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i. 0 h PAOE FOUR ftrEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, iUTSDFOKU ORlSGOtf. SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 11)15 MEDFOKD MAIL TRIBUNE OKolt,(,K l'UyNAtM, JMItur AN TnoIJI'MNDKNT Nijvkiaji:ii I'l'liMHIirci) KVKIIV AKTKUNOON H.XUIHT HUNDAY 11V Till: MIU'KOUIJ I'JUNTINU CO. orilc Mull Tribute Hiillilltxr, 26-27-23 Nmlli ) Ir KlttM, tclflilionti 15. Tlio DriimcrMIc Tim, Tli" JIimHoi-iI Mull, Tltr Mii1ltnl Tritiums Tim Houtii urn Urruoiilnn, Tli Anhliinit Tribune. SUBSCRIPTION HATES Oih yciitr, by mull , Dun mnliili. liv mill 1'rr nimitli, ilrllwrml b earrlir In Mnlforil, PI'opiiIx, JnckKiinvlllo , mill rcntnil rulnl Hatgnlfty only, by until, iht yi-iir . Wrckly, per yenr 15 00 .no r.o s.oo i so Orflcliil Vmiht of (lip CUV of Mi'.lfonl. Official Paper nf .Inckxnn (Jount. 12iilorcl k Horaiiilclnna mutlur nl Mpilfonl, Oronon, under tin? ncl or Mnrcli 3, 1S1D. Kworn Circulation for 1911. 2fRS. 1'till Irnnvd wire AiocIhIpi1 Press dl- JIUtCllPM. m YEAR'S ISSUE To 11u Kiliter: I Imvo just finished looking over your New Year's edition of tlio Mail Trilmnc. Let mo con gratulate yon on the production. It is n hummer. The people of tiis city nnd of Jnckhon county should how their appreciation for this npor. Xo belter nd vcrtMnj; medium could ho se cured. I Imvo just mailed my conv to California friends, nnd sincerely hope they will sit up"" nnd take notice. If thin city nnd f 4 4 4 4 4 county docs not progress com mercially it will ho no fault of yours. I nm with you in every good work. Most respectfully yours, , J. K. HAWKINS. J fed ford, Jan. 1. 4444 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 OVER THE BACK FENCE (By Elisabeth Yockoy.) Land Bakes' alive, Hero's Nlnotecn-ono-flvc! Who'd thought 'twas time ho should arrive? Hid him conio In. Don't look ro prim, Fcrhups ho'll Ihlnk our eyes grown dim. "What has ho KotT As like as not, A silly boy's ncw-fanj;led thought! Ah, well-a-day, That's what wo sny Each time a Now Year comes this way. i- How brlKht hts star, k AsccndlnK far, ' It suroly cannot bring us war! This strUo ho'll end; -Tho fates forfend Where faith and lovo make each a friend. Nlneteon-one-four Jimt passed tho door;' How slow ha walks his reign Is o'er. Good-bye, old friend; Tils boy you scud, May he, to us, have Jos to lend. COMMUNICATION. I To tho Editer: Will you kindly publish tho follow IiiB reHponso to tho Invitation of criticism of tho charlor? Tho spirit of tho movement which led to tho undertaking calls for a very restricted council, an elective monarchy, with the recall In the back ground. Would not this bo amply provided for with a membership of threo mnnugcrs, elected at large, tho ono receiving tho largest vote to bo thiol manager, tho next assistant chief, (with Immediate succession to tho first place In event If a vacancy)? Tho threo to legislate, and tho chief manager to Imvo all exccutlvo power and tho appointing and removing of all Inferior officials? Would not such u council allow nioro direct government by the peo ple? Yes. Could nit a commission of threo b recalled easily? Yes. Could ono of seven be recalled in nny ciibu? Hardly qyer. Vould not a manager In fact bo better than a nioro foreman for the council, which ho will be under tho charter provisions. Yes, With a council of boen, elected at largo, I see n perpetuation of the old system If divided responsibility, wrangling and cliques, and In tho background a peronnlol pet for whom an offlco Is being in a do. And cumu lative voting Is surely preferable to tho provisions of section 139. II. V. PIATT. John A. Perl UNDERTAIOC Lady AMltat ' JMS 8, DAIITLKXT rhoiw M. 47 Mi 47-M Am1uImm Sortie Dtfr Oqkhm ONE INPUSTRY TRANSFORMED A STATE WHAT sugar bools mean to (ho fanners of Colorado is fully sol forth in tho Opportunity edition of tho Donvor Post, datod Doconibor 110, 10M. From it tho fol lowing facts arc gleaned: "Colorado's hoot sugar crop for 1!)M boats all rocords in value, attaining tho high figure of $15M70,!WO at tho fac tory price, which excludes all freight and other marketing costs. "This industry, the greatest of tho agricultural class, caused tho distribution in tho state of $U,7til,-J'W? all of which went to fanners, labor and for supplies most, of which were purchased here. "To plant, cultivate and garner the crop, $12,-! 