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¿EMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated preew is exclusively |
•ntitled to the use for republication
of all news dispatches credited to it ,
or all otherwise credited in this,
paper and also the local new* pub-
liahed herein.
All rights of republication of spe­
cial dispatches herein are also re­
served
The finding of
commission
I fully »upports
district, and |
makes effective the contract which
the district officer* executed and un
Ider which the ixiwer company refit*
ed to supply current
Khaki Middies
Typewriting ¡mper
Don’t let Mother know
this secret
Vourlor office
ANDREW W. MELLON
fcTRU
KINNE
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES
101 & 105 N. 6th
Grants Pass, Ore
“Please be advised that the com-
flag* will be displayed wherever
possible. In 1914 the president first mission is of the informal opinion
issued a proclamation setting aside that the contention of the Grants
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♦ the second Sunday of May as Moth- Pass Irrigation district is well taken
OREGON WEATHER
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er’s Day. 81 nee then the idea has regarding the inclusion of schedule
Tonight and Sunday, fair, ex- ♦
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"W" in its power contract, and the
,ept probably showers in the ♦ grown and expanded Uli it occupies same should become a part of
the prominent place among the days agreement provided they select
♦ northwest portion. Cooler to-
night east portion. 'Ught to ♦ of the calendar that are marked for definitely decide on either schedules
♦ heavy frost in early morning in
special observance.
The thought ”U” or "V” at the time the contract
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♦ south and east portions.
From the facts as
found birth in 1910 when a Philadel­ is drawn. .
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phia lady was asked to arrange a stated, the commission firmly
I levee the utility was in
I error in
memorial service for mother, With cllnlng to enter Into I a contract
remembering mother
the carrying into effect of this electric power where schedule "W"
New and official pnotograph
A lot of people would be sorely of­ I sacred duty there
came realization was included, when the
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probable
fended if it were intimated that they
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, of the thoughtless neglect so oom- period of demand was known to be the treasury. He ie sixty years old, a
were not dutiful sons and daughters.
Pittsburgh banker and one of the
I mon an annual observance has fol­ less than that specified under year­ Hebest men of Pennsylvania.
They take mother and her presence
ly agreements."
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lowed since. Not that we may think
as a matter of course She can sew
we have fulfilled a duty, but that we
and cook and plan, nurse them in
may come to a realization of what ls|
illness and comfort them in their
due us every day in the year
troubles, and many of us omit even
If you are fortunate in having
a word of gratitude or appreciation.
mother with you, remember that to-1
Then there comes the day of sadness
morrow is her day and that every ’
Mother passes on to her reward for!
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other one of the days of the year,
somewhere note has been taken and
should be her day. Some time you
there is a wonderful balance to the
are going to regret neglect.
When it com« to the oldrat town Should Own My Own Home in New-
credit of the gentle soul that may­
on the American continent Florida Smyrna. Florida " That bungalow
hap has been hastened onward by1
has it all over the rest of the nation. is a beauty and many of the editorial
the pain and the fatigue and the sac­
Pensacola has the ruins of an old people are endeavoring to ue- ure the
fort built by the Spanish soon after fine home.
rifice of bringing you into lire, nur­
the discovery of this continent by
Now Smyrna la on the Indian
turing you and giving you loving at­
'Columbus to show for her claim to river, which is really an inland
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tention.
antiquity. St. Augustine has the terwav extending down the coast
There is no remorse more bitter
the commission following its consid- "official" oldest city, recognized as some miles and separated from
than remorse at having neglected ‘ slon. The opinion is now given hy­ such by historical societies of that ocean by a narrow atrip of land
mother during her life. Yet people ing the investigation by the commis­ city. Then comes New Smyrna with
The Indian river section Is famed
go right on neglecting. Once a year eration of the facts. In its opinion a claim to the really and truly old for its oranges and grape fruit. We
perhaps a letter is written when ■ given the California-Oregon Power place, and there are ruins nearby to had the best of fruit every where but
substantiate their claim also. There none to equal in flavor the Indian
Mother's Day brings our neglect to company, the public service commis­ are also mounds of oyster shells that river product, especially the Indian
sion makes the following comment:
attention. Once a year we wear a
indicate to the Floridian a prehis­ River Klnir and the Pineapple or­
flower to mother’s memory, tor even­
toric race. The town of New Smyr­ anges. There are aa many varieties
na was established in 1767 when of oranges as there are of apples,
heart is filled with love for mother..
the Floridian scorns some varle-
Florida was a British province and
It is there even though demonstra­
the same as u wss'rner scorns
named by Dr. Turnbull In honor of
tion may be lacking.
New and I mx I Good»
Ben Davis apple Now Smyrna
his Greek wife, a native of Smyrna.
