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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12
1regon
ObserUati0ns

Prairie City.--It has taken the
smallest saw mill in the state to dis
cover a use for that hitherto useless
variety of timber-lodge pole pine.
The Prairie City Box company Or
ganized last winter, is working ten
miles up Dixie creek cutting lodge
pole thickets up into ten foot logs.
which are then shaved down to half
inch box shocks that are finding a
ready market in southern Idaho. The
mill is a curiosity in that the largest
poles it handles have a top diameter
of only eight inches. The mill en-
pioys just eight men and horse and
is operated by means of a boiler and
engine picked up in an old stamp
mill nearby. The building itself is one
Of the war time portables used N
France.
Gold Hill-Three tons of explosives
going up in mighty boom announc-
ed the opening of the new quarry IF
the Beaver Portland Cement COM
pany at Zacher, west of Gold Hill, The
added supply of rock will soon be
brought in in such quantities as 20
keep the plant running day and night
Albany-A large cement structure
with trackage frontage is now in
course of construction for the fruit
association here This warehouse will
practically double the carrying ca
pacity.
Albany-With evergreen black
berries no. longer regarded by the
farmers as pest, preparations are
being made to handle at least 500
tons of the fruit at the Albany can
merry this season. Work will begin oa
them as soon as the present rush of
ioganberries is out of the way,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12
LOVE and MARRIED LIFE
BY the Noted Author
DAH McGLONE GIBSON

John hesitated a moment. eyes -as
SO on and do it." he answered ..b,,t ,
hate to let them think that have for.
given them for the day that they treat.
eo me about those baby do-daddles. -
4 les IT Is too bad to have to eat
your own words" laughed Alice.
on, shut up and go on" was his
grurf reply II am determined to ee,
INTO this house tomorrow night If nos
,,sibie." - pos-
! katherine, do you intend to take
the baby over to the new house beo,r,.
1t is in some sort of order and YOU are
able to get servants to help you take
care of it?" asked Alice as we got into
the motor.
Not at ALL my dear. I haven't the
slightest intention of doing such a
thing" I answered.
Best Thing to Do.
Il think that the best thing to do is
to SO to the intelligence bureau and
find some one to help run the house.
then" was Affects comment.
How many servants do you think
that you are going to need in that big
houseg" she asked.
We'll it seems to me that the least 7
can get along with is a maid and a
cook and a laundress, Miss Parker and
the chauffeur"
Alice laughed. II don't think John
viii reduce expenses very much" she
said.
He must remember that he bought
the house. not t.
But when he bought. my dear lie
thought that YOU were wealthy wo-
man. with oil wells running million
a minute"
Alice asked solemnly. don't you
think that John has money enough 20
keep up this house that we are NOV
ing into %
Yes. dear. He has plenty OF money
II he would rot gamble on stock ex-
hcange. au glad he purchased lre
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12
Making 7owns Expand Resources

welfare of the whole community, and
their discussions of the matter under
consideration disclosed that they were
members of group of men all work
ing to the same end.
Their town is laying the foundation
for a much larger city. So long as this
sort of unity prevails, there can be no
question as to the growth of the cont
munity, both in business and social
welfare. The same sort of spirit pre-
walls in Salem and other towns or the
county where the 1920 census shows
growth and where progress has been
made in matters of business, schools
and churches. Aside from the advan-
tages to communities that accrue from
such spirit, is the sweetness ana
pleasure of life that comes to the indl-
yiduals who share that spirit It's
blessing to be booster and it's bread
cast upon the waters to come back
a gain.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12
Ponzi's Bubble Bursts

AS have been expected the Ponz getichuck bubble
has burss all schemes for getting something for nothing do
later.
Ponz who it developes has had considerable SIMILAR
ence before worked the old assumption that there is
born every minute and his experience uses the assumption
Ponz displayed considerable ingenuity springng brand
deathat of claiming profit by the difference in the rate
of foreign excange-buyng deprecated foreign currency here
and cashing it in postage stamps abroad at par.
AS long he had the of large Boston bank
back him and refund victims their investments Ponz
enabled to mysty the public his methods but federal
investigation exposed the fraudulent character of his
enterprise. M&
No sympathy be felt for Ponzs victims They were
actuated by greed They knew that legitimate business could
pay so cent dividends in 45 days and ignored
warnings that foreign postal transactions the nature and
nude Of those alleged by Ponz had and could
dced and they preferred to take the glib promise of
convict to following the dictates of business prudence
Every time every faker along with plan get
rich quick he always finds long waiting list of those whose
avace ovemases their And every crook
defenders the hypnoed victims who listen his
peadgs of persecution and believe his word against world
They reap they sowed
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12

