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T-
NOT GOING BLIND
ESPITE BEPDBTS
School C hildren,” Mr. Carris
pointed out the im portance of de
term ining to w hat extent defects
in vision and diseased eye condL
tions would be discovered by ex
am inations which it is practical to
conduct in schools. “ In actual
practice,” he said, “ exam inations
are given by medical examiners,
by nurses, by teachers, or by a
combination of these.”
Mr. C arris deplored the lack of
any definite standard for m aking
eye exam inations and announced
th a t a st-udy looking tow ard the
development of such standards is
now being conducted jointly by a
Committee of the National E du
cation Association and the Ameri
can Medical Association, with the
co-operation of the N ational Com
m ittee for the Prevention
of
Blindness.
DETROIT, Mich, Oct. 31. —
“ Exaggerated
statem ents con
cerning the am ount of defective
vision among school children are
being made continually, with the
m ore or less concealed motive of
alarm ing pieople into obtaining
spectacles,” declared Lewis H.
C arris, Managing Director of the
N ational Committee for the P re
vention of- Blindness, in an ad
dress before the Annual Meeting
of the American Public Health
Association here today.
"Any impression th a t the na
tion is rapidly going blind, or that
over half of our school children
need to w ear glasses, is\ so ob
viously an exaggeration,” declared
Mr. C arris, “ th a t the true condi
tion of affairs is lost sight of —
OREGON
AGRICULTURAL
nam ely, th a t approxim ately one-
eighth of the children in our COLLEGE, Corvallis, Oct. 30. —
schools are suffering from eye ] A trip to the boys’ and g irls’ club
diseases or visual defect's, many sum m er session a t Oregon Agri
of which may be removed by prop cultural college will be given the
erly fitted glasses « by medical boy or girl w inning the prune
bread-m aking contest at the Pac- !
a tte n tio n .”
Mr. C arris pointei jiit that, al ifle International Livestock ex
though estim ates hz j placed the position. The prize in the dona
extent of defective vision among tion of the Northweat Pacific Co
school children as high as 60 per operative P rune exchange.
A $5 prize given by the Crown
cent, a nation-w ide investigation
which has been conducted by his Flour company to each of the two
com m ittee during the last year in members of the baking team com- [
dicates th a t for the country at ing in second, a third prize of
large an average of only 12.1 per $2.50 to each member, and silver
cent of school children have de gold and bronze medals inscrib
ed with the w inners’ names are
fective vision.
“ There can be little question” other prizes to be given contest
Mr. C arris said, “ th a t the eyes of ants. The medals are donated
m ost children reported as having by the Pacific International Live
norm al vision may have some stock show.
Teams from W ashington, C lat
slight degree of ocular defect;
but physical vigor and "general sop, Douglas, Jackson, Malheur,
Marion, Hood
health tone enable the child to Josephine, Polk,
River,
K
lam
ath,
Benton,
Clacka
have standard vision, in spite of
mas,
Wasco,
Sherman
and
Uma
eye im perfections.
Until there
tilla
counties
have
been
selected
is some m ore uniform procedure
th roughout the country in giving to compete at the show.
County fair boards of Umatilla,
exam inations,
this
percentage
Malheur,
K lam ath, Sherm an and
m ust be accepted as a fair indl*
Hood
River
and W ashington and
cation of the size of the problem
Jackeon
counties
will supply
which defective vision presents
money for the boys’ and girls’ ex
to school authorities.
“ Tht percentage of defective penses. The Polk county repres
vision in ru ral districts is higher entatives will be sent by the
th a n th a t of city districts. The cham ber of commerce. Henry
figures from Pennsylvania are re Booth of the Douglas N ational
presentative.
In ru ral districts bank will send the Douglas coun
16.8 per cent of children were ty delegation. Marion, Josephine
found to have defective vision. In and Clatsop contestants will be
cities of 10,000 to 30,000 the per sent by the bankers’ association.
centage was 12.3 per cent. In Benton county girls have raised
cities over 30,000 the percentage most of their money themselves.
was 8.5 per cent.
