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The Adair County news., 1922-05-23

The advantage in preparing ground
for planting now and twenty-five
years ago, is wonderfully astonishing.
We watched a Fordson tractor, on
the farm of Mr. Garvin, one and a
half miles from town last Wednesday
discing sod land, and we were soon
convinced that the machine could do
more work in day than could eight
horses, and do it much better. The
machine was sold to Mr. Garvin by
Buchanan Lyon Compony, and he is
perfectly delighted with it.
The Adair County news., 1922-05-23

Bear in mind that every voter. man
and woman in Adair county must reg
lister on the 10 and IL of July in order
that they may vote at the November
election. If you fail to register you
can not vote. This is law that must
be obeyed in order to exercises the
right of suffrage.
The Adair County news., 1922-05-23
Farmers, Take Notice.

On the 30th and 31st Of May. we
will plow the field of W. 81. Flowers,
on the Hunter farm, with SIC Inter-
national Tractor. You are invited to
come and see US plow up bushes from
6 to 10 feet high.
Respectfully,
G.. r Hutchison.
The Adair County news., 1922-05-23

1t is now confidently believed that
Adair will harvest and abundant
wheat crop. Fruit of all kinds look
promising and very large corn crop
will be planted.
The Adair County news., 1922-05-23
An Old Land Mark Gone.

The large two story dwelling, four
miles out, on the Greensburg road,
and known as the Joshua Hatcher
place, and now owned by Jas. Lewis
Wright, was consumed by fire last
Monday night, and all its contents.
The loss is considerable. Three thou
sand dollars insurance. Mr.. Wright
states that all he saved would MT
amount to over $40.
The Adair County news., 1922-05-23
Attention, Wool Growers.

/ have a contract this season to
furnish large mills with wool, which
enables me to pay you a better price
than you can get elsewhere. There
fore, it is to your interest to see me
before selling your wool.
Sam Lewis.
The Adair County news., 1922-05-23
Wanted 10 Buy.

A car load of stock ewes or ewes
with lambs. Phone or write lowest
cash price in first letter.
j. F. Cook & Co.,
Lexington, KY. 81
% At
The Adair County news., 1922-05-23

There will be a singing at Purdy
church, the 4th Sunday afternoon in
this month, conducted by J.. NJ. Tar
ter and S. L. Williams. Everybody
invited.
The Adair County news., 1922-05-23
For Sale.

Full stock Plymouth Rock baby
chicks lOc each. Also setting eggs,
80 cents setting.
Mrs. G. S. Smith,
jamestown, KY.
2S-4t
The Adair County news., 1922-05-23

Rev. Minks, of Lebanon, preached
at the Baptist church, this place, last
Sunday forenoon and evening.
The Adair County news., 1922-05-23
PERSONAL

