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Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-08-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department of the Interior, Land Office
 at Los Angeles, Cal, July 11th, 1906. Notice is hereby given that the fol- lowlng-named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in sup port of his claim, and that said proof will be made before the United States Commissioner at his office in San Diego. Cal, on August 18th, 1906, viz:
 JOSEPH H. HARPER
 Homestead entry No. IO,474, for the NV IA, Sec. 28, T Is S, R 13 E, SEM.
 He names the following witnesses to prove ms continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
 Lols Whitney, of San Diego. Cal. :. Eli M. Sheldon, of Fl Caion, CaI, :: Andrew J. Elliott, of Silsbee, Cal. :: Walter Elliott, of Silsbee, Cal.
 .o FRANK c. PRESCOTT, J1l-al0 Register.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-08-18
HOW TO GROW ONIONS
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weeds, ei-her of which might go with out detection for week.
 CURING THE CROP
 When majority of the tops fall it is a sign of their being ripe. The crop should be pulled and allowed to dry; this will take about a week of dry weather. If rain occurs it will be necessary to turn the bulbs, which can be done by using garden rake with dull teeth, but rain is apt to bleach the crop and so damage the sale. This is best prevented by taking the crop to a curing shed, which simply needs roof to keep the rain off and possibly some movable sides for rain breaks to pre- vent driving rain from beating in. The tops should not be removed until they are dry when they break easily and can be stripped off without difficult ty. It is usually better to push the crop forward as early as possible. The maturing may be hastened somewhat by knocking the tops over.
 As soon as the roots loosen their hold on the ground they may be pulled as there is some danger of their mak- ing a second start if the season is rainy. In such a case they must be drawn on and cured quickly. In dry storing room onions may be Kept for long time io await favorable market.
 GRATING
 It is not necessary to use fine ma terial to make onion crates; the poorer quality left from sorting tomato crates will be found to bring as good price as the finer ones. In packing, the crates should be well filled to prevent the product from being bruised as they rot very quickly after bruising. All culls should be removed from the field and composted to prevent them from drawing insects and growing fungi.
 As Texas has come to the front as an onion growing state in recent years the subject has received a great deal of attention there. The following from the Galveston News therefore will be of more than passing interest to any, one contemplating onion culture. There are some points of difference between these recommendations and the in- structions given by Professor Rolfs:
 To supply the great demand for in- formation on this subject the following practical points are brought together for the benefit of inquirers;
 Varieties-The Bermudas, the Red, the White and the Crystal Wax (the last named being the only pure white Bermuda) are the most productive and satisfactory for general market, al- though the Creole is held high in favor on account of its superior keeping qual- ity by those who grow for local mar ket, where the whole crop cannot be disposed of at once.
 Seed-The best onion growers of Southwest Texas insist that the inn ported Bermuda seed is far better than American grown and produces hand somer product. In any event the best seed of the current year should be se- cured, as old seed loses all power of growing. The matter of price is un- important when quality of seed is con- cerned. Imported seed is grown not on Bermuda Island. as is generally sup posed, but on the Teneriffe Islands, off the coast of Africa.
 Soil-The soil should be rich and in nerfect filth for the hest results The
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-08-18
Fl CentrO Bakery and Meat Market

The bakery and meat market is now completed and we invite all to call in and see us. Special attention will be given to the cantaloupe packers and growers to call on us and get your supply of bread and meat and if you want pie we have 1t. Don't forget the place, back of the Franklin hotel.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-08-18

