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Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24
CROPS on ALKALI SOIL.
Sugar Beets and Sorghum Will Do Well in
M N AIl.E

In q pamphlet recently issued by the
New Mexico College of Agriculture and
Mechanic Arts at Mesiila Park, G. q.
Mead, superintendent Of the sub-station
at Aztec gives some interesting data on
Crops for Alkali Soils" He says:
It 10 generally accepted that nothing
will grow on the alkali patches, or
chico spots that are 50 common on
most Of the farms Of the northwestern
part Of New Mexico, but experiments
conducted along this line on the sub
station at Aztec during the summer OF
1899 have given results decidedly to the
contrary.
On the plat (one-fifth acre) planted to
sugar beets last spring there were sew
eral Of these spots that had previously
been given a light coating Of gypsum.
When the soil Of this plat was prepared
for the beets that Of these spots did not
pulverise as did the balance OF the plat,
and when the ridges were made on
which the seed was planted the surface
soil consisted principally Of small clods
varying from smaller than the size OF q
pea to q little larger than q walnut. The
seeds were planted throughout the
length Of the ridges. and where the rows
traversed the chico spots they were
covered with these small dry clods. no
fine moist soil being available on the
chico ground. The subsequent irriga-
tion decomposed all Of these clods and
firmly set the soil around the seed.
The reeufting plants, though . little
longer III appearance above the surface,
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or no difference in the size and color Of
the plants, but from this time on the
plants growing over the chico spot be-
gan to outgrow the others, and in six
weeks they were considerably taller and
Of q better color.
The surface soil Of the whole plat wal
kept in a thorough state Of cultivation
throughout the season. and no alkalis
arose to the surface from the buried
chico spot during the year.
Had it not been for the extraordinary
growth of the plant over this chico spot
it would have been impossible to deter
mine that one had ever existed on the
plat.
In the fall when the cane was cut the
stalks I'VE the chico spot were large
and tall, and most Of them matured
their seed; while those on other parts
Of the same plat were small, short. and
OF a sickly looking color, and in very
few instances could a ripe head be
found. There was a difference Of fully 2
feet in the height Of the canes on the
plat in favor Of the n grown over
the chico land, and the heads Of these
were large and well filled with grain,
while. the same cannot be said Of the
others.
The alkali soil that was taken from
the chico spot and scattered w the
surface OF the remaining portion Of the
plst apparently did very little II any
good to the soil, and certainly did no
harm. No evidences Of It were visible
after the first irrigation. The flooding
system Of Irrigation was practiced on
this plat.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24

soon began to outgrow those not on the
chico spots, and In less than four weeks
were considerably larger and healthier
looking than the others. This was gen.
eral on all Of the chico spots Of the plat,
and the healthy growth was well MAIN
tanned throughout the whole season.
The plants on this alkali soil were al
ways larger and grew better than those
on the other soil.
When the beets were dug in the fall
no small or Uniformed beets were found
on these spots, while a great many were
found in other parts Of the plat.
The beets sent this eason to the main
station for analysis were largely taken
from the chico spots IN account Of their
size and good shape, and the returns
show IS to 20 per cent Of sugar in the
juice. with a purity Of from 50 to 90.
During the summer, while the beets
were In their prime. the large green
tops Of the ones on the chico spots
showed up a~stonishingly in contrast
with others growing not s feet away
from the alkali soil.
The soil Of a chico spot on a plat
planted to sorghum was removed to the
depth OF about / foot, and the alkali
soil taken therefrom was distributed
over the remainder Of the plat a. even
" a. possible. The excavation thus
caused was filled with soil containing
very little, II any, alkali. taken from
another part Of the am plat, and lev
eled 10 as to make the bed smooth and
fiat. The whole plat was then drilled
to sorghum.
For the nrst three or four weeks after
the seed had sprouted there was little
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24
be has CAUGHT ON.
Some Pointers About O. A. Larrazolo and
the Stephens Bill.
(Rio Grande Republican,

(Rio Grande Republican,
A farmer of Belen, who says he is an
Arkansas Democrat" refuses to sup
port the nominee of his party, and gives
his reasons in the following commune
cation:
Belen, N. NJ, October II, 1900.-About
this Stephens bill, that wants to get the
United States to make a law to take
all the water away from us people in
New Mexico and keep it for a lot of
fellows down in Texas-isn't this here
man that's up for Democratic delegate
into that scheme? I think he is. l think
them Ell Paso fellows paid him to come
up here and run for congress. And
could not they afford to do 1t? You bet
they could. Why, a friend of mine that
lives in that town says these land
sharks, or water sharks, whichever you
please to call 'em, have got more than
rs, 200 acres of land around hal town
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24
Continued from First Page.)

