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Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19

officers for the year 1921. Upon
assuming the chair as Post Com.
mander, Glenn Z. Simpson gave an
outline OF work and events for the
Post for the year. The Post rituals
and ceremonies were brought into
full play for the first time. An express
sion OF the feelings of the Comrades
regarding these ceremonies would IN.
dicate that they are as good as the
best and an inspiration toward pa
triotism.
Many OF the committees reported
and 1t was shown that there had been
considerable activities among some
of these committees during the year
even though the Post has not been
active. 1t was learned with salts
faction that many OF our comrades
have been benefited through the et-
forts of our Benevolent Committee,
and the feeling expressed that their
good work will continue Two of
our latest comrades to gain the bene-
fits OF the Federal Vocational train
ing are James F. Butler and James
A. Cook. Comrade Butler is one of
our members and well known here
Comrade Cook is a member of an
Eastern Oregon Post and is worthy
comrade indeed. Both of these
Men were seriously wounded and are
amply entitled to this training.
Roy Hartley of Siskiyou, Oregon,
and Jack Namely were introduced
and initiated After which the Post
was thrown open to entertainment
This entertainment was amply and
appropriately cared for by Comrades
Mills, Coleman. Burdic, Hartly, Man
eely, Danford, Amer and Rigg. II
the rest of the gang didn't enjoy ii
they surely we're SOL.
Arrangements were made to take
care of the funeral of our late Com
rade Leo l., Parrish, sometime in the
very near future. We have at pres
ent very little information regarding
Comrade Parrish, but a more detail
ed account will appear soon, Past
Commander Briggs, and Comrades
Burdic, Moore, Henry, King and
Amer will act as pail bearers. All
members of the Legion and all EX-
service men or women in the COM
munity are ur%i and requested to
attend.
The state bonus question was left
up to the decision of the executive
committee who decided that Ashland
Post No. IA should commend Cover
nor Olcott for the thoughtful recon-
mendatiOns to the State Legislature,
but that we would take no action to-
ward urging the passage of any
bonus bills by the state. 1t was be-
lieyed that the ex-service men of our
community would prefer to make all
claims for Adjusted Compensation
upon our National Government The |
committee believes this to be ma
tional question and not a state quea-
ton, and that it is a question that .
is in immediate need and should be
handled without delay
The question OF organizing a
Women's Auxiliary was discussed
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19
APPLES FROM
ASHLAND WIN
FIRST PRIZE
DELICIOUS APPLES, GROWN by
ALBERT JOHNSON, LOCAL Or
CHARDIST. GIVEN RECOGNl-
TION BY MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
APPLE GROWERS ASSOCIA-
TION.

Ashland apples have been getting
a wide advertisement over the coun-
try and through the east. Espe-
cially those being raised by Albert
Johnson, who has one OF the special
ly fine orchards in this end OF the
valley. Mr.. Johnson sent displays
OF apples this winter to the Mlssls-
sippi Valley Apple Growers assocla
tion, held in Louisiana, Mo-, in
which he took several first prizes for
his apples. Following is the letter
containing a good fat check which
was awarded Mr.. Johnson for his dis
play of Delicious apples in contest:
Louisiana, Mo-, Jan. 5, 1921.
A. Johnson,
Sever Oaks Orchard Co.,
Ashland, Ore.
Dear Sir. We have recently been
advised by the secretary OF the Mis-
sissippi Valley Apple Growers Asso-
citation that you were awarded first
prize for the best plate of five Col
den Delicious apples. Also, five
King David apples, at the recent
show held in Louisiana In addition.
you won first prize for the best box
of Winter Banana.
You are accordingly entitled to re-
ceive $1,000 worth of King David
trees, $1,000 worth of Golden Delic-
ious trees and $4,000 worth of Win.
ter Banana trees, all offered by
Stark Bros. as premiums. We are
enclosing a copy of our latest price
list and order blank. Please carry
ont the size you desire and advise
us when you want shipment made
Also, sign the Golden Delicious Pur-
chase agreement covering the num-
her of Golden Delicious awarded.
In Stark Bros special Delicious
contest you were awarded first prize
for the hest 10 Stark Delicious apples
from the State of Oregon. Also the
best 10 Golden Delicious apples from
your state as well as. first prize for
the best exhibit of 10 Golden Delic-
ious apples from any state and first
prize for the best single apple OF
Golden Delicious from any state. We
are enclosing our check for $4,000,
covering prizes offered by Stark Bros.
in their Special Delicious and Golden
Delicious contest
We take this opportunity of con-
graduating you on the fine quality
of theN fruit produced in your or
chard this year and we certainly ap-
preciate your cooperation. We hope
to have just as successful a show
next year.
Trusting that we may hear from
you at an early date. we are,
Truly yours,
STARK BROS. NURSERIES.
1t was box of Mr.. Johnson's fam
Gus Delicious apples that Rev. c. A.
Edwards of this city sent to Bishop
last fall. He in turn. took
the box with him to Atlantic City.
N. j.. when he left to attend the Col
lege OF Bishops, when it was in ses-
sion there. The apples tempted the
bishops and they did eat, and lates
voted unanimously on holding the
next College Of Bishops in Oregon.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19

