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The last days of our great sale are drawing near and we ask you to think and think strongly of the
great opportunity we are offering the men of this community. Already our great sale has brought
good fortune to hundreds of the men of this community. .
Oregon City Jewelers
Suspension Bridge Corner
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OREGON CITY COURIER, OREGON CITY, OREGON, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1918.
Sale
COUNTY AND
CITY LOCALS
Vancouver papers this week re
ported the issuance of a marriage
license there to Cecil W. Wickham,
19, and Gladys Graham, 17, both of
this city.
Mrs. J. C. Cochran, 1110 Wash
ington street, is entertaining her
mother, Mrs. W. A. Spaulding, who
is here from Pullman, Washington,
for a visit of several week's duration.
An eleven pound youngster arriv
ed on Sunday at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Stearns Cushing, at 7th and
Madison streets, and has been nam
ed Harold Lee by the proud parents.
Ten pupils of the local high school
were guests of Professor Tatro on a
recent trip to the commercial schools
in Portland. The students were in
troduced to the latest office appli
ances, and thoroughly enjoyed the
day's experiences among the business
intellectuals of the city.
H. K. Stodsdill was down from his
place at Canby for a brief visit dur
ing the week.
Leonard Lageson has left for Cali
fornia, in search of better health.
While there he will visit his brother,
Bert, who is stationed at Mare
Island.
Mr. and Mrs.' George Boylan will
celebrate their golden wedding an
niversary on next Sunday, at their
home in Gladstone.
WHAT A MAN FROM TEXAS
THINKS OF THE COURIER
Editor Courier: Here' comes an
other subscriber who does not -want
to miss a copy of Clackamas county's
paper, although it is usually about
a week old by the time it gets down
here, it is never stale. Am enclos
ing a green-back, and if that offer is
still open would appreciate it if you
will have the Oregon Farmer sent
also.
As we have now spent one sum
mer and one winter in this part of
the country we have learned quite a
few things about the Lone Star
state.
When one mentions "Texas" the
average man stops, stares and im
mediately there flickers upon his
cerebrum the panorama of a large
desert of sand, where nothing grows
but cactus and nothing lives but
'rattle-snakes and centipedes. How
ever, after traveling from one end
of the state, almost to the other, and
even taking a trip "across the bor
der" down into Old Mexico; we have
not been able to find even a flea or
garter-snake.
I should like to give just a few
figures to prove that the Texas of
fifty years ago is now merely his
tory just the same as the Oregon of
fifty years ago. And the "Bandit-horsethief-Texas"
has long since been
resting in peaceful sleep beside the
"Ox-team-Indian-fighting-Oregon."
The fact of the matter is, in its
agricultural resources Texas has no
rival. In a wide belt extending into
Cramps!
Says Mrs. Frank Hag
ler, of Carbondale, 111.:
"I was suffering terrible
cramps and pains each
month. I had used . . .
but it didn't give any
permanent relief. The
pains came back on me
fust the same as before
. . . After taking Cardui.
I was entirely relieved
from the pains, and have
never been bothered with
them since."
TAKE
CariHH
The Woman's Tonic
Cardui should help you
as it did Mrs. Hagler.asit
has helped thousands of
other women who suf
fered from the pains and
discomforts from which
women suffer. Many
medical authorities pre
scribe the ingredients of
which Cardui is com
posed for the female
troubles for which it is
recommended. Why not
try it for your trouble?
All Druggists
EB9
the state from the north is some of-
the finest tillable land in the world,
the soil being deep, black and exceed
ingly rich. The staple crops grown
are: cotton, corn, wheat, oats, pea
nuts and cane, besides vegetables,
fruits, alfalfa, tobacco and rice. The
yield of rice being over eight mil
lion bushels annually. The report
for the year (1916) shows the fol
lowing production: corn, 175,075,000
bushels; wheat, 22,862,000 bushels;
oats, 44,375,000 bushels and 3,175,000
bales of cotton. This year's cotton
crop alone sold for over five million
dollars; while many of the farmers
are now paying income tax because
they "have persisted in planting pea
nuts. The southwestern and western
parts of the state are too dry for
agriculture, but as known they are
the happy home of the Texas-long-horn.
The eastern part of the state
is covered with pine and other valu
able timber. As to the mineral
wealth, oil wells, etc., it is not nec
essary to say anything.
