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Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
RAPID DEVELOPMENT OF
 GLENDALE DISTRICT IN COTTON GROWING SHOWN.

1912 e4o bales
 1919 5.239 bales.
 The price for this crop has ranged from 20 cents in 1912 to above 90 cents in 1919
 AS the price Of cotton advanced, land of course, has greatly advanced fin price. Land values were such in this district at one time. that one of the olG settlers, after selling a new conner q quarter section of land, slyly unloaded half section on him in the transfer and congratulated himself that he had perpetrated a good joke. In the winter of ISe6-7 "a large part of what was then known as the Simms ranch, the corner of which is now Cen ter and Roosevelt streets, in the city of Phoenix, was begging on the mar ket for buyer at forty dollars per acre. Land in this district today is selling from four hundred to seven hundred dollars per acre, and with the present conditions continuing, the price will go much higher. The greatest complaint Of the real estate dealers is that it is much harder to get list ings than it is to sell land.
 The cotton acreage in Maicopa county in 1919 was approximately 92,- 900 acres. The writer does not have the data at hand showing what propor- tions of this was on the north side,
 
 accuracy what acreage will be planted for the season of 1920, but I am of the opinion that a conservative eSti- mate would be fifty per cent increase. This increase in acreage is more par ticularly noticeable in the country lying north and west of Glendale. Af- ter crossing New river and nearing Marinette one can behold empire in the making. Here E. P. Davie is this year planting 11,000 acres of long staple cotton and a very busy and community has sprung up where but a few years ago there was nothing to Marinette except the sign board on the railroad.
 This part of the country was con- sidered the land that God forgot" until Mir. Davie began his scheme of proving by the results al- ready obtained his great faith in the ultimate value of all our desert lands under the application of water.
 Upon such men as these who are not afraid to take 8 chance, who do not care today whether they are million aires or paupers tomorrow, rests the initial development Of all new coun- tries.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
NILE LANDS ARE
 HIGHER THAN IN
 TIES. R. VALLEY

Comparing Salt River valley cotton land with that of the Nile in Egypt from whence originated the now fa- nous Egyptian long staple cotton, R. Fl. Forbes of the Arizona State Uni versity at Tucson, wrote recently to W. H. Robinson of Chandler. Prof. Forbes is now in the Nile country studying the cotton situation there and in his comparison of land and prices in the two cotton regions predicts much higher land values for the Salt River valley.
 Prof. Forbes stated in his letter, which was dated from Egypt in Jan- uary, Land values are immensely higher here-and rentals. Good agri- cultural land ranges from $750 to s1, 800 an acre, and $150 rent per annum is common. A greater range cf products is possible here, however, and a more intensive agriculture on account of milder climatic conditions. both sum-
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20

for 1920, based upon 21s cents per bale for every bale of cotton grown by the association in Arizona for the year t1917. This prompt action on the part of the Arizona division of the Amer ican Cotton association, indicates the value of strict business regulator in the affairs of our neighbors of the far southwest where cotton is now being grown for profit in the Salt River val ley under artificial irrigation system.
 A good delegation from the Arizona division has also been appointed to attend the coming annual cotton con- vention of the American Cotton asst citation, which is to be held at Mont gomery, Alabama, March 9-12, 1920. This delegation will come to the con- vention fully prepared and authorized to actively participate in the official business of the national assoclatIon. and we welcome them into the official family of the old cotton growing stata~ While the California Cotton assocfa- ton of the Imperial valley on the Pa cific slope has not yet joined the American Cotton association, a good delegation of their membership is ex- pected at the Montgomery conference in March, and the creation of the Gail fornia division is only a question of short time.
 Every cotton growing state in the American union is now actively and officially part of the American Cot ton association, with only the single exception of California. At the Mont gomery convention every cotton grow ing state except California, will be of ficially represented, and the American Cotton association will occupy a tower of united strength and cooperative ef- fort with which to push forward to success the great economic reforms and constructive measures in the in terest of the cotton growers and gen eral welfare of the south.
 The conference at Montgomery IS destined to be one of tue greatest meetings ever held in the south in the interest of our raw cotton industry Leaders of thought, education, finance agriculture and business Twill come to- gether in friendly cooperative spirit for furthering the. future progress and prosperity of the south. No man should miss this convention who can possibly attend it. Everyone who stands or sympathizes with the objects and aims of the American Cotton association is cordially and pressingly invited to at tend the annual convention 10 be held at Montgomery, Ala, March 9-12, 1920.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
VIEWS IF WORLDS EXPERTS O|V CROP
 RAISED IN VALLEY

