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About Grants Pass daily courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1919-1931 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 26, 1921)
WIIDNKMIIAY, JANI IHY ’J«. HUM. GRANT* |*.%NM l'.ULÏ COURIER TAGS TWO —— VKW TOI»AT SRANTS PASS DAILY CQURIiR Published Dally Except Sunday A. E. Voorhlea. Pub and Propr. Iterad at postottics, Grants Pass. Ore., as second class mall matter. ADVERTISING RATES Utopia? spars, per Inch...... ......... -,35c Loeal-peraonil column, per Hne -..10e| Readers, per line........................— 5c Snow FlaKes and Perfection Crackers Fancy Cookies in bulk and packages DAILY COURIER By mall or ear si er, per year...... 84 00 By mall nr carrier, per month.. .10 By mall, per year-------------------- 32.00 listed at 25 cent»: forty pounds of pork was purchased for 10 cents a pound; wheat could be bought for 50 cents a bushel, while the present price is near 82. Board could be had tor about 88 per month. Clothing price» as shown by the accounts were but a small part of the amounts charged at the present time for wearing apparel, A pair of shoes was bought for 82; a i shirt could be had for 60 cents; “panta loons” brought around 84 per pair, although In some instance» they are priced as low m 82.40. No cases were recorded where articles cost over the present prices, the whole account showing that a man could buy more at the earlier date wth hla day’s wages than he could at present.—U. of O. New» Bulletin. MULE BALKED AT EXECUTION Obstinate to the Last, Animal Com pelled Buffalo Bdl to Completely Empty His Revolver. life. He made me walk all night and 1 decided that he wouldn’t ever do that to another fellow So I executed hint, and I II be d—d If it dtdu t take six shots to make him stop kicking!'*’ Modern Trsasura Islands. ONE LOT LADIES UNDERWEAR, MEDIUM WEIGHT 98c ONE LOT LADIES UNDERWEAR, HEAVY FLEECED $1.50 ALL MUNSINGWEAR REDUCED Golden Rule ¿Store You »nie money lure. Wr are mH siti meting to malto profita on good« purchased five month« agi»——<*nr no pro fit prices mho you money. BIDS ARE REQUESTED for SO fir piling 50 feet long; 30 fir piling 34 feet long; 2000 cottar fence posts Call C. & O. C. R R. Lund- burg building for spaclficatloa». 8Slf FOR SALE OR TRADE New Way gas «>nglne equipped with Bosch I magneto. 32-inch saw. 2 belts nnd 1 extras. 8125. l-arge pipe wrench. 83; «anltary couch. 87. Wanted —Hny rake. U-bar harrow, mow-1 Ing machine. s««eder. hillside plow. Address lasilwlg. Rd. 3. Box 74. 84 Situated tn the 1‘aciflc ocean, nearly midway between America and Asia, is Nauru, a barren bit of rock ouly twelve tulles in circumference. Thirty or forty years ago almost anybody FOR SALE—10 acres. Just outside could have had R for the asking. To city limits, very rich sublrrigated day It ia worth untold millions, owing land, highly fertilised: three acre» to the belated discovery that the whole heavily-bearing orchard; remain-1 Island Is neither more nor less than a mass of phosphate rock, soil fertiliser " der tn alfalfa: crossed by two Ir- ¡ rtgntlon ditches Modern bunga-1 well known to agriculturists. In Con ception bay, Newfoundland. Is Bel) low. electric lights; dairy barn;i island, sold by It* original owner double-construction storehouse; many years ago for 3100. It Changed woodshed, chicken and hog houses, hands again for 32.tm0.000. This enor etc. R. K. Ross. Rd. 3. 04 mous rise In value was due to the dis covery that the island Is composed al FOR SALE—Haviland china, cut most entirely of Iron ore. For years Klaas. New Home sewing machine. previously shipmasters llfid been tn No. 7 Simplex separator, both good the habit of taking the heavy, easily as new, crockery, etc. R K R om , handled rock tor ballast, dumping it Rd. i. 8® overboard with the utmost unconcern when they loaded up with cargo. Then UNUSUAL BARGAINS—Republic 1 one day a captain more curious than ton truck, just overhauled, tires the others had the strange-looking nearly new. |600. Dodge touring. wan “rock” assayed and bls fortune 1917 model. 