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GRANTS PASS DAILY COURIER 8ATIKDAY, I KIlltl AltY 1M, lull). GRANTS PASS ii CpitH Published Dall Efccepj Sunday FACT TWO Lathe Work OXYO At'KTrXKNK WKI.IHXM llmterics rtvliwtiiMl, reMire1, Ixiuulit and sold. All Kinds of Mmhlnn Work ALL DO NOT COME BACK A. D. VOORHIES. Pub. and Propr. USE Bstered at poetoffioe, Grants Pass. Ore., m second class mall matter. ADVERTISING RATES TManlav .na nar tnh 16c Local-personal column, per line..I0 VMriAi-a tier Una U c - DAILY COURIER R mail or oarrier. ner rear $8.00 By mall or carrier, per month .50 87 man, per S3. .$2.00 MEMBEROF ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively enthUed,- td the use tor republication of' all news dispatches credited to It or all otherwise credited In this paper and aleo the local news pub lished herein." Al), rights ot republication of spe cial aispaicne nerein are bibu res erred. '' '' or GOLD SEAL BUTTER SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1019. OREGON WEATHER " 4 Rain in west, rain or snow f in east. Moderate winds, most ly southerly. KINNEY & TRUAX GROCERY (j ' QUALITY FIRST. - THEN AND NOW Here Is what .the kaiser said at ' the beginning ot the great war: "We are the chosen people, the alt ot the earth. The spirit ot the Lord has descended upon me be cause I am the emperor of the Ger mans I am His agent. His sword Woe and death to all those who oppose my will. Let the enemy per ish! God 'demafitis their destruction. n. .. I . . 1. " . . uoo, woo uy my mourn, oias you uo. his will. You must turn the lands of Germany's enemies Into deserts. Great questions are settled by iron and blood."' And to this von Moltke added: "Perpetual peace is a dream, and not even a beautiful dream. Deep In the German heart must be the Joy of war." ' The Crown Prince: "The Germans must not let themselves be sunk to sleep by peace lullabies." Then Harden in "The Zukunft" came out with this: "Germany has the right to extend the area of her dominion according to her needs, and the pow er to obtain this right against all contradiction." All that was yesterday. Today the kaiser is shrinking in fear, roy alty is scattered, to the four, winds, and the common German people are battling amongst themselves. All Is chaos and, from the midst of their great cry of despair comes this ar ticle Just printed In one ot the lead ing German daily papers: "The prolongation of the armis , tice has laid upon us further heavy sacrifices and humiliation. The nearer we get to peace the more grievously do our negotiators fee that it means woe to the conquered. "Let us anticipate the bitterness peace will bring to us. The pessi mists were right about the future Marshal Foch's assurance' that he had President Wilson's approval ot - the sharpened conditions has put out the last faint ray of hope which many had harbored. "It may be the feeling that we deceived ourselves concerning Pres ident Wilson may prove erroneous in the end, but none the less this feel ins has given the death blow to in translgeant optimists; nor does the Internal situation rouse hope that wo may escape the worst form of anarchy, If It shall be made to ap pear to the world that Germany is a state of -robbers and murderers, to ward which no - consideration need he shown." and resources that might have been written for the present situation in America: I am no more disposed to squan der than to stint. Economy makes happy homes and sound nations, Instill It deep. It is not the lowest priced goods that are always the cheapest. I cannot enjoin too strongly upon you a due observance ot economy and frugality, Keep an account book and enter therein every farthing of your re ceipts and expenditures. Promote frugality and. industry by example, encourage manufactures, and avoid discrimination. Reasons, too late perhaps, may convince you of the folly of mls spending time. There Is no proverb 'in the whole catalogue of them more true than a penny saved is a penny got. Nothing but harmony, honesty. Industry, and frugality are neces sary to make us a great and happy nation. These statements by George Washington as to wise personal economy might be paraphrased to day In the injunction of the national thrift campaign spend wisely, save Intelligently, avoid waste and In vest safely; buy war savings stamps and thrift stamps. Victor Berger, of Milwaukee, who has just been sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment for violation ot the espionage act, says that "if the pres ent 'system' continues the country will be plunged into such a revolu tion as the world has never seen It would be If Berger and his Reds had their way about it. Some people never learn by what they observe. Hardly had Judge Calkins pronounced sentence upon Reuben DeWitt for robbing the Bos- wells, than others took up DeWltt's line of work and dynamited- the safe at Kerby. The chances of es cape are against them and the fudge win have more work to perform. County judges can rest secure, The house at Salem killed the bill to do away with their offices. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES 4 Wednesday afternoon a meeting of the senior class was held at which time, MrSj. dunnell ' gave- a brlefj synopsis or me senior piay cnosen, and read the cast of characters. As the different characters were des crlbetf and assigned, one might east ly be reminded of ' a Christmas celebration, as the present were re moved from the tree, displayed, and the receiver's name read. Every one was delighted, and the Inquiry prevalent was: "What's your name gonna beT" Rehearsals will begin as soon at the manuscripts are typed and ready. The exact date for the play has not yet been set. The play chosen -will Introduce some new and clever Ideas as to staging and plot, and aside from be ing a little different, has strong and rapid action throughout. Friday morning .the -35-mlnute assembly period was "jazzed" up bit, when the program planned by the senior class was given. The boy's orchestra, of which Harry Edgerton Is leader, played