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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-23
MILLIONS MADE
IN FOOD SW|NDlE

Berlin. Jan. 33.-A gigantic
scheme in food swindling has just
been uncovered through the arrest OF
Frau Kupfer and her daughter by
police today. Berlin's first citizens.
il is now revealed. have been swindl-
ed out Of millions OF marks in a story
of financing and manipulation that
rivals fiction.
Frau Kupfer came TO Leipzig at the
start OF the war and borrowed 400
marks (ss2) with which she opened
a small once. She purchased arti-
ficial honey and later re-sold at a
great profit. Ii was but short time
until she had 10000 marks (s2, ,3o0l
and this she invested in other food
products. re-selling them al extray-
agant prices.
Her fascinating manners gained
her hundreds Of thousands Of mark:
from investors and she finally organ.
lied 100000 mark t$2.30o.o0o)
concern. Almost unbelievable div
idends were paid By this great com
pany. Frau Kupfer forged contracts
for army food and as her business
grew, she established smuggling con.
Germs. Her branch store in Beriir
was always filed with foods.
This. the rich people OF BerliI
bought willingly al extortionat'
prices. Hotels bid for a chance Il
purchase her products. She begal
quietly obtaining enormous sums oil
her promises for future delivery
then she was trapped by the police.
Careful search was made toda
for a man co-worker Of the fascinat
ing frau. The Berlin vossiche Zeit
ung declared today:
"Beriin's first citizens have beel
swindled out Of millions OF marks
The number OF her victims grow
hourly"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-23
PARIS CRT|c|SES
Wilson'S ADDRESS

Paris. Jan. 23.-The French press
Is critical today OF President Wilson's
address TO the American senate. All
editorials agree in the general be-
lief that his message Is not without
merit, but adjudge It Utopian because
it is to be applied to Germany and
pan-Germanism.
In we'll informed circles it was re-
garded as most surprising that Will
SON still does not recognize the Grim
inal from the victim"
Oficials who privately expressed
this view held that the American
presidents international law scheme
would parallel the ordinary CONNER
cial venture.
The Marin's comment was typical.
I'VE agree with the principles Will
son has enunciated." the editorial
said. but there is a portion OF hu-
manity on which the fact must be
forcefully impressed that II IS mere
delusion TO think that persuasion can
be effective"
THE declaration moves in the
serene domain OF theories" declared
the Echo de Paris. Our friends
across the Atlantic imagine our coun-
try invaded and bleeding. must feel
and will understand. It is impossible
for us TO join unreservedly In this
voyage into the azure"
Le Journal declared:
President Wilson is haunted with
the fixed idea Of inaugurating the
golden age OF universal brother
hood"
"As II n impossible to eliminate
Germany" commented Le Figaro.
there Is no chance OF bringing this
magnificent Wilson Utopia nearer
except by trying to conquer. His
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-23
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-23

concluded his efforts. Taere Is rea-
son TO believe that when the time Is
at hand TO actually enter into a con-
cert OF nations for the preservation os
peace. he will carry his case to the
country. n necessary, In series OF
addresses on tho subject.
He does not believe that time has
come, however. He believes merely
tha, slowly. but sarly. the world Is
being brought closer and closer 90
actual peace; and q peace eonsam-
ated by liberals and along liberal
tines. a peace no, like those which
have followed secret eounseis OF dip
loma,s and plenipotentiaries.
When the times comes. the presi.
dent believes the liberals Of this eoan-
Try will Join with those OF European
nations In forming an international
force to prevent future wars.
The president was ela;ed over the
reception accorded hts address By the
British press. The fact that English
editors showed more caution In In
terpre,inE the message Of yesterday
than they did In editorialiring on the
note to belligerents. tended to Dear
out the presidents belief and hope as
expressed yesterday to Senator Stone.
when he said:
Il hope the people OF the United
States and in Europe viii under
stand It In the spiri, in which /, Is
given"
He believes when the address has
been completely digested and the full
meaning wholly appreciated. the nrst
small hint OF suspicion with which
any peace move is regarded In entente
allied circles will have been dis
PEELED.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-23
Washed Over IN isshmss.

