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The Parker post., 1917-04-14

gate a homestead of 100 acres un-
der the requirements usually obtain
ing in this region. The total head
pumped againt can be kept below
40 feet. The shallow depth of pit
required (about ten feet) makes pos
sible the use of simple horizontal
centrifugal pumps run by sloping
belts from the engines on the sur
face, which is an arrangement of
small first COST requiring min
imum of attention and of
much durability. There is no
doubt that ettlers of quite
limited resources can establish
farm homes on this land, under
such conditions, with justifiable con-
fidence of success.
"Well No. was also 16 inches in
diameter and of like construction
with No. 2, but of lesser depth. 1t
was found after testing had been
begun that the perforations by care
essworkmanship had been too small
and this condition taken together
with the limited depth was unfavor-
able to yield of water Neverthe-
less the discharge of this well was
brought up to 40 miners inches or
449 gallons per minute. There is
no reason to doubt that an increase
in the depth and a correction of the
defect in perforations would produce
a we'll at this point Of as large yield
as that given by No. 2. Taken as
it stands this we'll would easily irri-
gate an so acre patch
The Parker post., 1917-04-14

ecute an aggressive campaign of
development. Besides driving the
Commodore and Dudley tunnels, 9TH
er tunnels are to be driven on the
Bonanza and Carlisle veins, and when
these latter veins are encountered it
is the intention of the management
to sink to water level, or the sulphide
zone.
With the big work mapped out the
Billie Mack Mining company will
probably employ more men than any
other mine in the district within the
next few months. AS the veins are
cut in the various tunnels drifting
will be started at once, and the ore
blocked out ready for mining and
treatment.
The permanent camp of the COM
pany will be moved from it's present
site to the Wichita claim, and the ad-
ministration headquarters will be 10
Gated on the Dudley claim, about 600
feet distant from the main camp and
near the Empire road. The company
will Immediately construct ten ex-
cellent tent buildings to accommo-
date the miners. These will BIT
screened for ventilation and will be
built with double roofs. A large cook
house and dining room. with double
roof, 40 feet square, will also be
constructed. The lumber and other
material for the permanent camp has
been shipped from Los Angeles and
will arrive here early next week.
Col. William Henry Dove, secre-
tary-treasurer; and Commodore H. M.
Higinbotham, yice-president of the
Billie Mack Mining company, left
for Chicago last Saturday to attend
the annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the company and to report the
recent developments made on the
property. They will return sometime
the latter part of the present month,
but during their absence the prop
erty has been left in excellent hands.
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AGRICULTURAL EMPIRE WITH LOTS OF WATER
Continued From Page 81

to shut out heaving sand and ad-
ditional perforations in the casing
well No. 2, as shown in the rec
ord, was pumped 48 hcurS con-inu-
ously and delivered about "A miners
inches of water, or S26 gallons per
feet per second. This is an entirely
practicable stream for irrigation
purposes. Two Or more wells placed
The Parker post., 1917-04-14
Lands May Open Soon.

The opening of the reservation
lands have been agitated by the
people of Parker for several years,
and it is believed that the govern
ment will soon provide a manner of
opening the reservation. 1t is notice
able that the government is especi-
ally concerned at the present time
over the production of food supplies
now that war. with Germany is in
sight. The other day the secretary
of the department of agriculture
issued a statement urging that as
a patriotic dutyNcity residents trans
form their yards into gardens and
that farmers so diversity their crops
as to make each section self-sustain-
ing.
If the secretary of agriculture
would please step over to the de-
partment Of the interior or the In
dian department, at Washington and
request the officials in those depart
ments to open up the surplus lands
of the Colorado River Indian reser-
vation. about 125,0O0 acres of land
could be put under cultivation with
in a short time Settlers could go
upon the land at once, clear and
level it. establish pumping plants,
and the food requirements of a
large section of the country would
be supplied.
The starving hordes of Europe
must be fed and it is going to be up
to the United States to supply the
surplus food required for a number
of years to come. It looks very
promising to secure the opening Of
theN reservation at this time, now
that the United States has taken a
hand in the European conflict.
No concentrated effort has been
made to get these lands opened for
some time. In fact, the data secured
by the state of Arizona has never
been officially brought to the at
tention of the department, of the
interior A movement is now on
foot to present this matter to the
department and to urge. our senator's
and representatives in congress to
get busy and secure the opening of
the surplus lands under a pumping
system of irrigation.
The Parker post., 1917-04-14

