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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1910-03-24, Page 44 4,,iymiliwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwilawawaumauy 1 Gordon's Dress Goods News ' ot,.., 1 See the Fine Range of Spring 1,1 Dress Goads in all the newest Weaves and Colorings 0' 0 t. COTTON SUITINOS. Linen inits n eo r - i Li n white and los Cotton. Suit Irgs in the new ,Ivr, shades ---• Colored Piques and, Serges in shades of Eoru, ea„ new Blame, Rose, Sage Green and Wisterea. q7 SPURT WAISTS. We have one of the finest ranges of Shtrt Waists that sew we've shown for some years -all Styles and prices, ' EMBROIDERIES AND LACES, Ask to see our Embroidery Edgings and Insertions, also Alt -overs in Lace and Embroidery. IV CURTAINS AND MADRAS. CURTAINS from 250 up to $8.00 per pair - all new designs and patterns, MADRAS .in White, Ecru and colors in, the popular stained glass effects. ;▪ 11 )1021.11•11111111MMEM101.0•11Maimpipeinina lis We take Butter and Eggs in exchange arstis for these new goods ia Its /• .. D. M. GORDON :AwkwAR.Rwm.m..w„stmytmtvwpansipmkAmmmilA mmatoomonssom King's For Bargains a We Want Your Trade The Leading Dress Goods Store Our Dress Goods Department is: aglow with the season's most up-to-date Goods Our stock of Dress Goods is the most complete and up-to-date that has ever been shown in Wingham, consisting of Suit Lengths in Stripes and -Plain Cloths, such as Satin Cloths, Venetians, Voiles, Lustres and Panamas in all colors. Come in and inspect these goods before buying. We'll be pleased to show you through our stock. PRODUCE WANTED. ---Eggs, Butter, Potatoes, Beans, Feathers and Fowl. Highest prices paid for Raw Furs. GEO. E. KING Good Goods 1 Cheap Prices teasreuei (44/,........,,,......,;..- ..,,, ...................... Wingham's Music Emporium Da BELL.................................. 0 The Music and Piano Dealer liftwormammeittorenummetkieneaNareftemommiensennsivor We handle the vary best pianos from the celebrated makers of the clay. They are bought outright by me, Which means a eaviiig to parties purchasing a Piano here. Eael1 one is made in keeping with the grade of the instrument. Any one of our pianos is all ornament in any home. The 44 action" of a. piano is a very vital part—it does the player's bidding. Each of onr Pianos is fitted with the latest patent Noiseless Pedals. The Tone is the most important consideration when selectinga Piano. Our lus"traments are ,guaranteed to possess a Tone fall, round and powerful, at the satne time sweet and melodious. When purchasing a piano be Sure you call on D. BELL The Music Man Opp. 'Skating Rink WIN'GEAVt , r4 talingbant Abfgarrt Theo, Ball Proprietor, euescnirTIOx Puma ->11.0o per lumi ni iu advance, $1,60 it not so paid, Anveneislxq Exam. -Legal and other Os- tia! advertisements 10e per nonpariel linefor first nsertion;3e per lie for each subsequent insertion. Advertisements in the iooal columns are charged l0c per line for first insertion, and 6o per line for each subsequent insertion.. Advertisements of Strayed, Farms for Sale or to Rent, and similar, $1.00 for first three weeks, and 25 cents for each Subsequent in - Orden. CONTRACT RATais.—The following are our rates for the insertion of advertisements for speoitied periods:- SPAOE 1 Yr. 6 isle, 3 Mo. 1 Mo. One Column ..,$70.00 $40.00 $22.50 $3.00 Half Column...„, 40,00 25.00 15,00 6,00 Quarter Column+., 20.00 12.50 7.60 3.00 One Inch 5.00 3.00 2,00 1.25 Advertisements without specific directions will bo inserted till forbid and charged ac- cordingly. Transient advertisements must be paid for in advane°. Notes Of Travel, Gleaned On A Transcontinental Trip, By The Editor. LETTER NO. 16. ORANGE GROVE, There is something wonderfully at- tractive (almost magically so) to an Easterner at least, about an orange grove. The "tender -foot" as we are called, is anxious for a first glimpse of an orange grove. One oldanan on his way to this favored land, had crossed the desert, and early in the morning as he neared the end of his journey, he caught sight of a grove dotted with its golden fruit. He called across