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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD. OREftOX, THURSDAY. .TUXE 14. 102S. PAGE THREE E t !S HIT IN EYE BY ; BACK; TALKED TO A TOY TORPEDO DEAF AUDIENCE , Frank Roothliy, ase 11 yearn, of I'rospfit't, lit-s in the Sacred Heart hospital, his rlsht eye mangled ami torn and his sight imiier-ileil, as the result ol the explosion of a toy torpedo Wednesday eveninff about t:) o'clock. It was the first pre Vourtb of July casualty of the year in the Kofciie River valley. 1 oothhv. with a number of other youths of his own a-e, wait play ing in the road. The injured boy threw the torpedo against a rock. Theie was a flash and roar. Hooth by screamed in pain and sank to the ground. A bit of rock, or for i.'isn article In the torpedo, h.id been hurled into his eye, leaving a jagged wound. His playmates rushed for help. He was brought to this city in an auto by his parents, James lirievi' f I'rospect meantime tele-nhnnfr-? Or. J. J. Emmons. The injured boy arrived abouta midnight when an emergency operation was performed. There is a chance re moval of the eye will be unneces sary, but his vision, it is feared, will always be impaired. Every resource of medical science is he in lined in his behalf and today Uoothby was reported as resting "as weil as could he expected." The torpedo that maimed the lad was decorated with the na tional colors, and labeled "Victory." Thev ifr exploded by throwing against a hard object, make a tre mendous amount of noise for their size, and are in high demand among the boys. Ju.Iko William M. Ci.lv iff. pin, iM'or, has returned frnm an ex t ended visit with his .-on Vance at : 1-os Angeles, where he made the most novel speech of 60 years or : more, of oratorical practice. He addressed a deiif and dumb audi ence, fur the first time in his life. ;In order for Judge I'olvig to he a success in the speech, it was neces- 1 sary for him to get an Inch trimmed off his mustache, so his audience could determine what he jWas Miying. hy reading his lips. j . fter t he opening remarks. j Judge Cnlvig asked those present if they knew what he was saying, and all hut four raised their hands. j He says it was the most attentive (and appreciative audience he ever( I addressed. I Judge I'olvig also made speeches j before several clubs, ami talked extemporaneously to a number of j movie queens he met on a tour of the studio. s j His grandson. T'Into, Jr., re turned with him and will visit here this summer. 4 E E TO END FRIDAY A crowd of women, young and old. married and single attended the third class of the free cooking school conducted by Miss Victoria Warner at the'.l'resbyterian church and sponsored by the Southern Oregon !as company and the .Mail Tribune. This afternoon's session was one of the most interesting1 of the series .which will end tomorrow ufternoon at 4:30. Mosaics demonstrating methods f preparing a fish dinnep with de licious lemon pudding and' pine r.pple desserts. the expert cook gave Mime helpful hfnTs on how to keep husband in a good humor by serv ing all ractive menus. Her la I Us lire especially instructive. Dressed in a nent white apron and surrounded by several bou quets of flowers Miss "Warner ex , pressed just what. she advocated, color and beauty in the kitchen. Samples of whatever is prepared each day are served to the guests. Copies of all recipes are also given out at the beginning of the classes. , Although she uses u Tappan fias range, good results may be obtain ed by using any other kind of heat. Tomorrow afternoon, the last day of the school, will feature sev eral different kinds of cakes and icings. A Tappan model, WtiSfi will be auctioned to the highest 1idder during the session. liids have been coming in each day and much interest created among the women. .Music furnished by an Kiectrola from the Palmer Music house en tertains the guests during intermis sion and before and after demon strations. , y. After leaving here Miss Warner, -A is a graduate of the University : Wisconsin, will conduct a sim- An auto traffic count on the Pacific highway at the fairgrounds yesterday from'ti a. m. to 10 p. m., by A. Fl. Sunderman for the state traffic department, revealed that a total of 