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Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07
MANY PEOPLE VISITED
EAGLE CREEK IN 1l

Seventeen thousand, four hundred
fifty-seven visitors registered at
Eagle Creek Camp Grounds, on the
Oregon National Forest, between
April Is and November 10, 1918, ac-
cording to n report received by For
est Supervisor T, II. Sherrard from
Ranger Wiesendanger. This is about
four hundred less than registered
during the summer of 1917. Since
about one visitor in five registers,
the total attendance at the camp
grounds for the past season was
about eighty-five thousand.
Every state in the union was rem
resented among the visitors register
ed during the season. People also
registered from eight provinces Of
Canada, from Mexico, and nine other
foreign countries,
The extensive use Of these grounds
by the public made It necessary to
open up new camping sites on the
west side Of Eagle Creek, and one
half mile of new trail was construct
ed leading to these sites. Water has
also been piped to this side of the
creek.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07
CLENIENCEAU KNOWN AS
THE TIGER" IN FRANCE

Writing Of Georges Clemenceau in
the January issue OF Boys Life
William Heyliger says:
"All his life he has been magnifi-
cent fighter. All his life he has Civ
en- his strength, and his brains and
his energy to causes in which he be
lieved. His strength and his energy
seem to have been inexhaustible.
Whatever he has whether as
statesman, editor, teacher or physi-
cian--he has done it with all his
heart. He has always been a foe of
halfway measures. He has had no
sympathy for unsteadlness, slackness
or weakness in the face Of duty. Be-
fore he was forty, so strongly had he
impressed himself on his people, they
called him the tiger At 76 his fire
Is still unquenched. He has been
temporarily defeated but never van
quished. He has never cried
Enough He has met reverses only
to make them stepping stones to sue
cess.
He decided to be an editor. He
produced fiery newspaper that new
er left any question as to, its beliefs.
That paper failed. Two years later
he established another, and this
paper, too, struck its blows straight
from the shoulder. But it also failed.
However, Clemenceau had made lp
his mind that he would succeed. He
established third paper only to see
1t die. But all the while Clemenceau
had been learning. Each failure had
taught him something he did not
know before. From the ashes Of his
first three ventures he fashioned his
fourth newspaper. The fourth news
paper has proved success"
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07
SYSTEMATIC SAVING
STATE BANK OF ASHLAND.
SURRENDER OF HUN FLEET
WITNESSED by ROsEBURG BOY

Carl w. Schloemann, brother OF
Mrs. e. II. Mexican, of this city, and
a Douglas county lad, a member OF
the crew of the United States battle
ship Arkansas, writes often to rela-
tives here, and in recent letter, dat
ed Firth of Forth, Scotland, the SAL
lor boy stated that they had expected
to sail for America in q day or two,
but the order was delayed for two
weeks. The most noteworthy event
that the Arkansas took part in was
the surrender of the German fleet,
and Carl says he was proud to say
he was right there, when the enemy
ships hauled down their flags. The
letter says: st was some adventure.
We had reveille at one o'clock the
morning of November 81, and all
hands were mustered at their battle
stations as we slipped from our base
at Firth of Forth. When day dawned
we we're maneuvering in battle for
nation with part Of the English fleet,
making a speed of IA or 10 knots.
At 1870 a. m. our scouts sighted the
Germans. All the ships Immediately
fell into battle line, and as we neared
the enemy fleet, we closed In on them
in a half moon formation. and when
we saw they were not going to give
battle, we Strengthened out the line
and escorted the Germans back to the
Firth OF Forth. II was $3.50 a. m.
before we could see them with the
naked eye from our ships. AS soon
as we came in sight, our turret cap
tain let us leave our battle stations
and 90 up on deck, one by one, to
take look at the German fleet.
When It came my turn, surely felt
puffed up when l stepped out on
deck and saw those big black hulks
Of steel sneaking along the horizon
like so many filthy ours that had
given up without firing a shot. Then
It made me feel proud to know that
I was one of the many of that good
and silent navy, which conquered the
enemy without firing a shot"
-Umpena Valley News,
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07
MUCH STOCK WAS GRAZED
ON NATIONAL FORESTS