been in the task of building up
a large community of water users
who are ready and able to apply
water to and actually cultivate a
considerable proportion of their
acreage.
There is certain flexibility to the
individual pumping system which
enables a large project to grow in
a natural way by the assemblage of
small units. With such commun-
ity first established on the ground
the way is open to strong associa-
tions of individuals for any move
ment promising general benefits.
The Parker post., 1917-04-14
COMING METROPOLIS OF WESTERN ARIZONA.

Every place the universe dsageeabe
puaties and indeed would be difficult find the
ea be rich productive commercial possibilities
undesirable because uncongenial
dtions and vice But where locality pre-
pnderance weight the favorable side place ph your
tent and just such place county
matter.
The climatic conditions equitable
hOso speak-the nuerab which pro-
duces the and fact such thing being
come by the heat is heard this neck the
day out during the hottest weather.
surface at the mines and complaint heard
reported On the other hand the winters cold
In n open the year around without any evil effects theeom Three
four good during the about the limit precipitation
ohghng os never appear while such thing fohe bane of those
suffering from pulmonary troub many
coming to Parker have found immediate relief.
so bthl or Where the m bm S ag o % wns orasto s stars ho o
with greater degree of perfection than Parker northern
county These other ought make this locality
for the many commencing
to favorable consideration
The virtually only
vopment Parker sagcay being
neod with the outside both By rail watere
most route Phoenix and Los Angeles Boats
down the river from Needles the Gulf the navgabe
seasons OF the year for craft OF light draught Parker therefore,
tined in the future be the metropolis Arizona
The soil this locality peculiarly adapted agriculture ho
table lands well the growth
fruits and the vine does exceptionally well here because the
loose gravy oranges lemons can
produced here with any danger crops while
indigenous only the tropical climates such as dates and
may be grown here also
The owand stretching thryfve
paradise cultivation of garden truck
yet but small percentage
mental restrictions but with the throwing Of the surplus
Colorado River Indian reservaonch hoped will
futurehe output in agricultural products which the country
light SILT the best kind for the growth all vegetables
cabbage lettuce
and fact all vegetables household
Indian Fair held down the reservation melons, uashe pumpkins and
other like products exhibited
b while the cereals showed growth anywhere the United
States Sugar thrives this soil
the time could growth
the southern
The long staple cotton product that exceptionally
locality and thousand planted within
Parker.
That the land capable irrigation question
been settled only the government give
and chance by opening the
reservation.
The mineral and possibilities contiguous
districts they infancy though
sufficiently developed give all necessary proof panence
stability In fact the whole country stretching from Quaze
the Bill Williams the north and from Wendn
Riverside mountains and Vidal the
educng gold silver lead
mercia value Many these
by the elsewhere this Still the
Grafton do not means represent all the possibilities for producing
here Every the beginning prospect and
operation there probably
ing development they too de-
ntn mont nrodunar
The Parker post., 1917-04-14

near together anu under single
suction will increase the amount Of
water delivered nearly in proper
tion 10 their number. No. 2 we'll
had iilleG with sand il the bottom
to some extent at the time of testing.
forated casing was exposed for the
entrance OF water.
"a we'll such as No. 2 would irri-
The Parker post., 1917-04-14
Advantages of Pumping

Experience with gravity systems
taking water entirely from the Col
orado river in this neighborhood
suggests some very material advan-
tages lying in the method of pump
ing from the ground water, such as: !:
Water comes out clear
1t bears no noxious seeds from
other localities.
1t is fit for domestic and stock con-
sumption, river water being always
turbid.
1t is always at hand when wanted
losses are reduced to a minimum.
The question of the disposition
and control Of the enormous guam
titles of the silt, such as is deposited
in the canals and bitches Of the Palo
Verde valley and in those OF the In
dian Service Oh this reservation
is problem very hard to handle
In both of these instances. also, the
fields are being rapidly fouled with
Bermuda grass and other plants,
whose seeds are conveyed by the
water
Preliminary settlement of the sur
plus lands Of the reservation by
pumping irrigatOrs may reasonably
be expected to help and not hinder
any subsequent movement for large
consolidated works, inasmuch as a
point of difficulty on many other big
reclamation projects hitherto has
The Parker post., 1917-04-14
BILLIE MACK MINE PROMISES
TO BECOME ONE OF THE BIG
COPPER-GOLD MINES OF STATE

Continued From Page H.
The Parker post., 1917-04-14
Utilization of Overflow.