the car to bis wife, who was busy chatting to a fellow -passenger --"Mother 1 Mo- ther I Como here -look -this is Heav- en !" The truth is, there are few pret- tier sights. The grove, with its sym- metrical trees and rows; the dark green, ever -enduring foliage, dotted all over with golden globes, or waxy, white blossoms -a]1 make a delightful picture. Take the average man away from the rigors of a Canadian winter, with its chills and blizzards, its bins of black coal and banks of snow, and transfer him to a Southern California orange section in fruiting time; Aet him pluck the golden fruit, "taste and see," and in nine cases out of ten, he is bewitched by the charm of it all, Or if it happens to be the season when the nectar -filled blooms are bursting from bud to flower, he will breathe a fragrance so beautiful, that he will be enchanted, and almost at once in either case, will arise the desire to possess an orange ranch of his own. We had seen many such pleasing sights, and yet, were charmed with an afternoon ride of thirty miles through an orange district. Early in Febru- ary, Mr. John Gemmill of Pasadena (formerly of Turnberry) kindly invited the writer to tak3 a ride with him in his commodious and down -to -date automobile.. In company with Mrs. Gemmill, and Mr. John Kerr (of Wing - ham) a delightful afternoon was spent. First, we toured the .Arroyo Terrace and Orange Grove Avenue where the many millionaires reside, saw their handsome mansions and • well -kept lawns ; glided noiselessly along paved avenues, where palms waved,- and the flowering acacia trees shed their frag- rance around us. Then for a change, Mr, Gemmill piloted us through the charming Oak Knoll district with its orange groves, splendid road and ele- gantresidences. Farther out still we went, now alongside orange groves, varied here and there with an olive or lemon orchard or walnut ranch ; then through dee-ro h ha ed g deep -shaded d avenues enues of tall eucalyptus trees, or past an old mis- sion or little village ; then more orange groves and the pretty bungalow resi- dences of the owners ; then along a mile of roadway bowered above us by the drooping foliage of the pepper trees. Such a delightful ride of nearly thirty miles in a couple of boure is seldom enjoyed by a resident of Wing - ham, whose front street at that hour was adorned by piles of the "beauti- ful," four feet or more in depth. Is it any wonder that an Easterner ina asc becomes m fascinated ted with the charm and desires to possess a ranch of his own, with the fresh air and California sunshine, that its cultivation offers ? Especially is this the case when he Bees the owners enjoying an indepen- dence, and the comfort of an attrac- tive and luxurious home, with electric car accommodation within easy reach. Seldom however does the new -comer stay to think that all these things did not spring as if by magic froth the soil, though things do grow wonder- fully quiek here. The profitable and productive orange grove is not the product of a dream or of a day, but requires the investment of looney, titne, labor, patience and persever- ance in order to bring it to a remuner- ative condition, and when one realizes this he ceases to wonder that a man Who owns a ten -acre orchard, values it at from $2000 to $200 or even me"re an acre. The difPlet*lty in commencing the orange culture ie the fact that from Ave to seven years must pass before the trees reach anoh a condition that they will produce so liberally aa "to pay good money," There is therefore In addition to the cost of the bare land, the cote of waterr•rlght, and the eonetant ear* of the mallard during Its yolatitftal and developing stage, for negletst that is fetid to future prrodua. TRE WINGHAM ADVANCE tivenese, But to build up any busl- nees requires years of toil and expen- diture of labor, energy and capital, so that the orange business Is not an iso- lated case, and when once the orchard eosnee into full bearing, the product Is tolerably cure, Of course some will advise you to leave orange growing alone, We have known dry -goods leen, grocers, printers and others to tender the same advice