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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11
NOTHING FAsHIoNABLE.

''She suffers in silence"
well, she never has any save com.
monplace ailments. Can't expect her
to crow over them, Washington
Herald.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11
= CRITICAL

Artist-"This is my best picture.
/ call it st. Agnes And you don't
like it? / am so sorry! May l ask
what your objection is?"
Critical Young Woman-"Her halo
isn't on straight. "-Tit-Bits
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

An American syndicate has estab-
Iished itself at Mukden with the in
tention of buying all the tobacco
raised in that locality and making
1t into cigars and cigarettes. thus
competing with the Japanese cigar
cites
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

Austria's first submarine, 800
ton German-built boat, S 50 con-
structed that a crew of II men
can remain half a day below water
in safety.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

With no companions but Eskimos
and dogs. Albert Harrison, the ex-
plorer, expects next year to travel
by sledge from the delta OF the Mac
kenzie River, in North America, over
the unexplored polar regions OF
Spitzbergen.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11
Barrisonburg Banks On Per Cent

Harr.sonburg. - The three banks
doing business in Harrisonburg an
nounced that on and after April !
the current rate of interest and dis
count will be Increased from to G
Per cent The per cent. rae has
been In force here for more than 10
years. II Is believed that this ac-
ton takes the last of the banks In
Virginia out of the per cent. class
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11
Statesmen WANTED

California ranks first among the
Pacific Coast states in the amount
of electric power generated, with
Washington second and Oregon
third.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

The British Museum, which re-
Gently passed its one hundred and
fiftieth birthday, was originated by
Sir Hans Sloan, who bequeathed his
collections to the government for
100000, about two-fifths of their
cost
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

Hicks CAPUDINE is the best remedy
relieves the aching and feyerishness-cures
the Cold and restores normal conditions. It's
liQuid-enects Immediately. lOc., sc and
Soc, at drug stores.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

Chamelons change color when
moved by anger. excitement, fear,
warmth, cold and death.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

You Will respond very quickly to the Gar
field Tea treatment, for this Natural laxa-
tive corrects constipation, puri6es the blood,
and benefits the entire system.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

Studies in the open air for school
children are advocated by DR.. Alex
ander McAllister, a physician of Cam
den, n. j., for stamping out tubercu-
IOcfc
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11
Every Woman VIII Be Interested.

Bladder or Kidney trouble, and want
pleasant herb cure for woman's ills, try
Mother Gray's Australian Leaf. IL is re
liable regulator. All Druggists so cts. Sam
pie FREE. The Mother Gray Co., lie Roy, N. Y.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

With all its possessions consider
ed, there are six colored persons to
every white in the British Empire.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11
Piles Cured In 0 to "a DAYS.

PsSo Ointment is guaranteed to cure any
Piles IN 8 to II days oEmoney refunded soc.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

About one gallon of fuel alcohol
can be distilled from three gallons
of molasses.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

The German available army NUM-
bers over 100000 men.
B. N. u. II.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

Only One "Bromo QuinIne"
That Is Laxative Bromo Quinine. Look
for the signature of e. W. Grove. Used the
World over to Cure Cold In One Day. 25c.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion Never fails. At druggists.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

II, II, GREEN's soNs, OF Atlanta, Ca, are
the only successful Dropsy Specialists In the
world. See their liberal offer In advertise
ment In another column OF this paper.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

II you suffer from Fits. Falling sickness spass or
have children, friends that DO 50, zay New Dis
covery will relieve them, and all you are asked 70
do Is to send FOR FREE Bottle OF
DIR. Mays Epfloptfc Cure.
IL has cured thousands where everything else
failed. Sent free with directions Express Prepaid
Guaranteed by May Medical Laboratory, under the
National Food and Drugs Act, June SOth 1903. Guar
anty No. 1871. Please give AGE and full address
DIR. w, n. MAY,
o4S Pearl street, New ork City.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

The annual mineral yield Of the
British Empire exceeds $1,O0O,0OO,-
600 in value.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11
For COLDS and GRIP.

About three violent deaths in five
in New York are caused by suicide.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

Whether from Colds. Heat. Stomach OIL
Nervous Troubles. CapUdine will relieve you
It's liQuid-pleasant TO take acts immede
ately Try IL IOc &c and sec at drsS.
stO. eA
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11
HER
PHYSICIAN
ADVISED
Taking Lydia E. PinESham's
Vegetable Compound

Columbus, Ohio. II have taken
lydia u. Pinkham,s XeCetahln Com.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

England's food importations aver
age about SIC for each inhabitant.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

A blight is rotting the tops of
cocoanut buds in Cuba.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

Sixty languages are spoken in Rus
sia..
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

Russia is reported planning 14S.
1877 school houses.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

The Norwegian Army includes q
corps on skates.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11
YEARS OF III.

