THR CENTRAL POINT STAI
FRIPAT. FEBRUARY at 1830.
County Health Department FORdfiK SE .¿.IONS
RESEAT MITT
C T IV IT IE S
NEW S
EXPANDS AT 0. CF Ct By A Dr.
STUDIED AT 0. OF 0.
B. C. Wilson
Health Officer
Many Industries Aided by Ex
perts Although Funds Are
Still Limited.
In cooperation with this paper supervision of the Oregon State
we are proud to announce that we Board of Health,
shall have the opportunity of pres- , T he County Board of Health is the
anting details of our work to the ! County Court.
The staff of the
publick through the m.utium of this County Health Beparteiiient consis-
departement which shall appear in is of Dr. Benton (.. WVilson, county
this papet
paper each week.
We hope health officer, l.vda 1- King,
that every reader of this paper will Augusta Clover and Edith I.. I.uh-
look for anil read these articles as scher, county nurse, and Josephine
by so doing the health departement Koppes, secretary.
and the people of Jackson County Dr. Wilson bus done a great deal
will be able to work with better co- of post graduat work in public
the past a great deal of the diffieul health und traveled extensively to
ity in public health work in Jackson i observe public health activities und
County has been do to the fact that! results in the east.
All three of
the tnx payers did not understand our nurses are graduates from
the work of or the reasons behind tirade A schools of nursing and es
the activities of the health departe pecially trained in public health ac
ment.
W'e hope that this column tivities by reason of intensive post
graduate work. Miss Koppes has
will clarify the situtation.
The first announcement we are to been connected with the depart
make is that the name of our dep ment.
We are greatly indebted to the
artement has ben changed from the
Jackson County Health Unit to the Jackson County Health Association
Jackson Health Departement and is which as a lay organization has giv
now a distinct departement of the en us its undivided support and
This
association has
County. Heretofore, we heve rec backing.
greatly
aided
the
Health Depart
eived money from various sources
for the conduct of our health act ment financially, inoralb’ and ac
ivities but beginning January 1, tively by reason of a great deal of
1930, the county appropriated the volunteer work in carrying on our
entire surq for the maintenance of various activities .and making the
this work. Therefore, this Depart county Health Department possible.
Next week we shall present the
ment is working directly under
authority of the county court and program of the County Health De
endowed with the powers of that i partment which will outline our
body, but under the public health . goal for 1930.
University of Oregon. Eugene.— Re
search activities of the University of
Oregon have expanded during the past
year until they now cover important
phases of foreign trade, education,
various fields of science, social
science, business and many other im
portant lines, it is announced in the
annual report Just prepared by Presi
dent Arnold Bennett Hall for the state
board of higher education. An exten-
tlve program is already under way for
this year, and while funds for this pur
poee are limited, faculty men are co
operating in every way so that the-
work may be carried on.
A crime survey of the state, which
Is expected to result in a great deal
of valuable material, la already under
way under the direction of the school
of applied social science. This is be
ing carried on through the assistance
of graduate students who are doing
much of the work as part of their
studies toward advance degrees. The
program of educational survey of
school problems and many highly
specialized studies in business and in
dustry are progreesing.
Studies Completed.
Important studies completed during
the year Included a financial study on
borrowing rates of municipalities of
Oregon which revealed the fact that
Oregon municipal bonds offer a fertile
field for Investment of outside capi
tal; a study on “financial and operat
ing standards for Oregon retail con
cerns,” which gives retailers and
others a standard measuring stick for
proper performance; a survey on hard
wood industries which is expected to
B-v D r . L . D . L e G e u r, V .S ., St. Louis, M o .
prove a real stimulus to wood manu
D r . L e G e a r is a gradu ate o f th e O n ta rio
facturing of the Northwest; a survey
V e t e r i n a r y C o lle g e , 1 8 9 2 . T h l r t y - e i x
of the butter and cheese market for
years o f v e te rin a ry p ra c tic e o n diseases
Oregon; and several important school
o f liv e stock a n d p o u ltry . E m in e n t a u
surveys.
th o rity o n p o u ltry a n d stock raising.
