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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04
WHEAT GROWERS
ARE WORRIED
Cracking Ground and High Winds
Make Narrowing . Question

Farmers are in a quandry as
regards their wheat crop it is
said. A large acreage has been
planted this winter in the county
and it has made big growth
with a promise of big yield.
Now, il is said, the ground is
cracking and the preplexing
question is whether to harrow or
not. II narrowing is done, there
is great danger of damage from
drifting and if narrowing is neg
lected, the moisture will escape
from the soil. Therefore ir the
absence of another snow, they
are undecided as to what course
TO perSue.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04
STREET GRADING
IS ABOUT COMPLETED
Cross Streets in South Part Of Town
Receive Attention this Week

Work is continuing on the re-
grading of the streets of the city.
Teams have been busy this week
on the cross streets in the south
part of town from Center to Gay
nell making IA marked improve
ment in these streets. Cutters
foot in depth are being plowed
and the grader set to throw this
dirt to tie center of the street
thus not only making better
appearing street but giving bet
ter drainage in case of rain.
With these streets improved
practically all of the city's streets
have been reworked this winter.
Other work which has been over
looked, probably will be complet-
ed at once.
In all nearly ten miles of streets
have been reworked during the
last four months.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04
CYCLECAR STATION
FOR TUCUMCAR|
This City May See First Agency
Established, West Of Chicago.
for New Vehicle

If plans mature successfully,
Tucumcari and New Mexico will
have the first agency for the cycle
car west of Chicago. The cycle
car which is small motor vehi-
Gle, SO small that il may be driven
through an open doorway, has
attracted considerable attention
throughout Europe and now is
creating furore in this country.
\ cyclecar show is now being
held in Chicago and it is to this
city that Frank Babe of Tucum-
carl has sent a representative TO
try and secure the agency for
this place. II the agency is Sc
cured Mr.. Bade will try to inter.
est persons in this city and state
in the new car, and it is believed
that the car will prove "A big sue
cess here on accounto of the narrow
gauge and the facility with il will
take our country roads.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04
LOCAL COMPANY TO
PUSH Invention

Haas, Hunter * Company, the
local patentees and manufacture
ers of the S. o. Il. oil burner, are
arranging to place their invention
on the market on a more elabor-
ate scale than heretofore. OF.
fees have been opened on east
Center street and literature being
provided for agents and dealers
The invention which is for the
purpose of burning coal oil for
cooking purposes, is said to be
the most economical contrivance
of its kind on the market, burn
ing for "a six hole range less than
one gallon of oil in five hours
time when turned on full blast.
The burners are now being
manufactured.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04

Good progress is being made
on the Pajarita irrigation project.
G. w. Quin whois promoting the
plan has succeeded in signing
over 5000 acres of the required
amount of land necessary 10
make the plan a success. This
is about half of the three quarters
share which the company desires
and il is estimated that at least
five thousand additional acres
will have been subscribed within
the next week or two thus making
the building of the irrigation plan
an assured thing.
PROMOTER WILL GO EAST
Mr.. Quin expects TO 70 east
within two weeks or as soon as
he has acquired the requisite
acreage and will place the matter
before certain money interests
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04
DUCK BUT NO
DUCK HUNTERS
They are Scared Because Of the Fed
eral Law Which Closed the
Season on Dec. IS.

Local Sportsmen are in u
quandry. Since the cold wealth
er wild duck has become plenti.
ful and the desire is strong
among the huntsmen to be out
and doing. The federal law
however sets the time limit for
duck hunting between Septem-
Der Is and December Is and
while there is difference OF
opinion as to the government 5
right to interfere with the state
laws, yet the national govern
mcnt has a strong arm, hence
the hesitation.
The law applies to migratory
wild game and was passed last
fall. There is a fine of 500 for
its violation.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04
SCHOOLS ASSIST IN
CHILDRENS' HOME

The January issue of the Home
Evangel published at Albuquer-
que, gives the names of more
than 200 school children of the
Tucumcari public schools, who
subscribed the amount of S25
towards the support of the
Childrens' Home Society, an or
ganization for the care of home
less children. Donations ranged
from a few pennies to several
dollars.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04
LOCAL COMPANY
AFTER LOGAN LAND
Option Sucured Until March 5th on
1900 Acres al Rama to be used
for Irrigation

