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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26
THE HIGH COST OF SPECIALISM
AND VIRTUES OF FAMILY DOCTOR
BY WILLIAM BRADY, NJ. d.

IF WE could publish some of the let
i ters written by readers who have
paid the price Of consulting specialists
of their own selection we fear the speci-
alsts would never forgive us. We sus-
pect the ever marketable joke about the
Doctors bill is kept alive by this popular
habit of consulting specialists.
There are all kinds of specialists, most
of them competent practitioners in their
own limited fields. There are also self
styled specialists" who specialize in
whatever the patron happens to complain
of. And then there are family doctors
Oh, yes, there are still family doctors
practic.ng, and some Of them it'll con-
siderable success.
Every day some one writes in to ask
If we will kindly recommend a specialist
on the ear. the stomach the foot. the ell
bow, or whatever portion. of the anatomy
seems to be at fault We reply, COurtc-
ousIy, after week or two, to the effect
that 1t is contrary to the best interests
of the community, ct cetcra, ana we
suggest that the logical person to recon-
mend a specialist, IL a specialist is needed,
is the family doctor,
Now we have sald some pretty mean
things about the family doctor, ana he
has not hesitatcd to talk back. But we
wish to 20 ON record with the follow
ing:
Four out of five patients who carry
their troubles direct to a specialist in or
der not to waste time on the family
doctor would he better off physically
and financially if they had chosen to see
a family doctor first
\ specialist Is a physician whose knowl-
edge and experience is limited not all
inclusive. OF course, lie has had n gen
eral medical training, and should have
a few more years Of general practice
before entering upon special practice
but as a general rule the competent spe-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26
White Shoes Not Expensive

81 cannot afford to wear white shoes
was the excuse given by n woman who
confesses she likes their smart appear
anCc.
Nonsense! DO you know that white
kid shoes can be cleaned by applying
soap-not, soapy water-but pure soap,
dampened with warm water and rubbed
very carefully on the soiled spots? 1t is
true. Try it and don't be afraid of the
extravaganza of white shoes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26
One of Grandmother's HYMNS

My grandmother, an active Christian
woman, died when l was child. During
her last illness and Just before her PASS
Ing on She often spoke of a hymn, only
one line of which | now remembcr-'Is
TINS death | have never heard it since,
nor have | been able TO find 1t in any COL
lection of hymns. | am sure some Cor
nerite can tell me whore to find it or send
me the lines. r. p II
You have in mind the old hymn beloved
OF former generation, beginning:
Vital spark Of heavenly flame
- Leave, O, leave this mortal frame
1t ends somewhat in this way: 80, the
pain-the blss-of dying" Our foremoth-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26
Streptococcic Sore Throat

Please explain what is meant by "strep-
tococcus sore throat? Is it difficult to
turous, and if SO, why are the houses
not paCardcd?
Answer-Acute. ana severe sore throat
caused by the streptococcus Ca virulent
germ. 1t is sometimes difficult to dag
nose from scarlet ever sore throat. 1t is
as contagious as diphtheria. Health ofli-
GERS are dnldcnt. Anyway, plaCardjng is
no bar to contagious diseases
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26
Meaning of a PAINTING

would you kindly tell me the meaning
of the painting called Hope by Watts
IL is picture of young girl in n blue
dress blindfolded, sitting on the world
and playing a Tyre. MARIE IT."
do not know the picture, but your de-
scrlptlon would seem to indicate the tri-
uinph OF hope over experience. The blind
slrl makes world of her own and paints
1t as Hope dictates. This Interpretation
may be wide of the mark Some one who
has seen and studied the picture will sup
ply a better -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26
RenIInst for Poem

"If you have the poem When Skies Are
Grav,' will you kindly send It to me? I'd
be thankful to you for the favor.
"ANIEL1A p"
In almost amusing accordance with the
mysterious law Of coincidence we have
frequently commented upon, there Is a
run today upon selections, mctrical and
prose. that ohlges mo to refer an unusual
number of requests. | do this with apol-
ogies to members who are not especially
Interested in such matters. We shall
change the subject soon Meanwhile, will
somebody find the lines for which Amelia
H. is seeking?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26

