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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1910-03-31, Page 4a el re la re :10> re tsts dig l• at COTTON ai7ITINOS, Liam in white and coloxe--Cotton Suftings in the new sl►ades -- Colored Piques and Berges in shades of Eoru, per new Bluce, Rose, Sage Green and Wisterea. 31. lkm ▪ '" SHIRT WAISTS. lapss We have one of the finest ranges of Shirt Waists that Mit we've shown for some years—all styles and prices, n• il • EMBROIDERIES AND LACES.. Ask to see our Embroidery Edgings and. Iusertions, also All -overs in Lace and Embroidery, e• ms 311 CURTAINS AND MADRAS, CURTAINS from 25e up to $8.00 per pair -,- all new designs and patterns, MADRAS in White, Eoru and colors is the popular stained glass effects. Jo The Peoples' Popular Store WINGHAM, ONTARIO KERR Ct BIRD ers 1?�e ire Itow SV,Taimq Quer Usexv SW'M Cass, All new styles and new colors. We have them fvr Men, Women, Boy's and Girls, We have a large assortment of beautiful Jabots, Dutch Collars and handsome embroidered collars. They are all very new and neat, in white and also biscuit shade. Our range of Silks is unexcelled, a very special showing of new colors and patterns, also a splen- did raw silk, Come in and see these goods. We have a splendid line of Gents' Fancy Hosiery, assorted colors, at 5oc pair.., Satisfactory Clothing Men and Boys' .$nits, new cuts and extra qualities, at all prices. Leave your order Satisfaction guaranteed. good here. 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 4 T .E WINGRAM ADVANCE TllURSDAYtii MARCH ,3T, IejiO Gordon's Dress Goods News See the Fine Range of Spring Dressgoods in all the newest Weaves and Colorings ,y .0. We take Butter and Eggs in exchange for these new goods D. M. GORION a ItAMAARW Theo. Roll Proprietor. Notes Of Travel. Gleaned On A Transcontinental Trip, By The Editor. LETTER NO, 17, THE EUCALYPTUS TREE AND THE CALIFORNIA VALLEYS. In closing our last week's letter we referred very briefly to the Eucalyptus tree. It is really of more importance than the space there given it would indicate. It is not a native of this country, but was brought here by the late Bishop Taylor, whose successful. missionary labors on the West eoast of Africa are well known, though their influence cannot be measured. The California climate proved most suita- ble for the new tree, and it is now a valued product, and provides not only fuel, but lumber, capable of receiving a very line polish. Hence it is recog- nized as one of the sources of income, and is prized accordingly. Especially is its growth here opportune, as the annual cut of lumber in the States is far in excess of its annual growth, and the United States Department of For- estry is now taking vigorous steps towards re-forestration. There are no less than fourtrebn va- rieties of this tree, One of its chief points of value, aside from the actual. value of the wood, is—that it is a re- markably rapid grower, and may be cut and recut but every time it shoots up again from the roots, and in a few years is ready for the woodman's axe again. So valuable has it become, that the importance of the eucalyptus industry is regarded as equal to of even greater than the discovery of gold, the development of the citrus fruit industry, the discovery of Cali- fornia oil -fields, or the utilization of the agricultural lands by irrigation. This fact is now generally admitted. The trees require a deep, fertile, well- drained soil, and must be planted be- low the frost -line•, and soon become strong, hardy growers, They root deeply, and soon make fine shelter and excellent wind -breaks. The tree is acknowledged to be therfastest grower on the continent, and grows tail and straight, almost like the masts of a small vessel. We believe that they are generally set out six feet apart one way and ten feet the other. The time for cutting of course may vary but as they grow so rapidly, the tendency is to cut them often. Some railway Companies in this State are developing plantations of these trees for the sole purpose of supplying themselves with railway ties. Under favorable cir- cumstances, they have been known to shoot upward six inches in a day, and within three years from the seed, have measured seven inches in diameter at the butt, and a height of seventy feet; so suitable does the California climate appear to