Mrs. Geo. E. Wilson returned from
louisville few days ago.
Mr. w. E. Shirley, Glasgow, was at
the Jeffries Hotel:Friday.
Mr.. Doc Walker has not fully recov-
cred. but he is atItheEstore.
Miss Gladys Blackford, Pellyton,
was in Columbia few.days ago.
Miss KathreenlWillis who taught at
Crab Orchard has returned home.
Mr.. Roy Duggins, Louisville. was at
the Jeffrles Hotel, last: "WEDNESDAY.
Mr.. E R. Parroff, Louisville, had
business in Columbia few days ago.
Mrs. Georgia Crenshaw left today
for Edmonton, to remain some time.
Mr.. R. c. Borders was over taking
orders from ourImerchants, last week.
Miss Bonnie Judd is spending a
week with friends in Shepherdsville
Kentucky.
Mrs. W. T. Mcfarland recently Wis
itsdgher daughter, Miss Alma, at Rus
sen Springs.
TMr. W. P. Nunnally, the popular
drug salesman, Louisville, was here
fs#days ago.
Mr.. Eugene Rice and Mr.. Walter
Wood, of Campbellsville, we're in Co
lumbia Friday.
Mr.. A. C. Wolford and sister, Miss
Pearl, Casey Greek, were here the
latter part of last week.
Mrs. Mary Hickman, who makes her
home with DIR. and Mrs w. ]. Flow
ers. was quite sickiMonday.
Miss Nellie Gose, Knifiey, visited
her aunt, Mrs. G. G. Jeffries, and 9TH
er relatives inl Columbia, last week.
Mr.. "Snap" Vaughn, Of Lebanon
was in ColumbiasT sTuesdey of last week,
shaking hands with his many friends
Miss Elmer Parks, ofInear Summer
shade, Metcalfe county, spent several
days with Miss Frances Strange last
week.
( Prof Edgar Royse, Misses Bette
Cundiff and Albertai iFarris, who were
teachers at Boston, Ky, have return
ed home.
Mr.. W. R. Lyon was over from
Campbellsville Saturday. His son,
Mr.. Alvin Lyon, went home with him
to spend Sunday.
Ed Cay Reeceiarrived home from
Knoxville last Saturday and and will
be here two weeks before returning, tc
assist in a meeting,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Chapman, who
have been living in Louisville, return
ed to Columbia last week and will re
main here for.the present.
Mr.. Doc Walker, of the firm of Rus
sell & Co., was taken quite ill the frs
of last week, being victim of pendi
citis. He willslikely;have to go to al
infrmary.
ED. z. T. Williams and his sister
Mrs. Eliza Conover, left for Stanfor'
Saturday, to be present at the birth
day dinner, which was given on Sun
day TO Mrs. Lucy A. Carter, who
their sister and who was "a years oil
on that day.
Prof. George Aaron and family a.
rived in Adair county last Wednesday
and for the present will be on Nj
Aaron's farm he purchased of Cla
ence Young, near Stapp SPRING
Prof. Aaron has had very SucceSsfI
year, teaching in Harrison county.
Mrs. ]. N. Coffey and Mrs. Geo.
Stults spent several hours with Mr..
II. Yates and his daughter, Mrs. Ell
Robertson, Gradyville last Thursda
Mr.. Yates is quite an aged man and hf
been rather feeble for several week
BE is one of Adair county's best ci
liens, highly respected by everybody
The Adair County news., 1922-05-23

Students have gone to their homes
and the town will be lonesome until
September.
The Adair County news., 1922-05-23

The interesting program for the
ChautauQua will be published next
week, y> ..... vs s.,. So.
The Adair County news., 1922-05-23

Chautauqua will open in Columbia
Sunday, June 18.
The Adair County news., 1922-05-23

Luther Flowers. Funeral services
Thursday and the interment in the
colored burying grounds, near the
Church.
The Adair County news., 1922-05-23

The News SI.50 in KY,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-07-15

everything in the grocery line. Pur-
chases promptly delivered. Your
] patronage is solicited. Tel. Dale
AIT.
On Thursday, July 20, a Silver Tea
will be given for the benefit OF
Princes Oziel Chapter No. As, at the
! residence Of Mrs. Anna B. Harris, 285
Rondo street. All friends and we'll
wishers are cordially invited to be
present.
The clothes renovating establish.
Messrs. John Walton and A. Wright,
proprietors, have moved about half
block north on Wabasha street, to
SAT. They are better than ever pre-
pared to take care of your clothes.
Go try them.
Rev. and Mrs. D. F. Taylor have
issued announcements of the mar
riage of their daughter, Olivia Lily
Honoria, to Mr.. Paul P. Wigington,
Wednesday, June twenty first, 1922,
at Des Moines, Iowa. They will be at
home after July Is at 966 St. An
thony avenue, st. Paul. --... !
Mrs. Lizzie Allen of St. Paul, was
in the city Wednesday, was the guest
Of Mrs. John Monroe, 1858 Smelling
avenue. She was also the guest,
Thursday Of Mrs. Mack Mckenzie,
BIB Clinton avenue, and Mrs. Nellie
Mccullough, 1914 Columbus avenue.
She was royalty entertained by all.
Mrs. Bette B. Wiley, Lakewood, N.
j., will arrive in the city today for an
extended visit on her son, Mr.. R. D.
Wiley, .875 St.. Anthony avenue. He
lis also expecting his daughter, Miss
Louise Wiley, Kansas City, Mo-, next
week who comes to spend her vaca-
ton, she has been taking course for
trained nurse.
Mr.. A. J. Todd, our jailer, recently
took trip to Leavenworth, Kan, his
old home town. He accompanied
some u. S. deputy marshal, with 5
prisoners, two Of whom were colored,
James Thomas and Charles Manning.
1t was quite treat to him to get
among his old schoolmates anG
friends. He had very large time.
Detective James A. Mitchell re-
turned from Denver, Colo, Saturday,
bringing with him Elmer Spires, a
fugitive from justice, who was want
ed for desertion of his wife and five
children from 5 years to 3 months
old. He used every legal means in
his power to prevent his extradition,
but Mitchell beat him to it, and
brought him back.
The SYKES-SYDES-FORD CO.,
formerly located in Court Block, has
moved their establishment to 916
University Ave., corner of Milton,
where they have a large brick, mod
ern building. They will manufacture
their own goods. They also have the
SUPERIOR BEAUTY PARLORS at
the same place, with expert attend
ants and ask the ladies to call. Scalp
treatment a speciality. Miss Susie
Wilson has charge of the hair de-
partment. The Superior System will
be taught to those desiring to learn.
Tel. Dale 5104.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-07-15