0TF THERE is any rson wishing for
i the poem, entitled The House by the
side of the Road, kindly give him my
address. If he will inclose a stamped
and self-addressed envelope after getting
INV name from you, | will copy and send
WILLIAM ]. X"
We have filled so many orders for the
popular poem that those who responded
to requests for the lines must be weary in
welI-doing by now. We therefore register
your generous offer with sincere graft
fudp
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26
Marion Harland's Corner

ers greatly affected such eloomv
ody. There may have been anotbsr ~
or hymn or spiritual song thu oer.'. ~
the words you quote. II so, Won 1Sa.a w
VIII hear from 1t through anot5o1r 1'Oea Oo
mother The question is passed soss' ss'l
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26

cialist is unable 20 treat skilrully any
thing outside of his immediate ncld.
The specialist is n blessing to suffering
mankind, but suffering mankind should
rcly upon the family doctor to point the
way to th.ve blessings.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26
Meaning of Joon.

'I would like to know tbo n,...
the name Leona. INoT,inng I
Leona is a feminine form of : isil ,seit'
nifying 'leonine," or like ill.,. leon, 4
idas is a variation Of the mascTi;. le'i
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The Universal INSTRUMENTATION

Maybe you could help me- writes J. *.
/ have pains in the small of my back,
caused by kidney trouble, | suppose.
Answcr-YOur kidneys are not in the
small of your back, and "kidney trouble
virtually never causes pains in the back
you've been reading somebody's al
luaulU
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26
Beauty Is as Beauty Does

Beware of proprietary face stimulants.
Most OF the creams on the market have
proved to be excellent, but lotions
powders, etc, are to be used with caution.
Very ow-priced powders are composed
for the most part of lead, which IS
poisonous. Many lotions are compounded
with n proportion of alcohol and unless
alcohol be absolutely pure, it is Il detri-
ment to the skin and II menace to the
eyes,
The application of creams and lotions
Is another important consideration.
Gentle rubbing is better than vigorous
massage. Such treatment must be gradu-
ated, one cannot, with impunity, attack
the delicate skin without the slightest
degree Of care as to whether CT not the
end justiles the means
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26
MANY WOMEN INTERESTED IN
PHOTOGRAPHY, M'LTSS FINDS

Those DESTROYS of Studying Have in Course
a. to Be Launched Here
osp5 Tc% %oSn " no % % e SS S s % %od noT o O9 S
a @ hs'G ho , % so @ g , ] 50 ] GpS ] mnq @ If in @ 9"a ] 3 on Gn
0 T not ] DE taken So n"t ] such course of instruction could be established tab 3D.
comprehensive answer to those Queries publish fun
phoosrape
portrure
year. awarding
which SHAH be delighted judged by weEnOwn artists
Last gave interesting
landscape work. and the studio equipped with dark ROOM charging
Sna @ p ] @ cameras @ Almost @ all the & prominent @ foT,3"@ @ @ ] of hoGpho ] MA
particularly adapted pho
tophy They have artistic happens the present
tosphy, professional
I'VE ". would . welcome the interested
or with With the idea of psrectins themselves work.
glad any
sincerely. rnnorssoN."
in
Information, shall he glad to forward letters to her
II Going Going Gone!
Navajo
slppers9 If them would life For like
life get another poa least until this seemingly in
Germany
all the virtually big shoe
Despite that Turkish slippers only per pair
conditions normal shoe tells that they duplicated
, '' we '""|F ."' t'HS' S'Ips' "
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26

'TIs said "the good die young" Be not
deceived, they dye to appear young.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26
Gingerisns

Better "A dinner of herhs where health is
than II tcu-coursc layout with indiges-
ton
Whatsoever man knoweth, that shall
he also kccp-to himself.
The man who hath no music in him
self may be "ft for treason, stratagems
and spols," but he is a very desirable
ncghbOr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26

All communications addressed to Marion
IIarlnnd should inclOsc n stamped, SELF
aris assGn n c Sh"pG "n nTc pp3g o. lns
sons wishing to aid in the charitable
work of the IL. IL. G.. should write Marion
IIarland, in care of this paper, for ad.
dresses of those they would like to help
and, having received them, communicate
direct with these parties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26
All are not told that listen.

