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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26

A late Boston report to the effect that the Readville track had passed to n new syndicate and will be used for an agricultural fair with half-mile track for racing, caused no surprise among trotting men in this city who had known for long time that An drew Welch had his plans made in that direction. Ii has not been deffn- ftely decided to do away with the mile track, which may remain and keep Readville in the big line on the same plan as Charter Oak park, Hartford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
"JAS. H. FINDER"

Means leadership in the optical world leadership gained by scientific lens grinding and expert eye-glass frame adjusting. 306 N Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-26
GRAND RAPIDS CLUB
 FIRST NAMES DATE Week of July 12 Date of Big
 Meeting SYSONBY'S FAME IS SURE Skeleton of Famous Horse Mounted In Museum of National History in New York--Harry Payne
 Whitney Big Winner
sYsoNBY's FAME IS SURE
BY JAMES DocKERALL

New York, December 25.-(Special.)- The Driving club of Grand Rapids Mich, has the distinction that may at tach to the announcing the first date and early closing programme of an important harness meeting for 1911.
 The officials selected the week of July IS as their date for the meetins' independently of any racing circuit to be organized later. and elected Secre- tnry Homer J. Kline to be present at the annual meeting of the Great West ern circuit.
 This early and prompt move of Grand Rapids horsemen is one of the most interesting events in connection with harness racing next seasan and IS bound to attract much attention.
 The question which will interest rac- ing men from now to the assignment of dates in both leading circuits Grand and Great Western-is whether the Detroit Driving club, under Its new mana cement, will be able to freeze out Grand Rapids from the harness racing map by interfering with the meeting at the latter point. an effort which has been made puDilC SlHSe tiiC SiN9S VI racing last fall.
 The Furniture City Driving club Is new addition to mile-track racing, its initial meeting being held in 1908 and its second last year, but in both events it made such a fine impression that it can safely undertake an independent meeting with assurance of success.
 The Detroit people will bring about every possible influence to force the stewards of the Grand circuit to admit the Windsor. Ont, track into member ship and allow it a date during the same week selected by Grand Rapids the purpose being not only to interfere with the Furniture City event, but use the Canadian meeting as a sort of cur tain raiser for the big line as has been done for many years past. and thus in- sure the opening of the Grand circuit at Detroit.
 The present sentiment is to adhere to the route of last year, namely, start St Terre Haute, tn ence to Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Detroit and Cleveland, and as Indianapolis track managers have shown their readiness to fill last years date of Terre Haute, the demand for the same plan as last year appears to be general.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
Orange and Lemon Acreage-Ample Water Supply
Town of Riato Has Growing Population with All
Advantages of Larger Cities in Educational and
Other ConvenienceS and Comforts of Life

ment of orange groves. OF late years,
however. lemons have been given more
attention and many orchards are COM
ing into bearing, while large acreage
is being planted.
The Increase of the duty on lemons
has given the citrus fruit grower an
additional incentive to raise lemons
When the grower obtains the full bene-
fit of the increase of IA cents per
pound. the result will be distinctly
noticeable The market is so good.
however, for this fruit, that even with
out the benefit of a duty on lemons
of that amount. the grower is assured
of n good profit.
Many of the planters now coming INTO
the district are making assurance doub-
ly sure of getting full returns by plant
ing both oranges and lemons, q plan
that is generally considered as wise.
Grapefruit too, offers the grower who
wants variety, a remarkably good field.
The grapcfruit groves of the Rialto
district have given astonishingly good
returns, and consequently more acre.
age is being planted
SOME RESULTS
Land around Rialto for citrus fruit
growing can Oe purchased from ZOO 10
$3.50 an acre with water rights, but this
is only a fraction of the valuation
placed on bearing orange groves. n
value of $2500 an acre has been placed
on some of the older groves. One grove
of twenty acres, held at $0O,OOO, last
year yielded 12,411 boxes of fruit. One
seasons crop, therefore, gives an al
most unbelievable percentage on the
valuation OF the grove.
As a consequence OF this condition
the country surrounding Rialto is oe-
ing rapidly developed. Expert orange
and lemon growers, attracted by the
assurance of Il perfect water supply
and a rich soil where the citrus fruit
growing mas passed the experimental
stage, are purchasing land and plant
ing their own groves Salarled men,
looking to the future, are buying young
planted groves and are having them
cared for until they reach maturity,
with the expectation of then taking
charge and making their homes on
their land, while eastern investors are
locating III the district in large num-
bers.
Rialto's future is dependent upon the
citrus fruit industry; in the Rialto
section the growing of this fruit, un-
hampered By pests and lack of water
seems dependent only upon the indus
try of the growers With such a pros
pect the year of 1911 holds n bright
promise for the little town under the
shadow of the mountains and the Ter
tile lands surrounding it.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25