"T he probable explanation of
th is difference Is th a t the follow I brought a truck load of bar-
*
up and cojrective m easures in the
gain counter goods from Port
cities are superior to those in the
land last week, all of which
ru ra l districts.
The difference
will be sold accordingly. Auto
can also be accounted for by the
Robes, Wade Dragsaw, Halt
Inferior lighting of ru ral schools
ers, and lots of army goods.
and ru ra l homes, as compared
Come in early while they last.
w ith city schools and homes.”
Speaking on “The Responsib
ilities of Boards of H ealth and
Boards of Education in Detecting
and C orrecting Vision Defects of
TRIP TO CORVALLIS
PEIL’S CORNER
Commend McMahon
ith the presidential election drawing near,
interest seems to have drifted from the state, county
and city elections which are equally vital to us and
to which more • bought should be given, especially
in the election t sheriff of this county in whom the
authority of the aw is invested.
Many of us oelieve that the enforcement of most
of the practical laws has been lax and it is up to the
voters to select a man for the office of sheriff who
• thinks more of his oath in assuming his office, than
of being called a “ good fellow.”
All of us know that Joe McMahon has been the
most efficient, diligent and conscientious state traf
fic officer that has ever served in Oregon and whose
diligence has made our southern Oregon highways
safe to travel upon and we know that if he is elect
ed sheriff ot Jackson county that the repugnant
odor of law enforcement will be done away with,
up before a magistrate by McMahon for violation of
Of course, some of those who have been brought
traffic laws will work-and vote against him, but
the broad, fair minded man or woman who.believes
in laws and wants them enforced will vote for J. J.
McMahon who is worthy and well qualified for the
office.
f . j.
M c P h e r s o n .
To The E ditor:
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>
I am a republican w ithout a grouch or any needed use
of a hyphen. My party candidate, if he is qualified and honest,
is my candidate.. I have known Joe McMahon alm ost from his
boy-hood. I have seen him in office and out of office and
everywhere I have observed1 the same fidelity to duty. He i9
adm irable because he. so far, has shown efficiency, and as
between him and his duty he plays no favorites. As Traffic
Officer he stands highest among the many commissioned in
th a t capacity in the state. The qualifications for a good traf-
J i c officer are the qualifications required in the office of
"sheriff. He has madk good and will continue to make good.
The office of Sheriff is t h e - ^ p above others where sentim ent
m ust be suppressed when it conflicts with duty and Joe has
shown th a t he knows how to ^-bordinate sentim ent when
duty commands him.
McMahon promises th at he can auTSsjii reduce the ex
penses of the office; especially in the P t ^ ^ n nn enforce_
m ent thereof. This is of the greatest m o m e n ^ |^
paver. W hen Joe says: “ I can and I w ill,” we kn‘^ W im pan ’
it, and we recognize as the greatest slogan of a
officer is first, to see his duty and then apply his sre, ¡led
“ I can and I will.” So say we all: “ We can elect Joe, ant
we w ill.“
C. B. WATSON.
Ashland, Oregon, Oct 29, 1924.
ASHLAND DAILY TIDING^
J. J. McMAHO
Without casting any reflection on the many good men who hav<
are past, the conclusion is inescapable that the people of Jackson Coi
the sheriffs office a man of exceptional ability as a police officer-
ergetie and fearless. Have you read the letter of Chief Rafferty, of
fieers in the State Traffic Department the records show McMahon a]
County prosecutor; by the chief of police and the traffic squad ini
by District Attorney Miller and Sheriff Lewis, of Josephine Count]
These men, all connected with law enfqrcement, cannot be fooled
As soon as the Jackson County Fair was over Chief Rafferty*
Round-Up, and when this show was over he was ordered to the bij
him to these places? You and I know why.
Salem, Oregon, October 22, 1924
To Whom It May Concern:
J. J. McMahon lias been associated with me as
a state traffic officer for almost four years, and bis
service to the state has been marked by conscient
ious work. He has been tireless in his efforts, dis
regarding time as an element in the performance of
hife duties. If traffic conditions required attention
at mid day or mid-high “ Me” , as he is known, was
on the job.
