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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
OPEN UNION DOOR
TO PROVIDE MEN
FOR WAR WORK
Labor Barriers Lifted to Fill
Ranks in Federal Shops
and Yards
APPEAL TO LEADERS HERE
Efforts Being Made TO Mobilize
Harrisburg Boilermakers
and Machinists

As patriotic step, barriers be-
tween union and non-union labor
all over the country may be swept
aside so that the government will
not be handicapped in mobilizing
skilled artisans for Federal work.
Local labor leaders are in favor
of the plan. They say that there
could surely be no objections to
opening the doors at this critical
time in the nations life.
Efforts are being made here to re-
cruit machinists, boiler markers and
artisans of all descriptions for work
in government yards and arsenals.
Appeal TO Labor Leaders
George S. McCrone, secretary of the
board of examiners of the United
States Civil Service commission, with
headquarters at the local postoffice,
has sent out letters to all labor lead
ers in this section asking them to give
him the names of all unemployed me-
chanics. The commission is compill
ing q list of mechanics not already en-
gagged in government work, who would
he willing to accept employment with
the governmpn at once and also a
list OF those who would not accept
immediate employment, but would ac-
cept in case the country urgently
needs their services. The heads of all
labor and fraternal organizations have
been requested TO make this fact
known to their members, with n view
of giving as much publicity to the
need OF the mechanics as possible.
Positions are open to machnists,
boilermakers and artisans of all de-
scrfpuons at the various arsenals and
navy yards. Persons wishing to apply
for present vacancies or to enroll sub
jeet TO call by the government can Sc
'uTe the necessary papers from George
S. McCrone, secretary of the board of
examiners at the local postoffice.
Philadelphia Responds Promptly
Applicants will not be required to
appear before board of examiners
but will be rated upon the evidence
in the application papers. Papers will
be rated by the commission at once
and If satisfactory the applicant will
be notified to report for duty. If all
of the positions at the particular place
stated in the application have been
filled he will be advised OF other va
cancies by the Civil Service commits
sion.
Philadelphia labor leaders are in
favor of the project and stated yes
terday that for the first time in his
tory union and non-union laborers
would combine in an effort to mobil-
ize skilled artisans for work in the
navy yards and the Federal arsenals
Plans for the labor mobilization have
been worked out by Assistant Secre-
tary of the Navy Roosevelt, Secretary
of War Baker and Albert ]. Berres,
secretary Of the metal trades depart
ment of the American Federation of
Labor at Washington.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
LOCAL RED CROSS
IS WORKING HARD
ON MERCY TASK
Making Wonderful Strides
Despite Lack of Funds and
Workers
ALL KINDS OF SUPPLIES
Everything For Comfort of
Wounded Being Manu-
featured
[By Anna Hamilton wood.l

The meaning of the great American
Red Cross Society is expressed in two
words. Humanity" and Neutrality"
1t carries as it's insignia the precious
emblem of the hope of the human race
dyed in the blood of all mankind. Ii
recognizes no creeds or nationalities
but follows in the Footsteps of the
Great Physician. 1t has been a bless
ing to the war-scarred countries of
Europe during the past three years,
but now, at the home call, it has arisen
and is answering valiantly.
The National Red Cross was ap-
pointed by Congress and the Procla-
nation of the President of the United
States of August 22, 1911, the agency
which must make preparations N
time of peace to assist the Medical
Departments of the Army and Navy in
time of war.
All over the country base hospital
units are being organized under in
TsOn3iDuad On Pouo. oO1
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
WAR MEASURES
WHIPPED INTO
DEFINITE SHAPE
President Meets Cabinet For
Final Conference Before
Congress Convenes
DEMOCRATS IN CAUCUS
Methods of Raising Money Dis
cussed by Ways and Means
Committee
By Associated Press

Washington, d. c., March 30.-Step;
in anticipation of President Wilson's
appearance before Congress next week
and for action on whatever recon-
mendations he may make to meet the
national emergency began to take final
form to-day. These steps We're:
The President held final confer
ence with his Cabinet preparatory to
starting the actual writing of the ad-
dress he will deliver before a joint as
semblage of the House and Senate.
House Democrats held a caucus to
consider plans for organization of the
House by their party and committee
of twenty-seven Republicans met TO
prepare it's final recommendations Tor
organization of the House which Will
be laid before a caucus of Republicans
tO-mOrrOW.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
GERMANY WON'T
ATTACK AMERICA
If j. s. SUBMITS
Chancellor Says Ruthlessness
Will Continue in U-Boat
Warfare

