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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 Smoke continues assault on Rogue Valley from fires burning to the north ... Since You Asked: You can collect driftwood, but there are rules ... Stouts fire sends smoke into Rogue Valley, still threatens Douglas County homes ... Smoke continues assault on Rogue Valley from fires burning to the north ... Since You Asked: You can collect driftwood, but there are rules ... Stouts fire sends smoke into Rogue Valley, still threatens Douglas County homes ... Mail Tribune 100, March 11, 1915 The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 11, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Mar. 11, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News March 11, 1915 Further steps to secure the development of the natural mineral springs of Jackson county, particularly those located near Ashland, which have been taken by the county court, which extended moral support to the promotion of any project backed by Frank H. Ray of New York and capital he enlists. the city of Ashland has already bonded itself for the sum of $175,000 in the development of the lithia springs, but this amount is hardly a drop in the bucket for the amount needed to bring out every feature of the natural wonders. the petition was prepared and presented by E.J. Liljegram. Private capital, it is argued, could make the Rogue River valley, "the playground of the world." The petition states for years tourists have flocked to the springs of Europe, inferior in ingredients, to those undeveloped near Ashland, and that the European war has left thousands of tourists with no watering resort, or one for some time to come. The curative powers of the Ashland springs are set forth as exceeding those of the old world, and that all that is needed is private capital to grasp these opportunities for wealth. The building of a great tourist hotel and recreation grounds with bathing facilities is planned, as a lure to travelers. The petition is signed by the county court, and definite action is expected upon it soon.   Editorial: Councilman Medynski's suggestion that the poor of the city plant the vacant lots to potatoes, corn and other produce that can be utilized by themselves and sold in the market is an excellent one. The planting of the vacant city lots has proved profitable wherever tried. The late Mayor Pingtree of Detroit made a national reputation by inaugurating potato planting. The example was successfully followed in many other communities, affording real relief. The planting of idle land should not be confined to city lots. The county is full of idle land that can be utilized at a profit. Much of it can be had for the asking for a season's crop. Wheat and all other products promise to realize good prices. All of this land should be utilized. Owners of teams unable to secure steady employment should secure this land and plant it, instead of standing on street corners and knocking. Those who have depended on charity to keep their families over the winter should plant enough to insure their food supply another winter. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 11, 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