Engineer Harris believes that in
many parts OF the bottom lands it
is possible that with small expense
for embankments and controlling
gates one or two good irrigatiOns
per year may be caught from the
overflow and utilized at the time of
the annual Colorado river floods in
May and June. On numerous areas
this overflow occurs as a gently, ris-
ing backWater laden with rich silt
and communicating through the
remnants OF old river channels to
lands safely removed from flood yio-
lence. The ancient Indian method
of raising quick growing crops of
corn, squashes and SO forth. utiliz-
ing the moisture of the naturally
flooded ground, after the manner of
Egypt, has never been taken advan-
tage of in any large or adequate way
in this district
1t is easy to realize the benefits
ing each season would be as a sup
plement to pumped water supply,
when one considers not only the
saving in the expense of pumping,
but also the continual replenishing
of fertile elements in the soil From
an irrigatOr's standpoint such a COM
bination is almost ideal as proving
solution Of the problems of over
abundant silt, which at present ser
ious indeed on gravity projects
taking water from the Colo
radO, while at the same time preserv-
ing the benefits of the river water
According to Mr.. Harris the mesa
land lying within and near the town
site of Parker would probably best
be cultivated by pumping water
with a centralized plant at the river.
The mesa land lies about IS feet
above the river The soil is lighter
and more sandy than that of the bot
tom lands and would be benefited
by silt carried in the river water
Several wells have been sunk on this
high ground in which good water
bearing gravels are struck at about
72 feet
The need of this irrigation water
in the town of Parker for lawns,
trees, gardens, etc. would amply
justify the cost of delivering it for
those purposes. The ground around
the town, when considered in con-
nection with the climate, is suitable
for the growing of citrus fruits and
other crops, and could be reclaimed
by pump irrigation at a cost for
water supply we'll within the limits
considered practicable in other parts
OF the southwest.
The Parker post., 1917-04-14

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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brown lef
Monday for Norwalk, Ohio. He wa:
called there on account of the deatf
of sister. Mr.. Brown returned from
there only about four weeks ago
where he had attended the funeral OF
another sister. Mrs. Brown will re
main for a few weeks visit, but Mr.
Brown will return this week.
Raymond +. Thorne of Co. X 35tf
Infantry, u. S. A., was greatly sur
prised, cheered and pleased with .
recent postcard shower from his
many friends.
Floyd Huff, Lemuel Harris and
daughter, Mrs. Garner, of Flint, spent
Sunday at the home of 0. M. Ayers
and family.
Major Frank r. Chase was in Hol-
land Saturday attending the funeral
of an old comrade. He returned Sun
day evening.
Juanita, John and Lois Langston
spent the weekend with their grand
parents and other relatives in Hast
ings. IA -
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Raby and
daughter of near Greenvillei spent
Sunday with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Raby.
Mrs. Harry Klingensmith went to
Lowell Tuesday to visit friends.
J./E. Souders was in Grand Rapids
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Withrow and
Frank Mass of Greenville motored to
Belding Sunday and spent the day
with the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac Withrow.
Miss Julia Kennedy went to Grand
Rapids for the day Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Graves and
Vernice Graves were visiting friends
in Grand Rapids Tuesday. Mr.. and
Mrs. Graves returned but Vernice re-
NAMED for a few days visit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22