early in the fall and from then forward until planting time the land should be frequently narrowed. As mellow and rich as an onion bed is the old saying indicative of perfection in soil. fertility and tilth. Get as much of the cultiva- ton done as possible before the crop is planted.
 Planting-The seed bed: The seed should be planted as early as it can be obtained from the deale!, usually about the middle to the last of September or early in October. The seed bed should be in good tilth and not tco fertile. Plant in beds broadcast or SOW by hand in rows about two inches apart. On commercial scale SOW with seed drill in rows ten inches apart, where neces- sary to lrrigate the bed. To secure sufficient plants to supply an acre, planted l5x4 l2 inches, about three pounds of seed are required. Depth of planting is an important point and may vary from one-fourth to one-half inch. according to the character of the soil. Two methods of irrigation are practced-first ridge is thrown up around the seed beds and they are flooded; second, water is led down the middles of the narrow rows by opening a shallow trench with a hoe.
 Transplanting--When the plants are half the diameter of a lead pencil they are ready to go to the field. Wet the bed thoroughly, draw the plants and trim the roots with shears or knife to about one inch and cut the top to about five or six inches in length. Move the plants to field in any convenient carrier and keep moist and shaded while trans planting. To have rows as straight as possible for convenience in cultivating a garden line or marker can be used. Rows should be marked fourteen in ches apart and plants set four and one half inches in drill.
 Cultivation-O wing to the surface feeding habit of the plant the cultiva- ton should be shallow and frequent. If possible weeds and grass should never be allowed to start. Where irrigation water is used or rain occurs the soil should be stirred as soon as possible thereafter. Too much stress cannot be laid on the importance of perfect cultural methods.
 Harvesting-As soon as 80 or 90 per cent. of the tops have fallen the crop is ready to harvest and should be gathered without delay. The onions may be plowed out or pulled by hand. according to character and condition of soil Gather In windrows and allow the crop to dry. though care must be taken to prevent injury from too long exposure to the hot sun. Remove tops and roots with sharp knife, grade and crate in field. Unless shipment oc- CUTS at once the crates should be care fully removed and stacked in a we'll ventilated shed Throughout harvest ing special pains should be taken to avoid bruising the tender bulbs as they immediately show the effect of rough handling and soon decay.
 Onion Pests-The most common injury reported results from the attack of the thrips, which may infest the crop from the seed beds forward. Their presence is easily detected by the yell low appearance of the top and the sticky feeling of the leaves. Prompt
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-08-18
Second, the manner of cultivation and harvesting.
 Third, marketing.
BEST VARIETIES TO PLANT

u IS aIIIIOSt all lIlIalllOlS rule Inat the varieties which succeed best in the north fail here. Again. some varieties which succeed well in one section of Texas will not succeed in other sec tions. My experience is that the Der muda and Groove are far superior to any other variety. The Bermuda is certainly the finest and most palatable onion grown. It grows larger and yields more than the Creole; is sweet, immeasurably mllder and much more tender than the Creole. The only thing yet discovered rendering it less desirable than the Creole is, that while It is a good keeper it will not keep as long under the same conditions. l have kept the Bermuda fully three months without their decaying. We have kept the Creole year. To coun- ter-balance this defect in the first nam ed, it will yield from fifteen to twenty five per cent. more than the Creole and is larger and much handsomer onion and will sell two to one better where its qualities are known One pecullarlty of the Bermuda is, it does not taint the breath when eaten raw or emit that offensive odor which charac- terlzes the Creole during decomposi- tion. grow both because can do better with the two than with one. The genuine Bermuda onion seed comes from the Island of Teneriffe and does not reach this country until about Sep tember 18th or October lst,
 WORD OF WARNING
 The purchase of good and avoidance of poor seed is very important. The Rock Island Truckers club was organ ized over four years ago. We have had many failures; this we generally did because we bought cheap seed We have since learned to seek for re- liable seedsmen instead of cheap seeds A moments thoughtful reasoning will convince anyone that cheap seed (too old to germinate, taken from worthless vegetables, old seed with a little good seed mixed with it or otherwise spuri- ous) is the dearest seed we can buy A failure from poor seed causes dis couragement in raising the kind of crop or particular variety of a kind. l would also warn onion growers against planting seed at the same time the field is treated to commercial fertiliz- CTS. When such fertilizers are used they should be used and well mixed with the soil two weeks before the seed is planted, otherwise the heat general ed from the chemical action will de- stroy the germinating power of the seed. had two pounds of onion seed burnt up this way in my first attempt to raise onions. Better have your seed beds near your house or other wise protected flom birds by some sort of screen. The ravages of the birds in taking the onions from the seed beds when two or three inches high is the reason why l never plant seed directly in the field as many do.
 SEED BEDS
 Set your drill so as to drop about fifteen or eighteen seeds to the inch and about one inch deep in finely and thoroughly worked beds four feet wide, raised so as to perfect drainage. Drill in rows lengthwise the bed about five inches apart, SOW just before rain or otherwise when there is a good season a L. I
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-08-18

have 32O acres of the choicest land in the Im- perial Valley, nicely Io- cated and we'll imprOv- ed. All fenced and cross fenced. Price right and will give good terms. See Wilson about it.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-08-18
Imperial, California.