John Almack, assistant director
of the University of Oregon, was a
visitor at the Chamber of Commerce
rooms today, and is advising with
Mr.. Fulled regarding the summer
school plans for next season. Mr..
Almack is giving a series Of lectures
on education at the library each
Monday night. and will speak at A
noon forum luncheon in the Hotel
Austin in the near future.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19

at considerable length, with the re-
suit that 1t would be left entirely up
to the women relatives as to their
own desire in this matter. 1t is neces-
sary for l5 women relatives to make
application to the Department Of
Oregon for charter. Any ladies'
desiring to make this necessary start
can obtain the application forms from
the Adiutant of Ashland Post No. II.
The State Department OF the Legion
is very anxious to have an auxiliary
post organized in Ashland.
After considerable interesting dis
cussion of national topics, the Post
adjourned to meet again February
Sth.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19
WHAT THE LEGION Is DOING.

State legislature which will offel
the alternative OF a $4,000 farm OIL
home loan or cash compensation aI
the rate of SIS a month of service
for veterans OF the World War, viii
be presented by the Oregon Depart
ment OF the American Legion.
1t was so decided at a recent meet
ing of the state executive committee
Of the Legion. The Legionaires al
so voted, to sponsor in the legisla'
ture a bill similar to the japanese
law OF California, aimed to prevent
land holdings by orientals in the
state, when it was pointed out that
the adoption OF the California law
caused an influx Of Japanese into
Oregon.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19

The Department of Oregon
has also issued the statement
that if the people of Oregon and all
civic bodies get behind the four-fold
compensation bills in our National
congress, there will be no claims OF
bills presented to our State legisla-
ture for a state bonus. 1t is in
deed much preferred by all Legion
aires that the National Government
should grant the Adjudged Compen-
sation instead of having a bonus from
our state.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) Grace Brewer Hiestand

The above letter should bring sew
eral things to our attention. Foi
what products is Ashland especially
famous? And If she is not noted foI
any particular line. campaign for
the developing of some special, dis
tinctive line would be valuable.
Time was when Ashland peaches
were more favorably known than
from any other section OH the Coast,
and Ashland Canned fruits might to-
day be the quality brand par excel
lence, commanding a price far above
the average
The secretary of the Chamber of
Commerce would be glad to receive
suggestions. also contributions for
the purpose Of properly caring for
the wishes expressed in the above let
ter. OF course Ashland Mineral wa
ters may be and should be repre-
sented.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19

Spratt Wells has returned from
a business trip which took him TO
klamath Falls for a few days the
past week.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19

American Legion members in Pine
dale, Wyoming, claim that their Phil
lips-Edwards Post is farthest from
a railroad of any post in the United
States. The distance from the near
est railway line is said to he l10
miles. There are thirty-iive mem
bers in the post, which represents a
territory of five hundred square
miles.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19

J. Carson is moving today from
the Gregory house on Noht Pioneer
avenue to 376 B street.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19

The Adjutant wishes to inform all
EX-Service men and women that he
is sending lists of subscribers to the
AMERICAN LEGION WEEKLY and
that only those who actually pay the
necessary dues in advance will be
sent in this year, Those interested
will call on the Adjutanta. He does
not have time TO call on you.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19

