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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27
EXTRAORDINARY INCREASE N
FARM LANDS,
SOUTHERN ALBERTA Is
MIGHTY GOOD COUNTRY"

No stronger or better evidence can
be given of the merits of a country
than that which comes from the testf-
mony OF the settler who has deter
mined to succeed Thisr is why we
reproduce the following letter, which
speaks for itself. These people were in
duced to go to Western Canada
through the solicitation of a Canadian
Government agent, who secured for
them the low railway rates.
Carmangay, Alta. Canada, 12-15'08.
Mr.. c. ]. Broughton, Canadian Gov
eminent Agency, 135 Adams Street.
Chicago: We had audacity enough to
tackle the proposition of buying four
sections OF land In Southern Alberta,
thirty miles east of Clairsholm and
heading up on the Little Bow, and our
two boys each got homestead ad-
joining. We fenced three sections and
the two homesteads, and built a house,
barn, corrals and granary, and have
since enlarged some of these build
ings. We have broken 200 acres of
land, which has been sowed to oats
and wheat. During the severe winter
Of two years ago the winter wheat
killed out somewhat, and our crop
yielded only ten bushels to the acre,
but the spring wheat went "a bushels
to the acre. In this country we must
be prepared for storms and cold, at
times 20 to 80 below zero, yet on the
whole the winters are mild; and while
there are exceptional crops, it is fair
to say that the average farmer can
depend ON having a yield in average
years of from 20 to 25 bushels to the
acre for spring wheat; and winter
wheat in our immediate neighborhood
yields from 25 to 80 bushels to the
acre on the average.
We have now quite a bunch of
horses, over so in all, about $50 sheep,
after having sold 140 for mutton this
fall. We have 20 head of pure bred
registered Shropshire, which are
worth $40 each. The average price
received for mutton sheep was $500
and a little over. Pork brings and
6 cents a pound. We have about 80
head Of cattle on our ranch now.
and last winter they picked their en-
tire living from our pasture, running
to the straw stacks for shelter at night.
THE increase of land values has
been extraordinary. Our land four
years ago cost us a little less than
$500 an acre. We have sold one Sec
ton for $500, but we would not sell
any more for less than $500 per acre,
as we expect the railroad within four
miles of our ranch within the next Is
months. Southern Alberta of West
ern Canada is mighty good country
for any man or woman who loves outdoor
life. and who wants to get good re-
turns for their labor and investment.
I'VE have been pleased with our
treatment from the Canadian Govern
ment, and can heartily commend South
ern Alberta as a splendid country In
which to locate.
yours very truly,
(Signed)
JAMES s. AINsLIE AND SONS"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27
HoW'S This?

We oief One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
~ Of Catauh that cannot be cured By HAM
CAtarro Cure.
FL. CHENEY CO.. Toledo. o.
We. the undermined. have known r. J. Cheney
ne the last Is years and believe him perfectly hon.
cradle IN all business transactions and financially
able 70 carry out any obligations made by hin nrm.
WAlDIso. KISNAH q MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists Toledo. o.
Hairs CEtarrh Cure b taken internally Acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of ths
system Testimonials sent tree. Price rs cents psf
bottle Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27
camphor as Mediclne.

As medicine camphor Is invaluable
II used judiciously. II six or ten drops
are taken on lump Of sugar when
sneezing starts. bad cold In the head
can often be checked. This dose should
not be repeated closer than an hour
apart. Be sure that it agrees with
you.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27
And He Probably Did.

what can / do" roared the fiery
orator. when / see my country going
to ruin, when l see our oppressors'
hands at our threats. strangling us.
and the black clouds Of hopelessness
and despair gathering on the horizon
to obliterate the golden sun Of pros
perity? What, / ask. can l dor
"Sit down." shouted the audience.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27

Peruna Drug Co., Columbus, Ohio.
gentlemen: l have used Peruna
and find that it cannot be equaled as
tonic, as well as q cure for coughs,
colds and eatarrh.
You are authorized to use nv
photo with testimonial in any pub
LEGATION.
Joseph H. Chase,
eo4 Tenth St., Washington, D. C.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27

WHY suffer with eye troubles, quick re.
lief by using PETTITS EYE SALVE, Csc.
All druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27
iMPuDENcE PERsoN.FIEp.