to others regarding these vari- ous lines, Personally, we see no real reason why success should not result. There Is no magic about it, any person with brains, not afraid of work, who le willing to observe a few common sense rules and follow the advice of experienced growers, can make it pay,. for why not, when others are doing it ? Those who fail are often those who have some money, invest it in a. young orange grove, and knowing nothing about its culture, either leave it to others or neglect to post them- selves on the knowledge required ; then when failure comes, the blame is put upon the orange -growing business, There are two ways of getting into the orange -growing business, and we will give our readers the benefit of our enquiries. First -to buy a ranch ready to bear, with water -rights, resi- dence, etc. This will take money and will depend upon the condition of the orchard, improvements, location, etc.,. and will run from $1000 to $3000 an acre, but five acres or ten at most, is a very good orchard. We met a case recently where a Presbyterian minis- ter, whose health failedin the east, bought a ranch, eleven acres at $3000 an acre -$3$,000. Six acres of this had orange trees about six or seven years of age, therefore beginning to bear nicely. This man's son (a banker) informed me that his father and grandfather took care of the orchard, with scarcely any'hired help. For the past six years the crop bad brought nearly $1000 an acre each year. The remaining part of the ranch had been set out with lemons, $50,000 will not buy those eleven acres to -day. Five or ten acres of oranges in bearing -con- dition is a most desirable and valuable property, and one man told me that live acres was enough ; it will give work enough and yield a good living for a family. Like other crops, the orange meets with unfavorable years, but when well cared for, the crop is tolerably sure and remunerative. The second plan is -to buy the bare land in a newly -opened tract, and then set out the trees, keep them cultivated and await their fruit -bearing stage, which will probably not pay, until they pass their fifth year. This plan requires capital also, for a man must live during these years, and unless he has money, he must have some other occupation to afford him a livelihood. Hence in either case, a good chunk of the "needful" is necessary, and this keeps many from going into the busi- ness. Now as to the cost of the sec- ond• plan. The price of the bare land varies greatly according, to soil, water- right, location near town or railway for shipping, and will vary from $150 to $400 an acro. Alkali"or adobe lands or low, heavy, damp land will not do, nor will localities liable to heavy frosts prove profitable ; hence it pays to select good location, even if it costs more. The trees are planted either 20, 22 or 24 feet apart ; if 20 feet apart, 108 trees may be planted on an acre ; 90 trees at 22 feet, or 76 trees at 24 feet. The following estimate is based on land at medium price, say $250 an acre, trees 20 feet apart and costing $1 a tree :- 10 acres with water -right $2,500 200 1,080 230 Plowing and grading 1080 trees at $1 each Irrigating system Planting trees.— ...... s 75 Stakes for young trees.... . 16 Cost at outset $4,101 To this must be added the cost of cul- tivating water, irrigating and fertiliz- ing for the first five years, and this is estimated as follows : First two years, $250 each ; 3rd year, $310; 4th year, $330 ; 5th year, $350, or a . total of $1490. Add this to first cost, and you have $5591 as the cost of a ten acre ranch up to the fifth or first bearing year, that is providing you can get the land at $250 an acre. Taxes have not been counted in the above. The fourth year the trees may give an in. comeof from 35 to 50 cents each; the fifth year they ought to yield 75 cents to $1.00 a tree, and this of coarse wif lessen gross cost. When in full bear- ing, the owner has a "good thing" and no very heavy or constant toil. One man found that his receipts the fourth Year from his trees paid all the ex- penses of planting and caring for the trees tip till that time; the fifth year will be better, the sixth more profita- ble still, and so on until the trees reach maturity. • To get land now really suitable, it is necessary to go to some new tract being opened up. Southern California is filling up so rapidly, that land is very high. On the whole, we judge the first of the above plans to be the best, oven if the purchaser only paid down one-third of the Cost, trusting to the product to pay the balarico, as it frequently has done. rere is another men's experience. 