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About Ashland tidings. (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919 | View Entire Issue (July 22, 1915)
asitlant) Tmmas Thorndaf, July 22, 10IIS PAGE SIX The Avenue of Commonwealths at the Wonderful Panama-Pacific Exposition f ' In ' v A . JiKrT v, t fft - - v:T! Pel 3M - irtl I1 t?v V o N the Arenue of Cnmmoowealthg at the Pannma-Paelflc International Exposition. CrowdM passing before tbe beautiful New Vork State building, which Is one of tbe Quest of the state buildings at the tnise Exposition lu Sun Francisco. Valley Film Makes Hit at Exposition Oregon Building, Panama-Pacific Exposition, July 18. Those who have seen the new film, "Grace's Visit to the Rogue River Valley," are unan imous in the conclusion that Grace certainly did not go home after her etay In that region of wondrous beauty and very evident prosperity. They find it easy to continue the film a reel or two and picture the dear girl as having found her prince in this fairyland, where she lived happy ever afterward, surrounded by peace, prosperity and plenty of little Graces and princes. If any fail to stay through the entire six reels it is only because they fear the spell may caime them to forget their happy homes elsewhere and hie themselves away to "thi g f'.owerland, this bowerland, where everything delights the eye, dollars grow on trees, and monster trout seem to grab the hook almost without an invitation, Prom the minute the distinguished Jacksonville rotundities doff their tiles and break forth In smiles in front of the Jack son county court house until that last silhouetted form of the charm lng fairy brings the ending, there is not a dull moment, and through the hour and a half visitors follow Grace with pleasure as evident as that of the small boy in the wake of a brass band. The story of quaint Mrs. Mer rlam, telling of the times "when salt was worth Its weight in gold," and the vivid portrayal of the tttack of Block Bart upon that old wood-burn er train, offered splendid contrast to the Rogue river progress of today as typified by the arrival of the Shasta de luxe train at the busy station in Medford, and further exemplified by scenes of Medford's violent business activity on busy days. And how the visitors do enjoy watching the autos speeding over that stretch of Pacific highway through the Sisklyous- This Bight alone will bring hundreds through the Rogue River valley. The grade crossings, the Grizzly Hiking Club, the beautiful Medford homes, new Elks club, the tiny John West erlund (382 pounds In his stocking feet) leading that big parade give glimpses that make the crowd want to see more, and It Is forthcoming tn the golf pictures, placer mining, Grace and other nymphs in that invit ing pool, the cattle and haymaking scenes, and who ever saw a more thrilling picture than that splendifer ous litter of money-makers? These heavily laden cherry trees make the mouth water, the mountain scenes bring a longing, the Rogue river fish ing brings yells of delight and the waterfalls and Rogue River gorge proclaim this a region unsurpassed for scenery. And then comes Ash land, beautiful Ashland and her won derful scenic driveway, that lovely I krk almost in the heart of the busl nw.i district, those $175,000 llthla rprings. tbe paved and parked Boule vard, the panoramic views of the city nd valley, and finally come Grace Bod her camping party, showing ail the delights of game hunting in the Rogue River valley. Algy, the ten derfoot, adds comedy, the dancers and many social affairs add gract, and charm, proclaim a delightful cul ture there, and the country club, the fine homes and the vast stretches of Incomparable orchard tell of prosper ity. And the fairies give the one last added touch that leaves nothing to be desired. The film is a bit, a real hit, Just a little long, but a beauty, detailing Rogue river as It is and that Is sufficient to make everyone want to make a visit, and cause very many to actually do that very thing. This is great addition to the Oregon building's publicity equipment and will be productive of great good. Representative Frohbach Is mak ing the most of the opportunity to boost the new film and many are see ing it. XOTl-S FROM THE OREGON' BUILDING July 29 Is Loganberry day at the Oregon building. Loganberry juice made at the plant that was once the Salem Brewing Company's establish ment will be Berved to all comers, and preparation Is made for at least 10,000. Small quantities of the juice and Oregon prunes have been served at different times and are in tremen dous favor. It is believed that the loganberry juice, properly exploited, will develop a business requiring all the loganberries the state of Oregon can raise. There will be an all day program July 29. The Willamette and Ro3ue River valleys sent quantities of cherries, and some of them wonders, but Hood River sent the box of the largest cher ries shown at the exposition. These were Lamberts and of a size unbeliev able to those unfamiliar with the size to which Oregon cherries grow. Hood River has a right to make a big noise. The crowds are rapidly Increasing at this time, and the exposition is filled with easterners. Inquiry about Oregon has trebled and undoubtedly many thousands will visit our state during the next two or three months. An average of 55,000 pass the gates dally and the exposition is now mak ing good money. Oregon visitors to the fair are Increasing in numbers, about 175 registering daily. Many Oregonians are coming by auto and find the roads generally satisfactory. Constant Inquiry here makes It cer tain that Oregon Is going to be visited by an extraordinary number of tour ing autolnts during the summer and fall months. Oregon Minerals Win Grand Award San Francisco, July 15. The state of Oregon has won the grand prize for the collective exhibit Of Oregon's mineral resources, the exhibit In stalled In the Mines building by Fred R. Mellls of Baker, and also six sil ver medals on individual exnimts. This Is In competition with all the other mineral-producing states and many foreign countries. Phone Job orders to the Tidings. Fire Insurance Does Not Prevent FWE But protects you against a