Of the fourteen men on the state traffic force,
“ Me” has*always lead the list in the amount of de
linquent fees sent in and in total number of activi
ties in the field. Aside from this, he has always
been Joyal tb the state, to his associates, and, partic
ularly, to those directing his activities.
Whatever may he entrusted to him, whether
it he of public or private interest, will, without
question, he given every consideration commensur
ate with its importance.
T. A. RAFFERTY,
Chief, Oregon State Traffic Division.
Portland, Oregon, October 25, 1924.
To Jackson County Republican Central Committee:
My opinion has been solicited by your commit
tee regarding the qualifications of Mr. J. J. Mc
Mahon as a law enforcement officer. Mr. McMahon
has rendered invaluable services to Federal law-en
forcement officers operating in his district. He is
loyal, efficient and fearless. He knows the law of
evidence in making criminal investigations and in
ohydning the conviction of criminals.
Very few men can learn to become good law-en
forcement officers, hut Mr. McMahon seems to he
well adapted for this line of work. The best test of
an officer is the record of his accomplishments and
experience. Mr. McMahon measures up to the re
quirements that the public requires in protecting
society from law violations and criminals. It gives
me pleasure, therefore, to recommend him to the
favorable consideration of any community in this
state where the people are truly interested in effi
cient law enforcement.
JOSEPH A .LINVILLE,
FBM
Federal Prohibition Director.
Having heard that J. J. McMahon is a nominee
for the office of sheriff for your county", we wish to
tell you what we know of him, for he is one of the
finest fellows it has been our pleasure to come in
contact with.
We have had many dealings with him during
his three years as State Traffic Officer and have
found him honest, capable, reliable, and fair at all
times. He is a splendid man both personally and in
his official capacity.
He can always he relied upon and we feel that
a man of his ability and character would fill the
position of Sheriff with great credit.
‘ Yours very truly,
J,. V. JENKINS,
Chief of Police.
*
LIEUT, FRANK ERVIN,
Commanding Traffic Dept.
CHESTER WILES,
Speed Officer.
Portland, Ore., Oct. 24, 1924.
Through service for three terms on the grand
jury of Jackson county, I came to know J. J. Mc
Mahon as an officer, who vigorously enforces the
law, especially the prohibition law.
As a citizen who believes in the enforcement of
all laws, I should be glad indeed to see Mr. Mc
Mahon elected sheriff of Jackson county.
I believe we would find in him an officer who
would conduct the office of Sheriff in an efficient
and economical manner.
ALBERT C. JOY.
Ashland, Oregon.
To the Voters of Jackson County:
•
In th e candidacy of Joe McMahon for Sheriff of Jackson
County, you are em bracing an opportunity to cast your oaJ-
lot on November 4th, next, for law enforcem ent and effi
ciency, in the office which he seeks.
As traffic officer fo r th e State of Oregon, Mr. McMahon
has proven him self trustw orthy, capable and fearless. This
training, coupled w ith his experience as deputy Sheriff, his
determ ination to do away w ith {^11'sp ecial deputies and of
ficers in ‘Connection w ith his office (th u s favoring the tax
payers), his fearless enforcem ent of th e law, and the tem
pering influence which past experience In these offices has
had upon his thinking and acting, m akes him entirely w orthy
of your vote.
L * will make a very vigilant officer.
I. Oregon
FRED C. HOMES.
I have known J. J. McMalu
years while I have been sheriff
During this entire time I have w<
a number of occasions while lie wij
for the State Highway Commission,)
Jackson and Douglas coi nties, an)
him that in »11 matters of my kit
diligently discharged his duties to
ability, and has been a good officeil
number of occasions to call him t<r
in different matters that have been
diction, and he has‘always responded
given me hearty co-operation. I til
that, if elected, he will make an al
conscientious, law-enforcing officer, J
one a square deal.
