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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-15

received. At Twin Falls as high
AS five hundred and twenty-four
bushels were grown on new land, and
the average was two hundred and fifty
six bushels. These sold for 80, so and
rs cents per 100, paying from $40 TO $50
per acre. While the country is new
people should specialize in potatoes, be-
cause they pay well and provide ready
money. As TO the variety, the speaker
preferred the Melted Gem. as it yielded
well, was of high quality, and resisted
scab better than other yarities. The
Carmen No. 2, known as the Idaho
Burbank, Early Six Weeks, Early
Eureka, or Early Ohio were good.
although the latter were liable 10 crack.
Potatoes never mix, because the
potato is not a seed. Ifseyeral varities
are planted in field just as many va
rieties will be harvested. The same va
rieties may have different character
istics, owing to local conditions, but il
is impossible 10 mix them. Care should
be exercised, however, TO see that va
rieties are not mixed in planting.
because they do not cook alike. and for
that reason will not sell well. Cor.
rectness of name is more essential than
variety, because the crop can then be
marketed in car loads if necessary.
In planting iont skimp the size of the
seed. This is especially important If
the soil is dry. The seed must be large
enough to nourish the plant until it
breaks through the soil and reaches the
air. Skinny seed may mean weak
vine. and weak vine means small
potatoes. The speaker condemned the
planting Of small seed unless il wa,
known they came from a strong vine.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-15

A member of the Mail force who
visited American Falls a few days ago
says the residents of the little town of
great power are looking hopefully for
ward to a season of much growth and
activity, which, they say. will begin
with the first warm days of spring and
continue without abatement SO long as
weather will permit. The hope is based
on the fact that a great many new
people will take up their residence on
Carey lands and dry farms in that Sec
tion and there will be employment for
everybody in making the desert blossom.
Much building will be made necessary
by this influx of new people, and the
town will be improved 10 the extent of
a number of substantial business build
ings and many nice homes.
Dry land farming has passed the
experimental stage down there. This
method Of raising wheat has been sue
cessfully carried on for several years.
and next year there will probably be
three or four thousand acres of desert
land under cultivation. which under
favorable conditions. with make that
community richer by at least Is. 200
bushels.
The power city will soon have two
drug stores. and first class furniture
store will be opened up sometime dur
ing the present month. And all this
comes from boosting with a mighty
boost, such AS only the big hearted. lib
erai and enthusiastic can accomplish.
--poca,ciio Mail.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-15

Congressman French has introduced
the following bill in the interests of dry
farming:
BE it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assem-
bled, that the sum of one hundred thous-
and dollars be, and the same is hereby.
appropriated, out Of any money in the
treasury of the United Stotes not other
wise appropriated. for experimentation
looking to the development Of crops that
can be best raised on semiarid lands by
dry farming. The sum appropriated
under the provisions of this act shall be
expended under the direction Of the
secretary Of agriculture.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-15
MAY DOUBLE
IRRIGATED AREA
Possibility Of Watering Large
Area East Of Town.
rrea 80. 600 10 100, 900 Acres, It Is
Believed, Cas Be Reclaimed BY
Ealarsias and Extending Fort
Hall Project.

The reclamation service has been
asked, through Major Granville. chief Of
the Indian service, 10 investigate the
feasibility Of irrigating tract of land
Of 70. 900 10 100, 600 acres. lying west of
the Portneaf river. and along the south
side of the Snake from the Portneuf 10
the mouth OF Rock Greek. The request
for the investigation comes from Il com
mlttee Of the American Falls Commercial
Club, and had its inception In chance
remark made few weeks ago by Major
Granville.
l.. l.. Evans and Others who are fam
liar with the land. say there is no doub,
but that 80, coo acres. and probably
much more. can be irrigated at very
reasonable cos, by slightly eniarging
and extending the system now being
constructed for the For, Hall reser-
walton. The government has recently
purchased the Brady Canal at Black
foot. which. IL is said. will deliver water
into the outskirts Of Pocatello. BY
enlarging this canal. and constructing i
syphon across the Por,neuf at or above
the narross. water could be delivered
high enough To cover splendid body Of
land eas, and south Of American Fails.
The drainage in this section points "a
the feasibility Of the plan. The Oregon
Short line PARALLELS the Portneuf in &
northwcsiariy direction for abou, six
miles after leaving pocatclio. and thcr
runs southwest into American Falls.
Bannock Greek almost parallels the
railroad to where IL einpties into tbs
Snake. showing the natural slope Of tbs
country. l, Is quite probable tina, !
gravity canal from Pcca,ollo wouk
crosa The railroad track about half wa,
between here ard Pocatsllo. and in ,ha
event would cover as fine body Of Ian,
as there is In the state. The project
app.ars SO feasible that there is though
10 be little doubt but that the govern
ment will undertake the survey e
determine the matter.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-15

