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MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 1917. PAGE FOUR THE SPHINOFIELD NEWS FARMERS NOT 10 BLAME FOR PRICES Have Boon Feeding Pooplo for Less Than Cost of Produc tion, Says Banker. a few doses often rcttovo or provont nppondlcltls. A short treatment hc-)ps chronic stomach trouble. II. M. l'cry Drus company. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 05 THE STATE OF OREGON FOR LANE COUNTY. Margaret Morris, ndmln. latrutrlx with tho wltl annexed ot tho estate of I Jnmos A. Ebhprt do censed, f PlnlutlffA3UMM0NS A. J. HInkson, J. J. NIc olle. S. 1 Ness. W. U Uenhnm. Harriet Ford, and Marlon J. Powell. Defendants, To W. L. Dcnham, Defendant: Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 27. A call to the rarnicrs to tutercst themselves In foreign trade was mado by U. F. Harrta a banker ot Campaign, 111., and mora ber of tho National Foreign Trado council, at tho annual convention .t tho organization hero. Describing him elf as "corn belt farmer," Mr. Har ris offered "Transportation, Trado and Thrift, as a Trinity ot T's under -whoso sign farmers, manufacturer), producers and consumers, labor and capital, town and country, will con quer." Declaring that "we farmers are economic lltterates in production and distribution," ho said: "For fifty rnoWi ihn familll- linn boon fopillnr thQ . ttk ci.i.. inoa ' est thereon at olght per cent rfom Dec people ot the United States at less ((Qmbor x tini.93 (00 taxes and six per than cost ot production, throwing m cent Interest thereon from March 31. his, and his ' children's and the na-1 1915;$199.S0 taxes and Interest at six tirm'n hlrtliricht of soil fertility. I Pr cent from April 6.1916,and that th tion a birumgnt or sou lerumy. j Court flx a Umo wUhm whJch "Ho is the solitary producer who has , suni8 of monoy nnd Intoreat C03ts no voice, and though properly rebel- j of this suit be paid by the last named lloua, has In no successfully organized ' defendants, and that unless said pay- .,. m, mnnnnr Rnncht voice In ,ue uo luUB as uecreeu uy luo vourl IN THE NAME OF THE STATE OF OREGON: You aro hereby summoned nnd required to appear and answor tho complaint ot plaintiff In tho above entitled suit on or before tho last day of tho tlmo prescribed In tho order for publication of this summons here inafter referred to, to-wlt: On or bo fore March 12, 1917, and you are hore by notified that If you fall so to ap pear or answer, for want thereof tho plaintiff will apply to tho above on titled court for the relief prayed for In tho complaint, viz: for a decree that there bo due on n certain con tract dated March 21, 1914, botween James A. JSbbort, now deceased and do fcndantsA.H.HInkson J.J.Nlcollo and S. P.Ness.tho sum of $14,000.00 and Inter STATE TO FURNISH WOOD FOR PENCILS the pricing ot his products, and those -who set the prices for him know little and care less as to the actual cost of production, nor ot the wastes that lia between. "High prices do not represent the within the time decreed by tho Court that said last named defendants and each of them, and each and every per son claiming any right, tltlo or Inter est whatsover In and to the "lands covered by said contract by, through rr under them, be decreed to have for feited all right, title and Interest there- fnmoo irnoii fnr ho i nimost an ! in, and forever enjoined from assort ., u. ., K..tf, hv co. InK any Interest or claim thereto, and "uuuu;ui u-"uc" " such other relief as may seem meet eons anu maraei matters, nis suuru m antj equitable. what the consumer pays sometimes looking like '30 cents.' and not Infre quently he works 16 hours to provide food for the S-hour fellows. He Is not a tradesman and cooperative plan with government help In stabilizing market situations is required." The farmer has prosted and is profit ing by the great war export business