Miss Josephine Proteau is at the
d hospital for treatment.
FOR RENT-Four-room fiat, bath,
gas and other conveniences, Ais
Rondo street.
Mrs. J. F. Wilson and children of
453 Mackubin street, are visiting rel
atives in Seattle, Wash.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Archer have
moved into the house they purchased
at $40 W. Central avenue.
Mrs. Henry High leaves tomorrow
to go to Chicago to spend several
weeks visiting with friends. e.
Mrs. James Roberts of St. Anthony
avenue, was hostess Wednesday
afternoon to the Ideal Club.
Mrs. Andrew Stone of Louisville,
KY, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank
Howard Of 453 Rondo street.
Mrs. VIM. Petit of 436 Edmund
street, who has been i'll several
weeks is slowly convalescing.
The Excelsior club held a very en-
joyable picnic at the Crispus At
CuehS 1lolAe thursday ol ldSC week.
Mrs. W. L. Wheeldin of 682 Car
roll avenue, entertained at dinner
Sunday for Mrs. j. R. White of New
York city.
Mrs. Lizzie Allen was entertained
last Sunday, at dinner, it being her
birthday, by Mrs. Lindsay, 1877 West
Central avenue.
The Twin Cities joint Sunday
school picnic will be held at Mime
haha Falls, Wednesday, July 19. Of
course everybody is going.
PIONEER LODGE NO. l. F. AND A. M,
meets first and third Monday in each month
at Masonic Hall, 58s Rondo St., at. 8 100 P.
NJ: X. H. Turner. W. M: ]. w. Thomas,
Secy., 515 w. Central.-Advertisement
HOUSEHOLD OF, RUTH NO. $50. G. U.
o. of o. F., meets the third Monday in each
month at Union Hall, corner of Aurora and
Kent streets at 500 P. M. Mrs. Lillian
Browne, M M. G.; Mrs. Carrie E. Lindsay,
w. R.. 426 Rondo NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-07-15
AT THE henrietta

Roy Grady, Emporia, Kan.
A. Jordan, Kansas City, Mo-.
N. johnson, Kansas City, Mo.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-07-15

