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Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
RESIDENTIAL.
CONSTRUCTION
SHOWS GAIN

MINNEAPOLIS April l6-Resi-
dental building In the United States
has gained rapidly since January
in its comparison with the cores
p0nding months of 1887 Interest
Of prospective home buyers is run
ming high in many localities, as eVi-
denced by the large volume of in
quiries. A number of cities report
as much home construction as a
year ago, and many report substan-
tial projects involving in the ag-
gregate thousands of new homes.
which will break" with any definite
upturn in general business condi-
tiCns. according to a survey OF home
building and sales activity in "a
cities. Just completed by Northwest
ern National Life Insurance com
pany.
For the country as a whole. resi-
dental construction in January was
only 46 per cent of January, 1897.
volume: February. 1888 was 64 per
cent of February. 1897, and in
March. volume climbed to 80 per
cent of March. 1897 residential con-
structiCn
Realtors, abstract companies, and
loaning Institutions reporting in the
survey generally agree that a sub
volume of residential build
ing projects, both for apartment
property as well as detached dwell
ings, awaits only the green light
Of improving general business activ-
ltY and employment, to go ahead |
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Over the Back Fence
FRED AMES

Trailing lantana is one Of the
finest plants you will find for use
as a ground cover. 1t grows rapid
ly and is a solid mass of lavender
bloom through most of the year.
There are two varieties OF trail
ing yinca. Vinca major and Vinca
minor which are suitable for a
partially shaded location. They
have attractive foliage and bright
blue flowers. Vinca major has
larger leaves and blossoms than
the minor. The Vincas are common
ly known by the name of periWin-
kle. They are also sometimes
known as trailing myrtle.
Cotoneaster humafusa is a low
spreading variety of contoneaSter
It grows only few inches high
roots at the joints and like the
other contoneasters bears quanti-
ties CT bright red berries.
Fragaria chiloensis, or wild
strawberry, is a creeper with typi-
cal strawberry foliage and big red
berries. 1t requires a moist stady
place to do we'll.
ConVolVuluS mauritanicuS, or
blue Morocco creeper, is an easily
grown trailer covered throughout
the spring and summer with violet
blue flowers.
If you have a spot under a tree
where you have difficulty i'll get
ting anything to grow, try plant
ing it IN English ivy. You must
keep the plants well Watered until
they are established. English ivy
will probably not do we'll in fol
sunshine in this district.
Lippia repens, or as it is COM
monty called lippia grass. is a
grass like ground cover which
makes a dense mat OF foliage. It
likes plenty of heat. thrives in any
soil and requires very little water
1t will stand lots of trampling and
requires no moving Sounds like
an amateur gardeners dream OF
heaven. but it has its draWsbacks
One is that 1t Is decidedly prick
ly' to the touch.
Gazania aurantiacum is a
splendid ground cover for a sun
ny spot. It makes a rapid growth
and is soon covered with large.
snowy, orange eolored flowers.
There is also a variety gazania
splendens which has yellow flow
ers.
Out of this list you should be
able to select something to suit
your needs and your taste in The
way of a ground cover.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17

Long Beach.
Since acquisition of this property
by Howard Frost, the brokers have
leased the two stores to the r x B
Cut Rate Drug company and to
Karls Shoe stores. The moderniza-
tion Of the building was a part of
these lease transactions.
The next sale was made for Pio-
neer Title Insurance & Trust COM
pany in which the brokers sold
the 25X140 foot property at 553
Main street TO B. Brasley Cohen,
one of the principal owners of the
Kirby Shoe Stores The purchaser
moderni2ed the building, which for
merly was the office of Pioneer
Title Insurance q Trust company.
and installed a new store front and
opened a Kirby Shoe store.
The next transaction was the
sale Of the 25X140 foot property at
553 Main street for Ethel Kline
Mason to B. Brasley Cohen,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17

the homes of Joe Bradshaw on
Olive street between Fifth and Sixth
and Ed Crandall ON Hamilton street
near 18th.
The Bradshaw home is a frame
building with insulated wall board.
Two bedrooms, a living room, din
ing room, kitchen, bath. and porch
take up the floor space.
The Crandall home is also a
frame house with insulated wall
board
Work progress ON the R. C. Glenn
ons home. according to the Builders
Supply company with roof shin
Cling slated to be complete Mon
day. The Kellogg home is also near
ing completion.
Work was started on the John
Rose home on South 4th street and
should be completed in three weeks.
Redwood siding and insulated walls
are to be used in the home.
Plaster work on the Fiore home
ON Len Rey is near completion, Au-
brey Moody announced today and
the final touches should be put on
the building in ten days.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
THE POST-PRESS

