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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-12-08

minnesota members OF tNe
lower house at Washington, who
have in mind another fling at the
congressional game next year are
due for big punches of trouble,
that is a majority of them. TO
hand it out plain Congress is not
in the best of standing with the
voters and the Minnesota con
tingent is no exception to the
rule. Congressman Anderson Of
the First District seems to have
come out of the wreck of the
late special with the best stand
ing and in the opinion Of many
will be one of the few without
opposition if he elects to return
1t is said, though. that he would
like to succeed knute Nelson as
United States Senator. c. r.
Davis Of the Third District will
have to search his political trick
box thoroughly if he wants to
beat the bunch who are after
his official scalp. Volstead of
the Seventh will undoubtedly be
Opposed and Stevenson of the
Ninth is again billed for hot
primary fight. 1t is claimed
that Harold knutson Of the
Sixth is fairly safe and alsc
Clague of the Second District
Trouble is predicted for Con
gresham Larson Of the Eighth
Editorial efforts of a leading
ST. Paul Daily to smoke out
Judge Hallam in the matter OF
the United States SenatorshiE
have not met with very favor
able response from some of the
country press. Vicious ano
Insulting is the answer of one
up state paper. Unworthy of /,
Great Paper" is the comment oil
another and "A Nasty Slap" OF
still another. The paper il
question is committed to the
candidacy of Frank B. Kellogg
The editorial which angered the
Hallam forces INDUCED in tht
broad hint that Kellogg support
ers who might be patrons of The
court of which Judge Hallam il
a member were fearful O
reprisals if his dual capacity O
a candidate for United State
Senator and a member Of tn,
court was continued. His resig
nation was suggested. Friends
insist that there is no proceden
for his early retirement. AS fo
toting fair while on the bench
his record gives the lie to any
thing else. His Americanism il
unquestioned.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-12-08

Word from number Of the
Senatorial districts is that sena-
torial candidates for the same
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-12-08

Tony Prazel of Redwood
County, a member of the last
house. says he will he among the
missing next year. He will not
run for re election.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1921-12-08

Political dopsters are flirting
with the names Of Oscar Arne-
son, chief clerk of the house and
Speaker w. |. Nolan of Mime
apolis as possible rivals to State
Auditor r. p. Chase. Oscar at
one time had designs on the
authorship, but passed it up in
the interests of Republican har-
mony. Iii the case of the office
of secretary of state quite a few
names are figuring in the gossip.
OFT Derks of the state land de-
partment has been mentioned,
also Matt Desmond, Deputy
State Auditor. and Sam Gordon,
State Printer. The first two
named are pleased at the inter
est taken in them by friends,
but disclaim any activity.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-03-16
CITIZEN
SEES PRESIDENTS
INAUGURATION

Rev. J. W. Hoyt, Sunday school
missionary OF Southern Oregon Pres
bytery, who had been spending the
past month or so in the east in the
interests of his work in this state,
returned home last evening. Mr..
Hoyt's business took him to Wash
ington, d. c., and he was fortunate
enough to be in that city on the
day of the Inauguration of President
Harding. Concerning the Inaugural
tion ceremonies and incidents oc-
curing during the event Mr.. Hoyt
says:
inauguration day dawned bright
and clear. Many hours before the
great event people camped out with
boxes and chairs to hold the front
line positions, that they might be
near the president-elect when he took
the oath Of office. The city was
crowded and perpetual flow Of in
coming slghtseers was still arriving
from all points of the compass. Sol
diers and sailors and police were
numerous at every turn.
Every one seemed happy and good
feeling prevailed everywhere. The
crowds were extremely responsive "a
every patriotic suggestion. With the
quickness OF an electric shock, the
cheers came spontaneously when the
right word was spoken.
"As Harding stood there. strong,
calm. manly. with uplifted hand, fac
ing the chief justice, and said: 9
spear to uphold the government Of
the United States. etc., 1t was an in
spiration to remember that the peo
pie of the United States had put him
there. That the choice having beeI
made, all the people had accepted D
peaceably as for a century and han
had been their custom. Z
THE satisfaction and confident
faith that was evident in the facel
of those thousands who crowded thi
East Plaza and the Capitol buildint
was an inspiration and augured wei
for the future. i.
Every word the president spoh
was clearly heard. thanks to the
sound amplifying machine. At sue
cessive' points in the address, tn
practical exclamation, That's it,'
seemed to spring to many lips.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-03-16
ASHLAND TEAM
LOSES TO EUGENE
IN STATE TOURNEY

