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PAGE SIX A.SIILA.YU TTDUVOH Monday, July 8, 1018. REGULATIONS l'KOVlDH FOK MEXICAN LAI50U To assist In meeting the present tl.ortage In unskilled lalior, restric tions have been temporarily removed on the Importation of Mexican labor to be used In certain occupations. Tills stop supplements the order by which the department of lalior lias ar ranged to bring Porto Rlcan laborers into this country for work on govern rient contracts. It Is estimated that 75,000 islanders can be brought In vh!lo transportation Is available. New regulations on the subject of Mexican lalior contain rigid provis ions to prevent any attempt at ex ploitation on the part of prospective employers. Wage rates current fo similar labor in tho localities In which the admitted alien Is to be employed aro assured, as well as good Lousing and sanitation conditions. Applications for permission to Im port Mexican lalior under the new provisions may lie filed with U. S. , Immigration or employment servlc3 officials, giving tho number of labor ers desired, class of work, wages and place of employment. The pestiferous house fly is on his way. Soon ho will breed and bloom by the million and attack the food find milk of the yoi:ng?r generation. Vv'hy net beat him to it? Screens are absolutely the greatest preven tive against tin's enemy, tho greatest death-dealing animal known to sci ence. Screen every door, window, and porch. We'll rend a man who will measur? your entire building and give you the exact cost of perfect fitting screens. There Is no obligation to buy. Ashland Lumber Co. Phone 20 PENTAL (OKI'S MEETS DEMAN'DS (r .-,((!),((;;) Tho dental requirements of an STiy of more than fi, 000, 000 men can now be met by the present fore) cf tho dental corps of tho United Ttates army. Examinations have been closed and no further additions will be made to the corps for som? time. The number of dental officers lias expanded siriM war was declared irom 5S to 5810. Commissions were effered to 5167 dentists in all parts of the country, and all but 271 were r.ccept3d. Tho average numbor of tooth fill ings In tho army ranges from 225,000 to 250,000 a month. Special dental Infirmaries have been established In the camps and cantonments, to which newly inducted soldiers are sent for examination shortly after arrival In the camps. A school for dental instruction has been established, where R3 officers are assigned each month to take the 2 months' course. I'lEIi DEALERS KIWOHT COXSl'MlTKtti VV COAL Fuel dealers throughout Oregon &re forwarding to !''uel Administrator Holmes their reports as to the ..mounts of coal consumed annually j'n their various districts, 'it Is ex pected that the survey will be com pleted in a few days. Tho survey was ordered by the na tional fuel administration as part Of r nation-wi.lo inquiry to ascertain what the normal demand should bo As soon as the data is tabulated, It 's expected that the government will announce a new distribution plan ender which householders who fail ed to get in fuel supplies during the summer, will be compelled to go this winter on "fuel rations". wi and in value you get trie most money con buy. Iff! , Vj. ii.au H , -,u Stand:; rd, solid packed goods of the finest quality cr.d flavor are our specialty, Personal 6ervica is our watchword. Wt lower the ridnot tJit quality. Plaa Gt ocey WHEN THE KAISER PHONED THE DEVIL The kaiser called the devil up On the telephone one day Tho girl at central listened To all they had to say. "llello," she heard the kaiser say, "Is old man Satan home? Just tell him that it's Kaiser 13111 That wants h!m on the phone." The devil said "Hello" to Dill f And Kill said "How ara you? I'm running a hell here on earth, So tell me what to do. "What can I do?" tho devil said, "My dear old Kaiser Dill, .'f there's a tiling that I can do To help you 1 sure will." The ka!s-?r raid, ".Xow listen," And I will try to tell The way that I am running On earth a modern hell. "I've saved for this for 40 years, I've started out to kill. That it will bs a modern job You leave to old friend Dill. "My army v.f nt through De'.glum, Shooting children down; V.'e phot up every countryside And blew up every town. "My Zens dropped bombs on cities, Killing old and young; riif ones the Zeps failed to get Were taken out and hung. "I darted out for Paris With the aid ot poison gas: The Delgians, darn them, stopped me And would not let me pass. "My submarines are devils Why you should see them fight; They go sneaking through the wator A:id sink a ship at sight. "I was running tilings to suit myself Until a year ago, When a man named Woodrow Wilson Wired nie to go more slow. ' He said to me, 'Dear William We don't want to make you sore, Tut you must tell your U-boats To sink our ships no more. " 'We have mentioned this tho last time So, Dear Dill, It's up to you, And if you do not slop it, You have to fight us, too.' "' did not listen to him And he's doming after me With a million Yankee soldiers From their homes across the sea. "Xow that's why I called you, Satan For I want advice from you; I know that yon will tell me Just what I ought to do." "My dear Old Kaiser William, There's not much left to tell, For tho Yankees will make It hotter Than I can here In hell. 