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81 MV. MAY 7, 10IM IMILV ROGUE RIVER COURIEB PAGE THRE3 t' i. I') That new, biack- Rubber! 1 r Is i Ua4... Mat- JIS.4S .S.IirTr.4 123.M ..-rUIJ- I3I.4 Ml. MM Ok of Its moat valuable characteristics, for I Tire (and Shoe) purposes, is its CUNG ' quality its tenacwun grip on smooth and slippery surfaces. , -V;j V. ., Through that it gives its maximum Traction with minimum of Friction. J' V-nM. i When you' put on the Brakes to stop the Car, or throw in the Clutch to start the Car, the Tires made of this black "BAREFOOT" Rubber instead of grinding against the ground for Traction,; CLING to it, as your bare foot would cling to a slippery floor. That's why we've finally christened It, and trade marked it, as Barefoot" Rubber. Get a sliver of it, from any Goodrich Branch or nearest Dealer. . You'll find it stretch almost as much, and return to shape almost as instantly, as a pure Rubber band. Weiffh a Goodrich "Barefoot" Tire of anv size against the corresponding size of other makes of Tire, and you'll find it many pounds lighter, though many "Miles" stronger. m Drive it, and you'll find in Goodrich "Barefoot" Tires a liveliness, a quick response to power, a tenacity of traction, and all this with a Mileage capacity which will surprise and delight you. WE developed this "Barefoot Rubber" prim arily for use in our now famous "Silver town Cord" Tire which, last year, showed such marvellous ENDURANCE on the Race Track, at over 100 Miles per hour. But we now make it into Goodrich FABRIC Tires, Goodrich Inner TvbGoodrich Motor-Cycle Tires, Goodrich Truck Tires, Goodrich Bicycle Tires, Goodrich Rubber Boots, Overshoes, Soles and Heels, as well as into Silvertown Cord Tires. , Because, in all.of these its characteristics of Cling, Spring Stretch, Strength, and Lightness" are first requisites. . ; Now, compare GOODRICH Fair-List prices with prices you are quoted for same size Tires of 'other Brands, that have not the wonderful Resilience and Qing-qualitv of this new black "Barefoot" Rubber, which can be had In no other Tires than those made by , ... , GOODRICH- TBE B. F. GOODRICH CO. Akron, Ohio, ? , '.i 1 j: 'tl. 1 "barefoot" Tires GOODRICH TIRES . " "" " OLDING'S GARAGE PHONE 4S-R FIRE BLIGHT OF THE APPLE IS SPREAD BY APHIS APHIS CHECKS GROWTH OF TREES APHIS CAUSES LEAVES TO CURL APHIS DEFORMS FRUIT DESTROY APHIS WITH "BLACK LEAF 40" Cuaranteatl 404 Nicotine W. will Jurni.h1 you with this effective Insecticide in concen trated form-200 gallon of pray from the 2-lb. can k costs $2.00 1.000 gal. lont from tha 10-lb. l can coats $10.70. Call t our itonlo , in bulletin, mi . yourtupply of , Black Ul 40 . 'I a m II. MM.. ! I sr iv'unni.nir.iii ilj i II I m m rm 7 ft .tgri i V I f r . t i m i h . . . T' tortaia Giant and Dwarf . u.. In some of t lit :.w In ! -i.i . ami on tlio iniilnliiiiil f H'i.il"-i. u nr. to Ih ftttmtl Hit" Hu'itllti si"-' "' Iioiu'.vIm'P! In tin world. Tluv ilv.nn limity folliftora nro knwn to onto DitiUicNtM ni AptH llurt'ii. TUflr hiii'.v cumb arc no liirKi'f limn it fUlliln liuntl. mill the tolls r itliotil ilie til.t of n NUiiill plulifittl. This honoy In ox colkmt. us Is the wnx. Tito little creu-tun-it linlltl tlio comb In the branch of a low tree, nn.l ns tlioy linve not to pnivltlo for winter, they work nil the year through, rnlHlntt brootla llkeUiem It'lVPH. ' In the aamo lantl there Is specie of irinnt Iko. Apis tlorsata. as large as a field cricket. These monsters of the bee world bnlld honeycombs that are from six to seven feet In lenRth, four or more In width and welRh from 800 to 400 iHituida each. DEMARAY'S Drug and Stationery Store Blotttd Out "Lord Pann." The first hook of any kind publish ed In Philadelphia was Atkln's Ab nmnack for tho year 1080. It was an unpaged pamphlet of ten leaves, only two copies of which are now known to 1)0 In existence. The first copy of tho Almanack printed was sent to Colonel Markham. Penn's deputy, who reported to tho council that the book had erroneously declared Pennsylva nia to have boon founded by "lml Pcnn." The council