Berlin, March 30.-(By wireless to
Sayville, y. YD.-"Germany never had
the slightest intention of attacking the
United States OF America and does not
have such attention now, 1t never de-
sired war against the United States of
America and does not desire it to-day"
was the declaration made by the Ger
man Imperial Chancellor, DR.. Won
Bethmann- Hollweg, in a speech in the
Reichstag yesterday
The chancellor made important dec
larations concerning Germany's policy
toward the United States and Russia.
How did these things develop ?'
asked the chancellor. in speaking OF
the relations with the United States.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
Determined to Break up
Speeding, Police Order
IL Motorists to Appear

Determined to break up the numer-
Gus violations of the city ordinances
governing the operation of motor We
hicles in the city, seventeen offenders
have been ordered in" by Motorcycle
officer George Fetrow. They will be
heard at police court Monday afternoon.
Chief of Police j. Edward WetZel this
morning declared that he was deter
mined to break up the series of viola
tions that automobile owners are guilty
of, regardless of the number that must
be arrested.
Not only speeding. but driving with
bright lights, and failing to keep the
license plate in condition to be readily
seen comes under the ban.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
STATEWIDE PLAN
FOR PREPARATION
FAST WORKING OUT
Huntingdon's Committee AL
ready in Field; Two Sub
Committees Here

Huntingdon is the first county in
the state to complete it's list of mem
bers of a local unit of the statewide
committee on public safety. +. NJ. c..
Africa of Huntington, named from
that county, to-day reported to Gov
ernor Brumbaugh the names of 1872
citizens of the county who had agreed
to serve and announced that imme-
date steps would be taken to perfect
the oganization and to begin work en-
trusted to it by the general committee.
This committee represents each of
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
SUGGESTS RAISING
TAXES TO PROVIDE
FOR ROAD REPAIRS
Montgomery County Commits
SionerS Tell of Success of
Move There

An increase of one-half or one mill
in the county tax rate to provide for
permanent road and bridge improve
ments was suggested to Dauphin coun-
ty commissioners by Roy c. Hatfield,
of Norristown, president of the Mont
gomery County Commissioners board.
Commissioner Hatfield declared that
in Montgomery county more than
5000, 900 had been expended for road
improvements, and that the money
was raised by an increase i'm the tax
es. the plan meeting with little oppo-
sition.
Dauphin county commissioners,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
Walks Is Miles to Take
Up Arms For Uncle Sam
By Assoeiated Press

Newark, n. j., March 30.-Andrew
Miller, young farmer who is on his
way to-day to join the United States
marines at Charleston, S. c.. walked
twenty-five miles to enlist because he
had no money and was too proud TO
beg a ride.
"I want to fight" he told the re-
cruiting officer. 'I was working in
field when a fellow came along and
said the Germans had declared war
on the United States and were bonn
harding New York city. I dropped
my hoe and didn't even wait to get the
money that was coming to me. / don't
need a uniform; all want is a gun"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
Grand Duchess, Cousin
to Deposed Car, Arrested
By .4stncirtc1 prcsr

London, March 30.-The arrest and
detention in her home of the Grand
Duchess Maria Pavlovna, first cousin
OF the deposed Russian Emperor. is
reported in a Reuter- dispatch from
Kislovodsk, Russia. The arrest was
made as a result of seizure of a com
romising letter to another cousin of
Nicholas. Grand Duke Boris,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
Going to Move?

DERHAPS you have completed
all your arrangements for
moving into your new home
this spring. All the myriad de-
tails attended to. YOU are going to
set back contented that first even
ing. Your favorite pipe and paper
will never seem so good.
You haven't forgotten a thing to
spoil this picture, have you? For
instance, you have teiephoed the
Circulation Department to deliver
your copy of the HARRISBURG
to your new home?
II not. then do it now. Bell 400;
Dial 2135.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
Plan New Revenues