Nearly two million one hundred
forty thousand head of cattle and
more than eight million four hun
dred fifty thousand sheep were graz
ed under permit on the National For
ests of the country during the 1913
season, according to the report of
the Secretary OF Agriculture for 1911 8
which has just been received by Dis
trict Forester George II. Cecil, Port
land,
In two years there have been plac-
ed on The Forests approximately one
million additional head of livestock,
representing about twenty-five mil
lion pounds of beef, sixteen million
pounds of mutton, and four million
pounds OF wool. This material in
crease in the production of meat and
wool on the Forest ranges was brot
about after careful observation Of
range conditions and studying Of the
methods by which the most complete
utilization of the forage might be Sc
cured without over-grazing the for
ests.
The season of 1918 illustrated in a
striking manner the advantages Of
fered by the National Forest Ranges
to the Western livestock industry.
Because of drouth conditions, the
ranges thruout the West outside the
Forests were generally in bad shape.
Owners dependent UPON the open
public range find the livestock busi-
ness becoming so precarious that
many are closing out and the number
of range stock is being reduced. On
the other hand, the use of the Nation
al Forest ranges Is increasing and
their productivity is rising under the
system Of regulation. The wisdom
oi Government control of these
ranges was never more manifest than
at the present time. according to the
Secretary.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07
WHEAT CROP ESTIMATED
AT A BILLION BUSHELS

Estimating a possible wheat cror
of more than a billion bushels FOR
1919, the department of agriculture
for the food administration recon-
mended to congress legislation to in
sure payment OF the s2.22 a bushel
guaranteed price to the wheat pro
ducers.
The recommendation were made
in letter signed by Secretary Hous-
ton and officials of the food admin
istration which was received by
Chairman Lever, of the public agri-
cultural committee.
The specific recommendations are:
That congress extend beyond June
/, 1920, the right OF wheat produc-
ers to dispose of their wheat to the
government at the guaranteed price
with safeguards to protect the gov
ernment from wheat harvested in
1920 being mixed with the 1919 crop.
That the grain corporation be con-
tinued or new agency be created
with power to buy, store and sell the
wheat of the 1919 crop which may
be offered to 1t and that 1t be fur
nished a sufficient appropriation to
carry on its work.
That provisions be made for pro-
lection of the government against
wheat or flour brought in from othe"
countries.
In giving reasons for the recon-
mendations. the letter points out that
the 1918 yield was 917,100,00O bush
els from an acreage of 64,707,00O.
The report also says the total storage
capacity in this country is 1880
900 bushels, and with promises of a
large crop in 1919, this will have to
be increased.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07
PORTLAND YARDS LARGE
PRODUCER OF VESSELS

"A check on the statements and
figures of the production OF the yari-
ous wood and steel yards on the Pa
cific coast reveals the fact that the
Portland district not only has been
the largest producer of ships on the
Pacific coast during the emergency
resulting from the war, but has
eclipsed every other shipbuilding CEN
ter in the United States in the pro-
duction of ships" says statement
prepared by the Portland Chamber
OF Commerce.
"In 1916, with six yards for wood
en- ships beginning operations, but
four wood ships were launched; in
1917, 81 wooden ships had slipped
from the ways and the record for
1918, up to and including December
10. was 113 wooden ships, making
the total for less than three years
construction, 14S wooden vessels.
I'm steel construction, the record
of production in Portland is remark
able from the fact that while Port
land is the largest lumber manu-
featuring city in the world she has
developed large new industry in
the construction OF ships of steel. In
1916, three steel yards were being
constructed but no launching occur
red. In the following year eight steel
vessels were launched and the num-
ber of yards increased to five. In
1918, thus far. 81 steel ships have
been launched and several more soon
will be ready to put into the Will
lamette, making a total of 45 steel
ships for less than two years opera
tions."
There are at present $4,000 men
engaged in shipbuilding and allied
industries in Portland and the Port.
land district, and the monthly pay
roll is $4,471,200 The contracts foT
1918 called for $230,O00, 900 the
Chamber of Commerce reported.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07
INEXPERIENCED MEN HAVE
DAIRY COURSE AT o. A.

