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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-20
Soils In the Mimbres Valley
By R. Bedichek, Deming, N. N.

n COMPARATIVE freedom from al.
kali. either white or black. in
the soil or water Of the AIimbres
va-ley is one Of the distinguishing fea-
lures OF this fortunate region. There
is practically 10 desert soil which does
not contain some alkalis and there
are few desert regions which do not
contain alkalis in damaging Quanti-
ties. but there is practically none in
the Mimbres valley. Where salts and
alkalis occur in water used for irri-
cation, the utmost care has to be used
in order TO grow anything at all and
from time to time expensive teaching
must be done. IN regions of poor
drainage facilities. this is almost i'm
possible. In the OUed river country in
eastern Algeria, the Arab farmers
have learned much better than Ameri-
can farmers how to handle alkai con-
dttlons, and some vegetables, success
fully grown there, are considered sen
sttive to alkali but are irrigated with
water containing in some instances as
much as 500 parts soluble salts to
100000 parts of water sometimes as
high as so per cent Of the salts being
sodium chloride.
The limit of concentration for irri-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-20

because the vegetation is the best indi-
Gator of the fertility Of the soil Tests
were made, however, to determine the
percent OF alka1.
80 far as We are able to determine,
the heavier soil OF the farm is or good
character for the growth Of orchards,
particularly apples and pears These
fruits generally prefer heavy soils IN
preference to light, SANDY soils The
trees are longer lived and the quality
of fruit is likely to be better.
"On the other hand peach trees and
other stone fruits as well as vineyards
are better adapted 20 the lighter tex
tured soils; that is. soil containing
somewhat more sandy material These
fruits seem to require a lOoser SOIL
that IS to say soil that IS better aer-
ated and better drained These fruits
are, therefore, better adapted To the
ElOre sandy type OF soil.
The soils OF the tract are generally
adapted to the growth OF alfalfa and
wheat, preference being given to the
heavier soil
The relative amount OF plant foods
in the two soils is easily understood
when il is seen that the sand OF the
Sandy loan type IS made up more
largely Of quartz Than is the heavier
soil Quartz or silicon dioXide is not
an essential plant food and where IL
occurs IN abundance IL replaces the
plant foods On the other hand, the
heavier SOIL IS made up OF a large num-
plant foods in considerable quanti-
ties.
Ne Serious Problem
1t is apparent from a study Of the
soils OF this tract that there is no Sc
rious problem in this connection eX-
ceQt that Of getting moisture into the
soil and keeping IL there 1t is known
unar the culJiva lion OF the soil in such
a manner as to keep a loose mulch on
the surface will prevent the evapOr-
alton Of q large amount OF moisture
from the soil. This is more noticeable
in the case OF heavy textured soils
than in the case CT sandy soils. for the
sandy soil tends TO mulch itself; that
Is TO say, when the surface drles OuI,
the sandy material remains loose and
prevents evaporation of the moisture
that comes up from below. II VIII,
therefore, be found advanta EeOus after
the application OF water to the soil Of
this tract TO cultivate the surface as
soon as possible after irrigation"
The tract which Mr.. Willard exam
ined and reported upon above is typ
zeal of the heavier soils Of the valley
There IS a large area Of the GIimbres
valley where the sandy, instead OF the
clay loan, prevails.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-20

which contains a large amount of cal
careous material but the area in which
this calcareOus material is found Is
limited in extent. This is the material
which is commonly spoken of as ca
nche- An analysis was made Of tbs
material and aside from the elements
which make up ordinary soils, very
high percentage Of lime was found
There We're no injurious alkalis which
give rise frequently to the fear Of this
condition
The great body of this type of soil
consists OF heavy loan or clay loan
which sometimes contains q cOnsidera-
bic amount OF silt The surface mate
rial oftentlmes contains a greater per-
centage Of silt but the deeper subsou
generally becomes heavier, being a clay
loan or clay TO a depth of more than
five feet There are occasionally mot
tied spots Of calcareous material in this
deeper subsOu but in no case is there
found sufficient lime TO give any un-
eastness Of this type of soil.
Surface is Level
The surface Of this type is generally
level and IT supports an excellent
growth Of prairie grass or grama grass.
This vegetation IS Oftentimes a better
chemical analysis than any that can be
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-20

ence upon all with whom he comes
in contact; women are naturally at
tracted to him, as are men. Lack
Of vitality is a negative condition.
and it even repels. You wear my
HEALTH BELT all night: it sends
great glowing. health giving
current Of eIectro-vitality into your
nerves. blood and organs; It takes
all the "kink" out of your back and
all the coward out Of your make
up; it puts you right up in the feel
ing fine" class and keeps you there.
No stimulation, no false results:
just a sure return to manhood and
courage Recommended also for
rheumatism, pain in the back, kid
ney, liver, stomach and bladder dis
orders. It makes you feel young
and keeps you feeling young for
ever
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-20
FOR AGED PEOPLE
Old Folks Should Ee Careful in Their
Selection of ReEuIntIve Medicine.