several selections and were enthusiastically applauded. The senior quartet. composed of Pauline Swacker, Ve- Ona Williams, Arnold Meier, and Harry Edgerton, sang, "I Love You Truly," with "Monkey Doodle Dan dy" and a parody on "Old Black Joe" as encores. They were called back a number of times and furnish ed a great deal of amusement. It la planned, if possible, to have one of these programs every Friday morning, each class taking their turn as the entertainers. Friday, February 14, a basket ball game between the junior girls of the high school, and the other classes combined, was held - at the Junior high school, the juniors be Ing the winners. Friday, February 21, a game between the freshmen and the sophmoree was played, the sophmores winning. "'' At the end of the sixth period Tuesday afternoon the high school students were dismissed to go down to the train to see and hear ex-Pres ldent Taft, who spoke tor a limited time on the league of nations. Juarez, Mox Feb. U. Another name has been enrolled ou the Am erican consular resistor lu this "port ot missing men." Cashier T. J. Stafford, ot an El Paso bank, dis appeared early In January and noth ing has been heard from him since. His accounts were tn order at the bank and no reason Is known tor bis disappearance. After searching the mountains and plains near El Paso, the search was continued to Juarez and the country south ot here without suc cess. Stafford's name Is only one ot 60 registered with the American consulate here as having crossed to Mexico and disappeared. Soma were executed by various revolutionary chiefs Including Fran cisco Villa. Others were killed dur ing the fighting In the Mexican towns, still others died fighting with the rebels on the battlefields which dot the north while many disappear after crossing the border without leaving a clew to their whereabouts. , You are not doing your duty If you don't help those suffering peo ple in tbe Near East. CLAIM GERMANS AR Warsaw, Feb. 21. The Germans are reported to not be observing the armistice provisions as to fight ing In Posen and skirmishes have occurred at scattered points. Ger man morale Is reported to be very low. They sold a battery of artil lery to the Polish Catholic priest for 6,000 marks, It la rumored. GENUINE BRAVERY A family of mice lived In the base ment ot a wholesale liquor house, that was patrolled by a sleuth-like Thomas Cat. One night while on pleasure lent, one wayward young scamp of. a mouse discovered a pool of liquor that had leaked out from one of the barrels. First he only smelled and ran away. Soon he came backnd cautiously tasted the grape. Then he ran away again, but not so far. The next time he came, he stayed and had. the time of his life. He even went so far as to lose all caution and fear, and, with the boldness of an untamed item, mount ed, the tallest, barrel, surveyed his world with daring meln and said, "Now, where's that damned cat that was looking for me?" All kinds of Commercial Printing at the Courier Office. GEORGE WASHINGTON The 187th anniversary of. George Washington's birthday is being celebrated today, although his ad' vice against "foreign alliances" are being disregarded. Washington, the successful builder of a nation, gave voice to. rules for personal and na tional, success which are as appli cable In this 191 year of necessary thrift as In his day. Here are some of his words on the use of money Don't Read This This is not intended for an ad, but mere ly to announce that we have, the agency fqr the famous . '. ; "' ! Goodyear Tires They Advertise Themselves Grants. Pass, Hardware Co. GOODBY, WOMEN'S TROUBLES The tortures and discomforts of weak, lame and aching back, swollen feet and limbs, weakness, dizziness, nausea, as a rule have their origin In kidney trouble, not "female cotnnluinU." These general symptoms of kidney and bladder disease tu'e well known so to tbe remedy, " Next time yon foci a twinge of pala fa the lu:'k or are troubled with head ache, indigestion, insomnia, irritation In tlio bladder or nain la tho loins and lower abdomen, you will fed quick end ore relief ia GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. - 'A'bis old and tried rem' edy for kidney trouble and allied dei rangements has Stood the test for linn'' dreds of years. It doea the work, Pains and troubles vsnith ar.d sew lite and health will come as you continue their nso. When completely restored to your usual vigor, continue, taking capsule or two each day, 1 GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Cap sules ere Imported from the laborato ries at Haarlem, Holland. Do not ac cept a substitute, ' In sealed boxes, three sixes, TEACHERS' EXAMINATIONS Notice Is hereby given that the County Superintendent, of Josephine County, will hold a special examina tion of applicants for one year State Certificates at tbe courthouse as fol lows: : ' ' ' Commencing Wednesday, Febru ary 26, 1919, at 9 o'clock a. m and continuing until Friday, February 1 2 8, 1919, at 4 o'clock p. m. , I Wednesday Forenoon TJ. S. History, Writing- (Penman ship). Wednesday Afternoon j Physiology,' Reading'. '" Thursday Forenoon J Arithmetic. , ' ' -' . Thursday Afternoon Grammar,' Geography. ' 1 1 Friday Forenoon ' . Theory and Practice. Orthography (Spelling)," ; j ' -Friday Afternoon f School LawV'Clvll Government j; Very1 truly yours; ALICE M. BACON, ., County Superintendent. Carl Centner a n t 1 t 1 !! We have just installed a. most complete and modern Vulcanizing Plant and are now prepared to take care of all kinds of work on aU si see ot ttape. If yoe live In town rail ( our shoti with, yonr rasing, If not send tlirm In to us for Inaueclioa. After mamlnlim them If we find tho tire Is worth impairing will Ntve you money the work will bo ua romlitionnUy guaranteed to out last the rmmlntlcr 01 the raalng. ' Auto Service Company Phone 3J4-J no.1 South With Street AT THE Ford Garage HAC1XH PENNSYLVANIA GOODRICH WIItFXiRIP FIRESTONE AND cxmim VNITED STATES FEDERAL . 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