A Dark Picture TO Look Back Upon.
John Corey, Constable, Attica, N.
Y, says: From September, 1896,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes
Relieved by Murine Eye Remedy.
Compounded by Experienced Physicians
Mnr;ne Doesn;t Sr,ayt. Sootbes H. 'I Pa;,,
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1909-03-11

bananas were first imported mo
Earope from re Canary Islands.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-18
There's a Difference

Little Rock. Ark, Sept. 1S.- Being an editor in Arkansas and then being one in Alabama may s1it some, but k. r. Robbins. for merly an editor of Jorcsboro paper, is authority for the asser- ton that it vii. never suit the person who has once been an edi- tor in Arkansas nor can he be sat isfied until he gets back in Godb country. "I went broke in Ark ansas, said Editor Robbins yes terday afternoon while ealing ou friends at the state house, and then l went ito Florence, A,a."
 ."l started a paper there and 1 have been there a year and l am coming back to Arkansas as soon as can make proper arrange ments. People here used to call Jeff Davis despOt. They ought to get down in Alabama once with Conner. That man has called three special sessions of the legislature, and every one of them for Conner. Give me good old Arkansas every time. wou d rather be in Arkansas broke than in Alabama with money.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-18
Eggs Scarce

Unless all the hens get unusually busy pretty soon the indications are that only the aff,uent vii be able to indulge in such lux uries as eggs this winter. Bidyy has not been doing her duty for several months, it is stated, and n egg famine is feared in conse7 'uence. In many places eggs sod as high as 90 and 60 cents a dozen last winter. It has been impossi- ble to secure many on account Of the cold storage houses this sum- ner so the prospects are far from encouraging.
 So much hot dry weather has affected the egg production here and l understand that the same condition prevails over the state. and in fact throughout most of the country" remarked a Pres- colt produce dealer today. Pack CTS state that they are experienc ing considerable difficulty in se- curing eggs to put in cold storage for use this winter. Anyone for tunate enough to have eggs for sale vii certainly make a big pro- fit on them"
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-18
An Extensive Survey

Mountain Home, Sept. 1S.- An extensive survey of the Norfolk river is being made by the state and government officials.
 The party is at work between Henderson and the mouth of the stream now. It is expected the value of the stream in regard to water power vii be determined by the survey. Work was start ed on White river near Eureka Springs last June. The indica- tions are that only a limited amount of power can be developed commercially on White river and this vii! likely be done with wing dams. w. N. Gladstone, head Of the engineering department at the State University, is in charge of the work.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-18

DeQueen, Sept. 1S.-'George Win ters. an aged inventor who lives near DeQueen has invented a new kind of automobile. He took two bicycles and made motor eye. les out of them through machines Of his own invention. He then joined the two together perfect- ed a steering device and finally succeeded in controlling the speed of the automobile. He now has the finished product which looks crude but which can compete with anything in the country and makes better time over rough roads than fact tory built roadsters
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-18
HaIIey's Comet

Chicago, Sept. IT, For the first time ill "A years, HaEe'ys comet has been observed with the naked eye. The observation was made by Prof. w. $. Burnham of the Yerkes Observatory at Lake Gen. eva on Thursday night. Two pho tographic negatives were taken. The announcement of Prof. Burn hams exploit was made by Prof. Edwin Frost Thursday.
 Prof. Burnham was the first in America to see the comet with the naked eye. unaided by the tel escope, 'said Prof. Frost today.
 ''We said nothing about seeing the visitor the first day because it was partly obscured by a small star and we could not be certain. About three o'clock Thursday morning Prof. Burnham saw the comet and with a camera, manip-' ulated by Oliver J Lee, picked up tn, comet
 "The photos which were taken with two foot reflector showed tht comet as a faint, fuzzy patch. slightly elongated in the south- west. It was about five degrees
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-18
Men Criticized

Lepanto, Sept. 1S.- It seems that to women's progress there is no bar in this part of the coun1 try at any rate as Mii, Dalton Greenwood and Miss Stella Frye have just purchased the entire cot ton and corn crop and the hogs and cattle owned by n farmer near here for $1,7OO. The young women expect to make a good pro it on their investment. A number
 young men are being criticised for letting such valuable finan- ciors struggle through life alone 1t it is also intimatei that it is q matter of choice With the fair SpCcula tors
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-18
Extensions Considered

Nashville, Sept. IT, General superintendent C. w. Dodson of the Memphis Paris & Gulf rail- road states that he, President A. Brown and Secretary Bishop will leave this city next week for Richmond, Ark, and Clarksvilie. Texas, for the purpose of closing up the contracts with those two towns for the extension of the road.
 MT. Dodson stated that if the two places came up to what they have indicated the deal will be closed at once. He stated that the route of the extension from Clarksvi.le has not yet been de- cided upon.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-18
Pardon Granted

