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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-07-25
SOUTH PLAINS OF TEXAS
As Seen And Described by "The
Earth'-Sa1ta Fe Publicity
Organ

The purpose Of this article Is
10 describe. for the Information
Of prospective homeseekers. the
natural resources and develop
ment Of the Panhandle and South
Plains country of Texas. and the
opportunities IL offers Of getting
on in the world especially that
part Of il traversed BY the Santa
Fe Railway. This region lies in
the form Of a parallelgram IN
Northwest Texas. within the
Tooth and the l03rd degrees Of
longitude. and the 32nd and the
37th degrees Of latitude. On the
west is New Mexico: on the
north the Oklahoma Panhandle;
on the east Oklahoma and Texas;
and on the south more Texas.
The distance north and south is
30 miles. and east and west IT'S
miles: an area Of 1900 square
miles. This is !. 405 square
miles crater than the states Of
Main, Massachusetts, Rhode
Island. and Connecticut and only
II. 469 square miles less than the
area Of all New England. The
area Of one Of its counties. Deaf
Smith. is 2}7 square miles great
err than the area of the State Of
Rhode Island.
This region is a grassy plain,
broken only by occasional can
yons Of greater or lesser depth.
where draws converge and form
forks" in the watersheds Of the
Red. the Brazos, and the Colora-
do rivers. These streams and
the Canadian river. which ira
verses the full width of the Pan
handle in its northern limits,
draiu the country. In the east
ern counties of the parallegram
the canyons become running
streams. and are quite deep. as
Pala Duro and Yellow House can
yons.
Legend handed down from the
early plainsmen who pastured
their herds here. has divided this
region into the Panhandle" aod
the South Plains" The Su-
preme Court OF the United States
in the famous Greer County
case" fixed the line between the
two at where the Tooth meridian
crosses the Red river thence
due west 70 the New Mexico line. ,
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1912-07-25

This is about the middle Of the
eastern boundary of Childress
county. However, since the dis
covery Of the great body Of Shall
low water for irrigation south of
the Red river, following it north
ward into Deaf Smith county.
where 1t seems TO end. unless il
be true that it comes southeast
erly out of New Mexico. a more
natural division would be the
ridge Of the northern watershed
of Prairie Dogtown Fork Of the
Red river. North Of this mean
dering divide. there lies abund-
ant water for ordinary use, but
not so shallow. or sufficiently
abundant for irrigation, as south
of il in Deaf Smith county, and
further on. This is the bound
airy accepted by the settlers
south Of the stream. However.
since the distinction possesser
no present political significance,
the question is Of no imDortancp
The temperature here, by
storms which sweep southwark
along the eastern slope Of the
Rocky Mountains, is subject to
sudden changes. mostly in the
winter. However, sudden chang
es of temperature are not more
frequent here than in other sec
tons Of the United States. In
and Wisconsin, for ex-
changes of tempreture
are much more frequent.
The soil of the Panhandle and
South Plains is a rich clay loam.
except, rarely, in some localities.
where it is a sandy loan. The
depth is from two to four feet.
Poor soil never is found close to
the surface, and on this account
the ground can be worked deep
y without coming in contact
with gravel. or other sterile sui
stratum. BY it's rich compost
ion. great depth of soil. and
strong sub-soil. the ground holds
water well. and If the moisture
De conserved properly. the hus-
sandman is sure of good crops. I
This soil. filed with moisture in
winter and early spring guaran-
ees crops. The soil contains
native fertilizing substance in
treat abundance.
The entire region is underlaid /
With wholesome water in abund- I
Ince. Evidently water finds its
way into the ground from remote
ources. as well as from local
lrecipitations: for no well here
'ver has been known to go dry.
The water is found at depths of
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-09-19
Public Auction.

VIII oiier for sale at public auction
at vacant lot adjoining Frazer-Mo 5
store, on Saturday, September 18th.
1872, at two O'Clock p. M, the following
described property:
work team, Stallion, years old.
Gelding, years old; weight of team
about 300; exceptionally good roadsters
and good workers. span year-old
mules, weight 300 pounds or better
well broken. This stock has certificate
OF health inspection.
| set good harness, 2 extra collars
Hall set OF double harness; wagon and
an assortment Of household goods
Terms OF sale: Approved notes bear
ing 10 per cent interest. 5 per cent dis
count far cash. Sums under SO. cash
j. >. HARTsHoRN o. l.. MEYERS
Auctioneer. Ovner
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-09-19
REMEMBER THE DATE.
October list, 2nd and Bird.
The Greatest Tent Exhibit Ever Held
in the Northwest.
THE LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR.