Research projects now in progress
N a t i o n a l l y k n o w n p o u lt r y b r e e d e r .
or in prospect include an intensive
N o te d a u th o r a n d le c tu re r.
study on the industrial development of
Oregon, which w ill he an attempt to
measure, compare and Interpret the
changes that have and are taking
vestment for equipment will serve
place with a view to determining TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY—
just as well as the most expensive
those industries best suited to condi
NOT “HOW EXPENSIVE?”
factory made article. Moreover,
tions here; a study of exports through
Pacific coast ports to Pacific basin
BUT “HOW EFFICIENT with but little more effort, if any, it
countries; a plumbing cost survey; a
can be kept clean and sanitary. An
study on Oregon's export bale surplus;
example, I have some nests made
Poultry
Raisers’
Equipment
Need
a study of the reorganization of Lane
from ordinary soap boxes that have
Not
Be
Costly
to
Get
Results»;
County public schools; and many
Homemade Devices Serve Admir given satisfactory service more than
others in various fields.
ten years continuously.
Cooperation is Aid.
ably.
A t the last session of the legislature
Troughs, which are undoubtedly
a fund was granted the university for
the
most generally used of all feed
A man fed from solid gold table
extension attd research, and of this
ing appliances, are also easily made
service
will
be
no
better
nourished
$15,000 a year for two years is avail
by the home workman. A number
able for research activities. Coopera than if his food were taken from
of excellent factory-made troughs
tion of faculty and staff members is dishes of the heaviest and cheapest
enabling the Institution to use this earthernware, neither will he rest are also available if wanted. The
to the fullest advantage, although a any better in a bed made of mahog familiar V bottom trough made en
great deal could be accomplished with any than he would in a bed made of tirely of wood is, I believe, the most
an Increase, it is pointed o u t Duo
pine. By the same token, poultry commonly used for feeding wet
to the fact that since 1920 the Income
mashes as well as the easiest to
of the university has increased but get along no better if raised with build. It is very good, too, because
13 percent and the student load 94 the aid of expensive devices rather
feed cannot lodge in the corners.
percent, not only research but build than something far cheaper. As a
Whatever material or style of con
ing programs have had to be curtail matter of fact, homemade devices
ed, and at present the university is serve just as well in many cases as struction is used, a grating of some
sort should protect the food so the
devoting less than one percent of its anything one can buy.
fowls can reach it easily, but can
income to research, while at other
Of course, there is ample justi not roost over it or get their feet
universities the average is five per
fication for buying factory made in it. All feeding troughs and wat
cent
Excellent cooperation from indus equipment made of such materials er vessels should be up off the
trial and business leaders has been as galvanized iron or earthenware. ground or floor, on platforms or
shown the university in its research As a rule, it is more sanitary and
racks, so the chickens cannot
program and a great deal of valuable also more durable. It is often es
scratch
litter and dirt into them.
work is expected to be forthcoming sential, however, to keep the in-
The reel hopper is best for dry
in the Immediate future.
How to Raise Poultry
mash feed. This can be made by
making an open box 12 inches wide,
7 inches high at each side, and any
length required up to 12 or 14 feet.
Have the ends of this box project
up 7 or 8 inches and hang a reel in
the center of these end pieces four
inches square, which will prevent
the chickens from roosting on it
and will keep them front getting into
the box or hopper with their feet
and still permit them to eat the
mash feed. On the top of each side
have a lip project into the box at
least % of an inch. This will keep
the chickens from wasting the feed.
It should be upon a platform where
the hens can jump up ond eat from
each side.
WE DESIRE TO GET ALL THE NEWS OF THE CITY.
