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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-08
Platinum Production in 1919

Although the high price of platin-
UNI encouraged prospecting in the
United States in 1913, says David T.
Day in an advance chapter from
Mineral Resources, 1913, on the prod
uction of platinum and allied met
ais, now in press by the United
States Geological Survey the ex-
pected increase in the production of
crude metal was not realized. The
total production from California and
Oregon, the two sources of platinum
ore in this country, amounted TO
1927 crude ounces and was valued
at s1S.477
considerable output of platinum
is also obtained in the United States
from the refining of gold and copper
bullion A portion of this platinum
originates in old scrap, sweepings,
ETC., sold by jewelers. and dentists.
About $50 fine ounces, however, was
derived in 1918 as new metal from
gold and copper bulletin from do
nestle mines. The production of
refined platinum in this country III
1913 from domestic sources was 1924
troy ounces valued at $46,53O against
1908 troy ounces valued at $45,778 in
1912.
Russia has been the greatest pro-
Queer of platinum in the world, he
output of crude platinum in 1913 be-
ing 100000 troy ounces.
The value of platinum has come
into greater uSe in the iewelrv Trade
but this increased demand has been
compensated for by the decreased
us of the mtal for electric light bulbs.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-08
Mexico Prohibits Gold Exnorts

MEXICO CITY. Oct 2S.-The In
ternational Mines company today de-
posted in New York to the credit of
the National Railways of Mexico
$250,OOO gold TO enable the railways
to pay off the installment due on
the company's debts. Simultaneous
ly the minister of finance has issued
decree prohibiting the expectation
Of all gold and silver without special
permission.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-08

Arsenic production Of the United
States in 1913 was 2513 tons valued at
S159,236. Imports of arsenical COM
pounds were 4,701 short tons, worth
s410,446 and 1852 lbs of Paris
green and London purple, worth
S4431. There is not much profit in
the manufacture of white arsenic
smelters saving it on account Of the
poisonous fume which would be
otherwise emitted into the atmos-
phere.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-08

This department 10 under the di
rsetion of Mr.. w. e. Deity, the
vol known mining engineer, who
will carefully scrutinize all mat.
tsrs relating to mining in order
that only reliable information re-
garding legitimate enterprises
shall find = place here.
Tho Republican would be pleas
Cd to receive information from
any part of the state regarding
the development of tho mining in
dustry. All communications
should DO addressed: Mining De-
partment, Arizona Republican.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-08
cochise Conner Cnmnanx

This property at Johnson is re-
PORTED sold by Kirk Hart and o. c.
Parker to O. T. Smith, representing
the Standard Mining company. The
consideration is said to be 500, 900
and covering a certain period of de-
yelopment.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-08
M ohawk Group

This property of three claims III
Moave county has been sold to DR..
E. H. Thatcher, Louis Murphy and
Charles E. Anderson, of Washington.
The property is situated on the OPP
posite side of the gulch from the
well known Golconda mine A re-
cent shipment Of twenty-eigh tons
of ore netted $4,000. The vein is
opened up for a distance of 700 feet.
and it is stated gives great future
promise.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-08
THE MINES OF ARIZONA
underlies the sedimentary

(which underlies the sedimentary
rocks.
150-ton concentrating mill has
been in operation several months
and good recoveries are being made
Electric power for mine and mill is
obtained from the Roosevelt DAM
The product is still being hauled
80 miles by team to Florence, a
station on the Arizona Eastern rail-
road but it is intended to construct
in the near future a narrow gauge
road from Superior to Webster and
it is expected that this road will
reduce haulage costs about Sc per
ton of product. The equipment Of
q new working shaft is contemplated,
as the present development shaft is
too small and the equipment too
light to handle the tonnage now
available.
(The foregoing is from the En-
cheering and Mining Journal, and
confirms all our previous statements
regarding this property
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-08
Yuma Mine

This old property in the Tucson
mountains fourteen miles southwest
of that point, has been purchased by
W. ]. Laffery for a consideration of
$4,000 and additional royalty ar
engagements. The ore carries gold
silver, lead and molybdenum.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-08
MINING Deals

