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' ?.!"ETVFOTJT AT.. TT. TRTBTTNE. BEDFORD. OT?EfiOT, WEDNESDAY. DECEM"RER 7. 1938. P3CE FIVE WIWLPAY Long Hours and Hardships Fail to Curtail Applica - tions for Job In Western Area Cannot Keep Furs By John L. Wheeler . Associated Press Northwest h Correspondent WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 About one of the toughest Jobs In the Unit ized States government la that of pred-:-atory animal hunter for the biologl ' Val survey. ' Yet it ts a popular Job In the western states and there Is always a plentiful supply of applications on hand when a trapper or hunter Is -,v:ieeded to rid some district of coyotes, t. mountain lions or bears that are .preying upon livestock. "Long hours and much hardship . must be endured by the hunters "when they are at work," a biological survey official said. "In most cases l the ' hunter earns far more than he receives for his work." The average pay of a federal trapper rTs about $90 a month. He is allowed ' another $10 for his horse and in ' some cases supplies. Vj He gets straight pay and no bonus-i-"-es. Any furs he might collect are sold ; and the proceeds turned over to the 'United States treasury. Once in a while a hunter will have A Joint agreement with the federal -government and the state in which he is operating. ,.. The agriculture department r, fol lowing -with interest experiments with v. mechanical sugar beet harvesters. Tests have been made at tho de v.partment's experimental station at 'Fort Collins. Colo., and some ma chines were put into use in Utah and -.Idaho during the past season. -'-Thus far, officials said, it was too 'early to make predictions on the ef . tect of the machines upon the beet industry. They said that they prob ably would not come into general use until there was a drastic shortage of manpower, such as might occur dur- "lhg a war. Many patents have been granted on . sugar beet harvesters, and as Ion ago .. as 20 years, it was predicted that in . a few years henoe a great deal of ' sugar beet acreage would be harvest ed by machine. Yet, today, most of the crop is still harvested by hand labor. Recent experiments, officials assert, have demonstrated that beets may be harvested satisfactorily with machines If field conditions are favorable. Most" 'of the machinery recently . developed topped the beets while still ; In the ground. The newest develop- ment, however, is a machine that lifts the beets by their leaves with rubber-faced conveyor chains after ,the soil has been loosened around them. , ! Man labor is a major cost of sugar beet production. Various studies by states and federal agencies show that so-called "farmer" labor that done $ If v A v k ' 7 ; lJ LESS THAN SIX POUNDS weighed daughter. Shirley, born to 387-pound Mrs. Rubella Spoor (above), 40, at Redwood City, Cal. Mr. Spoor is a WPA worker. Attaches at the community hospital said they could recall no previous case of so great a dif ference in weights. s with machines averages little more than 43 per cent of the entire labor of producing the crop. Farmers who seek some way to pro tect their potatoes from freezing may just as well give up or dig .hem when the weather man warns of ap proaching cold, which is usually too late. Agriculture department officials studying the problem for a number of years say they have found no ef fective means of saving potatoes from cold weather. It seems the potato is Just a natural-born freezer. Its high water content makes it perfect for freezing. Once a potato freezes it Is of little value. If only frost bitten, the potato may bring a small price, but its qual ity is poor, and Its taste sweet be cause the cold turns the starch into sugar. The agricultural department esti mated today that sugar beet gnwers of Idaho and Utah would receive ap proximately $1.98 and $1.90 a ton, respectvlely. on their 1938 crop, as benefit payments for compliance with' crop control programs during the sea son. The estimate was based on the pay ments made last year, official" said. Distribution of the funds will begin early next fall. Payments are based on the sugar content of a farmer's crop. Representative Warren G. Mngnu son of Seattle, ranking western mem ber of the House naval affairs com mittee, should find considerable U)e am, tnia to Aar'tcuituri All of us draw a sweet content from contact with the soil. So, also, do we enjoy the fruits of agriculture for after the rich gold