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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-07-15
MEN MAKE BETTER TEACHERS
President Charles w. Eliot Of Harvard
Says Plan to Equalize Salaries
Is Most Destructive

New York.-In regretting his inabil-
ity to lecture in New York on the ques-
ton Of equal pay for men and women
teachers, which the board Of educa-
ton proposes to adjust by reducing
the salaries of men, former President
Charles W. Eliot Of Harvard writes to
Joseph Van Denburg:
"The sex of the teacher is of abso-
1utely no Importance in education. 1t
Is perfectly clear result of much
experience that men make better
teachers for boys over twelve than
women do. You tell me the board OF
education is planning to reduce the
salaries Of men teachers. A more de-
structive policy could hardly be i'm
agined There are two reasons for
paying women teachers less than men.
First, with rare exceptions. they do
not and cannot do the same work
Secondly, teaching as temporary oc-
cupation for young women is more de-
sirable among the occupations open
to women than it is for young men
among the occupations open to men.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-07-15
BETTER SYSTEM OF FARMING
Farmers Should Raise More Crops
That Will Enrich Soils Instead
Of Depicting Them.
(By q. II. Afford,

Let us lay the cornerstone Of pros.
perfty in the south. Let us remove the
stumps from our land; let us reduce
the washing Of the land to the mini
mum by deep blowing, the addition Of
vegetable matter and the building OF
broad entertainments with a fall of
about one inch In fifteen feet; let us
rotate our crops and include legumin-
GUS crops in our rotation; let us de-
vote much of the land to pastures
and the livestock business. In other
words, let us reduce the washing of
our land to the minimum and adopt
better system Of farming -one that
will include more crops to enrich ins
stead of wear out our land-one that
will include more livestock to consume
the leguminous crops that must be
grown to economically enrich the land
and TO make manure to still further
enrich the land. Rich soil ig the cor
nerstone of prosperity.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-07-15
HAD BEEN SILENT SUFFERER
Subordinate Officer the Recipient OF
Hints Intended for His
Superior.

A sea captains wife tells this story
of maiden woman, sister of one OF
the owners of the ship on which she
once made a long voyage. She had
very decided opinion on most matters,
and she and the captain had many
spirited arguments at the dinner table.
The captains wife, a meek, submits
sive little soul, fearing that in the
heat of argument her husband might.
say something to offend their august
passenger, was in the habit Of kick
ing him on the shins to hint at moder-
alton. Nevertheless, all thess remind
ers PASSED unheeded.
One day she administered a more
vigorous kick than usual, and noticed
an expression Of pain fit across the
face of the mate, who sat opposite
her.
"oh, Mr.. Brown, was that your
shin?" she asked.
YES, Mrs. Blaikie," said the mate.
meekly, hits been my shin hall the
voyage, ma am. ~ outh's Companion.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-07-15
Farmers Educational
n and Operative
| III Union Of America
| Matters g Especial Moment 10
the Progressive Agriculturist

Il you have grudge, better lose 1t.
Mortgages seldom flourish on fertile
soil
Apologies are the offspring OF insin-
cerity.
A true spirit should be found in
every one.
Schemers use the sophisticated to
further their plans.
Those who promise SO readily fail
as readily to fulfill
OverpoKteness is the surest indica-
ton one Is not to the manner born.
Those hidden to our joys are often
conspicuous by their absence at our
sorrows.
He who tells you 81 care not for pub
proprieties.
A contented and intelligent rural
population is the true basis Of per-
manent agriculture.
The telephone, the silo and the
cream separator are all sure signs Of
a progressive farmer.
A poor farmer is generally poor
guesser. Correct information is the
secret of success in farming as In
everything else.
Those who discourage us the most
in an undertaking are the first to tell
US II knew you would succeed" when
we have attained success.
One reason why SO many boys leave
the farm is that the city demands so
many more good boys than 1t can sup
ply and must needs draw upon the
country.
There are natures whose whole hu-
mainly centers in their own family to
the exclusion Of every other human
being-and such natures consider
themselves paragons of virtue.
Better put the good apples at the
top, bottom and middle of a barrel,
because dealers now have a habit of
examining all three spots. This sug-
gestion is for the tricky grower only,
as all others do not need it.
The tinid farmers who quit raising
hogs when prices were low are all
rushing back into the business and
will be ready to market just about the
time overproduction breaks prices to
the point where there is no profit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-07-15
PRODUCTION OF MORE COTTON
American Farmers Get But 10000, 900
Bales on Acreage That Should
Yield 10000, 600.
(By q. H. ALFoRD.)