SeiectiOn OF IteEulntlVe 4cd1eine.
We have safe. dependable, and
altogether ideal remedy that is par
ticuIarly adapted to the requirements
Of aged people and persons OF weak
constitutions who suffer from cOnsti-
patton or other bowel disorders. We
are so certain that IL viii relieve these
complaints and give absolute satisfac-
ton in every particular that we offer
II with our personal guarantee that ii
shall cost the user nothing il it fails
to Substantiate our claims This rem
edy Is called Rexal Orderlies
ReXall Orderltes are eaten just like
canuy, are particularly prompt and
agreeable in action. may be taken. at
any time, DAY OF night; do not cause
diarrhoeas nausea. gripping. excessive
loOseness. or other undesirable effects.
They have a very mild but positive ac-
ton upon the organs with which they
come in contact, apparently acting as
a regulative tonic upon the relaxed
muscular cOat OF the bowel. thus over
coming weakness, and aiding to re-
store the bowels TO more vigorous and
healthy activity. Three sizes, loo 25c
and soc. Sold only at our stOre-The
Rexau Store Kelly q Pollard, PeO-
pies Drug Store. 327 san Antonio.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-20

Vitality IS the thing which makes
success; it gives men that compelling
power which sends them forth eager
and equipped 70 meet and overcome
all obstacles; IL is the thing which
gives the young soldier courage to
face death; IL IS the thing which in
spires and holds his sWeetheart's love
I can give you this same vital pow
er- can restore the vigor you lost,
no matter what early or later indis-
erection may have Slapped your
strength I can make you 'tyOung"
and keep you young" From an in
innate and studiOus observation OF
possibly 100, 600 weakened men,
say TO you that VITALITY or lack
CT It means all the difference be-
tween a manly man and half man.
The man who bubbles with vital
power VIII exert a pleasing influ-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-20
Household Remedy
Taken in the Spring for Years.

Ralph Rust. Willis. Mich, writes:
Hoods SarsaparfIla has been a house
hold remedy in our home as long as
can remember. I have taken it in the
spring for several years. It has no
equal for cleansing the blood and ex-
polling the humOrs that accumulate
during the winter. Being a farmer
and exposed to bad weather, my sys-
TEN IS often affected, and I often take
Hoods Sarsa parilla with good results"
Hoods Sarsaparilla Is Peculiar to
Itself. There is no Just as good"
Get it today in usual liquid form OF
tablets called Sarsatabs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-03-20

The Texas railway commissioner has
been advised that the Gulf, Colorado
and Santa lie has appropriated s1.125,-
900 for improvement OF its lines in
Texas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-03
T0HOh0RABLE C0UNTYCLERK
DRAzOs COUNTY TEXAS

I'VE, the democratic executive com
mittee, having canyassed returns of
democratic primary election held July
~, 1912, do hereby declare the follow
ing candidates to have been nomi-
mated to their respective positions:
District Clerk. w. Barron.
County judge. T. Maloney.
County Attorney-Lamar Bethea.
County Tax Collector-W. wipp-
recht.
County Tax Assessor. Sidney
Smith.
County Treasurer. B. Priddy.
Sheriff.. d. Conlee.
County Suryeyor-H. o. Jones.
County Superinendent-T. w. Par.
ker.
County Clerk-W. s. Higgs.
Commissioner Precinct No. ii. P.
Atkins.
Commissioner Precinct No. Pm.
3. Casters.
Commissioner Precinct No. S-Den-
mis- Cahill
Commissioner Precinct No. Al. w.
Hamilton.
Justice of the Peace Precinct No. /
John Thompson.
Justice OF the Peace Precinct No. 2
"A. j. Keith.
Justice of the Peace Precinct No.
Roy Hudspeth.
Justice of the Peace Precinct No. A
Il. d. Niece.
Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 6
". T., Echols.
Justice of the Peace Precinct No. Z
j. P. Royder
Constable Precinct No. 1-P. H.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-03
THE BRYAN DAILY EAGLE

F. T. Ampaugh, Dallas.
O. Z. Williams, Cross.
Van Seay, Cross.
NJ. Adams, Houston.
F. c. Menetic, Houston.
A. B. Jones, Galveston.
]. Zulch, Zulch.
G. p. Burgwoff, st. Louis.
d. e. Pipkin, Houston.
F. e. Huck, Austin.
c. /. voss, Houston.
J. r. Coon, Dallas.
Howard Hymers, Chicago.
c. c. Terry, st. Louis.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-03
HOTEL ARRIVALS
Hotel Bryan.