of the barley fields and the sweet-scented hops have been gathered to the. Brew house, then comes Olympia ... a beer born of this very harvest . . . brewed with loving care and traditional skill ... a mild, refreshing, golden, mellow beverage of a rich harvest. The crystal-pure, natural brewing water from our own subterra nean wells improves every process of brewing. Order a case today. support should he introduce a mea sure during the next session of con gress to establish a naval academy on the Pacific coast. There has been much talk among western congressmen of the ncd for such an institution . on the west coast and any concrete proposal, such as the bill which Magnuson has said he would introduce, should find them solidly behind it. The measure might also, find iavor among congressmen from other parts of the country since the government's big navy program will require an in creased officer personnel and offer a legitimate reason for a new academy. Coast Exporters Enjoy Good Trade SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 7 &) Pa cific coast exporters enjoyed their best business in six months during October when $35,993,937 worth of merchandise was shipped. The bureau of foreign and domes tic commerce office reported the Oc tober gross exceeded the September total more than $5,000,000. Septem ber's business was worth $30,442,633. At the same time imports sagged. Pacific customs district admitted shipments valut'd at only $10,343,550 In October, the lowest one-month total since December, 1934. 4 Card of Thanks We wish to thank all those who rendered laving service In our late bereavement. Elizabeth Mulhollen, James H. Mulhollen. Jr., C. O. Mul hollen, G. L. Mulhollen. URGE 'FREEWAYS' ITO REDUCE DEATH New Style 'Artery Has No Intersections Save Those Provided by State's Road Building Agency. The new type of highway, known as "freeway," already adopted in more advanced state and in Eu rope, should be made possible In Oregon by legislation as the most important means of meeting the con stantly mounting death toll from motor accidents, it is declared in a report, "Freeways for Oregon, Just issued by the Oregon State Planning board. The report, which goes into detail on the present condition of highway traffic in Oregon, was pre pared by the advisory committee on roadside protection, of which John B. Veon, Portland, is chairman. Hazards Hold New highways have been built and old ones rebuilt in Ot-egon at great public expense to provide safe trans portation arteries to meet the con stantly ohanging and increasing de mands of traffic, yet the hazards of travel remain, the report declares. The "freeway," suggested for Ore gon Is literally a free right of way. Along a freeway there are no inter sections with other roads, except those provided by the public road builder agency. Under the present system the owneis of abutting prop erty have right of access to or egress from the thoroughfare. Along a freeway access is considered only at the provided Junctions. The desig nation of freeways in, Oregon should be limited to those routes Intended for heavy arterial use, the report makes clear. No Progress Until freeways are made possible for Oregon by legislation, highway authorities believe, the state will be forced to continue to spend vast sums on the construction of high ways which are known to be obso lete while they are still being planned. The continued construction of toads, proved hazardous by past experiences, will Increase the already appalling death list on the present highways. 4. Tenants grow, about two-thirds of the tobacco produced in the blue grass region of Kentucky. WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILE- Without Olorael And You'll Jump Oat of W U the Morning Ruin' to Gb The liver should pour out two pounds of liquid bile Into your bowela dally. If thlabilv Is not flowing freely, your food doesn't digest It just decays in the bowels. Gas bloats up your Btomach. You get constipated. Youi whole system Is poisoned and you feel sour, sunk and the world looks punk. A mere bowel movement doesn't set at the cause. It takes those good, old Carter's Little Liver Pills to get these two pounds of bile flowing freely and make you feel "up and up." Harmless, gentle, yet amaz ing In making bile flow freely. Ask for Carter's Little Liver Pills by name. 26 cents. Btubbornly refuse anything elac I Famed "Plate ofBrasse " Authentic Say Scientists 8AN FRANCINSCO, Dec. 7 P