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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-01-22
WATER USED BY A PLANT
Interesting Statement of the Effect
of Irrigation

The following statement concern
ing the effect of irrigation upon the
product of field is made by DR..
J. A. Widsoc OF Utah State Agricul-
tural College, and will be of interest
to Colorado farmers.
During the life of the plant. large
quantities OF water are passed rapidly
from the soil into the plant, and from
the plant leaves into the air. As has
been shown, hundreds of pounds of
water are thus passed through .ne
plant for the production of one pound
of dry matter. That the vital pro-
cesscs OF the plant may proceed un-
hindered, the cells OF the green plant
must be fully filled with water The
more water is in the soil. the more
completely are the plant cells filled
with water. That is, on moist soil,
under conditions OF abundant irriga-
ton, the green plant probably con-
tains larger proportion OF water
than on dry soils, where the guam
tity of irrigation water applied is
small. This effect is felt most in the
stalks of plants. In the leaves, which
naturally contain less water than do
the stalks, the effect OF varying guam
titles OF water is not so apparent; but
the water content of every part OF the
plant is somewhat affected by the
water supply. The underground parts
of plants, such as potatoes and sugar
beets. contain usually a slightly larger
percentage of moisture, when grown
on land abundantly irrigated.
Since most crops are not solid
green! this effect of irrigation has
little commercial value. True, in the
case of fruits, tomatoes and similar
crops, which are usually disposed OF
in an undricd condition, the increased
percentage OF water in crops grown
with much water may make consid-
cradle difference in the final weight.
Potatoes and sugar beets, when ir-
rigated heavily and late, may weigh
more per acre, but the increased yield
is obtained only al the sacrifice OF
quality. In most cases the differ
cncc is SO small as to be negligible.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-01-22

baters. The Enterprise undor-
stands that an effort is being made
to secure a contest with the win
lsr of the debating contest in an
adjoining district, and should our
young debaters then be victorious
as everyone is confident they
should be the Rocky Ford high
school would then go after the
state championship at Boulder,
where we also expect 10 have a try
for the state houors this year with
our essayist, orator and track
team.
Takes Spite Out in Basketball
Feeling exceedingly sore be-
cause of their defeat i'll debating
the La Junta bunch, aided by the
referee who was also from that
jealous burg, took their revenge
upon the Rocky Ford basketball
teams on Saturday afternoon.
A large crowd of soreheads ac-
companied the La Junta teams to
this city and abetted the players
and referee in some of the most
disgraceful plsying or rather
slugging and decisions that have
ever been seen in Rocky Ford.
Under these circumstances it is
needless to say that both our boys
and girls were at a disadvantage
that could not be overcome by
clean playing, and SO the scores
of the alleged league games show
ed the defeat of both our teams,
as follows: Lad unta girls p,
Rocky Ford girls Il; LaJunta
boys %, Rocky Ford boys 10.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-01-22
FARMERS BENEFIT.
Colorado Will Receive Federal Aid
In Demonstration Work.

By the terms of the Smith-Levcr
act, Colorado will receive annually
Sl0,OS, which will be used in CO.
operative demonstration work with
farmers throughout the state and ad-
ministrate same through the Color
ado Agricultural college.
During this year S4.795 federal ap-
preparation will be available, provid-
ing the State of Colorado appropri-
ates similar amount. In 1917 this
conditional appropriation will be in
creased by S3,995, providing again the
State OF Colorado meets the increase
with similar appropriation. Each
succeeding year, the federal appro-
priation of the previous year will be
increased by S3,9o5, providing the
state makes the increase, up until the
year 1922 when a total of S42,759
will be available from federal funds
for increasing the efficiency OF ag-
riculture in Colorado.
If the bills which have been in
trudced in congress and the Color
ado state legislature become laws the
state will witness the biggest irri-
CATION boom in its history. The two
measures will provide for the federal
guaranty OF irrigation securities and
the arrangement OF plan between
state and government to work to-
gether on irrigation district enter
prises.
In congress, United States Senator
Jones is the father OF the Jones bill,
aimed to again put irrigation securi-
ties on basis where the public con-
fidence will be restored and the lend
ing of federal aid to financing pro-
jects already started. but left uncom-
pleted because there is no market
fur the securities.
The bill is the most important to
the West ever introduced in con-
grcss. yet it has received but little at
tCuliou from the states which will
derive the most benefit. Millions OF
acres OF land in Colorado will be re-
claimed ii the Jones bill goes through
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-01-22
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One of the largest and probably the
most attractive display of the agricul-
tural products of this most productive
farming section is on exhibition at the
National Horse Show and Mid-Winter
Fair in Denver this week.
The big exhibit was prepared by the
Otero County Agricultural association
and completely filled large refriger-
ator car. In addition to the panels
showing our prize display of farm prod
ucts, grains and grasses special effort
was made to show the productiveness
of our dry farms, and displays were
included of the tepary bean-of which
an interesting history and illustration
from the seed crop of r. II. James ap-
peared in The Enterprise last week
Sudan grass, etc.
The display is in charge of Secretary
Miller, w. w. Kerney and Henry Ball,
who report that it is receiving the adj
miring attention of all visitors and has
been viewed by legislative committee
and the California expositions commits
sion is making strenuous efforts to
secure it for the Panama-Pacific shows.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-01-22
SUGAR FACTORY CAMPAIGN
Will CONE TO end TODAY
After a Long and Very Satisfactory
Season of 115 Days