SEE ME
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day. All
a wonderful banquet, spread on
Dr. Turnbull brought over a colony
over the land will the day be conse-!
crated to mother. The white carna­
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tion will be worn in her memory and'
RATI RDAY. MAY 7. 1981
May 8th is the day to surprise
fier with this Brunswick
HIGH LIGHTS IN THE TOUR WITH THE
NATIONAL EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION
Your Mother has heard, no doubt,
of the Mothers’ Day Club, but
she has no idea whether you are
one of the members. But a great
many Mothers are wondering
It all centers around a surprise
for Mother and an easy way for
V.'e don’t intend to give the
secret away here. A good
many son* and daugh-
: * now belong to the
ther*’ Day Club and
are preparing to give their
Mothers a big surprise.
from presenting her with a
wonderful Brunswick No.
112 and a special collec­
tion of Record«.
you to give her that surprise.
Mothers' Day Club Is a
Brunswick idea, a happy
conception, and one you’ll
be delighted with, once
you conic in and learn the
detail*.
include* numerous feature*
To take part in the ad­
vantage* of Mother»’ Day
Club, the first *tep is to
come in and ascertain the
detail* — the «rereis we
can’t publish. As the time
1« short, wc suggest an
e*rly visit.
The Music & Photo House
Stanton Rowell, Prop
BUYS FOR CASH
Grants Pass, Oregon
QuMq Goes Clear Through
WHY NOT ? WHAT ?
Get That Bargain!
SPECIAL OFFER
E. W. CHILES
New Today
Now warming up, fishing is good—get a good
economical, comfortable car and get your family out
doors as much as possible the next seven months.
Means better health for the family, longer life and
plenty of fun. See me for details of the bargain.
White and Colored
Organdies, per yard
Mercerized Damask, special
A. N. PARSONS
45c to $1.25
1
208 Noith Sixth Sheet
68c, 75c, 98c and $1.18
Round and Square Mercerized Table Covers, hem­
stitched and scalloped, special
Grants Pass-Medford
STAGE
$1.25 and $1.50
INTERURBAN AUTOCAR CO.
Effect»’’« Oct. 25, 1920
Fine quality, 36-inch Long Cloth,
10-yard bolts, special per bolt
New shipment Percales, Ginghams, Scrim, Nets,
Marquesetts, etc.—all special.
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We connect with steges
Golden Rule Store
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Without Any Question
Announcement!
We arc plcaeed to announce a
20? Reduction
in the price of
Thermoid Croloid Compound Tires
and Tuttcn. But keep this in mind there 1- absolutely
no reduction in quality or workmanship. The beat mater-
ial and workmanship obtainable goes into
Thermoid
Ure* We are behind them 1OO per cent and our person-
al guarantee goes with every tire.
Daily and Sunday
Grants Pass
Waiting Room
Bonbonniere
Phone 160
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YOl Rft Kill MOKE MlliRN I’ER 1M>LLAK
Smith’s Garage
SERVICE WITH A AMIDE
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of 1 oOO Greek*, Italians and
orcans, who under his direction
structed an extensive system
drainage and irrigation canals,
put under cultivation large tracts
for the production of indigo and
sugar.
Misfortune overtook the
colony and in three years 900 of
them died. The colonists w-ho were
virtually held as slaves, revolted
and «-»caped to St. Augustine, where
they found permanent homes. The
canals and many riiitM remain.
The New Smyrna of today is a pro­
gressive city of 2000 people who. In
order to bring their place Into prom
Inence, are building a 17000 bunga­
low on the most prominent paved
residence street. This bungalow,
completely furnished, will be given
absolutely free to the person who
writes the best essay of not more
than 1500 worjs, entiled "Why
long tables set in the center of
paved residence street under a can­
opy of electric lights.
Sea trout
«•ooked in the open and quantities
of choice oranges were the outstand­
ing features, while music by the I
school band, the hospitality of the I
citizens in general, and in particular
the large number of ladies who as­
sisted in preparing and serving the
banquet made a favorable Impres­
sion with the member* of the edi­
torial party, both men and women.
New Smyrna is just the right sized |
town where every body takes an In-1
tense Interest In all public enter­
prises. It will not, however, remain
its present size long, for the resi­
dents are enterprising and seeking
to double the population in a short
time They are working along the
right lines to accomplfch the result
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There is bound to be a decided shortage of
QUALITY CARS
during the summer months.
THEREFORE present purchasing should receive
the immediate consideration of buyers.
W. S. Maxwell & Co.
McIntyre for Implements
of All Kinds
CLETRAC TRACTORS
Pumps and Gas Engines
Planet Jr. and Standard Garden Tools
402 4 South Sixth
Grants Pass, Ore