October LIST will be Idaho Irrigation Co.
Day.
October 2nd will he the Twin Falls
North Side Day.
October 3rd will be the NInidoka Pro-
jet Day.
The exhibits will be shipped free Of
charge. Anyone advancing money ior
exhibits shipped by freight will take a
receipt OF the agent and present the same
to the Secretary OF the Association who
will reimburse him. 1t is absolutely nee
essary that receipts be taken.
Watch the columns of this paper as
we expect to announce in our next issue
the schedule OF special trains. Premium
lists are obtainabe at this office. Every
one should see that he has "A list for his
home. Bring in your exhibits. rs the
display will be something beyond con
temptation. Remember that special
premiums will be given on any products
or stock OF any kind that are not men
toned in the premium list.
Anyone desiring any special informa-
ton will kindly correspond with Harlan
ID. Hest, Secretary, or c. f. Borden.
President, OF the Fair Association who
Will promptly and gladly answer any
questions pertaining to the Fair.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-09-19
Land Improvement Bureau.

Mr.. Humphrey may be seen at the
Timesotfice from 3 TO p. NJ, any
Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday in re-
gard to improving the land OF non-resi-
dents. Resident farmers who will inn
prove and carry on for term OF years
land near their own ranch are requested
to see us about it.
More than $1,000 acres of land now
owned by non-residents must be improv-
ed within the next two seasons in order
to save the water rights from forfeiture
under the state law, and this means a
great deal OF work for the residents.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-09-19
Last Monthly Meeting.

There was large and enthusiast
ic attendance at the regular month
ly meeting Of the Association last
Saturday. The matter of greatest
interest was the report of the meet
ing before the state land board last
week, threshing out the questions
at issue between the settlers and the
Water company.
1t has been frequently said by
representative of the Company
that the dissatisfaction here was
confined to a very few chronic kick
ers, but any one having such a no.
ton should have witnessed the en-
thusiastic endorsement of the direc-
tors by one of the largest and most
enthusiastic meetings of the year,
and as further mark of confidence
the old directors and officers. were
all reelected for another term.
There is a confirmed confidence
among the settlers that the Snake
river has an abundance of water for
our needs, that we have good title
to all we need, and that the Water
company will be compelled to give
us a square deal and live up to their
contract to supply us sufficient
water to properly irrigate every acre
of land that has been sold on the
| tract.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-09-19
The Next Monthly Meeting.

October 18th will be given up
largely to the discussion of fruit and
dairy industries on the tract, being
made special order by vote of the
last meeting.
Some of our members looked into
the prune industry at Boise, where
they are shipping about two car
loads OF fresh prunes daily. Just
now the prices are unusually low,
the current price last week being
So per ton, but most of the fruit
was contracted early in the season
at $50 per ton for fresh fruit, and
sl5 for fruit to dry.
There is already quite an acreage
on our tract in prunes but it is sug-
gested that by concered action the
acreage be increased so as to require
car-lot shipments and also to Justify
drying plant. If you know any
thing about prunes write us about
it, and be sure to attend the COM
ing meeting and discuss the ques-
ton.
Mr.. Carlton is making good
progress on the cooperative cream
cry and hopes to report many more
COWS enrolled, at the next meeting.
He now has about 200 on the list.
About 60 cows have 80 far been
spoken for if we perfect arrange
ments for that lot of COWS on easy
terms. If you are prepared to take
care of them let us know before the
next meeting how many of these
COWS you want.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-09-19
BRADY SELLS HIS POWER
PLANT TO KUHN
INTERESTS.
TWO MILLION DOLLAR DEAL

That the Kuhn interests are des-
tined to control the power plants of
this section of the state, is again
demonstrated by the closing of the
deal the first of the week for the
purchase of the American Falls
power plant from ex-governor Bra
dy. negotiations for which have been
pending for some time.
With the acquisition of this plant
the kuhns come into possession OF
all the principal power sites along
the Snake river, having already in
operation the ones at Shoshone Falls
and the upper and lower Salmon
Falls, and the right at the Twin
Falls. The purchase of this plant
with the completion of the improve.
ments now under way, will add 30
600 horse power TO their already
large electrical power.
1t is stated that the consideration
will exceed 1000, 900.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-09-19
Many Driven From Home.

