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DAILY IMHiVK niVEK COl'RIKR
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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
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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
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Ot COLLARS
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' 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.
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FOOTS CREEK
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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. :.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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