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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
GROUND M0LES VALUABLE.
The Only Real Damage They Do Is
When They Invade the Lawn.

When They Invade the Lawn.
From an examination of the stomach
contents of 200 mOles taken in all
months of the year it was found by the
bureau of biological survey of the Unit
ed States department of agriculture
that earthworms and white grubs con-
stitute the bulk of the food. Beetles
and their larvae and other insects that
enter the ground, spiders, centipedes,
cOcOons and puparia also form part
Of the diet. In one stomach were found
the remains of III small white grubs,
in another 250 ant puparia, in another
ten cutworms and In another twelve
earthworms
The presence of starchy material in
some of the stomachs is proof that the
mole occasionally finds vegetable food,
as certain seed grains softened by con-
tact with the moist soil, an acceptable
addition to its worm and insect diet.
Seed coats of corn, wheat, oats and
peanuts have been identified In a few
stomachs.
Judgment against the mole may be
rendered when it actually invades the
lawn-the overt act-but no general
warfare against an insect eating NAM
NAL should be encouraged.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Our Latest Shipment.

Last week Ashland auxiliary
shipped to Medford chapter a box of
hospital supplies, containing 27 pairs
pajama suits, "a bed shirts, IL dozen
knitted sbonges and 1 dozen pairs
bed socks, With just a little more
help another half dozen pajama suits
might have been completed in time
for last Fridays shipment. Now that
vacation days are practically over let
as all resolve to make real sacrifices,
If we must, in order to give a portion
OF our time to work for those who
have declared themselves ready to
sacrifice everything, even life itself,
for us.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
A Welcome Visitor.

Mrs Leonard Carpenter, assistant
directress of the Medford chapter of
the A. R. c., was welcome visitor at
the local Red Cross headquarters last
Friday afternoon. She addressed the
ladies, impressing the grave need of
our doing our level best. and also
complimenting us on the fine record
both for quality and quantity of out
put already established by Ashland
auxiliary. Mrs. Carpenter took home
with her all the bandages and cause
work that we had completed.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
The Red Cross in Talent.

Though it has been in operation a
comparatively short time, Talent Cir
Gle of the Red Cross is very flour
ishing organization. Mrs. H. S. Glenn,
who is at the head of the Talent
branch, says that she has 21 regular
workers absolutely to be depended
upon for each semi-weekly meeting.
Talent Circle has employed its time to
such good purpose that it was able
last week to send to our Ashland aux
Hilary, under whose auspices it works,
a shipment consisting of 6 pairs pa
jana suits, II bed shirts, II dozen
knitted sponges and 19 pairs bed
socks, all of A No. 1 workmanship.
This is an inspiring record, recent
organization and numerical strength
considered, and sets a new pace for
our sister auxiliary in Ashland.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
ITALYS LEAVING TOWERS.
The stransest Of Them All Are the
Two In BOLOGNA.

tWo w Boto9Uds
Italy is a land Of many leaning tow
ers, but the tower Of Pisa Is the
best known. The strangest of the lean
ing towers. however are the Tore
Asinelli and the Tore Garisenda in
Bologna, which were erected A. D.
100 and 1110 The builders intended
them for fortified homes, of which Bo-
logna at one time possessed as many
as 200, The gloomy, smooth walled
brick towers standing side by side
make a strange impression upon the
person who looks up at them from the
ground.
The Tore Asinelli is 800 feet high
and contains rough staircase of AT
steps. From the summit, which is four
feet out of plumb with the base, one
has fine view Of the city. The slant
is unintentional and was probably
caused by the sinking of the founda-
tions. Tore Garisenda is 1853 feet high
sixteen feet lower than the Leaning
Tower Of Pisa-and is ten feet out OF
plumb--only three feet less than the
Tower of Pisa.
When Ottone Garisenda began to
build, A. d. ITO, he apparently wanted
his house to surpass his neighbor Ash
nelli's in oddity. and so he intention.
ally made his tower out of the perpen
dicular. He fourd it impossible. how
ever, to complete the tower at that
angle and had to cease work.-London
Standard
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Obituary..