The Ashland basketball team play.
ed at the state tournament last night,
drawing Eugene as their opponents,
and lost in close game by a score
OF "a to 22. This eliminates Ash.
land from further games In the tour
nament. Particulars of the game
have not reached Ashland, as the
news Of their defeat was only tele-
graphed here this morning.
On their way home the Ashland
team VIII stop in Roseburg and play
there Monday and Tuesday nights.
The tournament in which Ashland
represented Southern Oregon as its
champions was staged under the aus
pices OF the Willamette university,
and the teams, chosen from the vari-
GUS parts of the state because of their
records. which participate are
Franklin high, Portland; Baker,
Eastern Oregon; Heppner. upper Co.
lumbia district; Ashland, southern
Oregon. Bend, central Oregon;
Marshfield. western Oregon, McMinn-
Vile, west side district; Eugene.
southern Willamette valley; Salem,
Woodburn; Molalla, middle William
ette valley, and either Astoria or Sea-
side for the lower Columbia district.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-03-16
HOME SERVICE OF
BENEFIT IN STATE

At the Oregon Rescue and Mater
nifty Home at the present time, there
are fifty-two girls and thirty babies.
Twenty-Five counties in Oregon are
represented by these girl mothers,
many OF whom are yet In their teens.
At the Working Mems hotel In
Portland during the past year, one
thousand six hundred thirty men
have been given free beds, nine hun
dred thirty-four were given free
rooms, six hundred seventy meals
were given away. In the past three
months more beds and meals have
been provided free of charge during
the entire period of last year Dur
ing the past winter months an aver
age OF sixty-five men have slept on
the office floor in this hotel every
night and were glad of-the privilege.
The Industrial Home where de-
pendent men are given employment
with waste paper waste
clothing and waste furniture is crowd
ed as never before in the history OF
the institution.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-03-16

over the possibilities of the state as
future oil land. MY Investigations
Bb far have convinced me that oil
will be struck in both Oregon and
Washington between the Cascades
and the sea. The geological strata
indicate that.
"The promiscuous drillings in the
state have not been productive be-
cause the operations have been large
ly carried on by concerns rot oil wise
in any sense of the word.
'In my opinion there Is no oil cast
OF the Cascades, not, at least, in pay
ing quantities, except the Wyoming
fields, which at one time have been
old ocean beds"
Robertson explained the present
decline In price OF oil because the
big oil concerns are now refilling
their storage tanks and the price was
knocked down to force easier terms
from some OF the producers. He
predicts that by next September the
former price of oil will return and
says that fully 2O,OOo.oOO barrels of
pil is necessary to replenish the de-
pleted storage stocks.--Telegram.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-03-16

development of scab. Possibly that
will be better this coming season.
Nevertheless. since there was so
much scab evident last season, it be-
hooves our pear growers as well al
our apple growers to be on guard,
The first two sprays which will help
control the scab and keep 1t from the
blossoms and early spurs are the de-
layed dormant and the pink. The
delayed dormant is put on just as
the leaves are small, and the pink re-
fers to the color of the buds just be-
fore they open. The delayed dor
mant should be put OH lime sulfur,
strength 1880 and the pink, lao.
These are the strength advised by
our agricultural college. II these
sprays are neglected, the scab may
become so bad as to caues a total
loss of Bartlett, Anjou and Winter
Nelis pears, as well as some varie-
ties of apples. A little precaution at
this time will save millions of dollars
to our state.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-03-16
CONSERVATION OF MOISTURE
FACTOR IN DRY FARMING

