Tl I. . igh rwo ashlasd nrixas Tuesday. December 17, 1014 A t ASHLAND TIDINGS Established 1876 Published every Tuesday by TUB ASHLAND HUNTING OOMTAM (Incorporated) R, Greer. .Editor OFFICIAL CITY AND COUNTY PAPER. TELEPHONE 39 SIHKCIUITIOX RATES One Year, when paid at expiration 12.50 One Year, when paid in advance 2.00 Six Months, when paid in advance 1.25 Three Months, when paid In advance 75 No subscription for less than three months. All subscriptions dropped at expiration unless renewal is received. In ordering changes of the paper always give the old street address r postofflce as well as the new. ADVERTISING RATES Dfeplny AdvwtWnK Single Insertion, each Inch 2oc Six months, each inch 28c One year, each Inch 17 He Reading Notilro 10 cents the line. ClasHifiisl Column One cent tha word each time. Twenty words one month, one dollar. .Cards of Thanks, 11.00. Obituaries, 2 V4 cents the line. Fraternal Orders and Societies i.ortioinir tnr frntftrnal orders or societies charging a regular Initia tion fee and dues, no discount. Religious and benevolent orders will be charged for all advertising when an admission or other charge Is made, at the regular rate When no admission Is charged, space to the amount of fifty lines reading will be allowed without charge. All additional at regular ratea. Ml slss r, Former Mayor of Bir mingham Endorses It h7 tfou ASdisaT&mrt I ' sr it ana a uouar n. Ti.linim Iuih a matpr circulation in AHlUand and iU trade tcrrl. tory than all other Jarkoon county papers combined. Entered at the Ashland, Oregon, Postoffloe as second-class mall matter. "Victory Week," If made the tre mendous drawing card community interest now Indicates, will provo worth thousands of dollars to the city. The money necessary to bring to a splendid success the construc tive thought of Mr. Carter will be worth ten fold more to the com munity, In favorable advertising, than it Is scheduled to cost, even tho we Bpend the maximum estimate on the undertaking. The line of least resistance is al ways along the path nature has carved for advancement. Can any one, mindful of nature's laws, fall to distinguish the path laid out for the best development of Ashland? The environment, the climate, the elevation, the typography, the natur al medicinal waters, the scenery, even the splendid domestic water supply, are designed precisely to meet the demands for recreation, health, longevity and pleasurable liv ing. They hold power enough to draw here by the thousands if prop erly exploited. v. Strangers usually, estimate a city by what they see. On gala occas ions they behold and experience the best a city has. It Is lively and they see it bo. It is pleasing and beauti ful and they see it so. Merchants re doing a thriving business and It looks good. The atmosphere is charged with galty and bustle and they feel It These are the Impres sions they carry away and comment on. It Is a psychological law. The greater the crowd the more parm nent benefit to the town. After such occasions comments of visitors run like this: "A city the size of which can do such things. Is to be reckoned with. It certainly has 'pep' and Btamlno. It has a great future." It Is worth much to Ashland to fill It with strangers even for a week. Worth vastly more than to expend an equal sum of energy and money in trying to get Industries here that cannot thrive on account of unfavor able natural obstacles typography, geography and the like, which every body recognizes as fatal,, but , our selves. Industries that do not thrive are In the way of advancement. They hurt the credit and general reputa tion of a community and It suffers accordingly. To attempt such Is to follow the lines of greatest resistance while the law of success dictates the opposite course. Fifty thousand persons one day In Ashland Is worth one hundred thous and dollars besides the ready cash they leave. The advertising value is worth more than tlie cash In our pockets. The average citizen does not realize the tremendous value of advertising. They rea'd what the merchant offers in his advertise ment; they act on his suggestion; they buy a gown they had not Intend' ed buying and purchase their needs of that merchant instead of another without realizing the power the ad vertiBement exercised in the trans action. Community advertising Is much the same, but more extended In scope. Every act of every citizen; every community activity, or lack of community activity, every word of citizen, even, In an advertisement, favorable, or otherwise, for the city. You, dear reader, would not be In Ashland today had not the favorable word been spoken and made the Im pression you gained of the city. Somebody, or literature, spoke fa vorably enough pf the place to In duce you to come. The fact that you - awe still here speaks well for the environment. In these times of epidemic thru out the country few of the best news papers are featuring fatalities on the front page under "Death Angel" heads. Down In southern California among the resort cities the list is being set In exceedingly small type and printed in an obscure corner of an Isolated page. AHho It Is well understood the epidemic Is as fatal In one section as another most pa pers In cities of health resort claims are exceedingly charry about featur ing such things, even tho to do It would sell a dozen or so extra copies of the issue. The good Judgment of Its newspapers in knowing what to print, and what not to print, what to feature and where to feature It,' Is a tremendous force In determining the destiny of ambitious cities. The next few years will see great Improvement in Jackson coun ty highways. Already the members of the Incoming county court have started the ball rolling to have the state highway commission speed up on the highway work promised Jack son county In the highway bill passed by the last legislature. The