3.12:! automobiles pass ed by during that time, including !MU machines from out of state points, and exclusive of 2!) auto stages and several motorcycles. of the !Mn maehines from out of stale points, cars came from all sections of the nation, including motorists from Maryland, Nt;v York, Illinois, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Nevada, Colorado, Texas, Wyoming, Montana, lirit ish Columbia, Kansas, Alabama and other states. The majority of j the cars, however, came from j Washington and California, with . the latter state considerably In the lead. Sunderman, the official counter, was of the opinion today that many of the middle western tour ists were settlers in search of op portunities in Oregon. SALT CREEK REGION 'f!ir school under the dire J lie Ashland Tidings a (f Ashland, beginning T""V NJune J!. ction of and the Mmithern Oregon (las company at next Tuesday, John K. 1 tarrison of the Mea I dows district was in the city tijduy. i with a sample of mercury which he i extracted :from his cinnabar hpld j ings on Salt creek. Ho says that j an assay shows the cinnabar to run 47 per cent mercury, nnd that it is one of the richest cinnabar finds ' in a long time, in this vicinity, lie i has uncovered a 50-foot ledge, and is making plans for its develop ment at an early datet. I Another Wow Tor Father. SAN FHANCISCO, June 14. iA) Mrs. Iluth Ifobeck, University of California student. Obtained an nulment of her marriage to Oeorge llohcck, engineer, because he want ed her to go to Stockton and keep house instead of continuing her studies at the university. The court said a husband should encourage an ambitious wife instead of try ing to force her into a life of "kitchen drudgery." k fast tem I iii - tr"M IT'S ALL TODAY NEW -f DASHING, DARING VWW i I OFFICER IN rVtV lOfi y I A DRAMATIC l!&5il if Mttsfclw ' ' ,, PICTURE OF $rtfOXy ! , SACRIFICE rll '" ) AdolpheMenjou -Pi IIIh life the wage for a woman's I I I K , ; J Km honor, a man's lire. Meujou will j . Jl fascinate you as the clashing of- 1! I fkT S fleer, the Idol of women, the I I iMvEMT lover of one woman. Here Is hi-t t I $JsM greatest dramatic picture- in fi I fct&YX months, h I UK; Also- f t I Si I Rothermel's I Good Added E "ttelB ... Short Fe.turts ' U T l i Mu'e J Usual Admisiioi Ua, j All Silk PONGEE 12 niomme, first" quality, government stamped, all silk, Japanese P o n g e e, natural only. Priee the vanl 39c BUYING MOST WE BUY FOR LESS CD 4 hl IW1 H "where savings are greatest. North Central at Sixth ANATOtWDE INSTITUTION' n.. SELLING MOST WE SELL FOR LESS Phone 245 Pay Day OVERALLS Made of 2.20 blue denim, cut extra full all over, triple stitched, six pock ets. All sizes up to ' 54. One price. $1.29 TIMELY VALUES- IN TUNE WITH THE SEASON NO "SALES" HERE, BUT LOW PRICES EVERY DAY If we conducted so-called "Sales", with their bewildering up-and-down shifting of prices and their "Come Early" for best choice and their disappointments because of "all sold out" we could never give you the kind of service you are entitled to and that we insist on giving. . ' It is our plan instead, to sell you Quality Goods only priced as low as possible from the da y we buy the goods, but NEVER to buy goods for a Special Sale. And indications are most convincing that our customers like our Non-Sale policy our consistently low prices our Day-in-and-Month-out plan of LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR Frocks for Summer Needs Are Varied in Type Every kind of summer frock has found its way into our department do come in and select the ones that sat isfy your needs it can be done for very little! $9.90- $14.75 Flat Crepe Chiffon Georgette A wide variety of ma terials, fashions plain ' and printed frocks for every hour of the day and night 1 The prices . arc unbelievably) , moderate, too. ' Appealing Style and Price Tempt the Discriminating and the Thrifty Alike ,. . . ! : - i' i' The search for a smart coat within yoifi means ends in our coat department here are the season's approved models, the kind of a coat you are proud to wear and the prices are typical of the savings you are accustomed to find here. 7f$9.90-$14.75 Popular Fabric Modish ' Styles Range of Sizes Smooth broadcloth finishes, kasha and silks of various hinds scarf collars, fur cuffs a variety of good styles and a wide range of sizes. A satisfaction that lasts is fashioned into every garment. Bloomers Fine quality, lec trimmed rayon hlooincrs in nssortod pastel. shades. The excel lent' texture of the rnyon makes Hiis iin extraordi nary value at our low price. 