Plans for raising revenue were con-
sidered at a meeting of Democratic
of the House ways and means
committee.
Senator Chamberlain, chairman OF
the Senate military affairs committee,
following his conference with the
President yesterday over his universal
military training plan, agreed TO press
for prompt action in the Senate on
the regular army appropriation Dill
which failed at the las session. as soon
as it comes over from the House.
The senator assured the President
that he already has authority, without
further congressional action, to raise
immediately an army of more than
zoo, 900 by increasing the regular army
to war strength and calling out the
entire National Guard at war strength.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
[Continred on Page 21
EATS WAY IN ARMY

Chicago. March 80. Macmillan
Weddell. of Hinsdale, a suburb. is to-
day in the government aero service.
after having been refused earlier In
the week. Weddell. who is an exper-
fenced aviator tried to enlist but was
found to weigh only 142, six pounds
under the weight required for the aero
service. Yesterday he brought his
weight up to the required 14S pounds
by eating four very large meals.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
FIND MINE NEST
IN TIME TO SAVE
ALLIED SHIPPING
British Convoy Needed TO
Guard Vessels Through
Cleared Lane
By .Assoeiated Prcss

(Censored.) March 30.-The fact
that the Cunard liner Orduna was
stopped off the Irish coast by Brit
ish torpedoboat destroyer and hur-
riedly ordered into the nearest port
while the North channel was swept
clear of a great flock of mines dis
covered there. was revealed by the
ships officers as the reason rne ves-
sci was three days overdue when she
reached her American destination to-
day..
Upon her arrival in the Irish port
of refuge, her officers said, they found
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
RUSH NAVAL ENLISTMENT

Chicago, March so. - Orders have
been received by Commandant w. A.
Moffet, of the Great Lakes Training
Station, to rush the enrolment of "A
division of 5000 men to serve on 500
yachts and power boats being collect
ed for the navy. Arrangements have
been made for the distribution of the
yachts on the Great Lakes and prep
arations for cruise of three weeks
were started to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
[Continued ON Page 13J .
!. S. MARsHAL AFTER SPY

United States Marshal Harvey T.
Smith went to York to-day to investi-
gate the case of Adolphus Wrucilia
believed to be a German spy. Wru-
ella has been held since February IL
on a charge of vagrancy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
[Continued on Page 81
HOGS MAKE NEW RECORD
By Associated Prev

By associated Press
Chicago, March 30-Hog prices at
the Union Stock Yards went soaring
to new attitudes to-day. lighter re-
ceipts than expected sent the general
market up IS to 20 cents. The top
price was $3.50 for choice heavy hogs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity; Fnir
Tonight, with lowest temperature
about 3S degreesi Saturday fair
and warmer.
For Eastern Pennsylvania; Fair tn
night; Saturday fair and warmer.
gentle TO moderate shifting winds
becoming south.
River
The Susquehanna river and ali its
branches Will fall, the most de-
cIded minus changes occurring In
the North Branch and the main
river. A stage of about 90 feet Is
Indicated for Harrisburg Satur-
dny morning.
General Conditions
1t II somewhat colder over nearly
all the country east of the Mis-
issippi river under the Influence
of the high pressure area that
covers practically all the terri
tory south and east of the Great
Lakes.
Temperaturet n. m, 40 degrees
above zero.
sunt Rises. 5.4B n. m.
Moon; Full moon, April 3.
River STAGES IO.2 feet above low
water mark.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, 40.
Lowest temperature, 30.
Mean temperature. n.
N0rmal temperature, 43
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
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RELEASE 20 NEUTRALs

Copenhagen March 3O.-Twenty-tw
who were brought to Ger
many on the commerce raider Moewe as
prisoners, including one American, ar
rived here yesterday from Kiel They
We're released because they were not
serving on armed merchantmen.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
POUR OIL OVER
MEAT BECAUSE
OF HIGH PRICES
Hundreds Of Police Guard Chi
cago Markets Against In
furiated Women
By associated Press

Chicago. March 3O.-Hundreds of po-
licemen were detailed to-day to protect
the meat markets and groceries in the
west side ghetto which were attacked
yesterday by angry crowds. composed
mostly of women, who protested
against the high prices of food.
Armed with stones and kerosene,
which they poured over meat. the wom-
en- attacked the Kosher butchers who,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
ACTIVE WAR WITH GERMANY
IS CoNcENsUs OF CABINET BELLE