Man proposes. woman exposes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26
AND HER MILLIONS

( AUHT HOPE YOU WON'T r1IND MY GOING OUT Z
, TONIGHT IT'S An ENGAGEMENT CANT BREAK
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26


her Tooth
having ones thus cudey bazoned the public print
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-26
The Woman With the Hoe

Great Britain wants women farmers Lord sheorne president of the
away He declares that the increased demands of the munitions plants and
bill
a oods
Shebourne
before
incidentally
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-03-02
s4*4+a ~

The Medford Tribune walls be-
cause the price of hogs has gone up
and many of the valley ranchers are
out of pigs having shipped before the
raise in prices came. Some of the
Ashland stockmen were luckier and
are now realizing good returns from
their hogs.
c. w. Banta and sons are getting
ready to clip the goat herd which
has been wintering at the Green
Mountain Springs ranch. They have
about 1000 head. The animals will
be sheared by machine. Mohair is
now quoted in the Portland markets
at from 2S to 29 cents.
E. c. Bowman and wife of Siski-
you, Oregon, were down to attend
"Peg O. My Heart" at the Vining Mon
day evening. Mr.. Bowman is head
operator, postmaster, chief of police
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-03-02
Is There a Better WAY
To Do So Than To
Have a Beautiful
Lawn d?
No, There Is Not.

Warner will furnish you
with a 50-foot length of hose
Jor $500, and also a Coldwell
lawn mower for the same
amount. There is certainly
not much excuse for not hav-
ing a pretty lawn.
The "Coldwell" is the best
mower on the market for the
money it costs, and there are
three times as many in use in
Ashland as any other make.
We show ten styles, and they
are on the floor now. Look
at these and see ifyou cannot
save from $1.00 to $4.00 on
the purchase of a mower.
These were purchased sew
eral months ago and at lower
prices than prevail today. We
will give you the benefit.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-03-02

and everything else of Importance at
Slskiyou. 1--WE don't know what his
wife Will say about this.)
The city election at Jacksonville
will be held next Tuesday, March 7.
The following are the candidates for
= the Offices C. d. Abbott and Emil
Britt, mayor; d. w. Bagshaw, Fred
j. Flick, Jasten Hartman and ]. A.
Norris, councilman; Leslie Stansell,
recorder; Jas Cronemiller, treasurer.
Current taxes (1915) can now be
paid at the Billings office, Al East
MAIN 7S-4t
About seventeen automobile loads
of Medfordites motored up, Monday
evening and attended Peg O. My
Heart at the Vinng theatre. Among
the visitors were Earl Tumy, Mrs.
Stewart Patterson, Bill Mitchell, Miss
Hazel Brown, Miss Carmen Hittson.
Miss Grace Mitchell, S. S. Smith, wife
and daughter, Miss Helen Yockey.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Villas Beckwith and
son, Miss Ragsdale and Miss Robin
son.
searching party organized at
Trail to search the Cow creek re-
gion for Eddie Hall, trapper of the
Upper Rogue river section, has re-
turned without having discovered anv
trace of the long absent trapper. He
had not been in his cabin for month
or more. 1t is feared that Hall was
caught in binding storm while out
attending to his traps and. unable
to find his way back to his cabin, has
perlshed.
Depot hotel wants fat hens. VIII
pay ID cents pound. 79-4t
After a social held at the Methodist
church Tuesday evening volunteers
were called for to auction off several
cakes which were left over Henry
Mathes responded and climbed up on
4 chair to gain the attention of the
gathering. Someone bumped into
he chair just as Henry was announc-
ng his intentions with the result that
Henry and the chair toppled over.
The young man struck the back of his
neck on the chair and was rendered
unconscious. Luckily there was
physician in the crowd and first aid
were applied. In about
lalf hour he recovered consciousness
md barring stiff neck is alright
oday.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-03-02
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
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- "oi IlH lTdHSdCIeQ DuSlneS
In Medford Wednesday.
Mrs. George Stannard and son Wis
) tied friends in Phoenix Sunday.
Get your suits cleaned and presse,
for 81 at Ores tailor shop. 1t
Ladies' suits to order at Ores
See the specials at $22. 1t
e. P. Minis of Willow Springs wa.
an Ashland visitor the last of tn,
week.
II. S. Pickard of Willow Spring,
was a business visitor in the city
this week.
Mrs. Violet Long Wilson arrived
last evening on train "a and will visit
her parents here.
Mrs. P. A. Bonney of Ashland
spent the weekend as the guest of
Mrs. j, w. Elden at Willow Springs.
Paul Williams is down the valley
today attending to business matters
and comforting with fruitmen.
Orres cleans clothes deaner than
any cleaner that cleans clothes clean.
One dollar per suit. 1t
Miss Nellie Snyder, who recently
underwent an operation at a local
hospital, is getting along very nicely.
Mrs. Martha Rapp, a former Ash
land resident and valley pioneer. is
seriously i'll at the home of her son
near Talent.
Job Tozier returned the first of
the week from Petaluma, where he
has been spending the winter as the
guest of relatives.
Jesse P. Churchill of Yreka, vice.
president of the California Oregon
Power Company, was a visitor in the
city the first of the week.
Eugene Moody returned Wednes-
day evening from Dunsmiur, where
he has been substituting in the ticket
office Of the Southern Pacific for a
few days.
Ed Dews, who has been firing on
the extra list" out of Dunsmuir,
came up to Ashland last night and is
now firing nights on the Ashland
switch engine.
The epidemic of la grippe which
visited Ashland this winter seems 70
have been pretty effectually routed |
)y the pleasant weather last month.
A few isolated cases still remain.
w. E. Hale and family left We'd
lesday for Ell Canto, Cal, where they
will make their home. The many
riends of the family regret their de-
'arture and wish them success in
heir new location.
The ladies of the Congregational
.hurch will give a food sale at Mr..
'atty's store Saturday, March 4, be-
inning at 10 o'clock a. m. 1t+
The boys band viii meet promptly
{ I o'clock tonight and all members
re urged to be on time, as practice
'ill last but an hour. The night was
hanged from Saturday on account of
he Ash and-Medford game. s
According to report there an at
resent sixteen patients at the Gran
e City Hospital. Seven operations
ere performed there last week, al {
lccessfully. Many of the patients I
re from northern California. /
Medford Tribune: Miss Aletha 4
ranwell of Grants Pass is visiting
ith young friends in this city today e
nd will remain until her mother re. t
lrns from Ashland. Together they a
Il return home tomorrow or the
ext day. !,
Mr.. and Mrs. 0rville Click arrived g
ere Tuesday from Rushsylvania. Il
hio, to make their home. Another n
Imily accompanied them and will f,
cate here. The Clicks are relatives
the Beaver family and became en- o
nored of Ashland upon the occasion +,
a recent visit here. p.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1916-03-02
Coffee

