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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06

New Mexico already ranks high as
an apple producing region, and the
industry is rapidly growing in i'm
portance in the territory. The princi-
pal apple country is in the Pecos Val
ley, in the vicinity of the cities OF Ros-
well and Carlsbad. Here the Govern
ment has one OF its largest irrigating
projects, and here hundreds of acres
of apples are being planted each year.
The exhibit of Pecos Valley apples far
surpassed that of any other Rocky
Mountain state at the Albuquerque
Fair. The fruit is Of excellent flavor.
but it is not so perfectly developed nor
so richly colored as that of the Will
lamette or Hood River valleys in Ore
gon. The apples are OF excellent mar
ketable quality, however, aud the time
is fast approaching when New Mexico
will supply a considerable part Of the
worlds demand for this king Of all
fruits.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06
TEA

Linger longer over it; let
it be steaming hot from
the earthen pot; and the
loveliest woman pour it.
Youf 1toesr returns your money u you don't
Ike Sehilling's Best: we pay him.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06

25 acres fine fruit land, partly
Three miles out. $1,000. H. G.
CAMPBELL. lO-23-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06
For Sale.
Piano For Rent.

.Vetch seed. Cheap. U. S. GRANT,
Dallas. 113-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06
Men Wanted.

For the work of sewer construction
in this city. Inquire Of Venske &
Taylor at Dallas Hotel. 9-11-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06


How we'll my readers Of mature age
will remember the name given by
their old school biographies to that
vast portion of our country lying be-
tween Eastern Kansas and the Cas-
cade Mountains. 1t was called the
Great American Desert" Having
little knowledge of the Western half
OF the United States, and caring less
about it, the geographer OF that early
day at once concealed and displayed
his ignorance OF all that immense
territory by simply designating it as
the American Desert" Evidently.
that seemed the easiest way to dispose
OF II. | wonder what these ancient
map-makers think now, Tor there are
doubtless some Of them still living.
when they see this same Desert"
a1ording comfortable homes for some
thing like two.flfths OF the entire
population Of the Union? The Great
American Desert" already resembles
checker board, and the time is not
far distant when the word desert will
have completely disappeared from the
map Of the United States, save possi-
bly, in a comparatively small area
lying in southern California and a
similar area on the western shore OF
Great Salt Lake.
With the completion, one by one. OF
the vast projects by the Government.
the water OF the rivers in the arid
states will no longer be permitted 10
waste away into the sea during the
rainy months OF the year, but will b.
conserved in huge storage reservoirs
and used 70 irrigate the valleys in the
dry season. With these reservoirs in
use, il will be possible to greatly
increase the area Of the irrigated dis
trict along each stream, aud thus
make IL impossible for a comparatively
small number Of farmers 10 appropri-
ate all Of the water. as il now the case
along all streams where the natural
dow Il depended upon during the dry
months. The possibilities Of the pro
Of the arid states Of the
Union, once this system is brought 70
perfection, are too great 70 even
attempt 20 estimate.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06
For Sale

Cheap One polished oak roll-top
aesk a. god as new. lnquire Off. h.
RepTsr. Ice plant u-e-s
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06
Cedar Posts.

Good cedar posts for sale at III cents
each. Also another car of extra Star
A Star shingles. SoEHREN WARE
HOUSE. 7-24-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06
For Sale.

Light team, work harness, (nearly
new single buggy. EARL DAY, Dal-
las. 11-3-3t
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06
Notice.

First-cla horse shoeing done at
F. J. Wagner's implement and black
smith shop. 9-4-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06

Practically all of the so-called arid
states were represented by exhibits at
the Albuquerque Fair, held in con-
junction with the National Irrigation
Congress this year. The excellence
and variety of the display was a rev.
elation to all-not only to the visitors
from the Eastern and Coast states, but
to the Inhabitants of the arid states
themselves. Vegetables, fruits, grains,
grasses, and berries were shown in
almost endless variety, and the char
acter of the exhibits called forth the
highest admiration and praise from
the visitors from all parts ofthe United
States. think that every citizen who
attended that Fair and saw what
splendid results the people OF the arid
states are achieving under compara-
lively unfavorable conditions, went
home with a higher appreciation of
the immense possibilities of his coun-
try and better opinion of its people
in general.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06
Cow For Sale.

Five years old; gentle; easy milker; ;
gives milk now; in good condition.
CHARLES HoRNING, Buell., Or. 10-l6-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06

Il is true that there are COUNTLESS
thousands Of acres OF land in the
Southwestern states Tor which no water
is available. but Il must BY DO means
be assumed that all % this land viii
he permitted 70 he idle on that acoouut
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06
SOME RAMBLING THOUGHTS.