Mrs, Abbey e. Stacey, widow of the
late Alphonse L. Stacey, died last
Wednesday at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Minnie Embree, residing on
Fourth street.
Deceased was born in Templeton,
Mass, in 1S47. In 1871 she was
married to Alphonse l.. Stacey. They
lived in Templeton until 1887. She
came to Ashland in 1913 in company
with her husband and has resided
here until the time of her death. Mr..
Stacey died two years ago after being
an invalid for two months. He was
a member of the G. A. R.
Mrs. Stacey has been failing since
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Hunting Closed In
Forest Section Only

State Game Warden Shoemaker
has notified game wardens at various
parts of the state that the governors
recent proclamation closing the hunt
ing season has effect only in the
thickly wooded sections of the state.
The telegram reads as follows:
Governor has explained that his
proclamation closing the hunting
season only affects the timbered area
and that open seasons are not affect
ed except in the forests. All other
seasons which are open now or may
be opened within the next 30 days
are not affected"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
A short account of the marriage Of

A short account of the marriage OF
V. v. Mills and Miss Marguerite Cor
dell, accompanied by good sized cut
of Mrs. Mills, appeared in the Sunday
Portland Journal. The Sunday edi-
tions of the Portland Telegram and
Oregonian contained picture Of Miss
Grace Lilly, who acted as maid OF
honor at her sisters wedding in Port
land last MONDAY. Miss Lilly is Eng
lish instructor in the local high
school.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03

the death of her husband, who was
bedfast but two weeks before his
death.
She is survived by daughter, Mrs.
Minnie Embree, granddaughter,
Miss Maye Glover, and son in Mas
sachusetts.
The funeral services were held Sat-
urday morning at Stocks undertake
ing parlors, with Rev. Carnahan and
the members Of the Women's Relief
Corps officiating. Interment was
made at the Mountain View cemetery.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
A Watch and a Horsepower.

An astute French mathematician has
found that in certain watches the mo-
tions exceed 200,000,000 a year in little
equal jumps. In the same time the
outside Of the average balance travels
1900 miles Yet despite this astonish-
ing distance Travelled by the ordinary
watch the amount OF power consumed
is triaing, states the Popular Science
Monthly. One horsepower is sufficient
to run 270,000,000 watches. This is
probably all the watches that are in
existence. But if thsre should be more
there would be enough power left In
the one horsepower to run an addition
al thousand watches or so.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
The Fear of the Past.

The future is blank wall on which
every man can write his own name as
large as he likes. The past | find al
ready covered with illegible scribbles,
such as Plato, Isaiah, Shakespeare.
Michelangelo, Napoleon. can make
the future us narrow as myself. The
past is obliged to be as broad and tur-
bulent as humanity, and the upshot of
this modern attitude is really this
that men invent new ideals because
they dare not attempt old ideals. They
look forward with enthusiasm because
they are afraid to look back.-Gilbert
K. ChestertOn.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
In the Social Realm

hour refreshments were esrved in
the dining room, where color
scheme of pink and white had been
daintily worked out
Those present we're: Mr.. and Mrs.
H. G.. Wear Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Sar-
gent, the Misses Mary, Hilda and Mil
dred Sargent, Thomas Miller, Albert
Derby, Mr.. and Mrs. Barnthouse,
daughter Cleo and son Frank.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Pioneer Reunion.

The pioneers of Jackson county
will hold their annual reunion at
Ashland on Thursday, September 1S.
There will be the usual program ex-
cent that a basket dinner will be
served, and all pioneers are therefore
requested to bring along their bas-
kets filled with hyiu mucamuck. Cof-
fee. etc. will be served by the Native
Sons and Daughters
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Consolation.