1:Io was an aged: physician, in declin- ing health, who came here front Min- ,nesota, and settled near Covina, a good orange -growing district, Be had not much means, and in poor health, and got possession of a ne- glected grove of 18 acres. k had not been irrigated or cultivated for two years; tonin trees Were dead; weeds covered the ground t the sail Was bak- ed,. and the aspect was diaoouraging, The poor fruit on the trees was die - posed of for $155, and a coarse of treatment began. It was plowed be- tween the true, ou1atated, irrigated, pruned and nlatloted. It1 a few weeks, it took oft new life, Money WM borrowed to oonthnte vigorous treatment, .and there was peomit,e of a orop-not lit omlae only, for the oranges that year were sold tot' $3,000,. The treatment continued, and tate next year's crop brought $1,800 rash in the orchard, on the trees, For the next season was better still, and then cattle a banner year for that orchard. The owner's books show details in par- t !Mae, but here are the totals :-- Sales of fruit.. , , .. , ........ $10,890 07 Cost of labor, fertilizer, taxes 1,778 80 Year's Profit $0,112.08 The $t year 1008.0 another largo crop was gathered, putting the owner on Easy street ; this year's crop 1009-10 not' maturing is fully as heavy with the golden fruit as last year, if not heavier, We may add that Navel oranges are in the market here after November, The Valeneias are still on the trees, being later, The "furrow" system of irrigation is generally acknowledged to bo the best, Water is conveyed in cement pipes to the highest side of the or- chard. At every row of trees there is an outlet An old cultivator with two furrowing shovels on, has been run between the rows, and down these V- shaped furrowp, the water trickles. The furrows are generally 8 inches deep, perhaps 12 inches wide at the top. Suppose the orchard slopes to the south, then the irrigating ditch or pipe will be at the north ; the man be- gins at the south side of the grove go- ing east and west for one-third of the grove. He will then furrow north and south cutting across the farrows already made, going aoross the entire orchard, so that there will be one con- tinuous furrow from north to south between every two rows of trees, and four furrows between the trees the other way. With shovel in hand, the. farmer then controls the flow as he desires until the orchard has been irri- gated ; rrigated; the time the water is allowed to remain depends upon the soil. A boy can guide the water to its proper channels. When that one-third of the orchard has been irrigated, another part is similarly treated. When suf- ficiently dried, the land between the trees is then cultivated, for much de- pends upon proper cultivation and fertilizing. Alfalfa is also a profitable crop, as from six to eight crops may be reaped in a year with proper care and irriga- tion. Money is also being made out of eucalyptus wood growing. Suitable land is chosen and set out with eu- calyptus trees. They grow very rapidly, and even when seven years of age, may be cut down for fuel. They begin at once to sprout from the root and grow again. The wood is hard and capable of good polish, and makes good finish. Eucalyptus groves are considered paying propositions. To the writer, nothing appears more desirable than a small orange grove and bungalow residence in this de- lightful climate. but we cannot all live in California, nor can we all have an orange or lemon grove. Happiness does not consist in our possessions, nor depends entirely on our surround- ings. A California writer intimates that Happiness is comprehended in these four things :- A