ment, John A. Mapes, a prominent
member of the New York bar, is vice
president; Charles L. Heverin, another
New York capitalist, manufacturer and
oil magnate, is treasurer. and John F.
Clark, a wealthy real estate and Sc
curity investment man Of Il Broadway,
New York, is secretary; George B.
Deming, assistant secretary and treas
urer; Charles Strauss, 237 Broadway,
New York. counsel. Among those who
are heavily interested in the company,
and who are members of the directory,
are James T. Blanford, manufacturer
and capitalist, of Sing Sing, N. Y; Sam
uel D. Works, of the National Biscuit
Company, Minneapolis, Mimi; Benz. F.
Shakespeare, of the Consumers Ammo
MIA Company, Philadelphia; F. M. Mel
lert, director of Bronx Bank, New York;
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24

The progressive nations of the world
are the great food consuming nations.
Good food well digested gives strength.
If you cannot digest all you eat, you
need Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests
what you eat. You need not diet your
self. 1t contains all of the digestants
combined with the best known tohics
and reconstructives. 1t will even digest
all classes Of foods in a bottle. No 9TH
err preparation will do this. 1t instantly
relieves and quickly cures all stomach
troubles. Ireland's Pharmacy.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24
h to Draw = Line.

"You want a full dinner pail, don't
you, Dick?"
"Yes, but I don't want it full Of Bryan
oup."-Indianapolis Journal.
You can spell 1t cough, colt. caugh,
kauf, kaff, kough, or kaugh, but the on
ly harmless remedy that quickly cures
1t Is One Minute Cough Cure. Ireland's
Pharmacy.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24

Large sun spots. astronomers say,
caused the extreme heat this summer,
and doctors declare nearly all the pros
trations were induced by disorders of
the stomach. Good health follows good
digestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure d.
gests what you eat. If you have indi-
gestion or dyspepsia it will quickly re-
lieve and permanently cure you. Ire-
lands Pharmacy.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24
Could Take a X

Barber observation-disclosures, sir?
Customer with shining bald pate)-
No; shine!-Puck.
When you have no appetite. do not
relish your food and feel dull after eat
ing. you may know that you need a dose
of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. Price, Is cents. Samples free
at A. c. Ireland's drug store.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24

When you cannot sleep for coughing,
1t is hardly necessary that any n
should tell you that you need a few
doses OF Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
to allay the irritation of the throat and
make sleep possible. 1t Is good. Try 1t.
For sale nv A. C.. ireland.
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Herself Alone.

bower near the lake, and he determined
to know his fate. He talked OF many
things, and finally
Isn't it splendid" he said, cooingly,
"to be out here all Observation-Disclosures
Press.
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ACKER'S DYSPEPSIA TABLETS ARE
CniD ON A

Positive guarantee. Cures heartburn.
raising of the food, distress after eat
ing or any form of dyspepsia. One lit
tie tablet gives immediate relief. Is
cts. and 50 cts.
For sale at Fischer's drug store.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24
AcKER'S ENGLISH REMEDY WILL STOP
A c0llGH

At any time, and will cure the worst
cold in twelve hours, or money refund
ed. 25 cts. and SO cts.
For sale at Fischer's drug store.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24
An Indirposea Freak.

"The glass-eater and sword-swallower
isn't on duty today. What's the matter?"
Hes home sick, suffering with sharp
panes in the stomach. "-Philadelphta
Bulletin.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24
ChIldless people

often drift apart.
The wife e to
satisfy her heart
craving, by society,
always o a m
with a hungry heart"
The husband finds
the home dull and
goes to the club. The
happiest homes are
those which echo to
The love and laughter
of childish voices.
The condition S
which preclude moth
erhood are often rem
aiiab1e Thay urou
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24
.Strongminded.

ibid you succeed in getting a new
girl at the intelligence Officer
"Alas, yes; but by the time | got her
home l discovered that she was a new
woman -Philadelphia Bulletin.
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a1nes.

"Does your wife ever call you pet
names?"
eyes, indeed; she calls me plenty of
'em when she's in a pet."-Philadelphia
/ Rnllofin
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No Doubt of It.

II tell yolwhat, there's a dark out
look for that young man."
"Why?'
"He has a night job in a signal tower"
Times-Herald.
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Drying preparations simply devel

Drying preparations simply devel-
op dry catarrh; they dry up the secretions,
which adhere to the membrane and decom-
pose, causing a far more serious troubled than
the ordinary form of catarrh. Avoid all dry
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and snuffs
and use that which cleanses, soothes and
heals. Ely's Cream Balm is such q remedy
and will cure catarrh or cold in the head
easily and pleasantly. A trial size will be
mailed for 10 cents. All druggists sell the
SOC. size. Ely Brothers, SO Warren st., NY.
The Balm cures without pain, does not
~irritate or cause sneezing. II spreads itself
over an irritated and angry surface, reliev-
ing Immediately the painful Inflammation.
With Ely's Cream Balm you are armed
against Nasal Catarrh and Hay Fever.
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Dramatic Discretion.

