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The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25
Editor Dobbins a Visitor.

.Editor Dobbins of the Idaho
Springs Mining Gazette was call
ing on old friends in Arvada Sat
urday evening. He is running u
good paper for the Springs
town and is being well treated,
we understand. He used to live
near Arvada and was linotype
operator on the Denver Daily
News. Arvada seems to be the
mecca of newspaper men, and
until Mr.. Dobbins moved away
all the Denver Dailies were re-
presented or would be if he was
here now. Fred Cantrell, who is
linotype operator for the Post,
Mr.. Marshall, Of the Times, Mr..
Newton, circulator of the Re
publican, and Mr.. Dobbins of the
News. However, since his re-
moval the Post has sent out an
other representative in the per
son Of Mr.. Maloney, who is ad-
vertising manager Well, they
are all good citizens and we
would like to see more of them.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25
Vale Blows Into Town.

County Attorney VIM. Vale
blew into town Tuesday at 1:15
in his Ford car enroute from
Buffalo N. Y, where he in COM
pany with other veterans of the
Spanish h-American war, attended
the convention. He-wore a heal
thy coat of tan and seemed to
have enjoyed the trip immense
ly, although they encountered
some terrific roads through south
ern Nebraska and northern Mis-
souri, and Kansas. The mud
was simply indescribable" said
Mr.. Vale as he was narrating
his trip. Their car was the
only one on the road in either
direction for four days. At a
Kansas town several tourists,
who were marooned there on
their way east took courage when
they came in after a run Of four
days on low speed, and started
out only to turn back again as
the bigger cars could not travel
the heavy raods. They got stuck
in one place after dark and were
compelled to bunk for the night.
When morning came they got
some straw and managed to
get the machine out.
On the return they shipped by
boat from Buffalo to Detroit, and
went through the Ford car works
there, where they were turning
out a machine in SO seconds.
1t was a grand trip, neverthe-
less, and will be one long re-
membered.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25
Advertise Country Products.

While others are displaying
their produce in the Enterprise
window Coroner Burton has con-
tributed a photo Of a plum tree
which was taken when it was so
ladened with fruit that it had to
be propped up. The one tree
yielded 20 gallons of the lucious
fruit. j. A. Newcomb sent in
three beautiful apples of the
Wolf River variety which catches
the eye Of all passers by. They
measure respectively ~, II and
H. inc hesin circumference. Any
one is welcome to bring in any
thing that will show off to ad-
vantage what this part of the
country will produce, and we will
be pleased to give them personal
mention. While it may seem of
little Importance to some, it new
ertheless is one of the best ad-
vertisements as an inducement
to those who are looking for To-
cations. Beginning with today
and continuing for ten days,
Denver will entertain from 10,
600 to 25, 900 homeseekers, and
and some of them will more than
likely visityArvada.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25
CUT THIS OUT, SIGN, AND MAIL TO TRAMWAY
Mr.. JOHN A. BEELER,
Vice-Pres. & Genl Mgr Denver City Tramway
TramWaY Binding. Denver. Colorado

Dear SrBeng resident taxpayer in Arvada and vicinity
and deeply interested in its growth and future develop
men appeal to and your Company believing that you
have the power to aid very materially in building up
town. which in turn will be much greater
for sincerely believe In accordance
belief and in good faith hereby respectfully request
earliest convenience you make thorough investigation
of conditions here with view of making
residents who have business interests employed in Den
yer. firmly believe that a Communication monthly ticket at
the of five cents ride between Arvada
loop would be of great mutual advantage
Hoping that may find it possible grant this petition
with best Wishes respectfully,
NAME
OCCUPATION.
BUSINESS ADDRESS
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25
Entertain Friends.

Mr.. and Mrs. +. d. Hutchings
entertained at dinner Sunday
evening for Mrs. W. II. Gaunett
and daughter Helen, from Port
land, Oregon who is visiting her
sister Mrs. d. u. Barkalo, of
Denver. Other guests were Miss
Helen Hill, Miss A. Merriman,
Miss Helen Fletcher and Mr.. w.
T. Shiland, all of Denver.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25
Hate to See Them Go.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. V, Ferriot left
Saturday for their home in Fran
ingham Center, Mass, and the
neighbors and friends of Victor
Ferriot are indeed sorry they
could not have made their home
here permanently. They came,
as most of our readers know, last
spring on account Of the latter's S
serious illness, and now that he
is much better they have gone
and probably will have their son
come TO them when he is strong
enough to travel. Everyone who
knew Mr.. and Mrs. Ferriot, Sr.,
became very fond Of them and
their departure leaves a vacancy
in the hearts of those left behind.
VIM. j. Carstens is building a
frame cottage on his five acre
tract east Of town.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25
No More Routt County Coal.