In October. 1850. q wonderful ms
rinc disaster occurred at cbc~il beach
Ten ships were driven ashore, and
nine OF them were smashed 10 Ore
wood. The tenth vessel. q craft OF bco
tons. was thrown by wave over the
beach from the wrsi bay aud doatr'i
OF into the smooth waters Of Portland
Roads iu this Soyasr- short but cI
travr,linary she crussvd right over the
isthnius alon. which now runs thc
London and Southwestern tine aud tho
Kings highway Westminster Go
xettc.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-23
Wen, rss Far With Aav,ss.

why doat you make your wife
throw that hat away I, makes her
look silly"
y agree with yon prrfrctiy. | told
her the sarnc thing. but she
And why dou you trade that mo
toscar Of yours In for good onei Il
looks like Missouri river scow."
NOW. look hefe. Don't yod get fresh
about that ear. Why. you're craz,
That cars a whang--l wouldn't take
oh. good night! There's no use talk
ing 10 u blamed foolr' - Indianapolis
News
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-23
VOTING THE IRRIGATION DISTRICT

VOTING THE IRIGATION DISTRICT
Saturday the property owners on
the south side Of the river viii state
their position upon the question of
the formation Of an irrigation dis
trict. Through their ballots they
viii register for or against progress.
for there can be no progress for the
landowner without water for irriga-
tion. The lands on the south side
win continue to bear only crops OF
brush TIL they are provided with
vster. Given water. they can be
made the most productive of any in
the vest.
The chief argument for the accept
ance Of the present proposition is the
opportunity to cooperate with the
farmers Of the Jackson county dis
trict In use Of the same canal from
the intake TO the Jackson county
line This viii save each district
many thousands Of dollars. The
Jackson county people are now at
work with preliminary details. and
as soon as the ballots are counted
here next Saturday will proceed up
on one OF two plans. II the dis
trict here is voted, then the canal
viii be dug large enough for the two
districts. II it is defeated. they will
build for their own needs alone.
That the great bulk of the lands
that viii come under the proposed
ditch are valueless without water 4!
proved by the fact that they are still
undeveioped though in many in
stances held in private ownership fol
nearly so years. Here is the oppor
tunity to give them the water. L
will be easier to pay on the watel
bonds than It is now to pay the taxes
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-23

message will prove a violent shock to
the horrible theory OF pan-German-
ISM"
Senator Beranger. In the Paris Nj
di, declared:
"A peace which has for its be-
ginning the greatest crime in history
viii not be Just nor solid peace.
First. We wish sanctions and repara-
tions'-if President Wilson accepts
these indispensable guarantees, the
future Is easy"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-23
PORTLAND Markets

Portland, Jan. 23.-Today's mar
ket quotations were:
wheat-Club. 100; bluestem. l65.
Oats-No. / white feed. $3.50.
Bariey-Feed. $3.50.
Hogs-B Best live. 1885.
Prime steers. $50: fancy cows
$50 q go; best calves, 100 n
500.
Butter--City creamery. 80; coun-
try. 2s.
Eggs-Selected local extras. 33 a
"a.
Hens. ia IN; broilers. 20:
geese. l2 q l3.
Copper. 80.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-23
CondimentaI.

Douglas Jerrold once went to q party
at which a Mr.. Pepper had assembled
all bis friends and on entering the
room said to his host. My dear AIR
Pepper. how glad you must he To sce
all your friends mastered
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-01-23

He told his wife she ought To tnks
cooking lessons
Did sher'
"well. yes. She sent for her mother
to come and give her three months
course"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-08
CAUSE Of
KIDNEY TROUBLE
Take Salts to flush Kidneys
if Back hurts or Bladder
bothers.

II you must nave your meat every
day. eat it. but flush your kidneys with
salts occasionally. says a noted authori-
- who tells us that meat forms uric
acid which almost paralyzes the kidneys
in their efforts to expeI II from the
blood. They become sluggish and weak
en-. then you suffer with a dull misery
in the kidney region, sharp pains ia The
back or sick headache. dizziness. your
tomac sours. tongue is coated and
when the weather is bad you have rheu-
matte twinges. The urine gets cloddy.
full Of sediment. the channels otter get
sore and tritated. obliging you T. seek
relief two or three times during the
night.
To neutralize these irritating acids.
to cleanse the kidneys and flush off tie
bodyts urinous waste get four ounces OF
Jad Salts from any pharmacy here;
take a tablespoonful in a glass of water
before breakfast for a few DAYS and
your kidneys will then act fine. This
famous salts is made from the ccld OF
grapes and lemon juice, combined Win
iithia. and has been used for genera
tons 10 flush and stimulate stu Ssh
kidneys. also to neutralize tho aCsas in
urine. 50 it no longer irritatcs. mus
ending bladder weakness.
Jad Salts is inexpensive. cannot ir-
iEre and makes a delightful eTer1ascent
thia-water drink-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-08