John c. Almack of the University
Of Oregon was business caller in
Ashland from Eugene today.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19

The Executive Committee consists
OF Commander Simpson, Vice-Com
mander Wocott, Adiutant Spencer,
Finance Officer Holmes, Historian
Hadfield Athletic Officer Grubb, In
surance Officer Mills, Sergeant-at-
Arms Gunter and Chaplain Rigg.
This committee will have a series of
noon-time luncheons at which all
business pertaining to Ashland Post
No. IA will be handled that cannot
be handled at regular meetings.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19

A National poll of the members OF
the American Legion may be ordered
by National headquarters in the near
future to determine which plan mem
bers will choose in the event that
the Legion four-fold compensation
is passed by the Senate.
The Senate Finance COMMITTEES
reported to the National Legislative
committee in Washington that this
step might be necessary to ascertain
an estimate of the immediate ex-
penditure which the bills passage
would call for.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19
WILL HOLD ASHLAND
PRODUCTS LUNCH
PORTLAND SCHOOL ASKS FOR A
SAMPLE OF ASHLAND'S MOST
FAMOUS PRODUCT AT OREGON
EXHIBIT, JANUARY 24-o8.

School District No. /
Portland, Oregon
Ashland Comm'l Club. Jan. -, '21
Ashland, Oregon.
Gentlemen: The General Science
classes are making a complete study
Of Know Oregon First" during the
month of January. We wish to
become familiar with the in
dustries of the state so that We will
know when we are supporting our
Oregon products.
We are asking you to kindly send
us sample of the industry for which
you stand so that We may have big
exhibit Of Oregon products January
gath to 2Sth. This exhibit will be
open during the day time and our
students are urging the people OF the
community to visit 1t. Through this
intensive study we hope to teach the
use of Oregon products.
We should like to exhibit almonds,
filberts, or any other nuts raised in
your community. They may be ar
ranged in any way you desire.
Will you kindly help us by sending
your exhibit with any information
about your products to the James
John High School, Tacoma and Fill
more SITS, Portland Oregon.
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) Grace Brewer Hiestand.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19
Citizens Bank Has
Best Year on Record

GROWTH OF BUSINESS SINCE OK.
GANIZATION TEN YEARS AGO
HAS INCREASED MATERIALLY
EACH YEAR---BANK WE'LL PRO
TECTED.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19

A recent report that the Interna-
tional Monlders Union had advised
all its members if they affiliated
with the American Legion their un-
ion cards would be forfeited has been
declared a falsehood, in letter from
an officer of the union to Samuel
Gompers, president OF the American
Federation of Labor. The letter
states that I'VE do not wish to MAJ
the wonderful record our members
made during the war by prohibiting
them from joining such a patriotic
body as the American Legion"
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19

The annual meeting of Ashland
Post No. IA Of the American Legion
was held Tuesday night in the Moose
Hall. If the spirit shown at this
meeting is an indication of what
the Legion is going to do, Wen i'm
mediately predict a bumper crop In
Legion affairs for the year 1921. 1t
was certainly a meeting of enthus-
iastic and interested Legionaires.
Past Post-Commander w. NJ.
Briggs called the comrades together
and then installed tho newly-electel
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19
Tax Rates for 1920.

The normal tax rate for 1920 is
the same as for 1913 per cent
on the first $4,000 of net income
above the exemption and per cent
on the remaining net income. This
applies to every citizen and resident
of the United States. In addition
to the normal tax a surtax Is I'M
posed upon net income in excess Of
az mn
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19

tional assessment of so per cent of
the amount of tax evaded.
Women Must Pay Tax.
The income tax applies to women
as well as men. Husband and wife
must consider the income of both
plus that of minor dependent child
ren, and if the total equals or ex-
ceeds $4,000 a return must be filed.
A minor who has II net income in his
own right of $1,000 or more must
file separate return. To be allow
ed the $4,000 exemption a married
person must be living with husband
or wife on the last day of the taxable
year. December 81, 1920. Divorces,
persons separated by mutual agree
ment, widows and widOwers. unless
they are the sole support of others
living in the same household in which
case they are allowed the $4,000 ex-
granted the lead of fam,
lily, are entitled anly to 800 exemp-
tion
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19
Instructions on Form.