A. Tetzloff received word Tues
day that the Oak Creek miners
had walked out at noon and the
mines were closed down indefi-
tily and that no more would be
shipped from the Oak Creek
mines this winter. This coal took
a sudden jump Of so cents on the
ton.
Arvada people will do well to
watch the coal market closely as
there is no telling where the
price will go to or if coal can be
gotten at any price.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25
Arvadan's Win in
Sundays Game.

Sundays game between Arva-
da and the Globe EXpressWas a
demonstration of what our boys
can do when they get down to
business. They fought every
inche Of the way just as though
they could not afford to loose a
score.
Nichols was in form and pitch
ed a remarkable game, tanning
sixteen men out and allowing
only 3 hits. Jack Lercher was
behind the bat and did some fine
work, He put three men out
on second, in fact did not allow
man to get to second. Doc
Lercher played second and did
fine work. Louis Miller did some
fancy stunts with the stick get
ting two two-baggers, the only
two clean hits of the game. The
rest of the boys got everything
that came their way.
The visiting pitcher did fine
work but lacked support.
The game of games will be
next Sunday when the Arvadans
play the Pansy's al Roadway
Park to decide which is entitled
to first place in the League. Our
boys are going over with blood
in their eyes" and it is believed
with the same lineup they will
come out winner.
The city has put In y ~
sion of the sidewah crrs,i g
Wadsworth ditch to prevent peo-
pie from tumbling into it on
dark nights, or through careless
ness. 1t is a safeguard for the
children who seem possessed to
play about that corner.
w. G. McDearncr of Ralston
was business caller in town
Tuesday. He is one of the pioneer
chicken men of that district and
reports the business very good.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25
Thinks Valuation Too High

T. C. Sellman, the well-known
pioneer, is complaining that the
county assessor has raised his
valuation $50 per cent within the
past year. He owns eighty acres
or more, but some of it is un-
tenantable for lack of water and
also because it is rough and stony.
He also was compelled to give a
road and irrigation ditch right Of
way off of the tract, for the ben
eft of the general public, he
claims, and yet is taxed just the
same as if all was good, and crop
bearing. If Mr.. Sellman's CLAN
is correct, there is something
evidently, radically wrong with
the present system of taxation.
There is no evidence of any ap-
preciable advance in land values
that would have justified such
sudden boost of taxes, as far as
we can see, and Mr.. Sellman
should have the ear of the equal
ization board in order that the
matter may be adjusted.
The fancy work club spent a
pleasant afternoon with the JUG
hem sisters last Thursday.
E. W. Van Voorhis returned
last Thursday from his summer
cottage up in the mountains
where he had remained a week
or so longer than his family in
order to put things in shape for
the winter.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25
"It's a Girl"

T. Some OF the residents IN the
northeast part Of town were
thrown into an excitement bor-
dering a panic Friday evening
and came near turning in the fire
alarm thinking possibly the Raj
ston Lumber Company's plant
was on fire. On closer investi-
cation however, they found that
the commotion was caused by W.
M. Spencer running around
the house throwing his hat in the
air and shouting It's a girl"
Yes, Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer are
rejoicing over the arrival Friday
evening of a nine-pound girl.
They now have one of each kind
and are supremely happy. con-
gratulations are pouring in from
their friends, and the victory of
the Arvadas over the Globes
may be attributed largely to Mr..
Spencer fine humor.
Frank Kaler and wife of Den
yer spent Sunday with his par
ents.
Ellsworth Secrest and children
drove to Elizabeth Friday to Wis
it his nephew, E. r. Secrest,
who is on a ranch near that place.
They returned Monday.
E. Y. Jackson was quite sick
for several days last week but is
able to be up again.
Mrs. Harry Secrest Of Denver,
visited her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Gibbs West, Friday.
Mrs. j. C. Nolan was brought
home Thursday and, we are
pleased to say, is on the way to
speedy recovery.
w. J. Pope had the misfortune
to upset a load Of alfalfa hay on
Wadsworth Avenue last Thurs
day. The residents nearby carri-
ed away what was left to feed
their chickens.
,Yhe Denver Shale Brick Com
pany paid off their men Monday
evening and suspended operations
temporarily on account of being
unable to get coal, owing to the
impending strike. This throws
about twenty men out of employ
went.
tN Mr. Pray has a garden full Of
Hubbard squashes which he is
+ selling to all comers.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

