davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Ladies' sailors, SOC.
Ladies' and misses trimmed sailors. In
black and coIors; instead Of 9sc., for sec
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Tafeta silk skirts, S7.9S.
Handsome taffeta silk skirts which are
really worth $40, will be sold this hour for
SIgS
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Boys all-wool knee pants Of desirable
cassmerps and cheviots: some with double
seats and knees: the kind sold for no less
than CSC. for 39c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
3 to a

Rainy-day skirts, S3.9S.
Ladies' very fashionable plaid-back rainy
day skirts. with inverted pleat backs and
heavily stitched bottoms; the regular So
skirts, for SO 9S.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

55c. satin duchesSe, 39c.
Black satin duchesse: all silk and 81
inches vide; extra high lustrous tinsh in
stead of G5c yard, for 38c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

BOYS corduroy knee pants, 20c.
Boys fine corduroy knee pants. in two
shades: the regular 58c. sort. for 29c. this
hour tomorrow.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
Rainv-dav skirts, ST .OS.

Mems ST underwear, SIC.
natural wool and elegantly trimmed.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Ladies So trimmed hats, S3.o8.
lot of handsomely trimmed hats will he
sold tomorrow this hour at So 9S. which we
have had marked at SO. Trimmed with os-
trch tips, fancy wings, breasts, velyets,
ribbons, &c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Wrapper flannelettes. 7Nc.
32-inch-wide wrapper fianneiettes; all
feeced back and new fall styles: In
nant lengths; instead of Zoe. yard. for 1Ac.
ward.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Youths suits, 1898
of ha andsome mixtnres-plaids and checks
sizes ii to 10; Sc values.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

5oc. black taffeta, SOC.
Handsome black taffeta silks; the pure
silk quality; rich and lustrous; most de-
sh able for lining or ruties; instead OF 5Oc.,
for Soc ward.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Ladies S. shoes, ST. 80.
Ladies' fine vici kid shoes. with French
heels; Instead of 81, to 90 for Sl.39.
Ladies' ST 50 umbrellas. $Io5.
OF silk gloria paragon frames steel rods.
Sc. lb. for 12c candy
pure wholesome candles. in immense
rieiy; instead Of 12c. pound, for Sc. this
hour.
Ladies soc. underwear, 20c.
Mems $I.5o underwear, o6c.
Mems scarlet underwear, which sells usl-
ally for sl.50. to 20 for 96c. garment this
hou'
Mems 1oc. handkerchiefs, &C.
Mems colored border handkerchiefs; in
stead Of l9c., to 60 for &c. each.
SIPS wrappers, 6oc.
Lot of ladies' good percale wrappers. in
all dark colors; all made with founces and
all are good width, for 69c.
Ladies' So waists, ST 40.
Ladies' flannel waists, in black and col
ors; all lined and handsomely trimmed; in
stead of 81, for $1.49.
Ladies capes, S4.0S.
Ladies' eapes Of rough and kersey cloths;
trimmed with Angora fur down front and
around collars; for $4.9S
Bows all-wool knee pants, 3oc.
Boys all-wooi knee pants Of desirable
cassimeres and cheviots: some with double
seats and knees: the kind sold for no less
than G9c., for 39c.
Bows corduroy knee pants, zoe.
Boys fine corduroy knee pants. in two
shades; the regular 58c sort, for 29c. this
hour tomorrow.
Youths suits, 1898
of handsome mixtn,res-plaids n sn,,as and checks;
Bows suits, S2.9S.
in yestie STYLES. in sizes from 3 to years
and In double breasted styles from to 10
years: the best s. suits possible to buy;
for 81 9S this hour.
Boys top coats, $2.o8.
Lot of little boys top coats Of covert,
black and herringbone cassmeres: some
with velvet collars; are a makers samples;
70c. dress goods, soc.
Handsome black Zebelian dress goods; so
inches wide and all wool; elegant for tailor,
made suits and skirts; best black; instead
of 79c. yard, for Soc. gard.
5oc. black tafeta, 3oc.
Handsome black taneta silks: the pure
silk quality; rich and iustrous; most de-
sh able for lining or rufiies; instead OF 5Oc.,
for 3ec. yard
Outing flannel skirts. 1oc.
Outing flannel skirts, with fancy borders
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Mems 75c. night shirts, 800.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
10 to 1 1
Serge skirts, $2.o8.

