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4 DAILY ROGVH RIVKR OOVIUER rll'NDAY, DKt'KMItHH itU, 101K. PAGE TWO 1 1 DAILY ROGUE RIVER COURIER Published Dally Exoept Saturday A. B. VOORHIES, Pub. and Propr. Entered at poatofflce, GnsU P, Ore., m second class mall matter. ADVERTISING RATES Display apace, per Inch ' 15c tooal -personal column, per llne-lOo Readers, per line Se . DAILY COURIER By mall or carrier, oer Tear 18.00 Br mall or carrier, per month .50 WEEKLY COURIER By mail, per year .11.60 MEMBER OP ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use lor repuDUcauou of all news d Is Ditches credited tft it m all nfhanlu OMuUtarf In this paper and also the local news pub lished herein. All rights of republication of spe cial dispatches herein are also Tosorred. WE SELL YOU The Finest Pure Corn Cotton Seed Olive KINNEY & TRUAX GROCERY QUALITY FIRST fit the Churches ItaiXlNt Church Sunday school meets at 9:46 a. m. .mi tinmclilnir service at 11 a. ni. I with sermon by Rev. J. M. Powers. H. Y. P. U. t B:S0 p. in. 6UKDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1918. - f OREGON WEATHER ' Rain west portion ; rain or 4 4 snow east portion. Warmer to- night south and east. Strong - southerly winds. very dear that there is a very close affiliation between the working out ol socialism and autocratic govern ment, says the Coast Manufacturer. Ot course, government ownership and paternalism require centralised snd autocratic power because they work from the government down to the people. A republican form ot government under the democratic theory ot rep resentatives chosen by the people works from the people np through delegated power. The grrat argument tor rejecting h California Dlan of social and healtN insurance that carried weight with the people was that it was too autocratic. ; It was compulsory on the free cit izen whether he wanted to accept it or not, and the popular form of Ger man socialism is highly autocratic. explaining the meaning ot his 14 points to France and England veri ties the old adage that it you would learn the news go away from home. Wilson, apparently, takes foreigners into his confidence, but not his own people. Even our senators and con gressmen have little or no Idea ot the meaning ot the 14 points, or ot what Is going to be "sprung" by Wilson at the peace conference. , Presbyterian Church Sunday school at 10 a. m. to which all are Invited. No preaching service Sunday. On Thursday at 7:45 regular mid-week prayer ser vice. Church ot Christ All ' regular services Sunday. Morning sermon subjoct, "Inventory in the Houbo of God." Evening ser vice at 7:30. 'Remember the hour and be on time. Subject, "A Super ior Inheritance." This will be a continuation ot the study ot the book ot Hebrews begun last 8unday. A cordial welcome to all. Chas. iR. Drake, minister. MERCY Since the cessation ot fighting the Twelve spies were shot in London during the war. Two women spies not Edith Cavlll's, but real spies were sentenced to death, but the sentences were never carried out, Berlin, of course, will never under stand why. "I raise my glass," said President Wilson In concluding one of his speeches In France. That's all right, The most highly developed form out what the prohibitionists want to Red Cross has turned from making surgical dressings to sewing upon clothing for the ill-clad little folks in Europe. One department has in charge the making of infant layettes. Certain ladies of a certain city in the east, presumably human ladies, reported as was their custom at Red Cross headquarters to sew, but when given the tiny garments to wora up on coldly refused. When the direct or in charge asked the reason, the replied that these garments were In tended for illegitimate children and that decent women should not be called upon to labor in such a cause. Controlllne her indignation, the director carefully explained that these layettes were not destined to make the path of the wilfully de linquent girl easier, but to help out what little they might in caring for the babies of those innocent young French and Belgian