Jno. p. Graves Of Broomfeld
was visitor in Aryada Tuesday,
calling on his ncphews, Robert
and Charlie. He will leave in
another week for California and
possibly 90 on to Honolulu. He
has promised to write us a letter
when he gets located.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

Quite a nuber Of Arvada mem
bers of the Baptist Church at
tended the Rocky Mountain Bap
tist Association which was helc
in Golden Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday Of this week.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

Clifford Robbins who has been
spending ten days at home visit,
ing his mother, Mrs. Jennie
Robbins. returned to his work as
engineer on the MolTat road
Tuesday.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25
Sheriff Has Business Here.

Sheriff Joe Dennis was in town
yesterday serving summons on
some Of our citizens to appear in
conrt. His deputy also came to
Wheatridge to take Mac Davis,
who is suffering from softening
Of the brain and will probably be
sent to Pueblo. Mr.. Dennis had
his deputy take Mr.. Davis as he
was an old friend Of Mr.. Dennis
and his case is pathetic. Mr..
Davis is highly respected citizen
and has been failing in health
for the past year or more. He
has become violent and his wife
found it necessary TO have him
taken away for her own safety.
He is perfectly rational at times,
but has spells Of violence which
make him unmanageable, it is
said.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25
Nhomer Evans threshed his

EHomer Evans threshed his
wheat the latter part of the week
and the yield was exceptionally
good for this year. Some Of it is
reported to have yielded So bush
els per acre.
The mems class of the M. f.
Sunday School will entertain a
number Of the Churchmen at an
informal Lunch, Friday evening.
Some Brotherhood men from
Denver will be guests also.
A i
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

c. T.. Fink has rented A. G..
Davis house on Ralston Avenue.
The Ladies Guild Of the Episco-
pal church will give supper on
Friday, October 3lst. (flaioWeen)
evening.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

E. Y. Jackson was quite sick
for several days last week but is
able to be up again.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

Frank Kaler and wife of Den
yer spent Sunday with his par
ents.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

Mr.. Malletrecieved a card from
Theodore Simms and Chester
Lawrance dated Friday at Lead
vile, in which they stated the
roads and weather was fine and
theY Mern haNinr dandv tinn
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

Mrs. Harry Secrest of Denver,
visited her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Gibbs West, Friday.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

The fancy work club spent a
pleasant afternoon with the JUG
hem sisters last Thursday.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

N Mr. Pray has a garden full Of
Hubbard squashes which he is
T selling to all comers.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

Ellsworth Secrest and children
drove to Elizabeth Friday to Wis
it his nephew, Il. R. Secrest,
who is on a ranch near that place.
They returned Monday.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

1t is reported that there will
be a dance given at the Kiddie
Ranch, Saturday evening the
9th, Leyden Jet.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

Mrs. W. NJ. Rollins, who has
been spending a month in Den
yer, and Aryada, looking after
her property here, returned Mon
day night to her home in Rollins
Vile.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

Mrs. j. C. Nolan was brought
home Thursday and, we are
pleased to say, is on the way to
speedy recovery.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs, II. S. Burton en-
tertaind Mr.. and Mrs. Williams
and Mr.. and Mrs. King at six
o'clock dinner Wednesday even
ing.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

A good time TO subscribe.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

w. J. Pope had the misfortune
to upset a load Of alfalfa hay on
Wadsworth Avenue last Thurs
day. The residents nearby carri-
ed away what was left to feed
their chickens.
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

Mrs. Kraupa, who had been
visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. A. Taylor the past month.
left last Sunday evening for her
home in Colo. Springs. Miss
Ada, her sister, accompanied her
as far as Denver.
"The Cherry and White" is
out and is n glowing tribute to
the energy and skill Of the High
School pupils who are getting an
experience in journalism which
may come in good play to some
Of them some day. Who knows
but that a Horace Greeley" may
be product of the Aryada High
School and we all will be proud
to say He was born and reared
to manhood in Arvada. "
The Arvada enterprise., 1913-09-25

w. G. McDearncr of Ralston
was a business caller in town
Tuesday. He is one of the pioneer
chicken men Of that district and
reports the business very good.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-15
HARDY QUALITIES OF MULES
Horses Cost More to Mature and Also
Command Lower Prices-Farmera
Should Cooperate.