A woman doctor Of Philadelphia was
calling on young sister, recently mar
rled, who was in distress. In response
to the doctors inquiry the newlywed
said:
81 cooked a meal for the first time
yesterday, and | made terrible mess
of it."
"Never mind, dearie," said the doc
tor cheerfully. ITS nothing to worry
about. lost my first patient. "-Har-
per's.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03

pings for finished work. Old sheets,
tablecloths, discarded white under
garments, any sort of white cloth, no
matter how old, provided it is clean,
will be acceptable. If you have any
thing of the kind to contribute, leave
1t at R. G. headquarters any Wednes-
day or Friday afternoon.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Sewing Machines Needed 1b

With the opening of school, several
Of the best sewing machines must be
restored to their proper owner, the
Ashland high school. This will leave
an aching void at headquarters, which
we hope some OF our friends will feel
inclined to relieve. Anyone going
away for the winter may store her
sewing machine at headquarters.
knowing that It will be well cared for
and kept in good running order.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Another Mystery Explained.

Mr.. Lynch and his friend were dis
cussing family names and their his
tory.
How did your name originator
asked the friend.
"Oh, probably one Of my ancestors
was of the grasping kind that you hear
about so often. Somebody gave him
an 'ynch and he took an L.'"-Chris-
tian Register.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Civic Club to Picnic.

The Civic Improvement Club will
picnic next Friday afternoon in the
park near the bandstand. All mem
bers and their families and friends
are invited to come and bring we'll
filled baskets. There will be pro-
gram in the Bungalow at 3 o'clock
and dinner in the dining hall at 8.
Coffee furnished by the club.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Swimming Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Mccoy gave a
swimming party at Helman's nata-
torium Saturday evening in honor OF
Miss Marian Neil, former Ashland
girl. now of Portland, who has been
visiting them during the past week.
Those who enjoyed the occasion were
the Misses Eva Policy, Minnie Policy,
Josephine Saunders, Miss Neil and
Mr. and Mrs. Mccoy.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
The Smitty,

In the forty-fOurrh chapter, twelfth
verse, of Isaiah is this description Of a
smithy: The smith with the tongs both
worketh In the Goals and fashioned II
with hammers and worketh with the
strength OF his arms; yea. he is hungry
and his strength failetb; he driDketh no
water and is faint.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Wool at Headquarters.

The Navy League women Of Med
ford have temporarily supplied us
with wool for knitting. This, togeth-
er with directions for making sleeve
less Jackets, wristlets, mufflers and
helmets, can be obtained at Red Cross
headquarters here. The wool costs
90 cents a hank and two hanks are
required for the larger garments.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
N RedCrOSS
'''' il ' Activities
"Speed Up, America!"

Speed up, America! Speed up!
That's the message of your old friend
and one of your best wishers, Tom
Lipton!" Sir Thomas Upton de-
clares in a recent article that the
American ability to hustle" is the
thing taht will win this war, and the
only thing that will, So we must
speed up all along the line, right here
in our own Red Cross work to begin
with, for our special and immediate
share.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to thank the kind friends
and neighbors who helped us bear
the loss of mother and grandmother,
and to thank Mr.. Carnahan, the la
dies Of the W. R. c., the singers and
those who brought or sent flowers.
MAYE GLOVER,
MINNIE EMBREE,
ELMER EMBREE.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03

They say doctors are going to be
scarce on account of the war, but Of
course we have all those patent prep
arations that are guaranteed to cure
all human ailments, so doses for 81
cents.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Missionary Society to Meet.

The Women's Missionary Society OF
the Presbyterian church will resume
work this week. meeting at the home
of Mrs. ]. W. Mccoy at 25S Almond
street Thursday afternoon. The sub
ject for study will be Africa. A good
attendance is desired as they will
plan for an all-day meeting in Octo-
ber.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Farewell Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Barnthouse and
daughter Cleo gave a farewell party
at their home at IS Second street
Friday evening in honor of Mr., and
Mrs. H. G. Wear of Pawnee, Okla,
who have been visiting in Ashland
during the past month and who leave
for their home today,
Dancing, cards and games made
the evening enjoyable until at a late
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Not Superstitious.

Collector (warmly)-I've been here a
dozen times. sir, and positively won't
call again. Debtor (cheerfully) = oh
come now. my man. Don't be so super
stitlOus about making the thirteenth
call. Nothing will happen, assure
ySu.-Stray Stories.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03

Alpha Chapter No. 1, o. e. S., will
resume labors Tuesday evening, Sep
tember 4, at 8 o'clock, in the Masonic
hall. By order of Worthy Matron
Mrs. Maybe Jordan.
LEAH M. CALDWELL, Sec.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
The Point of View.