8500. W S. Max made. well & Co. 83tf Not df the Usual Sort, WANTED—Good anvil anil vise, j A woman who hud lived in a cer- state best cash price and particu tain country town to an age at which lars. Phone Wildervtlle, J. H | her frienda had acarcoly assumed thut Robinson. Rd. 4, Grants Pass. Ore-1 she was likely to forsake her spinster gon. 85 hood. suddenly surprised them by an nouncing her engagement to a local FOR S.YI-E -7-rootn house, all mo bachelor who was considered rather dern. lot 50x150. In beat location eccentric. A friend of her» took It In city, price 83500. on easy terms. upon herself to express some little 5-room house, modern, close In. surprise at the engagement, and when lot 85x115. price 82000. good the fiancee replied: “But what la It In terms. 1 acre and small house in him you don’t like?" answered: “Oh, I don’t dislike him at all; it's only city, price 8800. 20 acres. 15 that everybody thinks him—well, not acres In alfalfa, all fenced, small exactly eccentric, but, at any rate, house and barn, good paid-up wa rather singular in many of bia ways." ter right, open to good outside •That may be,” replied the prospec range, price 83000. or will trade tive bride, "but then, as he Is so very for city property. Inquire Roy nnltke other men. he Is surely more Higgins. Ill South Sixth rftreet likely to make a good husband."— 89 Phone 69. Windsor Magazine, London. E. L. GALBRAITH—Real Estate. In Piccadilly's Origin. surance. and plate glass liability "Tipperary," the marching song 009 >4 G street, phone 2* 40tf which had such a vogue In 1914. re fers to Piccadilly. I-ondon, England. FOR SAI j E—Two register»«! Jersey One story Is that the place was named cows, perfect in every respect and after the Plccadllla hall, where a cer high producers both fresh with tain kind of lace much In vogue dur heifer calves. W. M Barber. 153 ing the reign of Queen Elizabeth was Granite St., Ashland. Ore. »0 made. The lace wa« called plccadllly tiecause of Its spear points, a diminu WANTED—To purchase commo tive of pica, a pike or spear. Plcca dious house with about 100x100 dllly was once famous for Its gambling ft lot. located preferably 4th to bouses. In one of these, run by W a- 7th. B to F streets. Replies strict tier, the prince regent’s cook. Beau ly confidential. Give full line of Brummel won 875,000 In ten minute« Information, condition of proper and Insisted upon giving one-half to ty. number of rooms, basement if Sheridan. any and price to purchaser Ad dress No. 152 care Courier. 8« CHICAGO ART MYSTERY WANTED—Furnished housekeeping rooms, apartment or cottage, by man and wife. Phone 116. 90 trash FOR SAUF -iras range wlth Both borner. Ford automobile. In good condition. Phone 342-J 89 before 9 a. m. It was while serving as a scout un der General Sheridan in bls campaign against the Indians in western Kansas that Buffalo Bill, carrying dispatches, had to ride a government mule owing to the scarcity of horses. The mule broke away, and Cody had to walk 35 miles during the night with the animal just in front of him, but always out of reach I "Will, when he got really and truly angry," says h.'s widow, “didn't have the sweetest temper in the world. And by the time the sun rose he was Just about ten degrees higher than fever heat in his attitude toward the mule. Suddenly, the solid«» in Fort Lamed beard the sound of a shot about half a mile away. Then another and another and another. When they reached the place where the dhootlng had occurred THE SOI TWERN OREGON they found Will standing over a dead mule, cussing energetically. STATION “ "Boys," he said, "there's the tough The endorsement of the work of est. meanest mule I ever saw In my Ladies’ Underwear IS YOUR CRANK SHAFT oblong? Wc can make it true. Ament's Auto Repair and Machine Shop. 8? WANTED Your car to overhaul» Anient's All work guarente»«!. Auto Repair an«i Machine Shop. 87 1 • li!