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The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16
The Yuma Valley
Rapidly Developing

The Yuma Valley of Arizona,
rnder national reclamation has
forged rapidly to the front as
me of the rich and fertile regions
f the Southwest. The change
from the old haphazzard methods
which prevailed during the period
when private irrigation systems
we're operated to the present
condition of intensive and practi-
cal farming under the Govern
nent canals is marked. This
change is particularly gratifying
to the Reclamation Service at
Washington, D. c.
Last years crop report is a
most interesting document, and
predictes in a measure the resnlts
which will obtain when 100, 600
acres are prepared for crop. In
1916 the total area cropped was
1928 acres, and the gross re-
turns amounted to 81, 435, 403, or
an average of $50.75 per acre.
Alfalfa constituted the most i'm
pOrtant crop in acreage and gross
returns, the yield of hay on
lO@O acres being $266, 1913, or
S25 per acre, and from seed
grown on 8, 100 acres the returns
were 1923, 725, or $40.57 per acre
The highest average return
was from cotton and seed, $100
per acre. On 1870 acres 2, 2,289, 430
IOS OF cotton, or an average of
4yj lbs. per acre were produced,
and the gross value was 1897, APO
Inc average yields per acre Of
Otner crops were as follows:
Beans, $44; Truck, STA; Indian
corn, $24; Corn sorghum, $25;
Wheat, $22. The best evidence
o. better farming is shown by
'ne fact that the average return
per acre in 1916 was As per cent
greater than for 1915.
Ihe Yuma project, with it's
Neve months of growing sea-
'on' Its abundance of water, and
'onnparatively cheap priced land,
YIeES p" a splendid opportunity for
VIC farmer who is looking for a
uOIne where winter SHOWS and
summer drouths never come.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16

Company D of Arizona Nation
al Guards will be mustered out
March 70, and all are expected
home by April l. There are some
Snowflake boys it that Company,
and we feel that we are not a bit
too previous in extending them a
hearty welcome back home.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16

Just arrived at Bushman's a
good line of dress goods, includ-
ing cloth for sport suits, linen
for middies,- laces, sport middies,
Georgette crepe in colors flesh,
black and blue, beutiful tub silk
for waists, silk hose for men and
women, all on display and ready
for your choice.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16

The Herald job department
recently turned out a lot of office
stationery for the enterprising
firm of Larson and Ellsworth of
Lakeside. Mr.. Larson writes
that he is more than pleased
with his fine lot of stationery.
The Herald job man has made a
special study of inks and the
proper uses on proper papers,
which is necessary to best results
in Job printing. Many fine art
Job compositors don't know inks
and papers.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16
H. A. Visits Snowflake

., IOn Manners, travelling pas
D. rSuSer agent of the Salt Lake
,;3 %u'e, headquarters at River
pue' ,;l Calf, made Snowflake and
N W,T'q''y a visit last Friday. j.
as, n Lee' depot agent at Holbrook
p,u p. Mesdames. j. M. Lee and
ns' 1ISnlIL accompanied Mr.. Man
Datrn, Tp, Manners expects good
this over his railroad from
slmrs Inn section during the coming
''iafner season.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16

Chas. Whipple has removed
from Shumway to Snowflake and
will have charge of the Turley
restaurant. Mr.. Whipple will
add a line of fancy groceries and,
in season, handle all kinds of
summer drinks.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16

We acknowledge the receipt of
complimentary press courtesy
for "The Fruit of His Folly, "
tonight at Social Hall, under
auspices of the Ladies Relief
Society of Snowflake.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16

Quite a number of our people
w1nt to Holbrook Wednesday
night to see "The Eyes of the
World" Never mind; when our
chu-chu begins to come around
the curve we'll be in the eyes of
the Werld.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16

Our accommodating postmas-
ter, Mr.. Murray, is planting a
garden right close up by the
Herald ofice-this is why we are
not anxious about planting one
for our own use.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16
'SFusS Killing Prairie Dogs

eTtnuay night, March 19, a
called 3 OF the Local F. |. A. is
AcadonSo W convene at 7:30 at the
he dlly' doy to discuss killing prai-
ltero%astS and other matters of
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16

We have a phone at your SER
vice and if you don't see the
news in the Herald it is your
fault.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16

'The Fruit of His Folly" at
Social Hall tonight promises to
be very literally patronized.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16

F. j. Willis has removed to his
ranch at Linden. Now for a big
bouncing crop of beans.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16