girls who had been victims of German officers. Re- ( plying that this made no difference the women went home. Such heartleesness, such failure to understand the simple principles of hnmanltr. is well nleh incredible. If these women only knew It, they, not the pitiful ruined children whom they scorned, are a disgrace to their sex and to that great society whose watch-word Is "Mercy." of socialism in our country, the non partisan league, is willing to take the farmer's money, but not willing to let him vote. The delegates to Its national con vention in St. Paul Just held were the executive committee and dele gates named by the national execu tives, not chosen by the farmers. They are nearly all prominent in socialist circles and advocate state and federal socialistic schemes but all practice centralized power. know is, what was In the glass? Tho American who Is very sprry for Germany's present plight is not only of a forgiving nature, but he Is entirely too forgetful. The Rnd Cross announces that Its operating expense Is only two cents on the dollar. All the rest goes into actual relief. Newman M. K. Church At 11 o'clock service the topic will bo "Facing Forward at the New Year," and at 7:30 the topic will be "My New Year's .Resolutions. Special music at these service. Sunday school st 10 a. m. Kp- worth League at 6:30 p. m. Come and worship with us. Melville T. Wire, pastor. Catholic Church Viniitu on Sunday at 7:30 and 9:30 a. m. Rev. Father J. G. Vlen. Mrst Church of Chrlat Bclentlut Cnrtatlaa Science services are held everv Sunday. In the W. O. W. hall, at 11 a. m. Wednesday evening meet ings at 8 o'clock. The subject tor today Is, "Christian Science." Reading room is open from to 4 p. m. daily except Sundays asa holidays. The public Is cordially in vited to attend the services and to visit the reading room. St. Luke's Episcopal Evening prayer and sorraon, 7:30 p. m. Rev. P. K. Hammonu, oi au land, vicar in charge. An Invitation Is heartily extended to all. NEW TOlAY AT THE MOVIES t'nder tho auspices of the United States government, the commrttee nn mi hlln Information of which George Creel is chairman, will offer at the Joy theater on Friday and Saturday, the first official United States, war film entitled "Pershing s Crusaders" in eight Teels. This fea ture film has been photographed by the united States signal curpn, u; photographers and cameramen of th French eeneral staff. It shows how every man, woman and chua Is helDlne Uncle Sam, with interest ing scenes showing the progress be ing made In ship building, aeroplane construction and gun and ammuni Hon maktne as well as Interesting .haul nf onntonment training. The KEEP THE BONDS. Carter Glass, newly appointed sec retary of the treasury, finds it ne cessary to issue a sober warning to the holders of Liberty bonds. "Sjima nAnnta " 1A "aoAm n foAl that thAV flPft nnrlAP nn fnrtliAP obligation to retain these bonds and they are selling them and using the money lor unnecessary purposes or exchanging them for other securities or doubtful value. So long as the United States needs to sell bonds. those who hold tne present issues should not dispose of them except nniiAP tho uniir of ii reran t necessity. They have Invested in the best se curity in the world and it is notn to their own interest ana to mat oi their eovernment that these securi ties he retained." t . roui,v 'big feature of this picture, however, Some argue that Governor Withy-, glves the yery combe Is easily lea astray ujr u ma Moaa AOENCY Fire Insur ance, plate glass liability Insur- ...... oniu. sixth street. tf for SALE 3 burros, cheap if tak en at once. Red Front Stable. r.mnti pau Ore. 52 I . . i Al. CORN FED, dressed pigs ior Ale. Weleht. 110 pounds, at 18 cents it taken at once. Call in.i-.ii nr C. P. Enellsh. 