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o MEDFOTIT) MAIL TRIBUNE. INrKDFOKU, OREGON-. FRIDAY, 'AUGUST 2, 1935. PAGE TETREE Prize Winning Country News Correspondent of U. S. A. Old School Friend of Local Resident (Ed. Note: The following article, reprinted from the July 29th "T:me." Is not only of literary merit, but of real local interest, for tt centers about the country where Mr. and Mrs. Roy Prultt of this city came from, and deals principally with a Mrs. Mary Mahnkey of Oa-sis. Mo., who won the title of "best country newspaper cor respondent In the United States." tiarded by the editor of "Country Home." Mrs. Mahnkey was n school friend of Mrs. Prultta. The Prultts Mill take the Taney County Repub lican, a weekly paper of 875 circula tion. In which the prize winning cor respondence appeared, because It gives them so much real "human In terest" news about the place end the people they used to know.) For the past 44 years Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Mahnkey of Oasis, Mo., has been writing lines like these, honest as a furrow, compassionate a the curved hills of her native Ozark coun try, newsy as a fence-post to a hound dog. But for this particular budjet of crossroads correspondence, prnted one week last spring In the Porsvth, Mo., Taney County Republican, Mrs. Mahnkey last week got $50 In cash, "a fine silver meat platter with a vegetable dish to match." a free trip t-o Manhattan and the title of "The Best Country Newspaper Correspond ent In the U. S." from Crowell Pub lishing Co 's rustic Country Homs. Oaals Is a hamlet of 27 Inhabit ant!, 15 miles from a railroad. Sonn Mrs. Mahnkey 's husband's general store and the rest of the settlement will hare to.be abandoned because a hydroelectric project will cover It with s lake. And the Republican has a weekly circulation of 875 among the farmers of Taney county. Mrs. Mxhn keya Immediate reaction to her good fortune was tenor at the prospect of her first Pullman ride and a visit to the nation's No. 1 city. But final ly she told the editors of Country Home that she would come, "hoping the public will tote fair, and not ex pect too much, and that . . . you'll take care of me, and see that there Is no unpleasant exploitation, for there la so much that Is fantastic, and distorted about the hillbilly." A plump and gentle little body of 58. Mrs. Mahnkey 's Journalism 1 only a sideline. What she is really inter ested in is her poetry, which Mis souri literary folk like Rose Wilder Lane would like to see properly pub lished. A contributor of verse, let ters snd farm gosstn to Country Home Clicquot gives you PLENTY 10 A whole EXTRA drink In every 2 bottles! No "Bottle. Bother" No Deposit Mo Returns These won't be any "Family Hold Back." when you erve Clicquot Club! For every two of thrje full pints or full quarts hold 8 extra ounces enough to make an extra drink! Clicquot gives you the gentle tingle of Jamaica's mild, quality ginger. . . . The natural goodness of crystal-pure water from deep rork springs (no purifying chemicals! K Aged taste-heighteners. . . . And, through refrigerated carbonation. an endless parade of sparkling bubble! rising and bursting at the rim of tbe glass! Try Clicquot Club today. A FUU PINT II 16 OUNCIS And a full quart is 32 ounces. AH ginger ale makers must print net bottle-eontents on the label. Look before you buy, and get your money's worth! PALE DRY FULL PIMTS FULL OUASm t, CiicauotUut Spklms "Sod" 0 AROUND for years. Mrs. Mahnkey was partly responsible for vha magazine's con teat, having suggested suoh an event last spring, Editor Wheeler McMil len. once director of an Ohio country paper, and Editor Russell Lord, who takes more pride In his Maryland farm than in the fact that he edited the Grand Duchess Marie's royal memoirs, adopted the euggestion. Expecting a few bushels of submitted clippings, they got bales. More thon a third of the 1.381 items warranted serious consideration. Fxcited by the re sponse and quality of the material from the nation's most obscure re porters. Editors MoMlllen and Lord at once decided that "our prize offer was too puny for an event of such importance." So they upped the main prize by one silver meat plat ter, one vegetable dish to match and one trip to New York, created a num ber of special awards, scattered gratu itous 5 bounties this way and that, The contest will henceforth by ex panded and enlarged, "the prize offer will be multiplied several times." Well might Country Home grow en thusiastic over their crossroads corre spondent. Excerpt from the contri butions displayed genuine simplicity, natural beauty. Instinctive truth. As intuitive a piece of insight into