Last fall many foreign spiDners who were visiting America for the purpose of attending the World Cotton con- ference at New Orleans, having heard of the famous Pima cotton, came to the Salt River valley and on the ground studied this remarkable crop.
 Among these men was Sir A. Her bert Dixon, chairman of the great spinners association of England, who spent several days in carefully inves- tigating the Pima cotton, and left with the assurance that if this type of cot ton was maintained there would be de- veloped a steadily growing demand by the fine spinners of England for this product, as it had practically no rival in the world except the finer types of Sakallerides cotton grown in the delta of the Nile.
 worlds greatest expert on cotton and cotton statistics, who also thoroughly studied our valley production before he left made this statement:
 You have type of cotton here which, if maintained, will have a mar vicious future. Your conditions are aI- most identical with the conditions in the Delta on the Nsie where we had supposed the finest cotton in the world was being produced, but you are pro- ducing a cotton which equals, if it does not exceed, these famous Egyp- tian types.v
 J. NJ. Thomas, one of the vice presf- dents of the famous Fine Spinners as- sociation of Manchester, England, who after the worlds cotton conference, made thorough inspection of our To- cal conditions and not only visited the fields but the sample rooms on leay- ing the valley stated:
 '.I expect that the fine spinners of Manchester will develop closer busi- ness relations with the growers of the Salt River valley if the growers will only continue to maintain the remark able and uniform type of cotton which they are now producing."
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
ARIZONA DIVISION IF COTTON ASSN
 FORMED IN VALLEY

Announcement of the organization of the Arizona division of the Amer ican Cotton association is made in the most recent bulletin of the national association. It follows:
 Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 12, 1920.
 It is gratifying to report that the Arizona American Egyptian Cotton Growers association has organized the Arizona division of the American Cot ton association. The president of the Arizona division, w. S. Stevens of Phoenix when notifying President J. $. Wannamaker of the action of the Arf- zona cotton growers, at the same time sent forward a check to pay the pro rata dues to the national association
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20

mer and winter.
 The fact remains, however, that Arizona lands are really worth more than is being paid for them even yet. It makes those of us who have only a. limited acreage feel bad to see val ues so quickly soaring beyond our reach. The recent high mark in cotton CSC cents), will not tend to moderate land prices, either.
 .The crop has turned out we'll here this year in spite of boil worm. prob ably 400 pounds Of lint per acre on the average with less cost of produc- tion than in Arizona.
 Relative to other prices, Prof. Forbes wrote, Things to eat cost less in Egypt, but things to wear cost as much and sometimes more than with you"
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
UNIUCkY

(New York Morning Telegraph)
 Some of us never do have any luck. Now, in our boyhood, for instance there never was a scarcity of teachers.
Arizona republican., 1920-02-20
GILBERT EXPANDS UNDER SMILES OF
 BIC COTTON CROP

Gilbert, situated in the southeastern part of the valley and comprising some of the newest and best land to be found in the irrigation project. will plant probably two-thirds of it's avail
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-15