'I've been a mean old devil, Dut not half as mean as you, So the minute that you get hero The job is yours to do, "I'll be ready for your coming ' And 1 11 keep the fires all bright; I'll have your room all ready When the Yanks begin to fight. ' For the boys In blue will 'got you.' I have nothing more to tell; Hang up your phone and get your hat And meet me here In hell." INTERURRAN AUTOCAR CO. Leave Ashland for Medford, Tal ent and I'hoeuix dally except Sunday at 9:00 a. m. and 11 a. m., and 1:00, 4:00 and 5:13 p. m. Also on Satur day night at 0:30. Sundays, leave Rt 9:00 a. m., 12:30, 4:30 and G:30 p. m. Leave Medford for Ashland daily except Sunday at 8:00 and 10 a. m., and 1:00, 4:00 and 5:15 p. m. Also on Saturday night at 10:15. On Sun days 10:30 a. m., 1:30, 5:30 and 1 IS: 30 p. m. i Faro between Medford and Ash land, 30 cents. Round trip 50 cents. 'BARGAIN PRICES MATTER what your needs ara it a safety and economy to deal th us. You will always find h era C.-l A complete, clean, pure tock of quality food at tho lowest possible pricea. w a want your patronage, in return will see that and quality that your Telephone 78 AMERICA JAKES GOOD Hoover's Hopes Are Exceeded Remarkable Results at End of Food Administration's First Year Proves Voluntary System Was No Mistake Confidence That People Will Con tinue Patriotic Conservation Efforts Is Felt at Washington. W. B. Ayer, Federal Food Adminis trator for Oregon, earnestly directs attention to eomo excerpts from a re cent official summary, at tho end of Its first year's work, of the United States Food Administration's alms, methods and results. These excerpts aro given below: "When the U. S. Food Administra tion undertook tho work of conserving and mobilizing America's food re sources, there were threo methods of approach possible in handling the problem, these methods of control be ing rationing, high prices and volun tary effort. The Three Systems. "The introduction of rationing Into this country would have resulted in an inevitable re action. It would also mean a tremendous expenditure. On the basis of the rationing system adopted by European countries for certain staple foods, It would require $4,800,000 a year for the printing of tho necessary ration cards; it would emand ono official for every 1,000 families to take ire of distribution under this system; In fact, on the European basi3, about $45,000,000 a year would be required to administer the rationing system In this country. Control of consumption by high prices was obviously too unfair to merit consideration iu such a country as ours, meaning us it must, conserva tion for tho rich at the expense of tho poor. "Tho voluntary system, based upon education and publicity (the third al ternative), was selected beeauso of the moderate expense involved, and becauso of tho opportunity It afforded to use tho great dcoire of loyal Amer icans to serve their country. Results Enormous.' "Tho results of the voluntary control of food have been enormous. The sur plus of tho 1917-18 wheat crop, based on normal consumption, would have been 20,000.000 bushels. If the present rate of saving by the American people continues, we shall be able to deliver to our Allies from this crop possibly 170,000,000 bushels of wheat, of which 150,000,000 will represent the volun tary savings of the American people. This delivery of w heat has enabled tho Allies to meet the more Immediate end pressing bread needs of their peo ple, and to keep up the bread ration of their soldiers. "As to our exports of meat, tho re sults of conservation are even more remarkable. The analysis of figures In regard to hogs Indicates that wo were 5,000,000 to 7,000,000 hogs short when the conservation campaign was started. Before the war, tho average monthly export of hog products was about 50,000,000 pounds. In March, 1918, wo exported 300,000,000 pounds and can see our way clear, with the present saving and production, to go forward at this rate for an Indefinite period. Before 1914, we were export ing from 1,000,000 to 6,000,000 pounds of beef per month. After the Euro pean war began, there was an in crease to about 23,000,000 per month. Now, we aro exporting at the rate of 130,000,000 pounds of beef per month and, with 'the continuation of conser vation and production, there is no reason to anticipate a material reduc tion Iu these figures. Great