have 32Oacres of the choicest land in the Imperial Valley, nicely located and well improved, all fenced and cross fenced. Pnce right and will give good terms. See Wilson about 1t.
Imperial Valley press and the Imperial press., 1906-08-18

handling and soon decay.
 Onion Pests-The most common injury reported results from the attack of the thrips, which may infest the crop from the seed beds forward. Their presence is easily detected by the yell low appearance of the top and the sticky feeling of the leaves. Prompt measures must be taken to save the crop and experience has shown that a fine spray of solution of four pounds of whale oil soap in six gallons of wat CT will control the pest in two applica- tions, provided the very center of the plant receives a thorough dose.
 A Mir, A. D Rust of Hallettsville, Texas, published the following in his paper. the Herald, on the subject of onion culture in his section of the southwest:
 Editor Herald:
 Dear Sir: In compliance with your request and according to my promise herewith give you for publication my ideas and experience on onion culture in this section.
 First, then to be considered, is the varieties best suited to this soil and climate.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-12-05
OPINION OF A
. CORRESPONDENT
On the Change Recently Made in
the Adair County News.

The following letter from our Pelly-
ton correspondent, Mr.. Samuel L Cof-
fey, is sample of the kind words we
are receiving in praise of our efforts to
publish strictly local paper for Column
bia, Adair and adjoining counties;
GAS a correspondent and reader Of
the News, we are pleased to note the
recent Improvement in the plan of the
paper in regard to local news. 1t has
certainly almost reached the point of
perfection in giving the interesting
news items of Adair, and the adjoining
counties, and one who wants to keep
posted on all the local happenings GER
tainly could not ask for a great deal
more than it is now giving. 1t is also
gratifying to observe the spirit of en-
ergy and advancement it is putting
forth in behalf of Adair and adjoining
counties.
That is right, Mr.. Editor, fight a
good fight, keep the faith, and your re-
ward will come later as a result of
your labor in the material, intellectual
and moral improvement of our entire
community. Discuss live questions
without fear or favor, rendering honor
to whom honor is due, always upholding
the right and condemning the wrong
in either high or low places, tell the
whole truth fearlessly, and future gen.
erations will rise up and call you bless
ed
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-12-05
DO YOU KNOW HIM?
Letter Received by the News Ask.
ing for Information Of A. J.
KarneS.

Several days since we received let
ter asking for information concerning
A. J. Karnes. The letter was written
from Casey, ILL.,, by woman claiming to
be Karne's wife. She said that he had
deserted her and she believed he had
returned to Fairplay, hy., where she
had been informed he had another wife.
We have made inquiry, but can learn of
no such man in that section and can
get positively no information about
said party. Mrs. Karnes says that
her husband was a native of Adair
county. From Mondays Louisville
Times we clip the following concerning
the case:
THAT her husband, travelling man,
had wives in many of the towns he was
accustomed to visit is the discovery
That Mrs. a. J. Karnes, of Kasey, ILL., g,
alleges she has made. Mrs Karnes is
now on the trail of her husband and
also she declares, on the trail of her
husbands wives. She says she is anx-
ious to know what has become of one
or two who have disappeared. Mrs.
Karnes visited Linton yesterday in the
hopes of finding her husband there.
She was too late, however She told
this story of her troubles: ''Karnes has
always acted queerly. He became
restless and wished to go on the road
and l acquiesed. At Chrisney, Ind, he
became infatuated with another woman
and later, taking 5000 WEIGH belonged
to me, he left. I went to East ST..
Lous, but my trip there cost me more
sorrow and disgrace than anything else
In the course of my rounds I found out
a number of things which 1 was not
previously aware of. l am convinced
that my husband had,a wife in Fair
play, KY, and another in Glasgow,
Ky, and one in Evansville. Ind"
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-12-05
EXAMINATIONS
For Appointments To State Normal
School at Bowling Green.

