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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 11, 1950)
Wdnday, January 11. 1950 English Channel Area Hocked By Earth Jolt The first globes made In the United States were the work of James Wilson in 1810. He en graved his projection maps with fuch accuracy that when they were cut apart and pasted on hollow wooden spheres, they fitted perfectly, Milwaukee, Wis., Is sometimes called the "Nation's Safest City." Milwaukee has won the accident- firevention contest of the Na ional Safety Council ten times. Spanish and Mexican govern ments granted to individuals almost ten million acres of land in California prior to 1848. Lake Nicaragua In Central America is the only fresh-water lake in the world that contains man-eating sharks. Lake Nicar ague was cut off from ihe Pa. cific ocean by lava from volca. noes but still contains salt-water fish. koncion, Jan. 11 iu.ru Biuia ings on both sides of the Eng lish channel were rocked last night by an earth tremor which lasted a few seconds. RcpciU iroui Uiiil. Cover and . ' Consumption of all types of ' electric light bulbs in the United States last year was 12 per cap ita. Almost two billion bulbs, worth $200,000,000, were shipped from factories. During their first month of op erations from two airfields on Okinawa, marine fighter pilots knocked down 209 Jap planes while losing only four in aerial combat. The Geiger counter used to de tect A-bomb blasts is a vacuum tube housing a gas-filled stain less steel tube. A fine wire in the tube catches minute atomic rays and gives the alarm. Calais said residents heard an "explosion" followed by a move ment of the earth which shook plates off tables and rattled pic tures on walls. No injuries or serious damage were reported. Every calendar date spends 48 hours on the earth. FOUH MEDFOHD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE f 4 'At ill i I, ; 1 1", r t i if This If net a clearance, but a tale of cloth ing you need ovary day. At these price you'll want to buy now for this winter and for next. COLD-WEATHER CLOTHING AT THE HEIGHT OF THE SEASON Open Every Wednesday 9:30 A.M. to 9 P.M. FAMILY OUTERWEAR REG. 4.98 WARM CORDUROY ENSEMBLES SALE-PRICED! Sizes 4, 5, 6, 6x MEN'S RAYON LINED HORSE HIDE JACKETI FUR COLLAR Regularly 24.95 4 38 Air Force style! Prime select ad top grain leathers. Zipper front. 3 deep pockets. Solid or plaid-trlmmed jackets; box.r-.Uck. or bib-top ov.r.Mr 2 pc sets . . sturdy and attractive! Solid Colors: Royal Blue, Kelly Green, ware Regury tf 98 pllsportShirtsforMen -JJX Collar ... Flap Pockets ... Sanforized va y R-gufar(y 2f98 Dres, Gloves-Genuine Pigskins-Un.ined Natural Oak Color-Contrasting Stitching. Sixes: S-M-L. Regularly 4.98 A11 Woo. Woodsmen i-jite Double Shoulder, Two Large-Slash Pockets. Zipp Fronts. Sizes 38-44. tAo.tPoputarS.,I..Th.5mo?lhF.n.shelFal ;, Dependable Service and Retain 111 Shape. 9 OUW ana Bey.' -00 VWed fi?