A mule costs less to mature than a
horse. 1t will out-sell horse from
SIS to SIS, depending on the section of
the country where you are In business.
The average price paid for mules is
50 above the average price paid for
horses in 1911, according to the year
book CT the United States department
Of agriculture.
A mule will earn its board after It
is two years old if handled carefully.
UP to the weaving time the mule will
cost little more than SO or SIS. The
next eighteen months of the mules
keep will be the most costly. Figur-
ing the cost Of hay at $40 q ton and
the cost Of oats at 40 cents a bushel,
1t will cost about $50 to grow the mule
to maturity. Yet when 1t is sold 1t
will bring from $3.50 to $500.
1t Is not necessary for one to own or
buy pure-bred mares to grow the best
mules. Any mare that will rear q
good colt will rear a good mule. Yet
the better the grade of mares the bet
ter will be the offspring. In most
communities there is a breeder who
owns a good jack. II not, 1t will be
possible for few interested farmers
to cooperate and buy a good jack.
They should be able to buy an excel
lent jack for from $1,000 to s1,5OO.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-15

culale freely Some haul and put On
a fat topped shed or barn to cure:
then they are out Of the way Of all
depredators. and they can quickly be
pu into the barn on the approach OF
rain. But for large crop the best
way Is to set up poles In the field
about six feet tall and shock the vines
loosely about two feet In diameter.
Don't press the vines down. 1t is best
to let the vines cure a day or two
before shocking II the weather will
permit. AS soon as they are thor.
oughly cured hurry them to the bran.
Rain rapidly destroys their feeding
value.
To plow them up take of the mold
board from an ordinary turning plow.
The dirt will fall through, and the
vines together with the nuts will be
turned to the side. They should then
be shaken and turned up to the sun.
Avoid all the dirt possible, as 1t will
cling to the vines and lessen their
value as feed. A small crop may be
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-15
(By D. c. ELLIS.)

(By D. c. ELLIS.)
4- working model showing the pro
cess Of erosion on deforested slopes
has been feature of exhibits by the
forest service at recent expositions
1t shows the working out Of the natur.
al phenomena 30 we'll, and Is 90 sim.
pie and inexpensive to construct, that
a similar model might be erected in
schools for the use of classes in
nature study, elementary agriculture
and physical geography.
The model consists of two hills slop-
ing down into two valleys through
which two streams wind in and out
through farm land and lead into two
lakes at the front Of the landscape
Both hills are made Of the same kind
of soil, that of the region in which
the model Is erected. but one is COW
cred with twigs. young trees, or
shrubs, to simulate a forest, under
meath which is a heavy carpet OF
moss representing the layer of leaves
and twigs which covers the ground
in the real forest, while the other hill
is bare of all vegetation.
BY means of suitable sprinkling
device water In the form OF rain is
made to fall with equal force upon the
two hills. On the forested slope its
fall is broken by the foliage and it
drops gently upon the moss.covered
surface of the ground. The moss and
the soil beneath, which Is kept soft
and porous by the protective cover,
quickly absorb the rain and allow It
to seep out as clear water farther
down the slope, thus forming noun
tain stream which flows through
green and fertile valley into a clear
lake at the lower end Of the model.
On the other slope the rain beating
down upon the unprotected and hard
ened surfac washes deep gullies in
the hillside. carries the soil into the
turbid stream which drains the val
ley below, and thence into a muddy
lake. The erosion on the slope loos.
ems stones. which are carried down
upon the valley farms; the silt depos-
tied in the channel Of the stream d.
verts the water. which opens up gul.
lies through the dry land; the main
stream Is made shallower and wider
and often overfows into the fields;
islands and silt bars rise in the
stream; and deltas are built up in
characteristic form at the entrance to
the lake.
y. erosion processes which work
themselves out in this model, the
wearing down Of the hill, the sitting
up Of the stream bed, the gradual
shifting Of the course of the stream.
the formation Of deltas and sand bars
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-15

In the lake. and the gradual opening
up of watercourses through them are
all typical of the processes constantly
going on In nature and show striking
ly the close relationship between for
ests and surface formation. 1t is the
same process Of erosion on a larger
scale which. after the destruction of
our forests, causes the removal of the
top soil from our slopes. cuts them up
into gullies, and deposits sand and
gravel upon the fertile alluvial soil Of
the bottom lands. In storage reser-
voirs, or In the channels of streams,
where 1t impedes navigation and
causes overflow.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-15
HANDLING OF PEANUTS
One of Most Excellent Crops
Farmer Can Raise.
Haa Many Bird Enemies and Tender
Plant Affords Dainty Rabbits Are
Particularly Fond Of-Plan
for Harvesting.

