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The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11
EXPERIMENTS
Teach Things of Value.

Where one has never made the ex'
pertinent of leaving off coffee and
drinking Postum, it is still easy to
learn something about it by reading
the experiences of others.
Drinking Postum is a pleasant way
out of coffee troubles, A Penn. man
says:
MY wife was victim of nervous
ness, weak stomach and loss of ap-
petite for years; and although we re-
sorted to numerous methods for re-
lief, one of which was a change from
coffee to tea, it was all to no purpose.
"We knew coffee was causing the
trouble but could not find anything to
take it's place until we tried Postum.
Within two weeks after she quit coffee
and began using Postum almost all OF
her troubles had disappeared as if by
magic It was truly wonderful. Her
nervousness was gone, stomach trou
BILE relieved, appetite improved and
above all, a nights rest was complete
and refreshing.
This sounds like an exaggeration,
as it all happened so quickly. Each
day there was improvement for the
Postum was undoubtedly strengthen
ing her. Every particle of this good
work is due to drinking Postum in
place of coffee" Name given by Pos
tum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum Cereal-the original form
must be well boiled. 15c and Csc pkgs.
instant Postum-a soluble powder
dissolves quickly in a cup of hot wa
ter, and, with cream and sugar, makes
a delicious beverage instantly. soc
and SOC tins.
Both forms are equally delicious
and cost about the same per cup
'Theres a Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11
FEEDING MILK TO CHICKENS
Has Most Favorable Influence or
Growth of Young FowIs-Abun-
dant Exercise Is Urged.

The feeding OF milk to young chicks
has a most favorable influence on tho
growth, and on lessening the mortal
ity average.
Sweet and sour milk are of equal
value in chick feeding. The degree CT
sourness does not affect the nutritive
value.
Chicks fed milk freely should have
abundant exercise. This applies par
ticularly to earlier matches or broodcl
chicks.
in no way is milk injurious, but
whether you feed sweet Or sour milk
the same should be fed continually
until the end CT the milk feeding pc
riod. Whichever is nost convenient
Adhere to consistently.
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11
JSE OF DYNAMITE ON SOILS
It's Usefulness May Depend Largely
Upon Local Conditions-Test at
Pennsylvania Station.

The Pennsylvania station has re-
ported to the department of agricul.
!ure the results Of experiments con-
Quoted to determine the influence OF
lynamjting on the physical condition
If soils; SOIL moisture and drainage,
newly planted fruit trees, mature
trees, field crops and insects in the
soil.
While the results cannot be taken
As conclusive for all conditions, yet
they may Indicate that the useful ap-
plication of dynamite as soil improv-
er is limited. It's usefulness may de-
pend largely upon local conditions.
No definite benefits were derived
from it's use in either orchard or field
crops. What it might do under diff
ferent conditions, or over longer Pc
RODS, is yet to be determined. One
pond was drained and the other was
not. It's usefulness in shooting an open
ditch, blasting powders and blowing
stumps cannot be questioned.
It may be worry useful in draining
land where no outlet can be found for
a tile drain. How permanent it's ef-
feet may be is not known. AS to de.
stroying insects (ants), it has not
proved to be of any use. it is proba'
bly, safe to conclude that the applica-
ton of dynamite as soil improver is
greatly limited ami that it would al.
ways be advisable to try it out in a
small way before investing much
money in it's use"
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11
EXPERIMENTING WITH GOATS
California Station Gives Complete REQ
ord for Ycar-Comparison Made
in Milk Cost.

Three'milch goats at the California
station completed a years record as
follows: A two-yearold pure Tog-
genburg, 2,15S pounds Of milk and 1878
pounds Of milk fat; a two-ycar-old
Toggenburg, LIB pounds Of milk and
40.7 pounds Of milk fat; and a year.
ling grade Toggenburg, 1888 pounds
Of milk and 1912 pounds of milk fat.
The cost of feed Of one pound Of milk
from these goats was approximately
80 per cent that Of one pound of milk
of q similar average fat content pro
duced by a group Of five cows in the
university dairy herd.
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11
LAY OUT HOME GARDEN
Field Methods Should Be Used in
Preparing Land.
Preliminary Work Done in Fall Saves
Much Time and Labor During
Spring Rush-LiberaI Use of
Manure Is Favored.
(By J. w ILOYD,)