Fontana ranch. four miles west Of the
town of Rialto. Here every branch or
farming on a large scale can be seen.
1t is IA typical California ranch, COM
pletc down to the smallest uetallS.
The stable of PcrCherOn stations Is
famous on the Pacific coast. y herd
of 1000 Poland China and Berkshire
hogs is maintained. The details of
summer fallowing. of planting grain
by the hundreds Of acres, of ploWinG
with a mammoth steam traction en-
ginc, can be seen at the proper season.
The nursery with its thousands or
citrus. shade and ornamental trees Is
worth a visit. Here practical expert
mental work is being carried forward
in many directions. Cotton is being
grown and the results noted for the
future, and other plants which prom
ise good returns are cultivated and
experimental with.
The visitor can see the young orange
trees planted out last spring and the
preliminary preparations to plant 1000
more acres to citrus fruits.
RIALTO FRUIT
The Rialto section is perhaps not
so well known as Redlands and River
side, but that fact has not kept it
from making a record in the shipment
u llulls y lpitil VI 1i'u N'ii i''N''''' ANP
resenting $1,O27 ,600.75, was shipped last
season from the six Ralto packing
houses. The town has the record of
being the second largest citrus fruit
shipping point between Los Angeles
and san Bernardino. which brings it
to the front when it is remembered that
there are number of places which
are generally considered very heavy
shipping points in that district
Rialto fruit has a deserved record
for keeping, due, according to many, to
the quality of the soil. which is a silt
and decomposed granite, and the fact
that the absence of scale in the district
does not neceSsitate the washing of
the fruit before packing.
The Rialto sweet variety of
oranges also has a record of its own,
having brought the highest and second
highest prices in the auction of last
year. This season the citrus fruit crop
will probably reach the mark of 1900
cars. The holiday trade this season
was feature and many carloads We're
shipped late in November and early in
December for the Christmas trade. The
oranges ripened early, showed excel
lent color and were remarkably sweet.
LEMON CULTURE
While the growing of lemons has not
been exactly neglected, as shown by
the record of 200 carloads shipped last
season, the greater number of growers
have put their attention to the develop
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25

BY an immense concrete system of
conduits and pipes the Fontana Water
company conducts the water from
Lytle creek to the points where it is
distributed over the citrus fruit lands.
Water boxes are placed at the head
of every twenty acres. which divert
the water to the various tracts. Miles
Of base line have been constructed,
and more miles of laterals, in order to
thoroughly cover every point. The
company has now established its own
plant for the manufacture of cement
piping and in future will build its own
lines for extensions.
The Fontana company has n guar
anteed water title. something that few
other companies can claim, and with
its perfect gravity system for dstribu-
ton has 4 complete system unparal-
leled in the west.
RANCH WORK
one Of the most interesting trips to
be taken in the district is that to the
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25
Riato Section Has Scored High Record in the Line
of Shipment of Citrus FruitS-Actve
Development in Progress