house, and I hope that you will fur
nish it beautifully, for it will keep him
from Spending that money with his
brokers. However, it is dollars to
doughnuts that he never would have
bought it, had he not thought that
your money was going to pay for it and
it's upkeep." s5
why, he couldn't think that, Alice,
he gave me the ,house for a birthday
present"
II am sure he did, Katherine" said
Alice, particularly as he told Tom
the other night that he was not quite
sure just where he was going to get
the money to make the next payment.
Tom offered to take the house off his
hands, but I would not let him lend
John any money. thought it would be
a good thing for him to skirmish ar
ound a little.'
Stinginess is Admitted.
John Gordon, even if he is my bro
ther, has always had one great fault,
he has been very stingy with those de-
pendent upon him in any way while he
arrogated to himself the privilege of
throwing his money. away royalty if he
felt like it. There isn't a man in this
town who really makes more money
than John. but he has never saved
any of it. He does not even have the
luxury that other people would have
under the same circumstances. He just
let's it dribble through his fingers and
then he is angry because he has been
such an idiot and takes it out of those
who are near him.
"You don't like your brother very
WELL do you Alice %
''Yes, Katherine, I like him very
much. He is my only brother, YOU
know, but that is the reason why 1
probably see his faults quicker than
anyone else. Like many other men who
will not listen to reason and who only
think of themselves and their own
pleasures, forgetting that the greatest
pleasure in the world is making some
one besides themselves happy, my bro
ther John is always reaching for some
thing, he knows not what"
Tomorrow-Katherin Marriage
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12
Johns Money Spending Habits.


Where do you want the twin beds
put" called John.
Il thought 1t was decided" I ans
wered, 'that you and were to have
the upper rooms on the west side OF
the house."
IAN right" he answered. "but you
might come out and tell me where yo,,
want the rest of the things"
'Oh. looky here, John! I want to
talk to Katherine" called Alice "You
know where to put that little collec-
mothers"
eh came into the room. ''why there are
two van loads"
''Well, John, you get the beds fixed
for me and will try and have the
men send up few cheap dishes and
kitchen utensils, and we can get along
with them until my mothers spode and
china comes from the old house"
"Oh, you are having more things
sent from your mothers house. asked
John in a relieved tone,
''Why, yes; l have had nearly car
load sent down." / said.
'swill you be ready to go shoppinsI
tomorrow, Katherine" interrupted Al
ice.
Rough Talk by John.
''he is not going shopping until we
find out just what we want" said
John roughly.
''NVen, John, I must have a number
Of things If YOU want to get away from
the hotel right away"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12
Gets Pleasant Surprise

"About months ago my father
was very sick with his stomach, which
had been troubling him for several
years. hTree doctors said he had can
Ger and one said it was gall stones
all agreed an operation necessary.
but on account of his age was afraid
to risk it. 1 told a friend about it who
said his wife had been through the
same trouble and had been cured by
taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. 1
at once bought a bottle for father
and he is now as strong as bear and
can eat more ham and cabbage than
any men," 1t removes the eatarrh
al mueus from the intestinal rfnct.
and ailays the Inflammation whion
causes practically all stomach. liver
and intestinal ailments, including ap-
pendicitis. One dose will convince or
money refunded at !. c. Perry. D. =
Fry and druggists eTersvhere. (adyj
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12
Fishermen Fight
Closed Season Lam