Robert Rustler-What did you say
was the title of your new song9
Successful Chorus LADY, call 1t
The Proposal"
Robert Rustler-And the key?
Successful Chorus Lady-B minor.
Robert Rustler-B mine-eh? How
would you like to change it for a key
In A fat?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27

A happy medium ought to make
good at spiritual seance.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27

Itch cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27

The rule ip a prohibition stat,
seems to be bar none"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27

Less than a pint Of whisky may
make a peck of trouble.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27

Why is 1t that the divorce suit Of
one Of her friends interests the aver
age woman more than her own mar
rage?
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27

The words coined in the mint do not
increase our vocabulary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27

That Is LAXATIVE BROMO QUtNINR Iook So,
the signature of K w. CROW. Used the World
over to Cure Gold In One Day. Nc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27
For Colds and crIup-capudine.

The best remedy for Gripp and Colds ID
Hicks Capudine. Relieves the aching and
feverfshness. Cures the coid-Headaches
also. It's LQuid-Effects immediately-l0.
Is and Soc at Drug Stores
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27
iTcHEo FOR TWELVE YEARS.

Eczema Made Hands and Feet Swell,
Peel and Get Raw-Arms Affected,
Too-Gave Up All Hope Of Cure.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27
Exactly.

Exactly.
His wife's beauty and grace keeps
him hypnotized."
Then he's one of those fellows who
lead q charmed life."-Exchange
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27
Jamaica Ginger output.

The ginger grown in Jamaica COM
mands more than double the price of
any other. Under favorable conditions
an acre will produce as much as 1000
pounds. During the last fiscal year
about 100000 pounds was exported
from that island.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27

important to Mothers.
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27

A man never realizes how silly his
love letters are until he hears some
of them read in court.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1909-02-27

The more girl smiles the less she
means It,
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-12-11
No FIattery for Him.

my tombstone ought to tell the
TRUTH" He said. Folks thought him
daffy. because he wished an epitaph
Devoid OF epitafy Kansas CITY
Times.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-12-11
Not All Of Them.

A Washington man, while visiting
a friends place In Virginia, became
much interested in his experiments
In fruit cutter. one day the place.
was making the rounds OF the place,
being in charge Of the friends young
daughter OF ten, who acted as guide.
This tree seems 20 be loaded with
apples" observed the WashingtOnian.
yes. sir" assented the little girl,
father says this is a good year for
apples"
81 am glad 20 hear that" said the
visitor. Are add your trees as full OF
apples as this One?"
mo, SIR explained the girl, only
the apple trees The Interior
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-12-11
Wanted

Shippers of oranges and grapefruit
to get in touch with Britton & Cog
gin, commission merchants, Norfolk,
Va. Reference: National Bank Of
Commerce. Seaboard Bank. We are
in no way connected with any other
firm here. Write US today.
The San Mateo item. (San Mateo City, Putnam County, Fla) 189?-19??, 1909-12-11
Sac Made a Name For HIm.

Mrs. Benham-Many a man owes
his success I'm life 20 his wife.
Benham-Yes, Adam would never
have been heard from II Eve hadn't
given him the apple.-Smart Set.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27

public service corporations and to provide for such being
made under general laws only
Ii 1t the intent OF the Wright bill deprive cities
right to dispose OF franchises according
holders charters and possible for
the paramount law all the structures laid
The Call would be amply justified
1t appears however according to the best legal authority
available that the Legislature by the of
amendment to the Broughton other deprive the
legislative body chartered city of the privileges granted
such body the charter The people derive
the right to adopt reeholder charters Such charters approved
by majority vote both houses of the legislature become
paramount law touching all things municipal The that
Wright good lawyer and have known the legislature
could amend reeholde charters by BILL itself
question OF intent The further fact that aside
OF intent the bill could work the evils suggested the
mind by its ample reutation of the
the by The Call and other newspapers
In simple but further justice Senator Wright should be
said that neither he any other has requested
gesed that The Call correct its 1t the purpose of this
do injustice The Call did
unnentional 1t offers such eparaon
effected by that frank apology which this newspaper
to make when it is in
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27
THE SMART SET