That the American growers produce
100000 bales of cotton upon an
acreage that ought to produce 10000
600 bales is one Of the striking state
ments made by the Washington Post
In an editorial upon the cotton crop of
1910.
If the facts are as set forth by the
Post the point is not that the south
should produce 100000 additional
bales of cotton upon the present area,
but that the area upon which the H.
100000 bales are produced should be
cut down nearly two-thirds. This
would give the farmers Of the south
ample room in which to produce many
other crops, the aggregate value of
which would exceed that of the cotton
crop.
The editorial Of the Post follows:
THE worlds annual production of
cotton is estimated at 20,000.0Oo bales,
Of which the planters of America grow
more than one-half, or about IL, ooO, 900
bales. In the British provinces and de-
tendencies are grown 100000 bales,
though all of it except the 1900 900
from Egypt Is inferior In quality to the
American cotton. The price OF the
staple and of the fabric advances
year by year, which shows that the
production does not keep pace with
the consumption, and this, too, not
Withstanding the encouragement lent
to the planter In the market return
for the seed that yielded from this
crop.
While 1t is true that not one-fourth
Of the cotton area OF the United
States has been subjected to the plow
and the hoe, 1t is nevertheless obvious
that If our country is long to hold the
supremacy in the growing Of cotton,
old methods of cultivation must be
supplanted by the new. A planter who
gets less than a bale Of lint from an
acre seeded to cotton ought to quit his
Job, for he Is not fitted for 1t. One
planter In Mississippi-the prairie re-
gion near the Alabama line In the
black belt-acquired an old WORKOUT
iarn, and what with corn, peas, oats
and alfalfa he now has q plantation as
fertile as it was when the land was
virgin, and his acres devoted to cotton
yield him from d bale and a half to
two bales an acre.
Many other farmers Of that region
are pursuing the same methods with
like results. A noble vocation is that
Of the farmer. and a profitable one, If
the farmer is fit for his job. The
main secret is the conservation of soil
and the second is intelligence Of till
age.
America grows 100000 bales OF
cotton annually on an area that ought
to produce 30,000,0O0 bales. and would
Guido that even If every cotton planter
knew how to grow cotton, and would
put his brains to the plow.''
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-07-15
PINEAPPLE VESTS WEAR LONG

said a well-known fiber expert, II
found that pineapple silk was stocked
by some of the leading diapers. My
wife bought q quantity of it, but when
on our return she tried to purchase
some of it in London she failed to find
any shop that kept 1t.
For trimmings think it is excel
lent, but doubt If, in its present
state Of development, 1t would be
equal to very hard wear. But the
great trouble with these fabric tex
tiles is that the planters will not guar
santee a large and regular supply Of
the raw material and English manufac-
turers will not alter their machines to
suit 1t until they do
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-07-15
ISOLATE LEpER UNTIL END
Lee Tung, Afflicted Pittsburg China,
man, to Live Rest Of Life Away
From the Public.

Pittsburg-Lee Tung, the local
Chinaman who is suffering from tu-
bercular leprosy, was taken to the
municipal hospital the other day.
where he will live the rest Of his life.
isolated from the public.
The Chinaman's face is badly swol-
len, and ugly blotches mark his wrists
and forearms He contracted the dis.
ease eight years ago while on q visit
to China.
DIR. B. A. Booth, the city physician.
says that the leper probably will live
for four or five years. In the mean
time the city will have to provide a
home for him. During the warm wealth
er he will live in a tent on the hospi-
tai grounds, but before winter sets in
a house of some sort will have to be
built for him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-07-15
Students Food Is Costly.