John Fish passed thru Wednes-
day enroute from Lakeside to
Holbrook on a business errand.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16

Mrs. Nettie Rencher of st.
Johns is in our city visiting with
relatives.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16

T. w. Turley Of the Joppa
vicinity was here Tuesday and
paid the Herald a friendly call.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16

Heber and Jess Tenney of
Taylor made a business trip to
Holbrook Tuesday.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16

through the Weather Bureau),
u. S. Department of Agriculture,
is as follows:
Wheat on Farms.
State: Estimated stocks on
farms March l this year SO, 900
bushels, compared with 131, 900
a year ago and So, 900 two years
ago. Price on March ! to pro-
ducers 81. so per bushel, compared
with 81. 10 a year ago and $1.35
two years ago.
United States: sti m ted
stocks on farms March l this
year 1O1, 900, 900 bushels, compar-
ed with 244, 448, 900 bushels a
year ago and 152, 903, 900 two
years ago. Price on March to
producers, S1.64 per bushel, COM
pared with $1.03 a year ago and
$1.34 two years ago.
Corn on Farms.
State-E Estimated stocks on
farms March l this year 1900
buseels, compared with 96,
a year ago and $4,000 two years
ago. Price March l to producers
ST. As cents per bushel, compared
with $1.27 cents year ago and
90 cents two years ago.
United States:-E S t i m a t e d
stocks on farms March 1 this
year 789, O,OOO bushels, COM
pared with 1,116, $50, 900 a year
ago and 91O, 1874, 900 two years
ago. Price March j to producers
81 .O1 cents per bushel compared
with 68.2 cents a year ago and
75.1 cents two years ago.
Corn of Merchdntdble Quality.
State:-The percentage of the
1916 crop which was of merchant
able quality is estimated at 86
per cent, compared with IS per
cent of the 1915 crop and IS per
cent of the 1914 crop.
United States: s:-The percent
age of the 1916 crop which was
Of merchantable quality is esti-
mated at "a per cent, compared
with Ill per cent of the 1915
crop and 84.5 per cent of the
1914 crop.
Oats On Farms.
State: Estimated stocks n
farms March ! this year 81, ,OOO
bushels, compared with 10000 a
wear ago and $1,000 two years
ago. Price March l to producers
"a cents per bushel, compared
with 83 cents a year ago and
cents two years ago.
United States: e S i'm a te q
stocks on farms March l this
year 1874, 900, 900 bushels, com
pared with 598, 148, 600 a year
ago and 379, &c., 900 two years
ago. Price March l to producers
SOS cents per bushel, compared
with 42.7 cents a year ago anc
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16

Buy her rocker or some
other furniture at Wetzler's.
The Snowflake herald., 1917-03-16
Government Crop Report.

Washington, D. c., March 8,
1917. A summary of the March
crop report for the State of Ari-
zona and for the United States,
as compiled by the Bureau of
Crop Estimates (and transmitted
through the Weather Bureau)
u. S. Department of Agriculture,
is as follows:
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06
HOME READING COURSE
FOR CITIZEN-SOL

the march, advance, rear, and flank
guards keep watch on the surround
ing country. In general, their duties
are similar to those of outposts.
Scouting.
One of the most responsible duties
t. which a soldier may be assigned is
patroling or scouting. An Infantry
patrol usually consists of from to
I6 men. 1t is sent out for the pur-
pose of obtaining information as to
the enemy his numbers. and the ma
ture of the country over which the
patrol travels. 1t is not usually in
tended that the patrol should fight,
since its prime purpose is to obtain
and bring back information. How
ever it may be forced to fight, if dis
covered in order to protect the es-
cape OF at least one of its members
with a report of the information Sc
cured
Every soldier should be able 10
find his way in a strange country
should know how to use compass
should know how to locate the north
star; should be able to travel across
country, keeping a given direction
both by day and by night, and by OBJ
serving landmarks he should he able
t. return to the starting point whe-
ther over the same route or by a more
lcircuitous one This can easily be
learned by little practice. 1t adds
a great deal to the value of a soldier
if he knows how to use a map to find
his way. If he knows how to make
n rough sketch of the country. he has
added to his value as a soldier very
much indeed" manual for Nom
commissioned Officers and Privates,
| p. 1919
OF course these remarks on guard
! duty can give you only general idea
OF its nature and of your own re-
, sponsibility But enough has been
| said to indicate that any man has
much to learn before he can be called
first-class soldier You will find
your months of ira ming slipping by
II pidly, especially as you become
more and more interested in master
ing the varied phases of your new oc-
lcupation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06
TWO ATTEMPTS TO MAKE
RICH PAY WAR BILLS LOSE

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-The sem
ators battling to make riches pay the
war bills were defeated twice today.
The Hollis amendment to the reve-
nue. bill, establishing war profits as
the difference between normal profits
and the total 1917 income was beaten
So to Z. The La Toilette amendment
placing a sixty percent tax on war
profits was beaten so to 1S.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06
People Speak Well Of Chamberlain
TAbIets.