WEEKLY SPECIAL Seven-room
house, modern, $4,000; $500 cash, $50
per month. F. D. McCracken, CHE
KNOWS" 321 Metropolitan Bank
Bldg.
Mr.. K. D. Miller has sold out his
tailoring establishment and he is 60
ing to France, has his passport He
leaves next week. He is stopping at
the Henrietta.
The excursion Of Gopher Lodge,
Elks, Thursday night was a grand
success. Quite a large and nice
crowd went and all had regular
Aunt Dolly's time.
Miss Beulah Porter of Indianapolis,
is at the Henrietta, and is prepared
to do your Manicuring, Chiropody,
etc. Those in need of her services
kindly cali. Tel Dale 1901.
DR.. A. w. Mercer and Mr.. Charles
Johnson of Chicago, on a motor trip
to Winnipeg, were in the city this
week. They were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. w. B. Tandy during their
stay.
Mr.. J. H. Webb of the Cosmopoli-
tan grocery, returned Monday from a
short trip to his 80-acre farm near
Cloverton, Wis. He went to make
arrangements for building dwelling
house on it. -
The ever popular Mems Episcopal
Club gave their annual outing and
picnic at Stubs Bay last Wednesday
and it was a big affair and all had a
big time. There were about $50 au-
tomobile loads besides the regular
trains.
CASE CAR SERVICE Persons de-
string motor car. service for any &C.
casion may get the use Of an elegant
new seven-passenger Case sedan, by
calling at 975 St. Anthony Ave., or
calling up Dale 8412. Rates reason
able.-Advertiseme :.
THE COSMOPOLITAN GRO.
Gerry, 558 st. Anthony, has beer
taken over by J. H. Webb who will
conduct a first class store, containing
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-07-15
FOURTH TESTIMONIAL
Of the Sterling Club to Graduates Of
the Schools

OF the Sterling Club to Graduates Of
the Schools
The fourth annual testimonial of
the Sterling Club, to the graduates
of the various schools and colleges
was held at St. James A. M. E..
church last Sunday night.
The church was filled with friends
Of those who are just entering upon
the strenuous duties of life to bid
them bon voyage. The decorations
of palms and cut flowers were beau
tiful and quite bountiful.
The were seated within the chancel,
Miss Anna Arnold, Hamline Univer-
sity; Mr.. J. Lloyd Stevens, Univer-
;sity of Minnesota; Mr.. Roscoe
Crump, St. Paul College Of Law;
Miss Henry Mae Simmons, Mechanic
ARTS High; Mr. Cornelius Johnson,
Mechanic Arts High Mrs. Leah Rita
Minor, St. Frances De Sales, Rock
Castle, Va: Mr.. Robert H. Minor,
st. Emma College, Rock Castle, Va;
Mr.. Clinton H. Minor, St. Emma Col
lege, Rock Castle, Va; Miss Grace
Arnold, Anoka High; Miss Lucille
|. Williams Duluth, who had the dis
tinction Of being the valedictorian of
her class and also composed the class
song, and they made a fine appear
ance.
The program presented was varied
and highly entertaining and consist
ed of the following numbers:
Organ voluntary, Mr.. Sidney Will
liams. ~ ILL.
Selection, choir under the direction
of Nine. L. Antoinnette Grafton.
Invocation, DR.. H. L. P. Jones,
pastor.
Introduction of Mr.. C. w. Wiging-
ton, master of ceremonies, by Mr..
H. F. Mcintyre. -.
Vocal solo, cave Marie" Miss
Gladys Kemp. r.
Address to the graduates, Mr.. F.
D. McCracken.
Introduction Of graduates, Mr.. 0.
C. Hall.
Selection, choir, Miss Bessie Eaton
soloist.
Response for the graduates, Miss
Anna Arnold.
| Vocal selection, ''The Rosary
Miss Bessie Eaton.
Recessional, choir.
Benediction and remarks, DR.. H. L
P. Jones.
| Mr.. C. w. Wigington acted as mas
ter of ceremonies in an exceptionally
happy manner. He had something
good to say of each member on thu
program, and considerable to say
about the sramifcations" Of Mr.. o
IC. Hall. He introduced several limo
vations not on the printed program
Mr.. Jas. E. Johnson, the first presi
dent of. the club, who told of how
the club was organized; Mr.. w. %
1 Alexander, the present president, VIII,
made some very happy remarks. III
introduced Miss Lucille Williams O
Duluth who played the class song O
which she is the composer.
! The music by the choir was excep
4 tionally fine was augmented by Mr.
! T. r. Morgan and E. Clendenin o.
comets and Mr.. Fred Baker on th
trombone.
Il All the speeches were inspiring
full Of encouragement and WHOLESOME
advice which is needed, will be yer,
B beneficial.
Z. The whole affair was very p1easin,
IN every way.
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CARD OF. THANKS.

