CENTRAI. POINT
PACK TWO
AMERICAN
THURSDAY, DECEMBER HI, it « «
CENTRAI. POINT, ORKCON
law. to but a single term of
overlapping of activities, etc. On*’ clothes and broken down furniture. j that all other interested elements.
years’ duration.
I
including
labor
organizations,
be
Thousands
of
fires
have
started
In
Is as important as the other.
prime argument lu favor of the
10. Co-
Many authorities have said that such trash— and every one of thoac made equally responsible;
proposal Is that under present con
,
operate
with
government:
11.
Join
tires
could
have
been
prevented
had
it is now time to eliminate some of
ditions.
Presidents are virtually
. - i.
______ 1 — the current functions of govern property owners simply avoided . other groups In a preventative study
'
forced
to
build political fences dur-
of
depressions
such worthless accumulations.
Ke-cutabllshed. September 13, 1928. ment
New Price». Matinee, auf
; Ing their first term ln an effort to
These
goals
were
approved
by
the
It
is
also
probable
that
some
Devoted to the best Interests of
It is likewise advocated that the
Evenings 23c. Kids IQc
assure
their
reelectlon.
The
single
Central Point and vicinity.
Congress pass legislation authoris where about your home you have delegates to the meeting. Most
Sat. Only
Entered as second class matter at ing a survey of bureaus, commlsaions stored varnish, gasoline or other In serious dissension arose over the So term would stop that long establish
CHARLES HTAKHETT In
the post office, Central Point, Ore and other bodies with a view to con flammables in improper containers, cial Security Act which has many ed practice.
A bill to pave the way for a Con
gon, under the Act of March if, 1873. solidating them, and lowering per- or near heaMng equipment. Here Is enemies as well as friends Rut fin
First Thrilling Episode
sonnel and other administrative another major cause of fire that can ally. the purpose of the Act was ap stitutional amendment making the
SUBSCRIPTION HATES
CLYDE BEATTY in
proved— though the Act Itself was proposal the law of the land will
costs. It is unquestionably true that | be eliminated in five minutes
“ DARKEST AFRICA"
SU Months
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probably
be
Introduced
lu
the
Con-
criticized
in
detail,
a
criticism
that
Carelessne^s
with
smoking
mater
cutting the fed tape that today sur
One Year
$1.50
Sun., M on., Tues.
rounds so many official aclvlties ials is one of the most common has beeu made often before and } gress.
Payable in advance
In T*‘rhnicolor
would make government more eftl- causes of fire a cause that only the will very possible lead to some re
Advertising rates on application
habit of thoughtfulness can elimi vision of the measure in the next
clent, as well as less expensive.
Office— Second Street, off Main
Congress.
This is all in the interest of better nate.
The meaning of ell this is that all
So— If you don't waut your home
government and more economical
ARTHUR EDWARD POWELL
K. Kidney. P. MaeMurray
government. Other units of govern to possibly be among the $400,000,- industry is making a determined ef
Editor and Proprietor
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ment— state, county and local— 000 worth of property that will be fort to strenghten every phase of
Wed. Only
should follow suit. It Is just as destroyed by fire this coming year, industrial activity to Improve em
All-Star-Cast In
If all the frleght cars and motive
ployment
and
safeguard
steady
or
your
loved
ones
perhaps
among
I wasteful to perform an essential
"BORDER FLIGHT"
power units ordered in 1936 by th<7
function of government inefficiently the thousands of people whom fire Jobs.
Wed. NRe Is Cash Nile
The service Industries are follow Southern Pacific and the Pacific
_ _ _ ________________________________ ; as it is to put government into will kill— resolve to carry on a per
Thurs., Erl,
ing
suit. For example, the railroads Fruit Express, in which it owns a
sonal
fire
prevention
campaign
dur
KAILROADM AT THE JUNCTION flelds where It does not belong
one-half
Interest,
were
placed
end
to
ing 1937. And keep that resolution and the electric utilities are doing
“ American railroads are at the
THE ANSW ER IS l*P TO YOU
everything possible to stabilize and end, they would make up a train
Junction point, with the Congress
When the final figures are made
increase their operations so as to 109 miles long.
which convenes next month likely up. It will very possibly be found
The train would consist of 12,-
employ the greatest number of per
to decide whether they are to re that the rutomobile accident record
son and render the highest public S25 new freight cars of various
main under private control or to be of 1936 vas the worst in our motor
types and 4 6 new locomotives with
service.
