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The newspaper., 1906-01-19

aid the fruit growers, as has now
been granted by the Agricultural
College.
The application was made in
person by your present Inspector,
to the then board of control of
the Agricultural College, of Fort
Collins, and by them cordially
and kindly received, and given
careful consideration, and while
not entirely granted, much was
conceded in the line of more fire.
quent visits of such professors as
the line OF enquiry required.
In your Inspectors opinion,
that application was the entering
wedge for the granting of this
great move for these counties.
While our orchards and orchard
lands are selling for good round
figures | do not believe they have
anywhere reached their value as
a sound money investment, es-
pecially is that true of those sec
tions more recently bsirg planted
to fruit trees, such sections will
double, or treble in value within
the next five years. Two very
important bulletins connected
with orchard care will be issued
soon. One by Professor Gillette
treating on the codling moth and
how to spray, when and how Of
ten, the kind of spray material,
and also an analysis of the differ
ent arsenicals used last season;
one by Professor Paddock, illus
trated-showing how, and how not
to trim fruit trees. Both subjects
are of vast Importance. | would
respectfully call your attention
to the fact that state fair is held
every year, and l would further
say that this county has never
been Justly represented by its
products at such fairs. | would
therefor urgently call your atten-
ton to the careful consideration
of this question to the end that if
this county completes with other
counties in its exhibits it will
take place in awards which it is
so eminently entitled to hold.
Respectfully submitted.
H. E. MATHEWS,
Horticultural Inspector,
Delta County, Colorado,
The newspaper., 1906-01-19

suit. They are only contending
for water out of the irrigating
season from November first to
April 10. Should the court de-
eide that the Stewart mesa con-
testants are entitled to a part of
this water, how would they ar
range for supply during the
summer months which is the
time that water is running in open
bitches and is most dangerous to
public health. 1t seems to US
that the litigants could and should
get together on some sort of an
equitable compromise. We have
heard it rumorcd that the Stewart
mesa people are willing to sign
the contracts the town has with
other outside water users and pay
the same rates provided the town
will help them construct their
line. Some think that this would
be a dangerous concession as the
town might run short OF water.
We disagree with those who think
there is a danger of being short
of water. The supply is easily
supplemented at any time. The
present spring can be developed ;
more good water can be bought.
The joint cost of the present
litigation will more than construct
the necessary pipe line to supply
these people. A IL inch pipe
line will be ample in size and
will cost Approximately tor pipe
$1,000 per hundred feet, and once
laid will be permanent, adding
immensely to the value of every
place served. The town would
derive good revenue from the
line and all would be pleasant as
it should be.
1t is to the advantage of both
parties that the best of feeling
should exist between the people
of the city and country and such
a compromise would certainly
serve to promote it. We should
very much like to see steps taken
by the parties to this action to
harmonic differences.
Some fellow who is success at
waving an olive branch should Sc
cure the center of the platform
and proceed to get industrious.
The newspaper., 1906-01-19

]. +. Crook moved his house
hold goods to the rear portion of
his furniture store on Tuesday of
this week, having rented his house
at the corner of Third and Onarga
streets, to Rev, Jones, of the
Christian church, who desired to
take possession of the house at
that time. Mr. Crook expects to
move to Cedaredge in the spring.
The newspaper., 1906-01-19
For Men Only.

Sunday school teacher, reprov-
ingly-"Georgie, do you know
where little boys go when they
don't come to Sunday school,"
Georgia (greatly embarrassed)
"Yesum, down to the river behind
that big sycamore-but don't you
go, it's only for men. n.'-EN.
The newspaper., 1906-01-19
S527,OO IN 1905.
Extract From H. E. Mathews An
nual Report, as Published IN
Delta independent.