7-HE engagement was announced
yesterday afternoon of Miss Bes-
sic Louise Dichman and Lieuten-
ant Thurman Harrison Bane of
the Fourteenth cavalry, y. s. a. The
news was told at an informal tea
given by Miss Dichman at the home
of her cousin. Mrs. A. w. Bryant, In
Washington street. The bride elect is
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Dichman and niece of Mrs. George
j. Bueknall She has travelled a great
deal and has a voice of exceptional
promise. She has appeared at con-
certs in this city since her return
from abroad. She is an accomplished
linguist, speaking French, German and
Italian, and a brilliant stage career
was predicted for the talented girl
had she chosen to turn her attention
to operate work.
Lieutenant Bane is a popular officer.
who was a graduate at West Point
with the class of 07 and has been
stationed at the Presidio for two
years. He is the son of the Rev. and
Mrs. A c. Bane. formerly .of San Jose
but now making their home in this
city. The wedding will be an event of
the midsummer and in the autumn the
couple will sail for the Philippines.
Mrs. w. r. C1uness Jr. entertained
yesterday afternoon at a tea given at
her home in Washington street in
compliment to Miss Daisy Kynnersley,
an attractive eastern girl. who has
recently come to make her home in
this city. The affair was quite. in
formal and the guest list limited to
the nearest friends of the hostess.
Mrs. Cluness was assisted in receiving
her guests by Mrs. John Metcalfe Miss
Edith Metcalfe, Miss Mabel Cluness
and Mrs. j. p. Martin.
Mrs. Ira Pierce entertained the mem
bers of a seat club yesterday at her
home in jackson street and the guests
enjoyed a pleasant hour at cards, fol-
lowed by tea, to which several addi-
tional guests were hidden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred S. Tubbs sailed
yesterday on the Siberia for Japan
and Will pass the summer travelling in
the orient A number of friends as
sembled at the dock to wish them bon
voyage.
Miss Cherry Bender was hostess at
an Informal tea given at her home in
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27

Union street recently. The affair was
quite informal, and was in the nature
of farewell. as Miss Bender sailed
for Honolulu yesterday accompanied
by Miss Eda Beronio and Mrs CASTOR
Ashe. The trio will pass month or
more in the islands.
Mr. and Mrs. j. j. Moore Of Bur
lingame entertained yesterday at a
luncheon given at the st. Francis.
Among the guests who enjoyed the af-
fair were Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas East
land and Mrs. r. P. schwerin.
Mr.. and Mrs William Thomas enter
tanned last evening at a delightful card
party and supper given at their apart
ments in the st. Francis for a score of
guests. Among those who enjoyed the
hour at cards were:
Belshaw McMullin
hr. and Mrs. Robert Mr. and Mrs Charles
Irving Bentley Farquharson
Mr., and Mrs. Charles Mrs. Edgar Preston
Mr. and and Mrs. Fred 'A'r'aA "heiah
Pickering
Miss Maud Wilson entertained yes
terday at an informal tea given at her
home in Washington street in compIi-
ment to Miss RWh Richards of Santa
Barbara, who is guest at the home
OF the III. H. Bancrofts.
Mrs. Henry L. Dodge was the compli-
mented guest at the luncheon given
recently by Mrs. John A. Darling. The
affair was one of the most enjoyable
of the Lenten season, since it was
largely a reunion of friends. The table
decorations were violets and daffodils
with a touch of green in the spring
like adornment. Among the guests in
vited to meet Mrs. Dodge on this oc
casion were: :
Mrs. Fl. W. Seal Mrs John Borgs
Mrs. u. I. kipp- Mrs Charles Deeriny
ATS = 9. Bigelow Mrs. Samuel Blair
MIS- William Giselnaul Mrs. Daniel Earl
MIS-. francis j. Heney Mrs. William Watson
sirs. William A. LangelNrs. Thomas Dozier
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank J. Mackey Of
Chicago entertained at an informal
luncheon given yesterday at the st
Francis. Among the guests at the table
were Mr.. and Mrs Crawford Hill of
New York, Charles de Young and Mrs.
George T. Camsfon.
Mrs. Henry Payot leaves for Paso
Robies early this morning, having been
ordered there by her physician on ac
count Of an attack of grin
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27
PRIZE OFFERED FOR MOST
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN STATE