Serge skirts, So .08
Ladies' black cheviut serge skirts; trim
med ut bottoms with three rows uf silk;
with inverted pieat backs and full fare hot
toms; for S2.9S.
Ladies SI4 suits. S9.98. =.
Ladies covert and humespun suits, in =
Eton and double breasted tight fitting silk
lined jackets: the latest and NEST stylish
Cr-made suits. which are selling for S14
and more: for this hour. S3.aS
Bows suits, SI.49.
Little boys suits, in veste styles, from 3
to s years, of very worthful materials; and
double breasted suits. in sizes to 16 years.
the kind and sort sold at 81. 5u usually; for
81 ~ this hour.
Lace curtains, SOC. par.
Handsome Nottingham lace curtains, in
white and cream. In pretty patterns; in-
stead Of 59c. pair. for :c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Linen bureau scarfs, I0c.
Linen bureau scarfs with fancy colored
cen;ers. fringed all around; instead of 39c
for I9c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Imitation marten scarfs, 1898.
Ladies' imitation marten fur neck scarfs
trimmed with six tails, for So. 80 this hour.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
Outing flannel skirts, Ioc.

Outing flannel skirts, with fancy borders
and crocheted edges; the good. serriceable
quality; instead Of 25c.. for 19c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
Carpet remnants, I5c.

Handsome Ingram carpet remnants. suit
able for rugs. in handsome colors and pat
terms; worth up TO soc, for 15c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Ladies SOC. hosiery, 25c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
aides Capes, &.oS.
Bows all-WOOl knee pants. 20,

Ladies' capes of rough and kersey cloths;
trimmed with Angora fur down front and
around collars; for 81 9S.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Ladies' So waists, SI.49.
Ladies' flannel waists, in black and col
ors; all lined and handsomely trimmed; in
stead of 81 for 81 40.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Lunch napkins, &c.
100 dozen lunch napkins In check effects,
for 1c. each this hour.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
@ to 10

Glngfam aprons, I5C.
Little girls gingham aprons: in sizes
to years; all fast c"loIs; for 15c.
Infants sacques, IOc.
Infants' fannelette sacques, in dainty
colors, for 19c.
Infants slips, 25c.
Infants long and short slips; trimmed
with embroidery yokes; made very full; for
25c.
ChlldS caps, IOC.
Lot of chdrsns Eton caps; which sell at
1Sc., for 1oc. this hour.
Desirable music, 4Hc.
A lot Of very desirable classical music
which Is worth up to Zoe copy, to go for
4hc.
25c. OvergalterS and sOles, I2C
Lot of ladies and mems black overgaiters.
which sell for 25c generally, and ladies'
lambs wool slipper soles, which sell for
25c.; to 90 for l2c.
Brownie Overalls, I5c.
Lot of boys Brownie overalls. of blue
denim with suspender straps for 1oc. this
hour
White wool flannel I5zSc.
The soft finish quality of white wool han-
mel for infants wear and underskirts.
which sells for 23c. yard; here this hour
for /. Sc yard,
Misses and child'S flats. 60c.
Misses and children's flats in all eolors
and black; instead Of s3c.. To go for 69c.
Curtain sCrlm, IZSC. yard.
36rinch cream curtain scrim, in handsome
patterns; instead of 5c yard for 11sc. yard
7oc blankets. 4oc.
Extra heavy 1o-quarter double blankets
in gray and tan, with pretty borders: In
stead of T9c., for ACC.
Ladies IOc hose, SL2c.
Child's I0c hose, SHc.
Mems soc. suspenders, I0c.
Mems ST underwear, 52c.
natural wool and elegantly trimmed.
Rainv-dav skirts, ST .OS.
Ladies' stylish rainy day skirts. with in
verted pleat backs and with heavily stitched
bottoms. full width and of worthful ma
terials, for 81 9s this hour.
Child's reefers, S2.OS.
Little girls medium weight REFERS for
wear and later, of plain and mixed
cloths, with large sailor collars, $2.9S.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Window shades, 7Zsc.
Waterproof felt window shades, complete
with fixtures, for 17sc. each
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Infants slips, 25c.
Infants long and short slips: trimmed
with embroidery yokes; made very full; for
25c
Evening star., 1900-10-11

White bed spreads, 4Oc.
Full double-bed size white spreads, in.
handsome patterns; instead Of i5c., for 49c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Child's IOc. hose, $40.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
S22 suits for SI6.O8.

