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THE OREGON STATESLIAtr. SALEH." OKEGOU SUNDAY MORNING, AUGUST; 17, 1924 LOTHE POORGAMEL!; AMERIGANMOTOR CAR ?SHIP OF THE DESERT'FOR MECCA'S PILGRIMS ' ' JSw .XiJi syAfe3WpN v f& .'V : u -7 ) t V w4v " 'i:; . u... - lrrrrTT egypV Skv iVV. ' 1 - - illJT AFRICA f I r N - "" :?r 1 lf ?" """n I P ( I THE HOLY OP HOLIES" A remark bl and . rare - photo rrtphoC Mecca, the' hub of , the foslem, universe, showing in the -forefronnd the Sacred " Ka'aba. t A' T LAST the' American xnotoY rHear" M BQde Itel v felt - in -Islam.- "- J, For centuries Moslems have -made and a re roakhtg pilgrim ages to ,'ifeeca, the ehief city of the Hajaa ja Arabia and the great holy city ' fcf j Islam. From all over the world they come itb fulfill their vows. . They -come from India across the 'Ataman, Sea, through the Gulf of Adfn and into the Red Sea to Jidda. ;Tbey come from . Persia over part f this route, t Jidda. They come fcv land and -sea from Constantl 'fcopl Cairo, Teheran, Tabrla, Mo , aiu,' Aleppo, Alexandria, 'Damascus IjMid lrK names which--recall the ! romance of the tales of the Near IJSast to Jidda or Medina. : K-Coming' OTerland, they reach the ! last railroad stop at Medina, a cjty jitrhere ewer . Christiana . hav . baen . ihan to Mecca. By water tbey J reach Jidda. r - Not so long ago all these pil ' fgrims walked and rode by camel caravan from Jidda or Medina to fjiecca. Most of them still walk and Hi FARMERS : ; GET HEALTH IliriT State Board of Health Sends Out. Bulletins; Covering - Harvest Season Hiring help is easier than . keep in jrJ it to the end . of ' harves! Breaking in a new' worker takes the time of the foreman and usu ally Involves expense for transpor tation from the railway. It slows Hq'wjx the output and often costs the. loss of a part of the acreage. - '- 'Ik C&76 to keep the workers well contented. ' The discontented are usaallr Inefficient, . - The state board of health sends the,., following; suggestions with the hope .that Oregon's farmers may: keep" their". harvesters' at 100 per cent efficiency, and that they may save the state the expense ct tamping out epidemics which fre quently arise in temporary camps.! i j i ; : , A Year in Af-anr Iu Fitld Coaye I or Tout faafurc Arfvaaccd Lh4 4-wkl brake - Dnc Vodv finish C nmitu4n mil Dwatlbb Foil blloo tirr . -Hub WMiUting wiBdbil4 Kaar te innr . PrcBnti ior Trim 1 Lvt Saabbtr fr raat truti . Cca sin mahalt p- boUtrrr - Heater and domm lih AalsaiilU saark ' conwok UaM inatrntncTit paal i -tH-'' is the Secret V" i of QaUland f i -rrr Success J rixlefcr aaaamfacrurai : ' 1 I- . - - L I an i ' t I J4r UMKlldi Map shows tea, rail and auto ride camels, but many make this last stage of their pilgrimage- - in American made Maxwell automo biles. . 1 ' - Bus' lines are operated constantly between Medina and Mecca and between Jidda and Mecca. Medina, with si population of 2V 000, is 820 miles, south of Damascus. It is famous as ibe refuge of Ma homet on his emigration fromMecca. It is a renowned place in the Mos lem world and journeys are made to it by Moslem pilgrims because of the presence - there of Mahomet's tomb. It is surrounded by a high stone wall, with towers, and four gateways. ; U -'i ; From Medina to Mecca by the inland or hlgh road,, the route which the motor cars follow, is 248 miles. Cars are operated at second speed, running axle deep in the sand. They, carry seven passengers and luggagfiana charge 100 for frV. Tfc t- . - 1 9 V - LI.L 1 The board will f 'ne a. bulletin soon with suggestions to the work ers themselves, which may be post ed for their information. Location of camps should be on well-drained ground, and should be chosen after consultation with county health officer. Pue water supply: Before .a water' is to be used for drinking purposes it should be analyzed to determine Its freedom. Jron. disease-producing germs. Upon re quest the laboratory of the state board of health will send a sterile bottle and i full directions for the collection and shipment of the wa ter pnmple.l There is no charge at tached to thlsf