New Haven, Conn.-The appetite Of
the average Yale undergraduate looms
large IN food statistics compiled by
the management Of the university din
ing hall, where 800 students eat three
times daily. During the first five
months Of the college year, it took
10000 quarts Of milk, 10000 quarts
of cream and 215,000 fresh eggs to
satisfy the college boarders. Other
notable items are $500 pounds Of
breakfast foods, $4,000 pounds Of but
ter, four and half tons Of crackers.
$50 barrels of -four, 10000 pounds OF
roastbeef and 10000 pounds of chick
en-.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-07-15
EngIishmen Returning From India
Brings Garment Made From Strong
Fiber-Cost Small.

fondon.-Pineapple underwear is
one of the latest wonders threatened
by mechanical science
It has long been known that the
fiber Of the pineapple leaf can be man
ufactured into the most dainty, muslin
like material, but the cost of extract
ing the fiber has made the price of the
fabric almost prohibitive.
A retired Indian colonel, who Is the
proud possessor of three undervests
made from pineapple leaves, said they
We're more luxurious and comfortable
than the very finest silk.
They cost me something 1ike $40
apiece" he said, land though I have
worn them for over thirty years. they
show no signs of wear even yet.
Il doubt If they are procurable any
where in London. In India the natives
extract the fiber from the pineapple
leaves by hand. and the process is
long and laborious. The products Of
ramie, or China grass. are fairly well
known, but only few know of the
luxury Of the pineapple"
While pursuing Inquiries on this in
teresting subject among silk brokers
and silk manufacturers, whose bust
nesses are threatened by this new In
Vention, it was found that the exist
enee Of pineapple silk was scarcely
known
after all. silk is silk said a lead
ing broker, "and this new invention
or discovery will rank among artif-
cial silks, of which there are already
enough TO form a market amongst
themselves"
In the office OF one Of the prlcipal
fiber merchants of Mark lane were
seen specimens of a beautiful silk-mus-
lin fabric which had been manufac-
tured from the pineapple fiber under
the superintendent Of Charles r.
Dodge, the fiber superintendent of the
United States government.
while touring on the continent
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-07-15
AsHEvILlE, N. c.
IDEAL VACATION sPOI
Located on High Plateau in MouE-
tains Of Western North Caro-
lima With Weather Delight
fully Cool and Invig-
Grating.

It is a rare coincidence that any
particular locality in the United
States where the climatic diversity
is usually so pronounced, should be
favored with continuous round of
sunshine and cool, refreshing days,
high above the humid and sultry at
mosphere characteristic of the sum-
mer months in the low sections, and
at the same time be free from the
severe cold in winter. In winter the
Southern country is ordinarily most
delightful, but when the hot days
come those who can afford it begin
the northWard journey where again
pleasant and comfortable weather has
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-07-15
Propping Heavily Laden Limbs

Watch the trees which are heavily
loaded, and IL the weight seems to be
too much for the limbs, they should be
propped up or tied together. One of
the best ways to do this is to stand a
pole beside It and tie 1t securely to
the trunk of the tree. From the ton
of this pole run ropes to every limb
that needs support
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-07-15
a MARVELLOUS RECOVERY.
isow a Chronic Invalid Resaines
Perfect Health.

Mrs. Ray Trusner, 80 West Third
st.. New Albany, Ind, says: Kidney
disease had rendered me chronic in
valid. T lay in bed unable to move
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-07-15
DANDEI.I0N AS PEST

many, but it undoubtedly is pretty
hard on the grass. 1t is a little harder
on the dandelions than it is on the
grass, SO in many cases 1t kills the
one and the other survives. 1t is
rather a desperate remedy, though"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-07-15

hand or foot. MY
right limb was swol-
len to twice normal
size. / looked the
picture Of death and
my case puzzled the
doctors. The kidney
secretions were high
ly cDIored and scald-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-07-15
Value of Alfalfa.