WIRING POR
forced, directly or Indirectly, Into ing history— from the standpoint of
a combined pull of 253,000 horse
HEAT, LIGHT * POWER
government ownership and opera injuries and properly damage, us
National political interest has na power, according to J. H. Dyer, vice
tion,” declares the Transportation well as fatalities.
turally
been focused on Washington president in charge of operations for
llupiM-nings That Affect the Din
Conference In a recent statement
Will
1937 further
"improve ner fails. Dividend Checks anti Tax during the past year. As a result, the railroad.
“ The railroads expect the réintro that record? The answer is up to
Traveling at the rate of 35 miles
Cuffel & W olf
Hills of Every Individual. National local governments have come in for
duction of Senator Wheeler's bill the millions who drive cars and walk
an hour, it would require more than
only
a
modicum
of
attention.
Mesi. Cent. Bldg.
Phone 90
and International frobleins Insepar
authorizing the government to a< - our streets and highways.
In 1937, however, local politics three hours for such train to pass a
able from Local Welfare.
quire and run the roads, and they
We make our cars mechanically
will be of vital importance. During given point, Dyer stated.
—
are also confronted with a drive by safer— and accidents Increase. We
One of the most interesting and; January, no less than 43 state le
labor groups for a 30-hour week and apply the most advanced engineer
potentially far reaching phases of gislatures will convene.
other 'makework' measures adding ing knowledge to the problems of
Before these legislatures will be
future stability for the nation is the
heavily to their financial and regu highway construction— and accidents
The
Long distance hauling
Increasing interest shown by indus many highly Important questions.
latory burden.
increase.
We stiffen our traffic try— and especially large corporate One of those questions is that of re-
fuel oil
"Meanwhile the roads are reso lawE— and accidents Increase.
Phone 813
23 S. Fir, Med.
ief— Federal appropriations for this
Industry—
In
matters
of
social,
as
lutely facing their problems of cap
It is a telling commentary on our well as economic significance.
purpose are gradually being reduc
ital needs, refunding and repay driving habits that the worst acci
ed, and tremendous pressure will be
Prime example of this was pro
ment of debts; meeting huge and dents involve cars in good condi
brought on states to appropriate
H. C. HIGH
Osteopathic Physician and Hurge-
rising taxes; recouping some of their tion operating on first-class high vided at the recent annual meeting funds to supplant the lost Federal
of
the
National
Association
of
Manu
on. Optoinetrlc Eye Specialist.
depression losses as traffic picks up ways under excellent weather condi
dollars.
with the business revival and Im tions— not worn-out wrecks driving facturers, representative organiza
Only a handful of states have
Special attention given to eye, ear
proved rail service; adjusting fixed on Icy pavement in a storm. There tion of most of the big goods-pro- yet passed laws to bring their citi
nose, throat and fitting of
charges to earning power, rehabili is a percentage of drivers who hahi- duclng concerns of the country. The zens completely under the Social
Western Distributor For
glasses.
tating their properties and rolling tually exaggerate the "safety factor" president of the Association, C. N. - Security Act. In the hulk of states
,w
i
. * a *.
I hester (who in business life
is !
stock: working
toward necessary
1
^ re- ,— and the annual cost is 35,000 !
such laws will be up for debate and
Now in Permanent Offices
organization and consolidations; and nTe8 and hundreds of millions of chalrman of ,he Board 0f General considerable dissentson Is in pros
421 MEDFORD CENTER BLDG.
Anything in line o f fencing
many of them struggling with bank-; (lo,|Hrs ln property destruction.
i '° ° d3 CorP°lat,on ‘
sounded
the pect.
ruptcy or the threat of insolvency
The drlver who 8lep8 on lt_ who lleynote of the Kathering when ho
Furthermore, in practically every
124 N. Riverside
Phone 263
"Not only is the future of rail WPave8 through conKP(,ted tra ffic- i Ea‘ d' " M " « ?