Every year, in many parts OF the coun-
try, thousands are driven from their
homes by coughs and lung diseases.
Friends and business are left behind for
other climates, but this is costly and not
always sure. A better way-the way Of
multitudes-is to Use DR.. Kings New
Discovery and cure yourself at home.
Stay right there, with your friends, and
take this safe medicine. Throat and
lung troubles find quick relief and health
returns. Its help in coughs, colds, grip.
Group, whooping-cough and sore lungs
make it positive blessing. Sc and
sl.OO. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by
all druggists.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-09-19
The Men Who Succeed

as heads OF large enterprises are men 'oi
great energy. Success, to-day, demands
health. To all is to fail. It's utter folly
for a man to endure a weak, rundown,
hall alive condition when Electric Bit
tiers will put him right on his feet in
short order. -Four bottles did me- more
real good than any other medicine ever
took writes Chas. b. Allen, Sylvania,
Ga. After years OF suffering with rheu-
matism, liver trouble, stomach disorders
and deranged kidneys. am again,
thanks to Electric Bitters, sound and
well. Try them. Only 30 cents at all
druggists
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-09-19
Notice for Publication Final Proof.

|. John r. Witty. Of Jerome. Idaho. a>>igt'c 3i
Joshua } Witty. who was assignee "l l.. VI. N9i-
son. who made entry nuni.r 80. uiurt w
rrynisions of nm act nf the legislature OF the
state of Idaho commonly known n the tarey
Act approved March md is.Y. which rinhfac"s
~ ~ a tpartial assignment SEQ ~, ID : -
rang. Ia EB NJ dn hereby give uutir,' al my
iutention tn makr nnAl proof tu'establiSh my
claim t. the hand above described. ana ihht |
expect to prove tina, have resided ON. reclaim
cd and cultivated said land as required hy law
before K II Trail nj Jerome Idaho. ON the 2'th
day nf september. 1872. hS two oi the following
witnesses. ,
r. : Frazer Ralph Moor. JAY sunek' /. H.
FRYE all ni Jerome. Idaho.
JumN Is WITTY
Entry
First pub August ~; last pub sept. 70. 1872.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-09-19
The Farmers Opportunity.

am offering my thorough bred
sheep for sale to the farmers of
Southern Idaho and will give him
a chance to pay for them out of the
increase. shall not ask for any
cash payment, hut will expect pro-
per security to be given. Full in
formation will he furnished to any
farmer who will write me at Good
ing, Idaho. am not willing t.
sell my thorough bred sheep to any
farmer who has only alfalfa pas
ture. Write for information.
am satisfied this is your opportun-
ity, if you want to run Il small
flock OF sheep on your farm
F. r. COOLING,
Goodinq Idaho
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-09-19
Owner

On the road leading east from town
about week ago, a leather suit case
which the owner can have by calling at
this office, identifying contents of same
and paying the charges.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-09-19
What We Never Forget.

according to science, are the things aS'"-
ciated with our early home lille. such aS
Rncklen's Arnica Salve, that mother or
used To cure our burns
hollis scalds sores. shin cruptions, cuts
sprains or bruises Forty years I'll CURES
prove is '""r''. l'nriNalel Tor piles,
e., ns or cold sores. only - cents at all
utlG-.s,S.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-09-19
For Sale.

High grade young jersey cows and
heifers. Some just fresh. LIND.
2 miles west, mile south.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-09-19
Idaho Southern Railroad Train Schedule
Effective December 18th, 1911.

Effective December 18th, 1911.
DAILY NO. . STATIONS DAILY No.
Nv. IL 100 am. Gooding Arr. $50 pm.
Nv. HIS am. Bennett Arr. 500 pm.
Nv. IL :35 am. Wendell Arr. 4 rs pm.
Nv. II 80 am. Appleton Arr. 4:25 pm.
Arr. l2:l5 pm. Jerome Lv. 4:l5 pm.
d. c. MAcWATTERs, V. p. 4 q. NJ,
Miner, Ida.
f. S. JACKSON, Supt., Gooding, Ida.
+. G. Bush, q. p. A.. Gooding, Ida.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-09-19
OREGON SHORT LINE
SOCIETIES..

