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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-05
THIS PLANT IS A THIEF.
poddsr Steals All the pisestsd Food
Of Its Glover Neiphbors.

Possibly he's too lazy to feed him,
self. or II may be that he came from
family Of criminals and can't over.
come his heredity. At any rate. he's
a robber. a thief and plunderer, None
OF these names Is too severe. and II
you doubt Il ask the farmer. who
knows him for the damage he does
every year to the clover and alfalfa
crops. The plant Is the dodder.
Perhaps We Gun forgive the doddcr
for not preparing his own food. for he
has nothing to prepare II with. Nearly
all plants have chlorophyll. the sub.
stance which makes plants green and
digests the food which they take from
the ground and the mir. The dodder
has no chlorophyll.
So II has to turn robber TO live. After
the seed springs from the ground the
dodder vine reaches out until II touches
some other plant, clover. for example.
1t attaches itself to the clover stem by
Its tiny rootlets and begins to eat the
food which the clover has taken and
digested
After awhile the root withers and
dies. and the vine keeps reaching out
for more victims, binding them TO
gether with It's tiny threads, You prob.
ably have seen the small. pale, bell
shaped flowers climbing over u field Of
clover.
Once dodder gets hold In a clover
field the farmers only escape Is TO cut
clover and dodder alike and burn the
crop. And the farmer believes this
death none too horrible for the little
robber yine.-Phlladelphia North Amer.
lean.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-05
WILSON SUPPORTERS
Continued from page -

This gave the administration an
opportunity for u complete SHOW
down" upon support OF President
Wilson In his stand against such
warming
The effect of the vote on the Gore
resolution in the senate yesterday
was still disputed. The discussion
following upon the tabling OF the re-
solution was held by many to have
killed the effect OF the tabling.
Some said. indeed, that II failed
to show support Of the president, and
was. instead. the direct opposite. De-
bate in the senate was expected 10
break out anew today.
The house situation was such that
q vote on the McIemore proposal.
however, seemed likely TO make the
issue lear-cut--whether President
Wilson should be supported or not
In his international position.
Chairman Flood of the foreign
committee reported formally TO the
house when II convened his COM
mittee's recommendation for tabling
the McLemore resolution.
After comforting with Speaker
Clark and others, Flood said that It
appeared no vote could be taken be-
fore Monday.
Following conference Of house
leaders, Majority Leader Kitchln said
/ 1t was practically certain that the
McLemore resolution vote would be
postponed to Monday and possibly
until Tuesday. He declared also that
II was probable the resolution would
be re-drafted so that the house could
vote directly upon the merits OF
warning Americans not to travel on
armed belllgerent ships.
The house rules committee session
this afternoon adjourned without
taking any action, but II will meet
again at 10 o'clock Monday morning
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-05
State Engineer Here

John II. Lewis, state engineer. ac-
companied by Assistant Engineer
Peters, arrived in the city Saturday
afternoon, and will inspect the roads
in this district. Saturday. after ar
irving, the gentlemen accompanied
County Commissioners Lind and Rob-
inson over the Pacific Highway be-
tween Grants Pass and the Jackson
county line, the special purpose OF
the trip being to investigate the piece
Of roadway at Locust hill. where
some work Is badly needed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-05

OF mercantile business has expanded
many fold; that rural mail routes
have multiplied; that the telephone
service has been greatly extended;
and that the county OF Scottsoluff
agriculturally has attained a position
second to none in the state OF Ne
braska; and that the city OF Scotts-
bluff is now widely known as being
second only to Omaha and Lincoln
In the volume Of railroad trafic
handled through same.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-05
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express to all our
heartfelt thanks for the kindness
shown us in our bereavement, and
our appreciation OF the many beauti-
ful floral offerings.
MIR. T. b. DoERFUS.
MIR. AND MRS. 8. c. MEAS.
MRS. 70. REHKoPF.
MRS. MARY BROWNE.
Guaranteed Haywood baby buggies
at Helmer's. 8S6
Old papers, for starting fires. SO
per bundle. Courier Office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-05
NAME FRANCIS MONDAY
AMBASSADOR TO RUSSIA