contented mind Humility of spirit Helpfulness toward others And holiness of life. So let us all be happy, when we may. -500 Hollanders intend settling on the irrigated lands of .Alberta this year. They are said to be experienced farmers, and the first of them have already arrived in their new homes. THOUSANDS HAVE WEAK LUNGS AND DON'T KNOW IT Editor Used a Well Known Tonic and System Builder The Editor and Manager of tho Burk's Falls "Arrow," is only human. This being so it is`lot surprising that he should feel and suffer as other Hien. Mr. Alex. Faw- cett says : " I had a very severe attack of La Grippe which left oto very weak, spirit- less and run down. I seemed to have lost all ambition. "At this point I realized that my condition was likely to become more eerioiia unless Is y Dol t t c Myself hand One day while in this 'half dead and alive con- dition' I was listlessly looking over recent fylos of my paper, 1 ho Burk's Palls Arrow' (of which 1: am Editor and Manager), when my eyes rested on an advertisement of PSYCEINE. This clearly and explicitly Set forth a ease so exactly resembling my own that 1 at once purchased a bottle at the Medieal hall. After taking two or three deists 1 bolt like a new man, and before half the pecond bottle had been used, every trace of the bad effects of is Grippe had left me. "TSYCHIllt is a marvel and I have strongly recommended it to some of ray friends similarly afflicted and they have used it with equally benefieont results." rot Sale by all Drugglats and Dealers, 50c and $1.00 per bottle. 15r. T. A. SL'OCUM, Limited - Toronto Ca r,y ;(!'NOtouNCEo Si ltEEN) STRENGTHENS WEAK LVNWS Ritchie & Cosens 'lave moved to their new cfliee-tile 1st door north of Post Office. Watch this space in the Advance every week for Real Estate bar- gains, BUbiQ('ds O1iances, etc. If you want any information on Iasuranee of any kind call and see us. A RARE CHANCE We offer this week Mr. John Silliek's property in, Lower Town, consisting of a good house and live acres of land. Mr. Sillick has bought a house in Teeswater and intends moving there, so will sell his property here at a right price, and on easy terms. DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE RITCHIE & COSENS REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE FOR SALE. In Saskatchewan, 320 acres ; 185 broken and ready for crop ; 5 miles from elevator in good growing town in the famous last mountain district. For particulars apply at The Advance office. CENTRAL 'Hi��% �%�dit'/ STRATFQRD. ONT. Write us at once for our free catalogue and learn the nature of our courses in Commercial, Shorthand, and Telegra- phy departments, Wo have the lead- ing, practical, training school in West- ern Ontario. Courses are thorough, instructors experienced and we assist graduates to positions. Students are entering each week, You should enter NOW. D. A. 1ttcLACELAN - Principal 2 AFTER EASTER is a good time to enter the TORONTO, ONW, ~` This college is noted far and near for superior work and enjoyed a groat at- tendance. Wo assist our students to secure choice positions. Take ono step towards success to -day by writing for our free catalogue. College open entire year. Enter any time. W. J. ELLIOTT, PRINCIPAL. Cor. Yong° and Alexander Sts. THE BUSY STORE NOW IS THE TIME -FOR ToiletA Sets Dimer Sets Oar stock is complete and the prices right. Also Fancy China at prices away down. Call and got a sample of our 40o Coffee and our Teas, and you will be convinced that our Coffees and Teas lead. Malcolm's PRODUCE WANTED PHONE 54 Jays. Walker & Son WINOHAM Furniture Dealers and Undertakers We are specially qualified Under- takers and T.mbalmers, and those entrusting their Work to us may rely on it being well done. Night calls received at residence. Ofllce Phone 106 House Phone 125 Butter Paper We have on hand a stook o the genuine Vegetable Parchment Butter Paper. r r Yoii may have it Cut any size you wish. Come in aria see it. ADVANCE OFFICE THURSDAY, MARCII 24, 1910 The Peoples' popular Store WINGHAM, , ONTARIO KER& I;IRD 1Ze ire Nico SV,olaitm 'tCew S\' eays. All new styles and new colors, We have them f'.lr