Published every Sunday by The
Imperial Valley Publishing Com
panY. 625 State street, lei Centric,
California, as successor to the
Post and Valley Farmer. and the
Saturday issue of the Imperial
Valley Press.
Entered at lei Centre. California.
post office as second class mat
ter.
Johnston. president and gen
eral manager; L. A. FitHhugh,
secretary and managing editor.
Member California Newspaper
Publishers Association.
West-Holliday Co, Inc. National
Advertising Representatives
Subscription Rates: &c per copy
or. In conjunction with the I'm
perlal Valley Press or The Morn
Ing Post. Per Month, 60e; Paid In
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Building Permit
Total Boosted
To S96,O5O

A $3.50 building permit issued
in Ell Centre boosted the 1888 per-
NIT total to $96,O5O Saturday. The
permit provided for extensive al
terations to the Office Supply
store, 521 Main street, including a
rearranged interior and an altered
front Architect is Sandy Sanford.
Mark McClellend will do the con-
tracing.
Another building permit, for sac.
was issued to Frank Ullman, 433
Broadway. for addition of a room
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Astronomical Group
To Use Telescope

BRAWLEY. April 16.-Valley As
Economical association members
will use the telescope at BraWley
Junior college at their next meet
ing April 20. They will discuss and,
if weather conditions permit spiral
nebula and double stars III the
Canes Venateci constellation They
also Will watch NJ. Nagata grinding
the new lens for The telescope
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Court Asked TO
Annul Marriage

Hattie Sewers Friday asked the
court to annul her marriage to
w. @. Butler because at the time
she married him she was not aware
that her marriage to Clarence w.
Turner still was in force. Turner
obtained a divorce in Texas after
she married Butler in Yuma Nav
Il, 1887. she alleged.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Judge Cole Hears
; LIQUOR Cases

Judge Franklin D. Cole. referee
for the state board of equalization,
held three hearings at headquar-
ters in Ell Centro Saturday. Ram
P. Loroia and Charles Lee, both
of BraWley, were charged with
selling liquor to obviously intoxi-
Gated persons. and T. Suru, BraW-
ley, was accused Of selling liquor
to a minor Board members will
announce disposition of the charg-
es later.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
BRAWLEY RESIDENT
FILE INTENT TO WE'D

A notice of their intention to
marry was filed with Comfy Clerk
w. J. McCleIland Friday by Lea
man Shepherd, 26, and Matte Vel
don. 10, BraWley residents.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17

The drive closes April 30, az
cording To the committeeman and
prizes will be awarded on that day.
More than $500 will be given away
in prizes TO the winning contestants.
Judges have completed plans for
their inspection tour and will get
under way sometime next week.
There are more than 100 homes to
inspect so judges will have to go
into action next week TO complete
the lob.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
$50 600 BUILDING IN e CENTRO ASSURED

mit1ee but ii must have rules COM
mittee approval before II can be
taken up by the house unless it IS
brought up b. petition.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
MEXICAN YOUTH
DIES IN SLEEP

CALIPATRIA, April 16. - Luis
Caledonia Esquer II, was found
dead in bed Friday in a tent at
the San Diego camp seven miles
northeast Of town He had been i'll
for more than five months.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Action Requested
On Wage-H0ur Bill

WASHINGTON A1TIT IE- IUPI-
john 0'Conaof D. n Y chairman
Of the house rules committee. sent
a dispatch 10 members Of the com
mitIee today uraiaz them 10 send
tie latest version Of WAGE hour
oil 10 the house fIoof for eonsi=
defation
TIE aeW 6iu has been reported
laH0raDIY bg the house labor com
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
II ON E BUILDING
WORK HUNS AT FAST
RATE IN Ell CENTRIC