In planning the home garden, it is
we'll to arrange the vegetables in the
order in which they are to be planted
This facilitates the preparation of the
land for planting, and makes it posi-
BILE to maintain the implanted portion
In a good friable condition with the
least expenditure Ut labor. In order that
the vegetables may be so arranged, it
is necessary to know the proper time
for planting each crop. This depends
primarily upon the temperature and
moisture requirements of the particu
lar crop in question.
The arrangement of the garden as
to length of rows and time Of planting
is not the only labor-saving feature
that should characterize the typical
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11
GETTING START WITH DUCKS
In Large Eastern Cities and on
Pacific Coast.

Don't rush into the duck business
because you have heard Of someone
who has made a pile of money in rails
ing ducks. Just remember th1t he
spent years III learning the business
before he venturcd far.
The demand for green ducks (ten
to tweive weeks old has been built UP
in the large eastern cities and on this
Pacific coast. There is very little
demand for such ducks in small cities
and towns.
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11
KIDNEY TROUBLE
WEARS YOU OUT

had Kidney and Stomach trouble for
several years and lost over 40 pounds IN
weight; tried every remedy that | could
and got no relief until l took Swamp
Root. It gave me quicker relief than
anything that / ever used. / now weigh
1856 pounds and am singing the, praises
of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root and recon-
mcnding it's use to all who have stomach
and kidney troubles.
Respectfully yours,
f. G. MENDENHALL,
Mcneil, Arkansas.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, q
Notary Public, this 9th day of March.
1915. j. w. RHEA,
Notary Public.
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton. N. Y, for sample size bot,
tic. 1t will convince anyone. You will
also receive booklet of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.-Adv.
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11
BEGIN HOT WATER
DlRlE1Ml[NG IF YOU
DON'T FEEL RIGHT
Says glass Of hot water with
phosphate before breakfast
washes out poisons.

If you wake up with bad taste, bad
breath and tongue is coated; if your
head is dull or aching; if what you eat
sours and forms gas and acid in stom'
ach, or you are bilious, constipated,
nervous, sallow and can't get feeling
just right, begin drinking phosphated
hot water. Drink before breakfast,
glass of real hot water with a tea
spoonful Of limestone phosphate in it.
This will flush the poisons and toxins
from stomach, liver, kidneys and bow
els and cleanse, 'sweeten and purify
the entire alimentary tract. Do your
inside, bathing Immediately upon aris'
ing in the morning to wash out OF the
system all the previous days poison
GUS waste, gases and sour bile before
putting more food into the stomach.
To feel like young folks feel; like
you felt before your blood, nerves and
muscles became loaded with body i'm
purities, get from your druggist or
storekeeper a quarter pound of lime
stone phosphate which is inexpensive
and almost tasteless, except for a
sourish tinge which is not unpleasant.
Just as soap and hot water act on
the skin, cleansing, sweetening and
freshening, so hot water and lime
stone phosphate act on the stomach,
liver, kidneys and bowels. Men and
women who are usually constipated,
bilious, headachy or have any stomach
disorder should begin this inside bath
ing before breakfast. They are as
sured they will become real cranks on
the subject shortly.-Adv.
Set bad example and it will hatch
out mischief
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11
The Magic Washing Stick

I am perfectly delighted WITH the
clothes SO pretty and white and 1t
saves time and labor. I would give it
for nothing 1 have ever used. I can
recommend it highly as labor saver
at ali, writes Mrs M. A. Graham, Dus-
tin, Okla. Guaranteed to contain no
I've. acid alkali. or any injurious in
gredient A truly wonderful article
Three Magic Washing Sticks for Csc
Is washings Csc Sold by all grocers
everywhere. Winston, Harper, Fisher
Co., Minneapolis, Mimi, Distributors
Adv
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11
Keeping Bag Open.

When it is filled, the sack can be cas-
fly removed.
BY the use Of this device one man
| can do the work of two and in less
time, with practically no outlay.-Pop'
| ular Mechanics.
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11

reaches the right degree Of dryness
1t will then crumble readily and a
seed bed can be prepared by the use
of a disk, harrow and planker. A
sled marker is also very useful. The
use of these tools saves an enormous
amount of labor, and is a vast i'm
provement over the old meth"" OF
using only hoe and a rake.
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11
BARREL FOR FILLING SACKS
Four Curved Nails Placed at Equa'
Distances in Rim Of a Barrel Will
Prove Quite Usefr'.