only way to accomplish things Is to make up your mind what you need, which Is the best way to go about It and then start early and keep pounding. In season and out, until It Is accom plished. This the Incoming county court seems determined to do. It should have the solid and active backing of the whole county Senator Thomas made the Jackson county road matters his main issue In tho last campaign and will no doubt be a burden to the state until Jackson county gets what she Is justly en titled to under the law.. In another column we print a copy of a letter already sent to the state highway commission by County Clerk Gard ner making requests for Mghway betterment action by that commis sion in Jackson county. Nobody ever located In a commun' j they never heard of. THE WOULD HAS LITTLE ROOM FOR CARPERS "The optimist sees the doughnnt, the pessimist sees the hole." The Tidings has space for forward- looking, constructive articles writ ten by citizens for the good of tho town, but none for backstepplng, dis quisitions of protest that tend to tear down what others, by construct ive effort are trying to build up. At best human vision Is narrow. It Is easy enough to oppose what we do not approve, however replete with good It may be, without taking the pains to consider all Its phases or properly weigh Its constructive forces. Do not carp. The happier lot comes from expending energy In putting Into action constructive thoughts. To make two blades of grass grow where one grew before, that Is Joy; that is glory. If you do not approve the other's plan be quick to have one of your own that will do as well and put It forward mightily. Exhilaration growing out of the effort will newcreate and make you a different person with new Impulses and new Joys. Be slow to counter the plan of another; it may hold more of good than you can see; besides, you will need help In forwarding your own to a happy conclusion, even tho it seems to some as not the best. Get glory out' of life by hindering not and doing. Let the constructive, happy, optimistic note wring clear thru your writings and the world will be your humble reader. There will be made room' In all public col umns and forums for your Inspiring thoughts. In being loyal to your community you are loyal to yourself. THE ROUXDII' The Round-up, the past three years, brought fifty to seventy-five thousand people to Ashland. They left nearly two hundred and fifty thousand dollars In ready cash. But, greater benefit still, they marveled that such great crowds could be brought together in such a small city. They were pleased with our entertainment and astounded that everyone was so well taken care of In such a rush. The common com ment of visitors ran like this: "Ash land is coming to; that sort of spirit cannot fail; she Is bound to make a fine city," and the like. It Is no small matter what people think of a city. That Is the reason Ashland is better this year than she has been In ten. Possibly, as some contend, the Round-up fits better a community like Pendleton. Maybe conscience does not altogether approve of such wild sport. Yet, Its benefits are evi dent and Its drawbacks few. One fine thing about It, if we do not en Joy that kind of sport we can leave our seat to those who do and employ ourselves with some equally benefi cent undertaking along entirely dif ferent lines. We are all Inclined to be reformers. Newspapers reform the women; the women reform the preachers and the preachers reform the newspapers. It Is hardly within the puny power of any of us to re form the world and bring It to our way of thinking so let us view many things as general community bene fits, realizing that In human satiety, as now constituted, the commercial side of life cannot be Ignored and re tain robust community health. Any how, persons usually have poor suc cess In attempts to make everybody do and think what they would have them, however sincere and earnest their endeavor. Every Piece of Meat From the East Side Market Is a Good Piece. That's the only kind we handle. Wholesale and Retail. FISH ON FRIDAYS. OYSTERS AND CRABS IN SEASON. James Barrett, Prop. Phone 188. PATRONIZE LOCAL INDUSTRY. Ehum! No, not Aunt Gamlmle, or Albers, but a better pancake flour made right here In our Ashland Mills from valley products. We had some of it for breakfast this morning and, believe us, It hit the spot. It was self rising and all wife had to do was put in a mixture of half water and half sweet milk and the trick was turned. Take these pancakes and a little country sausage and gravy and it's a. breakfast fit for a king. Ev erybody In Ashland should use this pancake flour because it Is as good as any and better than many not only, but because In doing so they are patronizing a well managed local mill that uses products raised In the valley and bought from valley farm ers. By eating Ashland made flour and local mill products we are help ing to build up what may become an Important local Industry. We hear a great deal about locating Industries here and very little about supporting the ones we have. The best way to get more Is by making prosperous with our support the ones already here. Housewives should ask for the local pancake flour and take none other. Merchants always handle the products that are In demand. We have tried it and we know it Is good enough for anybody. This Is not an advertisement. It is written In the hope that It will draw attention to a worthy local Industry, well managed by men of long experience, with a mill of modern machinery, which buys Its raw materials from local ranchmen. There is no reason, if we eat flour, why we should not boost the local Industry by eating home milled flour. It Is a fine product. A town good enough to remain In has many favorable points that may be truthfully praised. "You Will Hardly Know Me When We Meet Again; For I am Getting