Hotel Bryan.
J. H. Jenkins, Dallas.
]. J. Schiller, Boston.
j. Fred Rayzor, Denton.
Frank w. horde, Franklin.
w. s. Redd, Mexia.
d. w. Halstead, Fort Worth.
G. w. Storey, Ell Campo.
]. c. Amsley, Hampstead.
James e. Decker, aKnsas City.
H. c. Waldo, Dallas.
M. F. Nogal, Chicago.
G. G. Eidman, Bay City.
NJ. e. Menard, Chicago.
d. o. Leary, Houston.
E. C. Parker, Navasota
H. M. Deutsch, New York.
o. R. Smith, Boston.
A. E. Wilder, Mexia.
F. d. Orr, Houston.
Ruskin Cook, Dallas.
J. well, NEW OIlcdub.
H. F.. Williams, Nashville, Tenn.
]. c. Baird, Dallas.
L. B. Winstock, New York.
T. C. Edmondson, Waco.
J. NJ. Bradshaw, Coles, Ohio.
d. r. Goodwin, Waco.
H. McDavids, San Antonio.
T. J. Murray, Dallas.
A. NJ. Ashen, Houston.
Karl Tostmaun, Waco.
A. NJ. Ellis, New York.
r. E. Robb, Kansas City.
H. R. Hamilton, Chicago.
r. R. Mckinney, Chicago.
r. Sanders, Temple.
J. B. Moore, New York.
C. ]. Flersheim, Chicago.
JEFF Cochran, Jr., Cleveland.
II. McDaniels, San Antonio.
A. Joseph, Dallas.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-03
Rant In III. Art

Musician tell you. ladies. we art
lists cannot succeed unless we give up
our very souls to our art Why. last
week ] was so rapt In a composition
which l was playing that thief stole
the violin from under my chin and /
never noticed it.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-03
Where pivore. wa. EutiIe.

I'm ancient Greece when a man was
divorced the law provided that he must
not marry n woman who was younger
than his first wife"
Did they ever have divorce case
y ancient Greece Chicago Record
Herald.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-03

Arlington.
Constable Precinct No. ~
Reed.
Constable Precinct no s--lzsa.
Koontz.
Constable Precinct No. ~
Baker.
Constable Precinct No. -
Wallace.
Constable Precinct No. ~:
Hensarling.
And you are hereby directed q
place said names on regular ticket
general election to be held Noyenz1eE
IL, 1912.
JNo. X. PARKEf
Chairman.
r. r. ROYALL,
A. J. EDWARDS,
/. M. COOK.
J. C. CLOUD,
]. w. HARRIS.
]. w. BEARD.
o. L. WILCOX,
G. A. GLENN,
E. W.. CRENsHAW. II
Secretary,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-03

He was trying to make an Impression
on a pretty nursemaid who had Z ~
tie boy out In the park.
II wish you were my governess." ~
dmpered.
$50 do l." said the girl.
What would you do?"
I'D take those cigarettes away nom
you and get your hair cut
Then he passed n--LouisvflIe Coo
rier-Journal.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-03
Too BIC a Meal.

Tramp Madam. ronId You spare
poor iuan snnethine Ia eat: Mrs
Stingy VIII call ~, husband. Tramp
No thanks madam. am no can
nihal
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-03
Old "a shIoned.

How old fashioned they are"
"SoT'
Yes: they still keep their fathers
and mothers pictures hanging In the
living room Detroit Free Press.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-03
CHEERING Her up.

Molly-I was so put out and cross At
the party last night! Kate Green had
on dress exactly like mine. Polly
Yes. but how It must have disguised
her to see You with dress like hersi
That ought TO make you happy. /
should think.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-10-03

Patience IL rhp support ~ weakness;
impateur. L. thu ruin OF strength. =
Cotton
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-06
DESPISEO ScHOOLMASTERS.