See Webster for potatoes, one
block north Of court house. Phone
80. 99-4t
Chas. Smutney of Riceville, Iowa,
and his sister, Mrs. E. V. Warren
and two children of Oakland, Calf,
were in the city the fore part of the
week looking after business matters
and getting matters in the Smutney
estate finally settled. This is the
first visit Mrs. Warren has made in
Audubon in twelve years and finds
many notable changes in the old
home town.
The stucco workers are busy this
week applying the dope" on the old
Arlington hotel building for James
Law. When the building is COM
pleted il will be one OF the best bust
ness houses on Lower Broadway. Mr..
Law is one of our progressive bust
ness men and is to be commended
for the many good things he has
done in making Audubon one of the
very best towns in the state.
Chris Petersen of this city and
Miss Hulda Johansen, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs Ludwig Johansen of
near Ross, we're married in Omaha
last Saturday. Both are well known
in this community and have a host
of friends, the bride having been one
of the successful rural school teach
ers in this county for several years.
The best wishes of all will follow
them to their new home which will
be established here.
Doc Settlemire and wife of Des
Moines who have been here for an
over Sunday visit, returned TO their
home Wednesday morning. Mr..
Settlemire was married to a young
lady from Arkansas the fore part of
June and this was their first visit TO
Audubon. Docs many friends will
join in wishing him an abundance of
success and happiness. He has set
tied down in Des Moines where he is
employed in one Of the leading bar
Der shops.
A large concourse of friends at
tended the funeral of Thomas Reed,
whose body arrived in Anita Satur-
day morning from Sydney, Australia,
where he came to his death in
hunting accident. The services
were held Sunday afternoon at $3.50
from the Congregational church and
burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Rev. w. M. Boaz and the Masonic
lodge, to which deceased belonged,
conducted the services. A number
OF Audubon people were in attend
ance.
Wilbern Clark, residing FIVE miles
southeast of Audubon says he is
thoroughly convinced that Iowa land
is not too high in price. He bases
his Judgment on the returns he re-
Gently received from two small
cherry trees on his farm. The two
trees we're we'll laden with fruit and
he sold $40 worth Of cherries last
week. With proper care there is
no doubt but that fruit growing
could be made profitable right here
in this section of Iowa. Mr.. Clark
says he is convinced that his returns
were equal to the claims made in
California.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-15

Mrs. H. s. Fiscus and her sister,
Miss Minnie Townsend, left yester-
day for Paramount, Mimi, where
they will spend a couple of weeks
visiting friends and looking after
business matters.
Mrs. John Greenlee left yesterday
morning for Sheridan, Wyo., where
she will visit at the home of her
brother, d. H. Steere and family.
Later she will go to Yellow Stone
Park and enjoy sightseeing in the
west at various points of interest
A. F. Herndon will hold his first
public sale of Spotted Poland China
swine at the sale pavilion at the fair
grounds on Wednesday, August 4th.
Mr. Herndon has a splendid herd and
his offering will bring large num-
Der of outside buyers to Audubon on
that date.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Dee Mallonee de-
parted Tuesday morning overland
for Paramount, Mimi, where Mr.
Mallonee will try a case in the dis
trict court. From there they will
go to McGregor, Iowa, and other
points to spend a month enjoying
lie at tne taxes.
Mrs. s. w. Wright and son Harold
returned from Atlantic yesterday
where she spent several days at the
home of her brother, Lew Neff and
family. She went at this time in
order to enjoy visit with her sister,
Mrs. Frank Pellet of Hamilton, ILL.,,
who is visiting Atlantic relatives.
G. A. Ferguson, y. S. Marine,
who is still in the service with head
quarters at New York, was in the
city for a few days visit with Mr..
to his home in Atlantic Wednesday
morning where he will remain until
Friday when he returns to New York
as his furlough has expired.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Roth who have
been at Rochester, Mimi, the past
several weeks, returned home Tues
day afternoon. While there Mr..
Roth submitted to a minor operation
and he returns much improved in
health. Mrs. Roth is also much
better than she was, all of which will
be pleasing news to their many
friends.
MIS-. James Harper entertainer 81
lads and lassies at her home last
Thursday afternoon in honor of her
daughter Lois, who was six years of
age. The afternoon was spent in
playing games of all kinds. At the
proper time dainty refreshments
were served. The little guests
brought Lois many beautiful pres
ents. all of which will remind her in
years to come Of the delightful oc-
casion.
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Chapman
of Odell, ILL.,, arrived in the city the
fore part OF the week for a fort
nights visit at the home of the lady's
sister, Mrs. Alex Caldwell and fam
lily. Mr.. Chapman said he was
grealy pleased with crop conditions
in Iowa, which compares very favor
ably with those of Illinois. 1t has
been very dry in his section of the
state until the past week when they
had a good rain.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-15
: LOCAL AND PERSONAL :