Well," He Writes Friend. One of the latest additions to the list of leaders of thought and action who have come forward with their unqualified endorsement of Tanlac Is the name of Hon. Frank V. Ev ans, former mayor of Birmingham, Ala., ex-State Examiner of Public Accounts of Alabama, and at one time editor of one of the South's greatest newspapers, The Birming ham Age-Herald. Writing to a personal friend In Atlanta Mr. Evans says: Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 2. " By the way, you will hardly know me when we meet again, because I am getting well and q strong again. As I told you while In Atlanta last month, I have been suf fering a long time with gastritis, as the doctors call It really a disor dered stomach with consequent con stipation, pains In the shoulders, headache, belching, heartburn, loss of appetite, loss of sleep, and faint ing spells. For weeks I could not sleep on my back. "One week ago, upon recommen dation of friends, who had tried the medicine, I purchased one bottle of Tanlac and began taking it. Since my second dose I have suffered none of these troubles to which I refer, and really believe I am going to get perfectly well and strong again. Won't that be wonderful at my age? Well, certain It Is that Tanlac is a wonderful medicine, and you know I am not given to 'puffing' mere ex periments and am rather orthodox as to materia medico. "I shall , continue the treatment with perfect confidence In the final results." (Signed) Frank V. Evans. Commenting on this splendid en dorsement of Tanlac G. F. Willis, International Distributor of Tanlac said: "Altho the list of prominent en dorsers Is a long one I recall a few leading names that lend both dig nity and credit to the entire array. Some of them are: "Hon. C. W. Mangum, of Atlanta, Ga.i for three terms Sheriff of Ful ton County; Hon. Moses R. Glenn, Superintendent of Printing for the State of Kentucky; Mr. C. C. Cooper, President of the Georgia Cotton Oil Company; Mr. H. W. Hill, Bank President of South Pittsburg, Tenn.; Mr. J. F. Carroll, Cotton Mill Super intendent of Chattahoochee, Ga.; Hon. A. E. Anderson, of Houston, Tex., for seven years sheriff of Har ris county; Hon. S. S. Shepardex, City Councilman of Atlanta, and many others whose names have here tofore been given to the public. Tanlac Is sold In Ashland by J. J. McNalr; In Medford by Eagle Drug Co.; In Gold Hill by M. D. Bowers; and in Central Point by Miss M. A. Mee. adv. I TA Bank. viti ihe Chima, Coet' Substantial Interest on Savings BEGINNING January first, the First National Bank will open and main tain a regular Savings Department for the convenience and profit of its patrons, and prospective patrons. The Interest rate will be 4 per an num, payable every six months, and as little as $1.00 will open such an account. 1 i J 4? 5 hJUHcstNationatJiauk W ASH CAN D, OGEGONI;vy'EVCARTtftP,"s- CMVAUPCL VICt PBtS J WMCOY. CASMIIR CLARK OUSHASiT CASH CANTEEN WORKERS LOOK AFTER RETURNING TROOPS All trains passing thru Ashland these days are bearing quantities of soldiers from the various camps, the most of whom are mustered out of service and are on their way to their homes. These soldiers are served with hot chocolate, grape Juice and appetizing eatables of various sorts by the canteen station managers dur ing their stop In this city. Some of the members of the canteen manag ers are taking a first aid course In order to look after any sick soldiers or those needing aid as they pass thru here. This is In compliance with the orders of the general man agers of the canteen work. Talent Tidings Fifty or sixty cases of Spanish In fluenza are reported In Talent.' The death of little Miss Juanlta Brandt occurred Saturday, Decem ber 7th, at her home in Nebraska. She was the grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brandt of North Tal ent. Funeral services will be from the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brandt. BUI Coleman was a caller In Tal ent Thursday. The Ladles Aid will have on sale at the Mercantile Co.'s store articles made for sale at the Bazaar which was to have been held this week. Any one wishing to purchase any of these things can do so on Monday, Dec. 16th. Mrs. Brown will be In charge of the sales. Mr. and Mrs. John Fuller weVe dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Fuller In Ashland Thursday. Mrs. John Beeson was a visitor in Ashland, Thursday. Wllnh Temple, Mystic Shrine, elected officers at their meeting Fri day night for the coming year. A large number of out of town guests were present at the meeting of the nrder, a number of whom were can didates for Initiation. Ladies Ashland IF You have any fur Remod eling or Repairing please bring it in notu to avoid Christ mas rush. If you intend having new Furs this season inspect our stock. We carry a full line. Call oo ns at 105 West Main Street p. Bartlett pumer flledford We'll Provide TheXmas Cheer IN YOUR preparation for Christmas, and In the excitement and en thusiasm attending the selection of gifts, don't forget that a very inportant detail of the day, and one that means much to Its en joyment is The Christmas Dinner Everything that will add to the cheer of the meal is here. Nuts, Candles, Fruits, etc., for the tree and between meal feasts. THINGS THE GOOD COOK NEEDS AT MUCH LESS THAN THE ORDINARY Plaza Grocery Telephone 78 JheMondwd Oil for Motor Cars The Popular Motor Oil More ZEROLENE is used for automobiles on the Pa cific Coast than all other oils combined. Leading motor car distrib utors praise ZEROLENE, correctly refined from se lected California asphalt base crude, because it main tains its lubricating body at cylinder heat and gives perfect lubrication with - less wear and less carbon deposit Cet our lubrication chart showing the correct consistency for your car. 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