For the first time inexperienced
butter and cheese makers will be ad-
mitted to the dairy short course at
the college, January 6-91. Both men
and women may enter. Creameries
are short of butter and cheese max
ers in Oregon, other states. and Can
ada, from all of which many inquiries
indicate q big enrolment. Students
will be given instruction and practi-
cal experience in pasteurization OF
cream, determination of salt and
moisture content of butter, and judg-
ing of both cheese and butter.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07
Talent Tidings

Barney Seaman and Lloyd Lamb
were Medford business callers last
Saturday.
Delbert Goddard transacted busl-
ness in Medford last Saturday.
Mrs. Foxall was shopping in Ash
land last Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sheets and Mrs. Pat
terson OF Ashland we're guests Of Mrs.
Oatman and family last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dickey OF Red
ding, Cal, were guests of Mr.. Dick
ey's uncle, NJ. E. Tryer and family,
Saturday and Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dlckey we're enroute TO Medford TO
visit the formers mother who is sick
at the home Of her sister, Mrs. Ray
Toft.
Jay Terrill transacted business IN
Ashland last Saturday.
Lawrence Crawford left New Years
day for Camp Lewis after an eight
days furlough spent with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Crawford.
Miss Emma Crawford left Friday
for San Francisco.
Mrs. Fred Brandt was shopping In
Medford Monday afternoon.
Mr.. Vogeli was a Phoenix visitor
Monday morning.
Howard Frame left last Saturday
for the naval training station at Se-
attic after spending the Christmas
holidays with his parents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adams were Ashland
visitors Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Beeson we're
Ashland visitors from Wagner Creek
Monday.
Mrs. Jay Terrill spent Tuesday in
Medford.
Mrs. Elders and daughter. Carmil-
lita, we're shopping in Medford Tues
day.
Mrs. Boozer spent Tuesday in Med
ford on business.
Cliff Garvin and Welborn Beeson
were business callers in Medford on
Tuesday.
Arthur Brown, representative of
the Portland Oregonian, was a New
Years visitor at the home of Marion
Tryer.
Mrs. Lamb and Mrs. Mason were
Medford shoppers Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Tryer were
guests of Mr.. Tryer's sister, Mrs.
Ellie Dickey, who Is sick at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Ray Toft, in Med
ford. Mr.. Lewis Dickey and Mrs.
Magda Anderline, children of Mrs.
Dickey. we're also guests at the Toft
home.
Mrs. w. Wells. Mrs, Bin Coleman
and Edgar Adams left Sunday for
Portland to attend the funeral or
their brother. Else Adams, of the
police force of Portland, who died
last week of Spanish influenza. Mr..
Adams is the youngest son OF Jesse
Adams on Wagner creek.
Mr.. Bickerdike has been spending
the past few days in Medford being
one of the judges at the poultry show.
George Carter was business call
er in Medford Friday afternoon.
Henry Brandt was attending 70
business matters in Medford Monday.
Frank Reed was business caller
In Ashland Tuesday afternoon.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07
CATERPILLARS DESTROY
OAK FOLIAGE IN OREGON

Reports of the defoliation Of yarl-
Gus species of oak have come into the
Forest Service offices OF the sixth
district from various parts of West
ern Washington and from the Rogue
River and Willamette Valleys OF Ore
gon, according to District Forester
George H. Cecil, Portland.
This defoliation has been caused
by a caterpillar known as the western
oak looper, an insect which occurs
from Oregon to British Columbia and
every once in a while completely de-
foliates the oak in certain areas for
several years in succession. Usually
this defoliation does not kill the trees
and they recover as soon as the
natural enemies of the insect bring
II under control again. II does not
do the trees any good, however. and
the worms are a nuisance while they
last; so that II the trees are at all
valuable-as when located on streets
and in parks-it may be distinctly
worth while to undertake control
measures TO protect them from this
defoliation.
Successful methods of controlling
this caterpillar have been devised by
the Bureau OF Entomology. One
method is to spray the foliage with u
mixture of six pounds OF arsenate OF
lead paste, or three pounds OF arse
nate of lead powder, to one hundred
gallons of water as soon as the young
worms are noticed in numbers.
Keeping the trunks and larger
branches Of the trees free from moss
also helps in the control of the pest,
because many of the eggs are laid in
the moss. If this is done in the win
ter-time many of the eggs are de-
stroyed. The moss may be scraped
off and burned, or It may be practical
to destroy II by spraying with a crude
oil emulsion of carbolic tree-spray
which will kill the eggs. Full di-
rections for the use OF these sprays
are usually printed on the contain
ers in which they are sold.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07
AIR TRAVEL SOON TO BE
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION

A new age OF travel is Just ahead.
Small airplanes for pleasure and busi-
ness will soon be available. It is pre-
dicted by officers OF the Aero Club,
at a cost of $500 or less, while
prices for aerial limousines, touring
planes, and the like, will probably
range from $4,000 to $4,000. There
will also be available for the general
public, aerial taxis at reasonable rates
Aerio-trucks, equipped with powerful
liberty motors, will also soon be on
sale, in all probability, at a cost of
from $4,000 to $4,000. 1t is OBJ
vious then, that present transporta-
tion methods will shortly he sub
jected to an interesting and lively
competition for both pleasure and
business traffic, by aerial carriers Of
various kinds. Already when mail
ing a letter, we are confronted by the
question of whether it shall go by
surface or aerial service. Very soon
the same question will arise with ref
erence to express packages, and a
little later will come the question OF
flying to business and delivering
freight by air route,
The coming of peace Is already
booming the aerial mail service, and
II is said that, under the extended
program being prepared for thl:
branch of the Post Office Depart.
ment. all trained war flyers can be
used.
Recent revelations regarding the
development of radio telegraphy by
the army are of incalculable impor-
tance in connection with the develop
ment of aviation for business and
pleasure purposes. By means of this
newly-perfected device aviators car
not only telk freely to persons on
the ground but can hear their replies
distinctly notwithstanding the roar
OF the motor.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07
WINTER CLOVER SEED
SECURES BEST, STAND

The best method of getting q Glow
er stand under Western Oregon con-
ditions is broadcasting the seed on
fall sown wheat. oats, barley, or
yetch and oats grain in late Febru-
ary, writes B. F. Sheehan, instructor
in farm crops. If the ground is dry
enough, the seed is narrowed in. II
not. the rains will beat in enough to
make a stand. To succeed II must
be sown not later than the first of
March, before the spring growth be-
gins. The seed will be tested for
purity and termination at the expert
ment seed testing laboratory free Of
charge. Farmers may thus know ex-
actly what they are putting on their
fields. Ele
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07
REPRESENTATIVES, LIKENs
CRATER LAKE TO SHELL. HoI n

Representative Sinnott, of OREGON
recently described Crater Lake on the
floor Of the House In these words:
iSouthward. Crater Lake. caul.
dfon7ike and circular, 1000 fee,
high, is perched amid the peaks. Per.
pendicular sides of shaggy lava rise
from waters of indigo blue six mile.
across and 1000 feet deep.
ITO the scientist, a mighty volcano
collapsed within itself, Mount Ma,
zama, $4,000 feet high, telescoped
TO the poet, the sea of silence
"a lake OF mystery
TO me, a she'll hole of war OF
worlds-who knows?
Gould the great blind poet hay,
seen this marvel ere his pen haL
Lucifer and his host of rebel angels
Hurled headlong flaming from the
ethereal sky,
With hideous ruin and combustion
down
in Miltonic imagery here he'd have
found the impact.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07
CARD OF THANKS

With deepest gratitude we wish to
express our appreciation OF the help
and sympathy extended by friends
and neighbors in our great bereave-
ment occasioned by the death OF our
beloved husband and father. the late
Ivan d. Applegate.
Mrs. Ivan D. Applegate,
Mrs, Emil Pell,
Mrs. W. o. Smith,
Morey L. Applegate.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07
CARD OF THANKS

wish to extend my heartfelt
thanks to the friends and neighbors
for the many kindnesses rendered
during the sickness and death Of my
beloved husband. Especially are
the railroad men and the Elks most
gratefully remembered,
d. Mrs. Mildred Van Busklrk.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07

Hemstitching and plcoting 10 cts,
per yard, Handicraft Shop, Medford,
Ore. Orders called for and delivered
at Enders Store, same day. 52-5t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07

one-half off ON all Hats and Trim.
mlngs at Mrs. Simons' Mllner
ParIors while they last 52-2t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07

One-half off on all Hats and Trim
mlngs at Mrs. Simors' Mllliner
Parlors while they last. 52-2t
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07
N~@HH Ale q q g 90 8 q 90 $
y SOLnIEiiS' LETTERS y
D NAAA . Q = 8 q Q Q 9 . . . 3

