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About Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980 | View Entire Issue (April 29, 1921)
Par She The Capitol Journal, Salem, Oregon. Crisis Is Faced By Railroad Condition In Europe Is Reported As Bad As U. S., Economic State of Blamed Washington. April 2 The lmadn are taclug a crisis. Reports and statistics gathered by the Association of Railway Ex ecutives here show that not only are the railroads of the United States facing serious difficulties, but that the railroads of Europe re facing even more critical conditions. Post-war business depression and readjustment has brought the; railroads of the world face to face with a struggle for existence un der private ownership, according to the reports received here. The situation that confronts the American rallroadB is well known. The financial position of the railways In the United States may be bad. but they are appar ently as bad off. If not worse. In England." says a statement of the Ituallon prepared by the Associ ation of Railway Executives. The railways in France are Buffering from the same malady." lays the statement. The railroads of Russia Financier's Son Enters Politics . m a w Yve&tric'a. Frederick Trubee Davison, son of Henry P. Davison, noted finan cier, has decided on a political ca- and reer, according to reports. Mr. in a Davison. It is said, is being oushed J.he bv hlB friends for the vacancy In 11 not continue Germany are known to be deplorable condition, and lame holds true of the systems In many of the countries. Theodore Roosevelt, present as- Tho railroad systems of Eng-( Blatant secretary of the navy. Mr. land on December SI. 1920, 1 Davison Is a graduate of Yale, showed a deficit of $168,549,557 class of 1918, and is at present a( to be met from the public treasury tending the law school at Colum accordlng to the reports received bla university. While in his sen here. j lor year at Yale he enlisted In the The latest statistics available aviation service and while learn ihow that the French railroads Ing to fly was badly Injured, nev uffered a deficit of $260,878,100 ; er fully recovering from the hurt, By Adelaide V. Lake pWENTY babies were examined yesteraay at tne monthly ba by clinic held at the Commercial club, and this, it is reported, was one of the finest clinics yet held, notable for the smoothness and professional manner In which the work was carried on. This results from the work which the organi zation has done during the two yean of its life during which time over 600 babtes have been examined and many have been treated. A notable feature of yes terday's clinic was the wide awake attitude of the young moth ers who brought their children to be examined, interested in know ing whether they were normal and obtaining medical aid for them If this be needed. i It will be a great loss to Sa-land will make her home here. In lem and this community if the a letter received by her sister baby clinic la discontinued," said MrB. R. p. Boise, Mrs. Snedicor Mrs. J. H. Carson, president of states that she was in Birming the clinic, last night. And this ham. Alabama, when the big She said, will be the case il the cyclone hit that town. Although county health nurse is removed. 11 swept part of the town away, Her services for the cynic are in- the weather seemed to be threat valuable, as it is her duty to do ening onlya severe thunder storm the follow up work on the cases 1 the district where Mrs. Snedi that are taken up by the clinic, ('or lived. Mrs. Snedicor win go seeing thaf the children are' to Washington, D. C, wher she properly taken care of. The doc- will visit her brother in law, Sen tors, dentists, and others who tor McNary. before coming west, have been donatlnK their itaia ! Miss Kate Robinson and Mrs. Bruce Cunningham, The club will meet again in two weeks at the home of Mrs. Lee Canfield. Mrs. D. C. Sherman, of Port land, io visiting In Salem at tee hoine of li or daughter, Mrs. W. J. Culver. MrsT Sherman has been spending several months in Port land at the home of her son, Ed-ga;- Sherman, and will go from here to California. Mrs. F. H. Spears returned to day from Portland where she spent the past week at the home of Mrs. Bertha Masters. Mrs. Frank Snedicor, who Is at present in the east, will return to Salem about the first of June noon spent. Those present were Edna. Elwood and Orville Ray mond. Alice Claxton, Lottie E. Holcomb, Jackie Barker, Doro thy Joy Barker and Irene Steinka Dallas Society Dallas, Or., April 29 A de lightful children's party was given Saturday, April 2.3, by Mrs. Hattie Riggs, in celebration of the ninth birthday of her little son, Virgil. The afternoon was devoted to music and playing games. Two large birthday cakes centered the table. Those present were: Alma Varner, Mima Ross, Winifred Guthrie, Dorothy Taylor, Mildred Stevens, George Perry, Glen Holt. Harland and Eddie Taylor. Albert McBee and Dossen Johnson. At the May meeting of the Dal las Woman's club on Tuesday. May 3. the members are to have the pleasure of listening to an address by Mrs. Sadie Orr