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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Emergency services, Oct. 16 ... Since You Asked: Park resurfacing delayed during winter ... SOU training gives tips on what to do if there's an active shooter ... Emergency services, Oct. 16 ... Since You Asked: Park resurfacing delayed during winter ... SOU training gives tips on what to do if there's an active shooter ... Mail Tribune 100: July 20, 1915 The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago. Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 20, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Jul. 20, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News July 20, 1915 IS ROGUE RIVER FENCED WITH NETS TO STOP FISH? The upper Rogue River, so long famed for its steelhead trout and salmon fishing, in a single season has been wiped off the map as an angler's paradise. A few steelhead have been taken, nearly all of which are scored and cut by net marks and apparently by woven wire. Nowhere in the river are the fish seen jumping as in former years, and expert anglers who have visited the river frequently this season report they have not seen any steelhead in the river at all. Sunday several score of anglers plied the river diligently, and the only catch reported was two small steelhead, both bearing net marks. Those familiar with the river believe the installation of a second cannery on the lower river is responsible for the lack of fish in the river. The marks on the few fish taken so far would indicate that the commercial fishermen on the lower river are using much smaller meshed nets than allowed by law, and that the run of fish has been completely shut off by stretching woven wire across some of the shallow riffles. In any event the fish are being kept out of the upper river. The citizens of Jackson County are getting aroused, and intend to have the matter thoroughly investigated. Beyond all question the action of the lower river fishermen will result in the initiation of a constitutional amendment at the next election closing the entire river to commercial fishing. It is argued that in no other way can the river be saved from the complete depletion of its salmon and steelhead trout. Advertisement: Barring the unforeseen, every retail buyer of a new Ford car between August 1914 and August 1915 will receive from $40 to $60 as a share of the Ford Motor Company's profits. The Ford car is everybody's utility, because it is easily adaptable to everybody's work or play. It is reliable, serves everyone and brings pleasure to all. An economy because it saves money — an average cost of two cents a mile to operate and maintain. Runabout $440; Touring Car $490; Town Car $690; Coupelet $750; Sedan $975; f.o.b. Detroit with all equipment. On display and sale at C.E. GATES, Medford MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 20, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501