disapproved such a high Hounding tltlo and directed the author and printer (William Brad ford) to "forthwith and -effectually blott out ye words 'Lord cnu.," This. had tl(e effect of recalling the whole edition and the abolition of the obuoxlous words. lUvenld Pupil Eo Members of the Parent-Teacher association were guesU of the River side school at the May festival pro gram given Thursday, May 4, In the school grove. A abort business meet ing claimed a portion, of the time, after which a social hour was spent In one of the fboma, where school work of all the grades was on dis play. Punch and wafers were served. ."', Bpeklag Out Enjoy Feed About nine o'clock Thursday even ing, after the regular rehearsal of the senior cl&si play, the speaking cast gathered round a "huge" bonfire on the high school campus and en Joyed a late feed of roasted welners, sandwiches, pickles and oranges. Tbe crowd consisted of Helen Bob zlen, Doris Caldwell, Anna Calvert, Lorene Courtney, Marjorie Larson, Helen Lay ton, Helena LeRoy, Vivian Merrill, Louise Pinkerton, ' Alice Randle, Marlonne Rlchey, Florence Riddle, Rdltha Vincent, Marguerite Wible, Wilford Allen, Winfleld Gil key, Raymond Latbrop, Jo Pardee, Bert "Presley, Lynn Sabln, and their guests, Mrs. Alva H. Ounnell, direc tor of the class play; Miss Marlon White, class advisor; Mr. Lagergren and "Ole" Hansen, Bobble Bestul, and Claude Smith. w.aT.r. The W. C .T. U.' social meeting was held at the M. E. church parlors Friday afternoon, at three o'clock. A vocal solo was charmingly ren dered by Mrs.tW. W. Walker. An Interesting and instructive talk was given by Mrs. Klrker, a former work er of the Union, In which she told of the early organization and the wonderful work accomplished In all temperance lines. Mrs. M. F. Gra ham told of the early work In Ore gon and the crusade movement, and Mrs. C. W. Courtney spoke of Chris tian citizenship. ' Rer. M. T. ' Wire gave helpful and practical sugges tions for the work. Refreshments were served and a social hour spent. , Mr. Dixon Hostess One of the most attractively deck ed luncheon tables of the weeks was that presided over by Mrs. Louisa Dixon at her home on North Sixth street Tuesday evening, May 2. The dinner was In honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Harmon, of the Christian church, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Grimes and Master Ernest Ellis, who have been visiting In this city. Seat ed around the table were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Harmon and son, Homer; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Grimes, Ernest Ellis, Miss Beulah Crockett, Mrs. Crockett, Hiram Harmon, and the hostess. Klghteenth Birthday Miss Marjorie Hammond delight fully entertained on her eighteenth birthday at the party given at the Hammond home Tuesday, May 2. The guests of the evening were the Misses Ulda Bnsler, Louise Pinkerton, Dora Herman, Anna Calvert, Florence Riddle, Esther Ollkey. Helen Flfleld, Winifred Flfleld, Evelyn South, and the Messrs. Loren Easier, Douglas Pinkerton, Lynn Sabln. Winfleld Gil key, Paul Day, LeBter Day, Horace Hair, and Wallace Nlles. The gown of the hostess, green silk with cream lace, was typical ol the color scheme of the day. The composing of ten-word tele grams, each word of which began with the same letter, formed a por tion of the evening diversion. As winners, Wallace Nlles and Winifred Flfleld, together with Helen Flfleld and Douglas Pinkerton, winners In the coral wedding, were granted the honor of starting som'r'set at the first table. As prize winner in som'r'set, lister Day was presented with an engraved booklet with illus trated poems. As the yellow light from the chan delier cast Its golden rays over the daintily arranged tables, the eigh teen young people found places at the table to enjoy the delicious four- course luncheon of chicken salad, stuffed olives, nut bread sandwiches, salted peanuts, yellow punch, ice cream, and cake which was tastefully served in colors of yellow and green. Yellow surprise packages arranged around the yellow flowers