An attempt to suspend the enforce
ment of the state law forbiddlng the
possession or sale in Oregon during
the closed season of food fish caught
outside the three mile limit pending
the outcome of a case involving the
validity of the act now pending before
the supreme court on appeal from
Clatsop county, is being made by the
Union Fishermen's Packing company
of Astoria in an application for a teri-
porary injunction order against the
state fish and game commission filed
with the supreme court here today.
Justice Burnett has taken the applica'
Hon under advisement until August
81 The packing company in its APP
p,ication for restraining order al
leges that the Oregon law is unconsti-
stutional in that 1t interferes with
property rights and that 1t is in viola
tion of the interstate commerce act,
il is also pointed out that Washington
failed to carry out its side of an agT r--
ment with the oregon legislature for
the enactment of a similar law affect
tng washington fishermen.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12
Ripping Rhymes
Superfluities

am always making payment the things I do need
turbeow and gorgeous rubber which to speed
to the village shops I'm going day. with eager tread
shining kopecks blowing for all kinds gingerbread And as
round the town I'm fvving throwing to the Birds
denounce the cost of living excoratng words Nothing cheap
in price will suit costly things demand or fear my
friends would hoot they grand For all
kinds OF and rube they have blown the mnte bones and
they look folks boobies who don't precious stones
we are all blamed fools together buying junk whose price is
h needless OF the rainy weather that will hit us by and bv
And while daily hourly giving exhibitions of the kind de-
nounce the cost OF living graft that's unnd When we
dus and picket fences hay and bread and nutmeg seed cutting
out the pomp and pendor and the where bareans
boom sailing down the legal tenderH c. L. will see its doom,
abors busy making motors when should be making p1ows
let us soon OH and voters brush the cobwebs from o
brows ~ ' Aioin our
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12
(By the Country Editor.l

(By the Country Editor) :.
l was in conference few days ago
with two competing business men of
one of Marion county's growing towns.
The matter under discussion was a
community project, one of many that
have been successfully put over by
this town. The utmost cordiality and
friendship between these two men
marked all that they said, while to-
gether or apart. Affairs of the town
and men of the town were talked
of with the frank, friendly air that or
dinarily prevails in a group of school
boys or college youths whose attach
ment to their school transcends all
personalities. To these men there ap-
peared to be no limit to thet own. The
whole community, townspeople, bust
ness men and farm folk, were one
group, with a common interest and de-
serving of the same consideration.
Their concern was not with their own
but with the business and
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12
Want Children
for August Clinic

Names of children for the August
clinic of the Marion County Children's
bureau, which comes on Thursday aft
ernoon of the 26th, should be phoned
to the secretary of the organization,
Mrs. r. L. Mathews, 134S-M, or mail
ed to her at Fairmount avenue, Sa-
lem. The clinic is especially for chill
dren who are above or below normal.
and the age limit has been raised from
six to eight years. although no score
cards can be issued above six years.
The clinic will be one of the most
important yet held. Dr. c. U. Moore.
eminent child specialist of Portland.
will discuss child-care with parents,
and Mrs. N. A. Flegel, prominent Of
ficial of the state parent-teache asso-
citation of Portland. as well as COM
nurse will also be present to
aid.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12
Britain Jared
By French Policy

London, Aug. 12.-It was unofficial
ly reported today that Premier Lloyd
George and Earl Curzon, secretary
for foreign affairs, plan to meet Pre-
mier Millerand at Boulogne Sunday
to discuss the situation arising from
the recognition of General Wrangel.
. London. Aug. 12.--Great Britain
has been officially notified of the
recognition by France of the govern
ment of General Baron Wrangel, as
the de facto government of South
Russia and the question is being dis
cussed between the two governments.
Something akin to CONSERVATION is
evinced by the evening newspapers
over the French action, which is char
acterized as contrary to British ideas
and a menace to entente relations.
Meanwhile King George, who was
to leave for Scotland tomorrow, has
postponed his trip, owing to the sit
uation.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12
Busters Scheme.

About the time summer was haif
gone, Buster Bumblebee's mother, the
Queen began to worry. She was AFRAID
her workers were not going to make
enough honey for her family's needs.
Then came few days OF STEADY
rain, when the workers of the Bumbfe'
bee family couldn't venture away from
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12

Fred Peterson, aged rs years, was
burned to death in a fire which de-
stroyed his cabin on the Mohawk rlv-
er, Is miles southeast of Eugene.
i. T. Sparks has been appointed dis
trict freight and passenger agent OF
the Southern Pacific with headduar-
tcrs at Eugenet succeed H. d. Morse.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12

