THE MEDFOKD MAIL TRIBUNE, KlSDjrQRP, OREOON, WEDNESDAY, JEOiniOR 22, :i!)0!).
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Medford MailTribune
PUBU8UKU DAILY BXCIMT SATURDAY.
A conooUUtton of the MeJfor.J Mall, ttstablih4 1SJ9; Uio Southern OrcROU
t&n. (HttlUW 180J; tho Demowatlo Tlmi. rUklUhJ 1S7XJ the Aahlntul Trlb
uno. BtAMlhxt itl, and the UcxUord Tribun. stabUolioU IDOi. ,
Official Paper of the City of Medford.
GEORGE PUTNAM.
Entnrod a poond olewi mutter Novwibw 1, !
Oregon, undr Uia not of Moroh 1, 1S79
Bditor ad ILutacr. .
the pofltofflec st Mnlford,
ne ycr, br mall.
SUBOCUIPTI ON HATES:
.....$5.90 One to with br nuUI or currier.... .60
CONTINUE THE CAMPAIGN.
State Horticultural Commissioner Carson voices the
opinion of every progressive citizen in his desire Iliac ihe
county court of Jackson county make ample appropria
tion to continue the fight against orchard pests and ren
der Professor O'Gara all possible assistance in the onm
pnign to clean up the orchards.
ilr. Carson hits the nail on the head when he says:
"The fruit industry of Jackson county is now lo largo
to he abandoned, and a policy of economy is equal to a
virtual abandonment of the orchards unless every pear
blight germ in the county is destroyed."
It is inconceivable that the county commissioners will
not heed the demands of the county's principal industry
and furnish all the funds needed. In this connexion, a
special levy for this purpose would be good policy.
Professor O'Gara 's campaign against blight may be
compared to the government's campaign against bubonic
plague in San Francisco. It is thorough and . weeping i
and. only by such a campaign can a plague, whether itj
threatens humanity or orchards, be stamped out. The first
cost will necessarily be heavy, but the end justifies dry
expenditure, for the warfare has been so Successful up
to date as to prove the the fact that blight in the Rogue
River valley can, be controled and probably oliiiva:ed.
CO-OPERATION ESSENTIAL.
The State Horticultural society has been regarded lo
cally and with some grounds as a Hood River and "Yil
lamette valley annex. Hence the Rogue River growers
have been conspicuous by their absence.
The time has come, however, when Rogue River should
participate in the proceedings of every horticultural gath
ering in the entire west, and exhibit at every fruit show.
Tlie Rogue River valley has the largest planted orchard I
area of any section of Oregon, and its co-operation is essen-
tial to the complete success of the industiy. Oregon can-1
not afford to ignore the Rogue River, nor the Rogue River
Oregon. " '
As the banner pear section of the northwest, and of
the nation, and as the producer of the finest apples grown, !
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jxogue itiver growers must neucerortn rane advantage 01
every opportunity to push their fruit and advertise their
products. Self interest, if nothing else, demands it.
Attention is called to the. letter published elsewhere
from President Atwell of the State Horticultural society,
inviting the co-operation of Rogue River valley growers,
and it' is to be hoped that local orchardists will respond,
and make the society what it should be, representative of
the entire state, thus securing publicity for its greatest
mnt belt.
NATURE'S WARNING.
Med ford Pcoplo Must Rccofltilzo and
Heed It.
Kidney ills como quietly myster
iously. Hut nntura always warns you
through the untie.
Notice, tho kidney seerolious.
See i tho eolor is unhealthy.
If there are settlings and sedi
ment. Passages too frequent, soantyj
painful.
It's time then to uses Doan's Kid
noy Tills,
To ward off Hright's disease or di
abetes. Doan's havo done great work in
Medford.
A. Z. Pears, 231 Fifth street, Mod
ford, Ore., says: "Since publicly
recommending Doan's Kidney I'illson j
1907, I havo used them occasionally I
and they hnve always brought fino)
results. I was afflicted with severe
! pains in my back and I often found
; it almost impossible to stoop. Tho
kidney secretions passed frequently ,
and this weakness wa a source ofi
much annoyance. Hearing Doan's
Iudnoy Tills highly recommouded,
I procured rt box at Haskin's Drue
Storo and byd by the time I had fin-1
ished tho contents, I could see that ,
they woro the right remedy for my ;
trouble. Gradually tho pains aud
other difficulties disappeared and ,
my health improved. I cheerful' v
recommend Doan's Kidney Pills to '
ovory one afflicted with kidney com- i
plaint." I
For sale by all dealors. Price 50
cents. Foster-Milburu Co., Huffalo.
New York, sole agents for tho Unit
ed States.
Remember tho namo Doan's and
tako nq other.
Tho city of Jacksonville, tho busi
ness men of Jacksonville aud die
citizens of Jacksonville havo bad
their exporicuco with n cheaper
form of light than electric light sev
eral years ago. Before considering
a cboapcr form of light got tlicn ex
perience 210
A Christmas
Dinner Suggestion
GOOD GOVERNMENT.