62 BARGAINS 317 acres of Rogue River land to trade for California nronertv: also 160 acres of good wheat land In Idaho to exchange for Rogue River property. Insur ance of all kinds. Isaac Best. 53 Oxford 52 I DISH WASHER wanted at Cafe at once. FOR SALE or TKADK 80-acrel hnmoatpad near Takllma, Ore. Address Geo. L. Allen, Takllma, n-A 66 JUVENILE GARDENS There Is a little girl in Fairbanks, Texas, who raised enough vegetables last season by her own efforts, In a half-acre garden, to put up 1,080 cans of tomatoes, 150 cans ot beans, 60 cans of peas, 78 cans of tomatoes and okra and 50 cans of sweet pota toes, making 1,418 cans altogether. They were of such fine quality, too, that they won pralBe and prizes In a county fair. There is a 14-year-old boy in Be- rea, Ohio, who has won the reputa tion ot being the best potato grower in the state. He raised 47 bushels of "spuds" on one-tenth of an acre ot ground. He made a profit of $78 That would mean 477 bushels an acre, and a profit of $780 an acre. The grown-up gardeners and farm ers certalnly-Jiave to look to their laurels these days. The rUlng gen eration seems to know more about raising food than father and grand father ever did. latest news of what our boys are do- slgning ones and that he is not.jng n tne front nne trenches in ..., nnmmiii tha governor France. There will also be 'shown 111111. i.wi'w..p - o- I v m .,nnn t Tr-! In this film a number of stirring ... . . . scenes wh ch have been taken for don a lot of criminals at cnmun . ( time, as a vnnsimas gin ub iv ,an(j yong phases of American ac- solely upon sentimental reasons, levities abroad. As all of the war Wlthycombe rightly goes on the pictures now being made are con theory that if a person is entitled to trolled by the committee or .public . ,, . ,.,. .! Information, this official film will a pardon he should not have to. 1 l HIO ! . " " await nntll Christmas to receive it. . prevailing where Americans the fighting line. There matinee Saturday at 2:30. WOOD iLaurel, oak. fir and pine and dry pine at $2.75 per tier de livered. R. Tlmmons, phone sas.J. ' 51tf - I were on President Wilson's action in first w(n be a Surrender NOTICE NOTICE IS HEiRBBY GIVEN, that the county court will consider bids for medical attention of the poor of Josephine county, Oregon, for a per iod of one year from January 1, 1919, according to certain terms and conditions, to-wlt: All bids must specify the exact amount per month. The successful bidder to provide all necessary med icines, etc.. and to furnish necessary medical attention not only to those in the County Home, but to those within a radius of one mile from the ltv limits of Grants Pass, for the same price. All bids must be filed on or De- fore ten o'clock a. m. of the 6th day of January, 1919. The Court reserves the right to reject any or all bids or award the contract according to the best Inter ests of the county. Bv order of the County Court of Josephine county, Oregon. E. L. COBURN, County Clerk. Battery Shop Bargains One 101N Ftrl like nw. One 1017 Chevrolet, Iota of xp. One 1014 Ford, repainted and overhnuled. Weed Chains 10 per cent off. Rubber strip for your Wind HIiieliL WIIiLARD I1ATTKHIKS. FIRESTONE TIKKH. COLUMBIA Dry Colls, fresh and full of pep. Dr. Spark THE HATTKIIY MAN WIREGMP T-I'R E ARE OUTWEARING CORDS We Have Them C. L. HOBART CO. The Electric Laundry Aether you io your own washing, hire a hcloer. or tend the work out, you can aave money, time and wear and tear by ineMlling up-to-date home labor savers driven by ELECTRIC MOTORS You will be surprised to see how little it costs to run these motors. Their first cost ia soon offset by the saving in labor. Less than a cent an hour will operate most of the machines for home laundry work. A couple of hours will suffice to finish & good sized wash the electric way. Will you try one of these incbine in your home! Calif ornia - Oregon Power Co. Gwtth. Genul and Waste Years Ago few bills were paid by chock TODAY it k considered NECESSARY in order to facilitate bus. incus, that a check lo iiNcd for nil payments. , Tills bank invites your Chocking Account, large or small, luminous' or porsonnl, KuaranteetnK a banking service which will become indlHHnisnhlo to yon, THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTHERN OREGON BPMEMnEBBl FEDERAL BESEKVeT A i x 4 I f SOCIALISM AND AUTOCRACY Every Cake The EuroDean war has made it