/ wish to express my sincere
thanks to relatives, friends, neighbors
and Mars Lodge No. <2202, G.. U. O.
O. F., for the sympathy and kindness
extended me in my late bereavement
in the loss of my beloved husband
Alexander Payne, especially do
thank all for the many beautiful
floral and spiritual offerings. y
MARY c.. PAYNE. .
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-07-15

Hall, 996 Iglehart avenue, a member
of his advisory committee, the only
colored member.
Mr.: Hall has written letter of
acceptance to the mayor. =.
, Mr.. Hall is a member of the firm
known as 'Hall Brothers." BARRIERS,
IN the Pittsburg building, and has
MADE himself felt in. numerous civic
affairs and always is looking out for
matters pertaining to the interest of
the colored people. -
Mr.; Hall was member Of April
grand jury.
Mayor Nelson made no mistake by
the appointment of Mr.. Hall, and he
is entitled to- the thanks of the COL
ored people. .-...
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-07-15
ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH

Pleasure and profit have character
lied the chautaueue on Mackubin
street and Central avenue. Many
congratulations have been received
There will be music and several ad-
dresses tonight. The pastor will
preach at II A. M. tomorrow. Rev.
D. M. Jordan of Minneapolis, will
preach at 3:15 P. NJ, and the chau-
tauquo will close in the evening. All
are welcome.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-07-15
Cafeteria Opened by Memorial

A cafeteria has been opened by
the Memorial Baptist church, Rice
and Fuller streets.
The cafeteria is in the basement OF
the new building under construction
next to the church and which will be
used for social service and com
munity work. The St. Paul Associa-
ton recently Endorsed the solicitation
Of subscriptions for the. erection OF
the building. 49,. 81. ..
The dishes and silverware for the
cafeteria were donated by St. Pau,
wholesale firms.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-07-15
HOUSES FOR SALE

1922 THOMAS-6 rooms, hardwood
throughout, gas, bath, electricity,
laundry, cement basement, hot
water heat, garage, stuccO finish.
Five years old, $4,000. Terms.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-07-15
MAYOR NELSON SHOWS HIS
IMPARTIALITY BY APPOINT.
ING Mr.. s. EDWARD HALL
A MEMBER OF HIS ADyIS-
DRY COMMITTEE,

Hon. Arthur E. Nelson, mayor of
St. Paul, has shown his willingness
to treat ali classes of citizens impair
TALLY, by, appointing Mr.. S. Edward
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-07-15

THE APPEAL ASKS AS A SPE-
CIAL FAVOR THAT IT'S READERS
GIVE PREFERENCE TO THE ADJ
VERTISERS WHO SEEK THEIR
PATRONAGE BY ADVERTISING
IN 1T. SHOP IN THE APPEAL
BEFORE SHOPPING ELSEWHERE.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-07-15
ST. PAUL
WEEKS RECORD OF HAPPENINGS
IN MINNEsoTA's CAPITAL.

The "saintIy City" and Sanity City
Foiks-Newsy Items of Social, Re-
Iigious, Political and General Mat
tiers Among the People.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-07-15

SATURDAY, JULY Is, 1922.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-04

The ella River Valley, which is
rapidly taking its place as one of the
garden spots of the world, is the
recipient of the flow of water from
a watershed and drainage area of
approximately $4,000 square miles.
Many rivers and their tributaries
have found their way through a pass
at the upper end of the valley and
have carried as high as SO per cent
silt over the entire valley, thereby
enriching it to such a point that 1t
only rested with the ingenuity of
competent engineers to develop 1t
with a water system to such point
that it will soon become known as
the mile Valley Of America
Due to the far -sightedness Of one
man the system has now been thor
oughly developed with an enormous
dam 1900 feet in length which makes
a wall of cement stretching from
mountain to mountain with a solid
footing which makes an ideal cross
ing at the bottom.
The dam diverts the waters Of the
Gila through a complete system Of
canals over the neighboring lands a
distance of AZ miles in length with
laterals and bitches reaching every
point in the new project.
Rival of California
ella Bend not only has the advan-
tage Of a steady water supply to It's
Arizona republican., 1922-03-04
HaLstead Co. Has
Yard At Gila Bend

