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The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-02-26
FARM PROSPECTS FINE
Some Hot Shots BY Peter Rsdford OF
TEXAS Farmers Union and Hints
On Successful Farming

Successful agriculture means sell
ing without waste.
We should devote our energy and
talent 10 the solution ~ the prob
lens Of our own locality.
We need 90 further extend Chris
tinn Influence IN the rural homes, AZ
well as to spread The gospel In Chi
ma
II n a. important that we discuss
from tho pulpit the building OF mac
adam highways from the church to
our homes. "a that We preach of
the golden streets Of the New Jeru-
salem.
The rural press. the pulpit and tho
school are trinity o. powerful In
aucuces that the farmer must utiI-
ise 10 their fullest capacity before
he can occupy commanding posi-
ton in public affairs
Every farmer IN rexas should sub
scribe for the local paper as we'll
as farm periodicals and such other
as he may and probable.
m, he should. hy MI means. sub
scribe 'or Ms local paper. rs no hofns
can AFFORD TO be without H.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-02-26
NoTicuf

Al persotNo.n property with
In the ii o1Lnbock are hereby
notified TO MI at the city Hall and
render snme or tasation for tho
year 1914. an ~ they have already
done no prist 20 First Monday In
June. 1914. fattD
w NJ. SHAW. cny sce'y.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-02-26

The county's nav road machiner,
arrived mis- week The proper ning
10 do now IL 20 ret n 90 worn ~
speedily a. posaibls and kesp tho
ronds IN good eondIslon--there h
nothing mas Important than sod
roaas.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-02-26

The state Ere marshal recently
made the startling statement that ~
per cent OF the fires occurring tn
Texas during the past four years
were preventable Only ~ per cent
have been unavoidable, and IS per
cent were OF unknown origin with
the assistance Of the State Fire M
surance Commission. campaign has
been waRed throughout the state for
fewer fires, ana as result the MUM
Der OF preventahle fires have some.
what decreased IN recent months BY
means Of better fire prevention and
protection, number OF Texas cities
have recently secured decrease in
their Insurance rates.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-02-26

not charitable insututiona; neither
are they objects of charity they are
builders; they give ten times more
than they receive, aud a city without
great newspapers isn't real city,
that's M.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-02-26

Mrs J. v. Rgymer. who has been
visiting relatives In Lubbock and
a'sr this 1moe the past week. return
Tuesday.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-02-26

The Crosbyton Review of last
week contained a write.up OF most
every business firm in the town. as
well as a good roundup Of facts
about the country. II was well got
ten up and contained much valuable
information. Frank White deserves
much better patronage at the hands
OF the Crosbyton people than they
give him. And here's hoping that
they will at an early day wake up
TO the realization that Il is their
duty and business interest to adyer
iise literally IN the home paper. II
Is a good investment, as those who
advertise most win attest
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-02-26

A dispatch from Hereford. Texas,
says conditions there FOR farming
we're never better; the ground mas
been wet by SHOWS and rains for
from four 10 six feet down. This
moisture. together with irrigation,
will produce bumper crops for 1914.
Feed crops especially will be pushed
this year. as the advent Of silos
into that territory has developed an
extensive demand for sllage for fat
tening Of livestock
Such - the conditions over the en-
tire South Plains country.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-02-26

A rost card from d.. o. T. Hutch
inson indicates thai hs 4 having a
Eresf time IN ssw >erk Ia=s ., thI-
time w. has nssn absent q points
s~sh ssr sfe pst ~ s~>s<.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-02-26

Mrs. l. d. Rankin. who has been
visiting for some time N Yoakm.
returned home today.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-02-26

xrs w. n rssesI rsssrsa s~<sr
aas from q <soss s'-is n raAsAs,
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-02-26

The land should be prepared just
the same as for coru or corton-turn
ed and well narrowed. This should
be done AS early as possible After
each rain. between breaking and
planting. the land should be eithe,
narrowed or disced lightly The very
coarse sandy soil win not stand har
rowing. for 10 do 50. We would cause
the land 70 blow
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-10-30

~ ||f
h addition 10 boIn9 ~ (xysting
49, a thoueanls a rlrn0ooors, th6
- v;..sS 49, 49, u - -.
- - s~ '' ~ '''
ness'aes altar.
oaday svenin! q 3 o'e!oek " the
per'ess Of ~ nesropo1sen hotel
n,ns Edlsh nuruhen % uomang' n:
-. VAS married to :. ,: Feety Of
Corr1eana, Texas. The ~. b. :.
Han pastor Of ths ChFiseian church.
of.eoneed.
ne hrSde vas glven avay BY her
uncle. Sheriff Ton :. Mcclure OF An
son, Texas. whom che accompanied
to Iort ~o.th to attend ne stock
shov. N.Y. AsCiurs was also In the
party.
u was thirty ysars aeo that the
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-10-30
AeeIES DEFEAT DEFINING At
STATE COLLEGE SATURDAY