Men, Women, Boys and Girls. We have a large assortment of beautiful Jabots, Dutch Collars and handsome embroidered collars. They are all very new and neat, in white and also biscuit shade. Our range of Silks is unexcelled, a very special showing of new colors and patterns, also a splen- did raw silk. Come in and see these goods. We have a splendid line of Gents' Fancy Hosiery, assorted colors, at Soc pair. Satisfactory Clothing Men and Boys' Suits, new cuts and extra good qualities, at all prices. Leave your order here. Satisfaction guaranteed. House Furnishings Carpets, Rugs, Curtains, Blinds, etc., a very com- plete range at all prices. We have a very special line of fine Lace Curtains, new designs and at very reasonable prices. Ask for the APRIL Ladies' Home ,Journal -- 15 cents DR. AGNEW PHYSICIAN, SURGEON, ACCOUCHEUR. Office :- Upstairs in the Macdonald •.Block. Night calls answered at office. J. P. KENNEDY Illi. D., MM. P. S. O, (Member of the British Medical Association) COLD MEDALLIST IN MEDICINE. • Special attention paid to Diseases of women and children. Omen nouns :-1 to 4 p.m, ; 7 to 9 P.M. DR. ROBT. G. REDMOND M. R. C. S. CEng.) L. R. C. P. (Loud,) Physician and Surgeon. (Dr. Chisholm's old stand) DR. MARGARET C. CALDER Honor Graduate of Toronto University. Licentiate of Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons. Devotes special attention to Diseases of the Eve, Ear, Nose and Throat, Eyes Thoroughly Tested. Glasses Properly Pitted. Office with Dr. Kennedy. Office Hours -- 3 to 5-7 to 8 p. m. ARTHUR J. IRWIN D.D.S., L,D.S. Doctor of Dental Surgery of the Pen- nsylvania College and Licent ate of Dental Surgery of Ontario, -Office in Macdonald Block -- V. J. PRICE B.S.A., L.Q.S., D.D.S. Row Graduate of Univereit' of Toronto and Licentiate of Royal collage of De> sal Surgeons of Ontario. ()mom IN 13kAvsn BrocMA .+. Wmtouetvt WINOHAM General Hospital. (Under Government Inspeetion.j Pleasantly situated. Beautifully furnished, Open to all regularly licensed physicians. Rates for patients (which include board and nursing) -43.50 to $15.00 per week, according to location of room. 11'or further informa, tion--AddroseMISS L. MATTHEWS Superintendent, Ilor 223, winghann, Ont. . VAMSTONE BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR Money to loan at lowest rates. Crown :•-/luAvalt. DLOCi4, •STG'ING ItAM ROM L e ^ t thirbusinesa of iLfanu actnrcra, T ngt cera and others 'Who realize the advisabil. Ity of having their stent business trammeled mtbtsSod iSerftvet'j Adv *int 11d d*Ti`a34 Ube rtr.W MIK ves tastes, lt DICKINSON & IIOLMES Barristers, Solicitors, etc. - Office : Meyer Block, Wingham, E. L. Dickinson Dudley Holmes J. A. MORTON BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. MONEY TO LOAN. Office :-Morton Block, Wingham WELLINGTON MUTUAL EIRE INS. CO. Established 1840. Head Office GUELPH, ONT. Risks taken on all classes of in- surable property on the cash or pre- mium note system. JAMES GOLDMR, C1tAs. DAVID'S President. Secretary. INP RITCHIE a. COSENS, Agents. Wingham, Ont A. E. SMITH BANKER WINGIIAM - ONTARIO Farmers who want money to buy horses, cattle or g mar- ket t hogs to feed for ma - ket can have it on reasonable terms. Money transmitted and payable at par at any Bank in the Dominion. RATES, -•$5.00 and under. 3 cts. 10 30 to 10 cts. 30 to - 15 ts. Same rates" charged on principal banking points in the U. S. C. N. GRIFFIN GENERAL AGENT Issuer of Marriage Licenses. Fire, Lite, Accident, Plate Glass and Weather Insuranee, coupled with a Beal Estate and Money Loaning business. Otto over Malcolm's Grocery OVER es vtAns' EXPEFf1ENC4r 'reline Manes DtsIci dz i30PYRI6tiitt &O. Anions sending tt stretch and de'Bcriptton mny tolicsit ascortnln one opinion P Dew ether no invention is t'riohabty patoft ernrnunlrn. tions strictly conedentiel. }}A jlbilfBr g onPntrnts :tout fret. oldest nsoney for aScst :g tents. tnteu taken lien t n Munn »n a through h , Ca Melte e. ktttWtloe,tritheutohnrpt,inihe CIttltITtc .hilt flail A handsomely tm attmn+.t weekly, xnts'st ole enlnttbn *Cloy. ritLln journal. Terns Yor to pasaaa* pr.pald. mold by Nark rlrtaW4A i .