Foreseeing the immediate building
activities of Gila Bend, the Halstead
Lumber company who already have
many yards over the state are in
stalling a branch yard in Gila which
is to be complete in every detail
handling lumber and builders hard
ware in quantities for any size build
ing operations.
The work of building the lumber
yard and the buildings necessary to
house the offices and hardware sup
ply and salesrooms is now underway
and is rapidly being pushed to COM
plet1n under the direct supervision
Of one Of the branch managers.
ella Bend has been somewhat ham
pered in sudden building growth in
the past by the delays occasioned in
shipping of building materials from
great distances. This difficulty will
entirely be overcome under the pres
ent interest of the Halstead Lumber
company for all necessary supplies
will be available at the company
yards.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-04
DR.. |. \. RICHARDS IS
c. Of. c. PRESIDENT

At the regular meeting OF the ella
chamber of commerce held in the
offices of the Gila Water company
last Saturday afternoon, DR.. l.. Fl.
Richards, Southern Pacific physician
and prominent ella Bend booster,
was elected president for the ensu-
ing year to replace v. H. Householder
who soon leaves Gila to take up en-
gineering work on the new Cave
Creek project. DR.. Richards outlined
the progressive work for the present
year and H. p. DeLongy expressed
the appreciation of the work Of Mr:
Householder during his leadership OF
the chamber of commerce.
The delegates who attended the
county chamber of commerce meet
ing in Phoenix reported on the work
outlined there and the appointments
on the county committees that have
been named are: DIR. L. H. Richards
road and executive committee; U. u.
Logan, county budget committee; W.
T. Smith, legislative, and II. +. De-
Longy on school administration
Arizona republican., 1922-03-04
AMERICAN WOMEN DRESS BEST

mo women in the world are pay
ing so much attention to dress to-
day as the Americans"
So said Miss Elspeth Phelps, Lon
don designer and dressmaker. who
has Just returned to London from
visit to the larger cities Of the Unit
ed States.
"The good taste of the American
women is wonderful" Miss Phelps
continued. "There is nothing in Eu-
rope to compare with the dress you
see in Fifth avenue, New York. The
scene is much smarter than in Bond
street or the Rue de la Paix.
There are several good reasons
for this. One given me was that
there is clearer air in New York ana
a lack of mud. The unlimited purse
is, however, just as important. and
the interest of the man has a lot to
do with it. The American man takes
a much greater interest in his wife $
dress than does the British husband.
"And the woman herself will spend
an enormous amount of time and ef-
fort in endeavoring to reach perfec-
ton. She does not mind what II
costs, provided the result pleases her.
"The best dressed people, whom ]
had many opportunities of seeing,
have no desire for the gorgeous. They
cultivate restraint and with marked
success. 1t may be perfectly plain
black dress, but it is perfect. That
plan has enabled American women to
dress better than any others on the
globe.
Throughout my tour noticed on
all sides great friendliness among
Americans for the English, and there
is quite a craze for old English fur
niture that is beautifully displayed in
the finest houses. New York. k.World.
Arizona republican., 1922-03-04
RICH COUNTRY WITH CENTER At
CHA BEND MAY BECOME KNOWN
AS NILE VALLEY Of AMERICA"

farms but mean average tempera-
ture throughout the year OF 72 de-
grees F., a flow of mineral waters
with curative properties and possi-
bilities for a wide range of agricul-
tural products. The growing season
of the ella valley is long and the
rancher can raise crops which en-
brace very nearly the entire cata-
logue, rivaling the products OF Cali
fornia, New England or the Middle
West.
Opportunities await the new conner.
Irrigation has made the valley most
attractive. Farms have been created
and the town which but yesterday
was a mere flag station on the main
line of the Southern Pacific, today
promises a city of immense popula-
ton in the near future. Only short
time ago the acreage in the Gila
valley was under the control of a
man on horse back riding through
sage brush and grease wood with a
rope and branding iron. There was
little to attract settlers. although the
lands were the most productive farm
lands the world could boast, yet
there were few takers. The whole
system has now been changed, for
the great ranches are fast being sub
divided and sold. The few that once
claimed ownership have stepped aside
and possession is now falling into the
hands of the many.