livable communities along the shores
Of the Caribbean Seas. 1t operates
free from tropical scourges cuti-
waited areas aggregating 100000
square miles. 1t has spent nearly
100000 on hospitals and sanitary
equipment in the tropics. Last year
i expended S355,0O0 to preserve the
health Of its $4,000 employees and
dependents and did not have d single
quarentlble disease on any of its
estates. The biggest fight this firm
had was to fight tropical diseases so
enough land could be cultivated to
feed its ships with products. 1t has
built hospitals, railroads, cities,
docks. employees homes, sugar
plants. etc. At seventy Mr.. Preston
IS hale and hearty and looks forward
to many years Of active service in de-
veloping our commerce with tropical
America.
The work Of these and other rio
neers in the development Of the Latin
Americas is but the beginning Of a
gigantic commerce to follow between
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-08

tribution of authentic data and at
tractive literature. In the realm Of
finance q great work has been &C
comphshed by the National City
Bank of New York. which has estab-
lished branch banks in Latin Amer
lea, enabling american business men
to successfully enter shat field.
Hitherto Americans we're at a DIS
advantage since exchange was made
through Europe. The National City
Bank. of which Mr.. Frank A. Van
Gerbilt is president, had assets ex-
ceeding 100000 900.
Undoubtedly the most remarkable,
service accomplished by any Amerl-
can in linking the tropical Americas
with the United States is that per-
formed bv Nh. Andrew w. Preston.
In years Of endeavor Ae has built up
the largest organization Of its kind
in the world, although when he began
his life work conditions were much
less favorable than they are today
His life reads like a romance and re-
calls the career Of the late James j..
Hill of the Great Northern Railway.
Mr.. Preston is president Of the huge
commercial, shipping and industrial
ENTERPRISE known as the United
Fruit Company. which operates nine
ty steamships under American own
ership, the largest American mer-
chant fleet. and forms a network Of
lines connecting the United States
with the north coast of South Amer
lea, all Central America and the West
Indies. Yet fifty years ago. when a
boy of fifteen he stood IN the docks
Of Boston watching the ships come
in from the tropics laden with fruits,
spices and coffee. He was working
for a commission firm and he Won
dered why more tropical fruits were
not sold in the United States. To
day the gigantic enterprise which he
leads is the largest handler of ba-
nanas IN the world 1t has estab-
lished an almost continuous rim Of
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-08
EVEN CROSS, SICK
CHILDREN LOVE
SYRUP Of FIGS
If feverish bilious, consti-
pated, give fruit laxative
at once.

Don't scold your fretful, peevish child.
See If tongue is coated: this IS a sure
sign its little stomach. liver and bowels
are clogged with sour waste.
When I~istless. pale, feverish. fun of
cold. breath bad. throat sore. doesn't
eat, sleep OF act naturally. has tomae
ache. Indigestion. diarrhoea, give a ten
spoonful Of California Syrup of Figs.
and in 6 few hours all the foul waste.
the sour bile and fermenting food passes
out OF the bowels and you have a we'll
and playful child again. Children love
this harmless fruit laxative. and
mothers can rest easy after giving it.
because ii never fails to make their
little 'insides" clean and sweet.
Keep st handy. Mother. a little given
today saves a sick child tomorrow. but
get the genuine Ask yoGr druggist for
r -0-ec.. Nlttle off California syrup oil
Figs. which has directions for babies.
children Of an ages and for groun-aps
plainly ON the bottle. Remember there
arc counterfeits sold here. so surely look
and sec rhat yours IS made H1 tire ai
fornio Fig Syrup conTant Iiana
back Win youteaat rv other Gr syrup
-AGv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-08
TROPICAL PARADISE LURES TRAVELLERS;
SEE CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA FIRST