The offers prize
photo beautiful Young
in the of California.
1t desired make the celebration of San Fran
bay by Gaspar de Portols governor California
statewide affair." the photos
of its beautiful young this committee
All young should competition both from, nor
and for the selected will
used model for drawing be
California and will world over
The competition will close Friday executive com
all right publish photos in newspapers a. i
may proper.
Mark the and address plainly photos and
festival rooms es93s pb.
building San Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27
Huntington Mansion
viii Be Show Place


=. he
m DC ono" fiace building site of the old
Sho home he will have the California The building
looms as large good sized hotel and from commands Of
Catalina and the nghbrhood of SOOO and
VIII be Huntington will which
the most valuable in the which he has
adding collection
purchasing the library wealthy
editions This library will be housed t
which will be collection
estimated at 1east$
Huntington defagabe paintings
Europe buying fine paintings for and these will be brought from New
York and placed the San Mano collections
mand fire proof
Famous decorators have been employed in London finish interior
a
work alone will a
The gardens will beauty
Busch OF Pasadena Huntington
the world
100000 has been expended plants alone.
OF all the beautiful gardens in the charming the English
garden the beautiful
old English
gardens OF Evelyn Roses from land There
abors tri
den in the World
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27

Japan has officially denied that If
has any spies in the United States.
The incident, therefore, is closed.
Roosevelt has told the captain of
the Hamburg that he is a good tree
frog. Here is chance for the nature
takers TO get even.
Marie Dressler says that the only
funny people in England are iii parlia-
ment. London suffragettes probably
will agree with her.
An Oakland woman horsewhipped
her husband because he sued for a
divorce: Thus the unluckys spouse
is beaten before he fairly gets into
court.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27
Record Time Made
by Writer of Play

Family produced by Henry Miller Powers
Davis made record writing this play
the senographs hands
able shape submitted Henry Miller who
agreed produce it. The
good has her family There
piece
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27

mat arm OF he service lhis IS the way the Oregonian
Washington the objection
bateshlps the
although
will be pink
A''i
The
the
OF all
forget that there such provision IS made
facilities
and that the
root when rained and found need
If the scale appropriations the navy is to be
maintained provision must be made for adequate docyard
odons on the Pac coast These the only which
there the fante possibility conflict If there is none here
then need no baesps Of Half cruisers would
fulfill all actual needs
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27
lmpertinent Question No. 96
What Is Justice !?

For the most original wite this questionable
briefer the beer-Ihe Call will pay FIVE DOLLARS.
For the next five The Call will pay ONE DOL
LAR EACH Pnze winning will be printed next
Wednesday and checks mailed the winners at once Make
your answer short and SEND 1T ON A POSTAL
GARD to
IMPERTINENT QUESTIONS
THE. CALL
to a spring ETatss
p1zeto o y. d. ourths hstet.clty
devils best o the world nd the flesh
pFz ito fuiam Bradwa oakland
An orchard garden and ribbon counter chop sueyed
ri o s. ash hngon sreetc
a distortion and an
prize to +. ORel uernevne.
The bushel basket under which is 17h+
Roseve veIsueet Brkeler
That which makes daughters
pity father" - -.
81 A San Carlos san Mateoc county
A roof garden.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27
The Insider
Philanthropy Marks
Sale to Uncle Sam

by other light at
the luncheon Darwin Kingsley president or the New YORK NE
insurance the St Francis
Rola Watt limited at the affair by openly
doubling the ability who agent Tor the Van
derbt sold United States treasury
the the site had been
linquished for a surprisingly low
That correct Magee said genaly but it reflection on me-
advised Mrs Vanderbilt accept offer because it
$4,000 too low, but
Well Mr. Mage she said. we'll the $4,000 TO the
government other philanthropic institution
"And she did That's all
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27
GridirOn Hero Saves
Two Small FiIipin0S