Washington, Mar. 4.-President
Wilson will send the name Of former
Governor David r. Francis, of Mis-
souri,, to the senate Monday as am
bassador to Russia, to succeed George
r. Marye, resigned.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-05

H. s. Pickard, who has fruit
ranch in the Central Point district,
is in the city for few days. Mr..
Pickard was formerly from New
Mexico.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-05

COMING EVENTS

March Z, Tuesday Meeting OF tho
Society OF Arts and Crafts, with
Mrs. G. II. Demaray.
March 3. Tuesday--Study section
OF Music Club meets at 1850.
chorus rehearsal at S:l5. CONNER
cial club rooms.
March l6. Thursday--The ladies' Of
the NJ. Il. church south will hold q
"St. Patrick's" tea at the church,
from 2:30 to 5:30 y. m. Program
and refreshments. Csc
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-05
Relief.

Relief.
'Ts your daughter improving In her
musicY
"No; but the next best thing is hap.
pening. She's getting tired Of 1t and
won't practice. Washington Star.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-05

High grade mattresses, such makes
as the sealy, ostermoor. and Hey
woods always on hand Mt Helmer's.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-05
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-05

Old papers, &c per bundle, at the
Courier office.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-05

Keen Kutter tools and cutlery at
the Rogue River Hardware. 660tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-03-05

Location notices. Courier Office
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18

Two privates In Highland regi'
ment began arguing In the cnnteon as
10 the rival merits OF Edinburgh ana
Glasgow---a burning topic north OF tho
Tweed. -,
"Ay, an whit IA yer Edinburgh9 7"
sneorod the Glaswegian. "Nnethln' bit
n hull WI castle, an ruins on yin
side an row o. ludgln' hooses on the
ither!"
"Bit lis luik at the fine bulldin's
we hae In Edinburgh" protested the
man from that city.
100, ny! Yo hao some fine pris'
ons!"
"Weel. an fine we need them WI
sac mony cheap trips frao Glesgaol y
Here. some o. tho warld's greatest
heroes live In Glesgael" snapped the
Glasgow man angrlly.
"Horoosl Humphl Sooner Gu them
martyrs fur livin' thorol"
"Ye win find Glesgao mon n over
the globol"--proudly,
"Mobbe"--calmly--"n' gey glad tae
be DOT o. It. I"
AT ony rate" said the Glasgow man
firmly. "Glesgae Is a far greater place
than Edinburgh!"
AVA. monl Edinburgh IL the capt.
tai o. Scotlandi"
"Weel. that's as may be-" was the
Glaswegians final hit. But heaven
help yo II ye gang doun Argyle street
o. Setterday nicht an say it!"--Lon'
don Answers,
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
EIOSTETTE TER'S
~ STOMACH BITTERS
A Famous Physicians
Wonderful Discovery

blood is filled with poisonous waste
matter, which settles in the feet, an.
kles and wrists; or under the eyes in
bag-like formations.
1t is just as necessary to keep the
kidneys acting properly as to keep the
bowels active.
The very best possible way to take
care of yourself is to take a glass of
hot water before meals and an "An-
uric" tablet. In this way it is readily
dissolved with the food, picked up by
the blood and finally reaches the kid
neys, where it has a tonic effect in
rebuilding those organs.
Step into the drug store and ask for
a 50-cent package of "Anuric" or send
DR.. Pierce 10c. for trial pckg. "Anuric''
many times more potent than lithia,
eliminates uric acid as hot water melts
sugar. A short trial will convince you.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
Timber Sale Approved.

Announcement is made by the Forest
Service that the district forester,
Portland, Ore, has just approved the
contract for the sale to Brown Bros,
& Hubbard of 8, 900. 900 feet of timber
on the Crater Lake National forest ir
Southern Oregon.
The timber is located on Crystal
Creek on the west side of klamath
lake and consists mostly of western
yellow pine, although there is some
sugar pine and other species. The
prices paid for the timber are 1920
per M feet for the yellow pine and
sugar pine, and so cents per M feet
for the other species.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
Works of Art

After a series of careful experiments
and tests at the Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y, COW
ering many years-Dr. Pierce, the
medical director of that hospital made
announcement that he could prove
that medicine which he called AN
URIC" was the best uric acid solvent
now to be had AS remedy for those
easily recognized symptoms of inflam-
mation-as soalding urine, backache
and frequent urination, as well as sedi-
ment In the urine, or if uric acid in
the blood has caused rheumatism, lum-
bago, sciatica, gout, it is simply won
derful how quickly "Anuric" acts;
causing the pains and stiffness rapidly
to disappear.
Swollen hands, ankles, feet, are due
to dropsical condition, often caused
by disordered kidneys. Naturally
when the kidneys are deranged the
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
Mill Refuses Business.