catastro phe that strikes ONE INSURED MAN OUT OF THIRTY. The company of fering that protection must be Investi gated. Does it pay its claims fairly, cheerfully, without quibble and with out attempting to get out of honest obligation? That is the kind of service offered you by The Billinqs Agency "Insurance That Insures" Phone 211 41 E. Main REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE. Crater Lake Lodge Entertains Many Medford Tribune: The road is open to Crater Lake, travel Is increas ing daily, and tourists from all over the United States are visiting the scenic wonder. All are surprised to see such a beautiful lodge on the rim, and are delighted with the excellent accommodations and especially with the splendid meals, the bill of fare comprising about everything the mar ket affords. A. L. Parkhurst, presi dent of the Crater Lake Company, H. C. Tulled, manager, and all the assist ants are pleasant and obliging and do everything possible to show guests a good time. Mr. Tuller has had sev eral years experience at resort hotels and understands how to entertain. The new lodge recently opened to the public, after being under con struction for four years, is 50x120 feet, four stories high, and faces the lake, being only about fifty feet from the rim. On the first floor Is the dining room, 30x40 feet, office and lobby 40x50 feet, reception room 30x40 feet and a modern kitchen. There are large fireplaces in the lobby and dining room, and there is also a fireplace on the outside. There are 68 bedrooms on the other three floors, and all modern Improvements are provided. Water is brought from a spring a mile from the lodge. Be sides the lodge there are floored tent accommodations at the rim for 100 persons, and at the Anna Springs camp for 50 more. The lodge has been erected at a great expense, but the rates charged are very reason able, and the home people as well as tourists should not fall to visit the lake this year. The oftener you go the better pleased you will be with tbe lake and trip. 1914 COAL PRODUCTION IN OREGON LARGEST SINCE 1010 In 1914 Oregon produced 51,558 tons of coal, valued at $143,556, an increase, according to statement of the United States Geological Survey prepared in co-operation with the Oregon Bureau of Mines and Geology, of 5,495 tons over the output of 1913 and the largest production in the state since 1910. The only productive coal field in j Oregon is in tho southwestern part of the state, In Coos county, and is known as the Coos Bay field, from the fact that it entirely surrounds that body of water. It occupies a total area of about 230 square miles, Its length north and south being about 30 niilc3 and its maximum breadth at the middle about eleven miles. Other coal fields have been prospected in different parts of the state, but none has been developed to the point of production. Coal production has never been one of the important industries of Ore gon, and during the last few years has been of less Importance than former ly because of tho large increase in the production of petroleum in California and in its use as fuel. Before the advent of the liquid fuel considerable quantities of Oregon coal were shipped to San Francisco, where It served to some e::tent as a moderator of prices, particularly for domestic fuel. In only four years has the pro duction exceeded 100,000 tons, and in each of the three years preceding 1914 It was below 50,000 tons. Bryan May Speak In Medford Soon Medford Tribune: Among the men of fame to visit this city next week will be former Secretary of State Wil liam J. Bryan. A comimttee com posed of Medford democrats will meet the former secretary of state at Hornbrook and take him to Klamath Falls and Crater Lake by auto, arriv ing in this city, according to present total number of commercial springs was 829, or nine less than in 1913. The total production In 1913 was 57, 867,399 gallons, valued at $5,631, 391; thus the decrease In 1914 was 6 per cent In quantity and 13 per cent in value. Similar decreases In the trade have been observed since 1911, and may be attributed chiefly to gen eral improvement In the quality of municipal supplies, because of which the necessity of purchasing bottled drinking water has been lessened. During the last ten years the Intro duction of safe filtered water into nrrnirpmonta nna flAiil hpfnro MlV Bryan will leave for the north. While ! 8everal larSe cltles llas been followe,!. waiting for his train Mr. Bryan will j ntaljle falllnS off ln buslne88 ot speak to the citizens of Medford. table wa,ter Pwdacen in the Immedl . ate vicinity. Mineral Water Trade in 1011. The annual report on tho produc- Northwest Incomes Pay. tlon of mineral water in the United During tbe fiscal year ended June States, which has just been compiled 30 the total income tax collected by R. B. Dole of the United States 1 from Individuals in Oregon amounted Geological Survey, from reports re- $121,305 and the tax collected ceived from springs operators, shows from corporations in Oregon amount that 54,358,466 gallons of mineral j ed t0 J 84,435. water, valued at $4,892,328. was hot- In the Washington-Alaska district tied and sold In 1914. The water' tne Individual tax netted $203,135 was marketed for both medicinal and j and the corporation Income tax table use and ranged in composition ' amounted to $320,742. The Idaho- from the purest table beverages to- Montana-Utah district yielded luu.- the strongest mineralized waters In!727 Individual tax and 4.'J,U8 cor- the country. In addition to this i'oration tax. quantity, 6,261,743 gallons of mln- eral water was consumed in the man ufacture of "soft drinks." The latter quantity does not begin to represent the entire production of soft drinks but only that part made from mineral waters, by far the greater part of the flavored drinks being compounded I Ladles, your old-style watch can be made over Into a bracelet watch by several methods. If you consult Whited he will explain how. The price will be from $1 upwards. 16-2t Albany C. M. Miller will erect a with municipal or. private supplies .large produce warehouse on First not classified as mineral waters. ' street. 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