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(1 PAGE FOUR THE GAZETTE-TIMES, HEPPNER, OREGON, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1924 f Our World War General Retires SMALLPOX CONTROL IS URGED. :. "Wo P. " , V ,f Om. John J Pershing will cibrate hi siity-fourth birthday fUtuTtt.v, September It, and retire to prtrata ttfa. Full national honor and tribute ia hia reward, publtely girm ia a freat aiMtinf at New York September 10. GEN. JOHN J. PERSHING His Career. 1860; Bom September 13 in Linn County, Mo., son of John F. and Anne E. Pershing. ISSO: Graduated Kirkville (Mo.) Normal School. 18S6: Graduated U. S. Military Academy, West Point, N. Y. Started military career as 2nd Lieutenant in 6th U. S. Cavalry. 1886-91: Served in Apache and Sioux Indian campaigns in New Mexico, Arizona and Dakotas. Commanded the Sioux Indian Scouts. 1891-95: .Military instructor at University of Nebraska. 1S97: Instructor in tactics, U. S. Military Academy. 1S9S: Served with 10th U. S. Cavalry in Santiago (Cuba) campaign. 1899: Organized Bureau of Insular Affairs and was its chief. 1899-1903: Served in Phillipine Islands; Adjutant-General Depratment of Mindanao. Commander of military op erations in central Mindanao against Moors. 1905: Married Francis H. Warren of Cheyenne, Wyo. Assign ed Military Attache, Tokio, Japan. Was with Kuroki's army in Manchuria. 1906: Commander of Department of Mindanao and Governor of Moro Province. Commanded military action against hostile Moros, terminating in their defeat at the bat tle of Bagsag, June 12, 1913. Made Brigadier-General, V. S. Army. 1914: Command of 8th Brigade stationed at Presidio, Calif., & and of El Paso Patrol District. 1916: Commanded American troops sent into Mexico in pur suit of Villa. 1917-19: Commander-in-Chief of A. E. F. in World War and all American troops in France. 1020: Decorated and awarded highest medals for great lead ership in World War by United States. England. France, Italv. Belgium, Japan, Zcecho-Slav, Poland, China, etc. 1921 : Appointed Chief of Staff U. S. Army. 1924: Retired. (From Sut Board of Health.) Th neglect of raccination in many districts of crtin sections of the United States hat led to a recrudes cense of smallpox with the corres ponding suffering experienced by its rictims and a wholly unnecessary sacrifice of human lives in the years 1922 and 1923. amounting to 967 known deaths from smallpox, and possibly a number of others which were not reported. During the first six months of 1924 an additional toll of at least 200 human lives has been taken, every one of which deaths could have been prevented by vaccin ation and re vaccination. The increasing number of cases of smallpox, the continued spread of this disease from city to city, and from state to state will, if not check ed, not only augment the number of victims, but may bring about a condiJ tion which will seriously interfere with the movements of -passengers on trains, steamers, automobiles, and other carriers. It is conceivable that this interference might be of a de gree that would involve the expend. tore of hundreds of thousands of dollars tn quarantine, a contingency which might easily be avoided pro vided our people can be induced to protect themselves by vaccination and revaccination. The United States Publie Health Service is being importuned at the present time to exercise its authority in enforcing interstate quarantine to prevent the migration of the unvae-! cinated when there is danger that these may have been exposed to smallpox. It is particularly desir able that the Federal Government may not be forced to interfere in interstate travel, and it is earnestly hoped that the authorities of all states, counties, municipalities, or other units of government will imme diately begin campaigns to secure the vaccination or revaccination of all persons who have not been recently successfully vaccinated, particuarly in tho?e states where smallpox is pre valent, Vaccination and revaccination be ing a perfect protection against smallpox, it might be argued that protection against the disease is a matter vhich should be left to the discretion of the individual, but there is no more reason for leaving the de fense against an enemy of the state. such at. smallpox is, to the discretion of the individual, than there would be in leaving the defense of the state against an armed invading force, to the individual. Furthermore, there are a large number of persons who are otherwise good citizens, who, because