California's historical detectives emerged today with scientific proof that the state's prize historical ex hibit the "Plate of Brasse" left by Sir Francis Drake in hie voyage of 1579 is authentic. The issue, hotly debated since the graven, battered plate was found in Marin county. Just north of the Golden Gate, was laid to rest today by Allen L. Chlckerlng, president of the California Historical society. Checkering reported the findings of a distinguished electrochemist and a metallurgical engineer that in their opinion the plate "is the genuine Drake plate" referred to In a history of the voyage published in 1628. The researchers were Dr. Colin O. Pink, head of the division of electro chemistry, Columbia university, and E. P. Polushkln, consulting engineer, They hushed the suspicion that the REAR STEER VELOCIPEDE 1098 Just think! He steers with the rear wheels I Front wheel never turns . . . can't rub against his clothing; Handlebars "bank" like the wings of an airplane . , . can't turn into his body! It's safe . . . speedy . , . easy to handle! 10-Inch wheel. At Wards onlyl 20-lnrh wheel 12.98 ; .1 STRONG SPEEDY VELOCIPEDE 7 50 H' a humdinger ! Streamlined . . . racy I Built for real tpeed ! All wheel, ball-bearingi And what color jobt Fire-engine red (even the uddlel) with a little white trim I Solid rubber tired lo in, front wheel I Step plate, I Adjustable spring lad dlel Nickeled belli U-lneh wheel 30-Inch wheel plate, found by an Oakland depart ment store clerk on a picnic, might have been an historical hoax. "There is no doubt whatsoever that the dark coating on the surface . . . is a natural patina formed slowly over a period of many years." they summarized. It was found by Beryle D. Shlnn In July, 1936, on the shores of San Quentln bay. He picked It up to cover a hole in the side of his auto mobile, but the engraving piqued his curiosity, and he took it to Dr. Hrrbert K. Bolton of the university of 'Allfornla. who instantly recogniz ed It. Fair Trip Planned Aboard Steamers SALEM, Dee. 7 VP) A boat char tered by the Salem chamber of com merce, or possibly two boats sailing UDdD ETT NdDWl leet yoiir Toys FAST RIDING POWR TRACTOR 1498 New I Different! Sold only af Wards! See it today I Look, juit like real tractor you'd see on a farm I It 'a extra strong I Extra large , . . bigger than an $18 toy auto I Easy to han die I Ball-bearing wheels! Seat and pedals adjust for smaller children. 34 Inches high I $2 Monthly, Down Pay ment, carrying charge. BABY DOLL WETS HER DIAPERS 1 08 Juit like a real baby ... so sweet and cuddly I She drinks her bottle . . . wets her dia pers . . . sleeps I Little moth ers can have such fun taking eareof her! Shecan be washed. (There's even soap in the lay ette I) But never any tears over broken dolly because she's unbreakable! All rub ber! It Inches tall I See her! (!. ..I1U at different dates, may carry several hundred Balem people to the world fair at San Francisco next summer. This was disclosed today by Barclay Newman, president of the Salem chamber. By the proposed plan the excursion ists would be gone about two weeks. Arrangements would be made for the boat to dock at "Treasure Island," San Francisco. The excursionists would sleep and have breakfast aboard the ship. Use Mall Tribune Want Ada. EARLY7! Avoid the Rush at CHAIN DRIVE VELOCIPEDE 1650 All the thrill and speed of ft "bisEDoy'ia-wheelbike'Vri-our the danger I 3 wheels make It ae . . . Ideal for children from 3 to 11 1 Has ball-bearing 14-ln. wheels! Adjustable spring saddle! Chain Is en closed on topi Bright red and white enameled! $2 Monthly, Down Pay ment, carrying chmrg: DOLL CARRIAGE A $6.00 VALUEI 565 The grandest carriage ever! Fit for a little queen and her baby princes! Has a reclining back, convenient brake for parking on Inclines, adjust able hood with windows . . . Juit everything) Unusually well made of tough, durable fiber . . . constructed Just Ilk real baby carrlageal Rubber tires! Will hold a 28-inch doll. Six Months Term For Drunk Driver GRANTS PASS, Dee. 7 jpy Justice of the Peace K. W. MadLson, remark ing that it was the fifth time Frank Harmon had appeared In his eourt since July, 1035, when hla driver's license was revoked, started him on ft six months' Jail term today. Following an automobile crash Sat urday night, Harmon pleaded fullty to a charge of drunken driving. Madi son said hla license had never been restored. 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