The Banks gold mine in Mohave
county has been bonded to f. r.
Copper, late lessee of the Hotel Lam
kershim in Los Angeles. The amount
paid for the Property is said to be
$4,000. The property is situated on
the southeast slope of the Wallapai
Range, and comprises seven claims,
five of these claims are on ne ledge
The ore average is about SIG per
ton. ,.s
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-08
Carnotite

The production of carnotite-hear-
ing ores in the United States in
1913 was a record, being 1869 short
tons, containing 34.S tons OF metallic
uranium, and S.3 grams of metallic
radium, worth $1,020,000.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-08
Shattuck Arizona

This property near Bisbee ceased
production entirely on October Il,
and development only will continue
at the mine until metal prices i'm
prove. The company will sell no
copper at less than IS cents.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-08
Potash Well Found in Texas

The silver lining to the dark cloud
of war is the lesson which it Is
teaching in regard to the develop
ment of this states resources. De-
pendence on the nations which are
now at war was never fully realized
until a great calamity closed the
doors of commerce and stopped the
flow Of products from foreign lands
to the United States.
The director of economic geology
of the University of Texas has re-
Gently issued a report concerning
mineral resources, showing that
many of the minerals which have
formerly been imported from foreign
countries. abound in unlimited GUAM
Titles in this state.
In the item of chloride of potash
alone the report shows that we i'm
ported in 1912, $1O,726,O9S worth Tor
use in the United States, while ex-
periments with one well in the pan
handle of Texas prove the existence
of this mineral in larger quantities
than many of the leading deposits
of the world
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-08
New Quicksilver Discovery

One of the discoveries of quick
silver in the MaZatels. near the Sun
flower ranch in Maricopa county has
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-08


Gently l had reason to again visit
the property, when the owner took
out three barrow loads of ore which
netted him $685..
Lindey on Mines
A treatise on the American law
relating to mines and mineral lands
within the public land states and
territories, etc. by Curtis H. Lindley,
Cloth Octave, three volumes San
Francisco, Bancroft-W hitney Com
pany, 1914.
This is the third edition of the
most complete and comprehensive
treatise On American mining law. The
first appeared n two volumes in
1897, when the subject was in its
formative stage and when miners
and courts alike were still uncertain
as to many of the principles ulti-
mately to be established by the SUI
preme court The second, much en-
larged was published in 1903 and has
remained the standard text book on
the subject, although the plates and
stock in hand, were destroyed in the
San Francisco fire in 1906 and the
work has therefore been out of print
and practically unobtainable for the
past several years.
The relation between geology and
law is not always apparent on casual
consideration, yet the laws of man
kind govern every phase ana mani
festation of human activity. The
To-, al hDl
come in touch with every branch of
art. science and industry and master
for himself the sum of human knowl-
edge Thus it should never surprise
a jurst to be confronted with learn
ed propositions in any field of mod :
ern investigation. He may be led
into the realm of medicine, wherein
are required an understanding of ana
tony surgery, physiology and toxi-
cology; or into the domain of chem
istry where we will need to study
metallurgical processes and the ele-
mental constitution of matter; or in
to the field of mining and a con-
sideration of questions of mineralogy,
geology and the structural relations
of ore deposits.
The Importance of the service rem
dered by the geologist to the miner
is recognized not only by mining
companies as shown by the increas
ing tendency toward the establish
ment of regular geological depart
ments in connection with the larger
mines, but also by the lawyers who
are familiar with the practice of
mining law. On this point Judge
Lindley speaks as follows:
"a practical knowledge of what we
may term structural geology, derived
from actual contact involved in the
investigation and working of mines
is quite as essential as familiarity
with the law, in order to enable one
to present any satisfactory illustration
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1914-11-08
Valuable Ore

Twenty-Five years ago l examined
a property and since that time more
or less work has been done upon it,
but not any Of it in Il thorough and
efficient workman like manner. Re-
Gently l had reason to again visit
the property. when the owner took
out three barrow loads of ore which
nettnd him &G2h
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-10-30
Mutt and Jeff in a New FroIic