Marshfield- w. Rehfeld, O
myrtle wood manufacturer here, has
more orders than he can fill and had to
turn down large contract for myrtle
bobbins for spinning mills in Calcutta.
Myrtle wood novelties have become
much sought since they were exhibited
at the San Francisco exposition, and
orders for the wood are being received
from many sections of the United
States. The Rehfeld plant is now busy
on an order for l, 900, 900 auto writer's,
contrivance used in teaching children
to write.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
How to Heal Itching,
Burning Skin Diseases

A Baltimore doctor suggests this
simple, but reliable and inexpensive
home treatment for people suffering
with eczema. ringworm, rashes and
similar itching. burning skin troubles
At any reliable druggists get n jar
OF resinol ointment and cake OF res
inol soap, These are not ut all oxpen
sive. With the reslnol soap and warm
water bathe the affected parts thor
oughly. until they are free from crusts
and the skin Is softened. Dry very
gently. spread on n thin layer OF the
resinol ointment. and cover with a
light bandage-if necessary to protect
the clothing. This should be done
twice n day. Usually the distressing
itching and burning stop with the first
treatment. and the skin soon becomes
clear and healthy again.--Adv.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
NEWS ITEMS
OF General Interest
About Oregon
Equality in Distribution Of
State School Money Shown

That the state and county officials Of
Oregon are much more jealous in safe.
guarding the school funds than are
some of the neighboring states Is
shown by an investigation started q
short time ago by the legislative com.
mittee Of the state Of Washington
representing the State Federation Of
Labor, the Farmers Union and State
Grange. The secretary of the commit
tee wrote to State Superintendent j.
A. Churchill calling attention to the
fact that 20 per cent Of the moneys
derived from the sale of timber and
rentals Of the forest reserves Is paid
by the Federal government to various
states and that the law provides that
it shall be by them divided among the
counties in which the forest reserves
are situated, and the money expended
for the benefit of the public schools
and the public roads thereof, and not
otherwise.
A comparison of the way this money
is divided in the different states is
quite interesting. This committee
sent statement which shows that in
many counties of Washington all the
money is expended for the benefit of
roads, and the schools receive nothing
In some counties very small sum is
spent for roads and schools and the
balance is "otherwise" expended.
Superintendent Churchill sent let
ter to each county of this state asking
for statement as to how the money
is expended in Oregon. He has re-
ceived letters from nearly all the coun-
ties, and in every instance the money
is equally divided between the school
fund and the road fund.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
Did the Trick.

Patriotism Is strong instinct in the
breast of certain elderly lady, who
was recently much troubled at the
failure OF her three nephews to enlist
They were such stalwart, sturdy fel.
lows that she was ashamed OF them.
When strong hints had been receiv-
ed in silence, her patience became ex.
hausted. One day she sent telegram
to each of the three. These all bore
the same message:
your country is calling. Wire re-
ply If you wish to borrow my ear
trumpet"
She is now very proud of her three
lads in khaki.-London Answers.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
Fruit Pest Fight Planned.