Jerome Fire Department-Meets every Tuesday
evening at fire station, town hall. Henry J
Linke. chief; Norman Annett. Secretary.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-21
Our Navy in 1912

Our navy gave good account OF
itself in the war of 1919. This is
the more remarkable because at the
beginning of the war there were only
16 serviceable war vessels in the
United States navy Some of them
were not very formidable but three,
the United States, the Constitution
and the President, were splendid A
gun frigates, superior to any British
ship of the same kind in American
waters. Besides these 16 men, of-war
there were 255 gun-boats but they
were not of much service in the war.
On the other hand, at the opening of
the war. Great Britain had, accord
ing to the London Times, from Hal
flax to the West Indies, seven times
the armament of the Whole American
navy Two years later, after Ma
poleon and his army had been dis
posed of, Great Britain had 219 ships
of the line and 226 frigates free to
use against the United States
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-21
Notice of Time Appointed for Hear
ing Final Account and Petition for

Notice of Time Appointed for Hear
ing Final Account and Petition for
Distribution.
In the Superior Court of the State Of
washington, in and for County Of
Yakima-In Probate
In the matter of the estate of Spen-
Ger w. Vestal, deceased
Virginia l.. Vestal, administrative
of the estate of Spencer w. Vestal.
deceased, having filed her final ac-
count in said estate and Herewith
her petition praying among other
tnlngs, for an order of distribution
or the residuum of said estate
among the persons thereto entitled
1t is ordered that Monday, March
llth, 1912, at the hour of 10 o'clock
A. M. of said day at the court room
at the court house in North Yakima.
Yakima County, Washington, be and
the same is hereby appointed as the
Tune and place for the hearing and
settilng OF said final account and pc
tltlon tor distribution and discharges:
IL IS further ordered that all per-
sons interested in the estate of Spen-
Ger w. Vestal. deceased, be and ap-
pear before said Superior Court of
the state of Washington, in and for
the County of Yakima, at the time
ana place aforesaid, then and there
70 snow cause why said account
should not be settled and why an Or
ger OF distribution should not be
made or the residuum of said estate
among the heirs of said deceased, or
tneir assigns, according to law;
IL is further ordered that the clerk
OF TINS court and said administrators
give notice or said hearing by caus-
ing hoIlce thereof to be posted in at
ledst tnree public places in Yakima
county, Washington, and by causing
said notice to be published for four
successive weeks before the said 18th
DAY OF March, 1912, in the Yakimr
Herald, newspaper printed and
published and of general circulation
In said Yakima County, Washington
Dated this Srd day of February.
>''e neo' e. B. PREBLE,
superior Judge.
the above entitled order of sa;S
court, that the final account of viz
glnia L. Vestal. administrators Of tho
estate OF Spencer W. Vestal. DECEASED
mas been rendered and filed in tba
above entitled court for settlement
ana a petition for the final distribu,
ZION OF said estate has been filed
win said account, and that Monday
warren II, 1919, at 10 o'clock A. M.
a me court room of said court in
North Yakima, Yakima Countr
Washington, has been duly annointeG
by the above court as the time snd
place for the settlement of said ar
count and hearing of said petition
at which time any person Interested
IN SAID estate may appear and file
OBJECTIONS or exceptions in writing. to
SAID account and petition and con-
test the same. WIZ
In witness whereof each of the nm
uersished hereunto sets his hand and
Sai this sra day of February, 1919.
tseai) VIRGINIA l.. vESTAJ.
Administrators of estate os Sna,,s
w. VestaL deceased.
A. w. BARR, County C,,erl
GSean BY BESSIE McPHEE. Denu,~
Feb. 7-14-21 % Mar. s. D'S'
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-21
NOTYCES-(Continuod)