An option until the fifth OF
March has been taken by local
parties on the Johnson ranch
situated fourteen miles south
east of Logan, at a price approx
mating $4,000 according to re-
port. George Mindeman with
a. Baltzer the civil engineer of
this city, made . trip over the
property last week in order To
make estimates of the contem-
pleted cost of certain plans which
are being considered by those
who are considering the purchase
of the property.
The ranch itself which em-
brases 1900 acres of the old How
ranch includes several buildings
including those of the postofiice
Rama.
II iS the intention ot those who
ave considering the purchase of
the property to erect a dam on
the Rama arroyo, 900 feet in
length, and - feet in width with
"a larger dam of earth in front of
this. The dam will be seventeen
feet in height and will retain 100
acres of water. The plan en-
braces the irrigation of the land
either by the company or by
settlers to whom the land will be
sold in small plats.
Mr.. Mindeman is now in Chi
cago in regard to the plans and
will return in IA few days il is
said.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04
HALF OF REQUIRED ACREAGE
FOR IRRIGATION PLAN SIGNED
May be Placed Before Eastern Capital in Another Two Weeks
II Sufficient Acreage is Obtained

where he feels assured the plan
will be accepted.
Should the work prove a sue
cess, in the neighborhood of
$4,000 acres of land will be placed
under irrigation, most of this
land lying close about Tucum-
carl. All Of the preliminary
work Of surveying has been done
and all that is lacking is the
money with which to build. The
estimated cost will approximate
three-quarters of a million dol
lars.
Among those who signed this
week were d. J. Finegan, 800
acres; X. y. Donohoo 22O acres;
Bob Hicks, 500 acres and Lee
Hamilton, 800 acres. This last
is the site of the Sunshine dairy
west Of town.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04
the GROUND HOG
saw HIS SHADOW
OF Course. so we will have Another Month
OF Winter Possibilities

Well of course the ground hog
saw his shadow Monday so ac-
cording to popular superstition,
we will have another siege of
winter. AS he has about one
chance in twelve of not seeing his
shadow, Tucumcari generally
has until April to await spring.
However January saw nearly the
whole month sunny so Tucum-
carians have nothing to complain
of. The ground hog does not
worry US.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04
BETTER LAWS FOR SETTLER
Government, Said to be More Liberal in
Future in Plans for Southwest

Western men are jubilant over
the easier requirements being
made by the government in re-
clamation work and predict that
il will mean revival Of interest
in colonization of the semiarid
regions of the west. Additional
money was appropriated last
week To further the work now
being done in Carlsbad and other
irrigation project of this vicinity
and more time given the settler
in which to make his payments
on irrigated lands.
An effort is being made To gain
a law through the national gov
ernment providing for "A 6+O acre
homestead settlement and many
things point To the success of
this undertaking. Assistant Sec
retary A. a. Jones of this state
and Congressman w. II. Smith
both have been busy on laws to
make conditions better for the
settler it is said, and have placed
the bills before the national con-
gress in such "A form that there
is little doubt but that they will
pass.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04
DENTAL BOARD
~ ENDS SESSION
Local Member and Appliesn, Return from
State Examin alton

{. NJ. Stanfill, d. d. S.. a men,
ber of the state board of dental
examiners, returned Sunday
from Las Vegas, where he has
been assisting in the regular an
nual examination for new dem
lists. Six applicants were pres
ent among them DR.. M. J. Has
kins of this city. The board con-
sists of Drs. c. M. Stanfll, of Tu-
cumcari, M. ]. Moran, of Deming,
J. X. Welsh of Dawson and +. r.
Lord of Las Vegas. The meet
ing occupied three days.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04
O. W. HERN. pastor.

Wednesday evening at 7:3O the
choir meets with Mrs. Amelon.
Thursday at 800 p. m. The
Ladies Aid meets with Mrs.
Dunn.
Thursday 7;30 p. m. The Bible
Study class meets at the church.
Sunday Bible school at p:45 a.
m, Mems class in. the Sunday
School taught by the pastor.
Morning service at 1900 o'clock,
snbject of sermon, Prayer.
Evening service 1880, subject
"Crossing the Lake.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04
MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT
OR CURRENT BY METER
SrtLshdg Question Still Puzzles Council Regular Meeting
Act Upon Subject Of Good Lights al 0 hem"

The discussion of additional
light for the city streets is still
occupying the minds OF the city
council. Up to this time il has
seemed impossible for the light
company and the city to get to-
gether on terms. Two plans at
present are being considered ac-
cording to mayor Rector, one,
the installing of municipal light
plant and the other the purchase
of electric current. the city in
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04
PH0TOPlAY CHANGES HANDS
Oklahoma Theater Man Buys Inter.
ssts Of Photoplsv on Second 81.

