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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 Trout rewards offered at Lost Creek ... Shooting suspect back in Jackson County ... Medford council will study rec center idea ... Trout rewards offered at Lost Creek ... Shooting suspect back in Jackson County ... Medford council will study rec center idea ... Mail Tribune 100: May 26, 1916 The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted May. 26, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted May. 26, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News May 26, 1916 STATE TEXT BOOKS A movement that has gained considerable headway in Oregon is the proposal for the state to print the text books used in the public schools instead of sending the money out of the state and paying excessive profits to the school book trust. The movement has been endorsed by commercial organizations, parent-teachers associations, the grangers and labor unions. Despite costly blunders and political strife, the printing of text books by the state has proven a success in California—the saving to the people over the retail prices charged by publishers exceeded $250,000 in 1915. On the same ratio, the saving to the people of Oregon would be $70,000 annually. Kansas is also printing a portion of the text books used in that state with a similar proportionate saving. But the actual saving in cost of books to the public is not all the benefit to be derived from state printing. The money paid out for materials and labor will be kept at home. As the prevailing contracts on adopted text books expire in 1919-20, it will be up to the coming legislature to act upon the matter. Failure to act will postpone the matter for six years. ASHLAND AND VICINITY A financial statement of the union evangelistic movement ending here recently at the close of business last Sunday evening, shows resources and abilities of over $1000. The meetings were held five weeks. Mr. Vessey, the singer, was guaranteed a compensation of $25 per week from the general expense fund, which aggregated a trifle over $500. He also shared to a limited extent in the freewill offering made in behalf of Evangelist Mathis, an offering which also exceeded $500. The final settlements were made on a basis satisfactory to all concerned, and the expense account connected with the series of union meetings has been provided for in full without scaling any of the bills. Memorial Sunday services will be held at the Congregational church, May 28, conducted by Rev. R. W. Farquhar. MailTribune.com Writer Posted May. 26, 2016 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 2016 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