Home construction EI along
amazingly during the
began wonder if that talk
little bit the false side
company moved ahead at fun speed ON
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Identification Group
Urges Acfion; Drive
Closes on April Both

The FL Centre Chamber Of CommercePost-Press beau
caton drive committee today urged residents entered
in the campaign to make last minute surveys Of their yards
in order to have their homes IN first class condition when
the committee judges make their inspection.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
WooIworth CO.
Completes DeaI i'm
Twenty Year Lease

Completion of a deal TO lease Pacific States Loan COM
pany property at the southwest corner Of Fifth and Main
streets in Ell Centro to F w WooWorh for 20 years.
announced by GodWell Cornwall and Co, real estate
brokers' $4,000 building will be built by the Wool
Evening star., 1938-11-18

Jelleff's keeps pace with dates round town and
our engagement book recommends Cartwright
frocks with diminutive dolls waists, fluttering
f1ared skirts, flower trimmed!
A-"coIIese Holiday" "-Big-time frock with gold
kid flowers agleam Bermuda blue, sea green, Fez
red rayon crepe. 9 to IS. $19.95,
Bill 70 Silver" Checkered rayon taffeta shot
with silver-topper to black crepe skirt II to is.
$685.
c-"Druestore Cowboy" with buckled suede
belt. Rayon-and-wool crepe in Moon Mist (pink),
Fez red, Duck-egg blue. to IS. S19.95.
D-"Peter Robbit" perched on collar and belt OF
Martha Gales button-front frock belted with gold
kid. Fee red, blue, green. to 13. $16.95.
Just lucky clover -four briefly described. But see
them-try on! IL rresistbles waiting to inspire
you! S16.95 and $685.
Junior Deb Shop, Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1938-11-18

This gown is one among
many brilliant new evening
gowns assembled for this
festive season. OF pure silk
chiffon, with flowing skirt,
shirred bodice.
With it, we recommend wear
ing an EVENING COAT of
rayon velvet-in black, wine,
royal blue. S22.95
Misses Dress Shop. Sc
Evening star., 1938-12-18

LARGE size in white. solid
cOlors and fancy pat
terms with hand-knotted
fringe
Evening star., 1938-12-18

Famous Makes!
Palmolive or Colgate! 4
lovely pieces. Give the
gift he can use every
day 80. You'll be an ap-
preciated Santa!
Evening star., 1938-12-18
Big Variety of Ne,c
1.19-1.99 Pojomos

Broadcloth and fan-
nelette coat, MILDLY
and notch collar
styles. Solid colors
or fancy patterns in
sizes A to D.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-24
Miss Zilphia Oliver And
]. T. Sutherland Married

IRIS. Thomas Sutherland, Fig; Mr..
and Mrs. Ira Ham, Fig; Mr.. and
Mrs. Todd Price, Fig; Mr.. and
Mrs. Vaughn Eller, Clifton; Mr..
and Mrs. John Burkett, Warrens-
vile; Mr.. Bass Sutherland, Cres-
ton; John Thomas Sutherland,
Creston; Raymond Brown, Fig;
Mr.. Charlie Arnold, Fig; Mr.. Wi
ley GRAPHICAL, Fig; Alva Good
win, Mountain City, Tenn; June
GRAPHICAL, Fig; Kathleen Suther-
land, Glade Springs, Va; Mrs.
Martin McHale, Bristol, Tenn. ;
Mrs. Ola Shoaf, Bristol, Tenn.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. N. Thomas,
Mountain City, Tenn; Irene
Sutherland, Creston; Sue Oliver,
Fig; Mae Oliver, Fig; Pearl DIV
er, Fig; Miss America Oliver,
Oliver, Fig; Miss America Oliver,
Fig; Beatrice Ham, Fig; Marjorie
Ham, Fig; Jocie Oliver, Fig; Dor
is Oliver, Fig; Walbert GRAPHICAL,
Fig; Hazel Dean GRAPHICAL, Fig;
Mary Margaret GRAPHICAL, Fig;
Albertine Sutherland, Creston;
Mrs. j. B. Sutherland, Fig; Mrs.
Minnie Sutherland, Creston; Vir-
ginia Ruth Price, Fig; Joe Gwyn
Price, Fig; Mrs. Bina Suther-
land, Fig; Fred Key, Fig;
Fred Oliver, Fig; Ned Oliver,
Fig; Ina Mae Oliver, Fig;
Grant Sutherland, Creston; Sue
Gilley, Fig; Ada Eastridge, Fig;
Mrs. Hattie Carpenter, Fig; Sally
Burkett, Warrensville.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-24