Mutt and Jeff in Mexico" will come to
the Grand on Friday, Nov. 8, and it is
promised that it will not only live up to
the past records Of phenomenal business
but will prove to be the crowning triumph
Of Gus Hills long business career. MUTT
and Jeff in Mexico" was designed for
laughing purposes only. There isn't a
serious thought in the entire show; it's
mission on earth is simply to Danish dull
care nd stifie the hook worm and crouch
Get seats early, as Mutt and Jeff in
Mexico" invariably plays to capacity
houses and the early bird catches the
best seat. soc to Sl.50
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-10-30

johnson will be sadly missed in church
work here, but our loss will be Cheraw's
gain.
The Sans Souci club held its annual
Halloween party at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. G. p. Randall last evening.
The rooms were handsomely decorated
in yellow and white with profusion of
chrysanthemums. Jack o. Lanterns
hung everywhere, while comical little
kewpies made their appearance in un-
looked for places. A wise old owl
looked down in solemn approval upon
the whole proceedings. Some of the
usual and some very unusual Halloween
stunts were performed. A supper to
suit the occasion was served and a most
delightful evening was spent by the
members and their husbands.
Mrs. Fred Noble was the hostess of a
delightfully."- arranged five hundred party
on Wednesday afternoon. A luncheon
of attractive appointments was served.
The guests were: Mesdames Todd, G.
p. Randall, Fleak, Fenlason, Vaudeville
Anderson, Mathews, Cheney, Braden,
Randel, Mendenhall, Wise, Guiou, Ger
ecke, Blotz, Morse, Maxwell, Lance,
Allderdice and Emily Randall.
Mrs. C. l.. Govreau entertained the
members of Violet Rebekah lodge at
her home on Wednesday evening, to
help celebrate her husbands birthday.
This was complete but none the less
enjoyable surprise to Mr.. Govreau.
Elegant refreshments were served by
the hostess.
Mrs. d. l.. Joehnck was the hostess
last Saturday afternoon of one of the
largest parties given this season when
she entertained more than fifty ladies
at delightful thimble party. A two
course luncheon was served, Mesdames
Roberts and Lewis assisting the host
ess.
Mrs. E. Fred Smith entertained a
luHlDeT VI iauieS iaSt 'oii'oS a. 'SSi"''''
in honor of her mother, who is a visitor
from Pueblo.
The Ladies of G. A. r. will meet
with Mrs. William Green, 300 North
Twelfth street, next Tuesday after
noon.
Invitations have been received by a
number of Rocky Ford people to a Hal
lowe'en party at Ordway this evening.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-10-30
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IN THE
SOCIAL WORLD

Acacia Chapter, o. f. s., had a
largely attended meeting on Tuesday
evening, when La Junta chapter mem
bers were present as guests. The busi-
ness session was short and was followed
by interesting talks from several of the
visitors. A musical program was next
in order, consisting of a piano duet by
Mrs. Wise and Miss Barkley, two vocal
solos by Mrs. S. NJ. Kellogg and selec-
ton on the piano by Mrs. Dent. The
invitation was then given to repair to
the dining hall, which was lighted with
Jack O. lanterns and candles, with
witches and black cats lurking about
the corners of the room. The table
decorations were beautiful and the
spread was of the highest order of ex-
cellence. There were So guests from
La Junta besides several from Manzan-
ola and other towns. This was one of
the most enjoyable social affairs in the
history of the chapter.
| Mrs. F. M. Proffitt entertained at a
delightfully."- informal party on Tuesday
afternoon. Dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess. The guests in
cluded Mesdames Avery, Frame, All
derdice, Adams, Wilson, Baker, E. F.
and S. j. Smith, Maring, Potter. Pol
lock, Stratton, Bushey, Thompson,
Haun, Wine, Funk and Towne.
On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Proffitt
again extended her gracious hospitality
at thimble party. A delectable lunch
con was served. The guests were Mes
danes Maring, Dent, Burrell, p. Goblin,
j. C. and o. Arnold, Furman, E. w.
Shelton, Todd, Haun, Smith, Award, r.
d. and d. o. Thompson, Houghton,
Turner, Park, Morse, Allderdice; Misses
Avery, Smirl, Hall and Adams. Mrs.
Maring entertained with beautiful
solo and Mrs. Dent rendered several
piano solos that were greatly enjoyed.
| At the NJ. E. parsonage last Friday
evening Mrs. S. b. Worner entertained
the Q. E. c. with delicious five-course
dinner in honor of Miss Blanche Rex,
| who has been an honored member of
the class for many years. The only
guest outside of the members was Mrs.
| o. G. Dukate, former teacher of the
class who still retains deep interest in
the welfare of these young ladies'. Miss
Rex was presented with handsome
silver spoon. The following toasts were
given: Greeting" Mrs. Warner; 'The
Years that Have Passed." Miss Boyd;
"The Future Years." Miss Strong;
"Our Teacher" Miss keenan,; THE
Queen Esthers," Miss Gerbing; Fare
well to Our Classmate, Miss Ginter;
"a Message" Miss Rex.
On Tuesday evening the Methodist
Sunday school board went to the home
of Chester johnson and gave that gen.
tleman great surprise. Mr.. and Mrs,
Johnson speedily made t.. self-invited
guests welcome and an unusually enjoy
able evening was spent. Mr.. johnson
was presented with handsome chair
as mark of appreciation for the six
teen years he has so faithfully worked
in the Sunday school. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-10-30
Piano for Sale

