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Mail Tribune 100, Nov. 18, 1922 By Alissa Corman Nov 18, 2022 12:00 AM A A News from 100 years ago The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago Nov. 18, 1922 RED CROSS FUND NOW AT $2,644, EAGLE POINT AIDS The business men of Medford are still the busiest men in Medford, carrying forward the work of the financial program of the Jackson County American Red Cross. Last night showed that the quota then obtained was $2,644.00. Some splendid cooperation from individuals and business firms has been extended to this work, which is a county-wide undertaking and which is carried forward this year with the primary purpose of providing for the pressing local needs of our own county. The subscribers realize that it is a privilege afforded to them to join in this work which is developing the social efficiency of the county. People of Medford are asked again to come forward with their voluntary subscriptions which may be paid either to the treasurer, Mr. B. E. Harder, at the First National Bank, or may be paid in the Red Cross office, Sparta building. It is possible that in covering all districts of the city the working committee may not reach some who are anxious to do their part in financing a project that is for the welfare of Medford and all of Jackson County, it is therefore advised that they take the initiative by making their own payments. The outlying towns are also busy. Central Point, Rogue River, Jacksonville and Phoenix are all active. Table Rock has already completed its program and has turned in $45.00 as its quota, which is a fine evidence of the progressive spirit in this active little community. Eagle Point has been very effective in its cooperation in the Jackson County Red Cross financial campaign and returns show that $88.00 has been collected and brought into Medford headquarters by this enterprising committee. Special commendation is due to the chairman of the local financial committee, Mrs. Royal Brown and to her able assistants in this work. Mrs. L. P. Wilcox was one of the solicitors and obtained $17.00 in subscriptions just using the telephone to get in touch with the subscribers, as her two small children kept her at home. Mrs. Louis B. Reeve and Mrs. Greene also collected $17.00, making personal calls on the subscribers. Mrs. Edith Weidman, captain of the teams, collected $51.00. It is a fine evidence of the spirit of Eagle Point and of its earnest cooperation in the work of the county welfare. — Alissa Corman; [email protected]