«i«:> ,in art spirit mystery that ««titer« about Mrs. Emtnn Mabel Field. For ten year« she has been drawing strange pictures of Egypt jin figures, symbols anti »«-ene«. She «farted the work when «he wns thirty, and with no prepnrntbn. Ignorant of both art nnd mythoi «gv. with no <-<>n- <-«ptlon of drii'tgh’sntnnshln or Egypt ian decoration. Mrs. Field -nys «1 « be gan suddenly in 1910 to turn < nt n ser|ys of fascinating pi< ture*. Tli<->- develop Into rviuarl able drav ltn-s ,f Egyptian aymlwpllsm. Mrs. l-'i*r«i « to be Investigated by’ the P«y--h<> ogists of the University of t h’«-: go Admiral Farragut served in the United States navy for sixty years. y — ■ ■■ — Without Exception 191« MAXWEI-ta repainted, over hauled nn«l in good condition. 8550. Williams Garage « Cycler? I 8T WEEKLY COURIER H EMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it I or all otherwise credited tn thia paper and also the local news pub- the Southern Oregon experiment sta llshed herein. All rights of republication of spe- tion at Talent by the local Chamber elal dispatches herein are also re- of Commerce Is timely and proper served The efforts of the stations where ex WEDNE8DAY, JAM ARY’ 2«, 1B21. periments with cro;« and with cul- I tural methods are carried through to OREGON WEATHER completion yield rich returns for the money which the?' <x»st. Two of the ♦ Tonight and Thursday rain many branches of work carried on ♦ In west, rain or snow ML<f por- under direction of Dr Reimer at ♦ tion. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Talent are worth millions to agrl- culture. The Increased yields of al AN EARLY DAY EXPENSE falfa through the determination of ACCOUNT the fact that one fertilizing element Life in early Oregon, while it may was necessary, while others that not have been as pleasant as the liv were being applied were not neces ing conditions of the present genera sary has already added to the income tion. with its motor cars. el««ctrlclty and the profit of the farm, while the and other things now thought to be experiments with blight-resistant essential to living, had some very- pear stock is going to remove the distinct advantages In a recent pub one obstacle that stood in the wa>- of lication of Oregon Historical Society, complete success in southern Oregon some very Interesting figures are in pear culture. given as to the cost of living In this If there ta any recommendation, •tate in about the year 1837. The that could be made for the extending records were those of Ewing Young, of the work of the experiment sta who was sent to California to bring back some cattle for the early set tions, it would be that a fund be made available for the conducting of tlers here, and were compiled by more experiments throughout south Dean F. G. Young, of the school of ern Oregon through cooperation with sociology of the University of Ore individual farmer». The average gon. farmer is not In a position to go very An accurate account of every ex far tn experimentation, for the al- penditure was kept and submitted to the read? established methods are the Willamette Cattle company, sure ones that he must follow to be which was organized to bring the cat tle to this state. The figures given of profit. Experiment does not al •how that while living expenses were ways show profit, though If one in a f ■mall, wares were no larger In pro thousand return» Buch results as the portion Modern conveniences, experiment with sulphur as a ferti such as moving pictures and other lizer. it is worth the price. But the luxuries, had not found their way suggestion of cooperation with lndl- into the habits of the people and|vidual farmers is that the various soil types and condition» to be found money went mneh further. Wages were never over a dollar a here may be given full trial under Bay. according to the