New draperies, $50. yard.
New line Of draperies embracing silkolines,
gold crel,es and cretounes, ills tead OF up to /.
1Oc. yard, for 5.sc. yard.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
"Eiecf1ts' Greater Stores"
5I3-5I5 Seventh Street.
"fIecf1ts' Greater Stores,
sr 5I3-5I5 Seventh Street.
"Flechts' Greater Stores"
5I3-5I5 Seventh Street.


hours will sucha has
% o harg those
Evening star., 1900-10-11
Ladies' heavy coats. S6.OS.


AS an introductory Offering we shall sell
ladies' black kersey cloth coats embracing
the newest effects and silk-lined, for SO. aS;
these coats are fully worth So
Evening star., 1900-10-11
BleaCbed bath towels. oN

Bleached hOneyc0mb bath towels, with
deep borders: 20 by ~ inches i'll size; in
stead of 15c for 91sc.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Mems & ladies' 81 umbrellas, 55c
Mems IOc. cotton hose, &C pair.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Glngham aprons, I5c.
Little girls gingham aprons: in sizes l
to } years; all fast c"lnIs; for 1Jc.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
1 to 3
CrepOn skirts. SQ.QS.

Crepon skirts, S0.0S.
Ladies' handsome silky blister crepon
skirts, with full flare bottoms and inverted
pleat backs for S9,9S, which will cost you
$l2. so anywhere else.
$22 suits for $I6.08.
Ladies' fashionable tailor made suits of
pebble cheviot homespun, cheviot serge,
broadcloth, Venetian clotn, &c, in blouse
and all effects; newest skirts; all 500 val
ues; for $16.9S.
Ostrich plumes, soc.
Three-quarter length ostrich plumes which
sell for S9c. usually, to go this hour for 59c.
Stair oilcloth, $50.
Best quality stair runner olrloth in
new patterns and colorings instead of 1Oc.
for 5isc. yard.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Infants sacques, IOc.
Infants' fannelette sacques, in dainty
colors, for 19c
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Ladies' I0c. hose, S1ac.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
Bows s,1its. S2.QS.

Boys all-woOl cashmere and cheviOt SUITS
in yestie styles. in sizes from to 8 years
and In double breasted styles from to 10
years: the best 81 suits possible to buy;
for 81 9S this hour.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Child's caps, Ioc.
Lot of chdren's Eton caps; which sell at
19c., for 1Uc. this hour.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Mems soc. suspenders, I0c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

25c. to SOC. silks for I21ac. yard.
Lot Of all-silk figured tafreta silks. also
two-toned satin de Austria and remnants
of silk velvets: odds and ends and only a
small lot, which must be closed out: regular
Csc, 39c. and 59c. values, for 121ac. yard
tomorrow this hour.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

BOYS Chinchilla reefers, SI.0S.
Little boys blue chinchiIla REFERS. the
$2.9S ones, for this hour special price. 81 IS.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
Lace curtains, roc. pair.

Handsome Nottingham lace curtains, In
white and cream. In pretty patterns; in-
stead Of 09c. pair. for 33c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
Bows suits, SI.OS.

Bows suits, SI.OS.
Boys veStie and double breasted suits:
former in sizes from 3 To years and lat
ter III sizes Z TO l6 years; made of very
stanch. value giving fabrics; in mixtures of
many sorts; the best So .9S suits possible to
buy; for this hour. 81 9S.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

&c. cake for CASTLE soap.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

zQC blankets. 40C.
Extra heavy 1o-quarter double blankets.
in gray and tan, with pretty borders: In
stead of T9c, for 49c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Infants caps, 25c.
Infants cashmere and silk trimmed caps /;
In all sizes; for 25c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Ladies' stylish rainy-day skirts, with in
yerted pleat backs and with heavily stitched
bottoms. full width and of worthful ma
terials for 81 9S this hour.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

100. dress goods, soc.
Handsome black Zebelian dress goods; 80
inches wide and all wool; elegant for tailor
made suits and skirts; best black; instead
of 79c yard, for soc. yard
Evening star., 1900-10-11
s to 9
Mems 800. woolen hose, I0c.

