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About Jacksonville miner. (Jacksonville, Or.) 1932-1935 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 5, 1932)
The Jacksonville Miner The Jacksonville Miner GLEANINGS Published Wtfily it JACKSONVILLE, OREGON By JOHN BYRNE Entered as teeondeliu matter February 19, 1932 at the post office at Jacksonville. Oregon, under the act of March 3. 1879. LEONARD MAUDE HALL Editor and Publisher ...Applegate POOL.. ' --------- Editor1 11 — Address All Communications to Box 138 Subscription Rates, in Advance: One Year.............. $1.00 Six Months................ 50e Headquarters: THE NUGGET CONFECTIONERY Telephone 182 VIEWS of OTHER PEOPLE LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE 1 In the rocky bed of a water-shed That slopes to the western sea, A tiny stream, of mud, is seen Wandering lazily. In and out, it is led about. Through sluice and box and screen. Inventions of man. since time began. And some that were never seen. And here on a bar. by the side of their car. A car that used to be, Are a man and his wife, in the battle of life. Along with their children, three. Hundreds of others, partners and brothers, Are camped above and below. Searching for gold, the young and the old. With nothing—and no place to go. And I spoke to the man. and extended tny hand, .And I sez, how much do you make? Thirty cents yesterday, ten today. Yet he gave me a heartv shake. Then he straightened and too a long, pensive look At his family, their shoes and such. It would not be so bad. but the children, inv lad, And I promised my wife so much. The ghost of a smile, on his lips the while. And his eyes were hard to meet. We sure do need some clothes and feed; We will soon be on our feet. And so I wondered then where it all would end. And if Pan were really dead. When strong men weep, while their children sleep. Or waking, cry for bread. I often think that we might make our lives more enjoyable if we would try to effect one small im- provident each week. Too many of us concentrate on the realization of big improve- ments. We want a big house, a new car, a trip to Europe, a 50-per cent increase in our income. These aims are excellent but usually the post ponement of their enjoyment makes us unhappy Meanwhile we are un necessarily dissatisfied because we do not attend to little discomforts. | Suppose we asked ourselves the following questions: Are my shoes comfortable? If not, why not search the town for A quiet broods and broods, and < creeps. a last that really fits? Presaging ill to him who sleeps Am I smoking tobacco that suits my taste? A study might reveal a Upon a golden sea \ mixture that would double the W here the millionaires float, in a palace boat. pleasure from your'pipe. In self complacency. Is my bed equipped with a good spring and mattress? Are the cov erings warm and light? So much of our lives is spent in sleep that it is poor economy to forego the best in accessories. Do I own a watch and clock that keep correct time? Not to know (Continued from page one) the exact time is an hourly handi cap. fort and no small amount of money on the op Does my living room contain a comfortable chair and a good read portunity to move Jacksonville forward and to ing lamp? It would be folly to ne Al glect such important conveniences. help it keep its rightful place in the Do I own a good hair brush, though mining has its faults, it also has a host clothes brush, tooth brush, nail brush, razor, and nail file? Believe of virtues, and it is these good qualities which it or not, thousands don’t. as Do I subscribe for enough maga officials are attempting to develop. zines and buy enough books so that my evenings are not wasted be- most of us will agree that success of the ven- cause there’s nothing to read in ture will be a hard task, for the sake of our the house? either aid the public- Do I own an i atlas, dictionary and self respect we small encyclopedia so that I may have interests of the town settle arguments and obtain infor spirited citizens, mation quickly? as a whole at heart, or at least not throw ob- Do I own an adequate supply of sock«, handkerchiefs, collars, ties? stadeS in their path. It’s amazing that so many people The celebration itself, planned as a strictly will put up with the inconvenience WE WILL HAVE CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION county. And, should who itemSd by a 8hortage of such 8ma11 These are crude suggestions for working hours. Dozens of others ^teiig^nVypeofieeSFeie“rLVseSaie iyVas weCcou?dtaf1 weniouMSpay attention to little, inexpensive Most of us could make little im- law-abiding, orderly recognition of past history anJ festive evening of entertainment, will of necessity cause some inconvenience to towns- people for a day, but when ultimate good of tbe work is considered Jacksonvillians should welcome the opportunity to sacrifice for a few hours the peace and quietness of the town in exchange for such an opportunity- opportunity—especially when no other relief presents itself 8PhoprthaiSwouidXtributeSgenerd ously to the pleasure of our work, and we might be pleasantly sur prised to learn that they added ap Every man succeeds in finding preciably to our profits.