The circuit court for Harvey. county
has issued an order reopening the wat
Ter adjudication case pertaining to Sill
'vies river and its tributaries.
The city park commission of Kla-
math Falls is considering the pur-
chase of an eight-acre tract on the
west side of the river for municipal
mark
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12

Angus Mcdonald of Hood River has
been appointed superintendent of
on the Hood River -Mosier
section of the Columbia river highway.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12

fly" she directed him. Co.
p pan proves to be a success. I ,In = ~ /
De your turn to laugh al o,... ~ Y u'
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-08-12

home, on account of getting theiI
wings wet. And of course the Queen
was terrible upset.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-15
DEATH TOLL is
STILL GROWING
In Couztlan and Surround
ing Villages There Are
5000 Dead
FROM EARTHQUAKE
OF JANUARY 3
Collapse of a Mountain
Caused the Damming
of a River

Mexico City. Wednesday, Jan. H.
Reports slowly coming in from eastern
sections of the state of Puebla tell OF
terrible loss of life in that region as a
result of the earthquake on Jan. 3
Further east, in the state of Vera Cruz,
the death toll seems to be growing, re-
ports from Coutzlan stating that the
number of dead in that city and in sur
rounding villages is more than 5000.
The lake which inundated the village
OF Barranca Grande was caused by a
mountain collapsing and dammlng a
river. The waters were backed up un-
til the former site of the village wal
inundated.
An exploring party returned to this
city to-day from a visit of inspection
to the crater of Mount Popocatepetl
The members of the party said the
crater had been entirely changed and
that huge assures had appeared. There
were %perceptible Indications OF poison
vapors rising at the time the party was
on the mountain, and it is said they
probably resulted from recent seismic
disturbances. The last eruption on Po-
pocatepetl occurred in 1902. although in
1909 there were perceptible vapors
above the crater.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-15
It's All Money.

Many American COINS rarely II ever
seen in circulation are still officially
outstanding in substantial quantities
Among these are $4,000 worth OF cop
Der. cent pieces made in the early days
ii the country, more than S500,OOO
worth Of two-eent pieces and 5000 ,ooV
worth of three-cent pieces. They are
.till of full face value and sometimes
more to coin collectors.
Many trade dollars so the variety
issued some 40 years ago in a futile
effort to compete in the Orient with
the far-famed Mexican silver dollar
have never come back. They were not
Of legal tender for more than 50
though when abandoned. a reasonable
time was given Sor exchanging them
for standard silver dollars. Those still
extant are Of only bullion value, ex
eept pephaps to collectors.
Likewise a substantial mount OF
paper money is still officially rated as
outstanding" hut is never expected
% return for redemption It is esti'
mated that one per cent of all paper
money is lost or destroyed. and when
such happens the government profits
Tsis is the case with national bank
notes.- Tit Nations Business for Jan.
uary.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-15
BEGIN DEFENSE
AGAINST FLU
Chicago Is Having a Slight
Recurrence Of the
Disease
1873 NEW CASES
Arr REPORTED
City Health Commissioner
Does Not Expect an
Epidemic

Chicago, Jan. ia campaign OF de-
lenses against a possible recurrence here
Of an influenza epidemic began to-day
under direction of John Din Robert
son, city health commissioner. Reports
OF three deaths from "fu," 1913 new
eases and % deaths from the influenza
ally, pneumonia, with 80 new cases in
"a hours, prompted the action.
The health commissioner ordered
down town street sweeping done at
night and an effort vas made to have
surface and elevated ears kept as free
from dust as possible.
"Indications are that we are not in
for an epidemic" said DR.. Robertson.
when influenza swept the country 30
years ago, ii returned in a compare
lively light form the following year,
In my opinion that is what is happen
ing TO us now"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-15
Easu to Make This
Pine Cough Remedy
Thousands OF families e by its
prompt results. Inexpensive
and saves about W.