Have stored temporarily in the vicinity
of Rocky Ford strictly high grade piano
which will be sold cheap for quick sale.
for cash or easy payments to a respon-
sible party. Anyone contemplating tho
purchase of high grade piano may OBJ
tain particulars by addressing The Denver
Music Company at Denver. Colo. -25
Get your fresh fish and oysters at
ct,uHaye
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-10-30
DR.. n. NJ. NEWKIRK
Republic an and Progressive
Candidate For
CORONER
Solicits Your Support, Because:

He is capable OF the duties he will be
called upon to perform.
He is physician in active practice.
He has no favorites. political or other
wise
He is properly located.
He can save the county money in many
ways.
He is qualified in all cases where called
to give rational opinion as to the
cause of death.
When called to case he will know what
to do.
He will not hold useless, expensive in
quests.
He will know when a post mortem is
necessary.
He has no ak to grind and will not use
the office to boost his own business.
He will conduct the Office in a business
like manner.
He will serve the people faithfully and
efficiently.
Therefore Mark Your Ballot:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-10-30

johnson will be sadly missed in church
work here, but our loss will be Cheraw's
gain.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1914-10-30

Invitations have been received by a
number of Rocky Ford people to Hal
lowe'en party at Ordway this evening.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-21
RETAIN The SOIL MOISTURE
ton Of Large Crops Of Fruits
Few Good Methods

Conservation Of soil moisture I re-
gard as the mos important OF all the
factors having to do with the Droduc-
ton Of large crops Of small fruits. IN
der present methods the questions Of
weeds does not concern me at all, for
p the process Of ideal maintenance
tillage weed growth IL suppressed In
its infancy. The only time that weed
growth is likely to prove q factor Of
any considerable consequence IL dur
Ing seasons Of extremes In precipita-
ton. and. 10 the case Of strawberries
during the blooming and fruiting sea
sons. says a writer In The Horticul
turist.
During the first years OF my expert
ence as a grower Of strawberries !
thought that the one great purpose Of
cultivation a to kill weeds. Since
that time the weed question has been
eliminated as a factor OF importance
in fruit-growing operations.
Where the dust mulch Is z~ealously
maintained there is little chance for
weeds. A few may escape. but such
are easily disposed OF.
The plan OF method OF culture fol-
lowed has much 70 do with the ease or
difficulty OF maintaining an efficient
earth mulch That method which per
mits Of the stirring OF the greatest
amount OF surface with horse-drawn
tools Is the method the most 70 be de-
sired.
II is essential that this mulch be
maintained close around each individ-
ual plant. for II this Is not done the
aggregate area thus left open 20 sur
face evaporation Is considerable. Then.
too. the moisture content OF the soil
directly under the mulched surface IS
considerably reduced by capillary &C
lion OF water toward the dried soil an
der the unmuiched surface.
Close around the plaE,s the soil
should 10 be stirred TO a CREATE
depth than one inch. One-half evei
will work wonders in conserving soil
moisture.
How frequently should cultivation
be given2 This depends somewhat
upon the nature Of the soil, and fire
luency OF showers. As a rule. ones
4 week will be sufficient. In case o.
showers. the ground should be gone
over as soon as the soil Is dry enough
to permit OF cultivation Where show
ers are OF daily OF frequent occurrence
this rule cannot De followed. It ther
becomes q question OF judgment viii
! an element OF luck. perhaps. as u
which shower is TO be the last.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-21
NOT A SOOTHING APOLOGY
6obby's Wen-Mesnt Effort Probably
Made Indignant Private Soldier
Nader Than Ever.

