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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03
Why Writing is Important

Written language, in the words of
the learned Webster. lis the repre-
sentation Of significant sounds by
letters or characters. single or com
bined in words, arranged in due order
according to usage" The art Of
writing is the cornerstone on which
rests the fabric of education and Gull
ture for it is through this medium
that ideas, facts. theories, etc, per-
tanning to all the realms of human
knowledge Of past ages and past
generations are passed along to sue
ceeding generations. Educators long
since came to recognize this fact
THAT Is why we find writing a member
or the time honored trio Of Rs. uni
versally recognized as embracing the
indispensable fundamentals of prac-
tlcal education.- Pathfinder Maya
zine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03
EXPLORER
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that Collins had been rescued bad
been current several times during
the day. The newspaper said that
staff men at the Cave knew nothing
of the reported rescue.
Cave City, KY, Feb. 2 (By A. n
An automatic air compressor ana
drill and a pick and shovel brigade
were pressed into service this a1td.
noon in the endeavor to free tNyd
Collins. 35, from his tunnel-pfiSon
Sand Cave, near here. A suDterfan'
can rock, which some OF the rscu'
ers estimate weighs as much a. eisnl
tons. pinned Collins in a section
the cave only eight inches nign ~.
day morning as he was craving oG
after making lengthy exploratlon
The slab~is believed to nave causM
Collins leg in a crevice. wedging Y
there. while not actually crushing "
limb. .. a.,
ONLY men of slender stature can
mass through some of the crevlces Y
where the imprisoned man lies, WIN
h,,rlon sacks stuffed under part .,
his body and blankets Wrafp'
around the upper part.
All day searchers have exp'olet
other caves III the vicinity N noN,
Of finding a pasageway which wUa .n.
hermit them to approach Coills
from behind ar'i move tne ~
Others have endeavored 10 hna -, :
subterannean cavity leadlns ,ast
where the prisoner lies on ms .va ~
hoping to drill their way tnrousn Cen -.
mn. rground rock walls INTO 0a'
cave. il that should be necessai;. y.
Every effort to relieve the M
nrisoned man by entering the ~,
as he did. through the LOO zee. !"
norrow crevices, has failed pecaum
there is not sufficient room ao', u
Collins body to permit ah my. h,ns
roach farther down than ms I'M ND
Collins is able to move his arms a..
turn slightly on his LETT sue "s ~.
eatinr or drinking. but is nearly =
hausted from efforts 10 ire s,s Might
during the "a hours before MS
was discovered. ....r eol.
Marshall Collins, nro.u e.arnoo.
lansel from fatigue TINS .rr;ved.
when the air compressor has
Homer Collins, another 6rolne a,,ry.
haen working day and night ea .ra
;u,. Good to his stricken kinsmsnu a.
n,6e avoring to set him free; Nth the
n rod father. helpless. stanus - ., ibs
mud surrounding the lcuso
cave entrance. lima en-.
Railroad. highway ahd m ~ Fields
r;naers summoned by Governor - The
80 atl,ore from various polnts 10 Nv
state are expected at the cav more
sand Cave is five niles o..r.mey
from cave City over
rough and muddy roads. On Zee.
on top of the bluff. ABOUT ~
from the entrance, the air com CON ne
sor and drill brought run . been
louisville fire department nnnnsratius
nIoced Preparations for ope, nos 4
he drill proceeded although rsslcn
Tow nersons familiar with the ,,;sra.
expressed fear that the slLon would
tion might loosen rock which Nfer.
fall on rescuers stationed ia
ent parts of the cave. stou,arhs
Eight men, lying on thelr ~ com.
now comprise a relay system . NJ out.
munication from Collius TO tle csr Of
side. George w. Tucker, man .a,o Of
the Tucker Telephone system re.
cave City, has gone to ire ear line
nared to establish a telephohv uoss.
as far within the passage do
BILE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their many acts OF
kindness and beautiful flowers sent
us during our bereavement, espec-
tally the knights of Columbus, Art
Club, employees of the r. p. Haz-
zard Company and stitching room OF
the Commonwealth Company.
MRS. SORHIE LAMBERT
MRS. LILLIAN MCDONALD
MIR. AND MRS. LEWIS p. TRUE
MRS. EUGINIE WHITE
MIR. AND MRS: JOHN THORNTON
CLIFFORD LAMBERT
BLANCHE LAMBERT :
LEON LAMBERT, Jr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03
ROUTINE BUSINESS FIRST
MEETING new CITY GOVT.