Indifferent coffee isn't
worth packing in alright
tins; Schilling's Best is
worth nothing less,
Indifferent coffee must
let escape the little flavor
it has; all the fine, fresh,
richness of Schilling's
Best is sealed safe for you.
Indifferent coffee is e,r-
ra7agaRf ; Schilling's
Best makes more good
cups per pound !
Ready for use
evenly granulated,
bitterish chaff taken
out. And moneyback,
Schilling's
Best
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-07

r Il y
VIVA river providing they prevent
acids from contaminat ling the wntefS.
Congressman Littlepag SO contends and
offers commentary proof TO austnan
his contention. that these companies
have made no effort TO comply with
the regulations prescribed. and that
they have never ceased turning deadly
acidious liquids into the rivers. which.
have all but completely destroyed the
tist in the Kanawha. On the correcs
ton OF thts evil. the Third district
Congressman. has been perststentl
and inslstent contender. In his drstj
term in congress he fought theEeyitl
vigorously and succeeded In getting
It corrected. but when he returned 70
the sixty.tourth congress, he found
that the fight had to be made all over
again.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-07

The 192nd., Baltimore conference OF
tho Methodist Episcopal Church. has
been in session in this city for over
week, attended by many notables
Of that denomination and presided
over By the venerable Bishop Gran.
ston. This conference takes in some
of the counties Of eastern West Vtr-
ginia. Tho appointments and changes
in pastorates announced, include the
following OF interest in West Virginia:
Rev. J. H. Jeffries, Of Piedmont.
brought to the Washington district to
the Ryland church; Rev. Y. A. Lonier.
of Keyser. transferred to Anacostla, a
suburb OF Washington: Rev. Il. L.
Wright sent to Martinsburg from a
Baltimore church; Rev. H. V. Girler,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-07