Offensive Needed. "The winning of the w-ar depends upon the development of great offen rivo strength on the part of the United States. This offensive must include ships, men, supplies and food. With the increase In the size of our Army, there is a necessary decrease In our productive capacity. Harvests are bound to very with seasonal condi tions. "The only safe procedure for us and for the Allies is to provide enormous reserve stocks of staple foods, both here and in Europe, to meet any emer gency which may arise. In a later period of tho war, to have to stop in a critical phase of it in order to put unusual emphasis upon agricultural production, might be fatal to our final success. "There must be no let-down In the program of conservation until the new harvest. Heartened by our success and by the spirit of devotion and self sacrifice shown by the American peo ple, we uust go ahead more than ever convinced of our responsibility to those who fight with us and to those unfortunate peoples who look to us as the ono source of the food supply necessary to keep them from destruc tion. In Frsnce and England. "Tho American Labor Mission Just home from London, was appointed by President Wilson to make a study of conditions In England and Franco. Of Its nineteen members, nine are from the American Federation of Labor, two of whom are women. The others represcr.i every social element of tho American people. This mission made a comprehensive study of conditions in the Allied countries, and bafore leaving London for America, Issued the following statement regarding food conditions: " "Since landing In England, all mem bers of the committee have vibited a number of cities and interviewed a large number, of peopje regarding the ters arising from tho war, and wo feel It our duty to Impress upon the Amer ican people the fact that they should endeavor to conserve food in a larger measure, that we may supply the peo' pie of the Allied countries with the things necessary to their sustenance, There is no doubt that the people of Great Britain and the Allied countries are making untold sacrifices, more than America realizes.' Wheat and Meat Abroad. "In 1914 France produced 82 per cent of her normal consumption of wheat. In 1917 her production was only 45 per cent. After deducting the amount necessary fr seed, It was es timated that the 1917 production would be but one-third of France's needs. It nfust be remembered, too, that France has always figured her needs on a different basis than ours. Tho French people have never wasted food, conse quently France's normal consumption has been practically Identical with her actual necessities. The ration of the French soldiers has twice been cut, and the soldier's ration is jiever low ered until the danger at home from food shortage Is critical. Certain re ports have been brought to this coun try that thero is plenty of meat In France. These reports originated in the fact that at one time It was neces sary, becauBO of the lack of feeds, to slaughter largo quantities of her dairy catue. me immediate result was a temporary glut of meat, but the final result is that today Franco Is on a meat ration of ono pound a weok, In cluding horso flesh." EAT POTATOES It's Up to Us. "Germany's war of starvation is a challenge most of all to America," says a Food Administration Bulletin. "Against Germany's lust for dominion, America's purpose is to establish the society of nations. Against destruc tion, America's aim Is healing. Against mas:ry, America's ideal is service. "Wo cannot surpass the steadfast ness of Britain, the couraje of Italy, tho exaltation of France. "V.'e cannot excel the Allies in hero Ism, in endurance, in fortitude. Our force iu battle, though it may be de cisive, will not be as great as theirs. "Wo can hope to contribute Tnost to the common cause from our larger resources. To relieve desperate pri vation, America can supply food. "Giving up wheat is a little thing compared to their death struggle in which our soldiers are splendidly sharing. "A little thing yet v.e can do it with greatness of spirit. Supporting our army and add ng whole-hearted service to humanity, it is in America's power to defeat forever the passion of conquest. "Now is tho hour of testing. Wheat is tho test." Give the Children Milk. Milk Is one of the most important food sources the human race pos sesses. For the proper nourishment of the child, it is absolutely indispen sable and Its use should be kept up in the diet as long as possible. Not only does it contain all the essential food elements In the most available form for ready digestion, but the recent scientific discoveries show it to be es pecially rich in certain peculiar prop erties that alone render growth pos sible. It Is not enough to take off your hat to the flag take off your coat and roll