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ASDLAXD TIDINGS Tuesday, February 23, lOlfy t .-ii'P I unttuuni!iiiiiiii!uuumiiiiiiiiiuiiuuii We can't show the quality of our FOOTWEAR In a mapped diagram Imt you know It's there, from the wear every pair gives you. Our shoe quality stands up in service and that's what count. A new Calf English for men JuBt la. Color and price right. Our window tells the story. The girls who dance best get the most Invitations, but the ones that can make those crisp breakfast muf fins are likely to put In the order for the white satin dress with point ap plique lace and cut en train. About now the popcorn men ad vertise a very snappy product. Do 13 Now! "Don't put off until tomorrow what can be dono today," is a good motto and never more true than iu the case of INSURING your property against FIRB L08S. Tou may be ever so careful, but the other fellow may iot be s) careful; fire spreads. Bettor to be safe than sorry. Phone 211 NOW! BILLINGS AGENCY Toil' KhLUo and Real Insurance. 41 P- Main Phone 211 I vniiTHUT'ST Tft IMtf.'EIVR MILLIONS VOn IU) ADS With a grand total of $37,649,970 as the Northwests slice of foderal and state, dollar for dollar, funds to ulld roach), within the nxt two working seasons, there ought to be work for everyone and good high ways should become common Instead of a novelty. Oregon's total will J amount to $9,180,888, most of It i available within 10 days, j The "dirt will start to fly" within the 90 days, according to District i Engineer L. I. Ilewes, in charge of : the U. S. Bureau of Public Roads, 'District No. 1, which Includes Ore gon, Washington, Montana and Ida ho. Upon receiving word that the post- office appropriation had been agreed upon by the sennte and house con ferences at Washington, Hewes esti mated the Northwest's share of tho federal appropriation by means of a chart received from Washington. "From the government Oregon will receive about $4,593,444; Washington, $3,971,782; Idaho, $3, 555,357; and Montana, $5,490,771. The states, by the terms of the act will have to match these sums, bring ing the total up to $34,297,708 which this district office will have at Its disposal," said Ilewes. "Another source of funds for road expenditure which goes to make up the grand total Is an annnal appro priation of $3,000,000 for national forest roads which it Is proposed to add to the $1,000,000 already ap propriated for this purpose. Oregon's share has heretofore been $132,000, but will now be more than $500,000 annually. '"The total for this district amounts to $3,252,262 for forest road construction. Really, I believe this is about the best thing that ever happened to the Northwest. We can now see what an Important area this is. It will surely be a big item In bringing about the readjustment fii affairs following the war. "Already I have 50 applications for engineering work for former sol diers and they will be given the first consideration In allotlng the work,' was the promise of Mr. Hewes. The Social Realm Fancy Dress Party. Ashland dressed In Its best bib and tucker of all the periods from a century ago up to the present time was In evidence at the fancy dress party given by the Wednesday After noon club at their annual Washing ton's Birthday observance. This event was staged in Memorial hall and was largely attended by an ap preciative audience, many of whom were dresses In a costume dating back to ancient times. The room was beautifully decorated with na tional colors and greens and flower baskets, while the quaint garb of Quaker and Pilgrim mingled with the elaborate dress of the court day6 when Martha Washington reigned as "First Lady of the Land." A musical program opened the evening's enter tainment with orchestral selections by Dr. Woods and family, followed ly several most beautifully rendered violin solos by Leonard Petit. E. W. Hunter, the genial metropolitan In surance man, captivated the audi ence with his Irish monologue and topical Irish songs. The leading event of the evening followed, the fancy dress show, which was staged on the platform. A rhymed history of the times represented by the dif ferent periods of dress was read by Mrs. C. F. Koehlor, portraying many Interesting and amusing events in the history of fashions. The fancy dress bIiow was closed by a grand march of all the costumed people present, led by Uncle Sam and Miss Columbia, and George and Martha Washington. Refreshments follow ed end the guests remained until a lute hour enjoying the hospitality of the Wednesday club. So far as heard from, the publish ers of school geographies have raised no objection to the extensive changes In the map proposed by the peace conference, which will necessitate new textbooks for all the schools. Darling's for portraits that please. 