State College-The Deming High
school met the Aggie seconds FOL
their return game on Miller field. and
was defeated by the score Of rs "a
o last Saturday. The former game
played in Deming on October 10 re-
suited in the score Of 13 to 0 in favor
Of the Aggies.
The game was hard fought despite
the one sided score. The Deming team
fought hard to annex this game since
Il has lost all games played so far
this season. However, the Aggie Sec
onds proved too strong and the Dem
ing boys were forced to suffer the
second defeat at the hands Of the
Aggie team.
The Aggies scored in the FIRST
quarter after ten minutes Of play,
advancing the ball over the goal line
by series Of forward passes and
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-10-30

making a total score Of 25 TO 0 for
the college.
The teams lined up as follows:
College-Wharton. left end; Mad
dox and Norton. left tackle; Briges,
left guard; Kronig, center; Robert
son and Sinasio right guard; Wagner
right tackle; Lane, right end; Sieal
(captain) quarterback; Barlow, full
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-10-30


10 MUTT STATION +
+++++++++*+++*+++
Greedy Mum Of Lake Valley was
in Mutt Monday.
Hal Kerr, Mr.. Chadburn, John and
Willie Coleman were Mutt visitors
this week.
Mrs. will Hall has left for a
months visit with her parents in
Pueblo, Colo.
Harry Thompson was in from the
Carnival ranch this week.
! Harold Davis, aged 10 years, fell
from his running horse and sprained
his arm badly aud also skinned his
face.
Mrs. Hanie Barksdale and daugh.
ter Bedford. are in Deming this week
visiting her mother. Mrs. J. d. Keith
Lon Barksdale, Will Hall and Ed
Price were in Deming Sunday.
]. II. Crosby was at the L. H,
Jones ranch Saturday.
N. T. Mcclure is moving his fam
lily to Deming this week so the chill
dren may attend school.
Mr.. Kelley Of Lake Valley stopped
over in Mutt Friday.
Mrs. r. A. Davis was in Rincon
Thursday where her son Harold was
rnder the doctors care.
The Santa Fe railroad and cattle
men Of Mutt nre putting in much
needed stock pens at Easley. Thanks
to Hugh H. Williams.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-10-30

bucks through the line. The second
quarter Melted the Aggies another
touchdown, the last ten yards being
made by a run, end around end. The
third quarter gave neither side
score, Deming having braced and held
the Aggies in the center Of the field.
The fourth quarter gave the Aggie
Crimson team two more touchdowns.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-10-30
wsa,an's Club

The woman's club meeting Is post
poned on account Of not being able
to get the library room ready. The
meeting will be held Tuesday after
noon, November 10.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-10-30

d. ~ Nh = J. l1auon IN 1,
elabego1o 1|nnoe q 8 o'olook Gon1ny
sveaing = honee q 0jto1nor Wnllan
HaDonaA q ~ boon1icnl uogan
hons q rine soEook n tah1e ~
handsonsly dseerate1. ~ eo)eu
sehens being yellow M whits vilh
eorrsepouding ehrysanthsnuns. Nh.
Moran vas assisted i serving b
Mrs. F. 3. Morton, Miss Nay Ma
honey and Miss Irsns Clazksen. N
guests present were 0svsEnor WIn-
ian NcDonsld, Distriet Jl1gs Celiu
Neblstt, Representative 8. J. 0naith,
Mayor John Corbett, County Chair
man p. A. billiard, Dsnocratie Gtate
Comuittsemsn =. r. vallan1ighau
and n. L. Kerr, J. A. Mahonsy and
DR.. +. E. Morton.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-10-30

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
The school children are enjoying
their new game, volley-ball. They
are practicing hard so they can show
tbsig parents how it is played, on
Friday afternoon.
The Homesteaders' Club met last
Wednesday at the home Of the pres
ident, Mrs. Berwick. A very pleas
ant afternoon is reported by those
present.
We regret the serious illness Of
Harry King at the home Of his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Hon.
His parents are expected to arrive
today to be with him.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-10-30

The Presbyterian Social Circle will
hold their next meeting at the home
Of Mrs. John Corbett Wednesday at
ternoon, November 4.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-10-30