Caribbean?
Some of these islands rise in cliffs hundreds of feet sheer above
the crystal waters which lave their bases. The crests of these heights
are fringed with palms and other tropical trees laden with huge
flowers Of Haunting colors. Ferns and chngng vines soften the mar
row cliffs. In places the passage between these precptous islands
is so narrow that there is barely room to float a canoe; only an
Indian guide can safely find a way in and out of this tropical wonder
land.
an the air are myraids of the feathered denizens of these inter
locking islands. Monkeys and jabberng balloons swing from
branches and jeer at those who dare penetrate their haunts In the
depths of the clear waters r swarms of fish of all coors and sizes
The thought comes that you are an atom floating n a vast aquarium.
You call aloud. The rocks send the echoes flying. The parrots and
monkeys send a chorus of insolent protest"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-08

months of 1915 u imports from
Latin-America amounted to S439-,
434,344, as compared with S345, 741,-
867 for the same months Of 1914.
The exports totaled 1874, $3.50 85 for
the first Fights months of 1915, as
compared with $3.50, 1860 in 1914.
Here was a gain IN our imports from
Latin-America Of S93, 62, 944 and of
S34,S05,466 IN our exports over a
period of eight months.
Leaders in the development Of 0ur
trade and of friendly relations with
Central and South America are
pointing the way. A prodigious work
has been accomplished by the Pan
American Union of Washington, DC.
The Union is a bureau in which are
joined the United States and the
nations Of Central and South Amer
lea. it has an imposing permanent
headquarters in Washington and
among it's varied activities in pro-
noting mutual confidence is the dis
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-08
GOODRICH SIGNS
MANY BILLS YESTERDAY

lease of a certain mortgage.
House Resolution. Harmon. Request
ing the Federal naval board to locate the
proposed government armor plate plant
and shell factory at Evansville and its
nitrate plant at Mussel Shoals. Tennes-
see river.
House Resolution. Dilworth. Urging
the Federal government to establish an
a~eronautieaI training station at Fort
Benjamin Harrison.
S. b. All. To increase the fees
charged by the auditor Of state for
examination Of building loan associa-
tions.
s +. $50. Culbertson. Amending the
swamp land and drainage act. to pro-
vide that the number of commissioners
TO maintain such drainage be not less
than three nor more than nine. to be
selected by the land owners.
s. =. rs. Simmons. Making IT unlaw-
full for any operator of an automobile
or motorcycle to pass street cars or in
terurbans when such cars have been
stopped to allow passengers to alighu.
II b s, Cravens-McGonagle. To re-
duce the state general fund tax levy
from : TO 1 cents and to repeal the state
debt sinking fund levy of IL cents. be
cause there is no longer any state debt.
s. b 173. Reidelbach. To authorize
the auditor of state to execute deeds i'm
certain cases for lands sold by the
trustees of the Wabash and Erie canal
s. b. ESQ, Hagerty. To prevent jus
tees of the peace from practicing law
in any of the courts Of the county in
which they hold such office.
The following bills were allowed by
the Governor 10 become laws without
his signature:
H. H.. GA. Sambor. To amend the acts
concerning navigabIe streams and har-
bors TO meet certain conditions in Lake
county. providing that bonds may he
issued and sold to meet costs of inn
provements along navigable waters.
s. f. 1854. Fleming. TO create the Of
fee Of deputy clerk Of Knox county at a
salary Of $1,000 a year.
S. B.. 204, Metzger. To repeal the law
which makes stockholders in telephone
companies liable for double the face
value of thei rstock in case of failure
of the company.
IT. 3. ISL, Mosier. Authorizing the
Indiana horticulture Society to turn
over an experimental orchard in Lawr-
enc county to Purdue.
IT, b. 432, Anderson. Providing for
the erection of street lamps along land
owned by count but inside of corpor-
ate limits Of any city and for mainten-
ance of same.
II B. ISL. 1IcCIaskey. For the relief
Of Sylvester Francis. former trustee of
Milford township. LAGRANGE county.
who deposited township funds in a
LAGRANGE bank that failed.
II B%9. Symons- Requiring automo-
bile headlights to be dimmed at 81 feet
above the roadway at a distance of fifty
feet ahead Of such vehicle.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-08

the United States and its national
southern neighbors. New and profit
able markets are being opened to
American manufacturers and to the
people Of Central America, who a
generation ago were shut off from
the world trade Within a few
years you will be able TO take the
train from almost any part Of the
United States and journey by rail to
South America.
Work Is still progressing upon the
Pan-American railroad started by
Minor c. Keith more than a gen
Grafton ago. He is the biggest
industrial figure IN Latin-America.
So great is the confidence of
La+in-America If Mr.. Keith that
upon one occasion when a world
money panic threatened the govern
ment of Costa Rica offered him IN
limited credit to keep on the work
of building the railroad. At another
time when the Costa Rica govern
ment was unable to p Y Mr.. Keith
obligations due him, $500 Jamaica
negroes worked for him nine months
without pay, but at last the govern
ment was able to pay its obligation
and the great work progressed. And
SIS for steamships, the West Indies
AID the nations of Central and South
America bordering upon the Garib-
bean Sea are reached by as modern
vessels as any lands on earth. These
are floating palaces, vast caravan
saries that make travel easy.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-08
TINES
AT STATE CAPITAL.


