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About Coquille herald. (Coquille, Coos County, Or.) 1905-1917 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 2, 1917)
THE COQUILLE HERALD PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY Entered as second-class matter May 8, 1905, at the Coquille, Oregon, under act oi Congrees of Mai st office at 3, 1879. r P. C. LEVAR, LESSEE AND EDITOR ROY M. AVERY, BUSINESS MANAGER Devoted to the material and social upbuilding of the Coquille Valley particularly and of Coos County generally. Subscription, $1.50 per year, in advance. Phone Main 381 It is an interesting study, to watch the course of events and to speculate as to just how much the American people will stand. It seems just now that they are in a fair way to be put to the ultimate test. Prices of every thing that the ordinary citizen has to buy are mounting higher and higher, but if the income of the ordinary citi zen under consideration is increasing no one seems to know anything about it. It is stated that back East in the mu nition factories men and boys are making fabulous wages, but out on this coast the man who earns his living with his hands or brain finds his income no larger, as his expen ses increase. Throughout the country, except in a few Eastern cities, the conditions are the same. There is no pretense that the wage cost o f the things on which the prices are being jumped has increased. Now, as a matter o f fact, the European war is responsible for the rise in the prices of a few commodities. The rest o f it is pure high way robbery. The big manufacturers and dealers see some capital receiving enormous returns and they want some of the pie themselves. They figure that the people can’t tell the difference in a rise in the price of steel or copper which is caused by the war, or a rise in the price of colored bond letter paper which is caused by the cutting off of the supply of German dyes, and a rise in the price of something else with which the war has nothing whatever to do. So they raise the price and rake in the shekels, and we poor suckers have to stand for it. This is one de velopment and illustration of the beauties of the system by which a few private individuals are permitted to con trol the supply of the things that the people must have, and the government— that is, the people as a w h o le - must not interfere for fear of “ hurting business.” It is a beautiful thing, when you get a good look at it. But you would better not look at it too closely. Just pronounce the magic anathema “ Socialism” , when any one tries to get you to think—and maybe your town will get a Carne gie library after awhile. WATCH THE FLOP Regarding the Smith-Powers application for a railroad franchise the Coquille Sentinel said on Dec. 15th that the company offered “ practically nothing for a franchise worth untold thousands” ; that the proposal “ appears to us so objectionable as to be unworthy o f consideration. No matter how large the inducements offered the county cannot afford to entertain it for a moment” ; that “ it would ruin for all time to come the scenic attractions of the high way (thunderous applause and laughter in the galleries), and we want to protest as earnestly as possible against the project” ; that it “ would be about as unjust and inde fensible a proceeding as we can imagine” ; that “ there is not a single redeeming feature about the plan” ; that “ were there any reason to suppose that such a project would be consummated we have no doubt it would be enjoined by the courts.” On Dec. 22nd our esteemed contemporary said: “ The Sentinel sees no occasion to change or modify what it said last week in any way” ; that “ The compensa tion talked about . . . . is pure moonshine;” On Dec. 29th the Sentinel said that “ nothing could give the good roads movement such a black eye” ; again pronounced the compensation “ moonshine” -- and compared Al Powers with a bedbug. The County Court has granted the franchise asked for by Smith-Powers with no change except a reduction in the price to be paid for gravel. Now watch the Sentinel or you may miss seeing a flop funnier than anything you ever saw in a Keystone comedy. Strange, is it not, that those who have so fiercely op posed the granting of the Smith-Powers petition for a franchise along nine miles o f county right of way, the county to be fully protected and liberally paid, have given no consideration to the fact that the asking was more a matter of courtesy to the people of Coos county than any thing else; that the Smith-Powers people can condemn and take a right o f way by the power of eminent domain and all the big and little fishes can’t stop them? That looks now to the Herald like a very material fact to be weighed, and to at least offset all the tender consideration felt for the “ scenery” along Isthmus slough. It should stop all criticism of the County Court, even from those who would not otherwise approve its action, for it is evident that the only wise course has been taken. Coos County SPRAY FROM THE SURF The Herald’s Special Coos County News Service R o r y O ’M o o r e Elast F o rk Item s (H erald’s Special C. C. News Service) Robert Ray, a young man whom the Abernathys raised and who has been living with them al Forest Grove lor twelve years, and is now leaving the drug business with the Swanton Drug Co. ol Marshfield, was visiting William Miller over Christmas. Joe Laird of Myrtle Point, visit ed relatives in Brewster valley la-t week and took home a fout horse load of spuds. Wm. Bettys, of Coquille, spent Christmas in Brewster valley. Joe Harry was visiting relatives in Brewster From December i, 1915, to