Don't be alarmed when hear the siren whistle at the
its mournu lay today it will be but the
the fifteenth
the big making plant the American Beet Sugar Co.
For lis days ths Rocky Ford factory has along with
ch and in that time POI 900 bet disappeared
within its capacous the finished product that
Il demand thruout the world.
In their the farmers of this vicinity have been
paid the and one-af million dollars
addition the American Beet Sugar Co paid the
the $4,000 month, fo
themselves the of paid for bees labor this
campaign.
That this has been most satisfactory the beet
hereabou the following list picked random from the A. b. Co.
records will show:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-01-22

well recommended. Rev. Barrett and
his daughter, soloist who travels with
him, will come to US from Corydon, Iowa,
where they are now conducting very
successful campaign.
In preparation for the joint revival
union services were commenced in the
Methodist church last Sunday evening
and they will be continued every Sunday
and Wednesday evenings until the be-
ginning of the campaign.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-01-22
C0LUMBINE BRAND
VIII Soon Be Handled Exclusively by
Rocky Ford drocers-Output In
creases by Leaps and Bounds

By the concerted action of the groc-
ers. as shown by the advertisement in
last weeks Enterprise, it will likely be
but short time until the Columbine
brand of butter, manufactured by the
Rocky Ford Cooperative Creamery
Co., will be handled almost exclusively
by the dealers in this city. Some of
the farmers who have been for years
disposing of their surplus butter at the
top price to the grocers, are doubtless
feeling ''peeved" at the declaration
that only the Denver wholesale price
will hereafter be paid, but they will
soon realize that this action is bless
ing in disguise, as they can find a ready
market for their cream and butter fat
at the Rocky Ford creamery for al
most as much as they have been get
ting for the finished product, and they
won't have the work and worry of but
ter making, which should count for
much. AS the action of the grocers
will hurt no one and will give our local
creamery splendid business it should
be commendeq by everyone.
At called meeting of the patrons
of the Rocky Ford creamery on Satur-
day it was decided that the matter of
establishing milk routes should be left
with the board of directors, who were
also authorized to hire collector upon
monthly salary. Since the meeting
large number of applications for the
job have been received, amongst the
rest being couple who have auto
trucks, and as these can cover the
territory quicker than teams it may be
that within few days the gasoline
wagons will be bringing in the lacteal
fluid from the country hereabouts.
In the meantime every farmer may
make his own arrangements to get his
product to the creamery, and he may
continue to do so after the routes are
established, as no distinction will be
made at the creamery and no one hav-
ing cream or butter fat will be turned
away.
That the Rocky Ford creamery is
being literally patronized by the far
mers may be noted by the fact that
the product has increased with such
rapidity that it has already been found
necessary to establish outside markets
for the butter. Beginning with 300
pounds of butter the first churning the
production had on the third churning
increased to 700 pounds and before the
end of this week the creamery will be
at least half more than our last
weeks estimate of 1000 pounds of
butter per week.
This showing should be extremely
satisfactory to everyone interested in
the success of our big creamery and is
no doubt gratifying to |. l.. jacobson,
the genial and accomplished butter
maker in charge.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-01-22
REVIVAL DATE SET
Will Be Held by Evangelist Barrett
for the Month Beginning
Saturday, Feb. Fl