more than anyone, said Mr. Harris, .out has done so without having taken .any' heed to foreign trade problems, simply allowing the foreign consumer to come and take away grains, cotton, fruits, dairy products, arid many other articles in his own ships. The farmer .was now coming to realize how much he and all tiave been' at the mercy of foreign shipping, and, "land locked anl lubber though he be" the American fanner was becoming "as anxious as any good American to see the Star and Stripes in every port of the world ; not simply because It would be carry ing some of his product and be ready to respond as auxiliary to a great Amor lean nany, but his vision Is widening j arid he wants all the world to realize and be girdled by the spirit of Ameri can Ideals and her Industry." Mr. Harris spoke also of the tar iff and said: "We must drop the old oughear of high or low, protection, or revenue only and In connection with the department of commerce, tarrin commission, federal trade commission, shipping board and consular depart ment think of it as a great business getting and nation developing organi zation of Americans for America." This summons is served by publi cation thereof In the "Springfield News" a newspaper or general cir culation published in Lano County, Oregon, under and by virtue ot an order of the Honorable Q. F. Skip worth, Judge of the above entitled Court,- dated January 26, 1917, direct ing publication of said summons once ( a week for six weeks, which order . requires you to appear and answer the complaint on or before six weeks from date of the first publication ot this summons. The date of the first publication of this summons is January 29, 1917. SMITH & BRYSON Attorneys for Plaintiff Jan. 29; Feb. 5,12,19,26, Mch. 5,12. Most Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Effectual. "I have taken a great, many bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy anl every time H has cured me. I have fouWlt most effectual for a hacking couglNend. for colda Alter taking, it a cough always disappears," writes J. R. Moore. Lost Valley, Ga. Ob tainable everywhere. Garden and Field Seeds have ar rived. Come In and look over our large stock. It Is time to put In those Sweet Peas. We have bot'i mixed and straight colors In bulk this year. Also a Dwarf for bedding "We will be pleased to take your order for Bulbs, Plants, Schrubs, etc., for prompt delivery. Springfield Feed Co. ZOLA GRAY STILL LEADS IN CONTEST Persia' Great Supentltlon. The greatest superstition In Persia Is what Is known as the "evil eye," You must not say to soino one whom you meet. "How well you are looking!" for If you do and that person is taken 111 it will be because yon gave him the evil eve. You must uot say to u moth er. "What a pretty baby!" "What a bright child!" for If you do nnd any thing unfortunate happens to tho child you will be considered responsible. Many mothers let the children go dirty and poorly clothed in order that they may not attract favorable attention. The sign which Is thought to have some power to avert the evil eyo consists In holding, tho second and third fingers of both bands close to the palms with the thumbs, while tho other fingers are ex tended straight out. Then, with the hands behind you, you make a down ward movement three times. Eaglo Co. of Now York ProSpocts Horo With European Sup ply Cut Off. Oregon whlto cedar timber, othot wlso known nsthln-bnrk cedur, Is un dor consideration by tho Eaglo Pen cil company, of Now York, us muto rial suitable for encasements for lend pencil. To European wnr has cut off tho supply ot wood used by tankers of gmphlto and indollblo pencils, and American manufacturers aro now look ing for suitable wood In this country. Investigations have covered certain parts of tho Pacific Northwest nnd thu certainty thnt Oregon will furnish what is required Is Bald to be no long er In