service; the only re quirement (being that the bottle must be obtained from the state laboratory.; , Address all inquiries regarding the. examination of wa ter to the director of laboratory, state board! of health, 301 Fitz patrick bldg., Portland, Oregon. If the drinking water comes from a surface stream, be sure that. the upper basin, of the' stream is free from contamination by campers and from livestock. If the water is drawn from a well, be sure that there is no drainage back into the Since the finf True Blue Oakland saw the light of a salesroom, a little less than a year ago, more thmn forty tkouaand kmv been &IiwT(d and ha rWc (d ts rtwy rwul n Aswrka. - Back of rh True Bio Oakland' were yaara and years of sfac' cylinder experience, i And back of it also were instructions t design ibe bast vssfinm weight six that; ever nosed its radiator into trac. l No ordinary sis would do plenty of them already! Advanced, unhampered, engine ering thought produced a car' that leaped to leadership! . A rear in advance of Its field a year refinements have' ban added from tim to time to keep it so. - The True Blue Oakland fulfills the Oakland detctnlaatton to bulSd one of the world's very finest motor cars. If you Intend fo spend around a thousand doll ars sea and drive (he Oakland before you decide. Roadalrr Special R wad etc : Laadaai Compm Laaataa Sedaai ' " lauttac -: ' Vide Brothers High Street at Trade 41 0 'ARABIA SEA routes- dash lines to Mecca. the trip, . which is made fn about 26 hours actual running time. Camel caravans require from ten to twelve davs. .The trip from Jidda, 45 .miles la about 0 hours. r . ". As' pilgrimages are held all the year round the bus line Is busy constantly. During the hjj, the' pilgrimage at the time of the great annual feast, the Una is taxed be-, yond its capacity. 4 L Every; Moslem who is .his own master ana has the means Is sup posed to make the pilgrimage to Mecca' durinr his lifetime, esneciallr - A I Mi 5 . . . . . . i -V w.ub win am j ri Araia, xne iasi month of the Arab year. That. Is the time of the great annual feast. The Moslem who has made thafc pngrimajre may call himself hajj," Those ; who own the bus line are planning to obtain more Maxwell cari. The number of cars at pres ent Is Insufficient to meet the do mand for transportation. well from water used In washing hands, dishes, ; and similar pur poses. Prinking water should be supplied within 300 fect of each camp. Whenever necessary to erent a camp at a place where the only water available is known to be con taminated or to be of questionable quality, such water should be puri fied by boiling. Any water con sidered unsafe for human con sumption should be placarded, def initely warning persons against its use. A barrel or tank containing drinking water should be cleaned frequently. It should be drawn by a faucet and a tight cover kept on the barrel or tank, to keep persons from dipping In with a cup, and to prevent insects from entering. All privy vaults and cesspools should be at least 200 feet from the .wa ter supply and so located that pol lution is Impossible. Talce Yosr Brakes to a Brake Specialist 3Iike Janeks Brake .Station 275 Booth Commercial 8t. Cam fat tawe' COITITH DAYr IS Governor Asks? People ; of Oregon to Observe Sep tember 17 The people of Oregon are asked, in a proclamation .Issued "by . Gov ernor Pierce, to observe Constitu tion - day in Oregon, - Wednesday, Sept- 17. The proclamation fol lows: : . " ' V 'Wednesday, September 17,: 1924, is the 137 anniversary of . the signing, of the ' federal constitu tion and the commencement of the greatest . experiment in civil government that the world ' has ever known. ; "The plan or our federal gov ernment, established' by 'the sign ing of the constitution, was' fun damentally different - from : any government, atlempted. in the his tory ofjiuinankind-! the philoso phers and statesmen ot the age doubted that a government built upon such foundation could long endure. ... -,..H . ; "Our fathers were firm believ and Chairs Made of durable duck on hard wood frame, supported with ateel