The Photoplay moving picture
house on Second Street changed
ownership this week, o. Osten.
dorf of El Reno, Oklahoma, buy.
ing the business from F. Strib-
ling, the former owner. The
house was opened about a year
ago by Mr.. Stribling who came
here from Liberal, Kans., and
since has done good business.
Mr.. Stribling will remain here
with his family so that his chill
dren may attend school.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04

stalling its own system of pole s
and wires and furnishing its own
globes.
1t is desired to have electric
lights at frequent intervals on
the city's streets. perhaps at
every crossing thus affording
Tucumcari one of the best light
ing systems in the state. In the
event of the city owning it's own
plant, electric arches also may be
erected across the down town
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04

streets as an advertisement to the
town.
We are going to give the pco-
pie good lights and plenty of them
if il is in our power, said mayor
Rector "and in order to do this
we are considering every feasible
plan.
The subject possibly will not
be officially acted upon until the
18th when the next meeting Of
the city council will take place.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04
AN APPRECIATION A

! wish to express my apprecia-
lion and thanks to all who were
so kind in helping me to win the
beautiful piano that was given
away by the ]. p. Miller Drug
Company, January 81.
FLORENCE SuRcuy
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04
SIX SHRUBS THAT
WILL GROW HERE
BY J. T. Mundell

''h' ouS iiSt VI SHT uDS SIX
varieties have been chosen for
growing in this section of the
country. They require little
water and may be- started from
cuttings, preferably first soaked
in water to soften the fibre.
Quite number of local citizens
already have set out hedges of
the first variety, the salt cedar.
The six are as follows;
SHRUBS
Salt Cedar-(Tamarix Amure-
msos) This shrub seems to BE-
perfectly hardy in most parts of
New Mexico and the plains
region. 1t wIthstands drouth
remarkably well after it once
gets started. The growth of
this shrub is very rapid and its
blush green ccdar-lile foliage
gives il a pleaaing appearance.
This cedar is we'll adapted for
planting in hedges. II is easily
started from cuttings. Soaking
the cuttings in water before
planting will help them to root.
Lilac -(Syringa Vulgaris) The
lilac is one of the popular flower
ing shrubs, and is probably more
well known than any other.
The purple and white are the
two varieties most generally
planted. OF the two the purple
is the more hardy. The lilac is
easily propagated from cuttings
or suckers.
Euonymus- (Euonymus Jap.
onicus) This plant is a very de-
sirable evergreen shrub for the
lawn. II thrives quite well in
New Mexico or plains regions.
especially where well taken care
of. When planted in groups. as
a single specimens, or in hedges.
IL makes quite an ornamental and
valuable plant. II may be start
elk from cuttings or by single
plants obtained from the nursery.
Siberian Pea Tree--(Caraga-
ma arboresceus) This plant can
be used for planting in hedges or
alone on the lawn. II is quite
hardy and ornamental. The
locust like foliage which is light
green and appears early in the
spring, with the yellow-pea-like
blooms are desirable features in
this small tree. II is easily pro-
pagated from cuttings.
Privet Ligustrum ovalifol-
ium) California privet is up
right and slightly pyranedel in
habit of growth. The leaves of
this shrub are thickly set on the
stem. During the winter the
green foliage turns to "A purplish
hue which is very attractive.
This shrub is quite hardy and
sometimes reaches a height of 10
to y feet. 1t can be propagated
by cuttings. This plant makes
a very good hedge plant.
Flowering Willow -- (Salix)
This is a very valuable shrub for
planting in the garden or grounds
II is one of the native plants of
New Mexico aud is found grow
ing in its natural state along dry
arroyoS near the mountain
ranges. This factor that it be-
ing able to withstand drouth
makes il desirable plant for
this part of the country.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-02-04

On Saturday the l4th of Feb
ruary 1914 solemn anniversary
will be celebrated at the Catholic
Church in memory of Max Ta-
foya. Parents and friends are
invited to come.
MRs. MAX TAFoyA
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-08-21
POMONA NEWS.

