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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-01-06

The meetings of st. Cecelia's Guild
and of the Altar Society of the Cath
olic church were postponed from last
Thursday until Thursday of this
week because of special services at
that church last week.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-01-06

A very pleasant surprise was given
Mr. L. Sparks at his home east oi
Asbland. the evening of January l.
About thirty of his neighbors sath-
erred with baskets full of good Things
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-01-06

Have a dress form made now at
Enders'. Why use factory made
form when you can have a perfect
reproduction of your own? CAPT
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-01-06

Owing to the annual meeting of
the First Baptist church on New
Years, the Woman Home and For
eign Missionary Society omitted it's
regular monthly meeting for Janu-
airy.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-01-06

Miss Tomlin and DR.. Kammerer
gave a 500 party Saturday evening
at the Columbia. There were two
tables. The Misses Welch, Di Bell,
Keiser, Greer, DR.. Sawyer, the Misses
Tuttle and Miss RAIDER of Medford
were guests.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-01-06

New Years night the guests at the
Columbia had 500 party. Refresh
ments ended the evening and a de-
lightful time was enjoyed.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-01-06

The Siskiyou Social Circle of the
Congregational church will meet with
Mrs. J. H. MCGEE, on the Boulevard,
on Wednesday alternon at 2:3O
o'clock. Mesdame3 l.. S. Brown and
c. c. Howard will be joint hostesses
with Mrs. McGee.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-01-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Deibert of Winner
street entertained at a very enjoy
able dinner party Friday evening.
The guests were Misses Nellie Briggs,
Hope Burdic. Pearl Good, Minnie
Policy and Melissa Wenner, and Miss
Carol Fish of Phoenix.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-01-06

Tho u Nrtnightly Club was enter
,t,iraa ~, RS. A. d. Graham at her
homo =, ,Is Almond street, Friday
nome at l46N cIub consists -,
afternoon. Thl. I' Si'' ~ -,
twelve ladies' VIII play or'use' All
the club members GIG - e'e"' VIII"
the exception of Mrs. V0""''i'
whose place for the a.
taken by Miss Eleanor G. e'' '' .
Fred Wagner. having high,
took the usual club prize. " '"'
~cDGlrsion Of the game a lunch
The inslemency of "
served forgotten in this de
weather wa. - chora, =. o,,,
lightful home. M 1os,ass =, .bo
Almond street. will be
club Friday afternoon.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-01-06

The Misses Davenport entertained
a few friends at a chatting dish party
at the Hotel Columbia, "Wednesday
evening.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-01-06

FURS-DOes this weather suggest
them? We are showing a very large
line of exceptional values. Now is
the time to buy, as we are offering
them at discount. Prices range
from $500 to $500. To close out
at One-fourth Off.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-01-06