At meeting this week of the Meth
odist and Presbyterian revival COM
mittee it was decided to have the re-
vival service begin on Sunday, Feb. 81.
and continue until Sunday, March 81.
Rev. Chas. F. Barrett, an evangelist
of Delaware, Ohio, will have charge of
the services. He has had several years
of experience in this work and comes
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-01-22
Obituary.

The four months old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Dye died last Saturday at
their home south of town. The funeral
services were held in Usticks Under
taking parlor with Rev. Dugan of the
Christian church officiating.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-01-22
TELEPHONE FRAN.
CHlSE Laid over
Action Postponed to Second
Meeting in February
UNEXPECTED OP-
POSITION CROPS UP
Council Authorizes Sinking of New
Artesian Well to Replace No. ?
Asks for Bids on Same

Asks for Bids on Same
Unexpected opposition to the
granting of a franchise to the
Mountain States Telephone and
Telegraph Co., upon the terms of
the application as advertised in
The Enterprise for the past three
weeks, was developed at the meet
ing of the city council last Friday
evening.
After the application for fran
chise and the proposed ordinance
to cover the same had been read
to the mayor and council-every
member of which was present
Alderman Stratton opened the
ball for the opposition by object
ing to every vital provision. He
wanted the proposed ordinance to
provide for the payment to the
city of 2 per cent of the amount
derived from all business thru
the local exchange, instead of
from the local exchange service
only; he wanted a provision that
such subscribers as wished should
be provided with county SER
vice at reasonable rate; and he
wanted clause in the ordinance
providing that all wires in the
business district be placed under
ground at any time the council
saw fit to request it.
AS representatives of the Otero
County Agricultural association
G. j. Cover and W. g. Steele ap-
peared before the council and
stated that the organization-to
which almost every businessman
in the city belongs-Vanted coun-
ty service, for which the members
were willing to pay an increased
rate.
DIR. Lovejoy Clipped in with
one of his characteristic effusions,
in the course of which he said he
had no objection to make about
the telephone service but "the
rates charged are d---d out
rage"
Charles Recker and others,
egged on by Alderman Bish, ex-
pressed their objections to the
taking away of district service,
and their objections were met by
G. G. See!ye, district manager of
the Mountain States Co., with the
assertion that district service had
been entirely abolished III Colora-
do and would not be reinstated.
He instanced this city in making
this assertion by stating that un-
der district service the local ex-
change had been running behind
over $500 month.
Mr.. Seelye asserted that the
company had as closely as possible
figured the amount that it could
rebate to the city and the offer
made was the very best that
would be forthcoming, SO it looks
as if the city will have to accept
the 2 percent offer or nothing, for
the company can continue to do
business without franchise if its
application should not be granted.
On motion of Alderman STRAIT
ton action on the proposed ordi-
nance was postponed to Feb. 10.
Will Have New Well
The water committee reported
that the casing of Well No. I was
so badly corroded that it could
not be repaired and as there was
n sufficient sum in the water fund
to meet the expenses of new
well, it was on motion of Alder
man Lawson ordered that bids be
asked for the boring of new
well close to No. 7. Bids will be
nuapal NJ tha neyt council meaf
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-01-22
WIN SWEEPSTAKES
With Otero County Exhibit, Which
Attracts Favorable Attention at
Denver This Week

j. Special to The Enterprise: +
: Denver, Jan. 2l.-Otero county +
: won the sweepstakes and both the r
1 big special prizes. The rest of +
L premiums have not yet been an =
4 nounced. j. l.. Miller
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-01-22
CHAMPIONS
'''''''' III IN DEBATE
Rocky Ford Wins at Home
and at Trinidad
JUDGES IN BOTH CON-
TESTS WERE UNANIM0
Our Depaters Now In Line for State
Championships Junta Takes
Revenge In Basketball

