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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFOKD, OREGON. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 27, m PAGE SEVEN Med ford Tourist Finds Cannes Within Reach of Middle-Class Pockets Ed. Not: Claratice J. Toy of Mfdford, who Is making n extensive tour of Europe, glvea below his third of a terest of Mall Tribune readers. series of letters written for the ln- CANNES, France, Sept. 8. (Spl. Correspondence) Before the Euro pean nobility and the social set made Cannes the social center that It is today, nature first prepared the way. The Bhoreltne on which It Is situ ated follows an almost perfect cir cle, one arc of which opens to the south and the broad, blue expanse of the Mediterranean. The diameter of this circle must measure about 10 miles, and dotted along the edge are all the towns and villas which go to make this sec tion the most famous playground ot Europe. The rise and fall of the tide in the Mediterranean Is meas ured only in inches, and the sandy, gently sloping beach and warm water of the sea provide as nearly perfect swimmlnp conditions as one could possibly wish. Although Cannes has been ex ploited and advertised mainly from the point of view of the wealthy and the social reglsterltes, the town Is mainly supported by the middle classes and the families of salaried workers. It is something of a sur prise to find that as a rule, hotel and restaurant prices are lower than the level generally prevailing in Paris. Of course, there are the ex tremely swanky hotels glittering with the fashionable wealth and titled aristocracy of all Europe, but for every one of those there are five or more whore Mrs. Jones, or her European equivalent, and the youngster- can havo a clean and comfort able room for 15 francs and up per day. Likewise the meals. Twelve or firtecn irancs will buy a dinner in Cannes n satisfying ind palatable as only a superbly cooked French dinner can be, and while that price ranges considerably more than the general level of food In 'the states. It is only because the present un favorable exchange rate makos It so. So while It is the wealthy minor ity which has made Cannes the so cial rendezvous for the summer sea son. It is the middle class which has. In reality, supported the city. As a general rule. France is a flat, rolling sort of country, and as a result the seashore Is the accepted vacation spot. And during the past few years while the American tourist horde has rather distinguished itself by Us absence, the hotels, have had to rely mainly on their own country men for patronage. This fact -a-naturally lowered the price level un til a vacation for the average com fortably situated French family is no more expensive in many cases than UvIiir at home. The busiest spot in Cannes is a shop cnllcd the "Monoprlx." in other words whero one prlcn prevails, and In rrnllty it Is the French equiva lent of the American five to a fifty cent chain store. An Ice cream stand In Cannes wilt do a much larger business than an exclusive cham pagne shop, nnd most of the mer chants are quickly realizing the fact. But as a beach, Cannes simply ca nnot be excelled, whether It be Southern California, the beacb at Wnikiki. or Palm Beach, Florida, and It -Is this fact, and not the presence of the Prince of Wales or the Duke of Spltcnwhlstle that brings the summer throng of happy people to get fried in the hide-peeling Medi terranean sun. another. Open cars are noticeably popular and the young blood win bundle himself and his girl friend up In a linen duster, hook on sn aviator's helmet and a pair of gog gles, open both the exhaust and the throttle to the widest notch, and roar down the highway like the last stretch of the Grand Prix. The prime selling points of most French cars do not seem to be com fort or smoothness. A chromium exhaust pipe, a flaming color, a long hood, and a low body Is what the Frenchman likes. And, oh yea. an extremely loud, raucaus. blaring horn is also one of the essentials Take this combination, put an Im patient, excitable Frenchman behind the wheel, set him down on one of these long straight French highways, and you have all the elements for a fine funeral or a new road record from somewhere to somewhere else. fields, or talk with the husbandmen who are watching the prlr hogs at the fairs through Kansas (not the farmers who are winning the prises), you will receive much Information to change your eastern notions. The thing the farmer seems to be Interested In primarily Is how the AAA program is going to affect htm personally, not whether the program is right or wrong. He wants to know how much he can grow on the lower sixty acres, and that sort of thing Many farmers will not even mention the subject of politics unless you first bring It up. If you do. you are likely to reach the conclusion that President Roose velt Is no longer considered a deity In the farm belt, as he was a year ago. but that he Is still well thought of. Like all other European countries, cars In France are limited by price, taxes, and general upkeep to the well-to-do classes. The French equiva lent of the Ford sells In the neigh borhood of fifteen hundred dollars, and gas at 3.10 per litre doesn't make the burden any easier. At the present exchange, that Is the equiva lent of 69c per gallon. For this