-JS5LZ: Neck Style With Ifcryon lining. Knit Wt"s eguar), 3.9S tons. Choice of Pmk, Blue, Kelly, Regu0ry 2.98 7-14 22 5 88 88 Boys' long Sleeve Sport Shirts Sizes 4-10, Cotton Print. Regularly 1.49 . . ci,!,. Combed Cotton. Bright Stripes. Rib Boys' long 3ieov - .. .. - ... &i I- ruffe. Sizes 1 2-16. " Knit crew nes. - 264 68 2688 3 2 1 64' 78 74 18 MEN'S GABARDINE ZIPPER FRONT JACKETI Regularly 6.98 Wind-proof nyon twill weave treat d to shed showers. Tan or light Bray. BOYS' ALL-WOOL JAO SHIRT IN BRIGHT PLAIDS Wards Reg. Price $4.98 6 38 Well tailored tor comfort . . good looks! 100 wool for warm 2. way collar. Ass't plaids. Sues 16. 4 44 K " MEN'S WARM WORK CLOTHiMr COTTON SUEDE AND FLANNEL ""iwwr NAPPED! Regularly 1.98 Full cut and strong reinforced at a l strain points. Bright washable Plaids; solid gray or blue. ZIP-FRONT Uadu JACKETI "Wl '"ELTON 74 Cossack style of heavyweight 32- ounce reprocessed wool. Full cut tor rH kl t i 40 and 7i lue- " 38, Men's Heavy 1,-oz. Battleax wii u,..,. ' . i ranr. lono La -ng. Boat Sail Pockets. Size, 31-36 . . Regularly 2.59 Regularly 2.79 w , Regularly 1.98 Very n.a 6lw. Sp, wr. Canvas-back. Fll nop llni P7 ' Kn" u a Regularly 1.00 Regularly 4.98 i38 58 Family Night wear and Underwear SUPPERS FOR Tit x?a UCEDI WOMEN'S RAYON ANn FAMILY tDUROY SLIPPCDc. MriU BOYS' It Regularly $2.98 ''tr .'nd!:i,-..Ih kW'Mn with , . ruuy nW rDSyAAND Regularly 2J8 'p'eons? oT if,"' SCU"S "d O 7 padded ..arhd.r,:o,;,.,"SlI,".9!of. ooys Moccas n Stul ci- 2:6 w,n. w SltfTiXZ i- Wn mafiogany. Sizes 2-6 t"' Felt Everett Slipper, liQht . u '8 Kid,kin Op.ro S,Wry '',9 ne(s. Size, . -liOJ Regularly 3.29 248 1 48 88 248 FLANNELETTE GOWN FOR CHILLY WINTER NIGHTS Reduced from 3.59 Packed with sleeping comfort! Get yours now! Tearose, white. 32-44. Ixrra lint, 2.98 2.69 3 28 MEN'S HEAVY WEIGHT COTTON FLANNEL PAJAMAS Regularly 2.98 Coat and Pullover styles. Choice of gripper waist fasteners or draw string. Sanforized. Sizes A-D. V Warm Cotton Flannel Gowns in gay prints or pretty pastels. See them today! Sizes 36-42. Regularly 1.98 Stock up now! Warm, full-cut vat-dyed Cotton Flannel Pajamas. Two styles, yoke and collar. Pink and blue. Sizes 34-40. Regularly 2.98 One Piece Sleeper ... of softly fleeced, long wearing cotton knit. Gripper fasteners down back. Elastic drop seat. Light blue, maize and pink. Sizes 1, 2, and 3. Regularly 98c Men's extra-warm Unionsuits 25 virgin wool, 75 cotton. Ankle length, long sleeves. 38-42. Regularly 3.69 Little girls' winterweight Vest, and Panties. Softly combed rib knit cotton. All sizes 2 to 12. Regularly 59c ea. Women's Part-Wool Vests, 20 wool, balance cotton. Comfort able tuck-stitch construction. Sizes S-M-L. Regularly 79c ea. 100 Wool Robe for Men. Full cut, wrap around style. Shawl collar. Raglan sleeve,. Blue and maroon. Sizes S-M-L. Regularly 8.95 2 1 78 268 84 52e y98 LUXURIOUS WOOL-FILLED RAYON SATIN COMFORTER Wards Reg. Price 14.49 Expertly quilted in an elabor ate design. 68 x 80" . , . , 2Vi lbs. A remarkable value) 5 rich shades. 11 88 WARDS OWN ALL-WOOL "FLEECYDOWN" BLANKET 72x90" ... Reg. 15.98 4' lbs. of luxurious warmth. Finish is a soft, velvetry nap. Widt 7" rayon satin bind ing. 72 x 90". 12 88 Fvl Ml 4 4l MY UiUa. iiatel