Conservation Of moisture Is the
controlling factor in dry farming, ex-
plains Professor w. L. Powers Of the
70. A. C. experiment station. 1t also
helps to secure the maximum net re-
turns from the water available for
Irrigation.
"As the dry summer seasons are
the chief limiting factors In crop
production. soil moisture investlga-
tions and the drouth and excess mois-
Fture points for many years have been
made to determine usable moisture
capacity of important Soils" says
Professor Powers.
The usable water capacity OF these
soils ranges from two-thirds OF an
inch rainfall per acre for umatilla
sand to two inches for Willamette
loan soil, Fine sand will'store about
one inch of rain an acre foot, and
sandy loan about one and one-half
incres an acre foot. =.
The Oregon station has proved that
drouth or whiting point of cultivated
crops such as potatoes is several per
cent higher than for clover in the
heavier soils, and that frequently
20 per cent more yield is secured
with irrigation at just the right time.
This station has also been a leader
in determining water requirements
OF crops under field conditions. With
twelve years average under good con-
ditions alfalfa needs five and one
quarter inches OF water ton.
Potatoes require three inches per
100 pushel and under good conditions
three bushels Of wheat can be grown
by one inch of water.
Water requirements for several wild
meadow and grass crops were first
determined by the o. A. c. e1peri'
ment station.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-03-16
ASHLAND CHAMBER Or
COMMERCE. MEETS AND
EIElyTS nIDECTnDc


The Ashland Chamber of Commerce
was given an impetus to new endeav
or at the real get-together and bust
ness meeting held in Chautauqua Pho.
neer hall last evening. The even,
was the annual meeting, and marked
the election of six directors, the Sec
retarys report of the past years
work, and many other essential top
les to be discussed that will appear
before the chamber during the COM
ing year.
The room was comfortably filled
with members OF the Chamber when
Henry Enders. leading the commun.
ity singing, assisted by the Loveland-
Dickey orchestra, opened the meet
ing with President L. +. Ferguson
presiding. This feature is gaining
great favor in the chamber meetings
and the members are excelling In
singing the booster songs of Ash
land.
Secretary Fuller read his report
of the past years work in the Cham.
ber OF Commerce. which gave an in
sight into the workings of the organ
ization that had not come under the
consideration of number OF the
members. The report, which is a
lengthy document, gave a detailed
account OF all receipts and expendi-
lures OF the Chamber, together with
all its activities and the future plans.
This will be given to the public at
an early date, and will afford an ex-
cellent opportunity to the citizens OF
Ashland to discover what real live
wires the Chamber of Commerce
members have been the past year
A report of the auditors of the
ballots for directors was presented
by F. E. Watson, and revealed the
election of the following: F. S. En-
gle, H. G. Enders. Jr., A. c. Briggs,
Mrs. H. T. Elmore, j. H. MCGEE and
Frank Jordan. Mr.. Jordan. on ac-
count of press of business which COM
pels him to be absent from the nee
essary directors meetings, declined
to accept and l. E. Vinlng, whose
name was next highest on the ballot,
was assigned Mr.. Jordan's place on
the board.
Carl Loveland, the well known
musician whose return to Ashland has
been acclaimed with gladness by ALL
favored the assemblage with two de-
lightful songs, after which President
Fuller introduced A. G. Clark of
Portland. manager of the Oregon AS
sociated Industries, who was in the
city and who had been invited as a
speaker on this occasion.
Mr.. Clark prefaced his remarks by
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-03-16
Vast Reclamation
Project in Italy
Interest TO Pope

sltion that in the present world wide
economic depression, all countries
should do their most to cultivate all
unproductlve lands. Also, the war
served TO reduce the value of the
private fortunes of the old Roman
nobility TO such an extent that they
cannot afford to let their estates go
unproductive.
As consequence, the economy
which has been organized under the
inspiration of Pope Benedict for the
reclamation of the Argo Romano is
composed largely OF these old Rom
an noble families whose estates 60
to make up the great bulk Of the
tract. 1t is they who have secured
the necessary English and American
capital for the project.
Not only Is 1t intended to make the
entire tract fertile and productive as
it was centuries ago. but 1t is also
proposed to restore the old Roman
seaport of Ostia, which would also
render Rome virtually seaport, ow-
ing to the connection with the Tiber.
1t was the latter, that, dumping allu-
vial deposits into the seaport of Os-
tia, finally destroyed the latter and
during the same time the great tract
of the Argo Romano gradually be-
came sterile.
In still another respect the Vatican
will profit by the project In the
eventual reconciliation between the
Vatican and the Qulrinal, which Is
gradually being worked out, 1t is GER
tain that the Vatican will be given
IN exta-territorial strip of land con-
Meeting up the Vatican with the sea
and thus assuring the pOpes COM
eplete liberty. This littl papal state,
running through highly productive
md populated district rather than
he present dreary waste, would en-
nance greatly its value from every
point of view.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-03-16