'Now spread his left hand out,
palm down, on the table," Sayres
ordered.
Sayres drew a ten-penny spike
from his shirt pocket and looked
at Dave.
"Observe this, Turner" Sayres
said. "You see, I mean what 1
say" Placing the spike point
on the back of Dawes hand just
below the third finger, he drove
the nail through the flesh and
into the table.
'Now get the axe" Sayres said.
Lew, whlte-faced, disappeared
outside and came back with an
axe.
'I might as we'll tell you the
rest, Turner" Sayres said. I'm
going to cut your fingers off, one
by one. Are you such a fool,
Turner, that you think your Sis
ter can't be killed? If we
wouldn't stop at torturing, do you
think we'd stop at killing her?'
Dawes face was parchment
colored now, partly from the pain
which he could endure, but most
ly from what Sayres had just told
him. He knew now that Sayres
was not bluffing and that he could
and would kill Mary and Win
tiers after he had tortured him
to death.
"Tll sigp" Dave said weak
ly.
Good" Sayres said jovially.
He took a pen from a shelf near
by along with a bottle of ink.
Dave signed his name.
81 reckon there's not much to
say to a coyote like you, Sayres,"
Dave said, his voice trembling
with suppressed rage. Except
this: If I live long enough, I'll
kill you like I would a rattle
snake"
Chinch stepped forward. what
about that promise?"
Sayres shrugged. GO ahead"
Chinch stepped up to Dave
who was still seated, planted his
feet firmly and drew back his
hand.
Dave lunged out of his chair
and drove his bleeding first into
Chinch's ace, sending him sprawl
ing across the room and into
bunk where he lay inert.
Continued Next Week.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-24
Mrs. Francis, 90,
Died Last Friday
Aged Ashe Woman Passed
Away At Her Residence.
Funeral Held Saturday.

Death claimed one of Ashe
county's oldest and finest citizens
last Friday when Mrs. Martha
Francis, age 90, died at her home
in the Lansing community.
Funeral srvice was held Satur-
day morning amid a downpour of
rain, by Revs. R. H. Stone, R. E..
L. Plummer and GRAPHICAL.
Mrs. Francis leaves three child
rem, jerome Francis of Lansing;
Felix Davis, of Grassy Creek and
Norman Francis, of Mataka, W.
Va, as well as a host of other re-
latives and friends.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-24
DOUGHTON BEGINS TASK
OF MAPPING TAX PLANS

Washington, Nov. 17.-Repre-
sentative Dougnton returned to
his office today, and expects to
devote attention to departmental
tax matters. With respect to tax
es he will confer with Secretary
Morgen t h a u, Undersecretary
Hanes and others. No formula
has been agreed upon to raise
the necessary funds for the great
ornaments program the Presi-
dent has in mind.
AS a rasult of the elect Lion,
when many of the Democratic
members were defeated, several
changes will have to. be made
in the personnel of the committee
on ways and means, Of which Mr..
Doughton is chairman.
Mr.. Doughton was White
House caller this afternoon.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-24
RUN-OFF OF WATER
WILL CAUSE EROSION

Farmers in North Carolina are
beginning to realize farm terrac-
ing is only a part of the funda-
mental erosion-control problem
involved in a complete water dis
posal system for the entire farm.
In the past the general practice
has been to discharge water from
the ends of terraces or hillsides
bitches on to any accessible area
not in cultivation, such as aband-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-24
TWELFTH NSTALLMENT
SYNOPSIS