Hood River-Professor L. F. Hen
derson, formerly head of the depart
ment of botany of the University of
Idaho, who has just been appointed
county fruit inspector to succeed H.
M. Holbrook, will wage campaign
to keep the orchards of this district
free from disease pests. Nonresident
owners will be made to clean up tracts
that have grown to weeds. "It was
gratifying to US of the Upper Valley
community to meet with such cooper
alton from Professor Henderson" said
Colonel w. F. Tucker.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
Government Crop Report for Oregon


Washington, D. ca summary Of
the May crop report for the state Of
Oregon, as compiled by the Bureau Of
crop estimates, U. S. department Of
Agriculture, is as follows:
Winter wheat-May / forecast r..
400, 900 bushels; production last year
final estimate), 16,200, 900; two
years ago, 13, 6s4, 900; l909-13 aver
age, IL, 955, 900 bushels.
Rye-May forecast, 436, 900 BUSH
els; production last year final esti-
mate), Ala, 900; two years ago, $780,
900 bushels.
Meadows-May / condition SO, COM
pared with the ten-year average of 96.
Pasture-May l condition 93, COM
pared with the ten-year average of 95.
Spring blowing - Per cent done to
May !, 1916, estimated 80 per cent,
compared with so May last year and
"a, the ten year average.
Spring planting - Per cent done to
May /, 1916, estimated 75 per cent,
compared with SO May ! last year and
80, the ten-year average.
Hay-Old crop on farms May /, es-
timated $4,000 tons, compared with
120, 900 year ago and 173, 600 two
years ago.
Prices-The first price given below
is the average on May ! this year, and
the second, the average on May l last
year:
Wheat, 81 and 116 per bushel. Corn,
85 and SO. Oats, SO and 81. Pota-
toes, II and n. Hay, $13.10 and
$3.50 per ton. Eggs, 20 and 10 cents
per dozen.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
Hriqht Child.

"Bliggins' small boy says great
many bright things"
"IIo uttered his masterpiece the 9TH
er evening In the presence of Il large
company"
What was it?'
HE said. Father, where do you get
all the funny things you tell people
say?' Washington Star.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
Preparedness.

Mr.. Tompkins was obliged to stop
overnight at small country hotel. He
was shown to his room by the one boy
the place afforded, colored lad.
II am glad there's rope here in
case of fire." commented Mr.. Tomp-
kins as he surveyed the room, "but
what's the idea of putting Bible In
the room in such a prominent place"
Dat am intended foh use, sah," re-
piled the boy, "in case de fire am too
far advanced foh yo' to make yo' es-
cape, sah."-Philadelphia Public Led
ger
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
On the Safe Side.

Jones and his wife were seated at
the dining room table perusing the
evening papers when the door bell
rang. Jones arose to answer it, when
his wife said:
Let me hide those umbrellas be-
fore you let them in"
"Why, do you think somebody will
steal them?" asked Jones.
NO" replied his wife. Someone
might recognize them. ."-Philadelphia
Ledger.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
GranuIated Eyelids,
The sky Pilot.

Owing to a fog, steamer stopped
at the mouth of river. An old lady
became very nervous and inquired OF
the captain the cause of the delay.
"Can't see up the river" replied the
officer.
But captain, can see the stars
overhead" she argued.
"Yes," said he gruffly, "but until
the boilers bust we amt going that
Boy.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
Next Best ThIno.

A hospital nurse was testing vol.
unteer on his practical knowledge OF
first,aid work.
Now. what would you do In case q
mar collapsed?" she asked.
Give him some brandy. MISS" re-
piled the man.
but suppose you had no brandyT'
Sure. then" he answered cheer
fully, "rd promise him some. Phil.
adelphia Public Ledger.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
In Berlin These pays.

Look here, my friend, what on
earth are you waiting for? You've
been standing here for an hour in the
pouring rain"
I'm waiting for a car
but at least five have just gone
by"
Eyes, but not the one with the pret-
ty conductori"-Ulk, Berlin.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
MiIl Burned; Loss 5000.

Tillamook.The Yellow Fir lumber
mill, IL miles south, was destroyed by
fire one morning this week. The flames
originated in. the engine-room from a
hot box. There was no insurance.
The loss is put at SIS, 900. Some 30,-
600 feet of lumber was burned. The
plant will be built Immediately to fill
big orders ahead, according to Frank
Long, owner.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
Entirely Different.

What's this. daughter? You let
Mr.. Flubdub, whom you barely know,
kiss you"
Now mother, let's get this thing
right. | didn't let him kiss me.
merely let him try."-Louisyille Cour.
ier-Journal.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
Corrohoration.