County Superintendent Mrs. Georgia
Shelton will hold the examination in
this city, Saturday, December 18th, for
appointments to State Normal School
at Bowling Green.
Adair county is entitled to free
scholarships in this institution, and
those who wish to compete for these
appointments must register with the
County Superintendent on or before
December 9Th. If you want to be eX-
amined do not fail to make application
by the date named. This is a great
opportunity for four years free
scholarship and one that we trust will
be taken advantage of.
AS above stated the competitive ex-
animation will be held by the County
Superintendent on Saturday, December
Is, 1906, between the hours of $3.50 a.
NJ, and $3.50 p. m. The examination
will be held upon arithmetic, geogra-
ply. grammar, United States history,
and spelling, upon questions prepared
and sent out by the Normal Executive
Council. The applicant must make a
general average of seventy-fve per
cent, with no grade on any branch I'M
der sixty-five per cent.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-12-05
A DECIDED SUCCESS.
Was the Band Entertainment
Thanksgiving Evening.

The Band entertainment Thanks
giving evening was one of the most
enjoyable affairs that has been witness
ed in Columbia this season. Every
person in the large audience was un-
stinted in their praise of the program
and the faultless manner in which it
was rendered. The band has given
several entertainments, all af which
were good, but the one last week was
voted to be their best effort.
1t would require too much space to
give every number the praise due, but
suffice it to say that the entire pro-
gram was well executed, and the au-
dience more than pleased.
The boys were assisted by Miss
Grace Meek, of the Lindsay Wilson
Training School and Miss Margaret
Taylor, of the M. & F. High School,
elocutionists; Prof. C. F. Ohlenmacher's
class, Mrs. L. L. Rounds class, Miss
Hattie May Pendland and Jennie Gar
nett, Mrs. Rose Starks, and little Miss
ess Nell Hancock and Dora Eubank.
The Band boys wish to thank the
many who so kindly assisted them in
the program, and to the people Of Co.
lumbia who show their substantial ap-
probation of the band.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-12-05
TELEPHONE OPERATORS
Why It Is That Pretty Young Ladies
With Pleasant Disposition are
Chosen To Fill Places?

While l am discussing various sub
jects through the press, | deem it I'M
fair rot to make some credible mention
of the Young lady TELEPHONE operators
of our country. l have often been re-
markably impressed with their patience
and courtesy under the trying circum-
stances through which they have to
pass sometimes. l have known of some
occasions when it was well that a girl
was at the switchboard because if it
had been a boy and he had been of the
same mind that l was right at that
time, some words might have escaped
into the transmitter that could not be
found in the Sunday School lesson
Some time ago an instance came I'M
der my observation which convinced
me hovnnd anv doubt that telenhone
girl possess an unlimited amount of pa
thence and courage to make a success
full operator. l called for a certain
party one day and central rang the
number two or three times, and wait
ed presently she came on the line and
said: ''Have they answered" | told
her they haden't,. She rang again and
l continued to wait. In moment she
came on again and said: ''Did they
answer" No ma am" | replied you
incident try again; Oh yes came the
voice back over the phone. I'll try
again for you, just wait little longer
on the line, she said, sweetly. l told
her l would, and she rang and rang
again. Finally hung up the receiver
and went off and / thought to myself,
that girl has got more patience than l
have under such circumstances and
it is almost impossible to get her out of
humor. Some times there will be 10 or
II ringing the central Office at one time,
and she will invariably answer all the
calls in that same pleasant tone of
voice which makes man ashamed of
himself when he is inclined to get out
of humor in the least To operate the
switchboard certainly requires patience,
nerve courage, and any young lady
who p esses these admirable traits
will make an operator to be admired by
both patrons and public. Why do say
that majority of the telephone girls
are good looking. Simply because pref
ty girls are nearly in ever case pleas
Mt and courteous, and these are two
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-12-05
JASON M. YARBERRY, DEAD.