be for them. It is estimat- ed that with 500 trees to the acre, and 200 feet of lumber to a well -grown, tree, an acre will produce when at about twelve years growth, 100,000 feet of lumber, worth from $25 to $35 a thousand on the stump, with the prospectsof constantly advancing prices of the product. After cutting, by properly saving the strongest sprouts, the crop begins at once to grow again. The result is—that a eucalyptus grove on suitable soil is now regarded as a very profitable in- vestment. The leaves of the eucalyptus have a medicinal value, and furnish the fam- ous eucalyptus oil, which has proved useful in throat and Iung trouble. There is also a company in Los Ange- les, putting on the market an excellent fuel for domestic purposes, made of the eucalyptus leaves and twigs, mix- ed with crude oil, and pressed into the form of bricks. Many shrewd men are now putting the eucalyptus indus- try on a par with that of the orange, as a money -making proposition. The flowers of the tree make it valuable to the beekeepers, for among the many varieties there are trees in blossom at every season, and some blossom; twice in the year. On the Harkness ranch in Pasadena, twelve to fifteen shades of color have been Counted in the pretty tufted blossom clusters of the young trees, from cream to bright lemon yellow, scarlet and deep ma- roon. The tree is an enemy to malaria which is said to be absent where it grows. That our readers may understand the variety of climate in this State, we remind them that two parallel ranges of the Rocky mountains tra- verse the greater part of its length, These form fertile valleys either wat- ered by rivers or furnished with water by irrigation. This fact, with the great length of the State (800 miles) and the influence of the ocean give variety of climate and wide range of products. There are three great valleys fortn- ing natural features of the 'State. let -The northern eOuntiee, forming the great Sacramento valley, watered by the Sacramento river, and tern►inat- Ing LA a line running east and west, ` just south of San It'ranciseo. 2nd—The San Joaquin valley (pronouneed San Waukeen) watered by the San jotte quin river, and comprising the central counties lying between the parallel T ranges ofg the Rookiee. rd h e San Gabriel valley inaluslflg the seven or eight nnwritl:es known as Southern 1 King's For Bargains r ImirmisiMeasiMMOOMMOMIOND ..• We Want Your Trade KING'S The Leading Dress Goods Store Our Dress Goods Department is aglow with the season's most up -$o -dale 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. ICING Good Goods I I Cheap Prices Oalifornia, :and chiefly tributary to Los Angeles, South of these lie thr oountiee of Imperial .and San DIego, bordering on Mexico, The valley of the Sacramento river is well watered and fertile. A. few years ago it was taken up with Wee, ea but immense ranches; soon it will have millions of population, The Sae- rainento Development Association will expend a quarter of a million dollars advertising the valley and attracting settlers, Three thinge are in its favor —the greater rainfall than prevails in the south, the absence of alkali in the Noll, and its proximity to the markets and shipping facilities of San Francis- co, and Sacramento, The slopes of the mountains that enclose this valley furnish the finest pine, and one au- thozity estimates that one billion feet can be furnished annually for many years. In the meantime, the eticaiyp- tus groves are being fostered, and this valley furnishes suitable soil and abun- dant rainfall for their development, It is said that 200,000 acres of land are ready for occupation, at prices vary- ing from $25 to $150 an acre along the foot -hills. The products of the valley are numerous, and include oranges and lemons (in the foothills) olives, figs, apples, apricots, cherries, necta- rines, peaches, plums, prunes, grapes, berries, pears ; the bulk of the decid- uous fruit of the State is produced in this valley. Asparagus, hops, sugars beets are grown on a large scale. Al- falfa is the principal farm crop, and dairying, "stock -raising, etc., naturally follow the growing of alfalfa. The advantages and possibilities of this valley are recognized by the State Government, and as a result, the State Agricultural College is located at Davis, 1$ .Miles west of San Francisco, Alfalfa is