more week in which to make the
event the gayest and most resplen-
dent that Ashland has ever seen.
Ashland company has always had IA
reputation in regard to giving ex-
cellent social affairs, which are sue
cessful from a financial and an en-
joyable standpoint both.
The announcement last Monday
night of coming Cabaret by the
First Company was greeted with
cheer and q shout, and the predlc-
tlons are that the reservations will
be taken the first day the board Is
put out. Reservations will be on sale
at Rose Brothers on and after March
~, at 8 a. m.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-03-16

relating that for nearly four years
he had had panorama picture in
his office of Ashland and the beauti-
full hills surrounding her painted in
natural colors, and in coming to the
Lithia City he dose not feel strang-
er, as, coupled with the splendid good
fellowship he always finds here, i.
makes him feel very much at home.
The speaker then introduced the
topic near to his heart, 0regon's in
dustries, and spoke of the gratifying
response he had received from the
Ashland Chamber of Commerce in
supporting an Oregon Products Week
which he is anxious to institute in
this city as well as in all cities over
the state. Mr.. Clark spoke of the
present unemployed problem through
out the country, and state that il
Oregon will undertake to give pref
erence on basis of equal quality and
price to Oregon made and raised pro-
ducts an united effort will be at once
reflected in increased employment.
With the cooperation of the Cham
ber of Commerce, Mr.. Clark expects
to institute an Oregon Products Week
in Ashland some time in the near fu-
ture, when so far as possible all Ore
gon made goods will be displayed in
local stores and sold over their coun-
ters.
A number OF interesting topics were
under discussion during the evening.
The housing problem was handled
by ]. W. Mccoy, chairman of that
in which he gave many !
excellent idea that had been discus
sed and worked out by the committee
in order to overcome the scarcity OF
housing newcomers to. this city. A
number OF feasible plans were given
out, all of which were considered Of
an excellent character to be adopted.
A lively discussion on the Fourth
Of July celebration occupied consid-
cradle time. The question Of keep
ing up the time honored celebration,
a three days celebration
should be considered, or whether only
,ne day is sufficient were threshed
,ut at length. The idea of putting
his matter before the Chamber OF
Commerce as a QUESTIONABLE was
and after much discussion
he concensus OF opinion seemed to
avor one day celebration.
+. E. Watson of the library board,
that Wednesday, March
6, Ashland will be honored by a
,isit by Miss Marvin, state librarian,
md it was decided by the Chamber
asst night to postpone the regular
Drum luncheon from Tuesday to
Wednesday OF next week in order 10
AYE Miss Marvin as the honor guest.
While the business discussion waxed
nd waned In the upper room OF Pio-
Ieer hall as the topics were brought
Up and disposed or, appetizing odors
# good coffee and attractive edibles
1ere waited from the lower floor
yhere the committee of Women who
lad charge OF the refreshments were
the collation., and this did
much to hasten the end of all argu-
tents. The company adjourned 10
he refreshment room where a de-
Ightful social hour was enjoyed to-
ether with listening to music by
he orchestra, while partaking OF the
xcellent luncheon prepared by the
est cooks on earth. The meeting
djourned at late hour, with feel
lg OF increased enthusiasm and in
,rest in the grogress made In the
ast year of the Chamber of Com
lerce, and the assurance that the
oming year will see great devel-
pment in the Chambers activities.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-03-16
ARMY NURSES TO
SOON WEAR THE o. D

CAMP LEWIS. Tacoma. wash
Army blue will be completely in the
discard at Camp Lewis in few weeks
when the nurses abandon that color
for the olive drab, Miss E. NJ. Gill,
superintendent of nurses at the camp
has announced. As soon as the pres
ent blue uniforms wear out. the
nurses will wear the other color en-
tirely.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-03-16
. BY HENRY WOOD

! UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
ROME By MaiD-under the in
splration OF Pope Benedict, plans are
at last definitely under way for the
reclamation OF the famous ArgO Ro-
mano, lying between Rome and the
Mediterranean.
American and English capital have
been found to back the propect which
when once attained. will render fer
tile some fifty thousand acres of
land that for centuries have pro-
duced nothing but malaria, shrubs
and weeds.
One of the most marked economic
effects of this transformation will
be that of rendering Rome self-sus-
tanning. Owing to the sterlllty OF
this vast tract, as well as other pOr-
tions of the CampagnA Romano sur
rounding Rome, the latter has never
been able to produce enough food
stuff in its immediate vicinity to meet
its needs.
With these fifty thousand acres of
the Argo Romano under cultivation,
however Rome hopes to be able to
feed herself.
The reclamation of this tract of
land is expected to require six or
seven years and will entail an ex-
pense Of $50, 100000
While Pope Benedict's interest In
the project was largely hu-
there were also reasons
why the Vatican was directly inter
ested. First OF all the great part of
this tract OF land is owned by old
of the Papal aristocracy and
Roman nobility. In the past it has
been largely their refusal to interest
themselves In the reclamation of their
estates that has made all the latter
economically a dead loss to Italy.
Pope Benedict has taken the po-
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-03-16
Family Reunion.

A number of relatives gathered at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. F. W.
Shaw on Ashland street, Sunday,
March 13, for family reunion. Those
present were Mrs. Eliza Parker,
sister of Frank Shaw, and her daugh-
ter-in-law, Mrs. Frank Parker, OF
Go0dhue, Mimi, Mr.. and Mrs Will
Shaw, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Fiiield. Ruth,
Marjorie and Lee Fifield, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred York Roland and Maude
York.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-03-16
FIRST COMPANY CABARET
TO BE POSTPONED WEEK

On account of conflicting dates 1t
was decided late yesterday to post
pone the big First Company Cabaret
until April s, 1921. Trinity Guild
Ball, and the American Legion Ball
in Medford coming So close together,
it was deemed best to postpone tile
big affair one week.
But the boys say it means Just one
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-03-16
FRUIT SPECIALIST GIVES
NOTES ON PEAR PESTS

The following information by {. l.
Lewis regarding pears will be OF
special interest TO pear growers. Be-
fore becoming associated with the
Oregon Growers Cooperative asso-
citation, Mr.. Lewis for IA years was
head of horticulture of the Oregon
Agricultural college.
Blister Mite.
Blister mite attacks pear trees. II
causes the leaves. especially out on
the ends OF the branches and around
the spurs TO curl up and to turn red.
The attack OF this little insect or
louise interleres with the proper func-
tioning Of tho tree. The blister
mite also attacks the fruit, making
It more or less deformed around the
calyx, causing a swollen condition or
the tissue and sort OF mottled yellow
and green appearance to the fruit
which makes 1t unattractiye. The
blister mite is a very easy pest to
control. Our agricultural college has
shown that the use OF lime sulfur In
strength is. or miscible oil about
liz put on at this season OF the year.
just as the buds are swelling, but
before they are opening, will give
practically an entire control OF this
pest. Pear growers of the Rogue
River. Umpqua and Willamette VAL
leys especially should be on their
guard and spray for this pest.
Pear scab.
There yas much pear scab in West
ern Oregon CHS past year. Many
growers in the wiHamette and imp
qua valleys lost thousands of dol
lars because Of the presence OF this
fungous disease Cannerymen arei
reaching the point where they will
practically refuse to handle fruit haV-
ing much scab.s Il is harder TO peel,
and leaves a discolored marking on
the flesh. Scab can be eontraled.
Last yeT with a wet spring and sum
mer, conditions were ideal for the
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-03-16
CERTAIN OF OIL IN
STATE WEST OF CASCADE

Il am confident that oil VII :
struck in Oregon" said r. N. Rb-
ertson OF Electra, Tex. oil manlnd
president Of tyO oil concerns. 40 Is
in Portland to iBTszugate an look
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-03-16

Experiments in making photograp-
ic maps OF forests from airplanes
have disclosed that the best work
can be done in autumn when color
ed foliage differentiates between hard
and soft wood trees.