Asou, Our Town and It's People

Mrs. Vern Snyder and son, Richard
spent few days the first of the week
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Menkee,
Mrs. Snyder is on her way to Cadil-
lac, where Mr. Snyder has located in
business. They were formerly locat-
ed In Ionia.
Charles Phillips returned to St.
Johns Thursday. He had been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Amos and
other relatives here. He has been
called to the army and is anxious to
get to the battle front.
Wilbur Wood is home from .Hol-
Land, where he has been selling alum
mum ware, having TAKEN the agency
TO work that city. He came home to
assist his mother, who is reported
quite i'll. Wilbur thinks he will re-
sign the place and turn the agency
over to another mans
a Mr.. and Mrs. z. w. Cooling had
the pleasure of visit last week
from Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Jones,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jones and nep-
hew from Ontario county, New York,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Jones and Mr..
and Mrs. Knight of Oxford The
party motored here.
Mrs. VIM. Orser visited over Sun
day with Mrs. ID. Gardner Of Smyrna.
Mr.. and Mrs. Verne Brown and son,
Lewis, left Thursday for two weeks
vacation trip to Milwaukee, Chicago,
and other points.
A Mi-o-na stomach tablet taken af-
ter meals will prevent any distress
or uncomfortable feeling. Fifty cents
a box at Wortley & French's.-Adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
Obitnary-Mrs. Bliss

The death of Mrs. Lena Bliss, wild.
ow of the late Edward Bliss. occurred
at the home of her son-in-law, Mil
lard r. Geiser, after an illness OF
about a years duration. The deceas-
ed had been a great sufferer but bore
her illness without complaint and was
reconciled to her Makers wishes.
The funeral was held from the
home, Rev. Bliss officiating, and Miss
Ellen Blair, Don Cook and Norman
johnson sang.
Mrs. Bliss leaves to mourn her loss
two daughters-Mrs. M. Geiser and
Mrs. Pearl Shellenbarger; two sons
Oren and c. Alderman, and one
grandson. Edward Geiser.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
A Perfect CITY

A perfect city is that IN winch you
see the farmers patronizing the home
merchants, the laborers spending the
money they earn with their trades
men, and all animated by spirit that
they will not purchase articles abroad
if they can be bought at home. The
spirit of reciprocity, between men and
mechanics, tradesmen and manufac-
turers, results every time in making
the city perfect one to do business
in. 1t is up to the merchants largely,
to cater. to custom in a way that will
win this reciprocal relationship.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22

Gard of Thanks.-We wish to ex-
press our sincere thanks to our dear
neighbors and friends for their many
acts of kindness and words-of SYM
pathy during the illness and death of
our dear mother, Mrs. Bliss, parti-
cularly the w. r. c., Rebekahs and
Richardson girls. The children.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22

Bng business is often lost through
small leaks.
Far be it from us to belittIe the
value of a college education, but
'hoss-sense" still cuts a big figure
when it comes to success.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22

KnickerADidn't know you could af-
ford car.
Bocker--I may be able to next
year and this is next years car
New York Sun.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22

Better the Indian and his muddling
ways of doing things than the Ger
man and his kultur,. which is only
another name for barbarism and
butchery.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22

If a man falls in love, only the
woman in the case can rescue him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22

1t takes man to explain things to
a woman that he doesn't understand
himself.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
Harness Horse Races

The cream OF the Michigan
Short Ship Circuit racers are
entered in the speed program
in competition. with the coun-
try's best PAGERS and trotters.
Nightly horse shows will pre-
sent some of the finest blood
ed stock IN the state In fancy
riding and driving events.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22

Cynical Youth-How women do
love to stare at herol
Savage Bachelor--Yes; that is one
reason why they always flock to
wedding.-Chicago News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22

The king can do no wrong if the
other fellow holds all the aces.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22

A $4,000 exhibit OF Child
Welfare and Social Service
will show for the first time In
this state, the progress made
along these linesin the United
States and Europe. Michigan
children under three years of
age will compete for prizes In
the Better Babies Contest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-08-22
New Fall Coats

New Plush, Velour and Cloth Coats,
ranging from $1,000 to S675O at TEN PER
CENT DISCOUNT during this sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-08
KAHN S.
euy Important That You Must ComeBe Here When the De-

be here for bargains in goods you
need We only list part of the items; other
lots equally good, but not advertised plainly
marked. Read our ads daily this week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-08
sPECUI.ATOR LOSES 10000
POUNDS OF IRISH POTATOES

New York. July Thirty thousand
pounds of Irish potatoes were destroy
ed here today by the health authorities
with the result that Florida shipper
whose name with withheld. suffered a
speculative setback. When the vegeta'
bles. Of exceptionally fine quality, reach
ed here from the south, the shipper or
dered his commission agents to keep
them off the market until higher prices
prevailed. Higher prices did not mate
rialize and when the shippers ordered
the potatoes sold, health officers con-
demned them as rotten.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-08
BAD STOMACHS-
THE PENALTY