A small potato from a strong vine is as
good as large one TO plant. the small
ness resulting from the fact that the
potato had not had time to grow larger.
A small potato from weak vine will
not give satisfactory results. Where
possible, select seed from the strong
vines. If this is not possible. the
planting of large potatoes is recon-
mended. Experiments show that a
half pound potato, cut in two, gives
better results in planting than small
potatoes. Potatoes should be cut a
day or two before planting In rich
soil, with rows three feet apart and
seed IS inches apart, yield of 300
bushels should be secured.
Ii the soil does not have moisture
enough to sustain the plant until it is in
blossom, irrigate before planting.
Then do not irrigate again until
in blossom, thus forcing the roots TO &c
deep as moisture receeds, and giving
the plant a large feeding ground
Tubers set about blossoming time, and
never stop growing while there is moist.
ure. maturing naturally. When they
once stop growing they can not be
started again. II water is turned or
after they mature new potatoes simply
grow out of the old ones, making then
lumpy. A lumpy potato is simply an
indication of bad irrigation.
New ground should be plowed six or
eight inches deep, and potatoes planted
about four inches deep. Where irri
cation is prscticed ridge up the rows tc
protect from early frosts. Plant as
early as safe, giving the potato ample
time TO mature. An immature potato
is bad thing.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-15
Lands Near American Falls Withdrawn From Entry
On Account Of Deposits Of Cement Clay toBe Restored

The reason for the withdrawal from
entry OF the dry-farm lard east of
American Falls was stated Tuesday. by
l.. l.. Evans. who gained the informs-
tion from an authoritative source, as a
precautionary measure to permit the
government to get cheap cement. The
government, in its reclamation work,
is using great quantities of cement, the
price of which has been rising for years.
In order to obtain cheaper cement ii is
said the government contemplated the
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-15
Purchased Half a Block and Will Build
Modern Residence.

G. w. Atwood has purchased half of
the block adjoining the Hotel Reming
ton on the north, and will soon have up
a temporary residence. The location is
one of the most slightly to be had and
he plans to adorn ii in the near future,
by one of the most modern and conven-
lent residences in town. Mr.. Atwood
came here soon after the first of the
year and accepted ihe management of
the Weeter Lumber Company's yard,
and like all who come, has been possess
ed of a spirit of improvement that
means much for the up-building of
American Falls.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-15

rict. but this is only small part Of the
advantages possessed. The affairs Of
an independent district are managed at
home, and all the money paid for school
purposes within the district are kept at
home. The American Falls district
pays into the county school funds 81 for
every 60 cents returned Our revenue
this year will be 5000, while our
school taxes amount to 81, 200. With
an independent district we get the
benefit of the additional 81. 200.
There is no district in the county
where the demand for increased build
ings and facilities is 20 great ~ here.
and the people are to b congratulated
upon the result Of the election.
It means better schools.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-15

erection of factory at this point, to
work the cement clay which is found in
such abundance here. Satisfactory ar
rangements having been made for
cement, however, it is said to be the in
tention of the authorities to restore the
land to entry in April, If the reclama-
tion service, undertakes the proposed
survey to determine whether this land
can be irrigated, as now seems reason
able, its restoration may be delayed
awaiting the results of the survey.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-15
Commercial Club Considers Means Of
lmprovins Roads.

Tn. commercial club held an interest.
ing meeting Tuesday night. at which
the enlisting of the reclamation service
In making a survey Of the lands east Of
American Falls and the improvement, Of
the roads were the principal topics up
for discussion.
l.. l.. Evans outlined the irrigation
project as an enlargement and extension
Of the Fort Hall system. with syphon
To carry the water across the Portneuf
river and onto large body of land adj
Joining American Falls. l.. l.. Evans.
Benjamin Howell and o. II. Barber
were named as committee to take the
matter up with the authorities.
The matter of improving the Aber-
deem road received much attention, and
a general discussion of the best methods
of overcoming the sandy stretches was
heard. The conccnsus of opinion was
that coarse gravel would be the best
material To use. J. X. Bowen was APP
pointed to look up the nearest supply Of
gravel. If one can be found near
enough it is the intention to invite the
cooperation of the Carey farmers. in
placing it upon the road. The people OF
American Falls. through the CONNER.
cial club. have expended more thar
81 100 on this road. which has proven a
severe drain on their resources. A
meeting will be held AZ soon as Mr..
Bowen is ready to report.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-15
Jewelry Store for American Falls.