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The Misses Davenport entertained
a few friends at a chatting dish party
at the Hotel Columbia, Wednesday
evening.
New Years night the guests at the
Columbia had a 500 party. Refresh
ments ended the evening and a de-
lightful time was enjoyed.
Owing to the annual meeting of
the First Baptist church on New
Years, the Woman Home and For
eign Missionary Society omitted it's
regular monthly meeting for Janu-
airy.
The meetings of St Cecelias Guild
and of the Altar Society of the Cath
olic church were postponed from last
Thursday until Thursday of this
week because of special services at
that church last week.
. Miss Tomlin and DR.. Kammerer
gave a 500 party Saturday evening
at the Columbia. There were two
tables. The Misses Welch, Di Bell,
Keiser Greer, DR.. Sawyer, the Misses
Tuttle and Miss RAIDER of Medford
were guests.
Mr.. and Mrs Ora Deibert of Winner
street entertained at a very enjoy
able dinner party Friday evening.
The guests were Misses Nellie Briggs,
Hope BurdiC. Pearl Good, Minnie
Policy and Melissa Wenner, and Miss
Carol Fish of Phoenix.
The Siskiyou Social Circle of the
Congregational church will meet with
Mrs. j. H. MCGEE, on the Boulevard,
on Wednesday alternon at 2:3O
o'clock. Mesdame5 L. S. Brown and
C. c. Howard will be joint hostesses
with Mrs. MCGEE.
Miss De Bell entertained at 500
Thursday evening at Mrs. Deans
home on Granite street, in honor of
her guest, Miss Lucille RAIDER of Med
ford. The guests for the evening
were the Misses Winnie Hadley, Tom
lin, Greer, DR.. Kammerer and Ada
Dunn.
The Trinity church Girls Club
held their annual dance at the guild
house Friday evening. About 25
couples spent the evening from to
IL dancing to the delightful strains
of Pedersen's orchestra. Refresh
ments consisting of sandwiches
chicken salad and coffee were served
about II o'clock. All present report
most delightful evening"
Mr.. and Mrs. j B. Ware Informal
ly entertained Thursday evening at
their home on Liberty street. The
guests were the members of the
party which camped at Brown Molin-
tain Gulch last summer, and the
evening was pleasantly spent with
"reminiscences of tat delightful out
ing. Light refreshments were
served during the evening.
The Wednesday Afternoon Club
will be entertained this week at the
home of Mrs. A. II. Russell, III
North Main street. Mrs. C. II. Gil
lette, Mrs. Wade Wallis and Miss
Mabel Russell will be the hostesses.
A cordial invitation is extended to
strangers of the church. The annual
election of officers will occur and it
is hoped that all the members will
attend.
A few young friends of Mrs. Lulu
B. Carr were her guests at a dinner
party given last Thursday evening.
The part of the entertainment that
caused the most enjoyment with
the exception of the dinner) was the
arrival of two young men from Trim
ity, n. c., the Messrs. Charles Per-
kins and James Balance. The even
ing was spent in music by Miss Swi-
CART and Miss Esther Whited. The
Arizona republican., 1913-12-04
Arizona Republicans Editorial Page

and for this the commissioners must be men of good judgment who know of ability when they him who have some talent readers human nature.
 this matter, also the commissioners must possess frmness. They will be beset by all kinds of candidates the position of city manager, and of them will he backed by personal and polit- ical friends Every possible string will be pulled The aid societies, lodges and churches of which they may happen be members will be solicited, and possibly obtained. There petitions filled with the names of hundreds who have no special in terest in the candidates whose petitions they have signed. They will have only yielded the Amer ican weakness for signing petitions
 All these influences the commission dis regard. They will carry proof and not hint of the qualifications of the applicants. The commission rely entirely upon its own judg- ment, after a careful investigation the quan- cations of all the candidates, and must not be mis- led the belief that such influences represent the will the people. The will of the people will be expressed II election the commissioners, who will thereby be delegated choose the best city manager find without further in- structons. The whole responsibility will be placed upon the commission and share il with societies, lodges churches and petition -signers And. here would upon citizens to refrain from embarrassing the commission by signing peti- tions in favor any candidate.
 The great private concerns, depart naent stores railroads banks and factories hire their managers petitions. The applicant for one these responsible positions must stand upon merits
 Beside duty electins the commission win have broader legislative duties than the city council It will have larger powers. \ man who might be fairly good councilman might be a very poor commissioner. If Phoenix is goinG get the most out Of the new form of governrnent il must choose best timber for the commission Voters cannot afford to take into considera- tlon personality popularity of candidate for the commission only two things are to be con sdered, ability and the integrity of the cand- dates. hands of the commission are to be committed the vital affairs Phoenix
 Within at most, the months, the can didates will be named. That is a long time for the people to choose whom they want The best men will not put themselves forward. They must be hunted out induced to become candidates The campaign should begun without delay.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-04
Be Patient

Because President Wilson his message neg lcctcd 10 recommend national equal suffrage, sui fra.,iss should lose neither heart patience and should not indulge threats Of mlitancy or even vaguely hint at it. AIitancy in this country would be a harmful fad, it is form of insanity in England would of course, receive here the support the women whose courage, patience and energy have won the triumphs already recorded but they would be held responsible for it.
 State by state has been gained and if the same sane methods are pursued the roll will be lentghened until enough states will be included to warrant the hope shat national constitutional amendment would be ratified. Congress and the president would not then dare to withhold the amendment
 We very much doubt whether, if an amend rnent were now submitted, it would be endorsed by the required number of states. In fact feel certain that it would be ratified It could hardly be expected that a state which has denied it's own women the privilege of the ballot would support an amendment to bestow it upon the women of the whole country
 The campaign must be carried it has been. state by state The defenses of sefishness must be assaulted carried by until the chief stronghold the enemy has been reached. MiIitancy would almost certainly bring the move mcnt now progressing rapidly, to standstiIl It would put into the hands opponents of suffrage new and mere effective weapon than they have ever Welded.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-04
IN SUNSHINE YET CASTING NO SHADOW

