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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 5, 1933)
TWELVE BEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNT5, MEDFORD, OREGON, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1933, REPEAL SHIFTS THE SCENES Exit, Prohibition... As Curtain Falls on Nation's 13 Year Experiment mMUtwtt. Ml I hi I itti ui I tiui I ill I imt hi mhm im 1 1 tm at AT ROTARY MEEHNG Because of th growing Interest In school financial affairs, th Med ford Rotary club invited C. R. Bowman, county school superintendent, to dla- ou the county schools at today's luncheon at the Hotel Medford. Mr. Bowman's inter ting talk clarified many point Wrhtch hare been In question by people of thla commun ity and his intensely interesting ad dress was enthusiastically received by th Rotarlan. In the course of his talk, the speaker pointed out the advantages which might be derived from the passage of the county school law, which calls for a more simplified and efficient administration of the county school funds through the consolidation of 70 districts Into one unit. Our present complex system of scores of districts tend to a less businesslike and Intelligent handling of school affairs and a greatly added administration and tax distributing cost, in the opinion of Mr. Bowman, State aid for schools was also urged by Superintendent Bowman, who also reviewed the present sources of school maintenance funds and ex plained how a more equitable distri bution of the tax load might be ef fected if state school funds were available. The state, according to the speaker, is In a position to raise funds through - diversified sourses while now the burden Is placed al most entirely upon the local prop erty owner. Following Mr. Bowman's interest ing talk, Glen Smith, acting chair man of the meeting, and Hamilton Pat ton. Rotary program chairman, conducted an Informal forum in which members of the club discussed points brought up by Mr. Bowman. (Continued flora page one) .me government hu quietly done soma rehiring of employee lately, al though moat of those reemployed am newcomers to the aervloe, and not those laid off during the econ omy wave. Certain salaries have been railed also. One Important assistant In the NRA haa gone from ,6000 a year to ,8500 in a few months by changes In classification. Vet f ram to Meet "Ail veterans of the civil, Sanlsh-Amerlcan and World vara, who have had their disability allowsnce or compensation out or dis allowed, or In any way have felt the By NOEL THORNTON. NEW YORK (AP) Repeal I Prohi bition passes , . another era begins , nineteen ststes reclaim liquor . sow. the cavalcade of a nation turning away from 13 years of legal dryness. With a kaleidoscopic flickering, the scenes psss In review from bootleg gers to moonshiners, revenue evasions to taxes, speakeasies to ssloons, gin to whisky. Rome "Speaks" to Continue. Surprising are the number of New York speakeasies the city supported 32.000 that plan to continue doing business without a license . . . Moon shiners announce they will be doing business In the same old mountain glen, but will put out a better grade of corn . . Helen Morgan la the only one of the famous hostesses of the speskeaay era still reigning on Broad way. For the first time since 1030, the bartenders' ball will be an event of the winter season . . . License fees in New York are 1200, whether It be a battered Bowery bar or a luxurious Park avenue sslon . . . That piquant flavoring of Scotch is acquired by curing the malt with peat smoke. Drink Mixers Planning. Drink mixers, with snow in the offing, are limbering their elbows to Prohibition enutt, and American old look forward to the new era, T stltutlonal ban on liquor will prom and add newrevenues. In brief, that as they pointed to the bootlegger, tn gangster and the killer all a part of toss' together one of Prof. Jerry Thomas' fsmous "blue blazers" a heady concoction of whisky, sugar, hot water and fire . . . New Orleans already has back Its Ramos' gin fizz, but what of Old Absinthe bouse? . . . Phsrmsclsts claim that really good whisky must be aged In wood four years and contain 44 to S2 per cent alcohol. Th alte of New York's famous Bel mont bar Is now a beer gsrden and the bar Itself has been set up In the basement of a suburban New Yorker's mansion . . . The domestic production of whisky tn 1010 was 82 