Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, December 21, 1916, DAILY EDITION, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextPAGITWO DAILY IMHiVK niVEK COl'RIKR TIUIWIi.VY, DKCKMIIKII ill; Daily Rogue River Courier An Independent Republican. News- paper. United Press Um4 Wire Tslsgraph Service. A. C. VOORHIE8, Pub. and Prop. WILFORO A1XXN, Editor. Enured at the Grants Put, Ore gon. PoetofAce as second-claaa mall attar. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Tear....- I.60 ;x Months. 1.00 Three Montha.. .. l.St Liae Month .M Payable la Advance TUTRSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 116 . ORFX.OX WEATHER ' a f Tonight and Friday rain west rain or avow east-:- portion; strong southerly winds Interior, 4 strong southerly gale along the 4 4 oast. 4 I THE VALUE OF WATER A district as fertile of develop neat as the Rogue valley will some day support a great population .The small farm, will be the uaual thing, and acreage will be run into high figures of ralue. But thia condition will not exist until the lands are .watered. . Dry farming will not pro duoe returns that will warrant the placing of high rallies upon the lands for regardless of the delights of the climate and of the many other nat ural advantages, the values will be based upon producing ability of soils. No reasonable figure la too much to pay for water If the money is hon estly expended in brnlging the water to the land. The district organisa tion system guarantees that the money will be rightly spent. In the upper portions of the valley a contest Is now being waged over the formation of a district that is Intended to place several thousand acres under water. In bringing forth argument in support of this district a number of interesting ex amples of the value of Rogue soil and water combined have been brought out. Here are a few caSea noted in recent issues of the Med- ford papers: 'The first of these men has the least land of any one acre, part of which is taken up by his house, barn and other outbuildings. This man J. R. 8tevenson, has been able to sup port three people In comfort, pay for his land and water right and bank a little money each year from the re turns from this acre of land, although he ahas found it necessary to hire part of the work, such as hoeing done. In addition to raising berries, garden truck and chickens enough to feed the family of three, the land in 1S16 produced f 300 worth of mar ketable products. "Adjoining the holding of Mr. Stevenson is the two-acre berry ranch of C. H. Howeil, who from two-thirds of an acre sold In 1915 10,000 cups of strawberries of fancy quality, in addition to a large quantity of can ning berries. The 1916 yield was al most as heavy, in spite of heavy frosts. The price was high, so that the monetary yield in 191 was practic ally the same as in 1915. "A quarter of a mile up the high way from the Howell place is the four-acre tract of W. P. Smith, an other ardent strawberry culturist. Mr. Smith bus been a resident of the val ley for the past twenty-nine years, and for some time was located al Eagle Point, where ho was w ell known as a raiser of onions. Since that time he has decided to center bis efforts on strawberry raisin;. "flnrlug the past season, on a strawberry natch of tlirce-auartcra Of an acre, Mr. Smith nW. l ni crates of strawberries, which !ie mil St ll.S'i per rrnte. As fa.-t an pos sible Mr. Smith Is Mucins lil land tinder strawberries and hopes within a year to have the entire four a r.-s covered with the plants. "These throe places use irrication all dm In? tl.e summer season, ap plying the water at frequent Intervals." Leave Ybiir Coffee Troubles to Us.j You will like 18. 14 Pounds Sugar $1.00 AVE WMJj UE CLOSED AM, DAY CHRISTMAS, MONDAY DHTKMHKK XftTU CO.MK KARI.Y AND AVOID THE Rl'SH KINNEY & TRUAX GROCERY Ql'ALtTY FIRST NEUTRAL NATIONS. (Continued from Page 1) this until Monday. (The note was sent Monday night and Tuesday morning.) The difficulty that faced the president was that the note might be construed as a movement tor peace, and in aid of the German over tures. He specifically denies that that was a factor in the comniunlca Uon Itself." Previous to authorising the fore going quoted statement Lansing had Hiked more freely than usual, and in the saute tenor. - It had been suggested to Ki.n that the United States really was in no ( ositlon to stop the war unless the belligerents themselves desired to end It At this he hinted that If the United States were to enter ha war. It would turn the scale dectdely and he emphasised that there was a feel ing of danger that the coutry would be drawn In. He had also said that there was la the administration's mind no purpose to suggest peace In any way. On the contrary, he explained that what had been generally Interpreted as a desire to learn the peace terms of both sides was In reality and effort to ascertain "what would satisfy the belligerents as to ending the war," but with the viewpoint of rendering the position of neutrals less Intoler able. Lansing's whole talk emphasised the idea that "we will have to do some thing" If American rights are fur ther Invaded and If both sides con tinue infractions of international law which Involve American lives, property and rights. Hard Hearted. 