G. f. Widsteen arrived from Fort
Benton, Montana, Thursday forenoon,
and at once decided to establish jewell
ry store. Mr.. Widsteen is an expert
jeweler and opticisn and is located tenn
porarily in the Fall Greek Sheep Com
pany's store. This was his first visit
here, and he was so impressed with the
town and country that he decided to re-
main and cast his fortunes with us.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-15
Shorthand in 4 Weeks.

Don't say il can't be done because you
don't understand how. but investigate.
We positively guarantee to teach you
SMELLS Shorthand in weeks or refund
your money. II can be learned by mail
just as thoroughly as personally. Per-
min School, Denver.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-15

sixty acres is not enough land for dry
farming; 800 acres is right, as leo can
be farmed and the other 100 acres sum-
mer faliowed.
II am still sticking to my text, said
Major Reed, "that l90s-9 will be great
years for southern Idaho and that many
thousands of people will come TO live in
our Idaho land this year.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-02-15

to teach you SHELLS Shorthand in
weeks or refund your money. Send for
lesson free. Pernin School, Denver.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-04
PUBLIC OPINION
TEMPERANCr SALOONS

a novel idea I'm liquor legislation
is pending before the Virginia legis-
laturt, witn fair prospects OF sue
cess. II is known as the Byrd bill.
and is in effect a provision for a
malt liquor saloon in those sections
that may desire such an institution.
The bill makes a distinction between
saloons selling all kinds OF strong
drink and those selling only light
wines and beer and it's advocates
contend that the latter class OF sa-
Icons may be properly called tenn
perance institutions. 1t is probably
fact that increased constitution
OF lighter alcoholic drinks is a force.
making for temperance. and some
communities may see their way
clear to license concerns selling
light wines and beer, that would not
tolerate the general saloon.
IT the Virginia idea becomes a
law it's practical results will be
watched with interest Wheeling
Intelligencer.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-04

to look into the question. but sud
denly. they have taken the notion
that they might gain some polhicai
advantage by issuing a public letter
and disclaimlng any responsibility
Tor the commission. Their despera
ton will avail them nothing"
This is not true so far as II saws
Democratic legislators helped to
create "A commission" Not one
Democratic member In either house.
voted for the commission. We did
not take the notion we could gain
some political advantage by issuing
public letter" The letter was is
sued because papers like the Intel
ligencer were publishing statements
that Democrats helped TO create a
commission. ETC." and we desired
the public to know the truth. We
do not want TO drag the Virginia
debt question into politics, but If the
Republicans make such blunders as
they did In this matter we desire
them TO have all the responsibility
as we'll as all the glory. If they can
lind any in their position, on this
question. A. T.. KENNEY.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-04
BACK To THE FARM.

The panic has oppressed mum
Der OF people sorely Those who
nave families and find themselye,
either on half time or no time n
all are in a most cruel position. l..
will be difficult Tor many to exc GU.
bare existence If the present state
OF affairs should long continue The
situation is doubly acute by reason
OF the fact that the necessaries o.
life were never so nigh. To a few
the farm presents a solution of tho
problem. There are a number Of Ia
borers who have but recently Ief,
the farm and could return withou.
dlfhculty. We would urge all who
can TO do so while they are vet abls
and in time to prepare for q cror
. this year. II is hoped the presen.
panic will not continue long. but M
one can foretell the outcome Tn,
larger portion of the labor class n
course. will be unable to 90 10 IN,
farm, because of the lack OF knowI.
edge of farming. or of the lack of ,
farm to go to, and the necessar,
means to tide them over the presen,
year. But If all who can will re-
turn 20 the farm, it will give SO
much the better opportunity for
those who have to stay in the city
me farm assures living. while the
man who has job is dependent
upon his employer, and his employer
IS dependent upon business condl-
lions. neither OF which the employee
or employer can control We would
urge back to the farm" to all wh-
car. Let us all help one another.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-04
HE'LL BENT.

Our state house gang are headed
and hell bent for an open sea with
full head of steam toward the
mae strom of Democracy This is
an unpalatable truth-but truth AL
;he same The effort TO place all
power in the hands of the executive
and to destroy local self government
s an unpalatable doctrine to West
Virginians.
If Charles w. Swisher is forced or.
MS as the nominee for governor with
all the other misdeeds and griev-
ances we have to carry; it appears
that a Democratic governor is al.
most assured.
Now the query is: If this mis-
fortune overtakes is, If we were to
get a Democratic governor who
could appoint his state tax commits
sioner and all his cohorts and aids,
who would have control of all the
powers proposed to be given them
When would we get rid OF 1t? Has
our governor gone deaf and blind
or is he determined to fix the ma
chine so no one else can run it when
he is done?-Wyoming Mountaineer
There seem to be a few other
countries besides mongolia in re-
vOlt.-Morgantown Chronicle.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-04
HARTMAN
REBATE INQUIRY