million gal lons . . . The stock of legal whmky In 1832 was only slightly over IS million gallons, or lust enough to trickle over nine weeks. Cocktails to Wine? Al Capone, czar of prohibition rum runners, hslled repeal In his prison cell at Atlanta . . . Imbibing connois seurs predict that Americans will turn from cocktslls to wine . . . Westervtlle, Ohio, horn, of the anti-saloon league, la still dry . . . During prohibition. blade of the federal ax by the so called Dconomy Act,' are requested to meet at the Eaglea' hall, Wednes day at 8 p. m.," aocordtng to notice Issued today. ' . . Hunting Sunday A group of local men, L. Pennington, H. W. Conger, Alex fits-vena and Dick Kay, spent Sunday In the Klamath region, duck hunting, and brought back a large number of canvasbacks, It was re ported today. Mr. Conger, who got close to the limit, said that ths lske was frozen, so they hunted on the river. ... Mr. com Returns O. M. Ooss of this city returned her todsy from Portland, where he hss been a patient In a medical clinic. Sensational Shoe Sale Starts WEDNESDAY, 9:00 A. M. Continuing our policy of a complete clean-up each season on all merchandise, tomorrow all Fall and Winter Shoes go on sale at prices that will save you money. And better yet, you have most of the winter season left to wear them. Another good reason why you should buy two or three pairs . . . Shoes always make an acceptable Christmas Gift! LOT NO. I Spike and military heel pumps. Military heel ie and straps In both black and brown. Not all sizes in each style. Values to $3. Sale price $1.89 LOT NO. II Suede and kid pumps, with spike heels. Black and brown. Also ties in kid and suede with military heels. Values to $4. Sale price $2.49 LOT NO. IV 8turdy school oxfords. Some styles with kiltie tongue. Several styles to choose from. Values to $ 3. Sale price $1.89 LOT NO. Ill Our better shoes in pumps, ties and straps. Suede, suodc and kid combina tions and all kid. Black and brown. Values to $5. Sale price $2.89 LOT NO. V Famous Robin Hood Kiddie Shoes. Both dres and sturdy sorvice stylos. Priced to save you money. $1.25 to $2.95 LOT NO. VI House and Boudoir Slippers. Fifteen different styles and color combinations to choose from in leather, faille and sheep-lined comfys. Sale price 95 TheBandBox&ShoeBox The Store That Saves You Money MILLINERY and READY-TO-WEAR at VERY SPECIAL PRICES During This Sale, n Inking a backward glance at the heir hope Is that removal of the con ote temperance, decrease lawlessness was the argument of the repeallsts, 0 speakeasy, the tax-evading liquor the prohibition picture. night clubs sold spurious champagne for $17 a quart It was Just apple cider charged with fizz which cost 80 cents a quart to manufacture. Thousands of still existent speak easies, their proprietors wondering whither, whither, now? . . . Izzy Ein stein, moat colorful of dry raiders, is a ball bond agent . . . The Associa tion Against the Prohibition amend ment estimated that 200,000 gallons of hard liquor was consumed annu ally while the 18th amendment ruled. Bars, Bars, More Bars. San Antonio's historic Buckhorn sa loon, with sliver daUars In the floor, became an effete curio shop . , . The ancient Waldorf-Astoria bar, made of Santo Domingo mahogany boards, was chopped to bits and given to sentimental souvenir seekers In 1920 . . . The first of Manhattan's new bars under repeal Is a black glass and silver affair. Illuminated by glow of concealed lights, and cost 930,000. 1 M - I Union And-freeze pnttcti to 40 below It is most economical. One nil lasts all wiotei.NoD-corrosivetomeul. rubber, or lacquer. Does not evaporate. Will not clog radiator. Guaranteed by Union OU Company. PRICE 93.00 PER GALLON Service includes tightening hose connections, cleaning radiator, repair ing minor leaks. At all Union Service Stations, Inc., and hundreds of lade pendent Dealers. ONE FILL LASTS ALL WINTER, FILL UP TODAYI The Christmas Store Jewelry Gifts For Everyone AN IDEAL GIFT For Your Friends... a Box of Fruit For YOU. ..Reduced Shipping Costs What better gift than a box of new season apples and pears? What better way to send them than by Railway Express, insuring speed, safety and economy now that shipping rates have been materially reduced? When our representative takes charge of your shipment he gives you a receipt covering liability up to $50. To prove delivery we take a