Continued from PageI
meadows, fruitful gardens, and
golden rchards-veritable oases
in desert land-and all by the magic
touch Of water. Il am glad there is
no copyright on that last expression,
for | rather like it, and have always
found it mighty handy when unable
to write better one of my own.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06
For Sale.

Good driving or work horse. MARK
HAYTER. 10-27-tf
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06

In excellent condition. Inquire of
w. p. Caldwell. 11-2-9t.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06

Business in all lines in New Mexico,
Texas and Arizona is in a healthy
condition, and merchants report a
profitable Fall trade. There is ample
evidence everywhere that the Rocky
Mountain states felt the effects of last
winters financial furry more deeply
than did any of the Pacific Coast
states, and from all have been able
to see and observe, Oregon Jared best
Of all. Iii is highly gratifying to read
in the home papers that Oregon, and
Polk County, and Dallas in particular,
are making a healthy and constant
growth.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06

Shall the people ruler" For answer
see returns from presidential election
Of November 3, 1908.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06

Doesn't it seem funny that, with the
wide spread OF Prohibition through
out the country, there aren't auy
oreweries shutting up shop2
J. c. HAYTER.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06

the trip down here in the hope of secur-
ing a tract of GovernmentIand in any
location where water for irrigation
purposes is available. l thought,
when leaving home, that possibly I
might be able to secure piece of land
from the Government along some of
the rivers of the eSouthwest, but little
investigation after arriving here soon
convinced me Of the hopelessness of
the task.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06
All Humcrs

Are Impure matters which uss stIn. liver.
kidneys and other organs oaunot tate care
a without help.
Pimpies. hollis. ecrsua and ether erup-
tiona loss q appeiiie. that tired fselinr.
bilious turns, FITS q Indigestion. dun hoad-
acbes and many other troubles ars due 70
them. my are removed by
Hoods SarsapariIIa
In usual liquid form Or IN choooluted
tahlsisknOun a. sarsataba. Iodo-sssL
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1908-11-06

4
A Navajo blanket may lack the
dainty exquisiteness of an Oriental
rug, but in pattern it is equally char
acteristic in every respect. The weav-
ing of these blankets, famous the
world over for their beauty, ingenuity
and wearing qualities, is slow and
tedious, and is all done by women.
The looms are crude affairs, being
entirely handmade, but the finished
product is good for one hundred years
Of ordinary use. The Navajos raise
thousands Of sheep on their reserva-
tion, and the spinning. dyeing, and
weaving is all their own work. The
best blankets Of native wool range In
price from $40 to $50, according to
size, and some very old and rare spec
linens sell for as high as 800; but
these latter are valued more as 'anti-
quities," than for any excellence OF
quality, and many buyers prefer the
more recent products Of the weavers.
Cheaper, or No. grades-more loosely
woven-sell at about $l.25 a pound.
The Navajos also weave blankets
from Germantown yarn, purchased Of
their local traders. These blankets
are more artistic than those woven
from the native wool, as the eveness of
the yarn enables the weavers to make
smaller and more difficult designs
than in the yarn they, themselves,
spin. A good Germantown blanket
can be bought for about $35. Blanket
weaving is the principal industry OF
the Navajo reservation, and there are
but few homes or business houses in
the Southwest but are adorned with |
one or more OF these splendid speci- |
mems of handicraft. Albuquerque is |
the principal blanket market, being |
the nearest city Of importance to the |
reservation, but large stocks are also |
carried by curio dealers in San
Antonio, Ell Paso and Tucson.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-01-15


ent--ourG JANUARY MARKDOWN
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02
Commissioners Sale

Notice is hereby given, That in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chaneery Court of Washington County. made and entered on the Seventeenth day of August, A D. 1908. III certain cause (No. 300 then pending therein between E. A. Gillett complaint and W H. Hayes & Jessie Hayes his wife & (. A. Jones and Monroe Robinson defend. ants, the undersigned, as Commissioner of said Court. will offer for sale at public yen due to the highest bidder at the west door or entrance of the County Court House, in which said Court is held, in the County of Washington, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on Saturday the 24th day of October, A. D. 19oS the following de- scribed real estate, to-wit;
 West half of Lot Seven and all of Lot Eight in Block Twelve in Railroad Addition to the Town of Springdale, Arkansas, in Washington County, Arkansas.
 TERMS OF SALE: On credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said cause. with approv- ed security, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annun from date of sale un- til paid and lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this First day of October 4. D. 1908.
 GEO. J. RODGERS,
 Commi ssioneT III Chancery.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02
Notice for Publication.