r. -, -.c. years a gidiron a
~" 'A1A" THPlnoS University California,
hero IN real life Mini graduated from college with his
elimination OF college which an
athletesand after studying law the Philippines
entered the conabuay lieutenant he
but that the framework 0
cOgan of
consabes along the bank OF which
which OF heroics be- The
the afternoon
face Mini
attached the bobbng heads He Fipnos
drowning.
For his Little Mini highly by his
superior
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27
Machine
Politics in
Los Angeles

the dive keepers the tendeon and all the forces that make
Tor corrupt politics behind the socialist candidate
know nothing OF the personal merits dement's OF that
candidate 1t is sufficient that he acceptable Parker
machine which sometimes republican sometimes democratic and
occasion socialist anything else control OF government
The situation unlike that which aligned the political
machine in San Francisco behind Doctor ODonnel for
complete abandonment OF principle coupled with appeal
to the baser
It may be that Parr hitherto prosperous political industry
Los Angeles suffered check from the Indictment of of his
aids and the timely flight OF others who have found
seek retirement the border In political the
emen given to the quality Of Parer support likely
prove advantageous.
Parker has been riding for fall The exposures OF the past
month have been destructive They have people
Los Angeles how their government carried whom
controlled The people have had useful lesson in politics
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27
Note and Comment

We may be divided over the exact
manner in which to pronounce. Por-
tola, but we are united in our deter
minaton to make every one pro-
nounce the festival bowling success.
Controller Nye refused to pay the
claim of Dr. Montgomery for having
visited Senator Black at Palo Alto.
Nye evidently holds that while the
direct primary is a good thing he is
not
Castro announces that he will re-
turn to Venezuela because he believes
that the country needs him. 1t may
be, however. that the use to which his
fellow citizens put him when he
comes back will make him sorry he
spoke.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27

nominally democratic were aligned in the
recall campaign behind the socialist candidate.
Harper has confessed that Walter Parker
made him mayor and later unnade him. Then,
having used Harper and thrown him away
Ike q squeezed lemon Parker nroceeded to
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27

Its functions are ceremonial and nothing more
except for the occasional use Of a cruiser te
keep order in the Caribbean region For all
the good that the navy is ever likely to do OF
the Atlantic the nation might very well save
the Dorfenfnns exnerdit11res ,nc,.r ;,,r..rrol l.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27

that IS certain to carry US over the hard places
If we have had, perhaps, a little more than
our share in San Francisco Of the rocky road
that condition has i'll nothing allayed or
danipened the indonlitable spirit OF the folks.
As Mr.. Redding said at the Portola bananet.
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27

It means something when together for joyous
bid our countymen and share We shall be glad
them and have plenty show 1t dsnantled
that ask them newest and hand
city the world buided from ground up three years
1t IS d record that history parallel anywhere
We have IN San Francisco, Mr. Reddng said some
thing which Tor want OF more description may be
the carnival spirit 1t spirit OF horse play fun
with strong infusion OF brains naturally
TO entertain and amuse with joyous hospitality.
This ground for the whole one for all
and all Tor Mr. Macarthur put occasion and
inspiration forget the and come together
Loyalty for the good.
The latcstrng OF San Francisco The are thrown
wide Come and and the Spaards say house is
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27

ME queer logic that keeps the American navy in the Atlant
inspires derisiOn the mind OF the Portland Oregonian
the OF
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27

ME cynical politics of the Organization" called illus
traed striking by the situation Los Angeles.
ceced IIarne aaxor the CITY on ticket
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27

Dll 4o/ introduced and passed by Senator
Leroy A. Wright OF San Diego.
The Call hastens to make such amends
as It may to senator who is, and always has
been, held III the highest esteem by this news
paper Indeed, The Calls criticism of a
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27

viii be said OF Cafonians said OF the
English that tley take their pleasures invncible
OF this
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27

Senate Bill
No. 467

measure which it believed be vicious accompanied by
renewed expressions of personal regard for Senator Wright
Thanks proyiso apparently wholly unnecessary in purely
curative the Wright bill appeared take from
boards supervisors of chartered cities the right grant franchises
The San Francisco call., 1909-03-27

CCORDlNG the unanimous opinion numerous connetent
legal authorities The Call and its CONTEMPORARIES
in their vigorous adverse criticism Of senate