figures riven the tests planned. Southern Oregon !n the Young accounts. This is In has a great variety of »oils, and tests marked contrast to the 84 50 a day at the parent station at Talent may which 1» now paid for the most un show one result that may not be en skilled kinds of labor. Costa were tirely borne out by results obtained not out of proportion to wages, how under other conditions. We should ever. and a saddle is listed at 82.25. work toward the day when every A rood saddle these days will bring community will have ita trial farm around 850. Further on, a rope is where experiments will be checked i INSIDIANl'JO—Fire, automobile, life, accident aud health T. M. Stott. Sita North Sixth 61 silt ILI. IB SA.HA to gMI.IMi <1.1« to YBe ga.BA. »."Ml» Men's Pants, wool, heavy Fine dress pants................ Work Shirts ......................... Ridina pants ........ ......... Work pants Overalls ............................... Bt.tNL «’•!■ «'"I B’-' WI BI.OO, 4H.iW nn«l gl."JB SAMPLE STORE taviiliiig th« way to lusvcr |>rl<<*« Seed Grains BLUESTEM AND MARQUIS WHEAT BEARDLESS AND OTHER SPRING BARLEY WHITE SPRING OATS AND RYE 60 Pound Sack Rolled Oats, $1.70 JOSEPHINE COUNTY FLOUR MILLS Phone 123 Cor. 3rd and G Sts. AUTO TOPS Replace tile shabby top with a light, easy-to-handlc weather proof one now. Htuart looking, serviceable to|M»— iwfect fitting anti improving the cnr*s look»—a wide choice tn ma terials am! «-oiors. OCR PRICEB LOWIMT ■ G. B. BERRY RULED* KING IN SUCCESSION Three Slaters of Noble Family Who Became the Favorltee of Great French Monarch. King Louis XIV of Frame fell In love with three sisters, one after the other, the daughters of the marquis of Nesle. The first was not s beauty, hut she was n clever wotnnn and n gooil dresser. H<>r reign ended after three years, when tier younger sister appeared. The king's devotion to the first sister was n secret until Louis, after Indulging too heavily In chain pagne. paid a call upon his wife, who v.ns so disgusted by Ills condition that she ordered him to lesve lier pres ence He wns bitterly angered, and a few days later he publicly acknowl edged Ida devotion to Stine, de .Mailly. Her younger sister, Pnullne. came to the palace with the Arm Intent of winning the king from her sister, She did. hut died suddenly shortly after her success, Then the third sister, Marie Anne, the young widow of the mnrquls of Tournelle the most able, the most unscrupulous nnd the most lien tit I ful of the family. up|>enr«d. Mme. de In Tournelle, In love with n young nobleman, refused to listen to the king. Louis sent his rlvnl to «nr. but the young man came hark wounded, and n hero. A young woninn of great beauty was Instructed to S isi the king's rlvnl, which «lie did so effectively that bls passionate let ters to her were sent to the king, who promptly «lioued them to Mme. de In Tournelle. This crafty plot was successful, and the ambition« favorite, lifter In sisilng that her sister should he «ent away, wns given an ofllclnl place nt court nnd the title of the duchess of ("hnteiiuroux. WANTBD—»‘lean cotton rloths suit able for wiping machinery. Courier office. *•*> BIG RANCHES ONLY MEMORY WANTED—1000 gallon galvanized Progress of Civilisation Has Done water tank and small engine. Will Away With the Picturesque Life Ad- ;>ay cash if price Is right, of the Old Weet. 86 dress Box 4, Merlin, Ore. The big horse ranches have virtiuil- ONE OF THE BEST bungalows In ly gone out of existence with the the city for only 83500. On very passing of the Long X in Montnni. easy terms. Heath Hr Herman. 86 ways the Christian Science Monitor. ALMOST THREE ACRES right on The big cuttle ranch long since suc the river, three room bungalow,; cumbed to the onward march of the small barn, all for 81650. Vary i sheep lunger nnd the w ired fence, and It was felt to be only n matter of easy terms. Heath & Herman. 