Wltu tuo PreateSI picdSuio iho
Enterprise announces that Rocky
Ford high school was victorious in
the triangular debate held last
Friday evening, defeating both
the La Junta and Trinidad debat-
ing teams by the unanimous
decision of two sets of Judges.
In the Rocky Ford high school
auditorium on Friday evening
goodly number of interested
spectators were present when the
local debators faced their old
rivals from LaJunta in forensic
struggle upon the question "Re-
solved, That the Federal Govern-
ment Should be Given More
Power at the Expense of the State
Governments"
In the follwowing order the
speakers appeared, the affirmative
being taken by the local team:
First affirmative speaker, Hazel
Kerney; first negative speaker,
Robert Sevitz; next affirmative.
Ted Chapman; negative, Perley
Lewis; last affirmative, Elery
Becker; negative, Amanda Ellis.
Telling points were brought out
by each speaker, and it appeared
a "touch and go" between con-
testaLts until the summing up,
when the negative. rebuttal by
Perley Lewis was riddled by the
mastery argument of Ted Chap
man, who had the rebuttal for the
affirmative, and the decision OF
the judges was unanimously in
favor of the affirmative.
The moderator on this occasion
was Attorney Fred North, and the
judges were Jasper L. Moses of
Fowler, Judge E. o. Russell,
Manzauola, and Prof. G. A. Bur
bank, Swink.
Accompied by Prof. G. l.. Wat
son, instructor in physics and de-
batting, Mrs. F. Y. Hauck and
Miss Phyllis Reifel, our negative
team consisting of Evangeline
Hauck, Ralph Bolles and William
Chambers went to Trinidad on
Friday, and at the identical time
that the debate was engrossing the
attention of Rocky Ford and La
Junta people our young debaters
were arguing upon the same theme
before Trinidad audience.
1t speaks very highly OF their
ability, as we'll as of the excellent
training of Prof. Watson, that in
the face of a strange aud naturally
unsympathetic audience our young
banner bearers should put forth
such convincing arguments that
they were given the unanimous
decision by the judges at Trinidad,
aud SO secured for the Rocky
Ford high school the champion
ship in the triangular debate
without having to resort to a
count of points, as wonld have
been necessary had Trinidad got
the decision, for La Junta won at
home against the Trinidad mega
tive team.
The visitors to Trinidad speak
in terms Of the highest praise of
the reception given them and the
treatment accorded them while in
the mining town, and they will
always have pleasant remem-
brance of a people that proved
themselves to be "good losers"
Altho it Is no new thing for
Rocky Ford to win, for during
the FIVE years that the debating
league has been in existence our
team has won seven out of ten
contests, we are just the same en-
ceedingly proud of our young de-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-13

parking are probably prettier than
they ever we're in midsummer. Oi
course. the generous rains have had
much to do with II, but the increased
efforts that have been put forth By
those who take pride ip having beau
tiful surroundings have undonbtedly
yielded substantial results, The pret-
ty-up" contest started by the Business
Women's clubs must also be credited
for share of it. 1t is to be hoped
that the good work win be continued
the rest OF the summer and that more
people will join in it, II your parking
or yard is wilderness of weeds and
grass, so after ii right now
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-13
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EXPRESS PAckAGeTTEs,
Fan FASHION ttint.

Fall Fashion Hint.
1t fluctuated up and down
And changed each month on each
new gown
But now we sing this glad refrain,
The waist lines at the waist again,
Has Woodrow grown weary of
watchful waitingg
The City League thermometer shows
steadily rising temperature.
81 Simp says he notices that an ach-
ing tooth always feels better after the
pain is relieved
AS we understand it. the Russians
are trying to win the grand prize in
the retreating contest
It doesn't pay to monkey with the
business end of hornet AT least
that's what Doc Crosse says.
And Just think what kind of world
It would be II everybody fused about
every little thing that annoys Don't
do it.
John Owsley is still congratulating
himself on the good judgment which
he showed when he didn't get into
the golf tourney at El Reno.
F. c, Hall is authority for the siate-
ment that there are better ways to
have fun than by motoring to Colora.
do and back on muddy roads.
A certain ChickasIla man ceased 10
complain about his st2 grocery bill one
month when his wife figured out that
he had spent $3.50 for cigars
1t is only fair to state that Mrs.
Packagettes put over the very delie-
ions verse which heads this column to-
day It runs in the family and she
can't help It.
Just because a man looks solemn.
II is no sign that he doesn't enjoy
Joke For example. there is Under,
sheriff uibbs who has considerable
humor concealed about his person
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-13
The Obstacles to Evil.