A public official that renders faithful, efficient service
for his constituents, and sacrifices many hours of his time
for the public good without a penny of recompense is
rarety in any city. When with faithfulness is combined
progressiveness and alertness for public good, one has
found nearly the ideal public servant let his personality
be what it may.
Medford has been fortunate during the past year in
having this type of men in office. For almost the first
time, complete harmony has reigned in the city adminis
tration, with the result that an enormous amount of work
has been accomplished, and a program of public improve
ment been carried out never before attempted m a city
the size of Medford.
For the good of the city in general it is to- be hoped that
the present councilmen will be unanimously re-elected,
that no chance may be taken of introducing an element of
discord, or of blocking the wheels of progress.
It will be hard to explain the candidacy of opponents.
if any there be. Why, when the interests both of the citv
and the ward, are being looked after so well, should nny-
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oons aesire me tnanKiess tasKf
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO THE CHILDREN FROM THEIR BISHOP
Someone describes a family wh ich consisted of a mother and two
children. Hearing as sho thought tho footsteps of her favorite, the
mother called out, "Is that you, darling?" She reecived tho reply, "No,
mother, it's only me." In our Heavenly Father's family, dear children,
thoro is no such thing ns favoritism; and when God told his angel to say
to tho shepherds, on the first Christmas morning, "Unto you is born this
day, in tho city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ tho Lord," IIo meant
that joyful message to sound all down tho ages until reached your ears. IIo
ia your bauviouB, wnolJy yours, just as much as if there were no one elso
in all the world. This should make you very, vory happy, and joyful; for
uo is your nest uanstmas jprt. TJie uttlo baby Lorn in Bothlehem waB not
raorely a local Jeans, but "tho light that lightoth every man that comoth
into the world." Our dear Lord Jesus was not merely the Son of a Vir
gin of Palestine. He was tho Son of Man, the perfect Son of Humanity
for all ages. In a very real sense yon may Bee that glad and happy Child
as truly as the shepherds saw Him. "How can this be?" do you say? Ho
Las told you, "Blessed nre tho puro in heart; for they shall see God." Our
blessed Lord promises to all who nro pure in heart that they shall boo Him
now, in tho timd of this mortal life, not oneo in a lifetime, but as longer
as life shall last. Pray and strivo for purity of heart; bo simplo, bo nat
ural, be yourself, and tako your Soviour at His word; and you will havo
tho merriest Christmas a child of God can havo. Lovingly,
Your friend and Bishop,
- f . CHARLES SCADDING, Bishop of Oregon.
Gold and
Filled
Diamonds
Watches
Jewelry
Cut Glass
Toilet Articles
All new and complete lino. All our
goods engraved free.
George. A Butt
WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER,
135 W. Main Street, Medford, Oregon
For the Best
In harness, saddles, whips,
.obes, tents, blankets, wag
on sheets, axle grease and
gafl cure, as wen as all kinds
J. G. Smith
314 E. Mn.
AS e ect Line
of
Ladies'
Purses and
Handbags
AT COST
Herman Bros.
317 . Seventh St,
OYSTER SOUP
BOAST TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY
SAUCE
SHRIMP OR LOBSTER SALAD
MASHED POTATOES
BAKED SWEET POTATOES
RJCE AND STUFFED OLIVES
PLUM PUDDING MINCE PIE
ORANGES FRESH PINEAPPLE
MIXED NUTS RAISINS
Rex Grocery
"One Price to Everybody"
ChildrensFeltSlippers
at $1.00
"Would certainly (Might thai, little daring
of yours, for it's a fact almost every child
takes a keen enjoyment in having those lit
tle accessories, just as much and sometimes
more than toys.
AYo also havo a complete line of I'Vlts in
tho famous Alfred Oodjro linethe host in
the world, as is conceded hy all experienced
shoe men.
HASKINS for HEALTH
and
HOLIDAY
GOODS
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The Helping Hand
An Eloctrlo-llghtod Window
lo a holplng "nnd Incronuod
tauslnoflo. It oxtonda for you tho
glad hand of business fellowship
to ovory poaslblo oustomor. A
woll llghtod otoro Insldo and out,
makos good frlondn, and good
frlonda mnko good customoro.
Our oxport can show you tho bOBt
and choapost mothoda of sign and
Window lighting. 'Phono for him.
ROGUE RIVER
ELECTRIC COMPANY
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G. L. DAVIS, President
I. XIEDERMEYER, Vice-President.
i. 13. WA ICEMAN, Cashier.
L. L. JACOBS, Asst. Cashier
FARMERS AND
FRUITGROWER'
BANK
CAPITAL STOCK $50,000.00
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Medford, Oregon
The Finest Furnished Banking House
- in Southern Oregon
Open December 23
We cordially invite your inspection
and solicit your patronage