'Poor Bicker Im s very bard heart ed wife." said Trivvet. "What's the trouble now T asked Dicer. "She not ouly broke the broomstick over his head, but made bltn po to the store aud buy another." Mathod In His Madntsa. Sandy (jbo Is working up his better half for a small loam-Ye keu.weel. Maggie, If you ni tae dee I should gang daft Mrs. Saudy An' then ye'd marry again. I suppose. Saudy Ns. na. I wouldna gang as daft as that London Sketch. Beth Birds. "Riches hsvs wiugs." "Yep. And creditors hsvs billa." Detrolt Pre Prea, Believe In tbe better side of wen. It Is optimism that really saves peoplsw Hsclsreo. This Week Christmas Specials Everyday dioeolates, per lb, Vtttr MaxWe cherries, ier Hi :ll)c Tinman fabric lm mimt, bonier etlge, all color ... iVW Ijiily Wlmlrmer Correpon iliwf rani itfc Initial rorr'ri'lenie ranis a.v Ijiilte HKMirliiH'tM I'm-l-inn Ivory, the good kind CLEMENS TJtc QoxatSL Store " i ii in 1 1 FUJI .'j1 ' i' 1! I, 5 H i; V MKW1CK v Arrow Ot COLLARS mcurxcuttoftithtskqlks ftjtctty. isaits(ach,bj.ryy ' ILLINOIS VALLEY j The Illinois Valley grange was re organised on Friday, Mr. Hurd the state grange organiser and County Agent Thompson being in attendance. A. J. Fulk waa elected niaater and Wallace Kohler secretary. A meet ing will be held on Saturday, De cember 30th, beginning at 10:30 fol lowed by a basket dinner when tbe organisation will be completed. The small son of Ed. Strong has his arm broken by falling while at plsy st the Waldo school. George Col lard la In Tacoma on business this week. Orvllle Moore went lo Grants Pass Saturday to bring out Mr. Col lard's daughter and family, who will reside in the Schuyler Morey house. A number of Christmas trees are plsnned for the different schools which will hsve vacation the coming week will have their entertainments on Friday, and the Waldo school on Saturday night at Takilma. Walter Wheeler had the misfor tune to lose a fine young mule by choking. The bears are unusually plentiful this year, Mr. Bacus having killed one a short time ago, and Mr. Brad ley, who lives on the Osgood prop erty at Hogue hill, bad one of his dogs killed by one In his door-yard. I "WOLF CREJJK I Wolf Creek Good Roadi club scored sgain last Monday when IB man and a team built a new piece of grade, greatly Improving the road near tbe Speaker school house. The new grade required the building of a substantial bridge, lumber for which was donated by the Wolf Creek Lumber company. About SO loads of rock were hsuled and some blasting was necessary, powder for which was donated by L. Speaker, who also furnished a chicken dinner for the men, which was greatly ap preciated. Two autos and the team conveyed the men to and from din ner. With the old road and . no bridge, In time of high water soms of the children were not able to get to school. This Is now remedied with Don't forget to call at HALL'S ART STORE tu do your Christmas Shopping c.i iii'li ru'tilim thin Heck to supply your wants 'A Jgm riJWfltMlBBl the new bridge. Several from Cow Creek were present, and the club has applications from there for member ship. Already there Is talk of tack ling the new grade needed at the iMtttchel) hill above 'Golden. This however, will be quite an undertak ing and the county should help, When the patrons of the vicinity show the ' Interest the Speaker district mani fested the club's aid la assured. The Tanner family have returned to Canada. The elder son who waa t teaching there expects aoon to de part for service In Europe and It Is ' likely that the younger ton may alao see service there. ! Several parties in the community i are Interested In better stock and j with thia In view Hunter Pell visited t Steele's Winona ranch to inspect hla ' Berkshire during the week. i DRYDEN Saturday, December the 2nd, the Deer Creek Grange No. 871, held their annual election session and the following were elested: George Wal tou, master; Robert Tolen, overseer; Marlon Crooks, lecturer; Mrs. R, Tolen, ateward: John llarmond. aa- alstant Stewart: Mrs. K. Vanbus kirk, chaplain; Ben Carlisle, treas urer; J. P. DeGraase, secretary; Russel Tolen, gate keeper; 11a S. De Graase, Ceres; Viola Walton. Po mona; Maria Christie. Flora; Mrs. J. Harmond, lady assistant steward. Clarence Messlnger and wife with Mrs. Rufus McKinney, spent a few days In town the first of the month. Martin