II you can feed the cows alfalfa
hay they will need less grain.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1911-07-15

ed terribly. Marked Improvement fol-
lowed the use of Doan's Kidney Pills.
In six weeks I was a well woman. My
friends and relatives marvel at my
recovery
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere Price SOC.
Foster-Mi1burn Co, Buffalo, N. z.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-29
The Flower of the Ranch

The brightest and most sparkling of all
the Howard successes. THE Flower OF
the Ranch" is coming to the Grand. Jan.
8. Song hits have been streaming for
years from Mr.. Towards fountain pen,
and his name has always appeared in
bold type in connection with THE Time,
The Place and The Girl" 1.-The Golden
Girl. "A Stubborn Cinderella. Miss
Nobody From Starland", and a score Of
other successful musical plays. The stage
settings are typical of the California
days way back in the 49's. A vein CT
comedy flows through the entire per-
formanoe which holds the audience. while
score Of musical numbers and Howard
song hits afford the theatregoer two
hours Of laughter. Pretty girls are essen
tial to musical comedy. fascinating men
are demanded; good wholesome comedy
is the chief requisite. and this latest
Howard success has them all,
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-29
Eastern Stars Visit La Junta

Owing to the storm of last week only
seven members of Acacia Chapter o. E.
S. were able to accept the invitation Of
La Junta Chapter to attend their Yule-
tide entertainment last Friday evening
but according to reports they made ur
for the small number by having the gay
est time any seven ladies ever had away
from home and we have an idea their
chaperon. Mrs. Libby. had her hands mort
than full in controlling her charges.
Mr.. Sherman. Worthy Patron of La
Junta Chapter, very kindly gave the visi.
tors the choicest rooms in the Sherman
house and from first to last the visit wa.
one of unalloyed pleasure.
Those in attendance were Mesdame.
Libby. Stout, Green. Hart. Beymer, Delhi
and Randall.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-29
Retiring from Business

With the close of the year one of the
oldest merchants in Rocky Ford-in active
service II not in age-Harry |. Maxwell,
will retire from business, to the great
regret of his business associates and
friends, The only consolation is that Mr.
Maxwell will be succeeded by a pair OF
shrewd and active young men who will
carry on the splendid gents furnishing
business built up by him along the same
successful lines. This is patent to every
one when we mention that Mr.. Maxwell's
successors in MaxwelI's store are his son
Warren and Dennis Fleak, for many years
the genial clerk to whom in great measure
is due the fine trade of recent years.
We can also congratulate our people
upon the fact that although Harry is
retiring from business he will still retain
his residence here and continue as alder
man and real live booster.in which latter
capacity he has lately shown up promin-
emily by extensive purchases of farm
property. He now owns 6 acres OF land
comprising the Bateman, Douglas and
DeGrofft places west of town, and is
entitled to entry as one of our gentleman
farmers. Here's hoping that he may
wear the latter title as long as he has
that of merchant in Rocky Ford-some
twenty-five years. it is said.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-29
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATORS
SALE

In the matter OF the
Estate OF John l..
Whitehead. Deceased.
By Virtue of an Order and Decree OF the
County Court of Otero County. made ON the
petition of the undersigned. ADMINISTRATIVE
Of the estate OF John l.. Whitehead deceased.
on the nth day of December. 1911 shall. on
the 18th day of January. A. ID. 1872. Mt the
hour of 10 o'clock H. M, sell mt private sale. to
the highest and best bidder, at dwelling house
on said premises near Rocky Ford. Colo. the
following described real estate of said
deceased. to-wit; certain tract of land
containing ten and s-10O acres. described as
follows: beginning 80 feet west of the south
east corner of Section IL. in Township p South
of Range SO West, In Otero county. Colorado;
thence west 754 feet: thence north I13 feet tn
railroad right ofway: thence southeast along
SAID right of way sst3 feet; thence south 39l 3
feet 10 place of beginning; also one share of
the capital stock of the Rocky Ford Ditch
Company. upon the following terms, viz:
Ss0oO.0O cash. balance In three years. with in
rerest at per cent per annum. payable semi
annually. secured by trust deed on the prop
erty.
AT the conclusion of such sale the purchas-
err will be entitled to certificate of purchase,
and upon the approval of such sale by the
Court the purchaser will be entitled to deed
MARY E. WHITEHEAD
Administrative OF the Estate Of
John l., Whitehead, Deceased.
Dated Mt Rocky Ford. Colorado. this eth
day of December. A. ID. lpll Dec % Jan 10
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-29
A Sad Christmas