Mems 79c. underwear, 44c.
-feeced- lined: full regular made.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Ladies fascinators. &c.
Ladies' hand-crocheted fine wool fascina-
tors, in white black and enloFS. for 25e
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Desirable music, 4Hc.
A lot of very desirable classical music,
which Is worth up to Zoe copy, to go for
413c
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Ladies Ioc handkerchiefs, 3Hc.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Boys top coats, S2.o8.
Lot of little boys top coats of covert
black and herringbone cassimeres: some
with velvet collars; are q makers samples;
instead of up TO $3.50. for 81. .9S
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Child's REFERS, $2.08.
Little girls medium weight REFERS fo
wear and later, of plain and mixet
cloths, with large sailor collars; $2.9S-
Evening star., 1900-10-11
Ladies soc. underwear, 2oe

Mems S1.5o underwear, ooc.
Mems scarlet underwear, which sells
ally for Sl.5O to go for 96c. garment this
hou.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Mems ST. underwear. 55c.
Mems camels' hair underwear, which gen.
orally sells for 81; to go for Doe.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Curtain sCrlm, IZSC. yard.
36ineh cream curtain scrim, in handsome
patterns; instead of jc. yard for 1lsr. yard.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Ladies S. ruffs, 79c.
Lot Of samples Of ladies' black silk ruffs:
which are the regular 81 kind to go for
T9c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Medicated flannel, I9c.
Red medicated flannel; all wool: the heavy
twilled sort; sells regularly for 25c yard;
for this hour for 19c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Misses 3oc. vests, I5c.
Misses cotton ribbed vests; fleece lined;
- instead OF SOC. for 15e. garment.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Ladies ST kid gloves, 44c.
Lot Of ladies' real kid gloves; the kind
sold generally for 81; to go for 44c. this
hour.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

25c. overgaiters and soles, I2c.
Lot of ladies and mems black overgaiters.
which sell for 25c. generally, and ladies'
25c., to 90 for 12c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

White unlaundered shirts, 3Sc.
Mems white unlaundered shirts; which sell
usually at 5Qc to go for 3Sc. this hour.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
1 1 to IL

Ladies So shoes, ST. 80.
Ladies' fine vic kid shoes, with French
heels; lns tead of So, TO go for S1.39.
Evening star., 1900-10-11
Silk waists, S4.QS.

Ladies' black and cclored silk waists. in
all colerS; hemstitched back and front and
very stylish, but slightly mussed from show
ing; to go for $4,9S
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Misses and child's flats, 60c.
Misses and childreu's flats. in all colors
and black; instead Of s3c., to go for 69c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

25c. taffeta ribbons, I4c.
Handsome taffeta ribbons: and inches
wide: which sold for 25c. yard 10 go for
14c. yard this hour.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

soc. Jewelry, I0c.
"a vast assortment of articles.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Mems 1oc. handkerchiefs, sc.
Mems colored border handkerchiefs; in
stead OF 19c., to 60 for &c each.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

SIPS wrappers, 6oc.
Lot of ladies' good percale wrappers. in
all dark colors; all made with fiounces and
all are good width, for 69c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

&C. lb. for 12c. candy
pure wholesome candles. in immense
riety: instead Of 12c. pound, for Sc. this
hpu
Evening star., 1900-10-11

Child's dresses, 4Oc.
Childrens good percale dresses i'm dark,
navy or red all with fluunces; and all good
width sizes to II years: for 49c.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

15c. embroideries, 7c.
Handsome embrofderies; 3 and inches
wide; which have been 15c yard; for &C.
yard.
Evening star., 1900-10-11

White wool flannel, 1850.
The soft finish quality of white wool ian-
mel for infants and underskirts.
which sells for DE. yard; here this hour
for i. I.c. yard,
The true northerner., 1900-08-31
NIoRTGAeE SALE De