Following is a Fathers Christmas
Letter." written by Corporal John W.
Hunt, q brother OF Mrs. VIII NJ
Dodge of this city, to his father, A.
r. Hunt OF North Portland:
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1919-01-07
GAMBLING WITH DESTINY

Spending your income as you make 1t
is simply gambling with destiny
and with all the odds against you.
You stand all to lose and none to
gain.
SYSTEMATIC SAVING
even tho small, II constant, eliminates
the element of chance and establishes
your future on q basis of certainty.
This bank desires to cooperate
with you in building on that basis.
We have unusual facilities for pro-
noting the interest of our customers.
CTlTC UANV AC lcuJ ANN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE

8Bl( M NOT prepared to say that
 this transparent collar I have
 on, boned like 8 pair of corsets and outrageously Elizabethan Tn the back and ridiculously decollette in the front. is becoming" admitted the se- date looking young woman who hao just donned brand new shirtwa:st' .bedecked with the latest thing in rolt- ing collars and daintily embroidered cuffs. but it's stylish, so l suppose I'll have to wear it.
 Receiving no reply. she went on:
 ''rhe people in the neckwear depart ments of the shops declare these Robes pierre effects are the very smartest things. and so I'm going to fall in line right along with all the other women who are victims to the same whim
 You see, the very maidens we ap- plauded two years ago for daring to be sensible enough to adopt the conn fortable Dutch necks, are now putting these tall. high, rolling collars on ev- cry blessed garment they possess. she continued "One thing about them, they are still comfortable and l be- lieve a woman can stand any old thin 3 if her frock is collarless-or practical ly so. and her shoes don't hurt
 q always thought l looked perfect fright in a Dutch neck; most women do" she lamented, but I was only foi- lowing the prevailing fashion and when you are dressed correctly. you 1 feel peace of mind and general kind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
And Pray Tell Us What Good Mind, Or Brains Or Mentality Are to Woman, no Matter Who
 She Is, or Where She Lves if the Poor Creature
 Doesn't Know How to "Do'' Her Hair!

I shook my head at the speaker, sad- ly, and then commented myself:
 Anyone with your advanced views on suffrage and the child labor ques- tion and school inspection and all that sort of thing" l suggested, should De far above such an admission as you ve just made"
 Why parried my clever friend coolly and calmly, "because 1 use my mind occasionally is no reason why should neglect my appearance, is It? E No, mo-" I said cheerfully, yet some Of that type do. you know
 Now. Dolly, that's an exploded the ory, and quite unworthy of you,' said my clever friend. "The woman ad- mire most is the type who, regardless of how much sense she has inside or her head. wears good looking hat on the outside of it. The type whose gloves and boots are always in per feet taste and condition. What good is a mind to a woman. anyway, if she doesn't know how to do her hair?' q don't know, I'm sure" I had to admit It's just tradition, I suppose, and"
 Exactly. and bother tradition" my clever friend shouted. You just go into any literary assemblage these days and you'll find as many we'll gowned well-dressed women as you would at a dansant or a pink tea. i why" she went on quickly, "l m l furious because the idea prevails thai clever women do not care for clothes and dainty feminine apparel. I've al ways been put down with the high
 brow class, myself, and" | "Down. did you say I interrupted. l q don't mind your persiflage,' sn'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-23
FREEMAN RETURNS
Orders for Discharge of 10000 Men
 From Camp Mcclellan

James Freeman. assistant general pas senger agent of the Southern raii"as' returned yesterday morning rom Ahiii' ion. where he had been arranging TOT the handling of the soldiers being ols charged at Camp Mcclellan.
 orders were recently received rom u ,a'e ,,ar denartment for the discharge of R' GOO soldiers. now at Camp McCielan, ann ,, with their departure only about ovov WI, be left. It is stated, however, Una. ,n ooa .Iora .ra cone between 5000 and lO,Wo soIdiers will be brought from other camps to Anniston to be discharged.
 Under the policy of the war departmen., sonetime ago announced, soldiers are to be discharged at camps nearest .u their homes, so that none or .hein or m,, to home. Soldiers from Alabama, 6eors ia and Mississippi, it is understood "'N he demobilized at Camp Mcclellan.