brace. Price without i back Price with ):. back .. ..... v.. Same stool without steel braces and without back. Price with 7 back 81c 98c 63c ...81c $2,64 Laay-back Chairs, SO-inch back , Same with 40inch OQ back .. v)tiuO Coxy .Camp S3.55 Chaira Luggage Carrier 1 These Carriers are an absolute necessity on touring ing trips an tlM7 at the tonneau. Carry -All Outfit Extra quality Carrier Suitcase or Package Carrier, regular type. Suitcaoe or Package and cam li ve room in SI. 9! $2.91 $1.90 $2.12 Carrier, adjustable ty pe Icy-Hot Restaurant Fully equippeip: tor lx persona. Knives, . forks, ; spoons, cups, plates, napkins. Jelly jar. also in cluding one Icy-Hot food Jar, two nickel-plated lunch boxes. August Bargain; price ..... 4-peraon ,aize (suit case type) ........ $35.30 $22.35 mt for six Ajax Motor . Restaurant for six persons special August price ..... 514,85 Order by Mail Our Guarantee Protect You r ' - 7 ; -:i'7;- 1 7 r ; fflt. m adi aO-W VC rT) i i I i ' 7 i :-7 I . . Viaf, j 1 17 : ; . . Stools ers I in the equality of man, that no one vat entitled ' to special right or privilege by reason 'of other fortunate " circumstances, and that thp governed had the right to choose the form of gov ernment they desired. " - "Our fathers - firmly believed In the individual rights of man; upon this foundation they formed our Iederaj government, which for mor9 than a century and one third has stodd the test of time. 'tAmerlcal under this constitu tion, has been able successfully to ride every storm, internal and ex ternal. Our ! federal constitution has! enable us to win In every branch of human endeavor, on field ; of battle and 7 in j domestic turmoil. , j "Our federal constitution has given protection to the 'inventive genius, which has enabled Amerl ca j to conquer and subdue the forces of I nature, bending and shaping them to do the bidding of man. f j "In a little more than a century we j have subdued a continent., We have built ; cities that ; jare f; the pride of the present age 'and will be j the wonder of future genera tions. Wef. are today the granary of the world, the leader: In world affairs. - II ,r jj l-i In orders to secure" the perpe tuity of this civilization' it is ne cessary that all of our people t jAngust has been designated "Caup Goods Bargain Morith,, I many tourists and campers have already taken advantage of. the j money-saving prices, but there are many others who expect to I come in some time before the 30th. ; Our advice to those who have delaved buying Camping Equip f tnent at these prices i&r-come in and make a selection Now tne ; 30th of Augustus it- YOUR These .Tents are of regulation design with itft. .walls are made of hiffh quality 10 ounce white duck. Price, completely equip ped with all poles, ropes and stakes j I 8x10 size . . ... . . i : .$16,60 i 10x12 size ...... j.. $20.15 12x14 size ...... i . .$24.85 Wenzel Poleless Tents 1 5 I S A wall tent without a ridge pole; made of this very finest duck material. Polls up into a verv small, compact . package. Price in cludes strong canvas bag 7x7 Khaki, with j window 8xl Khaki, with I OO) Cfl window .. . ... ...... . . . .......... 4.i JU Water ; ! Bags 2-gallon,' regular type 2-gallon, sanitary- type j i sanitary type Folding Pail ...... Camp Refrigerators $1-12 $1.31 $1.89 $1.12 $8.95 I 10 Stores in the West . l.ll'iO understand ' and appreciate . the wonderful- privilege and oppor tunity we today enjoy . by v reason of the - work - of ; our - fathers "in establishing . this federal " union. We should, today pledge ourselves anew to the faithful enforcement of every provision of the consti tution and every law made there under. ' ": ., -. ; ;jj ..' , "The - constitution I was; framed by the- greatest body of men ever assembled for a similar purpose in the history of the world. We (hottld be reminded each year of the debt we owe to them and ot the fealty which is due the gov ernment from us. i j ; : ! "Now, therefore, I, Walter M Pierce, governor . of the state . of Oregon, do proclaim Wednesday, September 17, constitution day. ask the people of Oregon to hold