John Augustus Starr, executor Of
the last will and testament OF Nell
lie /. D. starr, deceased, having fled
his final account on said estate and
Herewith his petition praying among
other things. for an order Of distri-
button of the residue Of said estate
among the persons thereto entitled:
1t is ordered that Monday, March
18th, 1912, at the hour of ten o'clock
A. Nj. of said day, at the court room
at the court house in North Yakima.
Yakima County, Washington, be and
the same Is hereby appointed as tho
time and place for the hearing and set
Ting of said final account and petit
ton for distribution;
1t Is further ordered that all per-
sons interested in the estate of said
Nellie /. D. Starr, deceased, be and
appear before said Superior Court of
the State of Washington, in and for
the County of Yakima, at the time
and place aforesaid, then and there
to show cause why said account
should not be settled and why an or
der of distribution should not be
made of the residue of said estate
among the heirs of said deceas ed, or
their assigns according to law;
1t is further ordered that the clerk
Of this court and said executor give
notice of said hearing by causing no"
tice thereof to be posted in at least
three public places in Yakima Coun-
ty, Washington, and by causing said
notice to be published for four sue
cessive weeks before the said 18th
day Of March, 1912, in the Yakima
Herald, a newspaper printed and pub
lished and of general circulation in
said Yakima County, Washington.
Dated this 3rd day of February,
1912
(Sgned) E. Il. PREBLE,
Superior Judge.
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to
the above entitled order of said court
that the final account of John Aug
ustuS Starr, executor of the last will
and testament of Nellie |. d. Starr,
deceased. has been rendered and filed
in the above entitled court for settle
ment, and a petition for the final dis
tribution of said estate has been filed
with said account and that Monday,
March 18th, 1912, at 10 o'clock A.
NJ, at the court room of said court
in North Yakima, Yakima County,
Washington, has been duly appointed
by the above court as the time and
place for the settlement of said &C
count. and hearing of said petition,
at which time any person interested
in said estate may appear and file OBJ
jections or exceptions in writing to
said account and petition and contest
the same.
In witness whereof each of the I'M
dersigned hereunto sets his hand and
seal this 3rd day of February, 1912.
(SeaD JOHN AUGUSTUS STARR,
Executor of the last will and testa-
ment of Nellie l. ID. Starr, deceased.
A. w. BARR, County Clerk.
(SeaD BY BESSIE McPHEE, Deputy.
Feb. 7-1421-2S Mar. s.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-21
DAY IS APPOINTED
TO BOOST THESTATE
Many Different Kinds of Articles
Are Made in Yakima Which
Can Be Purchased

Booster Day" February 26, as des-
ignated by Governor Hay is to meet
with considerable of an observance in
some parts of the state. Governor
Hay has asked that on that day every
resident of Washington mail at least
one descriptive publication to friend
in some other state. He has asked
also that each resident of the state
buy on that day some article of state
manufacture. This request is a reas-
enable one and that Yakima people
may have some idea of the goods
manufactured here The Herald calls
attention to the fact that in this town
there are three makers Of confec-
tionery, and such factories as box
cigar, sash and door, sewer pipe
spray, vinegar, broom and such things.
There are also mills where flour, feed,
grist and shingles are made, there are
also bakers and blacksmiths, cream
cries, photographers, shoemakers, tin
smiths, nurseries, printers, a brewer,
makers of water and electric power,
msA.ers of refrigeration and of heat
of harness, of dresses and furniture,
of soft beverages, and variety
of other things.
1t will be possible for the booster
to send away literature for there is a
wealth of it to be obtained at the
Commercial club, at the railroads and
elsewhere. 1t is possible to buy state
or Yakima made goods and make q
good investment. The governor has
suggested way and February 26 is
the date.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1912-02-21
NOTICE
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
NOC COdI Id1IU.
Under Highline Project.


Under Highline Project.
Department of the Interior, U. S
Land Office at North Yakima
Washington, February 8, 1912.
Notice is hereby given that Will
liam H. Wetherington, Of North
Yakima, Washington, who, on Octo-
Der 4. 1906, made Homestead Entry
No. 5279, Serial No. 01893, for E Y
NEA and NEA SEA of Section %
Township 13 North, Range 20 East
Willamette Meridian, has filed notice
of intention to make Final Commu.
tation Proof, to establish claim to the
land above described, before Register
and Receiver of the U. S. Land office
at North Yakima, Washington, on the
goth day of March, 1912.
Claimant names as witnesses:
John Werle, of North Yakima
Washington: Cornelius Williams, OF
North Yakima, Washington; Lao Hig.
ley, of North Yakima, Washington
Elizabeth Higley, of North Yakima
Washington.
HARRY Y. SAINT,
Register
Feb 14-21-2S Mar 6-13