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n. ~ Ma ]. \ Csowsll o.
LosdsburG arzived b ~ ely Sun
day.
Ma r r. Thenas Il Mani, Aris..
arrived n ~ elly Nes1ay and stop-
ped over q hsr way to pert Bayard
W. Gag and Wiz cans in from
LordshuFg this well and spent few
days With Dsming fxisnds.
John A. Nayss, wifs and two chill
drsn Of Santa Rita srs spending the
week with friends IN the valley.
A. E. Joubert Of Hurley was q
Dsning visitor the fore part Of the
week.
State Engineer James A. French
was q visitor in the city this week
on his way to Lordsburg on official
business.
Mrs. R. P. Barnes Of Silver City
and Mrs. R. F.. Coons Of Lordshurg,
stopped over Sunday on their way to
Silver City.
T. Raymond Young Of Denver, ar
rived in the city Monday and made a
tour Of the valley with a view Of
locating.
DR.. R. C. Dryden Of Pima, Ariz.,
arrived in the city Sunday and left
for Silver City the following day on
a business trip.
r. Ward Carroll Of New York city,
arrived in Deming Tuesday and was
met by his brother. the Rev. T. w.
Carroll Of Silver City.
p. II. Henry Of Monterey, Cal,
member Of the U. 8. army, arrived in
the city Tuesday on his way to Fort
Bayard where he will spend the win
ter.
Stephen Z. Barnes Of Felman.
Aris., is q visitor in the city looking
over the conditions Of farming in the
Mimbres valley with view Of locat-
ing.
Stanley Thompson, who has been
visiting friends and relatives near
Philadelphia for the past month. re-
turned home Monday.
Capt. w. H. Richardson, U. s. A.
Of San Francisco, arrived in the city
Tuesday on his way to Fort Bayard
where he will spend the winter.
Mrs. Margaret Stanley, a real es-
tate operator Of Los Angeles, has
been in the city for the last few days
looking over the valley. She went ia
FL Paso, Texas, Tuesday evening to
visit friends in the Pass City.
W. E. Barnes, travelling freight and
passenger agent Of the Southern Pa
ci6c company, with headquarters at
Tucson, Ariz., arrived in the city
Tuesday and is making the rounds
visiting his friends.
II. G. Watson, William Speaker,
J. L. Dyer, DR.. B. NJ. Workman. W.
II. Shelton, DIR. A. s. Cochran and II.
W. Broaddus, all Of FL Paso, stopped
over in the city Tuesday on their re-
turn from an automobile trip on the
ella.
The telegraph operators in the To-
cal Office Of the Southern Pacific
have been removed to the ticket Of
fee where they will do double duty
as train dispatchers and ticket ag-
ents.
Early last Friday morning there
arrived ut the ranch home Of Mr..
and Mrs. John Bailif, a young lady
weighing five pounds. As Bailif{s in
tend that she remain for an indefi-
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-10-30

The Santa Fe railroad and cattle
men Of Mutt are putting in much
needed stock pens at Easley. Thanks
to Hugh H. Williams.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1914-10-30

Mrs. r. A. Davis was in Rincor
Thursday where her son Harold wa.
Under the doctors care.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-29

not interfere With the l--Ss arrange
iiAeAt or the faEm as a wnole.
10y Il millions Of bacteria wh.eh
1ehsia!ts I've III connection with the
iesumes. like alfalfa. clover. beans
peas etc. nitrogen Is taken from the
III and stored in the roots II the
plants. Fart Of il i used bv III.
plants in their growth. ard part be-
'cihes available 10 other plans Y hen
ne roots OF the leguul.s have ea-
aged supplied with n|.tFo-eu i'm
thIs WY. al leguminou< plants grew
pett-f, and pro auce mare nutritious
hay then where no bacteria are found
IN the noduleS ~ their roots. There
iore' when alfalfa Is planted cat a
iitla n a locality where no alfalfa mas
oeen grown before. il is almost al
WAYS Il good plan 70 introduce Some
OF the right kind OF bacteria irto tie
soil So that they Will d able tp work
II connection with the alfalfa plants
very soon after they begin to grow.
SCch Introduction - called ~Inocula-
ll"n. h process is simple. Soil
from a held on which alfalfa j. grou
ing luXuriantly, and where tae mo-
dulles in which they multiply show
that ii contains the desired bacteria.
i scattered broadcast. at the rate 49,
zoo pounds or more per aETr. ana
narrowed in, just before or after
sowing the alfalfa seed. Care should
be exercised to get soil only from
clean. healthy fields. Soil well sup
Piled with vegetable matter Which
makes ii a ~congeniai place for bac-
terra 10 lieVe is less likely To require
incubation than is 2 soil deficient il
vegetable matter.
When alfalfa has been grown OF
II farm with success for several
years, and the soil in the different
Icld Is inocqlated, il should be work
out IN With the regular rotation. FOL
the same reasons that red clover Is
used IN rotations. However. ia uaina
alfalfa in rotation. its hould be re
menbered that it is a true perennial
That Is, unless winter killed, j
usually continues to live for man,
years. In this respect it differs iron
red clover, which is Il biennial an,
hence may be expected To die out u
the end Of the secon- growing cas-
from planting the seed. Alfalfa is q
valuable as clover in keeping up III
productivity OF the soil through tn
addition o. vegetable matter and III
trogen, but it is not adapated To
changing to a new field every years .
every two years as is clover.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-29
FARM NE WIS