the female character as ever came from Will Cather was the report of De borah Whltcker on her trip to New Hampshire's governor's ball, aa pub lished in the Mllford Cabinet snd Wilton Journal. A pcniltry'A'oman on the verge of the event of her life, Mrs. whi taker entered the ballroom, "closed our eye and breathed a pray er: Pleas, Ood, don't let anyone mention chicken or the price of eggs!' . . . Then someone asked us for a dance . . . quite tall and homely handsome ... He danced divinely . . . Then he spoke: 'How' the chicken business?' " Bight out cf the late great William Henry Hudson's The Naturalist in La Plata, might have come this bit from Mra. J. W. Pelterson of El Cajon Val ley (CaU News: ""An old family horse belonging to the Marcks brothers of Lakeside, and raised by them from a colt on their ranch above El Capltan, died last week. Last year he wna turned out to green pasture, his 25 years of In timate and dependable service ended. Weeks on end. the old fellow roamed where he pleased and was seldom seen. "Last Thursday Walter Marcks saw the old horse making his way slowly up the road. The animal came di rectly to him. where he waa working behind the house. It seemed lone pome for the human companionship it had enjoyed during a long life. 'Old BUI' craned hta neck at the touch of Mr. Marck's stroking hand. "A slight ah udder then, and Old Bill sank to the ground." And 25 went to DavIs Tuttle. per ceptive, philosophical columnist of the Caldwell Record of Lenoir. N. C. for what Country Home considered "the grandest piece of Individual thinking and writing we have come upon for years": "Last night I thought I heard a pack of foxhound running, but as the sound came nearer I realized it waa a flock of wild geese flying out of the north. , . . "The call, though faint, waa strong enough to aroxne the tame geese on the place. The old Toulouse gander sent back an answering challenge to his wild cousins, while his mates stretched out their necks and scream- FINEST GIN RECOMMENDATION I EVER SAW... THEY ACTUALLY DARE ADVERTISE.. mm t WgMS r,FIHS$113 QUARTS $4 33 HsfcgL .'i'. I,!, IfaKS' FLOOD isssf ft "i n( - S . A flood which struck Lancaster. Ohio, ts shown In the picture snapped by an amateur photographer Just after It had battered down the home in foreground occupied by William Johnson. Neighbors rescued the family. Damage in the area brought an estimate of $2,000,000 as hundreds wore made homeless. (From Associated Press ed t-o the top of their long throat. They rushed along the dark ground, beating their wings and tipping the gras with their toe, only to wheel pitifully and try again. j "As much as they disturbed my f.leep, I couldn't help be sorry for them. For once they were discontent with domesticity. The bounary of their world had suddenly grown larger than the barn lot, the grove, the garden and the orchard, some where fare to the south watted a wide, gray marshland, pale and mity under the warm southern moon waited the winter haven for all the web-footed creature of the air. . . . "Dimly we recall, or rather sense, a freer day when our forefather had time to feel the seasons' chaae in them, to loaf in the warm sunlight and to drink In life like a healthy animal. . . . Our appetltles have be come too heavy, our innr ear too dulled to attend any call but that of ease or gain." Rogue River ROGUE RIVER. July 31. (8pl) A large and appreciative crowd at tended the play, "Dr. Townsend's Tonic." which was given by the Mer lin club at the community hall Sat urday night, July 27. Ernest Rhodes of Grants Pass gave a short talk, which was heartily enjoyed. At the close of the program the crowd en Joyed the rest of the evening visiting and eating the lunch which was pro vided free by the Rogue River Town send club. Mrs. Minerva Dengler of Grants Pass Is spending this week the guest of her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dengler. A very enjoyable gathering took place Thursday, July 25 in the city park when nearly sixty members and friends of the W. C. T. U. from this . : -zmfr''- IT'S AS SMOOTH AS OLD WATER CRUSHES OHIO HOME n m i i. v. k. . -J city and Medford. Grants Pass and Ashland met for their bt-county in stitute and picnic. County President Mr. Augusta McCormick presided at both morning and afternoon sessionr. Mrs. Minnie Sams, president of the Rogue River union gave a reading. "Pledge with Wine." All enjoyed the picnic at noon where all bec.me bet ter acquainted. The afternoon session was opened by an address by Rev. George Goewitr of Rogue River who claimed that the repeal had failed to do away with the unemployment or Juvenile delinquency. He nlso wpokc of the increase of crime