98c Luggage "Vaeationland" is not far away." If you contemplate a trip this summer, our Huhstanfiiil savings on high-grade Inline will interest you. ' Wc invite your inspection at any t into. Bandeaux A luce-trimmed crepe dc chine hraxsicTe designed especially fop x u m ni e r wear. The quality will tic li(?ht, nti well as the price. Rayon Hose Silk and rayon. Fine Kauze hose in the season's most wanted shades. Knvcl-stop, with mercerized heel and toe. Pair, 49c Half Socks A splendid assortment of fancy colors in half socks., Fine Kauze rayon and lisle in all sizes. Our price run fie is varied enough to suit every purse. 19c 25c Summer Hats Large lints, medium lints and small hats they are all here in a smart assort ment of colors, shapes and straws. I'riecd, $1.98 $2.98 Color and Quality Are of Particular Importance o In Your' Silk Hosiery From the top of her head to the tip of her toes, the smart woman or miss plans her costume as an ensemble. Clear, evenly knit, pure silk hosiery is essential in the color scheme it must blend with the frock or coat and probably match the accessories. Our numbers are helps to smartness, inexpensively! No. 449 Pure Silk, Lisle Top No. 447 Pure Silk-to-the-Top No. 455 Chiffon Silk-to-the-Top Three numbers to take care of three distinct needs pure silk with lisle top and medium weight pure silk to the top fur general wear "and lovely sheer hose for drcss-up. You can , buy them here for only. pair. Your New -Suit Should Reflect Your Own Ideas. Be Sure and See Th ese at An Ideal Vacation Set "Jaciel" Face Powder Compact and Puff Conveniently Packed The delicate fragrance and natural shades of Jaciel face powder have made it the favor ite of thousands of women now, with this new set, they can carry their favorite powder in this loosepowdcr compact. A large size box of face powder, a velour puff and an attractive enamel vanity, all for "I Wish We Could Get Out of Debt' ' Many families voice this complaint, month after month, and yet keep right on saying "Charge it" , instead of, "I'll pay for it now." Being free from debt, and able to look the future squarely in the face, is a big factor in success. No one does good work when they are worried about over-due payments, and if unemployment comes it can be faced much more easily when there are no bills coining in. That is one of the most important ways a J. C. Penney Company Store serves the community. We can save you a small sum on every purchase, and .keep you out of debt at the same time. Extra Pants if Desired ; $5.90 "The Collegiate" Kaa excel lent Style without being ex- treme; it has Good Tailoring, Unusual Patterns and Depend able Quality, This -model is developed espe cially for young men from Wool Twist Fabrics and Cassimerea in the newest novelty effects. New Grays New Tans Fancies Novelties Mixtures, anything you want. Just the suit for young men in College, Higb, School or in Business. Plenty of Other Suits for -Men and Young Men, $19.75 to $34.7S Union Suits Nainsook athletic union suits in nil sizes, lili to 4(i. A full cut,. earefiiUy tai lored 1 1 1 tii ii suit, low in price, hih in quality. 49c Overalls A full cut bib overall in the high back style. Sizes 32 to 4(5. A re markable value at 89c Men's Shirts Plain white or finnred patterns in broadcloth shirts with eollars at tached. Sizes U to 17. Oet your summer's supply here at these savinf; prices. 98c "Thermos" Lunch Kits White Broadcloth Shirts Splendid Value Low Priced Collar-Attached or Neck Band Well made from full 1 44 k 76 count broadcloth of staunch, enduring quality ; cut full. Every man needs- a! pood supply of white shirts for Summer. The.. 'ideal shirt for bustness,- outing or vacation wear.i 1 he collar-attached style have one or two pockt Low priced at A lunch kit with holder for one pint vacuum' hot-' tie. Our price for kit, 49c Vacuum Bottles, ea.'..79 $1 We have to produ values, t Of, T, '0 Om 79c moden