reason, practically all ot the freight trucks on the French roads, mid there are plenty, are Diesel powered. A good deal of ex perimentation is going on in the direction of Diesel cars, too, but none are In general production as yet. Most farmers, discussing Washing ton personalities, will put In a bad word for the men Mr. Roosevelt has around him. There Is little complaint through here about the way the AAA has been administered (except some minor Jealousies caused by discrimi nation). But many a farmer will tell you the weakest point of the new deal Is Its personnel. Also the farmer Is thinking and discussing spending, taxes, the federal debt, the budget. Collectively he Is a frugal person, necessarily so. He does not care much for spending, because he Is able to do very little of It him self. That Is where Land on fits In be hind the farm picture. If he runs. It probably will be on a promise to Im prove federal administration on a number of new deal moves, rather than abolish them all. The farmers through here seem to like AAA Administrator Chester Davis, but do not care very much for Agri culture Secretary Wallace. It Is amaz ing but true that they know little and seem to care less about Prof. Tug well. The brain truster ensconsed In the Walsh mansion back In Washing ton Is farther from their thoughts than Ethiopia. Apparently his rural resettlement program only hits the backwoods. TO PLACE ORDER FOR PAPER EARLY Mail Tribune Office to Be Open Tomorrow Till 10 P. M. to Assist Public- Low Rates End October 1 Mall Tribune bargain days are rap Idly drawing to a close and readers who contemplate tnklng advantage of the extremely low annual rates now in effect are urged to place their subscriptions before the final day to avoid the confusion of a last-minute rush. The bargain period ends at 6 p. m. Tuesday. October 1. and orders by mall must bo postmarked not later than October 1 to be entered under the special rates. To accommodate subscribers who cannot get to the Mall Tribune build ing on week days, the office will be open tomorrow from 8 a- m. to 10 p. m. Bargain days are an annual feature of Mail Tribune service and It Is the only period of the year that the dally and Sunday paper 'is offered at re duced yearly rates. Ofter October 1 no other reduction will be available until next year, the customary rate of 80 cents a month becoming ef fective again next Wednesday. During the bargain period Annual subscriptions may be obtained for only $5 for carrier delivery and $3.50 for mall delivery In Jackson, Joseph - Une and Siskiyou counties. Results obtained thus far indicate clearly that results this year will far surpass those of the past few years. MINISTERS TO MEET The roads of Frnnce, at least those of any lmpnrtnncc, are uniformly good. Much wider than those of Eng land, and with plenty of service sta tions and garages scattered along the way. And touring, for many Frenchmen, seems to bo undertaken in the Rpirlt of high adventure, rather than merrly moving hlmsell across the map from one point to (Continued from Page One) When he came into office in 1932. the tax levy was the lowest since 1916 and collections fell short of appropriations by $1,721,000. He nipped the costs, taking a voluntary 25 per cent cut In his own salary. He ral.ed the tangible property tax from 1.33 mills to 1.88 and started a state Income tax sys tem. Within a year, he was In a position to reduce the property tax. from .1.88 to 1.30 mills, on the lowest property assessment since 1909. (The Income tax still ranges from 1 to 4 per cent above $1600 for married persons.) Landon also put through the legis lature a "cash basis" system, prevent ing municipalities from Issuing fu ture tax warrants for expenditures, except In dire emergencies. Numerous similar steps have been taken by him, enforcing gas taxes, reducing license tag fees, requiring publication of budgets and hearings of complaints. While it Is true that the depression caused a far less severe relief situation in his farm community than In many Industrial centers, the record Is still unique. His state is one of the few which does not now have a state sales tax for relief purposes. The secretary. Dr. Geo. P. Kabele. announces the first regular fall meet ing of the Rogue River Ministerial association in the Congregational church. Boulevard and Morton St., Ashland. Mondav. 10:30 a.m. Dr. I Sidney L. Qullck. many years a mis sionary In Japan, and since for 1W years a secretary of the federal coun cil of churches In America, will be special speaker. There will be a fellowship dinner of the pastors and their wives at noon; the pastors' wives Joining them In this association as regular participants in their meetings. f THE GRANGE Englc Point firoiige. Plans were completed today for the accommodation of a .large at tendance at the "booster" celebra tion to be held by the Eagle Point Grange tomorrow evening at 8:00 o'clock. Refreshments will be served and a program and dancing enjoyed. At the Eagle Point Grange meeting September 8 65 members and three guests were present. The meeting was addressed by Lulls Taylor, C. F. Davies and I. R. KUno. BARGAIN ANNEX OF; BAND BOXTO OPEN; The Bargain Annex, occupying 1200 additional square feet at the Band Box, will be officially opened to southern Oregon shoppers Saturday, according to announcement by Mr. j