Greek teachers in classic times had
little liberty, poor remuneration, and
they enjoyed correspondingly low
scale of social recognition. 1t is not
easy to understand why this should
have been the case; but the fact is
attested by many OF their own poets
and orators, who from 400 B. C. to 200
A. ID. allude contemporary to them as
little better than social pariahs. One
piquant quotation from the satirical
poet, Lucian, we'll illustrates the view
point. He imagines that deceased
friend comes back to pay him visit.
Lucian inquiries of him In what esteem
those whose tombs. embellished with
elaborate sculpture and glowing in
scriptions, testify to the respect in
which they were held while on earth,
are regarded in Hades? The ghost
replies: You never laughed so heart
lily as you would do If you saw the
way We treat those who have been
princes and governors. They are now
miserable beggars, reduced to the com
pany of those who hawk salt
fish or who teach the alphabet TO
children"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-06
WHERE NO FLIES EXIST

The United States consul at Prague,
Bohemia, has from time to time re-
ceived letters from manufacturers OF
various sorts of fly paper who wish
to extend their trade To these the
consul replies that there are not suf-
ficient flies in Bohemia to extermin-
ate. Screen doors to keep out flies
and other ipescts are unknown. The
buildings are all constructed of brick.
stone Or concrete. The docks along
the river front are OF granite. The
pavements and sidewalks are made OF
granite CLOCKS. There are no wooden
sidewalks. stairways or buildings in
the city. Decayed vegetable or ami
the matter Is not openly exposed to
files. and the streets are frequently
cleaned during each day. There are
no open drains In the city to attract
and breed flies. l can only ascribe
tho absence of fies." concludes the
consul, Ito the lack of breeding
places"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-06
SAILS WITH $4,000 FORTUNE
Jersey City Woman, Once Called De-
mented, Subject Of Prayers by
Friends as Steamer Departs.

New York.-Surrounded by q throng
of fashionably dressed men and wom-
en- bidding one another adieu, and
with stewards rushing here and there
bearing great punches of American
Beauty roses and baskets of fruit for
favored voyagers, a little band of mis-
sionaries held prayer meeting in
one Of the drawing rooms of the
steamship Kronprinzessin Cecilie just
before the liner sailed recently. as a
fitting observance of the departure OF
Miss Anna Vreeland of 1877 Grand ave-
nue.. Jersey City, who was taking her
fortune Of $4,000 with her to found a
missionary home in India.
1t was only a short time ago that
relatives of Miss Vreeland, who is 80
years old. instituted proceedings to
have lunacy commission appointed
to examine her as to her sanity.
She was possessed Of $4,000 in
property, which had been in her fam
lily for $50 years A physician, to
whom final Judgment was left, said
she was not insane. but that he
thought she was eccentric.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-06
ELEPHANTS LIKED MUSIC.

A ship with a cargo of 40 elephants
was anchored off the coast of Zanzi-
bar, East Africa, in perfectly smooth
sea. A photograph belonging to the
sailors began playing the air, Every
body's Doing t." Gradually the ship
began to roll back and forth, and soon
was dipping dangerously. as though in
a violent storm. There was a general
alarm on board and the captain order
ed an investigation Of the remarkable
phenomenon. 1t was found that the
40 elephants were swinging their
trunks in unison with the music and
swaying back and forth The huge
beasts seemed to be enjoying it i'm
mensely. The ship was riding light,
with no other cargo. and the rolling
of the vessel became so great that
there was danger of it turning clear
over. The music was stopped, the at
tendants hurried down and with much
shouting and humping managed to
stop the dangerous amusement
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-06
POPULARITY OF POST CARDS

Some interesting particulars are
published by the Postal union at
Berne, Switzerland, relative to the
circulation of post cards in different
countries of the world Germany
leads the way with a million and a
half per annum, million being one
thousand million. Japan follows with
S94 millions, and Great Britain with
S45 millions. For other countries the
numbers given are as follows: Aus
tria, 432 millions; Russia, 300 mil
lions; Italy, 1871 millions; Hungary,
113 millions. France only sends out
thirty millions, probably on account
of the high rate of postage-ten cen
times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-06
INGENIOUS SWlNDLERS.