the leader among the grasses; its cutting begins in April, and where water is available for irri- gation, continues till November, from four to six crops being cut. Take say four, good crops (leaving the rest for pasture) a ton and a half or two tone per cutting can easily be raised. It is worth about $7 a ton in the field, and last year went to $13 a ton, so that the returns from an acre of alfalfa are very protltablo and the labor is not heavy. Dairying is profitable in the valley and butter commands high prices. Regarding sugar -beets, one farmer reports that he raised 15 tons to the acre, and got $5 a ton for them at the nearest switch, and after all ex- penses were paid, he netted $40 an acre. While the summers in this val- ley are practically rainless, there is plenty of water for irrigation purposes and there are nine months of active growing weather, and the best garden- ers secure three crops a year. Pota- toes may be planted in. January or February and dug in April. Thous- ands of acres are planted to beans, af- ter the barley is harvested in June. Irrigation projects are being devised and carried out on large scales, and immense ranches are now being pur- chased and sub -divided into small farms. Prosperity seems to perch up- on the valley, and as a result Sacra- mento city is growing at a very rapid rate. POULTRY POINTERS.—Green food, such as apples, cabbage, or steam- ed cut clover should be fed daily If you find soft shelled eggs, it indicates the hens are too fat, feed less and keep them busy Con- stitutional diseases can be transmitted and a close lookout should be given this .matter In mating for breeding, be careful to have the male excel in points that are deficient in the females Use only fresh eggs for hatching.......Eggs from hens that have been Iaying all winter will not hatch as well in spring as will those from hens which have just commenced to lay.... , .An American exchange recommends, when chicks begin to hatch, that they be removed to a basket and kept warns there until the whole hatch is out, WARREN TOPPAN, Lynn,Mass. 4Cured of severe compound cold and cough by ytl ulrrom Dec. 20,'08, to March 1,'09, 1 had three bard colds, one on top of the other. I got so weak t could hardly get around. Nothing seemed to help rite until 1 began to take Vino,. The change wad magic. Three bottle3 conn pletely fixed that compound cold add stopped the terriblecont h -•rind whet surprises me most, at tie some titin it cured me of *severe etonnichtrouble) that has bothered 'rile for 20 years. Vino] hl certainly a w'onderfull medicine." Mr.Tappaii is ono of Lynn's niostprominent and highly respected merchants,, whose wort/ is as good es his bond. The reason dints] is so successful hi such oases is because It contains the two most world -famed tonics --the medicinal, strength. ,**` ".• c eta ver Oil and Tonle iron. 11,1m ise r boort 1111 You Are Not Sotlefted. �TDN .. i6it1 t. 'Mille R It tion of the State, There to no snow, except up en the mountains, and theta are portions of the valley that are frontless, though frosts may be expect- ed in 'winter and early spring. The summers are decidedly warm—per- haps Easterners would call them hot, hut as no rain falls, the air is free from humidity and Bras not that de- pressing feeling that an intensely but day has in the East. Talking with those who live in this valley, we have come to the conclusion that the heat there is something like .the cold of Manitoba ---that is- "you don't feel it." Nevertheless, it is held that the heat does not enter the system and dojaill- tate it, and men work all day In the harvest field and there are no heat prostratious. The central part of the valley has about ten inches of rainfall in the year, the northern portion, from 10 to 20 inches, while in the mountain districts, it will run over 40 and up to .