In the constitution Of our nature a
limit has been fixed to the triumph Of
evil. Falsity in theory is everywhere
confronted by the facts which present
themselves to every mans observa-
ton A lie has not power to change
the ordinances OF God. Every day dis
closes its utter worthlessness until It
Iades away from our recollection and
is numbered among the things that
we're. The indissoluble connection
which our Creator has established be-
tween vice and misery tends also con-
inually to arrest the progress Of evil,
and 20 render odious whatever would
render evil attractive.-Frsncis Way
and.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-13

The oklahoman prints this line in
flaming letters @The citizen who
persists in sending his Oklahoma City
salary to eastern mail order houses
ought not to have an Oklahoma City
salary" We Subscribe to this state
ment and paraphrase: The citizen
who persists In sending the money
which he makes in Chickasha to mail
order houses or merchants in other
towns ought not to make any money
In Chickasha." This is wholesome
doctrine for the business man. banker
and every other man who makes his
living in Chiekasha
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-13
UDD suPERsTInons


n you shiver someone is walking
oves your future grave.
When your nose itches something
will happen to vex you.
When your right eye itches 1t is a
sign of good luck; when your left
eye, of bad luck.
When rocks desert rookery 1t fore.
BODIES the downfall of the family ON
whose property it is.
A spider descending upon you from
the roof is token that you will soon
have a legacy from a friend
Candle and other lights are sup
posed to burn blue and dim when in-
visible beings are present. especially
II they are evil spirits
II is a good omen for swallows to
take possession Of place and build
their nests around IT.; while 1t is un.
propitious for them to forsake a place
which they have once tenanted.
The magpie is deemed bird OF evil
omen. Its untuckiness has been ac-
counted for by its being the only bird
which did not go into the ark with
Noah.
|.a.i
II you have any white marks on
your nails, commonly called gifts
you may expect as many presents as
there are marks. as soon as these get
up to the nall ends. in the course OF
their natural wth.-Exchange.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-13
NOT EXPECTED.

1t was long after eight,
And the young Spooner was late;
And she nervously tapped with hei
feet;
Her nerves were athrill,
And she couldn't sit still
But kept rising to look down tbs
street.
She would rush to her room
For touch OF perfume
Or to straighten lock gone awry;
Or she'd pick up book.
Give a cursory look.
Then back to the porch she would fly
1t was after haIf-past,
When at last and at last
He finally came into sight.
And she carelessly said:
Oh, it's YOU, is it Ned?
| forgot Won were coming tonight
Puck.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-13
useful WORK eaasnl,ts can DO.


ut is time for the friends OF
eugenics," writes DR.. w. c. Rucker,
assistant surgeon general United
States public health service, in the
Journal of Heredity. ito stop promot-
ing such legislation as that herein out
lined sterilization and restrictions on
marriage) and to divert more of their
energy to broad, constructive policy
for the furtherance Of eugenics They
may. for example, very profitably help
to:
Promote research In heredity:
Disseminate knowledge of the
laws of heredty;
Create 'eugenic conscience in the
public;
Give the young people Of their ac-
quaintance chance to meet and fall
in love with suitable life partners:
Further every means that will re-
move some Of the social and economic
bars to marriage and parenthood that
now tell 90 heavily on our eugenically
superior classes" A
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-13
WIsdom d the second Generation.

In the good old days, when was
q boy states Gaunt N. Grimm. and
children we're browbeaten until they
were satisfied to be seen and not
heard. it was easy for their elders to
run the bluff all over them that be-
cause they we're older they we're nee.
essarily wiser. But today, with the
increase of decency In the treatment
Of children and the many avenues OF
enlightenment that are open to them
that were not provided for me. 1t has
got so the rising generation is posi-
lively oyerbearing In It's smartness.
The youngsters not only know more
than / do, but they prove it on me
so conclusiyely that at times | feel
like going to live in the tree-grown
wildwood in order to find company SUI
ficiently ignorant TO be congenial.--
Kansas City Star.