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3JEDF0RD MJIL TRIBTJ5TE. MEDFOttD, OREGON. FRIDAY. MARCIT 9. 103?. PAGE THREE REPEAL CAUSED CRIME DECREASE AH But Denmark Have Tried Sortie Form of Prohibition And Later Dropped it No Bars in Norway By LEE WINSOX LONDON, Eng. (UP) Swedish alppers are spied upon; Danish drink era can have as much as they can hold; Norwegian noggins are aold by the government; the Finns tound that total prohibition wouldn't work, and Imbibing In Iceland will soon be legal again. With the exception of Denmark, all the Scandinavian countries have tried total or partial prohibition. After varying periods of enforcement all of them have abolished It. According to one authority, in Fin land and Iceland, where, total prohi bition prevailed, drunkenness waa worst. Norway, which for a time had only light wines and beer, was second on the If At. Sweden with a permit system, followed, and Den mark, with practically no restrictions! whatever, had the least amount of drunkenness of the five countries. Denmark might be considered the drinking man's Mecca. The liquor la good, there la plenty of It, and you can get it at practically any hour of the day or night. There Is Just one flaw, It la expensive. And the high cost keepe down the volume of con sumption., which Is what the govern ment wants. Before the war, Aqua. Vita, the Scandinavian equivalent for whisky, which Is the purest of spirits, sold In Denmark for about 13 cent a bottle. Since that time, howover, the government has steadily raised the tax until it is now more than (2.50 a bottle, while Imported whisky la proportionately higher. A bar can open In Denmark at 0 o'clock In the morning. If the owner wants to get up that early, and It needn't close until midnight. Nlg.ht clubs and hotels are permitted to serve 34 hours a day, with the ex ception of Sunday. From 1917 to 1937 Norway had partial prohibition. When the legis lation was first Inaugurated It was decided to let nothing be sold with more than 14 per cent alcohol. Later this waa raised to 34 per cent, and eventually the system was abolished by an overwhelming vote of the peo ple. The liquor trade Is now a govern ment monopoly. The shops 'which retail both spirits and wines are run by tfie government, which takea about 35 per cent profit. Prices are higher than formerly and drunken ness baa decreased sharply since the country went totally wet again. There are no bars and never have been In Norway. Hotels and restau rants are allowed to serve all manner 1 of drinks with meals, but usually j close about 1 o'clock. The retail ! liquor shops close early cn Saturdays, so that the workmen may not spend all their weekly wages in liquor pur chases. Sweden controls the liquor con sumption of her citizens by means of the Bratt system, which is almost comparable to Henry Ford's parental attitude toward his employes, except that the Swedes are allowed to drink a prescribed amount. Intending Imbibers ir.ust first sat isfy the liquor control authorities that their financial position and per sonal character are su-h as to war rant their having a liquor pass book. Upon presentation of this at a liquor shop they are entitled to buy four liters (about six quarts) per month. The government does not bother much about the wine question, for in this northern country the bulk of spirits consumed are of the hard variety. If the liquor control board thinks an applicant's finances are not suf ficient to stand the purchase of the maximum allowed, his ration is cut proportionately. If he offends against the regulations, by evasions or drink ing to excess, he Is liable to lose his permit. Total prohibition prevailed in Fin land from 1919 until 1932, and in Iceland for 18 years. In Finland now all type of liquor are sold by a private company which is a mo nopoly under government control. In Iceland, although