7-tf Auto Painting Wo do all kinds of Auto Painting and. do flrstclass work. Prices range from $10 for Enamel Coat for Ford car to $35 to $50 for high-class 3-coat job. All Work Guaranteed . M. HUGHES Cor. of First Street back of Vining Theatre Bill says to the Doctor-seize "There may be some plugs that look bigger-but it's the good taste of genu ine Real Gravely and the way it stays with you that counts." Peyton Brand REAL CHEWING PLUG Plug packed in pouch. Good taste, smaller chew, longer life iswtmt makes Genuine Grave ly cost less to chew than ordinary plug. Writ to . Genuine Gravely DANVILLE. VA. f.r booklet M thtsint plug GET THE SAVING HABIT Wcges are high; real estate Is low. Duy a home on easy terms, and have It paid for before. wages come down; then Real Estate will swing upwards and you will have done more than you calculated. The easiest money that one ever gets is to buy low and sell high. See j Beaver Realty Co. about this and they will put you wise. 211 E. Main St., Phone 68 . KaHtorn Star Met. As a tribute to Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Whlted, who have been faithful and energetic members of the Eastern Star chapter during their residence in Ashland, the local chapter Incor porated a social function with the regular meeting last Tuesday night as a farewell offering to them be fore their leaving this city to seek a new home elsewhere A very pleas ing musical program was presentel with vocal solos by Mrs. Julia Hock ett, accompanied by Mrs. Mario Stock, piano solos by Mrs. N. B. Rey nolds, and violin solos by Leonard Petit. An Interchange of friendly sentiment, led by Rev. P. K. Ham mond, followed, In which the ex pressions of deep regret were ex pressed In losing these estimable citizens from this city. Trinity Guild Card Party. Trinity Guild members gave a handsomely appointed card party in the Parish House last Tuesday after noon which was largely attended by the Ashland women, as well as a numler of guests from Medford. Tho rooms were beautifully decorated with laurlstina and tables were ar ranged to accommodate all who wished Ho play. When the final scores were counted It was found that Mrs. Bowman of Medford had made the highest and received a handsome flowering plant as a re ward for her proficiency. Elegant refreshments rounded out a delight ful afternoon, and were served by the hostesses, Mesdames Frank Dean, Carl Nims, Donald Whitney, George Rose, Clark Bush, and George Nile. Xazarene Church. Have you heard Rev. O. B. Ong, the Quaker Evangelist? He is a mau of God with a wonderful message. You will like him. Two weeks is a short time. He will soon be gone. Tills church! Hs tfofng Its best to bring the strongest preachers ob tainable to get the Gospel to the people of Ashland. Don't miss your share because of what somebody has said. Meetings are as follows: Ev ery afternoon with the exception of Mondays and Saturdays at 2:30. Every evening at 7:30. Sunday morn, lng services at 11. "The Spirit ami tho bride say, Come." DORMAN D. EDWARDS, Pastor. . Entertained Music Pupil. Mrs. J. R. Robertson entertained her younger music pupils Thursday evening of last week at a teaparty In honor of Marjorle Whlted, who has been a member of her class for a number of years, and who expects to leave Ashland with her parents In the near future. Music and game3 were the forms of rmusement until tea was served In the dining room The little ladles composed the fol lowing guest list: Marjorle Whlted, Margaret McCoy, Virginia and Pa tricia Summers, Elbert Greer, Louise Hansen, Genevieve Swedenburg, Fern and Frances Freeman, Laura Pres cott, Nola Gasaway, Mary Galey, Gertrude Brown and Norma Wil liams. Musical Fantasy Tonljjht. Much Interest Is being manifested In the musical fantasy that is being staged In the Vlnlng theatre tonight by the high school students, under tho management of J. T, Pendegast The production Is of Mr. Pendegast' composition, and Is entitled "Jack the Giant Killer." It will present many charming musical features and dances, and will be one of the most attractive entertainments ever shown here. The orchestra under the di rectlon of Sumner Parker will also be an attractive feature. Civic Improvement Club. At the meeting ot the Civic Im provement Club this afternoon Miss Nell, domestic science teacher, will give a demonstration of desserts which will be of especial Interest to all housewives who are urged to be present. The question of purchas ing the Crater Lake painting for tho library will also be settled at this meeting, which will be held In Aux iliary Hall at 2:30 o'clock this (Tues day) afternoon. Gnve Dinner to Returned Soldiers. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McWIlllams who reside In Portland, wrote to Ashland friends last week that they had the extreme pleasure of enter tainlng at dinner Harold Simpson Elbert Farlow and Earl Belgel members of the 65th regiment, dur lng their short sojourn in that city. Attended College Club. Among the Ashland members of the Rogue River College Club to at tend the regular meeting held In Medford last Saturday afternoon were Mrs. F. H. Johnson, Mrs. O. O Jarvis, Mrs. V. V. Mills, Mrs. G. II. Billings. Mrs. Ralph Billings. F. D, Wagner and Mrs. M. C. Reed. The club met at the home of Miss Grace Mitchell of Geneva street. Elks Entertained Officer. Ashland lodge of Elks had as their guest at the regular, meeting Saturday night District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Charles H Burggraf of Albany. A social ses sion followed their regular business meeting, with a flno supper prepared by Caterer C. E. Lone. . Trinity Episcopal Church. Vicar the Rev. P. K. Hammond Holy Communion at 7:30 a. m. Sunday School at 9:45. Morning service and sermon at 11. Evening service and sermon, 7:30. Strangers and visitors cordially welcomed. Red Cross Workers Wanted. ' It Is earnestly requested that as many ladles as possible meet at tht Red Cross rooms Wednesday and Friday afternoons of this week There is a large amount of sewlns to be done. ' Entertained FVlends. Lieut, and Mrs.. V. V. Mills en tertalned a few pf their friends with cards and dancing at their home on East Main street Thursday evening int. inCMI CKDLAUIirui. --k- Sunday and Monday March 2 and 3 1 "EGG SOCIETY" TO RE ESTABLISHED IX CITY At a recent meeting of the execu tive committee of the Farm Bureau held at Talent the suggestions formu lated by John H. Dill of Ashland for the establishment of an Egg Society were adopted, and the appointment of an Egg Day was set for Thursday, February 27. This Important date will be observed by a meeting in the city hall at 2 o'clock In the after noon, at which time regulations will be worked out for the society and committees appointed to serve on the various boards. The object of this Egg Society Is to establish uniform conditions In the production of eggs In this Imme diate vicinity. The society will em brace the Bellevlew, Neil Creek, Asb- lnnd, Valley View and Talent dis tricts. Saturday has been set as "Egg Day," and the Ashland Fruit Association assigned as headquarters. Here all eggs are to be accumulated where they will be candled, and nothing but the best put on the mar ket. . -; All egg producers in these districts are urged to be at this meeting on Thursday to get a full understand ing of the project and assist In its final formation. Soap and washing powder can be iiad now at less than wholesale cost, at Ashland Trading Co. & An Authorized Film Version oi the Life oi Theodore Roosevelt From the Cradle to the White House Real comedy, drama, pathos and tragedy enrich the picture and make of It a splendid evening's entertain ment as well as an inspiration in Americanism. All profits whatsoever accruing to me personally until ait the men are returned to their homes from the war, from the production of this sce nario, will be given by me to the Red Cross and possibly other war organi zations. Theodore Roosevelt. x A stirring romance of American life ' Prices Adults 25 cents; Children 10 cents I TR.Y1XEI) DAIRYMEN WILL ROOST DAIRY INTERESTS "Trained butter and cheese mak ers help the dairy business by Im proving the quality and lowering the cost of dairy products," declared P. S. Lucas ot the dairy department In announcing that every man who has finished the O. A. C. short course has been gobbled up by the creameries and cheese factories. With a single exception the men took employment In Oregon, one going to Idaho. "By substituting tests and technic for rule-of-thumb practices more and better work can be done," Mr. Lucas asserted. "Dairy factory men appre ciate this and we have more call3 right now for trained dairymen than we are able to fill. "Altho some of these men were In experienced the class as a whole was above the average and kept on the hop, skip and Jump to do the practi cal work required. But they did it, and most of them have successfully taken the State teachers' examination. JUST RECEIVED A Carload of Ford Touring Cars and Roadsters Direct from the Factory A Few Left Hot Yet Sold. Come in and see them. Don't know when I can get another shipment Foiri Garage LEE HALL, Prop.