86 ' time before the horse ranch would WANTED Small pigs, five or six follow suit. hi tills connection It la Interesting Inquire of Geo. Feldmaler. Phone 204-J. 8« to recall the circumstance that thoiigfli the horse was unknown on FOR SALE—Latest model Remlng-! the American continent when Hie Span ton typewriter, used only two lards arrived, prehistoric evidences<i: months. Phone 379-J. 85tf I the nnliiinl have been discovered in both North mid South America. The TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN On Indians, who had domesticated the October 25. 19 20. Waldo Ward left llntnn, the alpnea, nnd the dog. knew a bed roll In my place of business. nothing of the horse, and were nston If the same Is not called for with isheil by the sight of the strange mid in 10 days it will be sold for unfHinillnr nnlmnls which the neweom. 85 ere rode. Yet, with fhelr Introduc charges. T. C. Booth. tion l>y the white races, horses which escaped.soon ran wild nnd flourished on the «nine ranges where their fin- Sugar Gives Off Sparks. dent cousins had apparently lived, A queer phenomenon has recently showing how well the country Was come to the notice of Washington set- suited to their needs. There are n enfiata, Disks of loaf sugar mounted few ranches today in the West where on a rapidly rotating lathe while a the rug In the principal room may be hammer heat lightly against them the hide of a wild horse, found in give off a continuous «ere seen to Nevada or In Arizona canyons. light that has not been satisfactorily rw k... ’-V4F A- W~ explained. The Stat'mellts of Graafs l"se* Resi dent* Are Hurrly More Reliable Titan Th<»*f< of I tUT Htrnugrra Home teslltnony Is real proof, Public statement» of Granta Paas people carry real weight. What a friend or neighbor says comiH-ls respect. The word of one whose home 1s far away Invites your doubts. Here’s a Granta Pass man’s state ment. And It's for Grants Paas people's benefit. Such evidence Is convincing. That's the kind of proof that backs Doan's Kidney Pills. Ask your neighbor. J. B. Scarbro, retired minister. 820 A Sc., says: ”1 have used Doan’s Kidney 1*111» with good results and I am glad to recommend them My kidneys wore out of order and I felt dull and lame, especially mornings. Mv kidneys acted Irregularly. Doan's Kidney PIJls from Domaray's I>rug Store soon corrected the trouble and put my Jtldney» In good order.” 60c, st nil deulors. Foster-Milburn Co.. Mfrs . Buffalo, N. Y. Here’s Help ANY bed-ridden «offers™ from backache suit rheusnstie psiat owe their condition to the fact lhatthey neg lected the first warning ol kidney trouble. Prompt action at the first sign of dis ordered kidneys will prevent much suf fering. Keep the blood slresm pure by keeping the kidneys healthy and the poisonous wsata mstter thst causes pain and misery will be eliminated from the system. M WN^yEl’lS hsve brought relief to thotiasnds of suf fering men and women who were sl- glrtr.l with backach«, rhaumatlr palna. atid or swollen joints, sore muse lei rlixtmesa, p«itSness «nd er eyes, floating inert a, nlliointien«, bladder wnabncBi. I obb <4 appetite or other symptoms of kidney trouble. Mrs. S m C. Smalt Clevtftn, M writes; In J ” ••»»» I m rplten ’ ud v »h r» “H lnefS snrt bisddjpr I . -d it -fti rwn »nontnSe but kepi get’ing worse, i hen I u»»< •<» wa J SemO» thirg had it» he dofee. We noticed nn sdvrrti'ig« iPtne io tne ClnyMM News •«>» Pole* -'loy Pills an-] wr sent £nr some. They have dtw « ma mttff good than «11 the medicine I have taken. I am better than 1 have been tu: yeui< Hill HALE— Standard I n«h-rw<SHl Typewriter. I large range suitable for mill camp. I Alt* of goo« I tool«. Nico lin«' of tin ware Just nrrived. IOO feet of inch rope, nearly new. One 2nd band <-<a»k stove. Phone 71. Two Meanings In Dream. To dream of a Hood where houses and people are carried away foretells great disaster, loss In buslneas and mental wenkness, unless yon swim out of the flood, when It signifies power and wenlth. t