they have voted for repeal, it will probably be an-! other year before the necessary leg- j Islstlon to permit liquor sales will j have been passed. I In all the Scandinavian countries j which tried out prohibition, total or partial, the resulting conditions wero comparable to those which arose un der American Volstead ism. Smug gling became a national industry, along with bootlegging. Crime In oreacd, and corruption among police and politicians became general. WhUe there Is still considerable smuggling, a certain amount of bootlegging and Illicit manufactur ing owing to the, generally high prices, it does not compare with for mer conditions, nnd drunkenness and genursl crime have shown a marked decrease. Bright Spots (By United Press.) Montgomery Ward & Co. reports February sales of tl5.4ai.893, up 52.2 per cent from February, 1933. Stewart-Warner corporation report, February sales of $1,284,776. up 149 8 per cent from the corresponding 1933 month. Hazel-AMas Qlnajt Co. earns IMS nt profit of S3.701.020, against $1,933. 784 in 1932. Walgren company reports February sales of $4,079,759, against $3,248,371 in February. 1933, up 25.6 per cent. The growing of cotton In India dates further back than written history. STEVEXSON, WsAh.. March 9. VP) Police of the northwest were todiy flaked by Sheriff A. P. Gordon of Skamania county to arrwt Fred Weaver, si Lis Tom Laroux, for ques tioning In connection with tho fatal shooting last month of William, Zow- istowftkl, a farmer rwar Prlnule. Zowlstowskl wa mortally wounded February 17 when he went Into hi chicken house to Investigate a dis turbance. An unldentltied a-vntlant fired three bullet Into his back aud escaped without being seen. Zo vl- L. "So I Changed To the Peerless" "I made my first purchase at the Peerless because of the Big Savings offered. Now I am convinced that Low Price is not the only feature. I like to trade there because I am patronizing local industry. Their meats are STATE INSPECTED, too." Phone 603 FREE DELIVERY at 8, 10, 2 and 4 Hamburger Made from Inspected Moats. No Cereal. 4 lbs. 25c Smelt Fresh Daily 6 lbs. 25c Sausage Fresh Ground 3 lbs. 25c Smoked Picnics, sugar cured Bacon Squares, mild cure . . . ib. 14 Rump or Prime Rib ROAST Boned & tied. 4 " No waste. Lb... I 55C Fancy HENS Dry picked, no leghorns lb. 20c Pure Lard 4 lbs. 35c BULK PICKLES Sliced Sweet Dills, Sweet Gherkins, India Reli3b, Ripe Olives Pint 20c Sweet Mix PICKLES Pint 15c Beef Roast Dandy Pot Roast lb. 8c Veal Roast Shoulder Outs lb. 9c Shortening 4 lbs. 33c STEAKS, Sirloin, Rib, Small T-Bone, Tender Beef 11 "1 Oi FRANKFURTERS, Bologna or Liver Sausage ..... Ab 1 d 72c , Fresh Oysters, large Willapas, qt. 43c Pnt -22c Veal Steak, shoulder cuts, lb. Qc FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES Asparagus, green, tender, pound .7c Spinach, tender, meaty, 3 lbs. ,........,. 10c Lettuce, solid heads, each 5c Artichokes, medium size, 3 for . . . . i.?...?. -.r 10c Fancy Rhubarb, 3 lbs. . . . x. 13c New Peas, full pods, 2 lbs. 17c Bananas, golden ripe, pound . .5c Oranges, very juicy, 2 dozen ... . 25c Onions, Sweet Spanish, 10 lbs. . .17c Klamath Potatoes, U. S.No. 2's 50 IBs. ,.73c Free Delivery Any Sin Order Tun. In on KMr.O M.ry M'wnlng t :IJ fur Dally Specials WITH THE VALLEY TRADE IS THE VALLEY MADE Be Wise Buy Wise And Economize at the RELIABLE CASH GROCERY W. A. HOLLOWAY, Owner Phone 20 This FRIENDLY HOME-OWNED store has real induce ments for food shoppers. Fine foods at fair prices Experi enced Clerks Free Delivery Service Free Parking Lot. COOKED FOOD SALE Saturday by tho American Legion Auxiliary Catsup, lg. 14 oz. bot. ... 9C Honey, 5 lb. pail . . 43c Wesson Oil, qt. . . .39c Tomatoes i25c Dry Corn, local, ex. fancy, lb. . 25c Petite Prunes, local, 4 lbs. .... Qc Macaroni, curve cut, 3 lbs Qc Tomato Juice fg? 2 cans 5c Alaska Red Salmon, No. 1 tall, 4c Coffee, pound package 19c Schilling's Coffee, Drip or Regular Lb. can 30c 2-lb. can 58c Schilling's Baking Powder, 12-ounce can . . 