partment should have before sending
the pumper to Randolph. The ques-
ton of whether or not 1t should be
sent If private parties wanted it and
were willing to pay was the chief
topic under discussion. and despite all
the discussion it was not definitely
settled at this time. 1t was moved
that no bills be paid including PEN
sions, without authority from the city
government. 1t was moved that the
report and recommendations of the
auditor of the city books be adopted.
1t was moved that the chair appoint
a committee to investigate the manner
in which the funds were handled by
the city treasurer-that is, in regard
to the payment of teachers calaries
and highway employees salaries, by
check or by cash.
Moved to adjourn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03
ADJUSTMENTS

Colleen Moore I'm 'GTlle Perfect Flap
per" at johnson Opera House To-
day
It seems from the advance interest
that has been displayed since the
announcement of this picture that
all Gardiner will try to be on hand
tonight, the reports from Augusta
where this picture played to capa-
city for two days, is common knowl-
edge about town and if ever an early
start was advisable tonight is the
night. If you thought Colleen Moore
was clever in Flaming Youth you
have the surrrise of your life COM
ing in her work rs 1.-THE Perfect
Flapper." Men folks. don't miss it.
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

James Leighton. Jr.. celebrated
his birthday by entertaining a small
party OF friends at cards. A de-
liShtful evening was passed at the
Leighton home. Those present were
Mr., and Mrs. John Clancy. Mr.. and
Ms. William II. Quinn and Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Ledew. Delicious e
freShmentS were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03
Funeral Of Leslie E., and Herman E,
Toucinoc

Funeral services for the late Les
ter L. and Herman +. Toucinoe,
young sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie
Houcinoe. We're held Yesterday after
noon at o'clock at the home of their
grandmother. Mrs. Samuel George.
Rev. c. f. Frederick of Richmond
officiated. The services were private.
The bearers We're Clarence Rich,
Clarence Payson, John Murphy and
Harrison Miller. 1t seemed to add
to the sadness of the last services
for these little lads 50 tragically
snatched from life that these last
rites should take place on day of
storm and wind and snow like that
of their passing on Friday OF last
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

The Gardiner high basketball
teams will meet Cony in the first
games of the annual series at the
Capital City Friday evening of this
week. 1t is expected that Captain
Rogers will be back in the line up
so the defense should be greatly
strengthened. Both Cony and Gardi-
ner defeated Brunswick high SO
comparison of scores gives little light
on the outcome. The girls, judging
from the fight they have put up in
the last two games should give the
Cony laSsies a real game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

The Colby College Musical Clubs
will present very pleasing entertain
ment on Valentine night. Feb. IA. in
City hall. A dance will follow the
Music for the dance will be
furnished by the Colby dance orches-
ira. The concert and dance are to be
given for the benefit of the Hallowell
High School Athletic Association and
the school orchestra
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Radio and sport fans tuning in on
the reports from the big B. A. A.
meet in Boston Saturday heard one
Gardiner name mentioned, that of
Earle Macdonald, who won his heat
and qualified for the semi finals in
the 45 yard high hurdles. The COM
pany was too fast for Macdonald,
who is freshman at Holy Cross
and he could not place in the finals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03
Woman's Auxiliary Meeting Today

The quarterly meeting of the Maine
branch of the Woman's Auxiliary of
the Episcopal church will open to-
day at p. M, with Missionary SER
vice in Christ church, Rev. Arthur
T. Stray of Brunswick, secretary of
the Diocese. Wednesday at 8:45
Corporate Communion, Bishop Brew
ster; 8:45 quiet hour conducted by
the Bishop: 10:45 business meeting
II noon day prayer with resumption
or business from 1915 to 12:45;
lunch at the Parish House; 2 p. NJ,
address by Miss Mamie Hite Wins
ton of Kentucky. chairman of the
Wcman's Auxiliary. Miss Winston's
subject will be "Woman's Work in
the Church"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Adjutant General Hanson and Cen
eral Greenlaw, who will speak in
Randolph tonight, will arrive on the
100 car from Augusta and will be
met by a committee of veterans and
escorted to the V. F. ". hall. All
who are interested in the formation
of a military company are urged to
be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03
Offer $500 If Doctor
Will Cut Off Leg

Louisville. Ky. Feb. An o Un who
$500 to any reputable slrseo cave
will crawl through Sand az. the
City, to Floyd Collins. caiori .ots bis
imprisoned man and. ampu.ar col.
leg was made today by Homer en-.
Inns, brother of the victim, Mt
dispatch to the Louisville fos"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

street. Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes were
attended by Mr.. and Mrs. bloody.
Mrs. Hughes is resident of Hal
lowell. Mr.. Hughes is employed at
the Augusta Post Office.
The young people have a host of
friends who wish them many years
of happiness and prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03
WINTHROP
An Interesting Engagement