Yours very trul
s. w .’ sta J
Sheriff of Dougla:
1 p to October 1, 1923, 1 was distrij
Douglas county, Oregon, and ever sin<
eral years prior to said dale I was w<|
with J. J. McMahon, of your county
tic officer of the State Highway (j
ing that time, and during which tin
tact with the work of Mr. McMahon 1
las and Jackson counties in connection!
forcement of the motor vehicle laws of
On every occasion that I have had
tunity to pass upon the work of Mr. Ml
to consult with him in regard to the enfow
the law in connection with his duties, I lul
him to he a good, conscientious officer,
good judgment, and performing his jl
able manner.
He has been fair with those accused’
tion of the law, which to my mind is a
imte, in a public law enforcing officer; y^
been stern and vigorous in the discharge
public
duties.
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Very truly yours,
GEORGE NEUNER, J r
Grants Pass, Oregon, October 211
To Whom It May Concern:
I desire to state for the henefitl
ested that J have known ,J. J. McMalm
ten years, and have been in close eoq
. during all of the time he has been a
and that during that time, I have fo^
one of the most loyal and consistent
I have ever met. He can he depended
all times to treat every body alike; all lj
look alike to him, and for that reason
seen fit to criticise him unjustly.
If Mr. McMahon is elected he will lu
real sheriffs of the State of Oregon.
I give this testimonial freely and
citation from anyone in an honest endel
sist those who might not he familiar wit!
in Jackson and Josephine Counties.
Respectfully submitted,
’ W. T. MILLER,
District Attorney,,for Josephine County, Ore.
Read what leading representative citizens of
Jackson County say about McMahon:
I wish to state why I favor Joe McMahon for
sheriff:
First: Every criminal of every character is
afraid of him and opposed to him.
Second: He got the nomination in the primary
fairly an dopenly and it is evident that the reput
able people want him . If he is defeated in the elec
tion it is because the criminal and disreputable ele
ment is in the majority in Jackson county.
- H. E. CAMPBELL.
Eagle Point, Oct. 15.
We are long on laws but short on the proper kind of
officials to enforce them. However, we have in our midst
one man (hat can be depended -upon to do his duty at all
tim es w ithout fear or favor, and ditizeng of Jackson county
who wish to see a real effort made to enforce thle law, should
support J. J. McMahon for sheriff.
ALEX SPARROW.
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Eagle Point, Ore., Oct. 22, 1924.
To the voters of Jackson County: The following is the
reason we are giving our support to J. J. McMahon for sher
iff of our county. We are of the opinion th a t it has been cost
ing Jackson county too much money to enforce our laws
through special officers. Now, the record Mr. McMahon has
made for himself as speed cop is enough for us to know th a t
he will be on the job all the time him self and see that all law s
are enforced, irrespective of party or parties.
J. F BROWN and R. G. BROWN.
of the firm of Geo. Brown & Sone.
(Paid Adv.)
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(Paid Adv.)
man
dent he is’
tv. Vote for J. J.3iC3ïai
MR. and MRS. W?
Rogue River, Oregon.
Rogue River, Oregon, Oct. 28, 1924.
Why am I supporting J. J. McMahon for Sheriff?
He lias done his duty as a traffic officer, is fear
less and is the type of man Jackson county needs for
sheriff.
Yours truly,
ED. E. DIMICK.
„
Medford, Oregon.
To Whom It May Concern:
Why I favor J. J. McMahon for Sheriff. F irst, because
he has always stood for law enforcement, especially is he in
terested in enforcem ent of the Prohibition laws, and I have
never heard of Mr. McMahon staging wild parties or resorting
to other questionable means to secure evidence against violat
ors of the Prohibition laws.
Second, his qualifications and energy in enforcing the
traffic laws, goes to show, if elected sheriff, Mr. McMahon
will be given a wider range in which to enforce all the laws
of the county.
Sincerely.
MARY A. HOWARD.
To the voters of Jackson County: As taxpayers of Jack-
son county, we do heartily endorse J. J. McMahon for sheriff.
During our acquaintance with Mr. McMahon we have found
him to be a gentlem an in every respeet and always on the job.
If elected w-e are convinced that he would conduct the office
« f sheriff in an efficient and economial m anner
E. T. NEWBRY & SONS, Talent, Ore.