Full instructions for making out
returns are contained on the forms
copies of which may be obtained from,
collectors Of internal revenue. Per.
sons whose net income for 1920 was
IS, 900 or less should use Form 1O4OA
Those with incomes in excess Of
$4,000 should use Form 1910.
Revenue officers vii visit every
county in the United States to as.
sist taxpayers in making out their
returns. The date of their arrival
and the location of their offices will
be announced upon inquiry at the
offices OF the collectors. This ad-
visory service is without cost to tax
payers.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19

Wholesale swindling OF veterans
and gold star relatives by unscrup
lous lawyers who demand exorbitan
fees for obtaining compensation T.
cases of injury or death is being in
vestigated by the Massachusetts De
partment of the American Legion
The widow of one man is said to have
paid a lawyers fee of ten per cent
of the $4,000 due to her through
the death of her husband overseas.
The War Risk Act prohibits any law
yer receiving more than SO as fee
for pressing a compensation claim.
Millard w. Grubb has been ap-
pointed Athletic Officer of Ashland
Post No. IA. He has laid his plans
for the organization of Legion Bas-
ket Ball club and other interesting
for the good of the Leg
ionaires, He is planning to take his
gang to Talent this week to measure
their abilities in art of basket bunch
ing.
Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-01-19

OF prosecution A similar penalty Ia
provided for making false or fraud
ulent returns, togehtre with an addl-
tional assessment of so per cent of
the amount of tax evaded.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-04-30
To Prevent Suicide by Gas.

IIenceforwapd nobody but hermit
with a bad cold in the head will be
able to commit suicide by the gas
route, according 10 officials of tile
United States bureau of mines. The
bureau recently announced the pefec-
tion of "A system Of mixing chemicals
with the illuminating gas in such
manner that leakage can be smeled
"all over the house" Experiments
have been successfully carried out with
several different kinds of odors, in
Guiding banana. wintcrgrcen and grain
alcohol. Two other connections result
in odors described rs "Sumptin' terri
BILE" Ancient eggs are said to be mild
in comparison. This odor. the experts
believe. is sufficient TO discourage any
would-be suicide who Is worth the saw
ing The discovery is expected to
make accidental aSphyXiation impossi-
bile and will also 90 a long way to-
ward preventing destruction of prop
erty by gas explosions.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-04-30
REGAL SPLEND0R AT WEDDING
Father Of Chinese Bride Certainly
Provided an Unusual and Elab-
crate Marriage Ceremony.

An unusual and most elaborate Chi
nese wedding ceremony which took
place in Rango0n recently was that OF
the daughter of Lin Chin Thong. Chi
nese merchant and shipowner.
The palace Of the Chinese merchant
Is known as "Dreamand." Here. ac-
cOrding to recent article, he lives
with all his sons and daughters and
brothers and sisters and cousins and
aunts and all other relatives who can
show rightful claim 20 relationship.
There are so many of them. In fact,
that he maintains twelve motor cars
for their use.
When the guests arrived in Dream.
land" they found the bride alone at
an altar engaged In religious cere-
robes and wore gold crown eight
inches high. which even In the palm
lest king and queen days was con-
Sidered To be some height for crown.
But this particular crown extended in
both directions. as II were. for all
around it hung long ornaments, which
hid the face of the little bride. Blush
Ing under her careful makeup. to a
point just bit below the mouth. She
wore enough diamonds 20 outshine an
opera singer, and not one Of her
fingers lacked the adjournment of a
ring.
When the happy and doubtless also
fortunate bridegroom arrived six Chi.
nese musicians began working over
weird-looking instruments. and pro-
duced what they called song OF well
come to the bridegroom. who was at
tired In robe of blue and gold. After
the two principals had advanced to
greet each other the bride retired to
an antcchamber, where all the guests
filed by to greet her. After this was
over everybody went into the bridal
chamber, which contained bed IN.
veloped in pale pink silk and lace,
Topped back on each side with silver
embroidered curtain loops. A bolster
of the same material divided the bed.
On the brIdegrOOm'S side was silver
salver filled with tobacco. To look ut
him nobody would have thought that
he was such heavy smoker as that.
After the guests had examined the
bridal chamber number of Chinese
girls skipped in and entertained the
guests with dancing.-London Mail.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-04-30
pisceneertina. at Least.