suitable exercises in their schools and other meeting places, in cele bration of the day; and, that on the preceding Sunday , the clergy remind their congregations of the value of our religious liberty and political heritage, and that thanks be given to God for the free and orderly government' assured to us by the constitution." ' UUX8 39 BlSIIKL.S TO ACRK WOODBURN. Ore, Aug. 16. "My acreage didn't, bhrink from the dry weather," "stated E. P. not far away. CHOICE OF VI WALL TENT t PALMETTO TENTS Xote the awning that comes out over the door. It is also equipped with screen win dow. Size of tent 11x11 feet, height 9 feet Only one joined khaki floor Included in August Bargain Price Standard' Auto Tents V 7 An added feature in this one is the door. -The tent is of white 8-ounce duck, size 7x7 feet, weight is only, IS pounds. n Qf Prlce, including: poles and stakes. ..wOlww S'me tent in Khaki. ; A 4 n np 10 -ounce duck V I OiOj with draw rope. uiai a $16.75 FOLDING TABLES The California Box Table is a com bination table and running: .board box it has many other features. Special "...a ...UJ..S8.80 prico Light-weight Foldtngr ' M QE Table. August price... ... tytyiUU All-Steel Camp Table. OM Q C August price iu.umuVTiuu Salem Store, Corner Court and High Streets Wells, "when -1 ' figured up . the amount :of- wheat, I got from my certified field -xf white' winter wheat. It ran 39 'bushels to 'the acre, and - they were "real 'acres, not small ones." Mr. Wells -had one of the finest fields of wheat in this section this year, and: accord CHEVROLET COUPE $595 1923 model. This auto mobile has $50 worth of extras. If, you are In the market' for a coupe why .not look it over? CERTIFIED PUBLIC MOTOR CAR ;IMMCET ! 255 No. Charch Street. Where else can you buy a .used car with-the same guarantee that a new car carries. ? CLEVELAND SPORT ROADSTER IW50 1923 model. Thlf ma chine has been used very little and cost new last October 31280, ; without the extras which are on it. . m TENTS pole is needed. Heavy $34.90 t Auto Vacuum j Freezer 1 - quart size ... 2 - quart size .... .53.95 ......54.85 20 Off i Auto Robes and; 1 Gloves During, the August month; of bargains we will allow ; 20 off list price on all our Robes and Gloves. i Robes--Iist prices . range! from $6.65 to $19.25. . Gloves--1isi pricM range: from $25 to 6&Q. ing -to Prof. Barssman of OAC it was. the finest he had seen in the state. Accordlnng to Mr, Wells some of the claims made of yields are ridiculous and the growers making them probably forgot how many acres they had when they came to. reporting their yields. ' i t 1 . HUPMOBILE TOURING $G05 1922 model. This Is a very, high-grade automobile. In first-class condition, at the price of a cheap car. 1 MAXWELL CLOSURE 795 1923 model. This car looks and runs like' new, with the guarantee back of it, this machine is a shapj I 1 o wSCS?CSa3CSwaaywaawrSSS' Folding Stoves The O'Keefe Merritt Stove (illus trated) is one of the best known stoves on , the market." Folds up like a suitcase is very handy for all campers and tour ists. (Model 222), special August Bargain QO QC price ................. vUiwvJ Folding Skillets , Small size,. Bargain' KRf price OUb Medium size, Bargain ' f price ..................... u U Large size, Bargain ' 79c price .... Beds arid Cots An All-Steel Bed. 4 Ofl August Bargain price V I I latU Folding Tots, August CO CO Bargain price 1! VWiUO Single Folding Mattress. $5.20 August JBarga in price. . Double Folding Mattress. :.!S..;rv:Sa.25 Icy-Hot Bottles 1-plnt, enameled, ' August price ...... 1 -quart, enameled, U August price 1-plnt, nickeled. August price ...... S1.G6 S2.57 .82.18 l-quart, nickeled, S : pg A . August price ......... vJitf Icy-Hot Food Jars ' 1-plnt. enamaled, -Mf ! August price . I -quart, enameled. 1 1 $2.79 S3.07 $3.02 $4.05 August price 1-pint.rickeled. August price . 1-quart. nickeled. August price '. A II -Purpose Food Jars, Auguat price' . . C3i83 - A . - 4 4 V - - k : ;" ! . ft V . . ; t ir ( t .. , : I '. ' " 4 r t 4 . 4 4 " ; 4 4 ; '4. i - -1 4 4 7 4 - ; 4 ' : .'. ; 4 ' ' : ; . : : ; ' A 5 : V . i ' 4 V