t n» M'pnm'nttnl. Onr Kwrvico I n J un ! whnt we cliutii it to be. TIiouNitndN o f Nitt- in f i ft t cuNtoiitorN «luring th«* |» mnn I iij ' yt'nt'i hu\o proven un well it* built up th«« Htirrp** o f our frtithfultu«** in «1«* ing uiiil giving jtiN t whnt every f«*l low or o f \Vit*hington hu* Nur«‘fi*t|i*«l l»y ill tho rn it.il Htntc*. A VERY SPECIAL SALE OF AN UNUSUALLY COMPLETE SALE OF White Hosiery Corsets You simply must ace these stockings to realize their fineness of quality. Not only in perfection of smooth evenness of thread and lieautv of mesh, hut particularly for the true form of their fashion ing. And the prices will make it worth while lay ing in a year’s supply. Three lots, choice a pair.................... 29c, 43c, GDc You will have mi disappointment in making selce tions of corsets nt this extensive sate, for it includes not only the newest of spring's novelties hut all of the Itesi - I ike« I ami most nought -after of the finest ninkcM with sizes and styles unusually complete nt prices unusually low. Regular ¡T2. *2 50, *3, *» to $6 vu it iva .. 20% OFF Here Are Some Daringly B E A U T IF U L NEW SILK S Delightfully contrasted effects in strong col ors arc cleverly harmonized with hold pat terning» in the most striking of the new French designs in this individual and exclu TRUE ECONOMIES HERE IN MANY DOZENS OF sive showing of silk fabrics for early spring wear. a SELECTIONS AT SALE PRICES 4 New silk voile and satin plaids nt this store are beautiful to hehold and are causing no little favorable comment. They are also sill ing. These sheer plaids are most suitable for wear with the spring suit nr coat. Priced a yard............................................ $4.50 36 to 40-inch georgettes, satin messaline and taffeta are to he had here in all colors and in many newest shades. Hep them this week. Priced a yard...................................$3 to $3.75 White Underwear The center of our sales o f white is in this large assort ment of white underwear which includes a score o f nov elties and new styles as well as all o f the most desired of acocptcd styles in both fine cotton and silken under wear. And the prices are figured far lower than will prevail later in the season. < FINE COTTON UNDERWEAR Corset covers.................................................... 75c, $1, (towns.................. $1.50, $1.65, $2.25, $2.60, $2.75, Envelope chemise............... $1.65, $1.95, $2.25, Skirts...................... $1.25, $1.50, $1.75, $2.25, $2.50, , $1.25 $2.95 $2.50 $2.75 ONE THIRD OFF OF THE REGULAR PRICE Dresses for Juniors 2 to 18 Years Cutcat imaginable frocks for the little misses, of pretty light and medium plaid ginghams in neat high-waisted effects. Many arc belted; others with lovely contrasting collars, cuffs and pockets. It’s real economy when moth ers can buy such pretty frocks ns these re ady-made at such a reasonable [»rice. Twelve different styles are shown. Priced............................... $1.95 to $3.76 M others see these Oregon Cashmere Suits for your Boy We know you mothers desire the best for your sturdy Iwys and for this rea son we have purchased a stock of these “ Oregon Cashmere” suits. The trousers are full lined insuring longer wear ami the suiting fabrics are all wool. The patterns are genteel and the kind that show Ihc least soil and are pleasing to the eye. There is economy in every suit. Nee these Oregon ( ’ash mere suits today. ITiced....... $10, $11, $12, $13, $14, $15 Wonder if this T. N. T. we hear so mueh about is any relation to II <!. I..1 Tears evaporate before the face that radiates sunshine. i ►Subscribe if you ean, borrow it if you need to. 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