Regarding the climate we got our
first winter day the tenth of Janu
ary and the fruit trees have now
been in blossom for more than a
week.
I am not in the real estate busi
ness, but after being in twenty-six
different states I can say Texas does
not take second place with any of
them.
Very truly yours,
A. B. M'REYNOLDS.
LOCAL FARMERS SHOULD
MAINTAIN SPUD ACREAGE
Reports that Clackamas county
farmers are intending to curtail their
potato planting this season are cur
rent, and The Courier calls the at
tention of those interested to the fol
lowing extract from the new Sup
plementary Pood Production pro
gram, issued by. the United States
department of agriculture, which has
just been received. The text of the
program represents the best thought
of the specialists of the department
who have had the benefit of advice
from agricultural leaders throughout
the country. The specific reference
to the local condition follows:
"The normal acreage of Irish and
sweet potatoes for 1918 should
be maintained, notwithstanding the
large crops in 1917.
This is especially true in view of
the necessity of releasing more wheat
for export. Potatoes, both Irish and
sweet, are the most popular and most
generally used of the perishable
staple crops. The department,
through its extension and publication
activities, is encouraging their great
er use, especially the use of the Irish
potato as a partial substitute for
wheat in bread making.
The yield per acre can be made
more certain by greater attention to
the selection of disease-free potatoes
of good varieties, by treatment of
seed potatoes immediately before
planting, and by the use of sprays
to prevent loss from blight.
ESTATE OF FRANK JAGGAR
IS FILED FOR PROBATE
In the will of Frank Jaggar, filed
for probate at the court house early
this week, assets of $132,755.00 are
listed. This consists of real estate at
Carus, with a valuation of $20,000;
Oregon City property, $100,000; cash
deposited in banks, $2,755; bank
stock, $6,000, and farm implements
and machinery valued at $4,000. The
will named George W. Day, who is a
nephew of the deceased, as evecutor,
and who filed the petition, through
his attorney, George L. Story.
The heirs of the estate are the six
children of Mr. Jaggar, the four
youngest being willed the greater
nortion of the estate. These are
Clyde, Alfred, Reed and Florence
Jaggar. The eldest daughter, Cora,
is given $10, and a trust fund of $10,.
000 is set aside for Louis, the eldest
son. The widow has been provided
for under a separate agreement, ac
cording to the will.
Monday, March 18, Is the Last Day
of Our Clearance Sale
and to make the last five days of our sale ones that will long live
in the memory of everyone ,
We Will Give Absolutely Free a $5.00 Pair of Shoes
of your own choice
With every suit or overcoat purchased at $16.85 or more. .
Bear in mind forcibly that all our merchandise is reliable that it represents a full 1 00
cents value on the dollar, that we guarantee perfect satisfaction with every purchase and
that anything you buy from us will make good for we are here to see that it does. .
That is and has always been our constant policy.
When we started this great sale competition was staggered at our offerings and
when we add to our present sale prices our offer of a five dollar pair of shoes absolutely
free as stated above We left them gasping for breath.
In line with the great spirit of patriotism that is prevailing through our land we ask you
to express your patriotism by partaking of this before unheard of opportunity.
Society Brand and Kir schbaum Clothes are
Absolutely Among the Finest Made
Society Brand and Kirschbaum Clothes are included in the present
sale at the following prices: k n .
$35.00 Suits
or Overcoats
$30.00 Suits
or Overcoats
$27.35
$24.35
$25.00 Suits M Q OC
or Overcoats p JL 700
$20.00 Suits J-I n oC
or Overcoats t) 1 000
TIME PASSES QUICKLY REMEMBER THERE ARE O N L Y FIVE MORE DAYS.
The highest type of wisdom will be displayed by getting your share of this great offer.
MILLER-OBST, Inc.,
THE STORE OF QUALITY and VALUE
Suspension Bridge Corner Oregon City, Ore.
PARENT-TEACHERS HOLD
BIG MEETING AT M0LALLA
Last Saturday Molalla was the
Mecca for a number of educators of
the state, who met with the parents
of the local districts for a get-together
meeting. About 60 parents
and teachers were present. The day's
program consisted of various addres
ses, with music in between.