In my opinion peanuts are one o,
the best crops farmer can raise.
They excel corn for feed, especially
on poor land. Like peas. they will
flourish on thin land. and improve 1t.
They will grow on any kind of soil
but sandy land is best as the nuts
are cleaner, brighter and smoother.
They have great drouth resisting
qualities. In this part of Texas pea
nuts may be planted any time from
the last Of March to the first of July.
writes w. P. Kloster of Sunset. Tex.
IN the Missouri Valley Farmer. The
ground should be prepared by plowing
deeply and narrowing thoroughly.
Lay of the rows, drop the nuts and
cover two or three inches deep. !
take off the front part Of my single
row planter and use 1t when covering
the seed. The hills should be about
foot apart in the drill and the rows
three feet apart Put in plenty of
seed, for the mice and moles will
get some and some may not be good.
1t is best to plant the whole nut.
Soak them for "a hours before plant
Ing, to soften the hull. After drain
Ing OF the water. just before planting.
pour kerosene oil over them to keep
away the moles.
The peanut has many enemies, and
no wonder. AS soon as the tender
plant appears the crow Is apt to pull
1t up. 1t is best to protect the nuts
by fence from the rabbits. The
tender plant is a dainty they like
At harvest time, when you turn the
nuts up to the sun to dry, the crows
come once more. Since the vines
are as valuable as the nuts, great care
should be given to the harvest. II
there is plenty Of barn room they may
be hauled In at once and scattered
thinly over the floor, leaving doors
and windows open so the air can cir
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-15

How the Peanut GroWs-
The Vine Blossoms Along the Stem.
After the Flowers Fall, the Ovaries
of the Plant Enter the Ground
Where the Pods Are Matured.
harvested by running common spad-
ing fork under each vine and turning
out vine and all. In soft ground they
can be pulled by hand.
The feeding is small problem.
The stock only ask chance. Cows
and horses will eat first the nuts. then
the vines The dry vines are not good
for hogs, but they will fatten on the
nuts. The vines and nuts together
form almost q balanced ration. I
knew one man who fed his horses pea
nuts and bran, and he claimed IL was
better than corn. At all events, his
horses were fat.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-15

ltS SAdLlpic, quo hou oiu ]hS SoAA1~
act. Sue gave one shrek Of joy and
exclaimed:
"'oh, thank goodness, Charlie. He's
gone at last!'
when my friend came up and we
told him our adventure he didn't seem
to have words to make any comment
on it for while, then he said:
"'Wonder why it wouldn't have
been the proper thing to yank them
fish in and land 'em in your boat?'
"'Why of course 1t would. Charlie!'
said Sue reproachfully. why In the
world didn't you think Of that? The
very ideal
81 wondered little at it myself and
declared that we would try for 'em
again. We did, and it wasn't long be-
fore Sue yelled that the fish was after
her pole again. Whether 1t was the
same one or not don't know, but it
looked exactly like it when 1t
Jumped and we got it in the boat and
killed it with an oar. A lot more fish
tackled us before the day was over
and most CT 'em we didn't yank in and
land, but we had heaps Of fun seeing
'em get away.
"That conductor sure did know what
he was talking about. Yes, yes.
There's heap more fun II you don't
know how to fish and If your girl don't
know how than there Is in knowing
how"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-15
Pasturing Too Closely.

II the sheep are compelled to dig
II the pasture for their food they are
very likely to eat the roots of the
grass. 1t is a. far better plan to have
two pastures and allow them to Craze
in one while the other is allowed to
catch up and make good growth.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-01-15
BY Contrast.

Hewitt-How do you like your new
fiat?
Jewett-It's so small that every
time l get home I feel like the great
est living American.-Woman's Home
Companion.