Everyone knows that when person stands in the full sunshine his body casts shadow which will either be short long. according the sun is high up in the heavens or near the horizon at sunrise or A little thought will bins it home the reader that obviously, if the is exactly at vertical over persons head. there can be no shadow. the problem is determine when and where this shall be the state of things. A regards the .where.' that must evidently be at place CT the earth in the tropics and the when be the hour of midday. To get these things to concur ny prearrangement is mat ter O. no small difficulty. But matter of fact they did concur a day February, 191@-namely the 13th when scientific friend of mine. Mr. w. B Gibbs, was in mid-ocean in latitude l3 degrees south, the suns declination being also about l5 degrees south. This photo, reproduced in the De cemher Strand represents MT Gibbs and another standing bolt upright on the deck facing one another. clearly shows the absence of any sign lateral shadoyv-in other words, it proves that the ship in such latitude that the sun was Vel ticalIy overhead. and that the time noon, when the at its highest altitude as be- tween
Arizona republican., 1913-12-04
Sidewalk Sketches
BY HOWARD L. PANN
THE PIANO


 The piano is alleged instrument which is useful showing what put up With when no escape. There is quite a v:sIled assortment of pieces for the piano. all which have familiar sound after being played several times in rapid succession. one Of the most cheerful diver sions which musical people who frequent Hat called upon enjoy is to hear the girl in the room aoove the scales until 11:30 D. piano which sounds though it harboring severe and relentless pain in the sounding board The soft pedal attachment to the piano which is used when the william is about to open a zawning aperture the leading mans breath res crvoir Pianos used practice purposes have no soft pedal mercy beast. but they have a loud pedal which drive The NaiGen's Pray CT" up six flights of stairs and through brick wall into the next apartment. Whenever 2 I-al-o down that person with q keen ear cant tell the key of c from a feline serenade il is tuned by a dictatorial individual who runs bithely it's works with tack hammer and a monkey wrench A piano is asid to be in tune when father can hear Just Before the Battle Nother,' without complaining that the hired forgot to oil the windmill A piano recital is painful function which separates the sheep the goats, ursicaIy speaking with the result that visiting artist i5 usually for the role of the goat The se!f-pay- ing piano device which tends promote culture in the home and make pair of lean biceps look like twin Indian clubs. As result there is loud demand in country club circles for who pump a self player for two hours at stretch. i'm cIuding re-rolls, without contracting 2 cast-iron cTamp in both legs.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-04
TELEPHONE GIRLS, EYES

tGulletin American Medical Association)
 There in the United States about 12J000 telephone girls. whose average service is three years or less. The working hours about eight per diem; the average number of calls is about 140 per hour, running at the peak to 225 more The operator sits facing a switchboard which is covered with numbers, each number hay
 ing small signal light that flashes and off as the call completed. When the person calling raises his receiver. light flashes the switch board "centraI.' this light continues burn until the operator plugs the number and receives the call She then plugs the number called for and light until called person raises his receiver form the hook. When the receivers finally replaced their hooks, both lights flash and burn until the operator removes the connecting plugs. To complete one call means four flashes of light. As the average number of calls is 40 per hour, with 225 during the rush hours. the operators eyes exposed from 800 1000 light every resulting fatigue the eyes, to say nothing of the mental and physical strain under which the operator constantly works. The Bell system, in 1911 spent $720,953 for rest rooms and lunchrooms for the operators, and it has secured sufficient air space and good illumination, vet. although only young and healthy gir.s lected, the average length of service does not cced three Tho symptoms of eye-strain which the girls develop headache. dullness. mdiges- tion. exhaustion strain, insomnia, colds and forth The two three short years of telephone work possible to the girls, well nine -tenths of
Arizona republican., 1913-12-04
Chief Crazy Snake.
The Preacher
By WALT MASON

