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Medford Mail Tribune from Medford, Oregon • Page 7

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'Abominable Snowmen' Really Saints Says Missionary Returned From Tibet "Naturally, when they walk with their bare feet on the snow, the snow melts around the print, making it larger," he said. "Then this print freeezs and leads people MAIL TRIBUNE, MedfonJ, Oregon, Sunday, December 14, 1931 7 Frankfurt, Germany -fCPB- to believe they are made by giants." He said the recluses have no more hair than normal. though they are very thin from fasting, live on strange plants and do seem to have powers that allow them to roam the mountains stark naked in below-freezing temperatures without apparent ill-effects. Curing of People He referred to them as "saints" in the areas they inhabit. When they visit villages they wear a loin cloth.

As for the huge footprints "The one I met spoke tht native dialect and a little Chinese. He was the son of a blacksmith," trie priest said. A missionary priest back from 13 years in the high Himalayas said yesterday the legendary abominable snowmen of the area actually are religious recluses dedicated to curing human ills. The Reverend Father Franz Eichinger, who lived at a Roman Catholic mission during his stay in the mountains, said he met one of the her "Their main calling is the curing of people, particularly children," the priest said. of snowmen, Father Eichinger said he believed the holy men make them.

THE FINAL AND COMPLETE LIQUIDATION OF THIS FINE QUALITY STOCK OF MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CLOTHING! rpn mits and had photographs of him In an interview with Unit ed Press International, the priest scoffed at reports that the "Abominable Snowmen' iXAJ IT are half-human, hairy beasts whose only trace are huge footprints in the snow. Stories of such creatures, called "Ye-ti," have intrigued the world for years and an American- sponsored expedition current ly is in the mountains of Nepal trying to find one. Rus sian scientists have said they believe in the existence of OUT CLOSt Yeti. 'Highly Religious' But Father Eichinger said "these highly-religious hermits are definitely what are popularly known as Abominable Snowmen. "Reports that these men are responsible for acts of cannibalism are absurd." They are "just like normal human beings," he said, al- SP Rale Slash Would Restore Previous Parity Portland sharp reduction in railroad freight rates may go into effect Dec.

21 for Oregon's lumber and plywood industries. Southern Pacific railway rates, averaging 25 per cent into the major California markets. The interestate commerce commission issued a suspension order last May against the cut but that expires Dec 9 S6 an A I -mm mm Item, rIVI. RRICES UNMERCILESSLY AND RUTHLESSLY SLAUGHTERED! FINAL TERRIFIC PRICE CUTS TO ASSURE THE QUICK SELLING OF EVERY ARTICLE! FORCING OUT ENTIRE BALANCE OF THIS FINE STOCK AT PRACTICALLY GIVE-AWAY PRICES FOR QUICK BUYING ACTION! PEOPLE OF MEDFORD! YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS FOR BARGAIN GIVING! BE HERE TOMORROWl On Oo es 6 Onv Seev tens fn Prices ri '9h must to limit re- Colo" mm nw 4. REGULAR $5.75 CLOSE OUT VALUE LO-HOLER SPORTSWEAR $1199 20.

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98c MEN'S mmm 1 'SI-V BLOUSES $88 97 eqular $2.95 DRESS has refused to grant the extension, "after the long delay despite the fact that we have urged speed in such a decision and have done ev-everything possible to expe-! dite proceedings." The reductions will restore a previous long time parity between southern Oregon and northern California mills. Willamette valley and TEE SHIRTS 39 CUT Out They Go Quick Sell Our $8 REGULAR $13.95 VALUE WE QUIT ROCK-N-ROLL WINTER JACKETS 7 Priced for Quick Sell Out gj SHIRTS $1.57 Regular $7. While They Last Quick Sell Our BASKETBALL SHOES $3.97 Re southern Oregon mills have declared the new rate will mean substantial market increases and employment gains. Work Sale SLACKS Sale VV'Pc0 Hurry! Hurry! Nl REGULAR $3.45 VALUES HURRY DENIM FOR WORK inert Ike Gets Ready For GOP Meeting Bee' SPORTS JACKETS REGULAR 59.95 QUALITY DRESS SLACKS 4.97 REGULAR $13.50 100 WOOL DRESS SLACKS 6.97 REGULAR $16.95 BETTER WOOL DRESS SLACKS 9.57 JEANS Dee Cee Bayly for Hard Wear T0 Vl 5395 JACKET 1.99 Regular $7.95 IflArf FT $0 07 Cool Jac JHVIILI ViUI Regular $9.95 JACKET 5.87 Western Ree. $2.39 Reg.

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