Y have been selling Chamberlain
Tablets FOR about two years and heard
such good reports from my custom
ers that concluded to give then
a trial myself. and can say that do
not believe there is another prepara-
tion II the KIND equal to them
writes G.. A. Mcbride. Headford Dnr.
or constipation give them a trial
n YOU are troubled with Indigestion
Tney vii do you good Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06
Great Faith in Chamberlain Colo
and Diarrhoea Remedy.

Cham berlain's Collie and Diar-
rhoea Remedy was used by my father
about a year ago when he had diar
rhoea. 1t relieved him Immediately
and by taking three doses he was alb
solutely cured. He has great faith
in this remedy" writes Mrs W. H.
williams. stanley. n. Y.--Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06
Has a High Opinion of Chamberlain
Tablets

4 have a high opinion of Cham
berlain's Tablets for biliousness and
as a laxative" writes Mrs. C. A.
Barnes. Charleston, III. Il have nev-
er found anything so mild and pleas
ant to use. MY brother has also used
these tablets with satisfactory re-
suits ADV.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06

Lers of the cabinet. personnel OF their
departments. the house OF representa-
tives marching in a body. probably
the senate also. and many civic or
ganizations and about 1900 men OF the
army, navy and marine corps.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06
SUNDAY DRAWS BIG CROWD.

Los ANGELES. cal. sept THE
pev william 4 fC"BuIy'5 sunday
.re-ed % series Of meetings here TO-
ea- 90 continue two months Ine
-- trrracf- erected for the series, "a
to- ac1rmrroF late 5000 persons. Wa-
.4...aaF .t fhr ..rsf ar-.ICes and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06

tions in the capitals history are being
laid in connection with the parade OF
drafted men here today.
With President Wilson at its head
the procession will contain all mem
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06

man for the luncheon When mem
bers went to A r HutchinEs' presl-
dent Of the club. in protest they were
told it was too late to withdraw the
invitation. Senator Reed made 20
rrir1re talk In defense Of his position
against Presidents food bill.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06
REFUSE To LUNCH WITH REED
Afcnibs,rs Of Rotary Club Get Money
IanrL When They See scnatOr.

KANSAS CITY. No, Sept 4--Ko-
tarians filing into the Rotary Cluh
luncheon az the Hotel Baltimore yeE-
trrdaN. saw Senator james 4. Reed
sf fb. .uaakrr.s table. At the sight
80 fb, sneaker more than dozen
D.. r...rb.rs returned Co the cashier and
....f ur..- money back going OI-s-
~ here fHr luncheon
...- 10 r..s learned Senator Reed. Poi
..r.srrres was arranged by r. T.
..r..r.. political euul.rr.-.
trr-.l Eas TE Jones. acting chair
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06
IS IN. SATIN DAMASK

Just the right width for lunch cloths
and napkins. Finest quality double
satin damask, all linen. The yd. $500
PETTICOAT SATIN
Makes up into splendid Petticoats.
Guaranteed to wear and give service
that is required of petticoats. Shown in
all colors. Whether for the street or
evening wear; SO in. wide. Yd. $3.50
WHITE WOOLENS
The largest assortment of white wool
ems we have had in several seasons, such
as French Serge, Epingle, Surah Serge,
Poplin. Bedford Cord, Broadcloth Silk
and Wool Flannel Batiste, etc. The
yard .....-.......--.......... 75c to $500
COLORED UMBRELLAS
The new Vogue in Ladies' Umbrellas
is colored tops. We are offering big
variety of shades of green, navy, brown,
grey, national blue, apple green, etc.
Neat short handles. with cord and trim
mings to match. Priced $500 to $40
EIDERDOWN
The one cloth that is always in de-
mand for house wraps during cold wea-
ther. We have such shades as red, tan.
light blue. pink and white. The yard
60c to $1.5O.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06
OUTING FLANNEL
THE BARGAIN BASEMENT

tin
tprced shoppin n
On
choowe a Basement
SALE OF sERVIcEABLE
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06

those in charge said thousands were
turned away
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06
SPECIAL NOTICE