"They took a straw vote at the theater
last night"
"What for?"
"They had to know which way to let
the election go in the play."-Chicago
Record.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24

When you want a pleasant physic try
the new remedy, Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets. They are easy
cents. Samples free at Ireland's drug
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24

For sprains, swellings and lameness
there is nothing SO good as Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. Try 1t. For sale by
A, c., Ireland,
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Probably Correct.

"How do you spell 'busy'??' asked Jag
way. dipping his pen in the ink again.
"What do you want to know for?'
said Phoodles.
II want to tell Finkenbinder l was too
busy to go and play whist with him the
other evening""
"B, double o, z, y."-Chicago Tribune.
The emerge cy bags sent by q church
society to Kansas soldiers in the Phil
a box Of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
the well known cure for plies. injuri&~
and skin diseases. The ladies took care
to obtain the original DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve, knowing that all the coun-
terfeits are worthless. Treland's Phar.
macy.
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Overheard.

Roosevelt is great, isn't hep"
"Great? Say, he's as great as Bryan
thinks he is. "-Indianapolis journal.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24
It Didn't Matter.

Grocer-What kind of tea do you want,
black or green?
Bridget-Shure, an it doesn't mather,
sir. Me missus is color blind.
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Your Face

Shows the state Of your feelings and the
state of your health as well. Impure
blood makes itself apparent in a pale
and sallow complexion. Pimples and
Skin Eruptions. If you are feeling
weak and worn cut Lllo ~ not have q
healthy appearance. you should try
Acker's Blood Elixir. It cures all blood
diseases where cheap sa%rsaparillas and
yo-called purifiers fail; knowing this,
We sell every bottle on . positive guar
antee.
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A new remedy for biliousness Is no

A new remedy for biliousness Is now
is called Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. 1t gives quick relief, and
will prevent the attack if given as soon
as the first indication Of the disease ap-
pies free.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24
mokl TEA POSITIVELY CURES SICK
HEADACHE,

Indigestion and constipation. A delight
full herb drink. Removes all eruptiona
Of the skin. producing q perfect COM
plexion, or money refunded. Is cts. and
"a cts.
For sale at Fischer's drug store.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-24

Poisonous toadstools resembling
mushrooms have caused frequent
deaths this year. Be sure to use only
the genuine. Observe the same care
when you ask for DeWitt's Witch Ha-
eel Salve. There are poisonous coun-
terfeits. DeWitt's is the only original
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is a safe and
certain cure for piles and all skin dis
eases. Ireland's Pharmacy.
A Family Argument.
''Clara, you know I'm right"
'sOf course, Clarence, that's what
makes me get so mad."-Chicago Record.
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A Family Argument.

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
prompt, palatable, pleasant, powerful,
purifying little pills.. Ireland's Phar-
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More Information.

Tommy-Say, paw, what is lese ma
jesty?
Mr.. Figg-Impersonating a policeman.
indianapolis Press.
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NscheT's drug stoFe.

-Ho!-OYSTERS.-Ho! "
First Of the season At the Bon-Tou- M
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For sale at F1scher's drug store.

"TRESH FISH"
And all kinds Of game In seaso at the
Gon-Ton.
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store.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-09-13
Practical Poultry Points.

9 We have several times suggested that
poultry raising and beekeeping might be a
good combination, and especially so il
one could also add fruit saising to it so as
to furnish flowers for the bees while the
poultry destroyed the insect pests and fer
tilted the land.
But we did not think of such close
combination of the two former as seems
10 have been made by Mr.. John U. Nor
ton OF Macomb. ILL., as detailed by him in
communication to the American Bee
Journal He makes the bees hatch Out
his hens eggs. He says that he uses a
chaff hive with chat cushions, and upon
the top of the super, or second story, he
places a piece OF oilclo,h covered with
wooden blanket on which the eggs are
placed They are covered with two bags
OF chaf which acts as he hen. excepting
that they radiate the heat which arises
from the colony below. The bees keep
an even temperature in the top of the hive
and from 90 eggs put there he Matched SC
strong chickens The Poultry Tribune
says that it investigated the story since il
first appeared, through one CT its repre-
sentatives at Macomb, and were advised
that Mr.. Norton has not only made one
hatch in this way but four very successful
ones. II this succeeds III der other less
sklful experimen,ers we shall expect the
incubator men to go out of business
while bees and hives advance rapidly il
price .-Etthange.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-09-13
Storing Apples