up your slceve3, and having made those preparations, do something use ful for America and her cause. t RESULTS FIRST YEAR OF T FOOD ADMINISTRATION Preliminary Work Began May X W, 1917. ? rnnrl r.rkntrfil Art riascfid Auftust 10, 1917. WHEAT EXPORTS (since July 1): I Estimated surplus for export, 20,000,000 bushels. j Actual shipments to June, 120,- 000,000 bushels. BEEF EXPORTS: Ordinary rata one to two mil- . lion pounds monthly. J Largest single month this year, 87,000,000 lbs. PORK EXPORTS: Ordinary rate, 50,000,000 lbs. i monthly. , T Largest month this year, 308,- 000,000 lbs. J PRICK OF FLOUR (Minneapo- li3): One year ago, $16.75 a barrel J wholesale. r Present price, 5J.80 per barrel. PRICE MARGIN" (between farm- cr's wheat and flour made from it): One year ago the difference was J5.6S. Present date the difference is 64 cents. J IN GENERAL: To the farmer going to market, 27 per cent more than last summer; to J the housewife buying in mar- 4 ket, V. per cent less than last J summer. i And the Allies have been tained. Ready to took in Just the touch of a match and your New Perfection Oil Cook Stove is ready for cooking. No waiting for the fire to burn up. Easier to operate than a coal or wood stove: No smoke or odor; no dust or dirt. Bakes, broils, roasts, toasts, all the year round. All the convenience of gas. And a cool kitchen in summer. In I, 2, 3 ind 4 burner tiies, with or without ovens or cabinets. Aik your dealer today. STANDARD OIL COMPANY (California) NEW PERFECTION Provost Bros., iMwre, Ashland, kixg uvmw.v. k.us JircKV.'HKAT CAKKS King George and Queen Mary tast ed American buckwheat cakes for tiic first time at t lie Eagle hut of the American Y. M. ('. A recently, ac cording to press dispatches. The visit was a surprise, one made at the king's own suggestion. The king explained to the secretary that he had heard so much iibout the Ka,7le hut he had determined to sn It. "What's the mc;t distinctive Amer ican dish you have hre?" lie asked "I want to sample It." "ISucItwheat cake:; are tho beat thing we have," replied the secre-ta:-y. The king and nueen sat down at an oilcloth covered table beside a i.ioup of khaki clad American avia - tors and a coupl? of bluejackets, Each ate a plate of buckwheat cakes hot from t he griddle with a gtr.erous covering of genuine maple syrup. I'.oth finished their portions politely refused a second helping, i hilt llpflnrpil f liom-jolvoa In f,tn- r.tl the adoption of buckwheat cakes in the British national menu. After going through the Eagle hut. Comply With the Law AND Printed B Wrappers ACCORDING to the i tiling of the Oregon Dairy and Food Commission all dairy butter sold or exposed for sale in this state must be wrapped in butter paper upon which is printed the words "Oregon Dairy Butter, 16 (or 32) ounces full weight," with the name aud address of the maker. To enable patrons of the Tidings to easily comply with this ruling this office has put in a supply of the standard srzes of butter paper and will print it in lots of 100 sheets and up ward and deliver it by parcels post at the fol lowing prices; 100 Sheets. II! or 32 250 Sheets, 16 or 32 500 Sheets, 16 or 32 Send your orders to us by mail accompan ied by the price of the paper and it will be promptly forwarded to you by parcel post, prepaid. We use the best butter paper obtainable, and our workmanship is of the best. Let ua have your order and you will not regret it. Ashland Tidings Ashland, Oregon, L fiT) rlt f?sfl rfl rm rn trn rn rar ran ran ran ran ran m r m r dJ U ' - u irrrTM r. 1 KcARL I V OIL a Jiffy A New Ferfection Oil Cook Stove meam kitchen comfort nd convenience. Ask your friend who has one. Used in 3.000,000 homes. Ineipensive, easy to operate. See them at your dealer's today. Thos. Simpson, Hdwre Oregon c::ani:niir.; the equipment, dormitor ies and kitchens, the king and queen ia;d a vi:;it to tho.no.v Washington Inn, the hostelry erected for Ameri can officers by the V, M. C. A. iu St. James square. .SIMMY l'OJL Sl.( V.' ii!:ooj (;' : i)LIX(i MOTH The fir.:t brood cf codling moth 13 .'bout over at this lime. The first of the second brood will follow the last part cr the fii:t brood so close ly that it is nece'uary to keep the fruit ccvore.1 frc:i: now till picking time. In order to keep the fruit thor oughly covered it is necessary to f pray every three cr four weeks. Application sh.':id be made be tween th? first and 10th of July fo'.- flowing by another during the last j week of July or the first week in j .' ugust. Apparently thero are more ! worms at this time than we had at i this time last year and unless very j '.borough Gpraying is done from now on w? will have more wormy fruit than we' had last season. Dated July 2. 1918. CLAUDE C. CATE, County Agent. USE: utter ounces S1.75 ounces $2.50 ounces $3.75 iiimimtttiniiMnr 1