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Randell Lee
of BAG Park Av nue.. Orange, n. j.,
have announced the engagement of
their daughter, Miss katherine Eye
Lee to Philip Blaine Knowlton, son
of Mrs. Daniel Knowlton of New
York and Winthrop Me. Miss Lee
is n graduate OF the Dearborn-Mor-
san School of Dram and the Ca
thedral School of Washington, d.. c.,
and is a member of the Junior
League of New York. Mr.. Knowl-
ton was graduated from Princeton.
class of 1917 and served overseas in
the Argonne. He is the younge@t : on
Of Mrs. Daniel Knowlton. formerly
Anna Frost of Winthrop. Her other
two sons, Daniel and Don, both serv-
ed overseas as well as her daugh Ier,
Mrs. Oswald Chew. Mrs. Knowlton
lives at the old Frost farm for a
large part OF each year
why did everybody cry during the
death scene? They must have known
ut M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03
the case was significantly pointed
out by the Court Of Appeals which

Inc case was Slgnlncantly pointed
put by the Court Of Appeals which
said:
If the charge IS true.
that the wholesale grocers are
using the decree against the
packers to strengthen and
build up a giant monopoly in
their various and varied lines
Of business. there would seem
to be demand for searching
inquiry as to whether or not
a the court is being used as an
agency to restrain one monopoly
and thereby promote, strength
en- and build up another.
Clearly it is not the policy Of
the Antitrust Act to accom-
plish this result. Nor will the
decree Of the court below. de-
claring the packers combina-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

That the modern bishop weai the
garb he does only because IL .hsn q
relic of the days long ago s;ocess
bishop had to ride about ms o der to
in all manner of weather IN or, oaue very
make the regular visits 10 n,S osd il,
large flock is theory advan. ~ the
England. The apron is REM and
riding apron, it is maintalne ass hal
the cords on the hat were ohI winds
cords to protect against hisn ore still
and the hrceches and leggllis san,est.
familiar in the garb of the eeN
rian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Through an error in Mondays pa
per 1t was stated that DR.. Cobb OF
this city would compete IN the snow
mobile races at Augusta. DIR. Cobb
says he got the car for business and
not for racing and has no idea of
entering any races.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

The fire department was called for
q chimney fire at the home of A. N.
Smith Monday morning. The blaze
was stubborn, the whole chimney
from top to bottom being a roaring
mass Of flames. The pumper was
called to assist in the work of extin-
gushing. Damage was estimated at
about $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03
LOCAL NOTICE

Wanted-An Engagement Ring.
A phone ring $50 Gardiner will en-
gage US to deliver dry hard wood
fitted, all kinds and kindlings from
$500 worth up.
SUDDEN SERVICE CASH FUEL
JAn29d6t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03
Funeral of Frank p. Peterson

Funeral services for the late Frank
p. Peterson were held at o'clock
Monday afternoon from the Ames-
bury-White undertaking rooms. Rev.
Fl. A. Clark officiating. Entomb-
ment was at Oak Grove cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Free Miles Calendar, Beautiful
Valentines, delicious ice cream, cut
flowers, daily papers, 29c and 39c as
sorted chocolates Id; headquarters
for Tanlac, Thermos bottles, Ever
ready flash lights, Cotys Lorigon;
prescriptions specially; open eve
nings. Everybody welcome at
Beane's Corner Drug Store.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

The Gardiner Girls Club will meet
this evening at the room in Depot
Square. At this time Miss Gladys
Gaylord, field secretary of the Mass
achusetts League of Girls Clubs,
will be present and q large attend
ance of members is requested to
greet her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

The regular meeting of the Royal
Neighbors Of america will be held
Wednesday evening at Moose hall.
AL members are requested to be
present as there is important BUSH
ness to be transacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet this week on
Wednesday afternoon instead of Tues
day. picnic supper will be served
and all who can are urged to remain
to the prayer meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

w. r. Currier has been called to
Springfield, Mass. by the death %
his sister, Mrs. Frank Godfrey. The
body will be brought to Hallowc il
for burial. as the family were for
merly resident here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

The Eurekah Club will be enter
tanned Wednesday afternoon by Mrs.
Jessie Field and Mrs. Blanche Nc
Kinnon, Washington street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03
"yyhot makes YOU think the =,

What makes you think u.n.t,c,au."
is going to be great poi;ously.
asked the young mother IN young
I'll tell YOU" answered lne re- more
father confidently. He can s,'' mean
things that sound well anu rster
nothing at all than any yonrSbody's
ever saw."-From EVei!'
Magazic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Miss Edith Evans and Miss Mil
bred Ridley have returned to Farm
ington Normal school to resume
their studies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