receipt double-barrelled protection for you. New Hallway Express Charges to Stations In the following Statttai 10-lb. Package) 35c Standard Box $1.00 California, Idaho, Montana, NsTsd. Oregon, Utah, snd Washington 10-lb. Package) 33c Standard Box U0 Arisona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming 10-lb. Package 40o Standard Box $1.40 Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Sooth Dakota 10-lb. Packaga 43c Standard Box $1.80 Arkansas, Illinois, lows, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin 10-lb. Package 43c Standard Box $1.80 Alsbams, Indiana, Kentucky, Lonistana, Michigan. Missis sippi, Ohio and Tanneases 10-lb. Package SOc Standard Box $3.00 Connecticut, Dataware, Dial, of Columbia, Fionas, Oeonjria, Mains, Maryland, Massachusetts, Net. Hampshire. N.w ( Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania. Rhode Island, South Carolina. Vermont, Virginia and Wesl Virginia IVMfM et Standard Bow of Ap&aa t. SO ioo. - Paara 45 A. Proportionately tow Rates en Smaller Packages. Rates Include Pick-up and Delivery Service Within Prescribed Lfmfts SERVING THE NATION FOR 94 YEARS RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCY, Inc. NATION. WIDE RAIL AND AIR SERVICE Gift Suggestions From the Main Aisle Fitted Bags If you are looking for a gift that will long be remember ed a useful, practical gift. Olve her a fitted traveling case. These of top grain cowhide In the 18- or 31-ln. are Ideal. Each case la silk lined and completely fitted. $995to$1695 M I MATURE LOOM One of the most faaclnat Ing glfta In the store. A miniature weaving loom. Not a toy, but a real honeat-to-goodneu loom that weav es a strip of cloth of any length snd from 6 to 13 Inches In width . . . Many are used for the weaving of scarfs and other articles. Complete stock of yarns al ways In stock. TWO SIZES and 5". A' Boxed Stationery Stationery the always wel come gift Select now from our complete stocks of beau tiful boxed papers and en velopes. All from the House of Montag, supreme makers of fine stationery. 49c w French Kid Gloves A delightful gift. Trench kid gloves. These we offer at $3.98 a pair are In sltp-on and fancy cuff styles. Blue, black, brown and blue and eel gray. All sices. MEDFORD 'S CHRISTMAS STORE December Sale of DRESSES A Pre-Holiday Clearance of This Season's Finest Silks ... Wools and Combinations at Greatly Reduced Prices! . . . Values to $19.50 in Fall and Winter Frocks Ths December Sals of dresses offers s most unususl oppor tunity to buy a lovely ntw dress st a big saving. This group at $16.50 Includes dress es of light weight wools, crepes, satins, cantons and combina tions In tile, red, green, black, navy and browns. Half and reg ular sizes to choose from, $ 1 65.0 Values to $12.50 in Fall and Winter Frocks IMIIMIIIIIMIIIMIII $398 pr. illiHilMIIHelMMI't, 11 Another sensational value In beautiful Pall snd Dlnter frocks. 60 dresses sult sble for street and afternoon wear at 19.96. These good-looking affairs are tail ored from light-weight wools, triple sheers, fsllle silks and combinations, sizes 14 to 43. $995 Mann's Second Floor Bring the Kiddies to Toy land Mann's Second Floor MHMtMMllltllttlllltllllllMMtllllllHMnUtlMMMIMItllMIMMIItllMIIIIII IMMIMHMIIIIIKIMIrlllltlllMIHIII If She Has Modern Ideas Give Her Beautiful All Silk Theme Hose! If you are thinking of giving "Her Hosiery this Christmas, make It Beautiful "Theme." Thla fine stocking comes tn all weights and shades and la finished as fine as any silk stocking can be. Theme Silk Hosiery Is exclusive at Mann's. Ask to see Theme the next time you are in the store. $00to.$l95 Hosiery Main Floor We Suggest a Gift Box of Three Pairs tlllltMIHHIHItllMH'OMI lllllltltlltMlltilM KiiitiitiitiiHimiiii Men Like These ROBES They Make an Ideal Christmas Gift! What man or younjj man would not like a beautiful Robe for Chrtstmns? Especially one of thwe fine wool flannels In either plain or striped. Colors to select from are blue, tan, brown and maroon. Sizes small, me dium and large. Mcn'i Section Main Floor Spreads For Gifts! 4 88xl05-incb Rayon Bed Spreads A besutlful Christmas gift one of these 88x 10J Inch rayon Bed spreads at 13.98 esch. They come In psstel shades snd hare a cord-slierred flounce. Choice of rose, blue green snd orchid. SPECIAL $298 Regular $3.49 4 SHOP EARLY MEDFORD S CHRISTMAS STORE i in m i, H ii , tt imt it 4 SHOP EARLY