The question CT the best manner OF the
storage of the apple crop will soon be up
for consideration. The department Of
Agriculture has been collating some infor-
nation upon this subject. and concludes
that vast quantity of apples spoil every
year simply through careless or improper
storage. The storing Of fruit under dwell
Jog houses is not recommended. A certain
amount of decay is inevitable, and the rot
ting fruit becomes propagating place Tor
disease germs which permeate the room
above.
A pit or cave. if carefully constructed,
will keep apples very satisfactorily, and
has the advantage of being the least cost
ly of any possible storage construction.
Such cave as described by the depart
ment is usually built into hillside. slop-
ing toward the north, so that the entrance
is protected from the southwest winds
that prevail during summer and autumn,
In moist soils the cave must be walled in
Dry soils DO walls are required. Upright
posts along the sides support the top,
which is made of poles; over there is a
layer OF coarse hay, and over the hay soil
to the depth of two feet. Several fues
are made tor ventilation. Such cave
may be built any desired dimensions !;
some are being planned with doors in
each end and large enough to allow
passageway for wagon through them
| The best system of ventilation and the
most even and desirable temperature can
be maintained by use Of an underground
ventilation oioe leading from an opening
| in the fo5r OF the cave to similar open
ing on the surface of the ground several
rods away. The pipe should be large
enough to provide sufficient air for the
cave, and shou d have valves at each OPP
ening TO regulate the supply. The air in
passing through the pipe is cooled in sum
-mer and warmed in winter, and thus
brought to near the proper temperature
tor good results in keeping fruit. To COM
pete the system several flues should lead
through the top of the cave to the open
air above The sum of the capacities OF
these fues sn, uld at least be equal TO the
cap 4city OF tn ventilator leading into the
cave -Amey1can CnAiVdt0r.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-09-13

1t seldom pays to put second-class fruit
OF any kind into cold storage. 1t is very
sure to be Improbable, with apples that
are not strictly choice. Poor apples, poor
y packed. are not in better demand in the
spring than when they are first picked and
the change accumulate against them.
They will keep longer ii wrapped in wax
paper or even in tissue paper. but it is
doubtful if there is gain enough to repay
the trouble, unless on some strictly fancy
fruit, for which fancy price can be asked.
Some think it best to put apples in storage
in open headed barrels that they may have
ventilation, but the advantage of so doing is
doubted by many. 1t certainly is not
adapted for those that are to be moved for
before going into storage, as such need to
be packed and pressed into the barrel.
When apples are stored on the farm where
they grew the open head gives opportun-
ity for examination to see when to ship
them, and if they need any asserting be-
fore shipping The use Of boxes instead
of barrels does no, seem likely to become
popular excepting for nearby market to
which they can be carried without cover
ing the box To pack as snugy as nee
essary for long transportation, too many
will be bruised in the small box or as
many in a bushel as now in barrel.
4msrtcan CnAfiVdtor
The Somerset reporter., 1900-09-13
Getting Rid of Weeds.

One of the best methods Of getting
rid of noxious weeds. especially per.
ennials, is by sowing the infested fields
to wheat or rye In the fall. Soon after
these small grains have been harvest.
ed pillow under the stubble, thus check.
ing the development of the first crop OF
weeds.
When the second crop has started on
the plowed ground. go over it with a
disk harrow, corn cultivator or any
other farm implement that will kill
the young weeds. Repeat this opera
ton as often as necessary to prevent
the maturing of any seed or the devel-
opment of root stocks. Seed the field
to winter grain again III the fall and
repeat the operation the following year
If the weeds are very persistent. as
the Canada thistle, Quack grass, ETC.,
cultivate the fallow often enough to
prevent any green leaf surface ap.
pearing. Otherwise the underground
stems will live for a long time. This
is the best method of treating an in
tested field and II persisted in will be
successful, says The Farm Journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-09-13

A Canadian grower of bacon hogs writes
to the Farming World of Toronto; Il
have found that wheat braA with cornmeal
and skimmilk makes the RICH, kind Of pork
for our present market. sold a pen OF
hogs last October. six months and one
week old. that weighed 273 pounds each,
at a cost OF I-7 cents per pound for
grain iced, not counting skimmilk.
have in my pens today ~ hogs, weighing
s24o pounds at cost not eceeding Ia
cents per pound for grain feed, not count
ing skimmilk. have been following the
bust ess for years. and have kept account
Of what have been dooing. and~ can SUBJ
stantiate what assert in black and white.
He makes his account as follows, which
we give that our readers may see what he
thinks proper fool mixed with skimmilk
of which he has plenty as dairy farmer,
making butter the year round. and also
feeding and fattening hogs two lots year
May 1, 10 pigs FIVE weeks old $40, 3Ioo
pounds cornmeal, 80 cents per 100 pounds
$24. 30, 1000 pounds wheat bran at 70 cts
per 100 pounds Sr7o, total cost OF 46. SO.
Oct. I. 10 hogs average 200 pounds each
at a Id cents, S8s. Profit or pay for
the skimmilk and labor $3S. 10 beside the
manure made.