In nddition to the various kinds
of troughs and hoppers which can
AND WE WILL APPRECIATE HAVING
be of homemade construction, there
are several very practical styles of
ANYONE PHONE US ABOUT ANY EVENT
homemade
drinking
equipment
OF INTEREST
which are more or less satisfactory.
Drinking vessels should be made of
JUST PHONE MRS. AL HERMANSON AND WE HILL APPRECIATE ,j(1 galvanized iron, glass or crock-
ery. A wooden vessel or trough is
THE FAVOR
not easily cleaned or sterilized there
fore should not be used for either
water or milk. An ordinary pan,
bucket, pail or can can be used for
drinking vessel or excellent sanitary
drinking fountains can be brought
from any dealer in poultry supplies.
If homemade equipment is used, be
sure to protect it in some way so
the fowls cannot get in the water
with their feet or turn it over.
For watering poultry, the best
plan is to build a platform 24 inch
es square anti have it up 20 or 24
1 inches from the floor. Make a
I round hole in the center of this plat
form just large enough to let taper-
University of Or; «on, ITugene Gro
ton icoiile are coming more und more
to recognise the fact that the future
prosperity of the i ate depend» to n
very great extent on (lie duvelopiuvnt
of friendly relations with tho Orient,
und t l.i University of Oregon la em
barking cn u program of International
ism in line w,:h thia, It Is stated by
Dr. Arnold H a ll, p ro vid ent, in tils uii
i,unt report to the board of higher
education.
“The progress o f clvllliatton ta no
longer confined to a state or uution
alone,” the report states. “Tho peo
pie of every country ure Inevitably
and Increasingly linked up with the
rest of tho world. Their weliare de
pends largely upon world markets and
world prices, Imports and exports and
tn a general wry. upon tho large prob
terns of international politics und
world peace."
New courses have been added to the
curriculum, with special attention to
the Pacific Ocean. Its growing de
vclopment. trade resources and poli
tical problems. The number of hours
of Instruction tn this field has In
creased from 10 In 1927 to 21 each
week In 19.70.
The Murray Warner essay contest,
from which approximately $800 year
ly Is awarded In prizes. Is also gait)
Ing Increased attention on the campus
Funds for this are donnted by Mr»
Murray Warner, doner and director
of the Oregon Museum of Fine Arts.
The International bouse, which was
organized on the campus this year
with students from Germany, China.
Japan. Korea. Denmark. Russia and
the Philippines, Is meeting with great
success, according to the report. Stu
dents live in perfect harmony and are
doing a great deal to promote inter
national understandings.
ed galvanized pail or bucket half
way down in the hole, and the
chickens can jump up on all sides
of this platform and drink. A plat
form can be made 2 feet wide and
6 feet long, if desired to accommo
date three pails. Plenty of pure,
fresh drinking water should be
available at all times, convenient for
the hens to find.
Space is lacking to describe even
briefly the various other accessories
which may be desirable in the poul
try yard. All of them may, as u rule,
be mode at home of simple material
and at very little cost if so desired.
Not only docs the maker of such
equipment effect a worth-while sav
ing, hut I know from |>crs<>nul ex
perience that lie gets a whole lot of
genuine, personal enjoyment out of
making his own equipment. He has
the additional satisfaction of know
ing his percentage of profits will be
greater because his investment has
been kept as low as possible.
Lod Socootion M o v t m t n t
Mlaxlsslppl was the flrst of the
Southern states to pass the ordinance
of secession, taking that action Janu
ary », 1861.
CLIP OLT COPIER OF NRW
Cí: osen Leader
MEAHVRKS THAT ARK PRINTED
Thia week we ure publishing the
text of the power hill which must
he voted on next fall. Lust week
we printed the text of the measure
creating the ollV'e of Lieutenant
governor. We will print each of
these measures as we can get hold
of them so that our readers may be
thoroughly posted upon the mess
urea upon which they must vote at
the Autumn election. A» 1» indi
cate! In the article we reprint this
week from the Oregon City Enter
prise there will he fifteen measure«
in all. Clip them for future refer
ence.