for boys. p0N''' f~eftodlcals
Every premium offered for contas,s
ana club work should hava - -
main object the pramofior 90
couragement Of the work TIL -
MUM should represent the sraa.t
need n interest of tha cnrnNo,-E
membership; it must each tho hraed
viewpoint Of the club work ana -
courage both members and leaders ~
p~loSfesslVe and constructive in
'nelr "ork, and it should serve "a in
slsdSe the club members interest and
respect for farm life.
Club leaders. comfy onn.
ms teachers and others interested
III promoting agricultural and rural
nome interests should lose no opDor-
Unity TO nave exhibits and Interests
recognized effectively at county dis
.rict ana state fairs, county farmers
institutes. Short courses. and teach
eis associations are excellent me
uiurns Tor promoting club work and
an exhibit of club products. special
contests, essays, and general discus-
SlonS on phases Of the work should
occupy some place and time dnrine
TIE eSuld session. Do not wait for
an invitation to submit club interests
Out proceed at once to make and pre-
sent your plans to the proper of
ncIals, such as the secretary. The
president, and the various pre1ni,lu
ana program committees. Most al
THESE Will be glad To recognize the
Boys ana girls in their work and clu(
interests III every way possible.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-29

ence of his kind OF work upon &C
tual production and land values.
Boys corn-club work should be
constructive and permanent ana IN
order hat it may be so the following
tines Of contest work are suggested TO
the club membership. These contests
should offer some relaxation from the
main line OF work and should be
practical and recreative as we'll as IN
structiye. The following are a few OF
the objects of corn-club contests:
%. To increase members inter-
est in corn in all of it's import phases.
(2). To secure better seed corn
and ~nseouen better yields. (All
seed should be returned TO the e&-
go. To give industrial activity and
practice to club members for the en-
tire year.
(45. To give members greater IN,
terest in club work through complheu
play and contest methods.
(5). To furnish profitable dlFeT-
sion to the boys during the other"lse
idle hours Of play time ana
periods. can ounce Of prevention Is
better than a pound of cure
TO stimulate interest in the contests
the following premiums "ouio oe
most suitable: lid
CO. Free trips and expenses palo
TO district ana StGic A"AAo
tional institutions. chautauquas, etc.
(2). Top buggy, saddle, gold
watch, automobile, etc.
(a). Clear title to one or HloIs
acres Of land Ito encourage XIII"
ownership. o,.
6. farm implements, TOOLS
equipment. etc. 4to
6). Thoroughbred pigs ea'''e'
horses. mules, pens of chicken
(6). Club emblems, banners ah'
remnants. onch
set OF tools, cameras. trunk iea'ie'
hand bag, writing desk, etc.
(S). Poultry equipment, sucn do -
cubators, watering and feed ofoueh7
brooders, fences and gates.
60. free tuition 10 short course
in agricultural and mechanical cor
leges and regular courses III colless.
uO). Canvas tent. camp QUIZ,
canoe, hunting equipment paseoa'
suit, suits OF clothes. 90
Il(. Dictionary. encyclopedias as
of agricultural books, special GU
library, series Of books OF stahoa'
literature. o,,
Gs). Subscriptions TO farm Jour
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-29
BY o. II. BENSON.