We are making specially of Stylish Stout" suits
for women of larger proportions. These built
on scientific lines that will truly slenderize the fig
ure. The sizes range from A to So
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06

Boys Extra Heavy Lot
1896 Rugged
A heavy plain oiled calf.
Thick leather, lace. Spec.
prices -...S2.I9, 1929
Boys Buck Elk, Lot 6337,
Bear Cat
Exactly the same as the
mems heavy work shoes.
Worth more, So. SO, and
$3.50.
Boys Copper Toe, Lot
6o72, Special
Just a plain shoe at a rea-
sonable price. Lace. Bar
gain special----.-.-.--- $1.59
Boys Gum Metal, 1t 6270
Wear Well
A heavy calf dress shoe.
Special 81. SO, S1.79,
S1.9S.
Boys Long Wear
Here's what you've all
been calling for, a service
able school shoe priced be-
low 50 and good for long
wear; sizes / to 6 for the
big boy, Special S1.9S
Smaller boys S1.S9
Watch for our schOO
whatever is in the Bargain
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06
Girls Hard Wear

Girls Hard Wear
The heaviest shoes you
ever bought for girls.
Black calf skin, button.
Priced the lowest in all
Pendleton, $1.49, S1.63,
81. SO, 1928.
Girls Gun Metal
A very neat shoe with a
perfect finish. These
come with a good sole
and sevicable heel, Regu-
lar top, button. Speciai
S2.23, S2.43.
Girls Calf Lace
A most substantial shoe
made on sane, sensible
lines, spec. S1.9S, $2.23
Girls Fancy Shoes
For the little girl. For
the big girl. Patent lea
theirs. English and other
styles all at Bargain pri-
ces.
These Special Sales will
interest you, and when we
say that every item is Of
fered cheaper than you
could buy it in all Pendle-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06
COATING


If it's a Coat for mother, sister, dau-
ghter or baby, you'll be able to find the
material here such as Covert, Burela,
Velour, Camel Hair, Tweeds, etc, in all
shades of the seasons newest. The
ward -.......-.--....-..-..- $3.50 to $500
FUR CLOTH
Used for collar and cuffs, for coats
and suits Wonderful quality, just like
fur Sc in wide. Salts Black Fitch and
white.
SILK UNDERWEAR
Every lady likes pretty Underwear.
Well, you'll certainly adore the beauti-
full silk underwear we are showing.
Dainty shades of flesh and pink and
white, neatly trimmed with laces and
embroidered. Consists of vests, knickers,
chemise, envelopes, etc. The garment
$3.50 to $3.50.
OUTING FLANNEL
Our stock of Outing Flannel is in now
and ready for your inspection. Comes
in plain white and colors, also neat
checks, stripes and plaids.
White Outing ----.---..--.-... Zoe to 25c
Colored Outing g---------------- 1212c to 15c
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06
CHOOL SHOES.

ton it means also that it is
better in quality.
Boys School Suit Sale
Prices SITS to $3.50.
Fancy and plain suits.
Boys Shirt Sale
Sale of shirts and waists;
all sizes, 29c and 39c.
Girls School Dresses
Watch for ready made
dresses. Hundreds of
yards of dress goods.
Big Boys Shirts
Sale of substantial wear,
light or dark 63c, 75c,
S9f.
Underwear Sale for the
Whole Family.
Here's our big clean up
sale still on and here's a
big chance to save. Don't
miss a single garment.
Stocking Sale for Children
The best for the price no
matter what the price,
1215c, 15c, 19c, 23c
Boys Hat Sale
Take advantage of it. Best
in all Pendleton.
,enir, and remember that
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06

The that will become you best is here waiting
for you to try The style lines absolutely
being faithful reproductions of the latest accepted
Paris models. The quality of the material used is
compliment to the beauty of the model and is shown
in a wide variety of newest colorings.
The prices moderate and range from $3.50 to
$4,000.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-09-06

Just the right width for lunch cloths
and napkins. Finest quality double
satin damask, all linen. The yd. $500
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-26

Ii man kicks with his feet he
keeps his feet warmth he KICKS
with his mouth he gets out of breath.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-26
YOU MUST DO THIS.