Stomach sufferers should take warn
ing. Gall stones, cancer and ulcers OF
the stomach and intestines, auto-intox-
ication. yellow jaundice, appendicitis,
and other dangerous ailments, are
some OF the penalties Most stomach,
liver and intestinal troubles are quick
ly overcome with Mayr's Wonderful
Remedy. This favorite prescription
has restored millions Of people. Let
one dose OF Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
prove today that 1t will help you. For
sale by City Drug Store.-Adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-08

Garrett to collect automobile and
motor vehicle taxes now due the state,
The ordinance provides that all auto
mobiles and motor vehicles driven and
operated on the streets Of Ardmore must
have firmly attached to the rear of
such vehicles the license number and
tag issued by the state department OF
highways. or must have a notice posted
in the same place that application has
been made for such license
1t has been estimated by the depart
ment that automobile taxes in Okla
homa this year will amount to more
than $1,000,000.
Hal B. Spragins, of Spragins & Twom.
bly,, Overland and Willys-Knight dealers,
has returned from Galveston, where he
spent a week recently on a vacation
trip. He made the trip to and from
the coast city in an Overland. and the
only trouble experienced was two pune
lures, which he had TO repair last Sun
day. the hottest day of the summer thus
far
The roads were in fair condition, 8
Mr. Spragins said yesterday. "and the
trip was thoroughly enjoyable"
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gardenhire and
Miss Helen Walcott made the trip with
Mr.. Spragins.
+. o. Keifer, Of Writ, has purchased
an Oldsmobile touring car from the
Bert Estes Auto Sales company.
Il. A. Beeman. of the Oklahoma Grow
Elkhart company, returned early in
the week from trip to the factory
at Elkhart, Indiana, and also to other
points. He visited Detroit during the
trip. and reports that that city is the
busiest place just now Of any he ever
has visited.
John Morgan. district manager Of the
WoOdmen of the World. has bought O
new Maxwell touring car from the
Slaughter Auto company, Maxwell
dealers.
Four automobiles from the Buick fac
tory at Flint, Michigan, were receive.
here Friday by express by the Palace
Garage. Buick representatives. This Il
the fourth express load of cars re
ceived by Mr.. Peterson for the loca
trade.
Jock Beard, OF Ardmore. has pur
chased REQ touring car from th'
Moorehead & Telford company, Reo-Cad
iIlac-Stephens dealers.
Fred Hivick. Of Writ, bought a new
Oakland touring car during the weel
from the Simpson Auto company. Oak
land and Chevrolet dealers.
Three cars have been delivered tC
Roach & Dickson, Crow-Elkhart dealer.
at Waurika. by the Oklahoma Crow
Elkhart company. OF Ardmore.
]. L. Twombly of Spragins & TwomblS
Overland dealers, returned yesterday
from Oklahoma City with two new
cars for local delivery.
J. ID. Johnson. Crow.Elkhart dealer
Of Pauls Valley, has signed a contract
TO handle the Oldsmobile and Harrour
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-08

also in that town, as an agent of the
Bert Estes Auto Sales company, of
Ardmore.
]. r. Harrison, of Wilson. has bought
new Maxwell touring car from the
Slaughter Auto company, Maxwell deaf
ers.
]. ID. Johnson, of Pauls Valley has
bought a new Crow.Elkhart from ths
Oklahoma Crow-Elkhart company. OF
Ardmore.
]. Z. Rider, OF Writ, received a new
Buick E-44 roadster during the week
from the Palace Garage, Buick repre-.
sentatives.
b. 7. Head, of Ardmore received a
new studebaker touring car during the
week from the Rook Motor company.
c. L. Rockwell. of the Gypsy Oil com
pany, with headquarters at Fox, has
bought Maxwell touring car from the
Slaughter Auto company, Maxwell deal
ers.
Bob Disney. OF Writ, is driving new
Buick roadster, delivered to him by the
Palace Garage, Buick dealers.
J. P. Battenburg, OF Durant. bought
Crow.Elkhart during the week from
the Oklahoma Crow-Elkhart company
of Ardmore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-08
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