With his partner, Rosy Rand,
Dave Turner is on his way to his
ranch at Single Shot. Both are
returning from prison where they
have served sentences for unjust
convictions. On the train, which
is carrying large sum of money,
Rosy's quick action and straight
shooting foils a hold-up while
Dave saves the life Of Martin
Quinn, a gambler, who is being
threatened by a desperate. Stop
ping at Single Shot, the sheriff
tells Dave he is not wanted.
Quinn defended Dave but Dave
and Rand go to Soledad to meet
Mary, Dawes sister, and proceed
on horseback to the ranch. Mary
reveavls she is married and tells
that the ranch is doing poorly,
being beset by nesters and in
volved in a claim dispute. Next
morning, at breakfast, Dave and
Rosy discover that Mary is now
cooking for the ranchhands-a
bad sign. After discussing fl
nancial matters with Mary Dave
nd Rosy saddle horses and
ave for Single Shot to see the
town banker, Mr.. Pearson. Mort
gage is renewed and Dave decides
to get enough money to pay off
mortgage by raising alfalfa and
selling it. Following night, the
lake is blown up, and Dave IN
wardly accuses Hammond. The
latter blames Dave. A chance
meeting of the two gives them an
opportunity to clear away this
impression. The hunt now turns
= to Crowell, the mysterious man
of means and ambitions. Rosy
rushes to Winters home to tell
Mary of his suspicious about her
husband and asks her help to
prove his findings.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-24
Vows Spoken In Mountain
City, Tenn, November g..
Big Reception Given.

A marriage OF widespread IN
crest throughout western North
Carolina and Virginia was the
wedding of Miss Zilphia Oliver of
Fig and Joseph T. Sutherland,
Bristol, Tenn, formerly of Penn
sylvania, which took place In
Mountain City, Tennessee, on
Wednesday, November 9.
The wedding ceremony was
pcrformed at the home of the
bridegroom's sister, Mrs. w. N.
Thomas, with the Rev. Rufus
GRAPHICAL, former pastor of the
bride, officiating.
The attendants were Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred GRAPHICAL, Fig; Mrs.
Ola Shoaf, Bristol, sister of the
bridegroom and Mr.. Will Suth-
erland, Creston, brother of the
bridegroom.
Mrs. Sutherland, the daughter
of the Late Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Oliver, of Fig, was attired in a
navy suit ensemble with navy
accessories, and wore shoulder
corsage of sweet peas and pink
Killarney rosebuds.
Those attending the wedding
we're: Mr.. Arthur Oliver, Fig;
Mrs. Watt GRAPHICAL, Shell Creek,
Tenn; brother and sister Of the
bride; Mr.. Watt GRAPHICAL, Shell
Creek; Sue, Pearl and Jean Oliv-
er, June GRAPHICAL, Raymond
! Brown, Walbert GRAPHICAL, all of
Fig; Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Suther-
land, John Thomas Sutherland,
Mrs. J. B. Sutherland, Mrs. Min
ME Sutherland, Mr.. and Mrs. Del
ma Mack, Irene Sutherland, AL
berthe Sutherland all of Cres-
ton; Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Suther-
land, Kathleen Sutherland, Mrs.
J. c. Copenhaver all of Glade
Springs, Virginia; Tom Wills, Mr..
w. N. Thomas, AlWa Goodwin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Goodwin, Joan
Goodwin, Mrs. Rufus GRAPHICAL,
all of Mountain City, Tenn; Mrs.
Ola Shoaf, Bristol; Mrs. Martin
McHale, Bristol, and MIR. and
Mrs. Baxter Shoun, Avondale,
Penn.
The wedding party motored
back to the brides home at Fig,
where the wedding dinner was
served to the following guests:
Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Sutherland
Glade Springs, Va; MIR. and Mrs
Will Sutherland, Creston; Mr.
and Mrs. H. H. Brown, Fig; Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Oliver, Fig; Mr.
and Mrs. Tom GRAPHICAL, Fig; Mr.
and Mrs. c. c. Sutherland, Ores
ton; Mr.. and Mrs. zeb GRAPHICAL
Fig; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gray
beal, Fig; Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Gray
heal, Fig; Mr.. and Mrs. Raleigh
Ocborne, Fig; Mr.. and Mrs. G
lB. Price, Fig; MIR. and Mrs. En-
met Oliver, Fig; Mr.. and Mrs
Rufus GRAPHICAL, Mountain City
Tenn; Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Gray
beal, Fig; Mr.. and Mrs. Delms
Mack, Trade, Tenn; Mr.. and Mrs
w. J. Robinson, Creston; Mr.. anc
Mrs. Baxter Shoun, Avondale
Penna.; Mr.. and Mrs. Watt Gray
beal, Shell Creek, Tenn; Mr.. ant
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-24
DOUBLES CORN YIELD