Dunbar, and also two musical numbers a duet by Mrs. Harry Byers and Mrs. D. S. McKenzie and a solo by little Ilene Matlock. The feature of the busi ness meeting will be the election of officers for the next year. Single Label on Gasoline Enough Says Van Winkle One sticker, if carrying the nroner notations, is sufficient on packages containing gasoline, ac cording to a legal opinion given by Attorney General Van Winkle. The opinion was asked by the secretary of state, upon reuest of the Union Oil company. The separate acts were enacted by the legislature with relation to gaso line distribution, and the oil cor poration was under the impres sion that It would be necessary to label its product under each of these laws. SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES Allen's Foot-Kase. the antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes and sprinkled in the foot bath. The Plattsburg Camp man-I ual advises men In training to use Foot-Ease in their shoes each morning. It prevents blisters and I sore spots and relieves painful, swollen, smarting feet and takes the sting out of corns and bun Ions. Always use Allen's Foot Ease to break In new shoes, (ad) The Brooklyn bridge, which was begun in January S 1870 was opened May 23, 1883. cost $25,095,577. V ei JWifL 1 In 1919, as compared with a de ficit of $15,188,900 In 1913. Tho total deficit of the railways operated by the Canadian govern ment In 1920 Is reported as $70, 831,734. U. 8. Deficit Nearly Million During January the American railroads suffered a deficit of $968,399, and in February there was a deficit of $7,205,000. As evidence that the present depression which is affect railroads la similar to tha has come during every period of business depression, the Associa tion of Railway Executives de clares that at present "the per centage of idle cars la slightly less than It was during the business being made slightly lame. Boy Nearly Solves Tri -Section Problem Lawrence. Mass.. April 29. Ed F. Fratz, of this citv. a senior at ent were Mr and den. Miss McConnell were to do so. said ' Honoring Miss oorothy Miller railroad the New York state assembly Mrs- 1 ar8n, unless they have as- on her birthday, teachers at the smaller caused by the resignation of Col. 8urance tnat they will be of avail, deaf school formed a line party on ine clinic has just reached the Tuesday night at the Oregon point of perfection that comes of theatre. Following the show", the experience and mothers are tak- group enjoyed a dinner party at ing advantage of this opportunity the Gray Belle, where arrange of securing the best for their ments had been previously made, young children. j Those present were Misses Miller, Thomas, Kau, Lggan, Stangl, Col Lone ( Elder, the farm home of Quette, Hann, Morris and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Herhert .Iprmnn ,., Sutter. In addition Miss Hartman the scene of a family gathering on Sunday, April 24, marking the birthdays of Mrs. Jerman s fath er and mother whicn were cele brated. Purple and white lilacs formed the decorative motif of the table, and an elaborate buffet luncheon was served. Those irn- and Mrs W A i'v. ... . I Massachusetts Institute of Teeh lor. Mrs A r: i. M '. 01 Plnk n(l white was used ' - -1 ..'.. I'll O, JUU jnology, has come to the rescue of Frances, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. er the mathematical savants who man. Mr and ir. iik 1 ting the ,re fllerlnK or the possibility ty and children, Lael and Howard" ' tlons' C'amm were enloyed and at" t which 0f 'r'"8c"nK an arc, a problem Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Taylor and ' 1 .? 7 T"". CD"dren Kathryne and Barbara. Mr. ann Mrs. E. E. Tnvlnr Mr on which ancient have fallen down. Recently geometricians children. Gladys Barker, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Barker, entertained eigbt of tier little friends last Tuesday at the home of her parents, the event being her sixth birthday, A color scheme and pink baskets with piak and white ribbons formed the table decora- left well pleased with the after- Reeentty a Lynn high school anrt w w t.im j' ' student beneved that he had IJVZT: solved the problem. The Lawrence smith itu uiayuicD iuc i,yau Doy s tneory . niv Slump that followed the signing of, u system wnereny the armistice or th. fin,.ii n re mr tri sected. The Myrtle Taylor, Glenn Desart and Roy Carl presslon of 1908 In defense of Increased rates the association presents a statis tical study by Julius H. Parma lee which concludes that "prices have been declining ever since the In creased rates went Into effect, so thai th tfii nf th Kl.l . nas not been in the direction ottb hUre boosting prices." Economics Blamed Further supporting Its conten lion mat world economic ronHI method, while it Is not accnrate.i Members of the Amicus club reduces the margin of error to an et on yeterdaJr "wnoon at the uuui-j 01 mra. a. m. unapman on Salem Heights. A social afternoon was spent in sewing on layettes for Mear East relief. Decorations , infinitesimal degree "Tech" professors say that the Lawrence boy Is nearer