Williams and wife accom panied by Mrs. Jerry Pierce, made a trip to Grants Paaa laat week. Rufua McKinney went to Grants Pass laat Saturday after a valuable hunting dog which had been shipped to him from Roseburg. Will Mastin wss in Grants Paaa Saturday and 8undsy attending to business matters. Oscar Williams returned to Grants Pass from Canada, where he has been working this summer, and made a short visit to hia brother's home In Deer Creek valley. John Hammersley, state var mint hunter, Is In this valley for a few days hunting, and has already had some luck with small game, hav ing killed one large aiied wild cat and three coon In two days. He la visiting his nephew, Rufus McKin ney, who bss also been hunting here. Bob Morgan and Frank Nash were guests at the Messenger home last Thursday and Friday. They were In the valley looking for a location, hav ing come from New York for that purpose. A baby girt waa born to George Vanpusklrk and wife laat Friday morning. 9- I FOOTS CREEK a Born to Mrs. Chas. Champlln, on December 18th. a baby daughter. Mother and babe and doing well. H. O. Dice of Applegate Is mov ing to Rogue River. Albert Math la was a caller In Rogue River Tuesday afternoon. One Poyer Is moving to Grants Pass. ' On the afternoon of the 22nd, there will be a program at the Foots Creek school house. Ed. Bollng was a Orants Pass vis itor this week. Miss Emma Gusnyaw was a caller in Gold Hill the Hth. There will be a dance at the home of Robert M alone Saturday evening. Married at Jacksonville Thursdsy, the Hth. Millie Hodges and Iee Walker. They will reside at Central Point Portland, Dec. 21. Today's mar ket quotations were: Wheat Club, 1.83; bluestem, 1.38. Oats No. 1 white feed, 35.23. Barley Feed, J7.00. Hogs Best live, 9.73. Prime steers, 7.75; fancy cows, 6,:0; best calves, 7.00. Spring lambs, 10. Butter City Creamery, 38; coun try. 28. KKKS Selected local extras, 3S. ' Hens, I3; broilers, 16; geese, 11. Copper, 30. The Later Education. "Well, h 'W did tlilnc CDtne o'lt In your srbtiol ecuileitV" "Trllle niKed. A ilil v. mi ll.c hum mer tlirrtAliu content, mid " b "V ""! fl'st pri. . for fruit iil.e " - l,om. :. Owrler li " 'mil UVrtv In 1 I 'mi '' - ! M- sroiind UI..I n:.i .c Hi., ii ii ;u l PORTLAND MARKETS teislMs Specials at the TEMPLE MARKET ll.i Kltlll Htreet The poet ollte In aet door to u. i There are meat and meats. Take our word for II that there la av illfference lit the meat you buy here anil Uhnki Mild el new here, All beef, pork, mutton and veal thai contra to the Temple retinwenta expert selection ami strict Inflection. Illglieot In iiuallty ami loneat In price That's the Temple. I'leaae bear this la uilud. Follow the rroHiU and are the cliMiiplon atall fed ateer of south ern Oregon on exhibit In our window. .Make a gucaa on his weight. The iierwin gueuing the nearest to the correct weight will rerelvtv a liWpouml turkey, and the next aeareet a II roast. tliriMitiaa poultry anything you want. We served thmmamla for, Thaukirtving. It us serve yon for Xmas. YOl'Nti IMtJ Shoulders ..a lOe Nhonlder Hula Ifte Ua I7e Uilna I.V (HOICK VKAI, Shoulder veal raaat ..Iftc Hreaatof veal - lie Leg of loin roast IHc BKKF Shoulder pot roat.... lie Hlrlota steak' IHc T-hone ateak ..SSor Rolled prime href roast .17c Shoulder ateak. ... I.V Phone 134 ttr -1 it Accounts 11 Invited. Cant Ge Par, "Just mrt with n heavy lusa. A ship In wbl-li I was interested was wrecked." "I got my money In taunt boats. When ous of tbem la wrecked we know where to one! IL"-Loulsvllls Courier Journal. Of Ceurse, "My friend, the glsiler, hat a sad Ufa." . "Why shouldn't It be? Isn't It full sf psnssT" Bsltlmors American. Adilreaa Hooka Hook Hiicks Itiiftkrts I'nrd Cnnea it-.li llovea t'orrekpoiiileiiie t "r('i t 'rlliluiue llniirili lleokv tefc I'lliN l ii !! ii .i !i h ' ItlKie-.', i;,,o I'''!'. .: II. .LI I uuim i "l ( tii'lsliii'm ( II'!' Demaray's rrrr . A -r-r rrrt rz fi.ictum. ml HI VSMWIWvVm A MERRY CHRISTMAS We wish our depositors and Meads a Vary Merry Christmas and thank them for their liberal peJroaaga dar ing the year that Is now Bearing a eloaa, subject to cheek are cora- Oiild pieces and oiep new bills ex changed for old ones. Grants Pas Banking Company Grants Paaa. Ore. CRUSH IWINtJS ITALIAN NTEAMKIt IN tX)LUSIOK Msrsellles, Dec. 21. An Italia steamer wss cut entirely In twain ay collision with the French cruiser Ernest Renan, according to despatoav ea received from Toulon today. Fifteen perished on tbe steamer, tha other 11G aboard the Italian nasal ' being rescued by the French warahlB. The accident oocurred at night. Filing ('asca I oiiiilnlii Pens liione I en f Hooka Miiiilcnie Net I'nrUInn Ivory I'liiyhiK Curds Si-iillim Wn Hels Hi Inois Hot Kcriiii ItiMik Toiulst'a TalilelN Waste llniketa ' Voter Color Drug and Stationery Store