52,233 was paid out to farmers and their help, the remainder go ing into faotorv costs. Tho total viold in refined sugar was 432 07-1,000 pounds of a factory worth of .f 1JM70,000." Tt is just fifteen years since tho first beet sugar factory was erected in Colorado by Charles Boettchor, who met ridicule and discouragement from farmers who styled his enterprise, " Boettchor 's dream. '' .Since then the industry has disbursed more than $150,000,000. most of it to the farmers of Colorado. Boot land now sells for $200 an acre, whore before the advent of tho factory it was held dear at 75 an acre. But the benefits have not stopped with the beets. It has resulted in an entire change in the methods of farm ing, a transformation from mossbaek farming to intensive modern farming, to crop rotation and soil improvement. At the close of the fifteenth year of the sugar industry in Colorado there are 134,30S acres of land in beets. The production, 1,720,000 tons. The sugar content has in creased until in 1914 it averages for the northern fields 2 per cent higher than the national average while the yield is fourteen tons to the acre, taking the entire state by and large. The yield brings the growers an average in ColoJ. rado of $u.S0 a ton, or about $71 an acre, at a cost of $-lo, an average profit of $20 an acre. Aside from its primary product, granulated sugar, and the influence it has had in the development of the farm and the education of the farmer, the beet yields throe by-products which are fast revolutionizing the slock feeding in dustry and making efficient the natural change from the range to the farm preparation of cattle and sheep for the niarKet. Tiiese products in tnc order ol uieir ieeuing vaiue arc the tops, the pulp, after the saccharine matter has been extracted from the roots and the molasses. In conclusion, facts and figures are presented to prove that the raising of 10,000 acres of sugar beets will provide a living for 500 families in addition to what the same area supported before. What sugar beets have done and are doing for Colorado they will do for southern Oregon, if the funnel's will help themselves by agreeing to plant the required ucrcugc every farmer at least a few acres. It is up to the funnel's. M. '.J. MAY ROBSON AT PAGE TONIGHT IN' IN COMEDY HAPPIER NEW YEARS. As on the sea of life we sail To find the farther shore, ' . Our reasoning forces do not fail So much as marvel more. The changing seasons come and go; Stui-s in their courses run; The breezes blow and waters flow; ' The moon reflects the sun. Eyes ope and close; life changes form; " We shake with loving fears; Old earth revolves in calm or storm, , The comet reappears. Each' burning sun that brings the dawn Its glorious light evolves, And sends that shining glory on, "While man his problem solves. Light kindly through the ages comes ' ' Toshed itsglory'roiuid; ! -!Mai? njarches on with beuting drums And gory makes the ground. Yet through the flood and waste of war And panic, pain and crime, Man clamors for a brighter star And for a fairer clime. lie has within himself the need Of something far, yet near; He has within himself the seed Of somthing sweet and dear; But men must meet and wash their hands Of selfishness and crimes, Help labor earn the idle lands And homes thereon betimes. Aye, men must meet without a creed And form one creed for all, And cleanse their minds of golden greed And heed the one clear call; The clearing call, the lifting thrill, Right-living ever gives, That proves to man a Source of Will Through which the spirit lives. Then o'er the flood and waste of war. That man himself hath made, Will burst the splendor of a star Whoso glory will not fade: Then peace on earth, good will to men, And love will wrap us 'round, And God himself will smile again, Nor hear