Mr.. Jason M. Yarberry died at his
late home in the Sparksville country,
last Thursday evening, November 29th,
victim of kidney trouble.
The deceased was fifty-fve years of
age, brother of Mr.. Marshall Yarber-
ry, OF Columbia, and was one ofg the
nest known men ia that section Of Adair
county. For twenty years Mr.. Var
berry served as constable, and was con-
sidered a good officer and was one of
the leading citizens of that country
The remains were laid to rest Friday,
witnessed by a large assemblage, in
the Antioch cemetery.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-12-05
MEDICAL SOCIETY Meeting.

On Thursday, the 9Th of November,
the Adair County Medical Society had
its most successful meeting. The at
tendance was large, and the meeting
very enthusiastic. Two papers were
read, and freely discussed; one by Will
liam Blair, of Glensfork, on Chronic
Brights disease, the other by DR.. u.
L. Taylor. on Pneumonia. The next
meeting will be held on Thursday, De-
cember, 18th at which a full attendance
is desired. Important business is to be
transacted. November, 18th, 1906.
U. L. TAYLOR, Sec.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-12-05

Nearly every man or boy who could
beg, borrow or buy gun, muzzle or
breech loader, was in the fields Thanks
giving, making life miserable to the
poor little Dummies" and quail. Many
reports of large killings and miraculous
shots are heard. but we venture the as
sertion that more good ammunition was
wasted and less game bagged to the
number of hunters than for many years
previous
Don't you think it is about time to
take some action in regard to the pub
lie square2
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-12-05
DUE TO COMMERCIAL CLUB.

Mr.. J. w. Quinn, southern represen-
tative of Hastings Industrial Co., has
been in Burkesville, for several days
viewing the prospects for canning
factory. Mr.. Quinn claims that he is
meeting with much encouragement and
it is very likely a plant will be located
at that point. Burkesville has COM
mercial Club that is awake.
Why not organize commercial club
in Columbia that will stay organized
and bring things to pass?
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-12-05
SUBSCRIPTION AGENCY.

S. F. White has made arrangements
18th the leading magazines and period
hls and is now getting out a hand
ene forty-four page catalog of his
5bing offers. His rates are guaran-
Id to be as low as any Magazine and
description agency in the country, and
many magazines can save you money
Bnich other dealers do not club. Send
81 one of his catalogs, it will cost you
hly postal.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-12-05
SERVICES BEGIN.

Tonight (Tuesday) the Rev. 7. L..
Hulse, of Pembroke, KY, will begin a
series of meetings at the Methodist
Chufeh South in this city. The SER
vices have been well advertised and it
is confidently expected that large con-
gregation will be in attendance through
out the meetings.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-12-05

If you wish four years free schol-
arship to the State Normal School at
Bowling Green register your name with
the County Superintendent on or before
December 9Th, and enter the examina-
ton Saturday, December 18th.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-12-05
SHIPPED HORSES TO ARKANSAS.

Messrs. Robt. Hudson, of this city,
and H. C. Barnes, of Somerset, bought
a carload of extra good horses in this
and adjoining counties recently at from
-, - 49,. -. 4J~-a vas shipped
from Somerset last week direct to
Little Rock, Arkansas, where it will be
sold.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-12-05

essential qualities in the successful
Hello girl. l have seen them in the
larger cities and towns, and this rule
will hold good in most cases. F. Mel.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1906-03-09
'FLOTERIAL CONVENTION.

By virtue of the authority vest
ed in us as committeeman for the
counties Of Benton and Decatur,
we hereby call a convention of
Democrats to meet at Sugar Tree
ct i o'clock p. III. on Saturday,
March IL, 1906, for the purpose Of
nominating a Democratic candi-
date for foterial representative in
the next General Assembly of the
State of Tennessee from the coun-
ties of Benton aud Decatur, and
to transact such other business as
may come before the convention.
GEORGE M. LESLIE,
Floterial Committeeman for Ben
ton County.
TATE ROGERS,
sFloterial Committeeman for De-
catur County.