to the cor rect solution which has troubled the wise heads of the past. He worked out hla new theory In Texas, with Its area of 265,780 square miles (France has only 204,092 without Atsace-Ixrrraine), tlon. are responsible for present ITflT". Rhode buln. .n.Hin, .u- . Islands 1250 square miles. tlon's statement quotes E E Clark, chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, as fol lows: "The whole country and II of our people, excepting thoee who are and have been shameless ly profiteering, are suffering the after effects of a titanic war. In some quarters zealous efforts are made to have It unnoar that 0,1. FRECKLES Wi ' done in bouquets of spring flowers. Refreshments were serv ed by the hostess. Guests on this occasion were Mrs. Robinson, sss Philharmonic Orchestra 75 Musicians JOithmat I! -3 FREE A 65c Bottle of Chantilly With any one of the Chantilly iici.is-usteci below M Chantilly Talc Chantilly Face Powder Chantilly Cold Cream Chantilly Beauty Cream Chantilly Rouge Chantilly Toilet Water Z"."ZZ Good This Week Only at Oriaro Hsvuos Dl C nn by freight rates but economic conditions " New Books at Public Library Books for Gardeners. Woman's Hardv t:r,t.. . (advl Don't Hide Them With a Veil; Remove Them With Othint) Double Strength This preparation for the remov al of freckles is usually so suc- Ituallon Is in large part, or In the ceaaful In reuioviug fietklee and main, due to high freight rates. Kvlng a clear, beautiful complex Careful Inquiry dlscloats that the lon that it is sold under gnaran ttilliation of products u prevent-i tee to refund the money If It fails ,l X..I Km . , .... . 1 byt uon 1 nine yoor freckles under veil; get an ounce of Oth Ine and iremove them Even the first few (applications should show a won- nerrul Imprnvcmem, some of the lighter freckles vanishing entire ly. Be mre to ask the druggist for r lu " wie t.y any woman this thut I- sold on the money bark ' neautv of brr guarantee grounds, written hv n,.i.. . d I Ely "The Rose Rook." ,v H H Thomas, a complete guide for ama teur rose growers. This Is an Eng lish publication, therefore, the problems discussed are not unlike ours Of especial Interest Is the ehapter "Round the vear In the rose garden." for It gives specific Instructions month bv month 1 "The Small Place." studies of fifteen plans for small dealgned by landscape architects.! and carried out surcettsfully, pre sented by Rehman The illustra tions are from photographs show ing delaila of the developed de signs. "Landscape Gardening Book." wherein are set down the simple laws 0 beauty and utllitv which! should guide the develonmu. , all grounds bv Qrar Tabor "My Crowing Garden, an Intl. mate description of the expertoa cs sad the author's gardening hobby which baa developed In half a dnsen years bv Horace Mi-Far lead "How to Make Concrete Gar den rami to re tod Accessories. " mi metres rot- attractive Mecca with detailed drawlags and pi Mrrau. edited by John T. ral- MHaia in a stent fhai ttv Rath Renick. sr 1 ui a stent ttc paramount Picture. The VltChino' Hour CTA DTVlln Dt.vmi V k ms . . S ',,nl'""" fwiUAi AI UKAiNU 1 tlEATHK lea tore Original Color t Gray Hair Co-Lo restores the natsi -lor. life and Waster to grn rd faded bair in a maaae atwre approves a atiimti' 'ocsaa perfected Ivy Prof ni L Austin of Oiaoasro. over 4 oars a kair astd srsip epecsakst Saocfs qfCo-lu) Success -L a Vecelshle Gardealng ami.- with (a.. sse is Paelflc ssast ngidlUjna, 1 1 ei asH I nnisi a in a I mmm er rsjh f wm bm kvu '1 sr asnh Wnssti ass ttm,- . -s mmmrn i van wr wbb s f tk stasde T ansf Al. Isr Mark at r shadse t hrsera; A7, Bar toes ha-. AS. ear 111 srvo Substantial Citiaens Have Bank Accounts Compare the men in any commurjity who have bank accounts with thjow who haven't. On one aide you find busineas men. substantial citizens, home-owners. On the other, the more unsubstantial, and less permanent population of the town. You will put yourself definitely on the side of the food citizen, the kind 01 men manon and Polk counties want, if you have a growing account with the United States National bank. SNadooaltteak raSlaaKaMaB! ! SATURDAY IS BARGAIN DAI - AT j The Remnant StoJ 254 NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET $1.25 FANCY TURKISH TOWELS Saturday price 59c each TURKISH TOWELING REMNANTS 5-yard end for $1.79 each SILK-FINISHED REMNANTS 2i2-yard End $1.98 5-yard end $3.0,8 worth twice this price. $1.25 to $1.50 SWEET GRASS ' BASKETS Saturday price 98c each Odd Lot SOILED MUSLIN UNDERWEAR Saturday price V2 PRICE Slightly Damamll SILK BOOT HOSfl 59c Pair Brown, White and BU OFF CURTAIN REMNAffl 1 to 10-yard Ends. J yards to pick from I Soiled BLANKETS Regular value $7.95. up price $3.98 pair' BABY EMBR0IDES1 FLOUNCING 27 inehes wide, lit for $1.19 $1.69 BED SPREAD SALE $4 Values $5 Values $6 Values REMNANTS OF TABLE CLOTHS THOMSON'S REMNANT STORfj 254 NORTH COMMERCIAL STREET LOOK AT THE a . RAINBOW It is a sign of tranquility. RAINBOW DAYS will be Big Days at Salem's Busiest Store. ARMORY, SUNDAY, 3 P M. Seats M t a. F 0ffi- Smtwday fit 110. i M. $ r Shop the tltj 1 SALEM