William Koch. an interior decorator,
had an experience recently that might
well be-well. 1t might at least he
called disconcerting. He went to a
North side church one morning to
make some plans for decorating the
ediiice. The janitor had told him
where to find the electric switches, but
when Koch got there he found he had
misunderstood the directions. He
couldn't find the lights, so he went
cropping through the dark interior in
search of them. Carefully he followed
the line of pewS. then went forth In
open territory.
Then II happened. Koch. with arms
outstretched stepped into space-and
landed with healthy splash in the
baptlsmal pool. The janitor forgot to
cover ii.
He sat by the fire in the church
basement n long time and regretfully
unused on the fact that Ii wasn't Sun.
day.-Indianapolis News.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-04-30
T0WED BOATS FORTY MILES
Giant Devilfish, With Eight Bullet and
Fifteen Lance Wounds, Escaped
After Long Fight.

Palm Beach Fla.-A giant ray, or
deviltish. battled with two fishermen
here for eight hours and then es-
capped. The sea monster towed two
boats 40 miles from the winter resort
and II miles out to sea, and then dis
appeared when the cables broke, al
though It's body bore harpoons, :
rife bullets and - wounds from
lances
The fishermen, Florenz Iiegfeld. Jr,
and l.. Leonard Replogle. prominent
New Workers, had ended days fish
ing trip when their attention was di-
rected to the sea monster. lmmedi-
ately two fast boats started in pur
suit Airplanes followed the boatn
and watched the struggle.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-04-30
Tests Love by Carving
Initials on Her Chest

Paris. lll-A story that has
shocked the community came 10
light by the arrest OF Glenn
Forsman, farmer. living near
here.
A young man named Jack
Rogers and his wife occupied
house on the Forsman farm. The
landlord became infatuated with
the woman. With threats Of
death he drove the husband
from the place and, locking the
wife In room. held her pris.
oner for several days.
Becoming enraged at her for
some cause. he carved the let
tiers. &c. f." on her breast.
ForSman was arrested and
brought TO the city. where he is
held under heavy bonds. A lit
tie later Mrs. Rogers was found
and brought to the city by
Sheriff Slsonmore.
Feeling was aroused which
for Il time seemed To threaten a
lynching.
Mrs. Rogers. who is nineteen,
says FOrsman told her he
sought to "test her love for
him"
She says she was given an al
tentative Of the carving knife
or the branding iron.
The initial &c" was carved
one day and the initial IF" the
next. Both were deeply cut and
more than two inches high.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-04-30
Yap in Ruins.

zap island is practically a desert
waste today. as the result of a severe
earthquake and windstorm following
1t. according TO an official wireless
report from the naval station there,
received at the Yokosuka naval sta
ton. The earthquakes and storm are
said to have created almost indescrib-
able conditions. and though no lives
have been reported as being lost. the
damage is said to be the worst ever
inflicted on Pacific island. So vi
olent we're the oscillations that the
delicate seismOgraphs at the Osaka
and Tokyo Imperial university were
badly affected and will need repair.
ing.-BrOoklyn Eagle.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-04-30
Hackett's Cape Cure
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The Chicks Inhale the Dust. Goes
Right to the Spot. Kills the Worm
As Well as the Germ
The whole brood treated at once.
Saves time-SaveS the chicks.
Makes Poultry Raising Both Profitable
and Pleasant
Your money returned if not salts
fed. 1t is almost infallible. Ask
your merchant to keep it.
Hackett's Cape Cure. Zoe. postpaid
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Address
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Dept. ). (3-9) HILLSBORO. MD.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-04-30
A Short Cut.

There is very nice story about the
late Sir James McGarel-Hogg who
when raised 10 the peerage. took the
title of Baron Magheramorne. which
Is pronounced Mairamorn. though you
might not think IL.
Soon after he had assumed his new
title, he went to reception where a
butler who knew him well by his old
name had TO announce him. The peer
told the butler three times what his
new name was. but the butler failed
entirely to convey II to the company.
Al last the poor fellow lost his head
utterly, and called out IN desperation :
THE late Mr.. HSsg"CLondon An
aNers.