With q climate which Will compare
favo~ably with any other section Of
Southern California; rich soil which
is wealth laden; water, the prime re-
quisite in the development of any sec
ton: progressive business men and
with capital and faith, the Rialto sec
ton has made rapid, almost wonderful
strides in the last year I'm horticulture,
industry and commerce Nestled in
rich valley in the shadow of the san
Bernardino mountains. Rialto is one of
the prettiest and most progressive little
towns adjacent to Los Angeles. Sur
rouL hg it on every hand are great
groves of oranges and lemons, and
beyond a few miles human endeavor is
bringing still other citrus lands under
cultivation, making them tributary to
the little town.
The Rialto section has every natural
advantage to make for its prosperity.
Not one Of the advantages is being
neglected, and the future bids fair to
be much more prosperous than the
past.
RIALTO, THE TOWN
Rialto. the town, has population
Of 1900 people. It has all Of the modern
conveniences for the population. ~
has schools and churches. Il chamber
of commerce, progressive business men.
social clubs and all of the hundred
and one things which go to make life
pleasant.
The town is pretty, not in the sense
that most little towns have a charm
for the dwcller of the city, but the
charm of Rialto is all its own. The
residences are of modern construction.
most of them on the bungalow order.
with palms and pepper trees. flowers
and gardens The setting is ideally
Californian, with orange and lemon
groves surrounding, backed by the
mountains in the distance. The busi-
ness buildings are substantial and at
tractive. Wide streets. well kept, add |
to the attractlveness of the place.
Rialto is ffty-siX miles east of Los |
Angeles and four miles from San Ber-
nardino. The Santa Fe maintains an /
excellent service which practically |
amounts to interurban so far as Los |
Angeles and nearby cities are con .
Cerned.
The town is 1900 feet above sea level.
with a gradual northward ascent of
100 to 150 feet to the mile toward the
mountains.
GOOD BUSINESS FACILITIES
The Rialto section is first and fore
most a citrus fruit section. Upon this
industry practically everything de-
pends. trip through the section will
pe convincing that Rialto could not
have been better ADAPTED to the nro~
uuctlon of oranges and lemons if an .
expert in the growing OF those fruits .
hah been given unlimited power to |
nave laid out the plan to suit himself
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25

Six large packing houses, located
close to the railroad tracks, and fully
equipped, care for the packing and
shipping of the fruit as it comes from
the groves.
Rialto has all of the ordinary busi-
nesses to cater TO the public, such as
grocery stores, meat markets. hotels
etc. In addition there is n telephone
exchange, an electric light company,
the Lytle Creek Improvement com
pany and the Fontana Development
company.
The home offices of the Fontana De-
velopmcnt company are AT Rialto, but
the company also maintains other Of
fees at Los Angeles and San Bcrnar-
dino, The company has a 16, 6,000-acre
ranch in the district q part of which
has been suhdiyided into tracts for
orange and lemon growing. and with
ample water rights for the land it is
rapidly settling a large area with the
best class of hortculturists.
The same company is also extensive
ly engaged i'm farming and stock rails
ing, having a famous stable of Per
CherOn horses and a herd of the finest
hogs. The FOntana company is doing
an extensive work in the permanent
development of the districts water
supply.
The First National bank Of Rialto
was founded in 1905, ana although Il
comparatively young institution has
the confidence of the people. and its
deposits are large. 1t occupies sub
stantidl building on Riverside avenue.
The chamber of commerce is a live
organization which has done much for
the development Of the entire section,
and viii do much more. 1t has n num-
Der Of enterprises on foot and is con-
stantly urging progressive measures
for the benefit of all.
The town is lighted by electric lights,
the residents showing their public
spirit by subscribing the necessary
amount. The current for local use Is
supplied by the Edison Electric COM
pany, which has a power station on
Lytle creek north Of the town. Do
mestic water is furnished at a reason
able rate. Summed up, Rialto has as
many advantages as the average town
of its size, with many superior induce
ments for the resident.
DEVELOPMENT WORK
The Fontana Development company
and subsidiary companies, one of
which is the Fontana Water company,
has been prominent in the work of
developing the resources of the district !
owing TO the large holdings of the com
pany The Fontana Water company
is doing some of the most practical
work in the west In
handling the water which it is taking |
from Lytle creek.
That this conservation work is hav- /
ing remarkable results is shown by
the records of last summer when the !
flow was 1900 miners inches during [
the driest portion of the season, where /
before it mad been much less. The /
work is designed to conserve the flow |
Of water bringing it down the canyon ,
Just at the time it is most needed
Lytle creek, the stream which fur !
nishes the water, drains a basin of |
ifty-four miles in Lytle Creek canyon. |
BY a system of deep wells sunk in the |
bed of the creek, the food waters are |
sunk" or buried. to come forth dur
ing the summer when they are needed |
Where possible the water from the |
creek bed IS spread over as large a
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25