Little Rock. Ark, Sept. 1S.- Gov. Donaghey yesver.lay alter- neon pardoned Walter DcLo ch q convict from Columbil county r. wing one year for gran1 l'rceny. DeLoach has servc l-alm ost a year counting hls z )o1 time, being put in the peniteltiary in February. The petition for his r2lcas, was signed by tn, circuit jidg, who presided at thc trial IS wei as a hundred others. They asked the governor to pardon DeLoach and claiming that his reformation was complete.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-18
Industrial Academy Opens

TeYarkana. Sept. 18.-The Un' on Industrial Academy for negro stu- dents vii. open for another year Monday under suspicious cir cumstances. It is expected that the enrolment will be the largest in the history of the institution. The school. is the property of the Ozan District Conference of the Missionary Baptist Church.
 Manual training is a special fea- ture of the school. An elaborate program has been arranged for
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-18

distant from the star Gemionrum. il. the predicted pcs. ton so that
 there can be no mistake as to tho correctness of our discovery. Tho position of the comet was accur~ ately fixed With tho mi rometer.'F
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-18

gatting his squad lined up and the prospects are excellent for a good season of football. Capt. Stanley Philip, Steve Creekmore, the promising quarterback, Red Par ker, Huntley. Orrick and Davis 2"e among the old men back in thH game. Several new men who give promise of doing good work
 are also on hand.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-18
Will Meet Tonight

Pine Bluff, Sept. 1S.- Thomas Green, commander Of the loca camp of Confederates, has cal cd a meeting of the camp for tonight for the purpose of electing dee. gates to the state convention to be held in Little Rock.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-18

the opening Monday, at which a number of prominent white citi zens of the city will speak.
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-18
Preparing for Foot Ball

Fayetteville, Sept 1S.- These are busy days on the gridiron at the University Coach Bezdek is
The Prescott daily news., 1909-09-18
FOR.TAX ASSESSOR

We are authorized to announce c. R. Blake c candidate for Tax Assessor of Nevada County subject to the action of the demo- cratic primaries
The Delta independent., 1909-12-17

you think you could sell 20 acres of my
orchard for SIS, 600? The land man said
he thought he could He was given
permission TO do so, but before he had
time to work up a deal the $40, 900
check came, and another trip was made
to the real estate Office. 81 have con-
cluded not to sell that 20 acres" he
The Delta independent., 1909-12-17
Fruit Storage Facilities.

The storage capacity of Delta county
for fruit has been greatly increased the
past year, but is yet little more than
minimum factor in taking care of a
full crop. While much storage is af-
forded in the big association houses at
Delta, Paonia, Hotchkiss, Austin and
Saxton. yet all their storage combined,
along with their platform capacity for
stacking apple boxes, was taxed to the
utmost this fall at such times as there
was lack of cars for loading.
The additional building of storage
room this year was commendable, but,
with the increased number of acres OF
orchard each year coming into bearing,
it looks like the building of new pack.
ing houses would. of necessity. have t.
be continued from year to year.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-17
What Della County Did in 1909.

Shipped 2300 car loads of fruit-30o
cars more than half of all that was
shipped to market from the state and
still has fruit for market above the
supply saved out for winters use
Raised $500, 600 worth ofsugar beets,
800. 900 worth of alfalfa, like amount
Of wheat and oats, $50, 600 of potatoes,
500, 600 of vegetables, melons and
small fruits. pastured S75O.OOO worth
of stock and mined Is, 900 cars of coal.
1t will be seen that Delta county s
out shipments of resource products
alone will figure approximately 2o,500
carloads.
The apple crop this year alone is
estimated 50. 900, 600 one.
With only one railroad system,
although that be an extensive one. our
coal resources have remained but little
developed and the matter of getting
cars for fruit has been one difficult to
handle.
The demand for more railroad facili-
ties is shown so plainly this year that
other systems are examining the terri
tory and planning to build new lines,
which plans will. we believe, be carried
into early effect
In all ways Delta county has done
herself proud this year. She has en-
joyed big crops along all lines and has
had high priced markets "a combina-
ton that is hard to beat.
AS to quality of her products, the
numerous premiums awarded wherever
exhibited. amply attest. Not only
this, but, on their average merits they
have won worldwide fame.
As to improvements, very much has
been accomplished during the year.
both on farms and in the towns. On
the farms many fine homes have been
built. In the towns business blocks
and residences have been erected by
the scores.
Thousands of acres of new trees have
been planted New irrigation dist lets
have been formed, new canals dug and
much new territory brought und cul-
tivation Much good road work has
been done, new bridges have been
completed, new storage and packing
houses have been built and rapid fire
of improvements kept up. During the
year the population of the county has
increased, upon conservative e-timate,
25 per cent.
This speaks of prosperity almost
unparalleled ed-certainly rare when it is
considered that the propress made is
permanent and not of the transient
kind which quick growth communities
usually represent.
Here proportionate future growth is
assured. Property advances must and
will go right on. much as they have
done in the past.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-17
Descriptioe Frenzy
Us. Conservatism.