$0, which assures abundant Supply for irrigation, It Is claimed that there are 10,000,- 000 acres of good land in this valley, or 250,000 farms of 40 acres each, and that each of these 40 acre tracts will comfortably support a family. On this basis, the valley would support a population of over two million people, while at presort, it has not mere than 200,000. Hence the efforts made by the Boards of Trade to attract settlers there. Along the mountains, there is timber and minerals the mineral products of the valley being placed at 57,000,000 annually, and of this the greater part j.s gold. Three counties alone give a million dollars of gold yearly. The soil of the valley is fer- tile, and grain is largely grown. The deciduous fruits grown are the apri- cot, peach, prune and plums, and these are either shipped green, dried or canned. Tulare county seems to be the chief citrus fruit section of this valley. Five thousand acres are said to be in asparagus and 2,500 acres in celery. The San Joaquin valley produces nearlyail the raisins used in the Unit- ed States, the annual product running to about 4000 carloads. As to the pro- duct of the raisin industry, the yield varies, but it has been known to run as high as $100 an acre ; we fancy, however, that this would be an out- side figure, but the crap appears to be profitable when intelligently handled. Fresno county is famed for its table grapes as well as for its raisins, and has several thousands of acres planted in vineyards. From this county to San Francisco there go yearly 1000 cars of table grapes. The growing of grapes for the wineries is also a pro- fitable industry. Twenty miles east of Fresno are 3,300 acres of wine -grape vines in one tract, and one vineyard of 1240 acres, six miles from the city, is the property of one man. The annual wine production of Fresno county alone is estimated at eight million 'gallons. The yield varies from five to seven tons per acre, and brings from $10 to $13 a ton. But Fresno county's product of other dried fruits besides raisins runs up to 40,000 tons a year, Of the third valley mentioned, the San Gabriel, we have already written much in the earlier letters. We have written of the State as a whole, of Southern California in particular, of beautiful Pasadena and prosperous Los Angeles, we have referred to the stock industry and the orange groves, their cost and product. We have told of the mountains and their bean - ties, and in this letter have referred to the valleys and their products. Of the two most southern counties, San Diego and Imperial, we • cannot now say much, except that they do not appeal to us so far as climate is concerned, as they are too warm for our choice. Imperial is now being boomed, and no doubt it has great possibilities, and it is proven to ' pro- duce good cotton, but the heat is in- tense. But we must close this letter, and write again, that is—if we can find any topic or place on which to write things of interest to our readers. Ritchie & Cosens Have moved to their new c flice--the let door nortlt of Tokt Office. Watch this space in the Advance every week for Real Estate bar- gains, Businese Chances, etc. Jr you want any information on Insnrance of any kind call and see us. The San Joaquin valley comprises the twelve counties lying central in the State and between the parallel ranges of the Rockies. Roughly speaking, it is about 250 miles long by about 100 wide, and embraces' the territory watered by the San Joaquin river and its tributaries. This river has a navigable length of 350 miles, and its tributaries are—the Stanislaus, the Merced, and Tuolumne. The San Joaquin empties into Suisem bay near the mouth of the Sacramento river, and the delta increases the waterways and renders many of the large farms accessible by river craft, which con- vey farm products to San Francisco markets in twelve hours. Of the 32,- 500 square miles in the valley, about half is agricultural land, the rest be- ing mountainous. The climate of the level sections of the valley is not quite so near perfection as that of the coast region, or of the more Southern por- A RARE CHANCE We offer this week Mr. John Sillick's property in Lower Towle, consisting of a good house and Ave acres of land. Mr. Billie► has bought a house in Teeewater and intends moving there, so will. sell his property here at a right Brice, and on easy terms. DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE "the finish" "that endures" /:- e gives woodwork a surface glass -hard, mirror -bright, beautiful, lasting. Fine for floors,' because M L Floorglaze can't be marred by boot- heels, castors, nor chair legs. M L Floorglaze stays glossy; you can wash it with soap and water as you'd wash a window; it doesn't fade; it stays new and bright longer than anything else you get. Easy to put on M L Floorglaze —do it yourself—it dries hard over- night. Renovate