1t is a weil-established fact that
both play and contest interests ner-
form a very important part in the nro-
cesses OF and nave much to
do in creating efficiency for man in
the equation of social and industrial
life.
The corn-club work is a very i'm
portant factor in the economy Of the
farm in directing BOYS who live in
rural districts in the business as a
profitable and noble profession. The
way in which the club work takes
hold OF q boy is quite remarkable, and
from the enthusiasm created by the
club work and contests. greater in
terest in farm life is sure to deyelon
We need the boys for the present
efficiency of the farm, and we must
have their work, their leadership. and
tier influence for the future If
American agriculture and rural in
terestS are to endure and contribute
as they should to human comfort and
prosperity.
The purpose of this article is TO
suggest lines of interest and instruc-
ton in addition to the regular club
work, which has to do with the acre
yield at a reasonable cost of produc-
ton. These club contests may we'll be
taken up in connection with the rural
and village schools; county. district,
and state fairs; farmers institutes,
and educational gatherings. with a
view to giving direction and interest
as well as important training during
the entire year. The club contests
will enable both teacher and parent to
wiz the boy for better things III need
ed educative and efficient farm life
Much could be said about the infiu-
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-29

lust as corn is nov successfully ana
profitably grown i'll every State. SO
may careful experimentation make al
falfa a permanent factor in the asrl-
cultural prosperity Of almost every
section.
Any good corn land-anE land not
too wet to grow red clover-should
produce alfalfa as Wen. An pun
1900 Of vegetable matter in the soil
- essential. and so also is good drain
aee such as will prevent water from
81 long on the surface II low
places. in inter i'll spring. or after
pHnaar rains The water level n
80 coil should not be nearer than
Sven or eight feet from the sur
When a good stand OF alfalfa 5
9ecurcd the field is usuaily surren-
dered to this crop for four OF hve
"aars unless the plants are winter
kiiled. This should be borne in mind
w. c,,oo.ina . location so that 1t MAY
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-29

Wis. according - SUGGESTIONS made
~ ihe writers. Is herewith described
This seSt maj - used foy testing =
large number 81 lots r mgtk Samples
ST one pint 81 milk Will filter Through
E - fE~t a. each Let ia ready.
The inside cylinder - /. - inches
IA diameter AID 8 lnrhes lons. 81 -
THaret-shaTe - ut al. bottom. gesus
nAttn1 - an opening aboat an inch
II diameter \ cap On tne bottom
contains j a4fv Esua. stga8uer St.
htch = thin as~e - absorbent cuttar
Is placed This cap is easily attaches
/" the apparatus IS m~ecS . hinged
aaTe loop
After s. safuple Of malls laA beets
Uttered taruuE the apparatus the
CAP containing the gauge ard The cot
ton filter - detached and tt. cotton
DIE placed ou a pGec. 90 Nh4te paper
ia drS. This cotton contains he art
aud sediment collected from ~. pint
~ mills The ~ dirt ehtAtu~i
Will vary With different los ~ milk
ana the discs Wncu ar. mas be r.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-12-29
SOIL EROSION HURT TO AGRI-
CULTURE IN SOUTH.
Large Areas Lost 10 Cultivation Every
Year.

The following statement regarding
soil erosion in the South IS taken from
the annual report Of the Bureau OF
Soils Of the Department:
In a study OF soil erosion in the
South it has been found that large
areas are lost to agriculture annually
through erosion. In some states VAST
areas amounting to as much as 50
per cent Of the arabic land OF these
sections, nave been abandoned. The
character Of the erosion varies Nitl
the type Of soil. Usually. on the heayy
clay soils. sheet or surface erosion
is found. With increasing proper
ton of sand in the soil the erosion
changes TO the 'shoestring" type. then
to the gully type. with rounded edges.
and finally TO The guliies With cayins
sides. The most rapid erosion seems
TO occur in soils having 2 laver Of Sill
or clay at the surface and a sub
stratum of sand. This condition
usually leads TO erosion OF the deep
gully type. which Is difficult IL cheek
and Improbable to reclaim.
All methods for prevention ana con
troll are based either on increasing tn.
capacity for absorbing the water as
it falls. or on decreasing the velocity
OF the run-Of. \ new method III use
in one locality l. TIE construction O.
what are known a. "christophers.'
the distinctive feature OF this plan ".
ing i'll the n Of disposing Of
storm waters. Across an incipient
! gully is built . dam. through which Is
passed a Sewer pipe connected with
an upright pipe IN the upper side Of
| the dam. Water fills the VALLEY until
it reaches the top Of the upright pipe.
and then flows down this pipe into
the mex field. The water left stand
ing below the mouth of the upright
pipe is gradually removed by q tile
drain. II is also demonstrated In the
South that other crops must be grown
han those requiring clean culture. a.
do cotton, corn, a2d obacCo.