Mrs. George B. Scott returned
Monday from several days visit at
Cherokee with friends.
Mrs. Otto Larsen and daughter
Anna went to Atlantic Wednesday to
spend the day with friends.
For Sale---Green string beans for
canning H. w. Lowther, 4th house
north of Presbyterian church.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Carter return
ed yesterday morning from an over
Sunday visit with friends in Des
Moines.
Mrs. II. B. Holmes of Vivian, S. D..
arrived in the city Tuesday and will
spend the week at the home Of M. T..
Foley and family.
Reserved seats for entire Chautau-
qua will be on sale at Roberts
drug store Tuesday, July goth from
800 a. m. to 1900 a. m.
VIM. Krauel and daughter, Miss
Laura, departed Wedesnday morn
ing for Clinton, where they will
make an extended visit with rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Arnold of At
lantic arrived in the city Tuesday af-
ternoon and were guests at the home
of Supt. Nj. NJ. McIntire and family
a few days
Miss Martha Jensen and Miss Ella
Andersen were passengers to Man
ming yesterday morning where they
expected to visit at the home OF
friends few days.
Mrs. Charles Jones and children
returned last Friday afternoon from
Bonneville, where they spent several
days visiting with George McNary
and other relatives.
"Tammy'' Horning who has been
at Spirit Lake several months en-
ployed in a clothing store, returned
to Audubon Tuesday for visit with
relatives and friends.
Oluf Jensen departed yesterday
morning for Leon, Iowa, where he
went to look after some land pro-
positions and to see couple of for
mer Audubon county friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Faaborg who
have been visiting their daughter,
Mrs. Carl e. Carlson and family at
Kimballton, returned to their home
in Clinton yesterday morning.
Mrs. George Weighton departed
yesterday morning for Lake View
where she will be a guest at the
home Of Mrs. George Spencer and
family for week or ten days.
Carl Swenecker came from Apple
ton, Mimi, last week and has been
here on a visit with relatives until
yesterday when he went to Extra,
where he will make visit with his
mother.
Miss Mildred Morrissey returned
Tuesday from ten days visit with
her uncle and other relatives at
Huntington, West Virginia. She re-
ports a splendid trip and delightful
weather all of the time she was gone.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-15
FOR SALE

Modern house, rooms and bath,
2h blocks from court house. Lot
5Ox190. Priced right for quick
sale. Mrs. Eva Hoover. 29-2tpd
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1920-07-15

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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-28

dance is a most harmful exercise
for both sexes. Dr. r. v, Price,
M. d.. of Buffalo. N. Y. a noted
physician has said dancing has been
perverted to the basest purpose-has
been made the fruitful source of dis
sipation and has often laid the foun-
dalton for disease"
This subject is too important to
slight and one column is too short a
space for a proper presentation OF IL,
hence II will be continued in next
issue. Read and pass Il on.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-28
THE DANCE; WHY OP-
POSED BY THE CHURCH

(By Rev. Jas. ii. Tate, Staff Cor.
In sermon delivered in the Pres
byterian church at Fluvanna, las
Sunday at eleven o'clock. | under
took the task OF setting forth IN
plain terms (but in decent man
ner) some of the many reasons why
the church is opposed to the modern
dance. am now furnishing the gist
of that discourse to the Signal for
publication; with the prayer and
hope that III may reach many out
side of the range OF my own parish
This is not done because | feel that
/ am better qualified to handle
this subject than other ministers
but because 1t seems to me that the
pulpit is rather too silent on this
very important subject. | am not
undertaking to say why. A state
ment which l recently heard a min
lister OF another church make,
il speaking of this subject, is. how
ever rather suggestive. He said,
"Many OF our ministers seem to have
their hands tied on this subject.
Whether this be true or not, be II
known that my hands are not tied
on this or any other subject so vi
tai to the social. moral and religious
welfare of the people.
AS this article is the gist OF a SER
mon, may be had better give the
text. Certainly a subject of such
Importance should be we'll founded
on thus sayeth the Lord The
seventh commandment (my first ref
erence) is enough, but l will quote
a few other passages to keep this
one company. Thou shalt not COM
NIT adultery" EX. 2O:14. Please
allow me to say that, | seriously
doubt II any young, unmarried man
can habitualy engage in the modern
dance without violating this COM
mandment, as all thinking people
know, lies at the very foundation of
sood society and clean morals. or
cause many ate ready to dispute
this proposition vigorously. But
wait: read the words of the Saviour:
"But I say unto you, that whose
ever looketh on woman to lust
after her, hath committed adultery
with her already in his heart" Be
II remembered that, the outward act
is only the manifestation of an in
ward state. Men do not steal until
they want to steal (The above pas
sage is Mat. $3.50. "As man
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-28