J. D. Darnell of the White Oak
community in Mitchell county has
doubled his corn yield per acre,
increased his hay crop and has
better pastures as a result of
keeping more cattle and treating
his pastures with limestone and
phosphate.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-24
~ The FEUD at :
49, SINGLE SHOT :
NMT ! .ur.~-- By Luke Short y

AS they were about to enter
it, a voice hailed them.
Don't come no further"
"Shet up, Cassidy Lew called
out.
where's the red-head?" Cas-
,sidy asked.
Fats after him." Lew growl-
ed.
1t was darp when they reached
the ranch buildings. Dave could
see nothing but several lighted
windows in a. building tucked in
the folds of jagged rocky hills.
The door was Immediately
opened and Lew called for Ian
tern. A sandy-haired cowpunch-
er came out with it and Dave
recognized him as the man who
had stuck up Quinn on the train.
well, Turner, how's the hero
nok?" He sneered. His face slid
into sullen ugliness. Lets get
that hOmbre off. I'm goin' to
see how far my fist will go down
his throat"
"I reckon you WON'T" voice
drawled from the door. The man
who had spoken was lounging
against the door. He was so big
and tall that his head almost
touched the top of the door. His
light hair was closely cropped.
His features were even and his
lazy smile was as winning as a
: woman's. Was this the Sayres
that Fat had mentioned?
Chinch whirled to glare at the
speaker. whats the difference,
Sayres?"
"Cut it," Sayres snapped. "Step
in, Turner"
Dave wenta in. The inside OF
the shack showed double-decked
wall hunks surrounding a large
table on which bottles, cards and
glasses were scattered.
"Sit down." Sayres said polite
ly. Dave sat, wondering what
was in store for him.
Like a smoker" he asked Dave.
"I would" Dave answered.
Sayres lit a cigarette and put 1t
in Dawes mouth. They sat quiet
ly. Dave with tense muscles, un-
til the three other men came IN
sayres turned to Chinch. Sad
die up. You got to take the pap
er to Crowell."
Chinch glared at Sayres, who
laughed softly. eff you're a gooo
bow, Chinch, and don't sulk,
might give you a poke at him."
"Wonderin' what we're talking
about, Turner" Sayres said.
Dave shrugged carelessly anc
watched Sayres take a paper
from his shirt pocket, unfold 1t
and lay it on the table.
"That's a deed to your half Oh
the D Bar T." Sayres said even
lv, you're here to sign it."
MAYBE" Dave said.
.Sayres laughed easily. "Yo!
take a Lot of spookin' don't your
Over his shoulder he said: "Take
off your guns, boys, and unite
him."
Dave watched them take OF
their guns, after which they gath.
cred around him and watched
Lew unite the knots.
Turner" Sayres began, you're
goin' to sign your ranch over te
a man named Crowell, shall we
say? I'm givin' you one chance
i I'm askin you to sign without
| bein' forced to will your"
NO." Dave answered prompt
ly.
"That's too bad" Sayres sale
softly. MAYBE l didn't make my
self plain enough. We want the
ranch. You sign your half away
and the paper is produced tc
YOUR sister. When she sees tina
YOU have signed we expect he1
to sign her half away. We're Civ
ing her quite a reasonable sum
Turner. Much more than the
ranch is worth to you and her
Wouldn't it be better If you
signed and net forced me to :
he left the finish dangling.
'No."
"Get that hammer, Lew" Say
res said. Lew got a heavy ham
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-24

Their ride was checked only
once and that was when they
had reached a pass that looked as
if it would take them across the
mountains to the east slope. The
pass was narrow, guarded by two
natural ramparts of rock.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-24

gullies which work back into the
fields, destroying the measures
which were intended to protect
the field.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1938-11-24

oned fields, roads and line
bitches. Concentration of water
on these unprotected areas speeds
UP erosion and often develops