Dr. Philip A. Parsons, d«an of the
school of soelsl work of the Univer
sity of Oregon, has boon appoint«!
national director of training for tho
American Red Croat.
The Lane county chapter of the
Red Cros-. has Just been designated
as a model training center for ths an
ti,« natloral organization, and will
act as a training school for workers
for the North Pacific section of the
United States. Or. Parsons will have
charge of the training of workers her*,
and will then ba In charge of other
centers which are expected to be es
tablished In other parts of ths coun
try.
M otalo Long U to d
Oold probubly was the first metal
axed by man, and the arbitrary value
«»signed to It for lta supposed magical
qualities Initiated u world-wide search
for tt and made It a potent factor In
shupltig the history of civilisation.
Copper and tin. also found In their
relutlve state, may have been used by
prehistoric men.
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I)B. I. II. GOVE
IMPORTANCE
OF PROMPT
DENTAL SERVICE
In case of any defects in
teeth or gums is now fully re
alized by ull intelligent people.
The sooner the errors are cor
rected the greater the assur
ance against the many ills at
tributed lo diseased teeth and
gums. Badly decayed teeth
old snags should be removed
ond a plate substituted. If
you have your plate made
here you will never regret it.
Dr. I. H. Gov*
Tablets
THE BEST DENTISTRY
Relieve» « Hcadachc or N euralgia in
30 minuten, checkx a Cold the flrst
day. and checkx M alaria in three
days.
D O N E P A IN L E S S L Y
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Phone 872-J
666 also in Liquid
We Have For Sale
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GOOD
EYESIGHT
Poor O ld N orth Polo
Let us all be frankly sorry for the
North pole. The pole Is no longer whst
tt used to be.
The pole not long
ago was a d res in by night and «
vision by day, and now look at It. An
airplane may start out, whizz along
a way, turn and loop about the pole,
wave It goodhy and leave it by Its
lonesome.— Philadelphia Public Ledger
The night that Edison .turned on the cur
rent in the first central light and power station
in the world he .took a reporter for the New
York Sun up) to the second floor of his little
plant on Pearl Street, New York,
C ro a t H it
The
most
popular
after-dinner
speaker la father when he says, “Well,
I s f i *11 go to ths movies.”— Fort
Worth
Star-Telegram
and
Sunday
Lam po of C hina to un>
■leetric street lamps erected by the
merchants of Chinatown In Baa Fran
cisco, are shaped like pagodas, sup
ported by two golden dragons and
from the atx up-curved corners nr*
suspended golden bells.
W r it« Y ou r O u w Tologram o
The telautograph aervlce 1» now he
log added to the »tat« telegraph aye
tem of France and one can now trnna
inlt a telegram in his own handwrit
ing to all the leading French towns.
The service la not only useful for
sentimental but practical purpose«, u»
the court» will probably accept a slg
nature »«-nt by wire as legal
Then he demonstrated to him the manner
in which a fluctuating light causes the .pupils
of the eyes to dilate and contract. Educators
are familiar with the fact that fluctuating
light is responsible for the defective' eyesight
of many children, and school buildings are be
ing (designed and equipped today with this as
one of the most important considerations.
Electric light is the steadiest, most de
pendable light in Jthe world. For those who
must work under artificial light, nothing
equals it.
Is your home, your office, your store, or
your children’s school properly lighted? Let us
tell y< u about proper lighting.
W h sre Shooting / • G ood
After all, should n niun writ« his
own advertisements? "The shoot will
begin at two p. m.,” wrote a member
of the gun c’ ub, “and w ill continue
as long as there la any ooa left to
aboot”— Atchison Olobe.
A n cion t Idea» W ron g
The old speculations a» to the great
difference of levels between the Med
iterranean and the Red aea, and on
the two side» of the Isthmus of Pana
ma, have been proved by modern
leveling of high precision to be totally
erroneous.
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