A man who once had his hour of
fame, or rather infamy, has died at
the age of eighty, at Quimper. France.
Half a century ago he was the clerk
of notary of the district, whom he
used TO accompany to the houses of
those who on their death beds had
summoned his employer to make their
will. His procedure was az follows.
He used, in collision, of course, with
the notary, to crawl under the bed OF
the dying and often unconscious tes-
tator, and, being an expert ventrilo-
quist, reply to the lawyer in the words
the latter had dictated to him. Time
and again the ruse succeeded, and by
it's means wills were falsified to the
benefit OF the fraudulent notary and
the would-be heirs who had bought his
services. Finally the trick was dis
covered, and the notary was con-
demned TO 20 and his clerk to 10
years penal servitude
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-06
STOCKHOLM BEAUTIFUL CITY
BUSY commercial Metropolis of Swed-
en- Has Most Picturesque
Surroundings.

stockholm, Stockholm has
the appearance of a beautiful. pleas
ure resort instead Of a busy CONNER
cial city of several hundred thousand
INHABITANTS. The king of Sweden's
palace lies on an island between Lake
Mailer and the Baltic sea- Entrance
10 IL can be obtained with difficulty
Inc visitor is courteously shown
through a labyrinth of state apart
ments, suite succeeding suite, contain
Ing priceless tapestries. marvellous
CHINA, pictures and portraits, statues,
vases and bric-abrac, the gifts of Ma
poleon the Great, the third Napoleon,
the Russian czars, the emperor of ia
pan and many other notable people
All the rooms have splendidly painted
ceilings, heavy crystal candelabra and
huge mantelpieces made of Dresden
CHINA bewildering wilderness Of
curious and beautiful things which it
would take days to explore thorough
ly.
One of the chief pleasures of a So
1ourn in Stockholm comes from the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-06

numerous steamer trips which can be
made in day to some one or other
of the many islands lying between the
city and the open sea.
On these islands, divided by narrow
channels of deep, still water, opening
out here and there into lakelike la
goons or wider riverlike spaces, and
with shores all clothed with pines to
the waters edge, the people live their
summer life. On the banks are many
pretty villas with tiny landing stages
among rocks which rise sheer out of
fathOm deep water Some of the little
islands are Joined to larger ones by
picturesque bridges, while red and
white and green restaurants are set
about among the pine trees.
Surprising all other beauty is the
indescribable northern twilight with
its wonderful tender blue shot through
with glowing pink. The light is clear
and bright, SO much so that one can
see everything distinctly, can read
and write with ease, and yet it is not
daylight, nor could it be mistaken for
such. One can sail in and out for
many hours between the islands be-
fore reaching the open Baltic with it's
crisp waves and rougher water.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-06
BANK NOTE 500 YEARS OLD

A Chinese bank note which Is more
than 500 years old, came into the
hands Of the official in charge of
the subtreasury at New York re-
Gently. 1t was offered for deposit and
exchange, with other Chinese curren-
cy, by a local Chinese firm of i'm
porters. The note was issued during
the Mink dynasty. in the reign of the
Emperor Tai-Tsee, who occupied the
throne from 1868 to 1899 The face
value Of the note was one kwan, or
a string Of cash which would be less
than II cents in our money.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-06
ESTIMATED PRESENT COST OF
BUILDING A PYRAMID.

A contractor with a head for fig
ures and building estimates has work
ed out that the Cheops pyramid. in
Egypt, could not be duplicated for
less than $1O0000.000 With modern
machinery and the employment OF 40.
600 stonecutters. haulers. quarrymen.
masons and laborers. duplicate OF
the pyramid could be erected in two
years. II has been calculated that
the work really required the serv-
ices of 100000 men for 30 years. The
Cheops pyramid occupies space OF
127 acres. and is 7i6 feet high.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-06
is DIVORCED BY A LETTER
Wife Loses Industrious Husband
When She Meets a Poiitician-He
Mourns a Good Saver.

Reading. Pa.-Charles A. Hamm OF
Reading has been granted divorce
from his wife, Anna, now a student
nurse in Philadelphia. The couple
lived happily until the wife, while on
a visit to a sister in Philadelphia, hap
pened to meet a politician, afterward
writing him a letter, which fell into
the hands Of the husband
In the evidence it was limited that
before the husband received this let
ter he did all the homework, fnclud-
ing scrubbing. sweeping and ironing.
and gave his wages, $50 per month,
to the wife
The pretty wife, on the other hand.
during the seven years OF married life
saved the $4,000 necessary to buy the
house in which they lived.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-12-06
Australia to Save Giant Trees.

Melbourne.-A popular movement
has been set on foot in Australia to
preserve the gigantic stringy barks.
various species of eucalyptus. OF that
country, which far exceed in height
the famous big trees" of California
and are the tallest trees in the world.
These trees sometimes attain heights
ranging from 400 10 500 feet. Their
timber Is exceedingly valuable and
for this reason they have been ruth
lessly destroyed by lumbermen. while
no proper steps have been taken TO
provide for thei; reduction.