INDIANAPOLIS. IND. March S.
Governor Goodrich has signed the fol-
lowing bills which We're passed in the
closing days Of the session Of the leg
islature:
senate Bill AZ. Dobyns-Dufey. Great
ing a state highway commission and
providing means for a system of better
roads.
). b. 24S. McCray. Fixing the salary
of the business director of the Indianap-
oils schools at $4,000 a year and shall
have Jurisdiction of practically all per
sons. other than teachers. connected
with the public school department Of the
city. leaving the superintendent free'to
direct the teaching department eXclus-
lively.
$. &. .. English. To give absent vot-
ers the right To vote by mail on cleo
tlou day. The bill was passed for the
benefit Of travelling statesmen. railroad
mon and soldiers who may he out OF the
state -on duty on election day.
s. b. e35. To require reciprocal in
surances companies to deposit reserves
with the auditor of the state and to sub
nit to state supervision. This has not
been done heretofore.
IT. B. 547. Sipe. To authorize courts
to empower guardians OF estates. ex-
-ept minors. to mortgage real estate TO
secure debts.
III. B. 22S. Houghton. LegaIizing
maintenance and repair work done on
roads by direction Of county commits
sioners. and authorizing the commits
oners to fix n tax levy.
Fl. b 231. DiIworth. To provide for
,-,-n +4r,a f,- Cling ov7auE9rarra in
drainage cases and fixing procedure.
H B. 532. Hoffman. Directing the
auditor OF Noble county to enter a re
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-08
CAN AN AMERICAN SUCCEED IN THE
TROPICS? WHAT ANDREW w. PRESTON
ACCOMPLISHED IN LATIN AMERICA

Developed from the fever-ri5den areas Of the Spanish American
countries a strip Of country forming almost q continuous rim around
the Caribbean Sea.
With his associates, operates free from tropical scourges. cult
waited areas aggregating 100000 square miles
Has spent nearly 100000 On hospitals and permanent sanitary
equipments in the tropics Last year expended about $3.50. coo to
preserve the health Of 65 0Of employees and dependents, and did no
have q single quarantine BILE disease o n any o. the estates
Operates ninety steamships with a total tonnage of 24860Z
Gives his employees who attend y. s. military training CAMPS a
month off at full pay and a bonus of SIS.
Began life a poor boy; is hale and hearty at 20.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-03-08

To millions of Americans less is
known of Central and South America
than of the black heart of Africa.
Yet, in the opinion of.experts, now
is the time above all others when
American manufacturers and globe
trotters should take an interest in
the wonderful nations to the south Of
us. The European war marks tho
beginning cf a g~cnarAabIe era in tn
relations between North America.
South America and the vast inter
vening regions of the Caribbean.
A great trade campaign with Cen
trail and South America is coming.
Ia Central America there lies an
empire ready for our trade or our
sightseers, a vast unexplored terri
tory to most of us, but filed with
more marvels than any we may be
hold elsewhere in the tropical or sub
tropical regions of the earth. There
the American tourist who desires to
travel abroad will encounter scenes
of enchantment, wonderful tropical
vistas, strange lands, strange peo-
pies, jungles teeming with tropical
life within a weeks journey of the
United States.
Farther to the south lies the
mighty continent of South America.
rich in resources, with modern cities
and increasing populations and with
its temperate regions much like our
w except that its umm Is our
winter season.
At the beginning of the world war
the South American nations carried
IN q trade of hundreds of millions of
dollars with the European nations.
While the tremendous L~atin-Ameri-
can-European commerce has de-
creased amazingly, that between the
United States and Latin-Amerlca has
increased by hundreds of millions.
Our gain in trade with the southern
nations in the first eight months of
1915 over a similar period in 1914
exceeded S128. 1000 900. 1t has kept
increasing. During the first eipht