of indifference, carelessness, and lack of information, and often times because of having been deceiv ed by false propaganda and deliber ate misinformation either fail or re fuse to protect themselves and their trusting but helpless children until it is too late. These same children of misinformed or irresponsible par ents, being too young to judge for themselves, are entitled to the protec tion 'of the state, and certainly the state is derelict in its duties if it al lows such unprotected to be exposed to smallpox. GET9 HEAVY FINE. The Blue Mountain Eagle of Can yon City reports that "Coy Thor burg drew a heavy moonshine fine from Juntice Allen at f'rmins City on Wedneitday when the judge soaked him $:hH) cold cash and 60 days in the cooler. He was picked up in the Three Mile country north of Ritter. Ht had a line plant, capacity 35 gal lons. He was over in the rim. rocks of the North Fork and apparently pretty well under cover but the boose hounds picked up his trail and track ed him to his copper equipment. The industry is suffering some very se eae shocks this summer and making booie is becoming a very hazardous nduMrv. with a lot of overhead ex pense which is running the profit side of the business mighty near the van ish'ng point. Report reaching Heppner are w the eTeet that a number of moon shiners and bootleggers have been rounded up over in Grant county of late, and the woods about Ritter are said to be full of government booie hounds. The sad thing about the capture of Thornburg and his supply of moonshine just at this lime is its effect upon the Heppner bootleggers. who were relying upon the inorn burg factory for their profits during Round-Up and Rodeo time. The offi cers should be more considerate. m CARD OF THANKS. W desire to eipress our sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted in every wy during the death and burial of our husband and son. Mrs. W. E Wielesworth. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Wiglesworth CI J. A. Adams, prominent resident of Hardman, was a business visitor in Heppner on Saturday. Elisabeth Phelus will oreanhe a music class September 1st for the coming term. See or phone her at her home. PhoVe Main 775. For Sale Pure bred Holstein bull, eligible for registry; age 2 year; price reasonable, bee or call J. u. Turner. Paperbanging, decorating, painting, by experienced man. Prices reason able. Inquire at Peoples Hardware Co. Wanted To lease, large wheat and stock ranch, partly equipped, in good wheat belt; have own help. W. M. ASCHENBRENNER, Heppner. 3tp. kli 1 K7-1 For Sale 12 70-lb. pigs; S black faced rams . FRANK WILKINSON, 3 miles above Heppner on Willow creek. ltp- CECIL K HEMS Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Stender of Sel dom een and sisters. Misses Annie and Flossie Stender of Heppner, and Mrs. J. E. Crabtree and children of Cuckoo Flats, also Mrs. Fred Linsley of Gooseberry and Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Streeter and family of Cecil had a picnic on Sunday near enough to Board re an that they could lessen the the number of the famous water melons that we hear so much of, but seldom see, in Cecil. Mr. Manning of Pendleton is assist ing W. V. Pedro at Ewing. W. V. is having a fine water system and reser voir buiit. Bath room, hot and cold water, etc., will be added to his house. His men have been bt3?y for several dsys hau!ing lumber from the Tum-A-Lurn lumber yards at lone. Leon Logan and son John of Four Mile were having a rest from their labors on Wednesday visiting Cecil for a change. Leon is patiently wait ing for the rain which "Ain't Going to Rain No More," and repeating at intervals, "Yes, we have got no wheat today." We are glad to hear that T. W. May of Lone Star ranch has so far recovered from his recent serious ill ness as to be able to visit for a few days among his friends in Four Mile, T. W. wiil not take to farming for some time. Henry and John Krebs of The Last Camp left on Monday for Spray where they will receive several hun dred ewes which Krebs Bros, have recently bought. The ewes will be trailed to their pastures at Cecil. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs Clifford Davidson on the arrival of a fine eight and a half pound yirl, brn September 4th, at Willow Creek ranch near Cecil, Dr. Walker of lone was in attendance. Mrs. Walter Com best of Fairview ranch near Cecil joined the M. V. Lofan family on Sunday at The Wil lows and accompanied them to Board man where they spent the day with friends. The farmers in this vicinity hsve all their grvund ready for sowing All declare they will buy, borrow 01 steal, but wheat they must have for seed If we are not to go hungry next KSflon Robert Lowe, youngest son of Mr, and Mrs. T. H. Lows of Cecil, left or Monday morning for Portland where h will resume his studies once more at the Benson Polytechnic, Jack Kytid and daughter. Miss An nie, and Mrs. T. H. Lowe were visit ing on Sunday at Grandview, the hotue of Mr. and Mrs. Al T roe d son near Morgan. Mrs. Jttrk Hi d and daughter, Miss Violet, and son, Jackie, who have ben vimtiiig for some time in Port lantl, ifturn.'d to Hutterby Flats on KHturdtty. Mrs. L. L. Funk and daughter, Mia (irraidme, from the Curtiss ranch, atvotn ttt n ird by M rs. Hons and son of W a wo. we re raiting in Cecil on Moiuiay Mn, Frank Mttddea vf Portland . and Miss Leon Karris of The Dalles were the gue3ts of Misses A. and V. Hynd at Butterby Flats during the week. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Chandler and daughters autoed to Athena on Sun day and spent the day with their friends in the vicinity. E. Switzer of Blackhorse, who has rented the J. D, Brown place near The Willows was doing business in Cecil on Monday. Mr. and Mrs Moore of the Moore Products company, Portland, were doing business around Cecil on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. D. Crowell from the Sullivan place near Morgan were do- ng business in Ocil on Friday. Rev. W. W. Head, pastor of the Congregational church of lone, made a short call in Cecil on Tuesday. J. W. Osborn, Henry Stender, and Walter Pope were all county seat vis itors during the past week. Miss Rboda Beck of Walla Walla will have charge of the Cecil school for the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. Wristen and son of Arlington were calling in our town on Sunday. See Mrs. Herren's fall opening ad in another column. For Rent Rooms, or rooms with board; across street from school house. Enquire this office. tf. For Rent Seven room house with bath; other conveniences on prem ises. See C. A. Minor. For Sale 100 head yearling Ram bouillett bucks. J. C. HOSKINS, Stanfield. Phone 28F3. 6tp. FOR SALE Oliver typewriter No. 7, in good repair. Bargain. Phelps Grocery Co. For Sale A light weight ivory baby cart. Inquire at this office. Pi :3 French Champion Loses First Race, Bnt Teaches Ford to Dance Jlf I I Henry Ford is going to give ofd time dances at his Wayside (Ma..) Inn this winter. He has hired Mrs. H. F. ixnett of Hudson, Mass., to teach him, his wife and their friend, the old steps. Mrs. Ixiv.tt ts now in Detroit to show Mr. Ford how to do the "Doe-see-doe." fee Epin&rd, four-year-old French clisunpaoB, lott tlx first of Itts tfcrs acheduUd race to the American hone, Wiae CoanadW, bwt only by a half length, u shown in the picture of the fcuah. Carryinf iao pooada, the great horse outran tvr and the seat at the field, hat could sot bold a lead over Wiae Counsellor. "THROUGH TICKETS" FOR MOTORISTS! Like a "through ticket," one or two Standard Oil Scrip Books will do for your entire summer mc toring. Just present your Book to dealers, or at Standard Oil Comp any Service Stations wher ever you motor don't . bother with cash. Sold in $5, $io and $20 denom' inations. Get one. STANDARD of QJIAIJTY STANDARD OIL COMPANY f CALIFORNIA) vsn wan rf ae. w5,r?fi!CTj?WfW)-!3 Robinson Crusoe ' Didn't Quit ! . NE of the most persistent advertisers in the history of success was Robinson Crusoe. He knew what he wanted a ship and he put up an ad for one. He flung a shirt on a pole at the top of his island; that, in the lan guage of the sea, was plain to every sea-faring man. PHE circulation was small there was no other medium, but Crusoe kept at it, despite the fact that he got no inqui ries for a long time. He changed his copy as one garment after another was frayed out and finally got what he desired: a ship. CUPP0SE Crusoe had taken down that signal after a time and declared "Advertising doesn't pay." where would he and his story be now? T)UT up your signal and keep it there. Crusoe advertised under very discouraging circum stances. YouVe got a sure thing-it is only nec essary to have the patience, persistence and pluck of Robinson Crusoe-and the good ship "Better Business" will tie up 'longside your pier. The Gazette-Times Morrow County's Newspaper It Is Not Too Early to Think About Christmas Greeting Cards We have a nice line of engraved-in-colors cards for particular people. v