The Daughters of the Holy Cross
Mrs. Alice McDuffie Randolph. A
missionary meeting will be held In
connection with this meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

The annual Pupil and Parent ban
quet for the Univeroalist Sunday
school will be held Tuesday evening.
All parents are especially invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Miss Elizabeth Meserve is well
enough TO attend high school again
after being absent for some weeks on
account of illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Mrs. William Cole and daughter.
Minnie. have returned from visit
Of several weeks with relatives in
New Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

The car service early yesterday
morning was much impaired. One
car was from $50 to ) getting on its
way to Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

An early spring is scheduled for us
If we are to believe in the old adage
about the ground hog emerging and
falling to see his shadow that the
backbone of the winter is broken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03
Huohes-Ames

On January "a. Mrs. Florence
Ames of Hallowell and Charles
Hughes of Warren We're quietly
married at the home of the brides
brother, Thomas Moody, on Water
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

There will be a meeting of the
Women's Auxiliary of ST. Matthews
church this afternoon at . O'Clock at
the home of Mrs. Charles Getchell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Richard Verrill, who has been pas
ing a few days at his home in this
city. has returned to birmingham,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

The regular meeting OF the Gar
diner public health association, which
was to have been held this evening
Is postponed until Feb. 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Gen. c. W. Tilden of V. Auxiliary
will hold a quilting party at the home
OF Miss Marie Patterson, 8 Vine street.
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Brown of Wat
erville were business callers in Gar
diner Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Mrs. Theo Bragg of Oakl: nd was
the guest of Mrs. George Hallett over
the week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

The regular meeting of Canabas
Council, knights OF Columbus, will
be held Wednesday evening at X. c.
hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Earl Hughes was taken to the
Augusta General Hospital Saturday
Tor a serious operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Joe Lougee was a visitor in Wa
terVille Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Dwight l[iigore of Norway was The
week end guest of Mrs. Frank Lever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Regular meeting of Frank T.. Good
rich Post. American Legion, this eve
ming in the Legion rooms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Clifford Douglass of Gardiner has
accepted employment at the Marston
&. Brooks factory here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

There will be a meeting Of Queen
Esther Chapter this evening and in :
stalIation Of officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Mrs. Elmer Miller attended the
State convention of lecturers of the
Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Edwin Maxwell is out again after
being confined to his home for some
time by severe attack of the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Thomas Gallagher. Jr, was con-
fined to the house by illness Mon
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy Neville of
Somerville. Mass, are guests of Hal
lowell friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Miss Gertrude Meader met with a
painful accident Sunday cutting and
bruising her left hand badly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Miss Mary G.. Stoneham of Glouces-
ter. Mass, is the guest of Mrs. Harry
Manning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

The II. II. s. basketball game with
Jay scheduled for Friday evening of
this week is not to be home game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

The cabinet meeting of the Lp-
worth League has been postponed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Regular meeting of Granite Lodge.
no. 50. X. of T., this evening at the
usual hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Miss Doris Smith has accepted a
position with the Nickery and Hill
Company, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Raymond Gatchell of Middle street
is in New York City on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Regular weekly rehearsal OF st.
Matthew'S choir Wednesday evening
of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Regular meeting of IIallowell Com
mandery, L. Q. G. G., Thursday eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03
KALL0WELL

A. Ablondi is having the interior Of
his restaurant redecorated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

There will be work in Adinoram
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

Benjamin Brooks has entered the
employ of the Marston &. Brooks Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

why did everybody cry during the
death scene? They must have known
that the actor was not dead"
"ies. that was just it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-02-03

nished by Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Skill
lings.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-22
C0tton Experts
Compile Data On
Crops in Valley

Data which will be of consider.
able value to Imperial Valley cotton
raisers is now being compiled as a
result of an inspection of the I'M
perial crop conducted last week by
government cotton experts, working
with Farm Advisor T. l.. Garth
waite.
II. G. Mckeever, cotton specialist,
of the United States department of
agriculture experiment station at
Illdio, and D. l.. Varmetc, cotton
specialist of the government expert
ment station at Torrey Pines, spent
the week inspecting the various cot
ton experiments being conducted
jointly by Mckecvcr and Garth
waite with various growers through
out the county.
Of the different experiment under
way, those receiving particular at
tention were two comprehensive Sc
ries of variety tests, one of which is
being conducted on the William
Young ranch, three miles cast and
one mile north of Calipatria, and
another ON the A. e. Gallagher
ranch, four miles west of III Cen
trO.N
These tests are designed to give
accurate and comprehensive data
on the relative merits of Lone Star
Acala and Mebane varieties of cot