church Brother Gall, who said: Say, Parson, ann E,se3: why don't you find modern text? Why go way back Adams time introduce isr-ofr cItrue2 The people living on earth don't care a pewter nickeIs worth about the folks who cashed their strings million years ago, by jings We worshipers who pay the freight would have youl sermons up to date" Next Sunday morn the preacher rose and talked of modern joys and woes: he roasted crooks and all their tricks, and took a poke politics, and jared the shady pusi- ness who does things the fire sale plan And after church he old Hunks a merchant prince heaps plUIks who cried while threat with d Say Parson. stick to Holy Writ Jack up old Moses and his men, Daniel in the lions den, You'll have down from your perch who support the church, will seek some other synasogue, to hear the old time decal3guet" The preacher. downeast. sought his lair foil his easy chair, and said. while staring WaIl It's darned hard work please them a1lt
Arizona republican., 1913-12-04
THINGS WE NEVER SEE

Cartoons in which political bosses portrayed thin. hungry-looking persons.
 A wife who is glad her husband considers as mother the noblest earth.
 Insurance agents who go right when you tell them you have all the insurance you are able to carry. your eyes.
 Actresses who hate have their names appear in the papers.
 Capitalists who think they are getting square deal Washington.
 Beautiful girls who have found that they lovely
Arizona republican., 1913-12-04
FLOWERS OF THE DARK
Viclded.

After last high cloud is ashen cold,
 The last bright landmark dwindled strange an'
 far, They bloom across the dusk in broken gold
 Beneath the first faint star. Some by the river upon the height,
 One in a little cleft twiXt hill and hill Luminous. lovely while the breeding night
 Shelters them and still. Homes blessed homes! here clustered, here apart the gray gloom unfurling, rose by rose; Each with a crimson hearth fire at it's heart
 They tenderly unclose. Till all the lands a garden fair and still,
 And far, toing pilgrim I can mark One in a little. cleft 'twixt hill and hill
 My Flower of the Dark! Nancy Byrd Turner, in December Ainslees.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-04
BANKERS SPEND s7ooo ON ALFALFA

The bankers of Aberdeen, s. b, have voted to set aside S7000 to be used by the Better Farming Association of South Dakota in the purchase of dry alfalfa seed. It will be sold at cost to the CO operative farmers the association and will go q long way toward increasing the alfalfa acreage Last season the Better Farming association in strumentaI putting in about 25OO of alfalfa in Brown county about 75 per cent. which made successful actch. The plan that has been adopted for the coming season will than double the lcreagc-Rreeder's Gazette
Arizona republican., 1913-12-04
NOW A HIGH COST OF WAR

Colonel F. Picard finds that the firing of one shell of the French 12-inch naval gun costs 435o francs, about $S70. This amount is divided as follows: The cost of the projectile, which weighs about 970 pounds, $500. The charge weighs about 297 pounds and costs about $220. The gun costs about S7OOOO Taking the life of gun two hundred shots, each shot would cost about $35O
Arizona republican., 1913-12-04
FOR LEFT-HANDED PERSONS

Enterprising manufacturers make various arti- cles for the special benefit left-handed people besides scissors adjusted their use, you buy left-handed screws, gimlets and other tools. And thoughtful of all contrivances, minister to their physical peculiarity, cOrEscrews twisted the wrong right t-handed person would think, for left-handed buffers and walters.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-04
Commissioner and Councilman

The duties of a commissioner under the new form of city government will be widely different those of a member of the city council and proper discharge of them will require differ ent degree of ability. The most important and the first duty will be the selection of city manager
Arizona republican., 1913-12-04

all their suffering is probably due the constant near-range eyeworI without proper protection for the eyes.
Arizona republican., 1913-12-04

So long as we love, we serve. The true services of life are ines timable in life and are never paid.
 Robert Louis StcveUson
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-05-23
High School Band Concert.