war's horrid sound. imAiQY cmvunx a i. Bedford, Dec, 3.0, 1914. " The uUrnclion eoni'iiur to the Puge tonight N .Muy liohton, who hungs it IVtfhiiijj coined v entitled, "Aliir.hn by-tlic Pay." This ploy U an ndap tntiou of the hook of -imilar iiiuue h Julie M. l,iipmnuu, nnd it w lumld ed n furnMiinjr much t licit novel nnd refreshing in I'tinrnetcuntion and situation-. In hook fotm Mi l.ippumnu's Mor win wideh lead, nnd ils wholcMime mill oiininal hu mor won enthuitilie pruie. Martini Slaw son, around whom the story a written nnd the play liuill, is u New York woman, approaching middle age and lidding tu the support of a small family hv going to wealth homes lo clean and scroll. Her sinew d and amusing ciuiimciits on life and her startling practical applications of her philosophy of doing tit once whatever seem" her duty, furnish inniiv uiniis ing complications in (lie coim'd.x. Her charities tire numerous, although her purse is small, and ono of her kind hearted nets brings to her home Claire I.ang, a well-hred gttl, who has failed to win out in the metropolitan struggle for position. .Martha moth ers her as one of her own, and de cides upon a matrimonial career for the girl. This furnishes the basis for a highly original and entertaining plot. The story is prettily told and the romantic side carries a rare charm. The role of Martini is decid edly congenial to Miss Hohsou. Be Weatherwise Whtn you woil in tKe ilia cit The FISH BRAND REFLEX SLICKER Vliprool through n J ihrtoush. Carnol iok un witel nd (ft heavy. Out ptfcr.ttd Htltx EJgti itep wlc Icom tunning in vulxio the fronU overlap nd button. The bat wet weather coat your money can buy. $3.00 EVERYWHERE tCJWESs wrcrAtiwi auuxito J ,1 CaUlol I'll' yA. J. TOWER CO. tlaVtKF HOSTOM man AlezsJY Fil ' 7r SiVlfU TUl? PAT1? One Night MEDFORD'S LEADING THEATRE Monday, Jan. 4 Till INT A- ' T. H A"- Jl fCc& w&&tm i j'mw T!? f&-:mMiPim&i.'sm 1 Bill I k 1 If 7,t i u vcvihk irt 1:1 - j "it"i ih i it i . m i i Fir i &m uw:w i ! Illil 'sl r'iSe-VV 'Jli. II !! ',. ' W.. " rjTV,Aff7AftWM.t . "l -l kUyj'S' .V.ll )rnjamji:. -r-.r . i.sr:A"r--AiaivvAwvj ". " -fxis n f&ffmis'' .assTiasHRr. .w?-- cjRf---3 - - 3- -safe- xS WITH AN ALL-STAR VAUDEVILLE Santo Santucci Wizard of the Accofdeon Warner & White Eccentric Dancers CARMO WITH A NOTABLE COMPANY OF ENGLISH JUGGLERS WAR TIME PRICES: 25c, 50c, 75c and $1. Seat Sale Now On At Theatre THE PAGE One Merry Night T X 9 SATURDAY, J Hi. 4 The Academic Producinn Co. Presents AMERICA'S PREMIERE COMEDIENNE MAY ROBSON In Her Latest Lauglilna Success MARTHA BY THE DAY A Comedy hy Julie M. Llppmann, Adapted from the "Martha' Stories A Popular Book. Delightful Comedy. Cast of Excellence and Beautiful Production Miss Robson At Her, Best PRICES 50c TO $1.50 Seat Sale Dec. 31, Theater, 10 A. M. TIMS IS NOT A MOVlNfl PICTUHH STAR SUNDAY ONLY You should not miss this... A wonderful program HER SACRAFICE One Part THE MAN OF IRON Two Parts DEMON OF THE RAILS With .Miss JleliMi Holmes, the most daring actress in the world. . One Part A Beautiful fttery: GOODBYE SUMMER TIME Two Parts A George Ade Cemedy: Proving that Spongers Are Found In Drug Stores "With apologies to (ho druggists One Part THE PAGE SUNDAY ONLY Mcdford's Loading Theater Matiuoo 2 P. M. Evening 7 o'clock SPECIAL! SPECIAL! SPECIAL! Big Broadway Feature VITAGRAPH MR. BARNES OF NEW YORK In Six Parts This wondorful photo-drama dopictod on tho screon give a remarkable portrayal of this novol. This book by Archibald Olavoring Gunter had a most romark ablo salo. It is a fascinating story and produced by an all-star cast. SPECIAL COMEDY One Part Hear The'Large Page Theatre Orchestra IMPORTANT This great foaturo will only bo shown SUNDAY, Matinee 2 p. m., Evening 7 o'clock. NOTEAnother great bill Wednosday and Thurs clay, "THE MASTER KEY" days, 3Iio School of Modern Method MEDFORD H. II, IIAUMAN II. I, VANGlMMCIl dMaes CollcgQ nulUViifj, 31 Nonh Omiiu St. MM' ('MHSItf Monday, .liinuuiy I I. )AV AND IN HIIOKTIIAND I'rlvulu ami CIuhh IiiHtructlou NIOIIT SCHOOI Call, ToIpiiIiiiiio KiTj or Wrlto for Collppo Joiirnnl,