I'm SO oblivious to everything ex-
cept my art when am on the STAGE"
said Hamlet Tiepacer, that l never
can see the audience"
$50 the box office reports" said the
manager.-Browning's Magazine.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
LOSSES SURELY PREVENTED
The Total sum.

The three children came and stood
in row in front of their mother.
Mamma" they said, what would
you like for your birthday"
The mother looked down benignly
upon the group and answered:
my dears, mamma wants nothing
for her birthday, nothing but three
good children. She'd like that"
"But then, mamma" cried the eld-
est, then we'd be six. philadelphia
Public Ledger.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
Goals to Newcastle.

Mother was measuring a dose oi
tonic for her little son, who looked W
and said
"What am | taking this for?"
"An appetite" she replied.
can appetite" he scorsfully repeat
ed. II can't begin to hold now one
half want to eat."-philadelphia Led
ger.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
One Process.

"Since I've been living next door to
dealer in antique rugs I've learned a
thing or two about the rug business.
yes"
"A rug can be aged very rapidly by
allowing few youngsters to use II as
playground, d,"-Philadelphia Public
Ledger.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
Total Loss.
Here are

II can never be yours. Here are
your presents"
"All very fine. But who's going to
return all those cigars l bought your
father and all those quarters I gave
your little brother? Louisville Cour-
ier-Journal.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
A Sad DIAGNOSIS.

"Well," said Binkins, "the doctors
say that am as sound as dollar"
That's tough" said wilkins. "a
dollar doesn't last very long these
days."@Philadelp Ledger.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
only Difference.

First Landlady-I manage to keep
my boarders longer than you do.
Second Landlady-O, don't know.
You keep them SO thin that they look
longer than they really are.-Path-
finder.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
Gettlnn AcclImated.

Queen OF the May--the climate is per
verse,
Each spring the dangers greater;
II might be prudent II you would re
hearse
In refrigerator.
Washington Star.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
For Forty Years Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound Has Been
Woman's Most Reliable Medicine
Here is More Proof.

To women who suffering from some form of
woans special ills and have constant fear Of breaking
down. the three following letters ought to bring hope:-
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
"Physieian cure ThyseIf."

FHysIcIdH Oure fHySeH'
81 see you have cold like every
body else"
"This isn't cold. simply got
hoarse telling all my friends how to
cure their colds" ."-Washingto Star.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18

North Crandon, Wis. When was 1G years
old got married and at IS years I gave birth to
twins and it left mo with very poor health. Icould
down to rest and it was hard for me to keep about
and do my work. ] went to doctor and he told
me l had displacement and ulcers, and would
have to have an operation This frightened me SO
much that did not know what to do. Having
heard of Lydia 4. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
thought would give it o trial and it made me as
well as ever I cannot say enough in favor of the
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
From a Grateful Massachusetts Woman

Roxbury, Mass.-"I was suffering from inflam-
that my trouble was caused by displacement
My symptoms were bearing down pains, backache,
and sluggish liver. I tried several kinds of medi-
cine; then l was asked to try Lydia e. Pinkhams
pleased to be in my usual good health by using it
and highly recommend it."-Nrs B. M. OsGooD,
Haynes Park Roxbury, Mass.
II you want special advice write to Lydia
E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confidentiaD Lyn
letter will be opened, read and answered by v
In strict confidence.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
HIDES, PELTS, CASCARA BARK

We want all you have. Write for prices and
shipping tags. The h. r. NORTON co.
50 North Front ST.. Portland. Ore.
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
Testimony from Oklahoma.

Iawton, Okla @When began to take Lydia E. Pnkhams
Vegetable Compound seemed be nothing
and had headaches much of the time and irregular took again
before my little child born and did wonderful of
good at that time never fail to recommend Lydia Pnkhams
Vegetable Compound to ang because it has much
for me"-Mrs. A MoCAsLAND 500 Have St. Lawton Okla
Spray courier. (Spray, Or.) 1???-19??, 1916-05-18
Being
Well
Prepared

means much towards the
preservation Of your
health. The stomach
must be kept strong, the
liver must be active and
the bowels regular. AS
soon as there is any de-
Walton from those con-
ditions you should try