A survey Of the railway mail termi'
nails with the object in view Of do
creasing the number, and making a
arrangements looking to reduc.
ton in operating expenses is being
made and a report is soon expected.
It has been rumored, and there seems
some substantial foundation for the
report, that the terminal at Wheeling
is to be abolished. or so recommended
in the commissions report. Fearful
Of the truth OF this rnmor, Congress
man Nelly held a conference today
with the superintendent OF the rail-
way mail service and ELECTED a promise
from that high official that should the
commissions report contain an adj
verse recommendation as to the
Wheeling terminal no action will be
taken until Major Nelly has an OPP
portunity to be heard on it. and such
members of wheeling's business or.
ganizations as may be sent here to
protest against change being made.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-07

A newly established postofrice in
Raleigh county has been christened
Crimson and Asa W. Price has been
appointed postmaster. Similar com.
missions have been made out and
sent to Wilton v. Atkinson at Gran
berry; Pearl c. Harper at Harper; and
Patrick D. Anderson at Prudence. On
account Of changing the name of the
Office at Mistletoe TO Morrisvale. a
new commission was issued to How
ard r. Morton, the postmaster. The
same was done in the case OF the
office called Gifts, its name being
changed to Pineknob. Ida NJ. FARRELL
receives a new commission in conse-
quence. ..
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-07

Marion Lodge No. IL. Meets every
Tuesday in Odd Fellows Hall. W. s
Pitzer, Sec. ..
PaIatino Lodge No 81; Meets every
Wednesday evening ut 7:S9 o'ctoek N
roe streets. H. v. SwearinBen, Secy.
1895 MOrgatitown Ave.
Mountain City E3ncampnent no. Q
Meets in odd Fellows Hall on the nTSt
and third Fridays OF each month. Z. H.
I:igglc, Scribe.
Patriarchs Militant. Meets in Odd
Fellows Hall Thursday evenings. II.
". stoneking, Captain; Harlan Miller.
Clerk.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-07

That the national guard of the state
and its friends are considerably
wrought up over the Chamberlain bill
In the senate Ia proven by deluge
OF kilograms that has poured in on
Senator Gotf urging him to vote for
the CummIns amendment to the Sen.
ate military BILL, which "tederalizes,"
SO called, the militia. Notwithstand'
ing any denta1s, it Is as plain as day
that 'the idea OF November" loom up
IN the military bill prominently. That
is to say, the national guard Of the
country is an entity Of political sfgnt-
ficance which no senator's or repre-.
sentatfvos are allowed TO forget for
very long. 1t has also been charged
BY Senator Chamberlain and other SEN
ators and, of course, virtuously de-
MED, that the national guard has a
strong lobby here, and has had for
months, working to get everything It
wants in the new military establish.
ment. The charge is true. The guard
has representatives here from practi-
cally all the states, and has the wires
working from the home base. It Is
strong lobby and the indications are
that It is going to succeed in getting
all, or about all, It wants.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-07

WASHINGTON. D. C., April r.
The bankers Of West Virginia are in.
terested in Senate bill 10, known as
the pomerene bill relating to uniform
bills OF Iading and are writing to the
members of the delegation urging
them TO familiarize themselves with
the provision OF the proposed law and
support the measure when the op-
portunity to do so offers itself. The
bill has passed the Senate and 10 IN
the House. " 5
The bill proposes to protect the
banks OH advances made by them on
order bills of lading, and to bring
about uniformity Of procedure. Writ
ing to Congressman Sutherland on the
subject Edward Nelly, Parkersburg
banker and chairman Of the federal
legislative committee on the state or
gani7ation OF bankers, says: You are
probably aware that decisions have
been rendered in number Of states
releasing the railroads from liability
fl connection with order bills Of lad.
ing where It has been proven that the
railroads did not receive the merchan-
disc referred to in the bill of lading.
It seems that in some localities 1t is
common practice for the representa-.
tives OF the railroads to issue order
bills OF Iading In advance, in antIcipa.
ton Of merchandise TO be delivered. II
these bills OF 1ading are used as ba.
sis OF credit. the railroads should not
he allowed to escape responsibility II
the merchandise is not delivered. In
other words, an innocent holder OF q
bill Of lading Of this character and
value should be reimbursed for such
loss as he may sustain by reason OF
the issuance by representatives OF the
railroads OF order bills OF ladtng prior
to the receipt Of tbs goods"
The pending Pomerene bill, II It be.
comes q, law, 1t is presumed will cor
rect the state of affairs explained In
Mr.. Nclly's statement.