Is any woman sufficiently noble
minded to renounce love for the
sake of another woman? Paula was
Paula, the wondrous sea woman
played by Madame Traverse in
THE He'll Ship" William Fox pro-
duction which gives a thrilling story
of the sea and an intense portrayal
of womans heart II is coming
here Thursday at Cozy. and is one
of the photoplays you shouldn't miss.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-28

thinketh in his heart so Is he" II
Is so with the woman also. "Ab-
stain from all appearance OF evil"
Keep thyself pure" seriously
doubt II any normal young man or
| young woman can habitually attend
the modern dance without violating
these divine injunctions, given for
the guidance and protection OF hui
man society. The church doubts t.;
and this Is why she is unalterably
opposed to the practice. Now get
this. the church does not wish to
deprive any person of anything or
any pleasure that person ought TO
have. On the other hand. the church
wishes and labors for the highest
possible good for every individual;
hence the church my brother, is your
best friend. Is any one arrogant
enough TO conclude that the millions
of good church people led by tens
of thousands OF able and devout min
listers are set in, almost, solid array
against a worldly form of amusement
about which they have no adequate
knowledge? If so, such an ones
credulity needs toning down.
Among other attendant evils, the
dance is detrimental to good health,
especially so in the case of the wo-
man. The style of dress usually
worn, especially at thd fashionable
ball, is at once a prolific cause Of
impaired health. II the reader will
bear in mind what | had to say re-
Gently in an article on, "Unhealth-
full and Indecent Dress" 1t will not
be necessary to enlarge on that phase
of my subject at this time. One or
two statements will suffice. 1t Is
absolutely impossible for a consd-
crate man to understand why a wo-
man of good intentions-the high
est order or Gods creation-should
wilfully and 'ingeniously expose so
much of her body in practical mud
ity. Nevertheless, 1t is often true
and is always in evidence at the
dance. No self-respecting woman
should ever think of leaving her
body exposed below the collar bone,
much less the arm-pits. This prac-
tice, to gether with the violent exer-
else in heated, stuffy room until
the body is moist followed by a sud
den exposure to a cold draft from
window or hall and finally on the
way home late at night with tired
and nerves at high tension
(saying nothing here of other things
that sometimes happen), accounts
for Mr.. Faulkner's statement that
the woman who dances to excess sell
DOM lives beyond % years, but. IL
she does she is usually broken in
health physically and morally" Mr..
Faulkner (the noted EXCHANGING
says. "the average age OF
the excessive male dancer is thirty
one." Many doctors claim that the
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-28

LOST-May 18th on road between
Fluvanna and Justicebhrg one bun
die of clothes. Finder please advise
Mrs. F. j. vhrig, S3S, S. Second
Ave, Tucson. Arizona. Liberal re-
ward 81
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-28

The American Legion will hold a
memorial in honor of dead comrades
Sunday night, at 1880, Methodist
Church. Everyone invited
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-28

Mr. and Mrs. H. b. Winston have
returned from a visit to Galveston
San Antonio and other south Texas
points.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-28

LOST-One blue serge vest some
where on the west side of town. Fin
der please leave at Signal office. %
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-28

L0ST-New fountain pen in green
box. Finder please le2ve at Signal
office and get reward. so
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-28

FOR SALE--A few pieces of second
hand furniture. Phone "a or see
Mrs. +. f. Sears. so
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-28

Dink Merrill, who has been teach
ing school at Sagerton, returned
home this week tol spend the sum-
mer.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-28

Mr.. p. ]. Iigle writes in from Fort
Worth to say to his friends that Mrs
lngle is declining very fast.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-28

FOR SALE-One Jersey COW and
five Red Pole Durhams. See II. NJ.
BACKYARD. so
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1920-05-28

Mr.. b. F. LAWS Is In, nag tie time
~ lis life over east md 1t is sus-
rccted he is water bound.