^
ait ha^ , state local problems of more than
Medford, Oregon
transport at stake, but the formu- who djgdaln» tratflc signals— who ;*"d PnJoy the frult8 of Pro8PPrlty ordinary significance will be an is
latlon of a national transportation ! rPKard„ pedestrians as a nuisance to ' e must understand better what sue. The question of public econo
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policy to Include all forms of tran- be run off the street»— this driver has been haPP(‘ n,nK since 1929 Now my and taxation Is looming larger
sport waits on the legislative dev- ,s reHpong|bie for ma89 manslaughter fh“ t, ‘j 1® c0ur8e ot ll>e depression 1« every day— and the collection and
REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE
elopments affecting the railroads.
()n an unprecedented scale. Will the behind us, lending itself in its en disbursement of public funds Is be
A Clean Place To Eat
16 S. Bartlett
Grave as these statements are, \nierlcan people continue to coun- tlrety to analysis, it Is the Job for ing more closely scrutinized. In at
Medford
Industry,
general
business
and
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a
f-*
there is no exaggeration in them
tenance his ravages?
QUALITY FOOD
least one state, California, revision
fected sectors of our economic life
they reflect the opinions of numer-
of
the
state
constitution
1»
consider
23
S.
Riverside, Medford
ous Independent commentators who ,,\ K IMPORTANT RESOLUTION to Join in creating a national de ed.
pression study committee.”
have studied and analyzed the trans
Most New Year's resolutions don't
Thus, during the next month or
Mr. Chester then presented
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portation problem. It is safe to say survive the second of January. But
two.
more of the political news in
Ptiysickin and Surgeon
that the American people do not there are a few resolves that all of specific suggestions which he be
All Natural Methods
210 Medford Bldg.
your newspapers will be given to
lieves
industry
should
follow.
Busi
want government ownership of our us .-hould make and keep. One of
Me« lord, ore,
state activities.
greatest single industry— yet there them could well he, “ I’ll do my ness Week briefs them thus: 1. To
Cet trai Point
is a dangerous possibility that
if part to protect niv property and the continue making better goods at
STONE'S DRUG BTORH
Long debated has been the pro
ChiropraeJir and Physiotheaapy
lower
costs,
raising
living
standards
Congress cripples the rails with bur lives of my loved ones from fire."
Oregon License 264
hut defending personal opportuni posal that the President of the Uni
densome new laws, or falls in Its
During the past year, the fire loss
ted States shou'd be restricted, by
California License 3020
ties:
2.
Put
all
possible
unemplov-
duty to equalize all transport legis has tended to rise. Part of the in
3. Keep its
Special Attention to Blood Pres
lation. advocates will urge sociali crease is doubtless due to increases obles back to work:
sure, Stomach and Rowels.
house In order;
4. Oppose mono
zation of the rails as a substitute In property values.
Rut the prin-
Ckmsnltution and Examination
DENTISTRY
poly;
5.
Engender
greater
confi
for private enterprise.
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e'pal factor Is human indifference,
410 Medford Rid«.
Phone 903
Much will he before the next Con human carelessness and human ig dence in workers; 6 Promote pu
blic understanding;
7. Share the
Expert Photography
In M ed ford S ince 1090
Medford. Oregon
gress- m a n y problems demand at norance.
proceeds of
industrial operations
tention. None of those problems Is
Fine Portraits a Specialty
The refusal of millions of citizens
move Important, or more directly af to do anything to prevent fire might fairly among workers, management
Medford Bldg.
S. Help create eco
fects the public welfare, than th” '¡b e understandable f the Job required and Investors;
9. While
transportation problem. How far B
of money. Rut It doesn't. It nomic security for all;
Crosley Radios & Refrigerators,
Congress will swing toward social- 1* expensive, of course, to rebuild accepting its responsibilities. Insist
Spartan Raidos & Refrigerators.