caused a great deal of laughter and fun when opened. They were filled with ex plosive crackers, tissue paper caps, appropriate verses and silver sou venirs in the form of month harps and shrill horns. The latter fllled the remaining hours with rarket and din until the "wee sma' hours." when many happy hlrthday wishes were gtven and good-byes said Now is the lime i hi I ,-?J(i..:' to have that cor overhauled Come in and let us look it over. We guarantee our work. Best equipped shop in Southern Oregon. Expert machinist in charge FASHION GARAGE & MACHINE SHOP l tin. I ".' ris n! .Ait. PHONE 163 iUrthtU Surprise A surprise reception was tendered Mrs. J. II. Harmon by several mem bers of the Christian church and their friends at her home on North Third street Wednesday night of last week. The surprise was in com memoration of Mrs. Harmon's birth day and will sot soon be forgotten by those present Cake and cocoa were served during tbe evening. . SOt TH AMERICA HAS CONFIDENCE IX U. S. Washington, May 6. South Amer ica has the greatest confidence in the good faith of the United States to ward Mexico. Any action taken will be received without question there. This was the statement today of Senator Fletcher, returning from South America. "South America," he said, "thinks that the paUent course of the United States toward Mealco Is ample proof that It does not seek to dominate all the Americas. Many South Ameri cans feel that we have gone as far as we can to save Mexico from itself, and that all we can do now Is to with draw or Intervene. Either course would not be disapproved." LIVES AFTER RECETVIXG 3,000 TOLTS ELECTRICITY. Belllngbam, Wash., May 6. After 65,000 volts of electricity passed through his body, Harvey TItcnm, en gineer in the Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power company plant here, is still alive today. One hand was burned off. It is believed he will recover. He pulled the wrong switch. One 112 Twin Indian, $65 One 1913 Twin Indian, $80 One 1913 Twin 2-Speed, $145 One 1915 Twin 3-Speed, $225 Featherweight Indian, $100 One 1915 Motor Wheel, $45 Indian Bicycles, $33 j : ' See them at 506 South Sixth Street l:"r ? ,:T lr""T"' 1 ".' ' V, . . .. . . 8o He Would. , Tbe keeper wa fcctllus the pythons. Several live rabblti were tossed Into tbe cage and were Immediately atl greedily seized by the reptiles. Tbe struggling rabbits, altnonzb eenitag ly almost as large an the Nuake. were swallowed whole one after another; The ghastly sigbt prompted the scho larly looking mau to exclaim. "Grew some. eh. keeper?" The keejter turned a glance of scorn iiMu the professor. "Yes. and you'd V grew Koine, too. if you'd et all that llve stock. I irueas." Paddlar'a Acre." Lambeth "old" church has numer ous historic monuments, and in one of the windows Is the full length figure of a peddler with his pack, staff and dog. This is supposed to represent the unknown person who presented "Ped dler's acre" to the perish upon condi tion that his portrait and that of his beloved canine companion should be preserved In the church and that his dog should be given a grave in conea crared ground. London Saturday 1U vlewv - " ,: .-. Gulf of Psrsla." The Persian gulf Is a dangerous and difficult place In which to navigate. It Is only partially surveyed, and there is not a single light after leaving Kara chi. Currents are most erratic, and great caution Is always necessary when navigating these waters. Going Too Far. Baldheaded Man (In the witness box) Tbe violent disorder was so terrible that It made my hair stand on end. Judge (severely) Be good enough to remember that you are on oath!, Location notices, Courier office. r -JUuobiliJ blliiJ A ,!:ii,uhl iO ii'.,it , ; t. , A.? A. POItTEIi , - j V Democratic Candidate for Nominee .' ..' .' " 1. SHERIFF (Paid Advertisement.) Afloor ORNISH Im mam ttatas atetA imatiS) a mi nil vtit seta exuv vuiuvi vi vui sai.v to lone oneself Is to be t palner; to for irpf mtpwlf H to lit hnnnv.RtevenHon J Rogue River Hdw. unr GE MOTHER MOTOR. CAR $880 f. 6. b. Grants Pass. Ask for demonstration. Myers Motor Car Co.