Wednesday evening Of this week the
newly organized military band of the
Cresco High School, under the leader
ship of Mr.. Claude EIzea, gave con-
cert in the Armory to a good sized
audience and realized something in the
neighborhood Of $40 for their efforts.
The band was assisted in its concert
by the High School Orchestra, under
the direction Of Miss Ruth Connolly,
which organisation gave many and
very fine selections Of music. Mr..
Leonard Lyons gave . resding with
piano accompaniment that was very
nicely gwen and very well received.
The High School Male Quartet, consist
ing Of Messrs. Paul Brown, Carl
Klaffke. Will Darrow and George Rob-
ertson sang several very good seiee-
tions and elected hearty applause.
Miss Kratz, music instructress in the
school, gave very pleasing vocal solo
and was very heartily applauded.
Misses Ruth Connolly and Helen Kakac
gave very fine violin duet which was
also very well received. c. H. S. pos
sesses . band. orchestra vocal and
literary talent which not only the
school but the city may we'll feel proud.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-05-23
Epworth League Reception.

Saturday, from till S O'Clock, at
the M. E. church, the League gave a
reception to members of the congrega-
ton 60 or more years young. This
delightful evidence of thought and gra-s
ciousness is an oasis in the desert Of
American indifference of youth to
middle age, even. "....s .s:-a
The League has purchased fine pia-
no which was made use o! in the pleas
ing program rendered by the Leaguers
assisted by Rev. Soper with solos. A
touch of the sublime was added when
Mr.. Puntney was called upon for solo.
He sang in time and tune the first
hymn he learned il, boyhood, also the
last one committed about two years
ago. SO years have not aged hias love
for these Christian verses. 'r'' "A
The League room was filled with
bright, gracious Leaguers and their
guests. Ice cream and cake was served
in the dining room. Autos conveyed
many home.
Young hands reached out to the old,
makes warm hearts. Con-.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-05-23
Arizona Joe Open. Season.

Arizona Joe's Wild West Shows,
owned and managed by the Wheeler
Bros, opened the season here last
Saturday and were greeted with crowds
that occupied their seating capacity at
both performances. While not as large
as the older Wild West Shows, they
gave excellent satisfaction, giving all
the big show "thrills," such as the
stage hold-up, attack on the emigrant
train and the pony express. The 1ndi-
an village life was interesting and the
trick riding and lariat throwing was
excellent.
The proprietors were more than
pleased with the patronage and compli-
ments given them. We hope for their
success and feel sure they will meet
with it, for they are young men who
can be depended upon to give clean
show and give their patrons the best to
be had in the Wild West amusement
line.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-05-23
N. E. Iowa NJ. W. A. Picnic June 19

N. E. Iowa NJ. W. A. Picnic June 19
The Annual Northeastrn Iowa Mod
erh Woodmeh Picnic will be held at
Oelwein, Iowa., on Thursday; June 19.
The members of Palm Camp No. 23O,
and business men of Oelwein are doing
all in their power to make this one of
the biggest gatherings ever held. A
goodly sum of money has been secured
and-a program will. be arranged that
will leave nothing to be desired. There
will be games and sports galore. There
will be prize drills contested for by the
teams in the various camps. A. base
ball game has been arranged for be-
tween the Charles City team and the
Oelwein team. Linderman, the vet
eran ball player, is to pitch for Charles
City Good speakers are being ar
ranged for and plenty of music all day.
All the live Woodmen will make q date
for Oelwsin June 10. All those who
want to Gee live town on a specially
live day will make arrangements to be
in Oelwein June 10. Mayor Cole will
hand the keys Of the city to the army
of the M. w. A. and If the ivisitors do
not have hot time in the old 'wn it
will be their fault. For further infor-
nation, write t3Esr-- ~ - :,
H. ". HOVER, Sec'y,
Oelwein, Iowa.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-05-23
Farmers Meeting

. The Cresco Farmers Co-Operators
will hold meeting in Cresco Saturday
May 24th, beginning at l o'clock p. M.
in Woodman hall over lenders meat
market. Every farmer within twelve
miles of Cresco should be present.
State Organizer, H. w. Bishop 81
West Union will be the speaker. DON'T
forget the date.
The above has to do with new or
ganization formed here the past win-
ter-an "Arbor" of 4 comparatively
new society called the Ancient OrdSr
Of Cleaners" with headquarters in De-
troit, Michigan. The membership is only
for resident farmers and cooperative
marketing of farm products, social in
tercourse of members, and life insur-
ance if desired, are the main objects
the fraternity. J. E. Doolittle is the
president, E. M. Eldredge the vice
president, and Frank Bouska the SEQ
retary and treasurer of the local Ar
Dor. E -., ,5r.rs.., 80, -, s,,s.