CHIROPRACTIC
Speed Queen & May Tag
ism remains to be seen
n e r v e SPECIALIST
a deficient house In accordance with
WASHING MACHINES
the best fire-resistant standards.
Sales A Service
Phone 300
Medford Center Bldg.
ROADS TO TAN REDUCTION
131 W. Main St.
Medford
Rut a large proportion of the most
Medford, Oregon
Established In yonr community
There are two principal ways ln potent and ordinary hazards can be
23 years
which the cost of government mav completely eliminated without spen-
Phone 47
42N W. 6th St.
That will please yon.
be reduced
¡ding a c e n t
Medford. Oregon
One way is by the elimination of
For example, therer is an exoel-
1728 North Riverside Avenue
Medford, Oregon
unnecessary functions. The other Is ] lent chance that your attic and
LAUNDRY
SPECIALS
by rutting overhead costs through basement are Jammed with old ma-
DRY CLEANING SPECIALS
Wet Wash ................ Lb. 4c
Ladies Dresses & Coats 75c to $1.25
comhining bureaus, doing away with gazines and newspapers, discarded
413 E. Main St.
(Successor to Dr. J. J. Emmens)
Dry Wash ...................Lb. 5c Genta Overcoats
.... 75c to $1.00
204 Medford Bldg.
E
Rough Dry .............. Lb. 7c Gents Suits .................................. 60c
Medford
I radice limited to eye, ear, none,
Also Finished Work
Pant»
40c
snd throat and fitting of glasses.
Phone 3 IS
CASH AND CARRY PRICES
Tel. 667
Ree. 1018
Repairing and Altering
THE
CENTRAL
R oxy*
P O IN T
A M E R IC A N
“ Stampede”
“ Trail Of The
Lonesmoe Pine”
New S.P. Freight
Cars Would Make
109-Mile Trains
WILL ROGERS
in “ State Fair”
E con om ic
H igh ligh ts
MEDFORD
ELECTRIC, Inc.
Eads Transfer &
Storage
Try an Ad in
American
Dr. Geo. S. Jennings
Successor to
VOLNEY DIXON
Page Fence
BUY OR SELL
L. G. Pickell
Palace Lunch
Dr. B. C. Wilson
Dr. H. P. Coleman
Dr. I. H. Gove
Shangle Studios
Fick Hardware Co.
Dr. E. W. Hoffman
PERL’S
Funeral Home
We Do Upholstering
Independent Laundry and Dry Cleaners
DALE FLOWERS
School Specials
Phone
26!
Dr. C. W. Lemery
b ic y c l e s
23
N. Mr
S IM S BRO S.
J.
10 Days
REM OVAL «SALE
When In Medford
R. BIERM4
Bat at
Typewriters
_
SH ULTZ BROS.
Dependable
A u to P ain tin g
New and Used
U UNIT! RE. KTOI Es, HE t i n t s ,
RADIOS, MATTRESSES,
BAR3 ('R ills, DESKS, SUITCASES, TRUNKS, FIREPLACE
SETS, SHOW t \SES, T o o l s.
STITIONERY
SUPPLIES
Ha lea ------- Rentals ■■■
Reasonable
\
^
Repairs
Lunch
Dinner*
As l/ow as H original Price
MEDFORD EXCHANGE
39 South Front.
Freahly Froten Ire Cream
HOD\ A FENDER REPAIRING A GLASS
12u North Bartlett
Medford. Oregon
116 N Central
Phone 282
Phone 998
l i t B Main
The New Modern
Troy Laundry ii HAPPY J I I W YEAR
j
Now Open for Business
T V larged, most completely Equlppasl 1-aumlry In Southern tlregon
— With lat«-»t equi pin« nt— offering Complete
Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service
Mr • «II f«»r and deliver in Central Point at no extra «Mat
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Phone 97
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CRATERIAN BEAUTY SHOP
41
entrai
Medford
Holiday Season l
Be sure and ask for Snider s when you want i
j; the finest of Frozen Dainties, Fresh Butter, 5
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. | Grade A Milk or any other Dairy Products. §
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