—William stage Friday night at 9 oclcok, while Saturday evening at the a satisfactory reason for his follies. Feather. same time pioneer costumes, adorn ing pretty feminine contestants, will vie for prizes. A lobby display, made up of entries by various groups, inclunidg the local museum, will be shown for the two days and Business and pleasure is com awards will also be given on the bined for a group of about 200 Hol adjudged winner. lywood extras. Through the cooperation of Ray They’re the fellows who ride Toft and Frank Zell, owner and horses in mass formation in plc- operator of the local antique shop, tures such as "The Vanishing the first bar in Jackson county will Frontier," a story of the Old West, be set up in the theater lobby, over which comes to the Fox Craterian which near beer and free lunch theater Friday and Saturday of this will be presented crowds Friday week. and Saturday of this week. Their skill" on horses brings them returns in cash. But it also brings them returns in pleasure, for mo°t QUIT MUNICIPAL POWER AS AN ECONOMY MEASURE of them are graduates of the range in the southwest, and would rather A special to the Wall Street Jour spend their time in the saddle than nal from St. Petersburg, Fla., says: anywhere else they can think of. All are experts—and have to be. "Suspension of the municipal pow For they’re called upon for ex er plant and purchase of electric tremely hazardous work. In “The current from the Florida Power Vanishing Frontier,” for example, corporation have been recommend they ride in formation at terrific ed to the city council by City Man speed through precipitous canyons, ager Cotton. He estimates a saving across rock-studded valleys, up and of approximately J600 a month could be effected by the suspenslo i. down hills. In connection with the showing He has been authorized to nego of "The Vanishing Frontier,” fea tiate with the power company for turing Johnny Mack Brown, davk a contract.” and handsome hero of that his How we do appreciate good toric epic, "Billy the Kid,” will be held three interesting contests health—when we’re sick. Women lie about their age and which will bring southern Oregon’s early history in close contact with men lie about their income. Some of our hunches turn out the theater-going public for the two days. Old-time music will com to be true—too late for us to profit pete for awards on the Craterian by them. lhap big in influence and power, the Indian, true American and par tlripant in the picture, "The Van ishing Frontier," has made his mark on t|$<- r.ilted States, having been originator of the names for 27 of the 4S states in the union. Alabama was named for a tribe of Indiana; Arizona is from the Papago Indian words "are," mean ing small, and "zonae," meaning spring; Arkansas, for an Indian tribe; Connecticut, after the In dian word for "long river”; Idaho for the Indian words "edah hoe," meaning “light oti the mountains”* Illinois, for an Indian tribe; Indi- ana, for all India is. regardless; Iowa, for another tribe; Kansas, for a tribe of Sioux; Kentucky, from the Indian word for "land of tomorrow”; Massachusetts, for In dian words indicating large foot hills; Michigan for the words "michi" and "game,” meaning “great water’ Minnesota, for Sioux words for “sky-colored wat er”; Mississippi, for Indian words meaning “fish river”; Nebraska, for Indian word« for “wide river”; New Mexico, for "Mexitle," name of the Aztec war god; the Dakota», for the Indian word "dakola,’’ meaning "alliance of friends*** Ohio, for the Indian words for “beautiful waters"; Oklahoma, for the Choctaw word for "rod people”; Oregon, for the Algonquin Indian word for "beautiful water”; Tg— nesHce, for a Cherokee vlllai r< a . from the Indian for "allieH*^ ,v». “ Ctah, for the t’te tribe, and Wy oming. for the Iridian word for al ternating mountain» nnd valley«. Every idealist Is looking for a materialist to back him. Most of us can fool ourselves «•asier than we can fool others. Tho more clocks and watches tin-r»- aro in a house the ofteneq somebody asks somebody time It is. Nothing gives us quite the same thrill as being offered a 50-cent cigar without comment. The Placeto Get Good Home-Cooked Meals HOT DINNER SANDWICHES Headquarters for THE JACKSONVILLE MINER THE NUGGET Sandwiches, Fountain Drinks, Candy, Cigars, News Barber Shop and Pool Hall in Connection SOUND HORN FOR CURB SERVICE PHONE 162 Punchers Laugh as They Ride in Films TURN WORK INTO 1 PLAY with & Rotary Ironer will doihe òy e rex g e ■ ôjni ly RONING ELECTRICITY IS THE PERFECT SERVANT The Oregon Power Company %