WASHINGTON MARCH sO - AS THE CAB
MET MET TO-DAY WITH PRESIDENT WILSON
FOR THE LAST TIME BEFORE THE ASSEMBLING
OF CONGRESS MONDAY THE CoNCENSUS OF
OPINION WAS THE UNITED STATES WAS
ABOUT TO ACTIVELY ENTER INTO WAR WITH
GERMANY
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30
MORE TROOPS CALLED TO SERVICE

Washington March 80. - Battery A, Georgia field
artillery the 47th regiments of infantry New
York Guard and squadron A, New York cavalry to-day
ordered mustered into federal service for similar
duty.
HOUSE TO HEAR PRESIDENT WITHOUT DELAY
Washington March 80. = Plans for prompt organiza-
ton of the House when it assemblies Monday that
there may be unnecessary delay in hearing President
Wilson's address made by the Democratic caucus to-
day when the Ways and Means Committee was instructed
Democratic committee selections directly to the
House This provision will eliminate the usual delay OF sub
itting the selections to another caucus and was made IN
the interest of saving time
MORE RAILWAYS WANT HIGHER RATES
Washington March 80. - Traffic officials of virtually
all southeastern railroads meeting here to-day decided
to oin eastern and southwestern railroads in
questng the Interstate Commerce Commission to permit
general advance in freight rates OF from 10 to Is per cent
BRITISH CAPTURE ROYAL COURT
London, March 80. - The capture by the British of
the Ruyacour about eight miles east of Bapaume
is reported by Reuters correspondent at the British head
quarters in France.
Ic.c. AGREES TO INCREASE
Washington March 80 = Incrase of about five per
cent freight all classes moving and
by way of rail and ship lines over the great lakes went
effect to-day when the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion declined to suspend tariffs proposing thern
MAY STOP TELEPHONE EXTENSION
New York. March 80. = Temporary embargo on tele-
phone service extension throughout the country may be-
come necessary in order ho din facilities that
may be needd by the government it said here to-day
TO STRENGTHEN PANAMA FORCES
Washington March 80. = Strengthening of the mill
tay forces in the Panama Canal ordered to-day
by the War Department.
MARRIAGE LICENSES
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-30

GCOntinued on Page 2Ol
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28
AVIATION ARMY ANNUAL
HARVEST FESTIVAL, SEPT. 29

The Salvation Army Will hold
their annual Harvest Festival sale
Saturday. September 80. al los
Sixth street. Already they have
been soliciting produce. vegetables
and fruits. In addition to this there
will be on sale fancy work. rugs and
aprons. The proceeds OF the sale
win be uHd for the local work Of
the Armyf
The Salvation Army operates In
the United States 967 corps where
religious meetings are conducted. SO
hotels, 3 women's homes. i2l mems
Industrial homes. rs womens res
cue homes and maternity hospitals
and 3 children's homes. About eight
millions attended It's meetings last
year and over SO 900 professed con-
version. Over a million meals were
supplied free OF charge In Its wom-
ems rescue homes alone and almost
three million meals were worked for
In the mems Industrial homes.
The hearty support OF this harvest
festical effort is solicited by the Sal
vation Army.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28

Miss Jessie Smith returned this
morning from Portland. where she
visited for a month.
Mems Dreadnaught work shirts.
the best s1.00 shirt made. rs cents
Kinney & Truax. go
Freezone for corns. Sabin has IT,.
Mrs. C. G. Gillette left last night
for Silverton to visit her daughter.
Mrs. Claude P. Slade.
Geary McCracken arrived this
morning from San Francisco and
will spend few days with his par
ents.
Mrs. VIM. Akers and two children
left last night for Davenport, Wash,
to join Mr.. Akers, who has been
there some weeks.
Burns Gillette left this morning.
returning to Detroit. after spending
week or more with his family and
relatives.
Mrs. c. c. Bippus. who has been
here with Mrs. Victor Brown for
some time. left this morning, return
ing to her home at Pittsburg, Pa.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28
MORE S|l0S ON FARMS Of
WILLIAMS CREEK DISTRICT

As indicative OF the new order
and improved methods being intro
duced into agriculture In Josephine
county. ten up-to-date silos were re-
ceiyed In this section yesterday. One
went to Gold Hill. Ave went to the
Williams district and four were
erected on farms near Merlin.
The Williams creek sllos were
purchased by b. +. Banks. Frank
Sutton. Warren Nee. r. W. Gray
and c. o. Bigelow
A.. The Merlin silos were purchased
by w. +. McCabe. w. b. Lindsay. G.
W. Tavis and X. s. Crockett.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28