If we can secure allegiance to this
national service in our 20,000,OOO
kitchens, our 20,000,000 breakfast,
lunch and dinner tables; If we can
an ounce of sugar, or fats
or what not per day by 100.0OO,OOO
people, we have saved $50, 100000
pounds il month. If we save
pound of -four per week, we save
1875, 100000 bushels of wheat per
annum. 1t is this multiplication of
minute quantities-teaspoonsfull-
slices, scraps-by 100,000,00O AID
$50 days that will save the world.
Is there anyone in this land who
cannot deny himself or herself some
thing? Who cannot save some waste?
Is not your right to life and freedom
worth this service?
There is a phase Of this entire work
which has appealed greatly to us
here. and that is the whole question
of national service. Here is an op'
portunity for every man, woman ano
child in this country to contribute
Immediately and directly to the win
ming of the war. 1t should be posi-
bic to show to the entire population
that there is at least one point II
which all may serve in this struggle
There shoAd result not only saving
but the sense of service, a sense o.
contribution to the war itself, and
proof of loyalty and support in eact
and every individual.
u. S. FOOD ADMINISTRATORS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-26
The Place to do the Quitting.

Cedar Rapids Republican: One man
who has written long letter to a pa
per, which the paper has printed for
him-no paper in Germany would be
allowed to do as much for HMM
his beloved land-complains that
Americans are too hard on such SYM
pathizers and there is fear of them
hardening still more. He wants the
newspapers to tell the people to quit
it. Poor old fool, why doesn't he ask
his proc German sympathizers to quit
instead? What right have they to live
in this country if in time of danger
they will not help defend it and not
only not defend it, but attack 1t In
'covent ways? Why does he not tell
his fellow thinkers to quit trying to
blow up factories in this country, to
quit burning docks and to quit trying
to sneak explosives into coal bunkers
,on ships to destroy. American sailors
and soldiers as we'll as property. III
these sneaks and hirelings OF the
kaiser will quit doing these things
then the trouble will be over.
But such fellows never think or
that. They always want US to quit
AID to let the mad men who started
this war have their way in the world.
If this war goes on long enough, the
men who are not loyal to the country
In which they live will have their
property coniiscated, and they VIII
be held and shipped over the seas to
where they belong. This country Is
going to remain American and those
who want to be something else can
go somewhere else.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-12-26
ADAMS SEED co.
SUFFER BIG FIRE LOSS
Fire Broke Out on Lower Floor of
Big Brick Building About 500
O'clock Monday Evening.
LOSS WILL PROBABLY
REACH $4,000
Fire Possibly Started From Lamp
Used in Heating Seed Tester.
Was Under CoRtrol in
Short Time.

The happy spirit of Christmas eve
was marred about 8 o'clock Monday
night by the sound of the fire alarm,
which brought the fire companies to
the Adams Seed Co. building, the
former j. j. Marsh building on West
Water street. The fire was discovered
by Albert Christen and son who were
passing by the building, when they
observed an unusually bright light in
the rear of the ground floor Office in
the northwest corner of the building.
Mr.. Christen sent fire alarm in a1d
Hose Co. No. was soon on the scene,
and had stream of water playing
on the blaze from the west side win
dows The two other companies ar
rived soo1 afterwards and the fire
was under control in less than an
hour.
The supposition is the fire started
from lamp used in heating seed
tester The fire spread rapidly thru
the lower floor OF the building, but
fortunately did not get through to
the second floor, where an immense
lot of seed corn was hanging on racks.
The firemen though threw lot OF
water on the second floor and con-
siderable damage resulted from wat
er. The lower floor had about four
car loads of seed, timothy, rape and
garden seeds. aad other miscellane-
Gus seeds. OF course the seed will
be a total loss. A car load of seed
corn on this floor was scorched.
The business Office was damaged
considerably by water and fire also,
filing cases, and papers, etc. being
ruined.
d. S. Benjamin, of Springfield, ILL.,,
arrived this morning to adjust the
loss for the Adams Seed Co. and
his work was not completed at this
writing an estimate Of the damage
was put at $4,000 to- $4,000. The
loss to the building will amount to
perhaps $500.
The Adams Seed Co. is one of the
largest seed companies il the west,
and they carry an immense stock,
and do heavy business all over the
country. Their big loss by this dis
astrous fire is regretted by all, and
it is the wish Of all that the firm will
be able to replace their big stock,
and be in readiness for business
again in a short time.