and Mrs. U. G. Carpenter, progressive . owners of the Sixth street apparel i shop. i Seven years ago the Carpenters opened the Band Box which at that : time featured millinery only. A shoe department was installed the follow ing year and in 1932 a stock of dress es and lingerie was added. Six expan- ' slons and Improvements havo been made at the Band Box which has en- : Joyed a fast-growing patronage. ! Opening of the Bargain Annex, which will be devoted to lower priced dresses, coats, hats, shoes, lingerie and hose, marks completion of renova tions throughout' the store. Thb en tire Interior has been re-decorated carrying out a buff and green color scheme. Six largo fitting rooms have been constructed at the rear of the store and entrance to the new annex is through two archways. Attractive new leather chairs have W?en installed along with other mod ern equipment Including a large sky light and new lighting fixtures. Spe cial bargains will be available tomor row at the Band Box celebrating the opening of the annex. Partisan enthusiasts through this central farm belt will wag their fin gers In yotir noso and tell you they know the farmer Is strong for the new deal or Is dead set against It. The fact seems to be. he Is neither. If you talk with Impartial farm edi tors who catch the farmers In the V miimimumunm kn 4 I MMJil : 'The Home of Good Meats, Swift's Gov't Inspected Meats' Be A Hero In Your Own Home When you bring home the Bacon . . Or whatever variety of meat your wife has ordered . . You will always please her if it's from the Liberty Market ! I P353 I BEEF PORK VEAL LAMB Beef Roast, per lb 12 to 18c Shoulder of Lamb, lb 16c Picnic Hams, lb 27c Bacon, half or whole, lb 40c Al Stewart's Capon Fryers and Roasters RHODE ISLAND RED HENS, DUCKS FRESH OYSTERS FRESH FISH ALL KINDS OF LUNCH MEATS P7 .ri.j 'You've tried many cof fees, probably, looking for the one that gives you better flavor regularly. We think your search is ended with MTB. the "Strength Essential" Coffee, and we ask only that you try it. Make it mild, medium, or strong and have fuS flavor al any "itrtngth", regardless of your method (drip, percolator or pot). Hear your husband'i compli ments and see him smile. Yes, the "Strength Essential" pi in a coffee is like the "flavor es sential" in vanilla. You use vanilla, to obtain the flavor you like best in foods. Use MJ-B's "Strengih Essential" Coffee for exactly the same reason the most delicious coffee at any "strength" that you have ever known. You'll save money also be cause it makes mofe cups per pound. You can't fail with M J B, so try it now. Tout Success Guaiantiid We guarantee that you will be successful with ntry tin of M J B. If you are not satisfied, for any resson, your dealer will refund jour money without question. Telephone 273-4 FREE DELIVERIES DAILY Telephone 273 El I f 14 BH V V B I I B I I - j 1 T BROTHERS Main and Bartlett SATURDAY Vrk after mrk. hundred of thrlftv Houelve mnke It a practice of buying all the Foodx for their tables ot l.mnan llroi. There must be a wry cood rensnn. The.v are plemed with both the iiallty nnil the price and would not henllate to reenm mnitd this -tire to you . . . But nhy wait? Tomorrow (snturdtiy) noulri be a Rood day to moke the start. We ll be looking for you. G BARS Extra Fresh 2 lbs. 25c SUGAR 10 ib. bag 53c CHOCOLATES .. 2 lbs. 25c PEANUT BUTTER For the School Children's Sandwiches 2 lbs. for 35c NUT MARGARINE Very Fine Quality Try it 2 lbs. for 25c SWEET CORN Golden Bantam No. 2 tins 2 for 25c KRAFT'S Salad Dressing, pts. . . .25c Salad Dressing, qts.. . ,45c Velveeta Cheese lb. pkg. 15c; 2 for 29c MILE OREGON MILK " Tall Can 6c Per Case $2.85 BORDEN'S MILK 3 cans for 19c Per Case $2.95 WEEK-END MEAT SPECIALS Chioce R. I. Red Hens, lb 20c R. I. Red Fryers. Choice, fat. Lb. 23c Beef Pot Roasts. Choice cuts. Lb. 2hc Short Ribs, Prime Beef, lb. , ... , Qc Veal Shoulder Steaks, lb 15C Swiss Steaks, cut to order. Lb. . . 20c Sausage, Country Style, lb 5C Shortening, 3 pounds for ...... 39c Cheese. An Extra Special, lb. . . . 9C FANCY NORTHERN PEAS 2 for 25c PRUNES EXTRA GOOD QUALITY 4 IbS. 25C QUALITY FLOUR Klamath Falls Bouquet Flour 49 lb. sack $1.55 Gold Drop a High Grade Flour 49 lb. sack $1.69 Now Is the Time to Buy POTATOES Klamath Falls, No. 2s 50 lb. bag for 1 Klamath Falls, No. 1 50 lb. bag for. . . . 45c 70c Van Camps Pork and Beans No. 2J .2 for 25c We'll Be Looking For You Saturday The easiest and most satisfactory way to decide upon what to buy in Breads, cakes, pics, Cookies, etc., for the week-end is to step into Luman Bros. Bakery Depart mcnt and bave a look at the marvelous displays in the showcases. There's everything here you can think of, and many choice production from Fluhrer's ovens yon, perhaps, have not even heard about. Anyway, you'll not only be tempted, but you just can not holp buying. We '11 be looking for you. SATURDAY SPECIALS . Dozen 19c Maple Bars Chocolate Hermits Dozen 23c (Chocolate Nuts Raisins) APPLES ftetU'loiM, fine enlinf. Extra foot! quality TURNIPS CARROTS GREEN ONIONS RADISHES Bulk Mince Meat 2 lbs, for 19c j 6 lbs. 20c Watermelons, pound . .4C Contaloupes. .3 for 10c Casabas, med. 10c ea.; large, ea. 15c Tomatoes, field ripe. ..... .4 lbs. 10c Lettuce, solid .2 heads 9c Grapes, fancy local ......... 3 lbs. 1 9c 3 bunches 1 Qc FULL FLAVOR AT ANY STBENQTtf i2