Colonel Blank had a little boy Eve
years old. and little Bobby he'd often
heard the men in his fathers regt
ment spoken Of as Colonel Blanks
men" So he said TO one OF them.
Ny father owns you.
The soldier vas very angry. You
little imp" he exclaimed. What
are you talking about2 Nobody owns
me.
Bobbys mother heard about il. and
was much distressed. Calling he lit
tie boy 10 her. she said.
Bobby. you we're wrong when you
said your father owns his men. and
7 want you TO tell the soldier that you
are sorry for what you said"
Running to overtake the private
the little boy exclaimed bsearhlessly
Tn sOrry ny 'ather Lwns you"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-21

Stella Mayhem is fat-just plain
fat. This is the term she herself ap-
plies TO her avoirdupois, without try
ing to disguise It as plump" or
STOUT. And she doesn't mind joking
with herself about It.
On a certain occasion she was let
ting her audience into a few Of her
secrets.
Il have tried everything recon-
mended to reduce" she admitted. but
] keep on getting fatter. Why. there
Isn't a thi~g I read about. guaranteed
to take of flesh, that ! don't Try"
I At this pause a woman seated In
the second row, who had made herself
conspicuous by several remarks dur
ing Miss Mayhew's talk. inquired:
did you ever try poison 2"-St.
Louis Post-Dispatch.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-21
HAIR CAME OUT IN HANDOUTS

Hughson, Cal.-"Last winter my
hair began to fall out and later my
scalp began to itch terribly and my
hair was full of dandruf. There were
pimples broke out on my scalp, espe-
cially around the edge of my hair.
Sometimes / would wake up at night
and lie awake an hour or so with the
itching. My hair came out in hand
fuls when | combed il. 1t was dry and
lifeless and the dandruff was so thick
X could be plainly seen.
Il used several different kinds of
shampoo and soap but it got worse all
the time for five or six months. When
| had lost about half of my hair l
started using Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment. In about six weeks my scalp
stopped itching and in two or three
months my hair began to come in
new. My head is clear Of dandruff
now and new hair is coming in all the
time" (Signed) Mrs. w. R. Candlish,
Dec. 10, 1912.
C~uticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
lard "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston-"-Ady
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-21
Is Grimm Drought Resistant

The success OF Grimm under drought
cor~litions in western North and South
Dakota leaves little doubt that it IS
fully as drought-resistant as required
for maximum yields under northera
conditions. SAYS a writer in an sx.
change The drought-resistance OF
the Grimm has been questioned. out
I believe that an examination OF the
data available will show that there
really is little noon for controversy IL
the fact is kept in mind that only IN
ssr southern conditions has the Grimm
fallen below common alfalfa in yield
per acre under drought conditions
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-21
sorqhum Crops.

The sorghums are adapted 10 with
stand heat and shortages OF moisture
They are capable Of lying dormant dur
ing long dry spells and then produc-
ing a splendid growth upon receiving
rain late in the SOrghums are
among the most reliable and profitable
summer crops TO grow. They are
quite as well adapted 10 almost every
part OF the state as corn. and IL grown.
will be found even IL the best corr
sections. while In the western part
Of the state they produce larger yields
than corn. In feeding value their
rain. hay and silage compare favor
ably with other crops.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1914-05-21

you say your automobile didn't
touch this man. and yet he was dead
when you picked him upy" shouted
the prosecuting attorney.
That's my claim" coolIy retorted
the prisoner. my machine didn't
touch him"
And you we're driving not over IL
miles an hour2"
Not over II miles and"
"And you saw this man start to
cross the street"
Yes"
Did you blow your horn2"
Il did"
What sort OF a horn Is it?"
"One Of those newfangled clatter-
boxes that Great a sound that Is a
cross between a Shrek and a dying
wall"
That explains It. You simply scared
the man to death"