surface as possible, and percolating
through the gravel it moves slowly
onward, 20 rise again at a point be-
low during the dry season and from
there be diverted to the thirsty lands.
This sNstem is hardly conceiva bic TO
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25

the average person, but the practical
results have been so astonishing that
further extensions Of the work are
being considered. The intention is to
handle all Of the storm water that can
pOssibIV be cared for in this way.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-25

one Of the most interesting trips to
be taken in the district is that to the
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-11-12
SILK and HEATHEReLooM PETTicoATs

Values that you will remember for many
a day to come.
Ladies' silk petticoats in black and clors.
deep silff dust ruffle. 1880 Challenge sale
price. s..................... $8.65
silk Petticoats in black and colors, 5000
values, Challenge sale price. ...,... $6.35
Silk petticoats in black and all the new
colors. deep dust ruffle, $500 values. 1926
Jersey top petticoats. the very latest thing
out in pettieoats made with silk fiounce
Sold everywhere for $500. Challenge sale
price A Observation-Disclosures. $3.45
$500 Heatherbloom petticoats $500. st.e5
81 90 Heatherbloom petticoats . 83c
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-11-12

Ladies' hose, box 6 pairs for. ... $500
Mems hose. box pairs for. ......... Isl. so
Ghidren5s hose, box 6 pairs for -. $500
An extra pair free with every box of six
pairs during our Challenge sale. Remember
We replace Everwear hosiery right here in
our store If they should get a hole within
six months from date of purchase.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-11-12
LADIES, PuFFs.

MEMS PURE SILK HALF HOSE AT ssc
PER PAIR.
In buying this hosiery you can rest assured
that every thread is pure silk except the
mercerized heels, toes and the ribbed tops,
the mercerized thread being much stronger
than silk; this house will wear better than
If all silk, in fact the service is phenominally
good and the price very low. Made by ma
chimes knitting to shape without seams;
they are also most comfortable In black
and all new colors; every size in the lot
Challenge sale price ..........3 .3ec
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-11-12

able umbrella made today.
Hull Detachable and interchangeable
Handles
Have settled the umbrella problem for mil
lions. You have seen these famous umbrel-
las advertised in the Saturday Evening Post,
of course. Let us show you how good they
really are.
Hull Umbrellas $1Oo and Upward
We carry a complete line of these goods,
from which you can select the handle and
base frame and cover which pleases you
most Then you can buy either new base
or a new handle, of us or any other dealer
In the country. whenever It is needed.
If you have favorite umbrella handle we
viii have It concerted into "Hul" Detach-
able Handle Free.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-11-12
LADIES' sKIRTs-The GREATEST
VALUES EVER OEEEREp YOU.

Ladies' Sl5 skirts. Challenge sale price $11.35
Ladies $12 skirts, Challenge sale price s.45
Ladies' $40 skirts. Challenge sale price .$7.65
Ladies 50 skirts, Challenge. sale price. $685.
Ladies $8 skirts Challenge sale price. $685.
Ladies So skirts, Challenge sale price .465
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-11-12
MILLINERY. DRESS AN WALKING HATS
AT BARGAIN PRICES.

The largest selection Of fine hats In the city
from which to make your choice. No two
are alike and yet all are smart models from
our own workshop, conservative and extreme
models at prices never before offered at this
time Of year.
we draw special attention to our show OF
misses and chIldren's hats which are all re-
dueed for quick clearance,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-11-12
Ladies, Goats and Suits

Ladies' fine broadcloth coats 81 inches long,
lined to the waist with guaranteed satin,
$500 values. Challenge sale price. .se.95
Ladies' fine tailored suits, all new styles,
coats lined with guaranteed Skinner satin,
beautifully made and trimmed all colors,
$500 values. Challenge sale price. $f6.s5
Tailored fall suits and coats In may models
at from 1000 to $4,000. Values that can't
be equaled in Vinita for onethird more. This
is the store that sells Wooltex suits and
coats. M
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-11-12
MEMS WORK CLOTHES.