Mrs. Hayhurst, of the School Leg
islation committee, spoke of the
work of her organization in keeping
foolish and unnecessary bills from
becoming laws at the state legisla
ture. Her talk was a lively dissem
ination of valuable news to the mem
bers of the community. Lorene Park
er, of the O. A. C. faculty, gave an
interesting and educational discourse
on the all-important topic, "How to
Substitute Food." Her remarks were
attentively listened to, and no doubt
the housewives of the Molalla sec
tion will find themselves far more
able to assist the war work by con
serving the food in the home. Alice
Joyce, also of Corvallis, spoke of the
Teacher's Part in Club Work," and
made a constructive outline of the
bask principles of the organization.
She did much to cement more firmly
the association of teachers and par
ents. Alfred Powers, of the Univer
sity of Oregon, talked in the after
noon on "Reading Circle Work," and
was much appreciated.
A vocal solo by Mrs. Gladys Har
greaves, and music by the Molalla
school were features of the session.
to make your campaign, but do not
permit anyone to work before he has
familiarized himself with the plan.
Do not fail to reach every home in
your district. If you do not find
them at home the first visit, make
the second.
Make all necessary reports promptly.
RED CROSS WORK IS MUCH
APPRECIATED BY "BOYS"
SAVING STAMPS COMMITTEE
GETS BUSY FOR CAMPAIGN
ABSTRACTS
of Clackamas County Property
HAMMOND ABSTRACT CO.
Beaver Building Oregon City
Office with
HAMMOND & HAMMOND
Lawyers
Dr. L. G. ICE
DENTIST
Beaver Building Oregon City
Phones Pacific, 1221. Home A-19.
The following letter has been pre
pared by J. L. Calavan, of the County
War Savings committee, and will be
sent this week to the heads of the
various sub-committees throughout
the county, by the officers in charge
of the work here: .
Oregon City, March 11, 1918.
Dear Worker:
Mr. C.'S. Jackson, state leader of
War Savings stamps has advised me
that they have arranged to have a
state-wide house to house canvass
from March 19 to' March 23.
I would advise that you give this
the widest possible publicity before
the date of the drive.
Read all literature very carefully,
so that you will thoroughly under
stand the plan, and will be able to
convince the people of the necessity
of buying stamps to win the war.
This war can be won only by,system
atic saving and daily sacrifice of
every man, woman, and child.
Select as many helpers as you wish,
Mrs. W. J. Jackson, of Looking
Glass, Oregon, recently knitted a
pair of woolen socks and shipped
them to Camp Lewis to "some sol
dier who was in need of them." In
the toe of the sock Mrs. Jackson
placed her name on a slip of paper
and this week the following letter of
appreciation was received from Pri
vate S. C. Irvin:
"Dear Unknown Friend: Will drop
you a line with my deepest apprecia
tion of the socks. I am leaving right
away for the east and they will come
in handy there. I suppose, or it is
taken for granted by the boys that
'the east' means France, so they will
come in handy over there too. I re
ceived another pair at the same time,
but the sender neglected to add her
address, therefore, I cannot, or do not
know whom to thank.
"They gave us all Red Cross sweat
ers tonight, too, but I did not get
one, for I was given one by my
mother when I first came here. I
want to tell you not o believe the
things you hear concerning, the Red
Cross sweaters and socks. You know
the German spies have started all
sorts of stories about them. The one
about the woman finding a sweater
she had knitted for sale in a dry
goods store is an example of them.
It just goes to show that the Germans
would like to cause the Red Cross to
let up on their good work. I can as
sure you that the boys appreciate
anything the Red Cross sends them
I will close, thank you again for the
socks.
"Your soldier friend,
"PRIVATE S. C. IRVIN."
At a well attended and enjoyable
meeting of Chapter P. P. O. E. Sis
terhood, at the home of Mrs. Chris
Sehuebel last Thursday afternoon,
the members listened to a talk by
Mrs. E. W. Scott, on England. Mrs.
Scott told of her visit to the Isle of
Man. Red Cross activities occupied
a part of the afternoon, and consider
able work was accomplished.
At the business session the follow
ing officers were elected: President,
Mrs. E. W. Scott; vice-president, Mrs.
W. A. Dimick; recording secretary,
Mrs. C. Sehuebel; corresponding sec
retary, Mrs. Raymond Caufield; treas
urer, Mrs. N. W. Bowland; chaplain,
Mrs. F. J. Tooze, and guardian, Mrs.
William Andresen.