The following extract is from
the annual report of the tree in
spector for Delta County. 1t is
a matter of much congratulation
that the tree planting of 1905
showed an increase of fifty per
cent over 1904. Also notice that
the number of infected trees that
were turned down is only about
II per cent of the total shipped in.
This shows that the inspection of
consignments is causing the nur-
series to be little more careful in
what they send to Colorado.
And another fact which is 60
ing to be of great worth to the
fruit industry in this county is the
decision of the Agricultural Col
lege authorities 10 station first
class horticulturist, who will have
charge of the three fruit growing
counties, Delta, Montrose and
Mesa.
Coming right down to hard
pan. this report speaks volumes
and volumes and if it should be
given great prominence would
mean much in an advertising way
to the county.
The Honorable.
The Board of County Commits
sioners, Delta county, Colo.
Delta, Colorado, Dec. 81, 1905.
Your Horticultural Inspector
for said county. has the honor to
report on the work done by his
office, and condition of orchards,
and also recommendations to your
Honorable Body intended to ad-
vance the horticultural interest of
Delta county.
Number of Nursery Stock trees
examined 5l7, 100; of above stock
there was condemned, S,907.
Nursery stock, small fruit ex-
amined, 47,96l.
Number of states represented
in nursery stock, IA.
Number of apple root gratis
for nursery planting, 250,000.
Bulletins, various subjects, item
lied in quarterly reports, 3,279.
There has been shipped of fruit
from this county of narrow
gauge cars, $50.
The money value thereof is in
round numbers. $527,0OO.
There has been shipped into
this county this year 517,1OO nur-
sery trees, sufficient to plant more
than four thousand acres to fruit
trees, notable amount of or.
charding itself. Comparing it
with the amount OF tree stock for
last year-343,722-it shows for
the year 1905 an increase of more
than fifty per cent.
The increase in the acreage of
orchards iy this county for the
last year, equals or exceeds the
total acres in fruit in almost any
The newspaper., 1906-01-19

county of the state. Our yield in
quantity of fruit, and money value,
outrank any county of the state.
While owing to last winters freeze,
our peach crop was nearly de-
stroyed and the apple crop weak
ened, the high prices maintained
on all kinds of fruit yielded a
large return to all fruit growers,
over half million dollars being
received.
Confidence of fruit growers is
not weakened by last winters
damage, as is shown by the in
crease for next season.
There will be over SIX hundred
thousand nursery trees brought in
the coming spring. The coming
crop of fruit bids talr to be one OF
great magnitude.
The probabilities are, it will ex-
ceed thirty FIVE hundred cars, and
nearly a million of dollars. In
connection with this, | desire to
record my full faith and conf
dence in the broadening OF the
Delta county branch by the d. &
X. G. r. r. Co., in time to move
next seasons crops.
| have great pleasure in stating
that the board of control of the
Agricultural college, has decided
to station first-class horticulture
ist and scientist to have charge of
Mesa, Delta, and Montrose coun-
ties, as advisor, investigator, and
consulting professor, in so many
of our horticultural needs. He
will be stationed here tor a year,
and will reside in some one of the
above counties.
A committee of college profes-
sors is now selecting the person
to so serve, and will also select
some high scientist to act as as
sistant horticulturist. The i'm
portance of these three counties
as fruit producers, and thereby
money producers, is forcing rec
ognition.
The granting of the above hor
ticulturist to this section will be
such an aid to fruit growers and
inspectors, as will soon place our
orchards on the highest plane of
perfection-better than gold
mine. To those in control at the
Agricultural college, all honor is
due for large views and cordial
help to our advancement along
this line. 1t also shows their be-
lief in intelligent and careful in
spection, both of nursery stock
and orchards.
Lest we forget" it seems
proper, and that it shows of re-
cord, that your Inspector should
call your attention to the fact,
that in the spring OF 1902 your
present Horticultural Inspector
was accredited from Delta and
Montrose counties (and such au-
thority is a matter of record in
each of said counties) as embas-
sador, or agent, for just such ac-
ton in appointing professor to
The newspaper., 1906-01-19
Just a Suggestion.

In the matter of the litigation
now going on between the Stew
art mesa people and the town of
Paonia, we can see no advantage
to be gained by the country peo-
pie even it they should win their
The newspaper., 1906-01-19
DELTA COUNTY SPUDS.
In Contest Covering the United
States, Read Ranehman Cap
tures Two First Prizes on
Tubers.