since the re peal. The president named Mesdames Sams. Prntt, Littrell and Byers as a nominating committee to report at the county convention to be held nt Ashland Sept. 26. The many friends here of Mrs. Viola Jackson were shocked and grieved to learn of her death, which occurred at a San Frnnclsco hospital, July 22. Death was due to blood poisoning. She complained at noon of feeling 111 due to a boil on her cheek. She was taken to the hospital and died in a very short time. She Is survived by her husband, Frank R. Jackson and four sons. Clifford of Medford, Elmer of San Francisco, Leonard of the U. S. Navy and Earl of Rogue River and one daughter, Mrs. Agnes Oliver of Redondo Beach, Calif. The Jacksona are members of the Enterprise Orange at Wlmer, of which Mr. Jackson la master. Mrs. Florence Botkin and Mrs. Lelah Shepherd returned last Wednesday from a two months' visit at St. Louis. Mr., with Mrs. Claudia Music and family. They also visited other rela tives enroute. Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Neimuth. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dengler. Mr, and Mrs. Nat Hart and lone. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Scott, Neil and Barbara, en Joyed a picnic supper Sunday evening on the banks of the Rogue. Mr. snd Mrs. Harold Laws, Mrs. Ef fle Blackburn and Orvajean, Artie I I "I've printed loh of flossy words about liquor, but here's ONE gin that dares stand or fall on its own flavor. Not mixed, understand but just as it comes out of the bottle. Of course, you and I, and millions of us country wide KNOW that Old Mr. Boston is the swellest, smoothest, grandest-tasting gin STRAIGHT that ever slaked a thirst. But lots of folks don't know it's priced low. That'$ THE miracle . . the low price." mm r C FIFTHS 1 Bin v ' . v Laws, Melvln Burnette, Ralph Smith. Bob Burdette. Alice McLaren, all of Rogue River and Mrs. Dora Smith of Sardine Creek returned Tuesday eve ning from a camping and fishing trip of several days spent at Lake of the Woods. Mrs. Pearl Burns returned last week from Weed, Calif., where she visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Moore. Sam Sundry and Jim Whipple are building a cabin at their mine on Btrdseye creek and plan soon to be operating the mine. Reed Carter left Thursday evening on a business trip to Portland. Mr. and Mra. Lloyd Smith and daughter Dorothy, spent Saturday night at the home of Mr. Smith's brother, Ivan Smith " and family at Prospect. " At the school election held Satur day afternoon, O. La Crosse was elect ed director to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Will Hartman. 7B votes were cast. DEATH PLANE WRECKAGE NOW RESTS IN JUNKYARD KIRKSVILLE. Mo. (UP) Two truck loads of wreckage stored In a local Junkynrd are all that remain of the luxury liner, "Sky Chief." which crashed May 6 killing five passengers. Including Sen. Bronson Cutting of New Mexico. The wrecekage. valaued at 300. consists cl fly of duralumlnum sheets and framework of the body. - -Pen Mo Boom Itleiifchlp SALEM. Ore. (UPl-Demand for citizenship papers has been Increased heavily since the old age pension movement began. Many persons who had been In the country for 50 years without attempting to become citi zens are taking out their first papers, It waa said. Phone 642 We'll naul sway youi refuse City Sanitary Service.. QUARTS BRANDY MINISTERS OPPOSE! OF FEES' YUMA, Arle. (UP, The Yuma Ministerial association Is opposed to tipping bellboys and others, especial ly when It results In unfair distribu tion of the California marriage busi ness. A resolution adopted by the asso ciation declared: "We disapprove the practice of tip ping bellboys or others, thereby in flueniunc applicants for marriage In their choice of sn officiating minis ter, and we rely on the clerk of the court , , . to direct applicants for marriage license to the resident pss tor of the church of their choice." Yuma, nesr the California border, has been the destination of many of Hollywood's movie actors and ac tresses, who "elope" here by airplane to avoid California's three-day wait for marriage licenses under terms of that state's "gin marriage" law. Presumably, the ministers' resolu tion was aimed at better distribution of the movie marriages. CLAIM GUM CHEWING AIDS FACIAL BEAUTY SAN FRANCISCO (UP) Chew gum and have a well-formed face. This is the advice of Dr. Herman Becks, associate professor of den tal medicine, at the University of California college of dentistry here. "Chewing gum, as a form of exer cise, stimulating In its effect on the facial muscles, may aid in the main tenance of a perfect face aa athletic activities may maintain a perfect figure." he said in defense of those who like chewing gum. Honeymoon 30 Years I-ate CENTRAL LAKE. Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Rollo Johnson have waited 30 years for their honeymoon, and now they are finally going to take It. Johnson, who retired after 30 years as a rural msll carrier, will take Mrs. Johnson to Florida, a trip they had planned ever since they were married. DANCE At Bonneya Grill every Saturday night. 211 East Main Street Phone 429 Your choice of Port Sherry Muacatel Angelica or Tok&y varieties. 1 gallon $1.95 gallon. . 1.00 Quart 55 Pure California Claret, large size bottle 25c each BULK Genuine "Old German Lager Beer" Tornberg'i Sparkling Ale.. Tornberg's Export 30c refunded on empties returned. Always the BEST at LOWEST Cost to You SCHUSS VINTAGE CO. 211 East Main St. Courthouse News (Furnished by the Jackson Count; Abstract Co., 131 E. Sixth Street.) Marriage Licenses Carl V. Stearns and Jusnlta Brsle Tate. Herbert A. Evans, Jr.. and Enid R. Bowles. Edward Howard Wllltsmson and Talliene Jackson. Peter Theodore Ploynart and Fran- cea Fioynart. George W. Pierce and Anne Marie Wallstrom. Warren Doremus and Irwanda Bateman. Peter Houreada and Dolly Jones. Circuit Court John Albert vs. G. A. Clemmons. et al: foreclosure of contract. Henry A. Korth v. Gold Hill Irri gation Dist; damages. Estate of Robert C. Rueschaw, de ceased; admitted to probate. Walter Vernon Moody, deceased; admitted to probate. Joe Kantor vs. Darby Fruit Com pany; damages. A. A. Schramm, aupt of banks vs. Elsie K. Orlmmett, et al; foreclosure of assessment lien. Pearl Phelps vs. Elmer Phelpi; di vorce. Economy Lumber Co.. vs. S. Me lalne Herbert, et al; foreclosure of mechanic's lien. Portland Mortgage Co., vs. B. S. Radcllffe, et al; foreclosure of mort gage. Bernlce I. Young, vs Dollis Mat thews; to quiet title. Real Estate Transfers W. G. McDonald to Gratchen B. Mc Donald. QCD. tl.00. Rogue Elk Re sort. D. V. Kuykendall, et ux to Klam ath Western Co. SWD. alO.OO. Any property in Jackson County. Ore. George Renker to Ida M. Renker QCD. $1.00. Lot 0, BU. 65, Central Point. Frances O. Wood to Dewey Glvan. WD. 8.10.00. SW of SW Sec. 32. Twp. .15 S. R. 1 West, and 8E of SE Sec. 31. Twp. aa s. r. i w. Paul M. Janney, Trustee to Stand ard Stations. Inc., Tr. D. 10.00. Part Block 33. Ashland. M, C. Bowen to Dorothy Bobby. SMUSS Vintage Co. aA The Home of FINE WINES BEERS and MIXERS Thii week we feature the finest of Fortified California winei . . . BISCEGLLVS Finest AlH and maturM undfr the natrhru! ya of expert tlntniri. uhoM fnthara have handrd anvn tn them the knowlrrire and ski 1 1 of thrtr old world craft, BIKCKOUA vtlnra haia the rlrhnm of flavor, purity and rlarltj and uni formity of d'llrloui taata thafa umurpaKd . . . Thafa hy we feature thii famoiiK line for exacting patrona of Schuii'l Bring Your Own Container Paul Garrett's original Virginia Dare. Your choioe of "Virginia Dare Red" "Virginia Dare" "Old North State Blackberry" Quart alze bottles QQ. each 30C Finest Quality Domestic Champagne Quart size $2.95 each DRY WINES Reisling (White) $1.25 per gal. CLICQUOT CLUB GINGER ALE Full quarts Full pints 2 for 45c 2 for 25c Porter Delivery service by messenger. I WD. 81.00. Land in Sees. 7 and S, ! Twp. 39 S. R. 1 Eaat. Alice S. Beeson, et vlr to Alpha E. I Arthur. WD. 810.00. Lots 1 and 3, ! Sec. S, Twp. 40 S. R. 1 West. Old Hotel Key Returned HANFORD, Cal. (UPt Alter an absence of more than 20 years, an old key bearing a leather tag from the famous Esrey hotel has been re turned. Meanwhile the old landmark was destroyed by fire and a modern hostelry built on the site. Are you serving a MINUS MEAL? Many wives, unknowingly, serve "minus meals." The food Is well cooked. But it has little or no "hulk" needed for regular habits. "Minns meals frequently rana common constipation due tn insuf ficient "bulk in the diet. Head arhes, loss of appetite and dull, spiritless days too often follow. Correct the "minus meal" by sen ing Kelloig's All-Bran regularly. Its gentle bulk does not break down In the body as much as the fiber In frnits and vegetables. So it Is more effective. All-Bran also supplies vitamin B and iron. Certainly it Is safer to nse this natural food in place of patent med icines. Two tablespoonfuls daily are usually sufficient. Chronic cases, with each meal. If relief is not ob tained, see toot doctor. Serve aa a cereal with milk or cream, or cook Into muffins, breads, waffles, etc. Get the -ajg.jHT.'TOP A.aM J red -and -green pack- I age at your grocer's. ; Made by Kellogg In j Battle Creek. Burgundy (Red) $1.10 per gal. $2.75 per case 82.85 per case ..82.05 per case Phone 429 Yai UTS IIP 1) Km f