Rocky Ford friends and fellow employees
in the post office were on Christmas
grieved to hear from Miss Florence
DunkleberRer that her sister. Mrs. Walter
E. Richardson, had passed away at her
home in Berkeley. Calf the day before.
About a month ago Miss Dunkleberger
had been called to California by the
serious illness of her sister, but had been
able to send back the good news that
Mrs. Richardson had rallied and it was
believed that she was steadily improving
until the receipt of this last news.
The deceased until the time of her
marriage some seven years ago resided
in this city and for several years held a
clerical position in the local postoffice.
She was universally liked and esteemed
by all who knew her. and the sincere
sympathy of everyone goes out to the
bereaved husband and sister.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-29
Holds Annual Meeting

The annual business meeting at the
Christian church Wednesday evening was
pleasant occasion for all present. The
first part of the evening was occupied
with musical program consisting Of
duet by Bernice and Edna Turner, a
male quartette, composed of Messrs
Maltby. Brown. Shelton and Shelton and
violin solo by Will Collins. The various
reports showed good results for the year
and hopeful outlook.
Election of members of the official
board to fill vacansies and expired terms
followed. Afterward refreshments were
served during the social hour.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-29
w. c. T. u. Notes.

Our meeting with Mrs. Cook wss a
real Xmas meeting with Xmas song land
story led by Mrs. Kellogg, followed by a
general discussion of the real meaning Of
Christmas. Many beautiful thsought
were brought out. The main thought was
that Christmas was not matter Of
commerce or an exchange of merchandise
but a celebration of the birth Of our
Saviour and an exchange of rea joy and
loving greetings. We make gifts to
those we love for the real joy Of giving
when even the hearts of the poor are
made glad. After a social hour and light
refreshments we adjourned. wishing our
hostess merry Christmas and many
happy New Years.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-29
FOR GOOD ROADS
Reduced Rates win be rlade for Con-
yentiOn at Pueblo

Announcement has been made by the
railroads of reduced rates to Pueblo on
account of the second annual convention
of the Colorado Good Roads conference
to be held in that city on January and
IL. The calls for this convention have al
ready been sent out, and delegates have
been appointed from many sectious Of the
state.
From present indications this conven-
ton will be one of the most interesting
ever held in the state. The proposed ten
million dollar bond issue, the transconti-
mental highway across the state, and the
working of the conviots on the state high
ways are all subjects that will likely Gre
ate lively and interesting discussions.
The Pueblo convention will also be
largely attended by the county commits
sioners of the state. The annual meeting
of the county commissioners will be held
in Denver Immediately following the
Pueblo convention, and it is expected that
many will go direct to Denver after hav-
ing attended the meeting in Pueblo.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-29
Factory "BIows Out"

At $3.50 on Saturday evening the pro-
longed sound OF the siren whistle at the
A. B S. Co. factory proclaimed the news
that the last Of the sacoharine product
from the 1911 crop of sugar beets had
passed the orystallizers and that the fires
that for the past seventy days had been
raging in the huge boilers were being
pulled and the factory campaign that was
practically closed last Wednesday nigh,
was truly at an end.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1911-12-29
Notice Of Final Settlement

In the matter of the Estate of John L. White
head, Deceased.
Notice ia hereby given, That on Monday I he
Goth day of January. A. ID. 1912. being one oil
the regular days of the December term of the
County Court OF Ctero County, in the State
OF Colorado. ]. Mary Il. Whitehead. Admins
tratrix of said Estate. will appear before the
Judge of said Court. present my final settle
ment as such Administrative pray tn" APPROX
charged as such Administrators. At which
time and place any person in interest ma,
any there be.
Dated at La Junta. Colorado, December 81
1911. MARY Il. WHITEHEAD
Administrative OF the Estate OF
John L. W hitehead, deceased.