Department ef the Interior. Land Office at Harrison, Ark. Sept. 2S, 19os.-Notice Is hereby given that Nancy Phillips, of Sonora Ark, has filed notice of his intention to make final five year proof in support of his claim viz: Homestead entry No, 30334. Serial No. o671, dated June ., 1908, for the NJ NE4 X EIz NW14, Section 31, Town ship F N Range 2s W. and that said proof will be made before the County Clerk of Washington County. al Fayetteville. Ark, on November 12. 1908.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon. and cultivation of the land viz Thomas John son, Robert Graham, 0bed Scott and John 0Verton all of Sonora Ark.
 JOHN l. WORTHINGToN,
 Oct ,. Register.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

The News has i'll press sou venir booklet showing views of Springdale residences. The book will consist of sixteen pages,
 and We hope to have 1t complet- ed within a few days. The books
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

J, NJ. Glasscock expects to leave for Rogers next week where he will engage in the dray busi- ness. He will rent his residence property in Springdale so that when he gets homesiek he can come back.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Miss Maud Wright, our Har- mon correspondent, was ln town Tuesday afternoon and was a pleasant caller at the News office.
 She was on her way to Adair,
 Oklahoma, to visit with rela- tives, accompanying home her cousin, Ernest Sullivan, who had been visiting in this section. She expects to be absent two or
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Milford Hardin. who had been here visiting with friends, left Friday for his home at Dallas, Texas, where he IS a student in a medical college. He IS son of Eld. Hardin, who a number of years ago was pastor of the Bap- tist church at this place.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Most disfguring skin erup- tions, scrofula. pimples, rashes, etc, are due to impure blood. Burdock Blood Bitters IS cleans ing blood tonic. Makes you clear-eyed, clear-brained, clear skinned.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

W. X. Claypool, of the firm of Harris X Claypool, left Monday afternoon for North ern Kansas on an apple buying expedition. There IS said to be very good crop of apples in that section.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

If a sample copy ot this paper should fall into your hands, we ask you to read 1t and examine 1t carefully. Compare 1t with other newspapers printed m Washington County, and see Ii you don't think it IS about the best paper in the county. If you like 1t we would appreciate your subscription.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Smith, and her mother, Mrs. Roof of this place, have purchas- ed the residence property of Earl Goree in the west part of town. It IS Mrs. Cato's inten- sion to move to Springeale later on to make her home.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Call at The News office and see the handsome piano which The News IS going to give some lady as Christmas present.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Col. NJ. D. Vance left Tuesday afternoon for trip through Carroll and Boone Counties in the interest of the Dodson-Ren- ner Insurance Agency of this place. He expects to be absent for two or three weeks.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02
\ POSITIVE CURE FOR DANDRUFF.

ZEMO stops itching instantly and will cure any case of Dandruff or itching scalp. ZEMO destroys the dandruff germ and prevents falling hair. Itwill give the hair arich glossy color and leave the scalp clean and healthy.
 For sale everywhere. Write for sam- pie, E. w. Rose Medicine Co., St. Louis.
 For sale by w. G. Ownbey.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

J. NJ. Cox has formed part nership with Bob Mickle in the harness making and boot and shoe repairing. Their place of business is up stairs with W. N. Hewitt and Co.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Dr. NJ. T. Beaman, of Doug, las, Kansas, who had been here visiting with his daughter, Mrs. Ward Lane and other relatives. returned Monday to his home.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Fred Reed, son of MT. and Mrs. l.. J. Reed, suffered a brok- en arm at the high school Mon- day morning. He and some of the other boys were at play when he was thrown down, falling on his arm. The break was not very serious.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Mir. and Mrs. F. $. Horton are in Kansas City, Mo-, where they have been for several days, visit ing with a sister of the former whom they had not seen for more than thirty years.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Lee Caudle, who has been op- erating a meat wagon in Spring dale for the past several months, has quit business and expects to leave soon for some point in Ok lahoma where he will conduct a meat market.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Mr. and Mrs. K. T. Ewalt, who had been here visiting with thelr son, ]. $. Ewalt and fani- ly, left Sunday for their home at Great Bend, Kansas.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

The Prodigal Son will be shown in moving pictures at the Auditorium Saturday night. The management say this will be one of the best entertainments vet given.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Mir. and Mrs. H. k. Ellis, of Huntsville, came over Monday on visit to relatives. Mrs. Ellis is sister of Mayor I T. Lane. They returned home Monday. While here Mir. Ellis called and renewed for The News.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Lee Christian has accepted a position in the meat market of Parrott X Brogdon, and he and Mrs. Christian have moved to town. They are occupying the old kensil property near the grammar school building.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

There are many bargains ad- vertised in this paper by Spring dale merchants who want your trade. Look over the paper and then come to Springdale to do your trading.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

A man who will admit he's a liar generally isn't as big one as the fellow who won't.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Mrs. Roland Clark came in Monday from Eureka Springs to visit with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. A. E. Smyer.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