MORTGAGE SALE Default having
wi been made in the conditions of a
tain mortgage made by William Kilefer and Emma
Kilefer his wife of Paw Paw, Van Buren county,
state of Michigan, Hattie o. McCalmont of Frank
lin, Nenango county, state OF Pennsy sylvania dated
the 23d day.of November, A. ID. 1858, and recorded
in the office of the register of deeds for the county
of Van Buren aud state of Michigan on the 27th day
of November, A. ID. 1855, in lber 81 of mortgages,
on page 552, on which mortgage there Is claimed 10
be due at the date of this notice the OF twelve
(Sl267 "a and suit proceedings at law having
said mortgage any part thereof.
Now, therefore, by virtue OF the power OF sale
tanned in said mortgage, aud the statute in such
case made and provided, notice is hereby given that
on Saturday. the 10th day of November, A. ID. 1900,
at ten O'Clock III the forenoon sh all sell public
auction to the highest bidder the front door of
the court house, in the Village of Paw Paw that be-
ing the place where the circuit court for said county
of Van Buren is held the premises described in said
mortgage, or so much thereof may be necessary
TO pay the amount due on said mortgage with seven
per cent interest, and all legal costs provided by
law and covenanted for therein, the premises be-
ing described in said mortgage follows, to-wit !:
That certain piece parcel of land lying situated
and being in the township of Bloomingdale, county
of Van Buren aud state of Michigan and particularly
described follows, toit The north one-haf Is of
the south one hundred and seven i07) acres of the
northeast quarter( of section twenty COO, town
ship one o. south, of range fourteen IA west.
Dated August Is, 1900.
HATTIE o. McCALMONT,
OSBORN, MILLS MASTER, MoRTAGEE
Attorneys for Mortgage. 69tl3osl
The true northerner., 1900-08-31
Decatur.

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. J Treat visited in Paw
Paw last week.
Elisha Geer spent Sunday with friends
at Sister Lakes.
L. ID. Hill made business trip to Kal-
amazoo, Monday.
Frank White is attending the X. of p
conclave at Detroit
A. o. Duncombe of keeler was in the
village on business Monday.
Miss Mollie Cohn visited her aunt
Mrs. Green, in Niles last week.
Miss Grace Griswold of Evanston, H..
is visiting her Decatur relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs Roe p. Warner have re-
turned to their home in Chicago.
Misses Louise Agrell and Edith Allen
of Lawrence were in Decatur, Saturday
VIM. Swift Of Holland was guest OF
Marvin Hinkley and family over Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. ~ f. Webster, Sr., OF
Kalamazoo visited relatives in Decatur
over Sunday.
Mrs Fred Beach and two children of
Dowagac spent Sunday with relatives
in this village
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mosier are attend
ing the Knights of Pythias conclave in
Detroit this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rouse of Dowa-
giac were guests at the home of |. S
Dewey, Sunday.
f. w Van Antwerp has opened wag.
on, carriage repairing and blacksmith
shop in the Russell building.
Miss Winifred Sanborn returned last
Saturday from Ypsilanti. where she has
been attending school. She will go to
Mt. Pleasant soon, where she has posi-
tion in the schools.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31
GObleville.

Maude Donaldson is visiting friends at
Allegan.
Chester Howard, who has been very
i'll, is recovering.
Mrs G. w. Huff returned home Satur-
day from an extended visit with relatives
in Pennsylvania.
The funeral of Mrs. Milton Brown,
who died last Saturday morning after a
lingering illness, was held Monday at
p. IN. at the Baptist church.
Maggie Donaldson, who has been
spending the vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Donaldson, started
for Sault Ste. Marie, Thursday, to teach
school the coming year.
The funeral of Mrs. Rich Sage, who
died of scarlet fever, was held at Covey
Hill church, Friday at IL a. m. She
leaves husband and son besides other
relatives and friends to mourn her loss.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31
La Wrence.