A.Aax @uIe
You know that pine IS use "a
nearly all prescriptions ana LeH'e nps
for coughs. The reason - tnat pine
contains several peculiar elements ttat
have n remarkable effect IN soothing
and healing the membranes oil the
throat and chest.
Pine cough syrups are omblnatIon
OF pine and syrup. The syrup pare
il usually plain sugar syrup;
To make the best pine cough remedy
that money can buy, put "a ounces
Of Pinex in a pint bottle, and RI up
with homemade sugar syrup: VI you
can use clarified molasses, honey, or
corn syrup, instead of sugar syrup.
Either way, You make a full pint-more
than you can buy ready-made Tor three
times the money. 1t is pure. good
and very pleasant-children Ike u.
You a feel this take hold OF a
cough or cold in a way that means
business. The cough may be cry,
hoarse and tight, or may be persist
emily loose from the formation oi
phlegm. The cause is the same-in,,
Observation-Disclosures this Pinex ard
Syrup combination will stop IT.
usually IN "a hours or less. Splendid,
too. for bronchial asthma. hoarseness,
or any ordinary throat ailment.,
Pinex is a highly concentrated CON-
pound Of genuine Norway pine ex-
tract. and il famous the world oTer
for its prompt effect upon coughs.
Beware OF substitutes. Ask YOUR
drugois for "2B ounces OF Plnex"
with directions. and don't accept any
thing else. Guaranteed TO give ahso-
Int satisfaction or money refunded.
The Pinex Co., TT. Wayne, Ind.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-15
What Famous Actors
Do for Their Teeth

No class values appearance so mucl,
as those of the stage and films, and
their teeth come first. They want them
clean and highly polished.
Cecil Lean, who has the most perfect
teeth ON the American stage, uses Albo-
don Dental Cream. So do Cleo Mayficld,
Emmy Wehlen, Mae Murray and the
great star of the Follies. Eddie Cantor.
They take no chances with potash and
carbolic acid tooth Iastes. with gritty
things thar wear away enamel.
: Albodon is calcium carbonate. sapon-
flied and mixed with the well-known
antiseptic oils of cloves, cinnamon and
eucalyptus, which authorities declare Is
the efficient and safe composition for
women and children, and ~ naturally
for YOU. 1t is in equal parts cleansing,
polishing and antiseptic. A tube con
tanning s. ~brushings is sold everywhere
with The guarantee that Albodon viii
satisfy your taste.-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-15
UKR4INI4N CONVENTION
HELD nv NEW YORK
Chief Object Is for Relief of War Suf'
ferers in Ukrainia and Also for
Combating Bolsheyism.

New York. Jan. b-The national
convention of American Ukrainians
opened here to-day with delegates OF
LOCO Ukrainian societies, scattered all
over the United States, attending. The
convention is held under the auspices
OF the Ukrainian national committee.
The chief objects OF the sessions are
to perfect an organization for the re-
lief of war sufferers in Ukrainia, where
great numbers of persons are reported
10 be dying OF typhus; to outline a pro-
gram for combating ~bolsheyism TO
plan for the establishment of a Ukra
MAN language daily newspaper here to
promote commercial relations between
the United States and Ikrainia and to
appeal to the United States government
for the recognition OF the Ukrainian
republic.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-01-15
TRAINS ARE
MOST FEARFUL
About 500 People Suffering from Ty-
plus Fever or Some Other Dis
ease Die Along the
Route.


Toxic. Jan. l5.-The death trains
constitute a fearful feature OF the 81
berian railroad. says Colonel r. b
! Teusler. American Red Cross commis-
.ioner to Siberia. Into these trains are
packed at the front. say, 500 refugees
most OF them suffering from nphus or
| some other disease and infested with
vermin.
The trains are sent eastward from
| Vladivostok. None of the towns along
the way want the refugees to be added
! 10 their own troubles 50 the trains are
passed along. the refugees dying on
the way. BY the time the train reaches
I Vladiyostok frequently o than hail
the sufferers have died. As the bodies
| are removed from the cars every morn
ing. fresh passengers are likely 10 be
thrust in in their places.
Another feature of the suffering OF
the inhabitants, according TO Colonel
Teusler. j. the towns composed OF dug
oufs which are TO be found in many
places. They consist of hundreds OF
holes dug ia-lhe ground in which tie
inhabitants are herded. Smallpox i
frequently among them.
Colonel Teusler said that underwear
i one of the greatest needs OF the Ser
bian people. Many girls OF people for
merlv well-to-do are now clothed IN
rags. II they could have ribbons and
simple laces. he said. it would help to
support the morale of the people.