29c TROCO 3 lb. 25c DURKEE'S SALAD AID (i1 & f(TROCOi I ill Pt. 17c 111 Qt. 29c IIJ. Camay Toilet Soap 4 bars 23tf Wash Cloth FREE Liberty White Laundry Soap, 10 bars ; ' We Are Still Featuring ROYAL CLUB CANNED FOODS to close out Saturday Buy 3 cans .and Save. atowtkl Uled February 27 In a Van couver hospital. Sheriff Gordon aald comparison of empty cartridge tound at the jcene of the ahoottng with cartrldra tound in a shack near the farm q:i whloh Weaver. 48. had been cutting wood. re- tilted In hia Instruction Mr the arrest, of the man. Weaver left the shack aftr tne ahoottng. A re ward or 1 100 h.i been offered for In formation leading to hid arrest. Sheriff Gordon eald Weaver hw Jail and prlaon records In Oregon on;l Washington. DINTY'MOORE'S band NOW AT DREAMLAND Of Interest to southern Oregon dance lover. Is the announcement by Dlnty Moore that his Khytim band will play at Dreamland every Satur day night starting tomorrow. Dlnty has just returned from Ban Francisco and ha ha brought back; many new dance hits and Ideas which will be presented in the near future. Jerked Beef Is Local Product Another new Industry ta at art Ins; In Medford according to Herb Meu ael of the Rogue River Meat com pany. Mr. Mouse) announces that his company 1b making Peerlesi perked beef from state Inspected local meats and It la being distributed all over Oregon. The Jerked beef la cut in small pieces and packed In neat cel- I lophane bags. Mr. Meusel says they i have Just put It on the market and Bitles, which are Increasing very fast, have already reached 100 dozen paclC ages weekly. The dome on Jesee hall, admini t rat Ion building at the University of Missouri, will not be replaced M planned, due to protest of student and alumni. - Montana's 19,13 wheat crop waa ap proximately 28.000,000 buehela, of about one-half the 1932 total. AUTO GLASS Fender. Body A Radiator RepoU General Sheet Metal Light Structural Iron twill metal WORKS 109 b. 8th St. Phone 418 NERVOUS, BACKACHE Mr H. C. WirUum of 1 7.M Main St.. Srinci'ieM. Ore., sid: "Whm I j ' growing into womanhood I was miserable. Monthly I would be deathly sirk. my nerve were ragged. I had sirli-headai he.-, aln pain in my liatk. and wj weak and turd all the time. Dr. Tierce's - write Prescription relieved me of all pains and 1 was soon vigoioua and healthy." ; New sire, tablets 50 eta.. linuM $1.00. I.irce llie, tab, or liquid. SI..J5. ' Uu Our Pari." for. Quick- rti RisuiTsusy rhone e 75 FLOUR Hardwheat. Money-back guar., 49 lbs. $1.G9 f FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Fancy Fresh Peas, 2 pounds . 1 f)- Sweet Potatoes, fancy, 5 pounds 23( Bananas, pound Asparagus, fancy, 3 pounds 250 New Potatoes, 3 pounds 25 Grape Fruit, large Arizona, 4 for 19 Good Newtown Apples, box . .. 7'W BOHNERT'S HOME-GROWN RHUBARB next week. Watch for it. Personal Attention Prompt Service Phone 252 for Good Food BAKE A CAKE SPECIALS Swansdown Cake Flour, package ..!....... ' 25C Baker's Premium Chocolate. Bar .,.,.,.. .,... ....Qq Calumet Baking Powder.. Pound. . . 5 C Baker's Southern Style Cocoanut cans, fr '25C Fancy Local Walnuts, large Creamery Butter, Medford made, pound. . . -t...25C Milk Tea Cup or Morning, for ....... 25 C Vanilla Schilling's, 2-oz. bottle ..,.,...:. ...... 20C Eggs Fresh Extras, 2 dozen ,n....Bm..,.i.25Q FREE Package Jell-oWhen We Fail to Thank You 5 Free Deliveries on Saturday Dependable Phone Service Centtcafl MaffUtett " you want the very finest Poultry for your spe cial dinners or Just a tegular family dinner, visit the Central Market , . R. I. Red Choice Fresh Side Lard Hens, lb. Steaks, lb. Pork, lb. 3 lbs. 18c 15c 12y2c 25c , i If You Are Looking for REAL BARGAINS Check Carefully . . the Ads In . . Today's MAIL TRIBUNE