WIN . WIN wv fFEos
Mems work shirts, all colors. so and 75c
values Challenge sale price ...... 35c
Mems 75c oyerals Observation-Disclosures .45c
Mems 81 90 overalls at at............ rec
Mems $3.50 brown duck overall pants. $f.f0
Mems cotton gloves, 10c values. sc
Mems leather gauntlet gloves. soc and 75c
values. Challenge sale price ...... CSC
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-11-12
100000 srocK OF LApLEs EuRs.

Bought by us at auction to be sold at bank
rupt prices.
Stupendous sale at auction prices. Do not
miss it--an opportunity of a life time. We
purchased them for half their actual value
from one of the best fur houses in the
United States. For the sake of your purse
do not fail to come early and get the first
choice of this magnificent stock. Our broad
guarantee back of every article wo SELL Your
money back If you are not satisfied Chill
drens fur sets $3.50 to $40. Lads fur sets
and separate pieces $500 to $ff5Oo.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-11-12
BUY YOUR MUSLIN UNDERWEAR NOW
GREAT BARGAINS

Ladies' combination suits, petticoats and
princess slips, $500 and $500 values Chal-
lenge sale price, only ..........$2 .$295'
Ladies combination suits, petticoats, prin-
cess slipsh $500 values, Challenge sale
price. .S1.65
Ladies' combination suits, petticoats, prin-
cess slipts and night gowns, $500 values,
Challenge sale price .........$ .$1.f5
Ladies combination suits, petticoats, prin-
cess slips and night gowns, $3.50 values,
Challenge sale price .......... .89c
Ladies combination suits, petticoats, prin-
cess slips, night gowns and corset covers,
s100 and SLIPS values Challenge sale
price. /. 69c
Ladies 50c and 75c corset covers, night
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-11-12
This Sale Of Beautiful New Dresses And
Costumes Positively Biggest Event Of
ifn Kind Ever Held in NinItaa

This sale brings you valnes Of such extra.
ordinary character that we cannot over en-
phasize the Importance Of prompt response.
II Is the most Important Money-saying ev-
ent Of the year. Let nothing keep you away
from this sale The opportunity Is unparall-
ed. You have the whole range of present
fashions to choose from maryelously be-
coming models now in popular favor In
New York and abroad--striking handsme
decollete evening gowns, stunning conceits
for afternoon, party, reception, theater and
general wear and costumes suitable for
every occasion. All perfect fresh and new.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-11-12
LApIgs, uNpRgssgp kID GLOVES.

IN black and colors. $500 glove all over
town. Challenge sale price ........... .$1.39
Ladies' KID Gloves. Our s1.O0 leader. Chal-
lenge sale price ...-.-...........-..ee .eec
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-11-12

MEMS AND YOUNG MEMS $4,000 SUITS
AND ovERcoATS, $22.50.
Made by Hirsh Wickwire Co., manufactur-
ers of the finest clothing made, of imported
and domestic materials, hand finished
throughout. $50 values, Challenge sale
price. Observation-Disclosures. $22.50
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-11-12
MEMS AND soYs' SWEATER COATS.

Mems Hats and Caps
Mems $500 Stetson hats ...$ $4.75
Mems $500 Stetson hats $500
Mems $3.50 Stetson hats. $s. so
All $500 hats, stiff and soft $3.50
All $3.50 hats, stir or soft .... $500
All $500 hats, stiff or soft. ... $3.50
All $3.50 hats or caps. .$1.20
All $I.00 hats or caps s............. soc
All SOC hats or caps. s...................3 .39c
Boys blouses in black sateen and colors, SOC
and i75c values, Challenge sale price. = ). 43c
Boys $1.00 blouses, Challenge sale price 83c