"It Sure Does the Work"
Changeable weather and wet fee'
make March a dangerous month foi
coughs, colds", croup and whooping
cough. Be prepared to get prompt
relief. Don't let a cold run into ser
ious sickness. Mrs. W. H. Thornton
3523 W. 10th St., Little Rock, Ark.,
writes: "My little boy had a severe
attack of croup and I honestly be
lieve he would have died if it had not
been for Foley's Honey and Tar
Two doses relieved him. I would no
be without it at any price." Jonet
Drug Co.
MRS. E. W. SCOTT ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF SISTERHOOD
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The following definition of the
often used, and much abused, French
word, "camouflage" is taken from
the new issue of the War Cycloped
ia, which has just been received by
THE COURIER, and is reprinted
for the edification of our readers. It
may be well to memorize the cor
rect pronunciation of this word also,
which ends with the soft sound of
"a," as "azh," in "garage" and "mi
rage." The Cyclopedia defines it:
"The French word for a military
art that has assumed new import
ance in the present war as a result
of the effort to conceal fortifications,
ships, guns, trenches, etc., from the
observations of the hostile aircraft.
It consists of painting objects of war
so that they may blend readily into
the landscape and thus be lost to
view, or in concealing them by
screens or false work, or even in
'faking fortifications or 'Quaker'
euns. -A special contingent of cam
ouflage is being organized by the
war department, and a private so
ciety of artists, the American Cam
ouflage, has an office at 215 West
57th street, New York City."
mittee, for further investigation, and
samples were taken from the source
of supply at five different points.
These were submitted to the Btate
board of health for analysis, and the
following results ascertained alter an
incubation lastiner for 72 hours. Ben-'
,ton Vedder, chairman of the commit
tee, had charge of the specimens, ana
says that no evidence or colon oacu
li or gas was found. The report is:
Nn 1. R0 bacteria ner cubic cent
imeter; No. 2, 25 bacteria per cc; No.
3, 35 bacteria per cc; No. 4, 40 bacter
ia per cc; No. 5, 20 bacteria per cc.
OFFICERS ARE NEEDED
Government. Starts Nautical School
at Portland
Tft man tho mnnv TlAW VAARfils bfi-
inrr hnilf. nn fhn Pacific coast, the
government will require a great num
ber ot omcers. xne men or me norm
west, who have had experience either
rn tVio con tVip fjreat Lakes, or larg
er bays and sounds, are appealed to
. . . 1. . . i &
ana urgea to quailiy tnemseives ior
the numerous good positions that
will soon be open.
To officer the steel ships planned
fnr flrofrnn nnH Wnshincton this
year, 600 deck officers and a like
WATER REPORTED GOOD
Gladstone Council Finds No Traces
of Injurious Germs
At a recent council meeting in
Gladstone, Dr. Orel Welsh, county
health officer, made the report that
all water for drinking purposes
should be boiled, as traces of un
healthful bacilli had been discovered
in the buddIv. The matter was re
ferred to the Fire and Water com-J
number of engine room officers will
be required. For the wooden ships
more than 1,000 deck ofiicers will be
naceasarv. and aDDroximately the
same number will be used in the en
gine rooms. In the nautical schools,
a six weeks' course is given free, and
those passing the prescribed exam
inations are issued a license to be
come officers on the new government
ships. C. D. Kennedy, in charge of
the operating department of the
U. S. Shipping board, at Portland,
has charge of the hiring of seamen
for ships sent from this state.
U. S. Men Under Shell Fire
American Y. M. C. A. secretaries
at-work in huts in the war zone are
already under shell fire. They have
found that there is plenty of drudg
ery, long hours, high tension and
nerve-racking work and a real test
of their ability to keep cheerful and
bring inspiration to other men who
are war-weary, homesick and dis
couraged. British Y. M. C. A. huts
and dug-outs have been knocked to
pieces by shells and American secre
taries are today with the American
troops facing actual danger and con
ditions which they never dreamed of
before. Yet not a single man has
faltered or turned back.
Most Old People
Are Constipated
Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
is a combination of simple laxa
tive herbs with pepsin, gentle in action,
and especially adapted as a remedy for
elderly people, women and children. It
is the standard family remedy in count
less homes. Sold by druggists every
where for 50 cts. and $1.00 two sizes.
A trial bottle can be obtained, free of
charge, by writing to Dr. W. B. Caldwell,
457 Washington St., Monticello, Illinois.