A Sunday school teacher had been
telling her class the story Of the good
Samaritan. Wien she asked them
what the story meant a little boy said:
ut means that when am In trouble
my neighbors must help me."-Chris-
tian Register.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Tuesday and Wednesday.

"The Easiest Way" the Eugene
Walter play, as interpreted by the
silent drama, is the best photoplay In
which the luminous Clara Kimball
Young has appeared under the ban
ner of Lewis ]. Selznick. The pic
turization of the Walter play has
been on a lavish scale, while dramatic
situations galore have been preserved
with fidelity by Director Capellani.
The chief difference between the play
and picture is that the former ended
with the woman immersed in the life
of the bright lights, while the film
pictures her suicide and forgiveness
by the lover she deserted because she
could think of no honest way to earn
living other than on the stage. 1t
is one OF the most interesting stories
ever produced on the screen, and with
the wonderful Clara Kimball Young
will prove splendid entertainment. 1t
will be shown at no advance In price.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Hoodooed.

Hokus-Flubdub complains that none
of the girls look with favor on his
suit. Pokus-How can they when he
wears high hat with sack coatf-
Town Topics.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
An Indiunant Officer.

May we have the pleasure Of your
company this evening, colonel?"
Company, madam? | command a
regiment" t."-Boston Transcript.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
A Liberal Spender.

"Ee's a liberal spender."
"So?"
"Yes; almost anybody but his wife
can get money out of him."-Detroii
Free Press.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03

Affliction is not sent in vain, young
man. from that good God who chastens
whom be loves. Southey.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Both Sides.

"Can your wife see two sides of a
question:"
"Yes; her own and her mother's."-
Life
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03

Mans life is in the impulse of ele-
vation to something higher.-Jacobi.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Old Clean White Cloth.

Mrs. Carpenter specially asked for
cid clean white cloth to use as wrap
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-09-03
Clara x. Young In
Feature at Vining
Monday

The Labor Day offering at the Vim
ing is Lasky production, "Uncon-
quered," starring the charming Fan
ME Ward and an all-star cast includ-
ing Jack Dean, Tully Marshall and
Little Billy Jacobs A powerful
drama, giving great opportunity for
acting.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-10-24
Corn Situation

Frs: has done much damage Il
Nc--1 Dakota, South Dakota. Mn
-eS.ca, Michigan. Iowa, Illinois.
Indiana. Oh;o. and : few ether
c3-2 States. This will result IN 9
serious saed-co-r problem II many
localities. Co1ncE agents. rein
:c-ce6 By emergency de-otScra-
c.c- agents II practically a. me
Sac affected. are pushing cam
va.E-s - encourage the ca-e:-.
Sc.ec:.cc, curing. and storing q
Ssel--o--. The need ct making
ca-et-. plans 70 get the largest
amount .: feeding va.ue ou- Il
50 corn and c:-r S.3ver : az
r4-e~: . =. careful. farmers.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-10-24

We are al on the JOB over here.
Tell the Kaiser he'll be wise
When ne meets the troops were
raising for him here.
Johnny dig the dough. dig the
dough. dig the dough.
Lei vcur dollars 20, don't be slow.
<. en- 90.
Help - give the TeutonS fits.
p. me Kaiser n the fritz.
Make the Teuco-S roar. then some
more. then some more,
Help - win the war. win the wa,
win the war,
D. rcu- biz the bond 70 float,
Help = get the ka;Ser's goat,
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-10-24
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Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-10-24
campaign against waste.
Most sincerely.