doubt. A representative of the Eagle Pen cil company Is reported by tho Mry tlo Creek Mall to havo mado an ex amination of the whlto or thln-bnrk cedar In Douglas county with a view to milling this timber into shipping matorial for tho New York pem:(l factory. " "It has been determined that Ore gon thin-bark cedar makes tho very finest pencil material found In the world," says the Mall, "and pencil man ufacturers are casting about tor a sup ply sufficient to Justify tho construc tion of a milling plant for placing tho wood on tho market. The statemont was made by tho Eagle Pencil com pany's representative whllo hero thut If enough timber could be obtained 'd insure an output ot 5,000,000 feet year, ly for a nnmber of years there Is a possibility of a plant being put In here "Mr. Collins or Portland, who Is familiar with the timber belt east and northeast of town, has been making an Investigation the past few days and says he Is convinced thcro arc nt least 50,000,000 feet of this cedar In thU sectlou. "Another representative of tho Now York company Is expected at Myrtlo Creek later to make further Investigations." ACTIVITIES OF OTHER COMMUNITIES TOLD BY CORRESPONDENTS Read News Classified Adva. COBURQ Cnlmrg. January 24. Mr. nnd Mr, ltivy Plrtlo, Mtb. Bishop and daughter, MIbh Mildred, and Mrs. It, M, Ander son motored to Mnrcola Sunday. Paul Plrtlo left Sunday for Muhol, whore ho has recently been employed In the mills. II. M. Anderson nnd son, Clarence, motored to Springfield Monday on u business trip. Joy Hopkins, Tom Green, Dug Was Horn, nnd Frank Hottls transacted busi ness In town this week. A largo crowd attended thu dnneo given horo Inst Saturday uvonlug by N. J. Nelson Jr. Mrs. A. Durlllngor and daughter wero In Eugene Saturday afternoon. Mrs, Geo. Doffenbacher. Mrs. Earl Simmons, nnd Mrs. Cartor motored to Eugono Wednesday. A pound party was given In honor of Rovorend Snydor, pastor of tho M. E. church, by tho Ladles nld, Tuosday evening, A largo number uttendod and a good tlmo was enjoyed by all. II. M. Anderson nnd daughter, Mini Elsie, motored to Eugono Thursday. Ray Plrtlo motored to Eugono Fri day, on business. Mr b. Harpolo. who has been sick for souio tlmo. Is nblo to be up again. Tho Rebekahs' Installation was held In tho I. O. O. F. hall Thursday even ing. OHlcors Intnlled wore: Mrs. Lowls, noblo grand; Mra. ChaB. Tylor, vice grand; Mrs. Oeo. DcfTenbnchor, sec retary; and Mrs. Taylor, treasurer. J. M. Ilrlckloy, who hns recently purchased a house In this city, on Will amette Btroet Is having It moved n his ranch, about a mllo east of town. Mr. and Mrs. Hoy Healy of Eugono wero In Coburg Sunday, January 21. A.D urfllnger, B. R. Payno, and Sam Green transacted business In town Monduy. Mrs. N. J. Nelson Jr. hns boon sick for somo tlmo but Is Improving somo now. Mrs. Skinner, who has boon alcX with tho grip for several weeks, Is gradually improving now. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tyler motored to Eugene Monday on business. BUI Renlgcr Is visiting his brother Jack hore this week. Wm. Klncart was In town from his ranch Monday, Born to Mr. and Mm. J, E. Fields of this city Saturday, January 20, 1017 a rinughter. II. At. Anderson motored to ICiigoiia Wednesday on business. CANNERIES DOUBLE OUT- . . PUT 1 YEAR MANQED SAYS (Continued from pngu one) iThTOGr.": r. tkcjm Strawberries LOiO Squash 194,82:1 Spinach .. 8.SI7J Tomatoes 34,15J Turnips 13.HU Total fruit handled, Eugene .. 4.234,749 Total fruit handled. Junction 300,07.1 Total fruit, 4,000,823 pounds. Total vegetables, Hukoiio 820,711 Total vegetables, Junction .... 74.0:11 Totnl vegetables, 000,825 pounds, CAREFUL. CONSCIENTIOUS Dentistry OR. J. E. RICHMOND PHONED Office, 3; Reildtnee, lie-jjft Ovor Commorolftl Brink, Sprlnftflold. Oregon. Dr. ADALINE KEENEY FERRIS Homtopathlo Phyolclsn and Surgeon Office, llnptlit ParnonnRo Corner Second nnd C Utrtto'a HOURS! V TO IV. PIIONK 40 Totnl fruit and vegetables . No .cars of apples shipped . Cash on hand, Jan. 1, 19t6, $711.50; cash rerolpts, $310,315.40 Cash disbursements 5,501,04? 