San Francisco, March 4.-E IT
Harriman's railroad methods will
again be subjected to a searcbinp
inquiry when the California Rail-
road Commission meets tomorrow IN
resume its hearing of the 1000
cases of rebating charged against
the Southern Pacific railroad.
In the opinion OF Commissioner
Summerland, Of Los Angeles. the
hearing will occupy much time.
There will be much evidence. -
he said, "and many witnesses. post.
ponements and delays, and several
lawyers representing the different
parties. I think the Investigation
may take months. But knowing that
this investigation is to be made
every individual in the state who
has any evidence to offer or any kick
to make should come forward or be
represented at this time. We simply
sit as a board OF judgment. The
Traffic association and dissatisfied
shippers should present their
charges; the railroad should make
answer"
we will contend that there has
been no discrimination against any
shipper said Peter Dune, attor-
ney for the road. "All the refunding
which has been done has been on
account OF competitive OF local con.
ditions. and each shipper has en-
Doyed the same privilege in the
matter We have offered every fac
ulty TO the railroad commission In
examining our books and records.
and we are ready now to proceed
with the hearing"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-04
First-cIass service at all times

How to BEAT an undertaken: Cough
and Coughing end In Coffin. Cure the
cough, stop the Coughing, and let
the undertaken keep his Coffin. Ry-
dale's Cough Elixir is the best and
surest way OF accomplishing this rer
suit. Best. because 1t contains the
best remedies known to aid nature to
cure cough. Surest, because It posi-
lively does not contain opiates OF
harmful drugs of any kind. Guaran-
iced under the Pure Food and Drug
Law. For sale by White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-04
INTERESTING WEDDING.

Roanoke, Va, March miss
Lorraine Cranke, of Petersburg. and
Mr.. Percy Seward. Of the same city.
were united in marriage in this city
this afternoon, tho ceremony being
performed by Rev. Mr.. Powell. Of
The Baptist church. at the home of
the brides aunt, Mrs. Vest.
The wedding took place at .
o'clock and was attended by
friends and relatives. Miss Cranke
has been on a visit to her aunt.
Among the out-of-town guests pres.
ent was Mrs J.. y. Allen. Of Blue
field
Mr. Seward IS son of the we'll.
known trunk manufacturer of Pc.
tersburg The owner Of one Of the
largest trunk factories i'm the world.
and purported to be worth millions
OF dollars.
After the wedding Mr.. and Mrs
Seward left on passenger train 40.
2 for bridal trip to New Orleans
and other points Of interest.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-04
NO FORESTS
AF TER 1912

All the timber in the United
States will be cut within the next
twenty-three to thirty-three years.
This. at least, is the startling state
ment made by Appleton's Magazine
in an article on national waste which
is to appear in the March number
To back up it's assertion it quotes
figures. The present consumption of
timber is approximately 100000
100000 feet a year and the annual
growth is about 40,OOO,OOO,OOO feet
The estimates OF the present total
supply vary from 1.4OO to 1000 bill.
lion feet.
Take the former figures. it Is
found that by 1892 there will be
practically no merchantable timber
left in the United States. while, even
If the larger estimate is correct. It
will all be gone by 1912. The moral
pointed by these statistics, Of course.
is the need of immediate action If
the nation is not TO be robbed en-
tirely OF one OF It's most important
natural resources. The Appleton ar.
ticle points out that other sources
Of national wealth are being de
pleted in the same way as the for
ests, although I'm these other cases
the limit Of actual exhaustion Is not
so close at hand. The assertion is
made. however, that the coal supply
viii last last not more than a hun.
dred years; that a billion tons Of
fertile soil is washed away yearly
by the rivers, largely because Of
floods, due TO the denundation OF
forest lands and that the sources Of
agricultural wealth are being un-
dermined by improper methods Of
cultivation and neglect Of fertiliz-
ing.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-04

Certainly our representative r.
the senate. Mr. Baker. has a right
to his opinion, and the people have
right to theirs, and will doubles
express it at the proper time.
When a representative of the PEG.
pie refuses to grant their re1ues
TO be allowed to express their opin
Ion on live question. neither h,
nor his friends should be surprise I
when he is criticized and that Sc.
Verely. He has the privilege of de
Tending himself and will doubtless
do his best to take care of that par.
OF the game, but neither he nor hi,
friends can hush the voice of popu
lar Indignation and protest.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-04
JAMESTOWN SITE NAY

Washington, March 4-.Receiv-
ers Of the jamestown Exposition
company appeared before the house
committee on naval affairs and ad-
vocated the government purchasing
The exposition site for United
states naval and coaling station. The
price asked is S2.50O.OOO. and a
bin for the purchase has been intro
duced by Representative Maynard
OF Virginia.