b. Dunham, who resides near
Read, last fall entered the contest
offered by w. Atlee Burpee & Co.,
OF Philadelphia, for the best Pota-
toes. As this contest covered
the entire United States Mr.. Dun
ham had some doubts as to his
ability to secure a prize, but with
utter disregard OF consequences
butted in and sent samples of two
varieties of tubers grown by him
at his ranch.
The following letters explain
the results:
Philadelphia, Dec. u, 1905.
Mr.. DUNHAM,
Read, Colo.
DEAR SIR:-After considering
the large number of reports,
specimens and photographs sub
mitted in competition for the
prizes offered in the farm annual
for 1905, we take pleasure in ad-
vising you that you are entitled
to the prize named below. amount
of which we enclose herein.
$l0.00-hrst prize for three
largest and finest specimens
Uncle Gideon's Quick Lunch
potato.
The Thirteenth anniversary
supplement-, containing complete
list of awards. will be mailed you
as soon as issued.
Yours truly.
w. ATLEE BURPEE Co.
Here is another one from the
same house. dated three days
later, which announces that he
captured another first prize:
Philadelphia, Dec, -, 1905.
Mr. B. DUNHAM.
Read, Colo.
DEAR SIR After careful
comparison of the tubers sub
mitted in competition for the
prize offered for the three largest
and best tubers of the Vermont
Gold Coin potatoes, we ma that
the tubers as sent by you entitlc
you to the first prize Of $1,000
We enclose our check herein in
payment OF same.
The prize supplement, contain
ing a complete list of awards will
be mailed you carly in February.
Very truly yours.
w. ATLEE BURPEE & Co.
There is no question but that
there is no comparison for Colo
RADIO climate and soil when it
comes to the production OF fine
fruit, vegetables and cereals.
And after Colorado is searched
thoroughly it will be found that
Delta county on the western
slope, is the banner county of the
state.-Delta Laborer.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-19

ground at once IL q horsegheo aEpge4
their entry to the staole.
For these Troublesome elves. IN aays'
gone by. had . way OF working the
cattle by night for their own arnH1a-
ment, and when the good man came
in the morning he found the peer
beasts "all terrified like. an cut IN o
lather o. sweat" And they had evan
a worse trick than this. They wonid
get at the good wtfe's vat and wanenu-
ly spoil the brew. To prevent this shs
drew with her finger two hearts and
the beer was saved Whether erescenk
or cross. no matter. The pixies wouid
stink away abashed by the sign ef 10.
To this day there are horseshoes on
the doors OF many cottages In quiet
villages. Doubtless the cottagers DO
but put them up for whim. or IN
the same half jocular, half serious
too. in which so many Of US perform
obsolete practices Just for luck" And
why not I. who and a secret delight
In its forgotten Significance?
1t was rusty. with a crooked horse
nail still hanging In one OF the holes.
There are some who think there 10
virtue In the rust. But that IL non
sense. I polished mine until II was
bright as the silver moon. and indeed
might almost be mistaken for the metal
sacred to Diana There IL a right way
and a wrong OF putting Up the horse
shoe on your door One thing Is thor
oughly established: IL you turn II up-
side down IL cannot hold the luck
And where ought IL to be placed?
The Old World folk often nailed II
on the threshold. The growing moon
has her horns always toward the lett,
and only on the wane does she point
them TO the right. would have thls
a true crescent, waxing evsry dav.
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-19
Right Way to Pick Up Horseshoe for Luck
-HERE IL right way and wrong

-HERE IL right way and a wrong
In the picking up OF horseshoe.
] was walking with q country
bred boy along Somerset lane and
saw one lying in the crumbling sum
mer rut. There Is horseshoe" said
!. The lad sprang forward. but stop
ped suddenly before his fingers touched
the iron. But won't pick IL up" said
he. "or I shall spoil your luck" 1t
may perhaps have been only point
Of etiquette. but he assured me that a
horseshoe Of my finding could bring
luck neither to him nor to me IL he
touched 1t before me.
The origin of this superstition. says
the London Evening Standard. now lin
gering chiefly as a saying and jest,
Is perhaps earlier than the horseshoe,
and has nothings whatever to do with
it II was from the influence Of the
new moon that good was TO be expect
ed, and still there are some who turn
the money in their pockets when they
first see her in the sky. The early
horseshoe was a simple crescent and
the superstitution has fingered around
an object that at first was only con-
venient symbol.
1t was TO the protection of some
moon goddess. therefore. that the house
holder first trusted when he kept the
witch out OF his dwelling by hanging
a horseshoe on the door, Neither spell
nor malignant wish, nor the power OF
the evil, eye could cross the threshold
in the presence OF her symbol. Even
the pixies, who brought certain
whimsical merriment into their prac-
tical joking. were no good In the face
of that. Cheated out OF their nocturnal
rides they might as we'll retire under
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-19
byFfRGUS HUME


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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1906-12-20
Nas @etter.

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der @ciic &e9en; morgen unbelt1n'
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9uif. "a; Applifant Nonb u. Spers,
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6. Siggins. II; IppIifant Sobn Sie-
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2ltopibfe, 10; Ipplitant Milliam
ShGier, Hr.t33, observation-disclosures.
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!. Yobit, 81; Applifant Gbas. Sci
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