6 ,$317,02C.t0 .310,295.14 Balance on hand $ 6,731.70 Improvements, Eugcno plant, 1916, $5,7Cr.lG; Junction City plnnt, $1,288.10 $ 7,033.2 j Ynluo Eugene plant, $39,200,- 00; value Junction City plant, $9,100.00 $ 48.300.U0 Gross sales during year all sources 262,274 N Total paid to growers for fruit 159.888 51 Total paid for labor 27.773..U Total paid for IntbrMtt nnd Insurance 4.669.74 Total otllce oxpciiHOH paid 3,920.00 Mr. and Mrs. Cluy Parker of Kugen t and Mr. Parker's mother, Mrs, Reese Parker of Dexter, wero dinner guests nt thu home of J. C. Parker In thin city yestorduy. THINK THIS OVER You owo a lot to truthful ml vortlHlug. Somo UusIuobh drum arc honoHt In thulr mlvcrtlH lug liooatiHO thu luw couipullH thorn to tell thu truth. Other llrniB a io truthful iih a ututtur of concluitcu. We believe In b'lvInK ovoryono a Hquaru deal and you can. do pond abHolutely upon our rop roHontutloiiH. Our goutta are pure and frenh and our prlcou are as low a Ih constant with fair dealing. Give ub a call today. IMice&Milier Wo deliver all ordora. NOT A MISTAKE When you buy one of these casings. 3-1 x 1 non skids G000 mile Guarantee $2-1.10. (Replaced here) Distillate, Monogram oils, Cronso otc. Stoddard Dayton Garage 8th Avo. E. 242 Phono 148 East of Hotol Osburn Half Block Eugeno FORD SWITCH KEY SERVICE 8TATION NO. 1 Oregon nothing to regret when the prizes are i awarded, You, Mr. Subscriber who are witholdlng Uiat subscription for your favorite give It to her now. You are getting value for your money and In cidently your subscription given or -withheld may be the means ot winning or losing your favorite In the contest. The vote schedule Is still liberal. Every day you delay only menas a reduc tion In the vote value ot your sub scription. Next vote count Wednesday night Voto schedules are printed on tast pago of this Issue. SPRINGFIELD ASTONISHED BY SIMPLE MIXTURE Springfield people are astonished at the tWBTAT action, of simple buck jMthorn bark, glycerine, etc., as mixed in TjUder-l ka. ONE SPOONEUL removes (such surprising foul matter U relievos almost ANY CASE constipation, sour jitomaph or gas. Because Alder--ka pets on DOTH lower and uppijr bowel; Struggla of th River. The discovery that there Is a kind of struggle for existence and survival ot the fittest among rivers Is one of the most Interesting results of the modem study of physiography. A notable ex ample of this coutest Is exhibited by England's two biggest rivers, the Thames and the Severn. Between their valleys He the Cotswold bills, and exploration shows 'that the Severn by eating backward among these bills where softer strata underlie them has diverted to Itself some of the headwa ters which formerly flowed Into the Thames. Breaking It Gently. "I have called, sir, to see the photo of the lady with $22,000 who wants a husband. "Can you keep your face straight?" "Of course I can." "Very well. We'll break you In first with the $5,000 applicants, and then gradually, as you grow stronger, we will work you up to the big prize. This way, please, and don't get fright ened." Exchange. Bote at Home. "How can you tell that the conductor Is the bosu In bis bouse 7" OBlfcd the re cruit "Simple,"-boasted the great detec tive. "That woman asked him where she got off, and bo said, 'I'll tell you where you get off.' "Buffalo Express. Oeiperatlon, "Is dtp hjgu cost of llvln worryln' yon?" asked Meandering Mike, "It's drivln' mo desperate," replied Plodding Pete. ''I'm almost tempted to go to work." Washington Star. Nothing Lott. "I bear she doesn't like me with a mnitache." 'IQolnsr to shave it off, I s'pose?" "Oh, no I She never liked me." 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