with M L PIoorglaze» Recommended etid Sold by all Iteliable healers, iueltxding ,i. O. STEWART tttC O M T FLOOR- OL,AZE Cordes in tins Of just the •size .you want. Seven- teen colors in solid enamels, Seven other colors in Lace that ad- mirably imitate hard- woods; and also a Transparent (natural finish) M to Flcorglaze. Coat 500 square feet With a gallon. ,fust ask your dealer, or drop ne ft post card for news of a hundred uses your home has for the finish that endures. Imperial Varnish CU Color Co. Ltd., Toronto RITCHIE & COSENS REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE FOR SALE. In Saskatchewan, 320 acres ; 105 broken and ready for crop ; 5 miles front elevator in good growing town in the famous last mountain district. For particulars apply at The Advance office. CENTRAL // fella '/ STRATFORD, ONT. Write us at once for our free catalogue and learn the nature of our courses in €ommerciaf, Shorthand, and Telegra- phy departments. We have the lead. ing, practical, training school in west. ern Ontario. Courses aro thorough, instructors experienced and we assist graduates to positions. Students are entering eaoh week. You should enter NOW. D. A. McLACHLAN - Principal AFTER EASTER is a good timo to enter the ij TORONTO, ONT. This college is noted far and near for superior work and enjoyed a great at- tendance. We assist our students to secure choice positions, Take one step towards success today by writing for our free catalogue. College open entire year. Enter any time. W. J. ELLIOTT, PRINCIPAL. Cor, Yonge and Alexander Ste, THE BUSY STORE I NOW IS THE TIME FOR Toilet Sets Dinner Sets Our stock is complete and the prices right. Also Fancy China at prices away down. Call and get a sample of our 40o Coffee and our Teas, and yon will be convinced that our Coffees and Teas lead. Malcolm's L PRODUCE WANTED PHOItE 54 tri j Jas. Walker & Son w,N0HAM Furniture Dealers and Undertakers Wo are specially qualified Under. takers and l;tnbalmers, and those entrusting their -Work to us may rely on it being welt done. Night calls received at residence. Office Phone 106 House Phone 125 Butter Paper We have on hand a stock of the genuine Vegetable Parchment Butter Paper, You niay have it cut any size you wish. Colne in and See it. ADVANCE OFFICE DR. AGNEW PHYSICIAN, SURGEON, ACCOUCHEUR. Office:— Upstairs in the Macdonald Block. Night calls answered at office. J. P. KENNEDY M.D., M.C.P.S.O. (Member of the British Medical Association) COLD MEDALLIST IN MEDICINE. Special attention paid to Diseases of women and children. Otrsion Semite :-1 to 4 p.m, ; 7 to 9 p.m, DR- ROBT. G. REDMOND M. Ti. C. S. (Ener.) L R. 0. P. (Lond.) 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 Ey e, Ear, Nose and Throat. Eyes Thorou Glasses Properly Fitted. Office with D. 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— W. J. PRICE O.S.A., L.D.S., D.D.S. Haaoand Lice tieatefof'RoyalitColegf Toronto pp nt4 Det tal snrgeona of Ontario. Os's'tos IN BEAVER 13Loott WINEMIE W INQHAM General Hospital 4 {'tinder Government inspection.) Pleasantly situated. Beautifully furnished. Open to all regularly licensed physicians. Rates for patients (which inolnde board and nureing)--$3 50 to $15.00 per week, aecordtng to Iodation of ream. For further informs., tion --Address• MISSL, MATTS}i,WS Superintendent, Box 235, Wingham, Ont. R. 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Money transmitted and payable at par at any Bank in the Dominion. RATES. -25.00 and under, 3 ets. $10 to $30, 10 ets. $30 to's+io, 15 cis. Same rates charged on principal banking points in the U. S. 0. N. GRIFFIN GENERAL AGENT Issuer of Marriage Licenses. Fire, Life, Accident, Plate Glias and Weather Insurance, coupled with a ]teal Estate and Money Loaning business. Office over Malcoltn's Grocery OVER et YCARS' ExPErilEttNCE TRADE IVIAfmft Drs' hNO Coevntr„Hrs Atc. Anrnne mending a sketch and desert'ttnn me/ treldai Mcort,tn our opining free v athcr Invention Is In enemy pat nt bt Communis. Dona strlctisronndenttal. HA BROOK en ',stouts dont fr58. Oldest h army for. ecerume patents. nitwits taken thrash Munn es Co. receive specialnano,withoutut oharae, Ia��the ((�� lIeiltilit `i'kaft,# ' (Avalon tI..Idi�tcrnyile,trnttlfto loltirnnt. fIer + for r' rich. WE a bear, postage prepaid. bard t,Ir fa nerwed<,a � >e $ottimaitomytA � w,Msi.,wasl W . i k 1M' 1