The State Beard Of Education
Clifford !. Scott. President
4. +. Spa:G. Sacre-a-y
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1917-10-24

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dreams; those orchards Of knowledge; those still
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Delaware,
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-08
T FLBG DAY
 OF ELKS LODGE

With the new spirit of loyalty and patrlotism aroused by the coun- try's need in this year of war, Skag, way lodge, No. 4S1, B. P. o. E., will bold it's annual flag day eDer- cis9s Thursday night at Elks hall.
 June IA is the national flag day Of the Elks. Observance of the oc- casion has hitherto been marked by manifestation of loyalty to country which is a cardinal prnciple of the Elks but this year 1t is expected, more than eyer before, to ba 8 demUnstratiOn f that patriotism which insures Americas freedom.
 The exercises will be open to the public. The program, in charge of 8 committee named last night, con- .sisting of Oscar Selmer, P. H. Gam ty and w. L. LandsbOrough, will be announced later.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-08
WILL ORGANIZE
 FUR JULY 4TH

Organization of the Indepen- dence day committee! to have charg Of the fourth of July celebration in Skagway, is to be effected at a meeting at S:3O o'clock Tuesday night in the city hall.
 James Kennedy, chairman of the councils committee to start the movement for a big celebration of the day, has invited the Elks, Bag les, Arctic Brotherhood, Pioneers of Alaska, White Pass Athletic club and the Volunteer Fire company, to send committees to the meeting
 The permanent organization will consist of q chairman, q secretary and the different committees. The finance committee, Mir. Kennedy said, will have q nucleus for the celebration fund of $SS, remaining from last year.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-08
GRADUATION EXERCISES ... OF sth GRADE TONIGHT
 Continued from Page

craze attendance, figuHes for which are not yet complete, about 93. The Eighth grade class, to be graduated tonight, is the largest class in the history of the Skagway school. There are eight girls and three boys.
 The graduation exercises will be- gin at eight o'clock. The program follows: Piano duet - To the Front - Bird
 ie Selmer and Vivian Talbot Salutation - Edna Achison Recitation - The GramOphOne -
 Donald Milnes Arithmetic - The Circle - Mav1s
 Hukill Civics - Our Territorial Posses
 sions - Verne Miller Song - Alaska - Class English - Portals Mercy Address
 Vivian Talbot History - Lincoln and Wilson -
 Bessie Conway Recitation - Sister and l - Esther
 Friedenthal Class Poem - Floris Clark Class History - Edward Mckay Class Song - The Violet - Birdie
 Selmer Class Will - Fred Blanchard Presentation of Diplomas - V. l.
 Hahn, president of the board
 of education High School Song - Room "
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-08
FANS WILL SEE
 GAME AT PEST

Interest in the baseball game Sunday at Fort William H. Seward between the Post and Skagway team is being shown by the number of fans who are applying for passes on the Peterson which will carry the Skagway team and supporters to Haines.
 The list of applications, now be- ing received at the Daily Alaskan office, will be closed at noon to- morrow. Passes for forty passen- gers, to be sent to Captain c. c. Cole by Lieutenant Davis, will be ready for distribution at the Alas kan office at four o'clock tomorrow afternon. They must be got by six o'clock tomorrow evening.
 Captain Cole announced today that all members of the team were expected to report nt the White Pass club at eight o'clock tonight to arrange for the trip.
 The Peterson will leave Skagway at 9:3O o'clock Sunday morning and will leave Haines at six o'clock in the evening.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-08
SHIPPING NEWS

The City of Seattle of the Pacif- ic Steamship company, and the AL aska of the Alaska Steamship con- pany, are northbound for Skagway, according to & cable report to the Daily Alaskan. They sailed from Seattle yesterday morning. Thirty passengers for Skagway are on the boats. .l IA
 The Princess Alice of the Can a. dian Pacific line, will sail from Se- uttle tomorrow night, according to the report today of the local office. She will be due here "Wednesday morning and will go out the follow ing evening at seven o'clock. The departure of the Alice will inaugur- .ate the weekly sailings of the Prin- cess boats from Skagway from June IA to November s, inclusive.
 The Dolphin of the Alaska Steam ship company is reported due here Sunday. . |. .L
The daily Alaskan., 1917-06-08
You Don't Eat Half
 Enough Ice Cream

WHY HERE'S the most
 NATURAL FOOD there is,- SWEET sKAGWAY CREAM, flaV cred AND FROZEN, that's all-holain MORE ENERGY and nourishment to
 THE HATEFUL than twice as much
 BEBFSTBAK, and you've been THINKING OF IT as 6 tidbit, A SWEET, to be eaten on rare occasions.