Tho clumsy performance of holding
a sack end filling it at the same time
can be 3implified if the sack is hung
in a barrel. Four curved nails ara
placed 1T equal distances in the rim.
End the sack is suspended from these.
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11
Happy Day.

did you hear that Barclays wife
has gone away and left him."
mo! Is that so? l believe I'll go
around and borrow some money from
him while he's in cheerful mood"
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11

Kisses are the real thing only whe1
backed up by the heart.
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You

The sweetness Of revenge often
sours the disposition.
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11

Set bad example and it will hatch
out mischief.
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11

Kill the Flies Now and Prevent
disease. A DAISY FLY KILLER will do it.
Kills thousands. Lasts all season. All dealers
80 De Kalb Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y. Adv.
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11

The very latest thing in dress goods
Is q new baby.
The Tomahawk., 1916-05-11

Silent neighbors make a Desirable
JeighbOrhOOd.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-22

ent peace overtures collapse Amer
lea must not be made to suffer,
The move was prompted primarily
to bring peace before further blows
may be struck at the structure OF
international law.
II was made not only In the in
terests OF the United States. but was
influenced by the appeals from all
neutrals to this country for some
strong positive stand.
The United States government is
determined to remain out OF the war
II possible. but warns OF the danger
OF unrestrained activities by all bel
ligerents, should the strife continue,
SO far as Its attitude on neutral
ity is concerned. President Wilson
has not changed. He has not switch
ed from his strong conviction that
the country does not want war II
peace can be maintained with. honor.
He will use every human means
possible to keep the country aloof
from the struggle. But he sees In
the possible failure Of present peace
negotiations acute danger from the
influence OF an embittered people.
This governments view has been
that should the allies refuse to dis
cuss peace with Germany. the Ger
man people will be convinced Eng
lands purpose is to destroy.
So influenced. the German people.
II is feared, will even more strongly
support the very government Eng
land is bent upon disintegrating. and
will demand more ruthless. more
unrestricted and more determined
pursuit OF the war. on the sea par
ticularly.
This would endanger America. &,
q. II would be In such an event. the
administration believes, that the
real danger would confront the
United States. II was OF such an
event that the president spoke. II Il
known. when he warned as Ions
ago as last February. when touring
the country on behalf Of national
defense. sparks from that great con
hagration abroad. may light at an,
time upon our own shores"
Allied diplomats believed Secre
tary Lansing's first statement yes
terday morning. indicated the United
Sttaes plainly was not acting fol
Germany in making Its peace sug'
gestions. Teutonic diplomats, some
what startled at the first LANSING
statement felt rather relieved at thu
supplementary statement Of the after
noon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-22
REJECTION OF PEACE
NOTE NOT LIKELY

Washington. Dec, ga For tho
same reasons that England and her
allies did not flatly reject the peace
proposals Of the Teutonic powers,
they win not flatly turn down the
suggestions made by President VII
son In his peace message. was the
expressed belief OF some entente dip
lomat here today,
This opinion was voiced to United
Press correspondent In intimate and
confidential talks at two OF the most
Important entente embassies In
Washington,
At these embassies, two reasons
were given for the above opinion;
To show otiicially and formally
ANY regret" over the presidents s
peace suggestions by fatty refusing
his request for such conference would
be playing into Germany's plans,
since Germany then would have OPP
portunity to re-state her oft-repeated
declaration that the entente allies
are resonsFble for prolonging OF the
war.
Such a flat turn-down would tend
to weaken what sympathy there now
Is In the United States for the entente
allied cause.
These allied diplomats did not hes.
itate to admit "chagrin" over the
presidents suggestion that spcciti-
cation OF war detectives is necessary.
They said allied speakers have
been specifying their objectlves for
two years and a half and that they
ought to be apparent to all stduents
OF the war. II was this phase OF the
presidents note--one which seemed
to cause more regret than bitterness
which was particularly emphasized
by the diplomats.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-22
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS

Notice Is hereby given that the
county superintendent OF Josephine
county. Oregon will hold the regular
examination OF applicants for state
certificates at Grants Pass, as fol-
lows.
Commencing Wednesday, Decem.
ber 20. 1915. at 900 o'clock a. M.
and continuing until Saturday. De-
cember 20, 1916, at 400 o'clock
p. m.
Wednesday Forenoon
U. s. History, Writing. Penman-
ship. Music, Drawing.
Wednesday Afternoon
Physiology. Reading. Manual
Training, Composition. Domestic
Science. Methods In Reading. Course
OF Study for Drawing, Methods In
Arithmetic.
Thursday Forenoon
Arithmetic, History OF Education,
Psychology, Methods In Geography.
Mechanical Drawing. Domestic Art.
Course Of Study for Domestic Art.
Thursday Afternoon
Grammar. Geography, Stenog-
raphy, American Literature. Physics,
Typewriting, Methods In Language,
Thesis for Primary Certificate.
Friday Forenoon
Theory and Practice, orthog-
raphy, Physical Geography. English
Literature, Chemistry. Physical Cult.
ure.
Friday Afternoon
School Law, Geology. Algebra,
Civil Government. D..
Saturday Forenoon
Geometry. Botany.
Saturday Afternoon
General History. Bookkeeping.
LINCOLN SAVAGE.
933 Co. supt
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-22
DIPLOMATS GET
LANSING NOTES

Washington, Dec. 22.-Secretary
OF State Lansing's two statements OF
yesterday. in Interpretation Of Presi-
dent Wilson's peace note. were for
warded today to American fiplo-
mats abroad.
The evident purpose in thus trans
mitting the statements was that
there might be no Misunderstanding
or misinterpretation OF the text
abroad.
/ The diplomats. will be free to In
form foreign ofiices Of these ofiicial
texts and II is felt that the second
statement will serve to correct any
misconstru ructions which might be
placed on the first.
Despatch OF the two notes prob
ably will obvlate the necessity for
supplemental note, which Lansing
said he would send II his first
Verge OF war" remarks we're mis-
Interpreted.
The fact that the texts are for
warded to the diplomats will enable
them to present TO the European
courts as the ofIlcial altitude Of this
government the idea that the United
States regards transgressions on lts
rights as increasingly grave, but az
thus far causing no consideration OF
a change in the neutrality policy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-22
HEARTS THAT BEAT RIGHT

HEARTS THAT BEAT RIGHT
A year ago an American captain
Of industry was bringing ridicule
down upon his head by his ill-ad-
vised effort to have the soldiers ''out
Of the trenches by Christmas" Mr..
Ford's heart was right but his judg-
ment was q bit wobbly. Today the
world is trying to guess Just the mo-
tive behind the attempt Of Pres. Will
son to force a peace issue with the
belligerent nations of Europe. Mr..
Wilson no doubt has q heart just as
tender as that which beats in tne
Ford breast. But without more light
upon the situation than that supplied
by the two statements given out by
Secretary Lansing. statements dia-
metrically opposite in their conclu-
sions. the layman must guess that
wilson's judgment may be somewhat
awry. II Lansing can not tell what
the president is trying to do, then
who can tellf
The first result Of the Wilson
peace note'' is to cause q wave Of
resentment to sweep over the war
ring nations. and especially over
England. The Britons were Just now
engaged in a diplomatic battle with
their enemy. and Wilson has stepped
IN the way and stopped the punch Of
the Lloyd George blow. Possibly
Wilson knows just what he is doing.
Certainly he knows more about 1t
that the fellows who know nothing
Of It at all. So let US hope that Will
sons Christmas gift to the world is
the entering wedge to universal
peace.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-22
WILSON'S MOVE
'|NOpPORTUNE''