Mrs. Henry Smith is on the sick list.
The canning factory is short of help.
Bert Whitney was in Chicago last Sat
urday
F. NJ. Gage has accepted a position as
mail clerk.
Miss Cora Wakeman is visiting her
aunt in Charlotte.
Mr.. B. johnson has purchased Leroy
Vests house for S625.
Mrs. Carris, who has been on the sick
list is somewhat improved.
Mrs. Chas. Marshall of Grand Rapids
is visiting her father, L. o. Sweet.
The Baptist Sunday school held
picnic at Reynolds lake, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira d. Loree of Ann
Arbor have been visiting friends here.
The new pavements on our streets are
very much appreciated by the pedes-
trian.
Miss Louise Sutton of Chicago was
the guest of Mrs E. +. Wood, the first of
the week.
Misses Alice aud Helen Rowland have
been visiting friends in Benton Harbor
this week.
]. II. Kelly and Frank Branch and
wife attended the q. A. K. encampment
held in Chicago.
Rev. Sutton from the state of Wash
ington preached at the NJ. f. church,
Sunday evening.
Mrs. Delos Curtis and daughter Fora
of Charlotte visited at H. f. Rowlands
the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burt Northrup and family
have been visiting In w. E. Threshers in
Chicago this week
Twelve carloads of fruit have been
shipped from the Lawrence canning
factory, and still they are busy.
Louise Agrell of Ypsilanti, who has
been visiting friends here, leaves for
Allegan, Saturday, where she will meet
| her mother.
! Rev. Salyer, who has been pastor OF
the Baptist church in this place and al
Hartford for three years, has rendered
MS resignation.
School begins next week with Frank
NJ. Whitney superintendent, Miss Cora
Feather teacher of history and English
Mrs. Lizzie Bidwell, grammar depart
ment; Miss Frances Campbell, interme
diate; Miss Alice l.. Rowland, primary
Rufus Tillou was born in New York in
1910 and died in Lawrence, August 10
1900. He had been a resident of Mich
igan over 40 years. He was engaged in
business in this place for many years
but retired from business life about l.
years ago, on account of i'll health. He
was an estmable citizen and good
neighbor. Funeral services were held
from his late residence Thursday of last
week, conducted by Rev. F. S. Russell.
The true northerner., 1900-08-31

From the State Republican. lansing
Prof. Clinton ID. Smith, In letter to
the secretary Of the Michigan Millers as
sociation, makes this preliminary report
on the passing of the Hessian fly, and
the prospects OF good wheat crop and
of pohtable price for the same:
Agricultural College, Mich.
Aug. IA, 1900.
Dear Sir:-In the matter OF fall wheat
i have to report progress. The Hessian
fly promises 10 get fair start this fall,
although the parasites are reported by
Prof. Petit as becoming common. These
parasites are small flies which lay eggs
in the flax seed stage Of the Hessian fly.
We are not prepared TO make any
prophecy as to how greatly they will hold
their enemy in check next season. With
the intelligent aid of wheat growers,
though, they will be able to make good
crop possible next year.
Our suggestions for the fall campaign
are as follows:
i. Plow the ground as early as posi-
bic, keeping down volunteer wheat and
getting ready good seed bed.
2. Sow narrow strip of wheat early
to allow the insects laying eggs in it.
Plow this strip under when about ready
to SOW, doing the job thoroughly.
3. Sow little later than common,
say not far from September 20 in this
latitude, depending somewhat upon
weather conditions
A. Use little fertilizer of the com
mercial class to give the wheat good
strong start.
>. Get all the farmers in given com
munity TO adopt this method, as no mat
ter how successful a given farmer may
be in getting rid of the fly in the fall, i
his neighbors do not aid in the work, h,
will have the fly in his wheat in The
spring.
g. Advise against sowing rye for a
least three reasons:
Rye is attacked by the fly as well a.
wheat.
Rye, once in the soil, is hard to eradi
cate and will injure succeeding whea
crops seriously.
hye DrlugS a price less ludn wheat ant
the average yield in the state is less thar
that of wheat.
l. Farmers should SOW their usua
acreage of wheat this fall
Because the prices next year will rur
high beyond all reasonable doubt.
Because the fly will probably not bt
as bad again for several years although
this will depend somewhat upon intelli
gent practice on the part of the farmers
Because the rotation generally adopted
ought not to be changed, and wheat i!
peculiarly a Michigan money maker.
Yours respectfully,
CLINTON ID. SMITH.