Much of the matter sent out by COM
mercal bodies. realty dealers and allied
boosters, has been received by the more
conservative readers abroad as wild
array of descriptive fiction.
On the ground, however, this has
been disproven as applied to Delta
county. No statements sent out, even
though they may have appeared vision
ary when first published, will any more
than reach up to the facts as demon
strated by the present years crops.
II land was said to be worth thou
sand dollars an acre, We have had
orchard crops yielding that amount per
acre this year.
II good farm lands were said to be
worth $3.50 an acre. the crops harvested
from them will go to show that they
will pay good interest on twice that
value.
The crops from these patches Of
% exaggerated land" amount to millions
of dollars this season, for which the
goods have been delivered and the
money received.
From 40 acres of apples. in more than
one case, the crop has been sold this
fall for s25, 900. Is not that pretty
good returns for 40 acres?
The raisers of sugar beets, potatoes,
alfalfa. grains and the ordinary crops,
get from their land $40 to $l5J per
acre. while melons and vegetables have
paid as high as $3.50 per acre in sea-
sons crop, and small fruits and berries
q thousand dollars or more per acre. Is
land high at $3.50 per acre which will
pay for itself in from one to three
years crops?
or course all land is not so high in
price. We are speaking of improved
lands with satisfactory water rights.
And back of all this. the owners of
such land are not seriously hunting for
buyers. Some are willing to sell pro-
vided they can get price which suit, $
them, while mony do not care to Sell at
all. They have good thing and know
it. and there is no good reason why they
should sell.
And so, my dear Eastern skeptic,
don't worry any over the situation.
Come out and see Us If you wish, and
we'll show you good time. and our
farmres won't force you to buy the
: land they would little rather keep.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-17
DeLtd's Stock Interests
of Great Importance.

Along with her many other great re-
sources may be mentioned the live
stock interests of Delta county.
The supply of cattle being below the
beef demand, prices are growing higher,
which, though it may make the face of
the consumer wear a gloomy look,
serves to brighten that of the grower,
and the extensive herd owners of this
county see ahead better profits than
for number of years. There is one
thing to mar the happiness of feeders
the price of hay-but that again gives
additional joy to the man who owns
land on which he raises alfalfa.
Hogs, too, are high, and while Delta
county does not raise nearly so many
as she should, some fine pork is pro-
duced both for the home use of grow
ers and a considerable amount finds its
way to local markets.
The horse industry is also a paying
one, the demand insuring good prices,
while the conditions for breeding and
raising are as ideal as anywhere.
The sheep industry is limited in this
county. Delta has some wealthy sheep
owners but their flocks are mostly pas
tured outside of the county.
Poultry of all kinds does well. Fine
breeds are toibeifound on almost every
farm.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-17
Delta a Manufacturing Field.
BRICK AND TILE.

BRICK AND TILE.
Among Delta factories now are an
up to-date pressed brick establishment
turning out beautiful building brick
made of the ground and compressed
strong shales which have won a reputa-
tion as the best and handsomest brick
made. They are burned to an amber r
and white and to the hardness and
glossy finish of fire brick.
FIGURING MILLS.
The wheat raised here is manufac-
tured into best grades of flour at the
Delta mills. which have the most mod
ern equipment and are in skillful hands.
ARTIFICIAL ICE.
The Delta ice factory. owned and
operated by the Delta Ice & Mercantile
company, make splendid crystal pro.
duct, supplying in summer seasons the
needs of the city. In the ice plant
building has also been established an
extensive bottling works, where soda
waters are manufactured and bottled
for the trade, this department being
owned and operated by John C. Murphy.
ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT.
The electric light plant, owned by the
Delta Electric Light Company, supplies
the city with its lighting system and is
constantly adding improvements. 1t
has now one of the best equipments OF
any city of the size in the West.
IRON FouNDRL.
In addition we have busy little
foundry, owned and operated by Peter
Mundry. which handles large amount
of work each year.
COOP FACTORY FIELD.
Delta offers a good field for different
manufacturing enterprises. Among
them beet sugar factory. one or mors
canning factories, alfalfa mills anC
other ventures. and those interested
are invited to make investigation.
The Delta independent., 1909-12-17
This Christmas Number.

1t has been the idea of the publisher
to make this Christmas number one of
information for readers not acquainted
with the country, as we'll as descrip-
tive and statistical number. With this
in view we have tried to touch briefly
all matters of interest in the whole
county. If you do not find the particu-
lar information you want in one article,
look for it in another.