Dec ember 1, I9t6, 125 hens paid net about $ 60 ; that is they paid net providing you don’ t count the milk and vegetablea aud sunflower seed fed them; aud don’ t count the haul ing of $219 worth of feed from Co quille twenty-one miles, and the hauling of eggs and chickens the same distance or further to Marsh field, and all the work that goes with taking care of hens; if you don’ t count any of these things the profit is net These women who cut the price of winter eggs are go ing to cut something else—a chance to eat fresh eggs, and will have to eat the cold storage kind that have a better smell when frozen. R. A E A S T O N Bridge Briefs (Herald’s Special C. C. News Service) Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Culver spent Christmas with Mrs Culver’s relatives at Myrtle Point Mi es Della and Audrey Bryant are spending the holiday vacation with their parents here A good program was given by the Sunday School Sunday morn ing, then candy was distributed to the pupils. There was a nicely decorated tree. Miss Alta Rookard has been vis iting her aunt, Mrs. Chas Warner at Bancroft, since school closed for the holidays. Cap Miller expects to go to Pow ers this week to work in the log ging camp. Riverton Briefs (Herald’s Special C. C. News Se -vice) Miss Gertrude Simonsen who is attending the Marshfield H i g h School this winter, spent hei vaca tion with the home folks. The Riverton school o p e ned Tuesday following the week’s holi day vacation A watch night meeting was held at the Riverton church. About twenty five or thirty of the citizens spent the evening, visiting, giving an itnpromtu program, consisting of speeches, songs, ladies’ quartets, audience singing, scripture quota tions etc. About eleven o’clock a New Year’s Eve lunch was spread. After alt had enjoyed the lunch a short devotional service was nun- ducted by the principal o f the school, S. C. Sherill, who conducted a concert reading of the 103d psalm. Then followed the ringing out of the old year and the ringing in ot the new. Thelma Richardson, who is at tending High Scliool in Coqitdle, spent Christmas vacation at home. Beaver Hill News (Herald's special c. c. News service) Ed Anderson who spent last sum- ,lier Alaska arrived to sP-nd Chr|s,mas wl,h his ,amil>' a| Bea ver Hl,l‘ Mee* ; nd faffli,y. "f ^ Spe,’ , ClU,S,ma!i W" h r near Bandon. — :=L..^-r^^= B y L . T h e P assim , o f a Failure Walnuts, Soft Shell per b. 17 l-2 c, 22 l-2 c Extra Fancy Budded 30c The old man sadly shuffles out With trembling limbs and broken heart; He leaves behind ail worldly goods To Kive the inf“ nt ye»r hi" start’ He leaves the poverty and woe That met him on his day of birth; But increased by a hundred fold— He ne’er has said "B e peace on Earth." They gave him but a hell to have And hold, upon hia natal day; To use his talents well he strove By raising Mars to higher pay. Not that he did not wish to pause; He vainly, in his dotage, tried To stay the hand o f vicious h a t e - lie failed—and on his deathbed cried: “ Child, if you love your father, heed. Your days are granted not for this; Let brothers meet with open arms. Not deal death-blows with mailed fists.” The infant turns a smiling face All bright with love and innocence: Once beamed the old man’s face like this— Remains no trace of reverence. i White Laundry Soap 6 b a n _____________ 25c Liberty Wheat Flakes, Lar je Pckg. ____ 25c Liberty Rolled Oats, Large Pckg_______ 25c Del Monte Catsup, Large iottle............ ....... 20c Park Brand Pineapple, Large Can_________ 15c Hillsdale Brand Pineapple, No. 2 Cans 2 for 25c Large Jackets Syrup................ ................... $2.40 Shaker Salt___________________ _____ .3 for 25c Peanut Butter per lb____ __________ 15c Motors for Planing Mill F. E. McKenna was at Myrtle Point Friday and delivered two electric mo tors to J. F. Whitaker, to be used in the planing mill which the latter is in stalling in the new building erected for the purpose at that place. Machinery is being brought to the new site, from Mr. W hitaker's Sugarloaf mill, but many additions and improvements will be made. Among these will be the two motors, one o f 10 and one o f 20 horse power, which will be used on the resaw and planer. It is evident that electri city is rapidly supplanting other forms o f power, in the Coquille valley, as elsewhere. Dues Are Lowered --------- The job o f operating the ferry across the river here for the coming year was granted to Logan Kay by the County Court Saturday. A number o f bids were received by the court and several o f them were lower than the straight price asked by Mr. Kay. However, Mr. Kay agreed o operate the ferry, make all repairs, and to assume the re sponsibility for any accidents that might occur for $155 per month and this was the bid accepted by the court. Prefer» Chamberlain’» ‘ In the course of a conversation with Chamberlain Medicine Co.’ s rep resentative today, we had occasion to discuss in a general way the merits of their different preparations. At his suggestion 1 take pleasure in express ing my estimation o f Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. I have a family of six children and have used this remedy in my home for years I consider it the O N L Y cough remedy on the market, as I have tried nearly all kinds. " — Earl C. Koss, Publisher Hamilton County Republican-News, Syracuse, Kan. H is L in e . A charming young member o f a w o man's literary chib, who adds the dis thictlon o f lielng bride to successful authorship, recently met a gushing Mrs. John Simpson and little stranger nt a club reception q £ t h e V a lle y. Mr„. , “ Oh. Mrs. Blank, I am so glad to daughter Doris, ol M atsbfield are | meet you. I enjoy yotir stories so ! visiting at much, and your husband'* too.” Then The Herald is accused o f “ extreme partisanship” in m ,"' w m iiru ron . ' adding as an afterthought. "H e Is lit erary, too. Isn't he?" throwing “ so many boquets” at the Smith-Powers people Dr. Mingus was ca'ling al Beaver “ Thank heaven, no!" replied t h e and “ only brickbats'' at the S. P. All right; we will let it h u i F riday. bride "H e's in rhe coal txistuoss.” — go at that and refuse to plead. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bunch and New York l'resa. M. J. Rice 25c 2 1-2 lb. Bags 50c 5 lb. Bags 85c 10 lb. Bags $2.00 25 lb. Bags Wheat per Sack $2.75 Eggrain per Sack $2.75 Busy Corner Grocery Phone 6yl and 541 Front and C Streets Coquille, Ore. tj — D ¿¿¿¿xssa.' m GOOD AND BAD Ñ R0A0S. O l d Co n d it i o n s In U n i t e d States C o n trasted W i t h N e w Ones. Men who are not yet very old can re member when the United States was a country o f bad roads, says D. S. E. Forman in St. Nicholas. Twenty-five years ago It was only in tbe neighbor hood o f towns and cities that the roads were good. With the coming of the bicycle, however, our roads in about 1800 began slowly to Improve, and with the coming o f the automobile a few years later they began to improve very rapidly. The movement for bet ter roads has gained strength year by year, and todajr the time does not seem to be far distant when the United States will be a country of good roads. But an enormous amount of work will have to be done and a vast sum of money will have ta be spent before our roads will be as good as they ought to be or as good as the roads of most Eu ropean countries actually are. There are in this country nearly 2,500,000 miles o f public roads. Of this total about 250,000 miles consists of im proved, surfaced roads. So for every mile of good roads we have eight or nine miles o f bad ones. In some o f the states the proportion of improved roads is much greater than this. In Massa chusetts more than half and in Indiana nearly half of the public roads are sur faced. Since one mile o f good mac adam road costs anywhere from $3,000 to $ 10,000 it will require billions o f dol lars to put all our roads in good con dition. Yet, costly as good roads are, the people are meeting the expense in a free handed manner and are spend ing each year more than $250,000,000 on roads. This Is about half as much as is spent for public schools, but it is money well spent, for good roads are among the most valuable assets o f a nation. The dues o f the Coos County Busi ness Men’ s Association will be lowered from $1.50 to $1 per month, commenc ing with the first o f the year, accord ing to Secretary Wesley Seaman, who was in town Thursday on business for the association. Mr. Seaman went from here to Myrtle Point and Powers and from there to Bandon. He also stated that the new rating hook for the association would be out and ready for distribution by the first o f February. He was accompanied on his trip here by his sister, Miss Lillian Seaman. MILITARY HIGHWAY. Miss Seaman returned to the Bay Thursday night. F lo r i d a and Geo rgi a Cities U n i t e In • Logan Kay Gets Ferry New Lot On account o f early frosts pickles in bulk are very scarce this winter. W e were for tunate in securing a full line, including Dills, Sour, Sweet Plain and Sweet Mixed. These dills are exceptionally fine— Try them. Good Lyceum Entertainment The Lyndon-Gordon entertainment, the second o f the Lycoum course, was held at the Scenic last evening. The attendance was large, the seating ca pacity o f the house being practically exhausted. The announcement was made that the financial success of the lyceum course was now assured. As an artistic success the entertainment was all that could be asked and the au dience was entertained in a very de lightful manner for one hour and a half. The young ladies are finished elocutionists and every number was pleasing within the limited range to which they confined their efforts. No thing "h ea vy” was undertaken, all be ing o f the light and entertaining order, "n e g ro ” and “ kid” stuff being excep tionally well rendered and forming nearly the entire program. I Mi: ed Candies 12 i-2c, 15c, 20c Jap Oranges per doz. 15c Pop Corn per lb, 7 l-2c Novel Oranges per doz. 30c and 40c baby returned to Beaver Hill Wed nesday after spending the Chiist- mas holidays at Sumner with rela tives Harry Kasmeyer was visiting F \V. Baiker ha“ moved his lam with friends in Marshfield Christ ily to town Irotn their laim on the Millie Point toad. and they are mas. The residents of the section on the other side of the Mrs. Rosa Prens, is „pending the now settled in the Lee Goodman house near 1 lie T budge. river who are more or less cut off by the river, to the in M.»bfieid wi.h friends bridging of which this city gives interest only by fits and Tom Har,u„„ „„d family M, starts, are considerably interested in the proposed railroad Bcaver HiU last *«k They «in to which the county has just granted a franchise, for it is make ,heir ln,u,e h, me in Mauh. presumed that the road will give an outlet to that portion fiel<l * Prices the t Can’ t be Matched * Dr y b h ip la p , Finish, Flooring and Rustic WISCONSIN S'LOS Severa1 i^ots of Lumber at F pecial Prices U . E. JOHNSON Herald Want Ads Get There MONEY-SAVING MAGAZINE OFFERS You Save Road Preparedness Plan. As a part of the preparedness plan of the national administration there is a movement on foot In Florida and Georgia cities for the establishment of a military highway between Atlanta. 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