Mrs. Pauline Platt and 'we chi'-
drcn of Palatka have been s?ending
few days with Mr.. 5, M. Tucker:
Miss Grace Green of Jacksonville
arrived Saturday for a visit with rel
atives.
J. NJ. Martin, whose home is now
at Bunnell, was in town a day or two
gently.
Miss Annie Mathis of Crescent City
was guest of Miss Beulah Irish last
week.
W. s. and C. c. Middleton were
called to Hortense, Monday owing to
the illness Of their father W. ID. Mid
dleton.
Miss Beulah' Irish gave a party
Saturday evening in honor of Miss
Annie Mathis of Crescent City, tie
younger set being present in a con-
genial number, and all spent an en-
ioyable evening.
J. NJ. Tucker has gone tD Tampa to
work for few weeks.
Owing to the inclemeRt weather
Friday evening the Literary Club has
postponed the Mock Trial" until Fri
day night of this week.
Mrs. C. L. Smith arrived Saturday
from a five months visit in Pennsyl-
vania, and will spend a few week
acre with Mrs. c. H. Piplar
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-08-21
A PLOW THAT RANG TRUE.
It Likewise Proved Its Quality to the
Buenos Aires Buyers.

It Likewise Proved Its Quality TO the
BGenos Aires Buyers. -.
In BuenoS Aires IA few Years ago an
American salesman Of plows wished
to demonstrate to II local customer the
superiority of his goods over that of
a German competitor fhe American
consul arranged for the test
The German plnws proved 70 be nj
most exact duplicates ~ "a" american
implement in design and rather letter
in finish Wasting no tirir. in rypIand
ton. the AmerfcHn salesman vailed
over Il powerful prUu and 'rdpr"d htn
to swing with al lis St""N,!+p .~HtM' =
ten pound >Iedge nlr'p IA. share "t
one of the American pluwS.
The husky Basque Sl0t HInu hlS,
hands. hunrheG MS inu>rulAr.. -nnrt,.
ders, swung the heavy hAmi'.pi III Il
wide circle and brought il DOWN -,n
the spot indicated \ note n>...''le7tr
rs that of bell rang ont ana ynr
pillow Went bounding across thu door
but save for the patch Of rcd iu!".;
that fused to and came of "u ;he
hammer head the share was unmMrk
ed. When the operation was repeat
ed upon one of the German imple-
melltS the first share was completely
shattered. the pieces being scattered
about the door like so much broken
rrockery, Thinking that possibly the
faultineSS OF this share had been an
accident of construction. perhaps OF
overtempering. the dealer requested
the peon to swing upon the second
sample. This blow demonstrated that
the German implements weN noteven
consistent in their effectiveness. for
this share doubled up under the blow
and folded lovingly in around the
hammer like flower going to sleep
at night
There were tears In the consuYs
eyes as he wrung the salesman's band
in congratulation. but all he said was.
"And they still accuse US of export
ing wooden nutmegsw-Worid's Work
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-08-21
INTERLACHEN.