Washington, Dec. 22.-Recovering
slowly from the dizzy whirl Of yes
terday's history-making develop
ments, government officials and for
eign diplomats here today looked to
the belligerent nations for the next
peace move.
As outlined In early reports. strong
exception was at first taken to Pres
ident- Wilson's overtures in both
English and Canadian newspapers.
This out spoken expression. seeming
ly today has been toned down. the
move now being called merely ''in-
opportune."
!, The attitude OF allied diplomats
here also shows a trend in the same
direction.
The administration believes, how
ever, this feeling. Is not sufficient to
cast any real gloom out Of the SIT
uation.
AS much surprise and wonderment
was occasioned In Europe by the pres
ident's overtures as were manifest
ed here when his move become
known. The first wonderment over
the president believes the warriors
will feel far more inclined at least
seriously and carefully to consider
his suggestions.
Accurate sounding Of the allied
governments attitude has been 30.
ing on for several days.
After struggling with attempts Il
fathom just what lay behind Secre-
tary Lansing's two announcements
yesterday-one qualifying the othel
so as practically to discount some oi
It's apparent neutrality-suspicious. and
diplomats reached the following con
clusion today:
President Wilson has made hii
first step in a more vigorous cours'
determined upon to maintain Amer
lean rights during the war.
He has warned both sides that II
the event Of any herculean and fina
desperate effort to win-should pres
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-22
FEEDING A SOLDIER

The average wage Garner is a pro-
ducer. His efforts go toward the
production OF something that his fel-
low man needs for the preservation Of
life or in the pursuit OF happiness.
But in Europe the millions who had
previously been the producers are
now engaged in calling Just the op-
posite. They are bent upon the an
Inhalation Of nations and the destruc-
tion Of the means by which the
people have heretofore gained
sustenance. Besides being non-pro-
ducers and waging war Of annihil-
alton and destruction. the mainten-
ance OF the vast armies OF Europe is
no small economic problem. While
the wage OF the soldier is not a great
item in itself, the food and clothing
for each individual in the ranks Is a
matter Of considerable expense in the
aggregate. Here Is what France has
provided In the way Of food and drink
to each OF her soldiers during the
frst two years Of the war:
Bread. zoos pounds. the making
OF which required 994 pounds OF
wheat or namely the production
from % acres; potatoes, 260 pounds;
coffee, So pounds; butter. lard etc.,
A. pounds: wine, 100 gallons; tobac-
co, 20 pounds; salt, 80 pounds; veg
etables. ~ pounds; sugar, s6
pounds; cheese, 4 pounds; macaroni
and spaghetti. IA pounds. This has
cost the French government an aver
age Of 40 cents day per man for
the mon at the front not including
an allowance Of 8 cents a day that
10 made TO each soldier to buy q
little extra" for his meal.
For clothing the army the French
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-22
PORTLAND MARKETS

Portland. Dec. 2s.--Today's mar
ket quotations were;
Wheat--Club. 1874; bluestem,
i.3s.
oats--No. l. white feed. $500.
Barley-Feed. $500.
Hogs-Best live, 80 q 9.75.
Prime steers. 7.75; fancy cows.
$50; best calves. 100.
Spring lambs. 1000.
Butter-City creamery. Ss; coun-
try. 2S.
Eggs-Selected local extras. SS.
Hens, l5ts: broilers. Is; geese IL.
Copper. 80.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-22

government has used up to date in
the manufacture Of all the various
garments necessary about s0.0o0.-
900 yards OF cloth. Each soldier has
also had four pairs OF shoes, the
greater portion of the leather for
which came from the United States,
the great bulk OF the manufacture
however was In France.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-22
Gold In Sweet Potato.

Clarence Marshall Of Nashville, Ind.
bought some sweet potatoes, and Mrs
Marshall, when preparing to bake
them. founu n nugget Of gold imbedded
IN one. The gold was valued ut RI h,
n lowc'cr
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-22
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-22

1etterheads at the Courier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-22

A classi fed nd will give results.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-22
TIME CARD


The California and Oregon
Coast Railroad Company
Effective December s, 1915
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Train ". Grants Pass. 1000 q. m.
Train 2 lv. Waters Creek 100 .. m.
All trains leave Grants Pass from
the corner OF q and Eighth streets,
opposite the Southern Pacific depot.
For all information regarding
freight and passenger service call at
the ofiice OF the company, Public Ser
vice building. or phone 131 for
same.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-22
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-22
PHYSICIANS

l., ., CLEMENT. NJ. D, Practice
limited TO diseases OF the cye, car.
nose and throat, Glasses iitted,
once hours s-is, 20. or on APP
pointmen,, Once phone, 81; resis
dence phone 9be-J.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-22

\, Lou0HRlDdE. NJ. D.. Physician
and surgeon, City or country calls
attended day or night Residence
phonc s6s; oiiice phone iss,
Sixth and II. Tuffs Building.