AS will be seen from our twen- ty year news this week. the first frost twenty years ago was on exactly the same date as the first frost this season.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

w. P. Brown and family were up from Fayetteville first of the week visiting Mir. Browns par enos, Mir. and Mrs. $. Q. Brown.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

MT. and Mrs. Walter Sloan, who had been visiting with Mir. and Mrs. Frank White for the past few weeks, left Monday for their home at Statesviile, K. C.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

At the county fair at Fayette- vile next week would be a good place for some lady to secure a lot of subscribers for The News and get big vote on the piano.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Don't pass over the ads. in this paper without reading them. You will find something interest ing in all of them.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Mrs. H. N. Richardson, of Shenandoah, Iowa, who had been here visiting with Mrs. Dr. Per- kins, left for home Monday after noon.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

The first foot ball game of the season will occur at Fayetteville tomorrow Saturday,, when the University eleven will play the Haskell Indians.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Frank Fox came in from Shat tuck, Oklahoma, last week to visit with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Joe Fox.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Mrs. G. H. Giddings arrived home Monday night from Texas, where she was called several weeks ago by the death of her daughter.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Mrs. w. H. Logan, ot Okla homa City, who had been here the guest of Mrs. B. P. Smith, left for home Tuesday afternoon.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Earl Kennan has accepted a position in Dukes jewelry store at Fayetteville.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

One of the most attractive win dow displays ever seen in Spring dale IS that of the Lichlyter News Company.. It would do credit to a city.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

NJ. C. Martin, of the Spring. dale Light and Power Company, left Sunday for Cleveland. Ohio, on business. He was aeeompan- jed by Mrs. Martin, and as Cleveland IS their old home they will take occasion to visit with relatives and friends there. They expect to be absent for a couple of weeks.
 A. J. White left Tuesday night for Corsicana, Texas, to sell apples for Wilson Cardwell and Luke Powell, who are buy ing in Northwest Missouri and in Kansas. Glenn Limbaugh went to Dublin, Texas. several days ago for the same gentlemen, and when they began buying up there they expected to get about fifty cars.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Elmer Reeves left Monday af- ternoon for Rocky Ford, Cobra do, to resume his old position in she beet sugar factory at that place. His wife will remain here.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Working after you have had few glasses of beer in the mid dle of the day is like trying to- work after dinner.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Col. w. c. Vincenheller was out from Fayetteville latter part of last week on business.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

No matter how smart a mans wife thinks he IS he knows he Is a great deal more.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Rev. Beaman and wife, of Washburn, Mo, were down lat ter part of last week visiting with relatives i'll this vicinity. MT. Beaman was a resident of Springdale many years ago.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Do not let anyone tell you that something else is just as good as DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills because there isn't any, thing just as good. Sold by H. A. Daily.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

E. C. Pritehard of Fayetteville was in town Monday on business.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

County fair at Fayetteville Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday and Friday of next week.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Lona Slaughter was over from Goshen first of the week on busi- ness.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

three weeks, and while she is away we will have to do without the Harmon items.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02
Local and Dersonal.

Come to Springdale to do your trading.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

will sell for ten cents each, and can be had at the Lichlyter News Company or at The News office.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02
WHERE TICKETS MAY BE HA

With dollar with of the following merchants whether for merchandise o will beenhed Ito ahcke Famous Mercantile spngde Cash Dry Bros Long id S. Son W F. C Riggs  a H. x Co., C. w IE X Carter C. gene
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

It is only the mistakes of other people that are funny.
The Springdale news., 1908-10-02

Mrs. l.. c. Cato, of Fort
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-04-30
No hlQfe Liquor Licenses for Thai
District.
JUDGE ROBINSON TAxls STAND
Frequent Disorder and Reports of
Sunday Selling a, Place. Near
ccmrtcry Responsible For Deter.
minar'on to Gran, no Licences.

Judge Clarence w. Robinson. of The
Circuit Court, has determined not 10
grant any liquor licenses for the sal.
tcr's creek district in Elizabeth City
county. While the Judge WAS holding
court in Hampton several days ago
he was approached By the proprietor
OF tho Arlington hotel. which Is 10
Gated near the main entrance of The
Grccnlawn ccmtcry. relative to grant.
ing license for that hotel. but The
judge refused to consider the apph-
cation.
Since that time no applications for
licenses for saloons In that district
have been filed in the Circuit Court,
of Elizabeth City county.
Saloons and clubs have fourlshed
near Salters' creek for many years
and there has frequently been consil-
erable disorder in that section as the
result OF the saloons. Besides the
saloons there give considerable an.
noyance to persons visiting Grconlawn
cemetery. This is the case especially
on Sundays. when It Is alleged. liquor
is sold at some of tho saloons.