Mrs. VIM. Zorn and her sisters, the
Misses Fraser, entertained charming
ly on Thursday evening, with a party
in honor of their house guests, Lacy
and Miss Pauline Thomas.
A party of young people went tc
Edgar last Thursday afternoon, tt
enjoy an inspection trip through the
kaohn works at that place.
Mrs. Jennie Thompson, with her two
sons, Fred Steele and Master William
Thompson, and Mr.. Hughes, all Of
Jacksonville, are visiting the G. E
Gilletts this week and number OF
social events are planned for their en-
tertalnment.
Monday evening Miss. Achsah Notes
and Ethel Gillett entertained the
young people with a party in the town
nall, where music, games and dane
ing were enjoyed.
Mrs. Raulerson, Mrs. Knight and
Master Howell Knight of Miami are
visiting their relatives, the Frasers,
this week.
Miss Dorothy Coburn came out
from Palatka Sunday to spend sever
al weeks with her aunt, Miss Coburn,
at Lake View.
Master George and Miss Ophelia
Curry planned and carried out a de-
lightful little surprise party on Rob-
ert Monro last Thursday afternoon,
and he children had merry time
with music, games and swing, A
dainty luncheon, served on the broad
piazza was greatly enjoyed by the lit
tie folks.
Miss Ethel Gillett had a chicken pi-
lau party Tuesday evening, in honor
of her guests from Jacksonville.
Jesse Kephart who has been in
Pennsylvania several weeks on i'm
portant business, returned lest Satur-
day.
Mrs. Matte VanLandingham of
CampviIle is visiting her brother, }.
H. Wylie, and his household.
The Holt Caterpillar came out from
Palatka Monday night on its way to
Gainesville to give there demonstra-
ton of its work, and tarried here over
night.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-08-21
SUMNER HAVEN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Middleton
have returned to Crescent City.
Mrs. Jas. NJ. Bryant visited st. Au.
gustine last week. During her alb.
sence the affairs at the Bryant place
are looked after by Mrs. William
'othran, who is spending the season
with her parents.
George Miller and Ben Graham
lave gone home and are generally
ID at Summer Haven.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis of New Angus
tine and their four children have re-
.urned home after a pleasant vaca-
ton at the South end.
aotain Moeller and family brought
'aw of their friends down on the
:Iilda last Sunday and spent the day
Summer Haven.
\. Walton and family of Pa
satka are in the Dupont cottage for a
short vacation.
Mrs. J. N. Walton is expecting her
son Will y. Walton to arrive some
time this week with large party of
young people from Paatkta.
Miss Jessie Burton made a brief
business trip to Crescent City and
Palatka last week.
Jas. c. Vertrees has returned to
Ralatka after a month of bass fishing
and cool breezes at Summer Haven.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-08-21

"The improvement being made by
Mr. Cummings is going to rebound
greatly to the benefit of the New
South Farm & Home Company and
their colonists. The drainage bitches
and the new hard road alone are big
Improvements"
This man was raised on farm and
he should know of what he is talking
when he says this is some of the best
land in the State. He is not alone IN
contending that that section of Ma
rion and Putnam counties along the
line of the Ocala Northern is quite
adaptable for the cultivation of Irish
potatoes; other men are just as firm
in the opinion, and Mr. Cummings is
one of them. There are those who
earnestly believe that on the Palatka
side of the St. Johns river is to found
the real potato land. They argue that
there is not so much water with which
to contend, and that it is in the flow
ing well district.
Lookout for rival to the famous
Hastings potato section
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-08-21
NASHUA NEWS.

Mrs. B. W. Bray and Mrs. Julien de
Nazarie enjoyed very pleasant auto
mobile ride to Welaka Wednesday af-
ternoon with Mr.. and Mrs. John Fink
to see the baseball game between East
Palatka and Welaka, Welaka being
the winner.
Mrs. w. H. Skies left early Tuesday
morning for a three weeks visit in
Georgia.
A. L. Bilque of Palatka spent Sum-
day at his home in Nashua.
Misses Claire and Ruth Bray spent
Sunday evening at the home of Mr.,
nd Mrs. J. H. Stills watching a night
blooming cereus blossom. 1t started
opening about eight o'clock and at
nine o'clock was open wide. 1t was a
most beautiful flower.
Mrs. Charles Skies left Saturday
for weeks visit with relatives IN
Jacksonville.
Julien de Nazarie of Palatka spent
Sunday with his family at Oakdale.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-08-21
HARLEM NOTES.

R. F. G. Pullens has gone to South
Carolina to see his wife and children,
who left for that state some time ago
to work in a Gotten mill.
Ivan Bohannon and J. G. Minton
were among the visitors to Palatka
last week.
Rain prevented the usual Sunday
night prayer service at Providence
church, but there was a good attend
nee at the Sunday school in the
morning.
w. J. McRae and wife visited at
the home of Louis Bohannon on Sun
lay. On Monday Mr.. McRae visited
Palatka.
Miss Ida McRae has been visiting
at the home of her brother, N. L. Nc
Rae, in Palatka for the past ten days.
Mr.. Smith of Lena was a visitor in
this section last Tuesday.
There is plenty of rain and the
'rOpS are looking fine.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-08-21
Gooseberries as a Tonic.

A supposed authority strongly recon-
mends gooseberries, cooked, OF course,
as tonic better than the timer berries
generally in the market The gooseber-
~ has au acid not to be found in other
small berries, or perhaps 1t is salt
Anyhow, they are good ana health CIV
ing. There We go following custom
of England, where the gooseberTy has
been the main feature Of tarts, famed
in song and story.-Cincinnat Con-
mercial-Tribune.