Mrs. Ruth DeSautel and two chill.
dren left this morning for their
home at Oak Ridge. after visiting
Mrs. DeSautel's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Randle.
A fine selection OF ladies'. coats
Just arrived. Mrs. E. Rehkopf. II
Hubert wilken left last night for
Salem to enter the Willamette uni
versity. He won Willamette
scholarship by his work In the
Grants Pass high school.
VIM. J. Albright went to West
Fork last night and will go to the
lower Rogue country to work In the
Fred Mensch surveying crew.
The best line of new things In
mems neckwear, so cents. Kinney
& Truax. 50
Earle Voorhies went to Eugene
last night to be ready for the open
ing of the university, which he will
enter as freshman. He will spend
Sunday at Salem with Gerald Pres
colt. who will enter Willamette uni
yersity this year.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28

Mr.. and Mrs. b. c. Ofiins returned
last night from Doris, where they
spent the summer.
We can show you the styles and
save you money on mems furnish
ings OF all kinds. Kinney & Truax.
Miss Alya Wilson left last night
for Seattle to resume her studies In
the Washington university. This is
Miss Wilson's senior year.
New wool sweater coats--just
fine for cool days. Mrs. e. Reh-
kopf. 51tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28
LICENSE FEE NOTICE

License fee for the fourth quar-
ter on all picture shows. Ice cream
parlors. soda fountains. restaurants.
eating houses. dining rooms. and
soft drink parlors are due and pay.
able at the Office OF the undersigned
In the city hall. October LIST.
II. II. ALLYN.
CD City Auditor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28
II. c. Membership Inde,ed---

Finally, after months OF waiting,
the officers OF the local Red Cross
chapter received from national head
quarters Instructions regarding the
listing and recording OF the chap
ter's membership. Acting under
those instructions. the membership
list has been arranged on card In
dex system and list OF members
ordering the Red Cross Magazine
will be forwarded to national head
quarters today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28
Fellowship Ia,ncheons start

The Fellowship Luncheon Hour"
at the Presbyterian church will be
resumed for the winter following
the evening services next Sunday
evening The elders OF the church
will serve luncheon, This proved
u most popular once-a-month inno-
walton last winter and viii doubtless
meet with the same favor again this
year.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28
MARRIED

PllARSTED-PAULSEN - At Grants
Pass. Friday. Sept 2S. John
Franklin Plarsted. OF Douglas
county. and Agnes Marie Paulsen.
OF Josephine county, Justice OF the
Peace James Holman officiating.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28
Cant. Truax Herr MondaY-

Capt, ]. p. Truax is expected to
arrive here Monday night to stop
on for day with his family. lie Is
returning from Fort Sam Houston. !.
Tcxo who're he accompanied troops,
and will again go to Fort lawton.
Seattle
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28

A. u, Danks was arraigned before
Justice Holman at 10 o'clock this
morning and pleaded guilty to the
charge OF unlawful importation OF
liquor, He was sentenced to pay a
fno OF $50 and serve 60 days In
jail, His age. which is 60 years, and
the fact that he had not before been
guilty OF an offensc against the law.
secured somewhat smaller SEN
tence than he otherwise would have
received.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28
u. e, Of I. Hit Hard

Mems aud boys dress shoes, 50
pairs In calf, kid and patent leath-
ers, Sizes : to II all to 20 at $3.50
pair, Kinney n Truax. 60
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28

Rev, Baker win hold services at
st, luke's church Sunday morning,
Celebration of Holy Eucharist at :
a, mi, aud morning PRAYER at II.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28
Motion to Dismiss Denied

Justice Bean OF the Oregon su-
preme court has denied the motion
to dismiss appeal in the case OF
Tokay Heights Development CO.. VS..
Daniel Hull.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28

Special Music
AT the harvest day exercises Sun
day at the Baptist church. See pro-
gram In Sundays paper. 6S
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28

Harvest Rally bay
Some OF the finest fruits OF Jose.
phine county will be exhibited at the
Baptist church Sunday morning and
evening, 6S
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28

DIR. Bywater Ont Of City
DR.. Bywater, eye, ear, nose and
throat surgeon, will be out of the
city until October 1st. 50
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-09-28

A classified ad will give results.