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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26
PROMOTER cIoYD TRoxEL.
Former Abilene Man Gets Into 81
PasO Papers.

l 16sV IhpeTB.
Now that the building Of the Pana
ma canal is almost an assured fact
American concessiop hunters and
capitalists are focking there to de-
yelop all sorts Of schemes to make
money. G. r. Troxel, who went to
Mexico about the time Grant Gillett
left Abilene, appears in an interview
in an 81 Paso paper and tells Of what
he expects to do at Panama.
Troxel says that for several years
be has represented nne of the strong.
est financial institutions of New York
in Mexico and that he has obtained
many valuable concessions from the
Mexican government for his firm in
the oil regions Of that country. He
is now about to 60 to Panama for the
same company. What be is expected
to do he says that he cannot divulge
but that he is going for the purpose
Of promoting an enterprise "that will
be Of very great advantage to Ameri-
can interests in general"
Cloyd was always good talker and
be seems to have convinced the FL
Paso reporter Of his internationalim. I
portance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26
Enterprise Couple Rloped.

Miss Sophia Eyth and H. y. Free.
man. both Of Enterprise, were mar.
ried yesterday in junction City.
There were some objections made to
the marriage BY the BRIDES parents,
DR.. and Mrs. Eyth, and the young
people decided the matter for them
selves. Mr.. Freeman has been en-
ployed for many years by the ). B.
Ehrsam & Sons Mig. Co., and Is q
very estimable young man. There
will probably be reconciliation and
everybody will be happy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26
STERI9'S
Great OVerCOat Sale
DURING NOVEMBER and DECEMBER.

Mems Dress Overcoas black and OK
lord at--- co. worth S.5'
Mems Black Kersey, fine quality, co. worth 10 o,
Mems fine Oxford, latest STYLE at -1O 90, worth il
Mems fine Black and Oxford Overcoats 1850, worth 100
Mems very latest swell Ryton Overcoas Is co. worth 1900
Young Mems nobbysylsh Overcoats so, ESQ, 1000
Boys overcoas, ages "A to 49,, at SO, $50, 500
Children's Overcoas, ages 8 to II, at
1.75, $50, $50, 500
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

There lie another local footba
game scheduled for next week.
Marriage license: John McDadt
Maria Foye, both Of Vine Creek.
w. D. Fulton Of Talmage is sol
ionsly i'll at the Nationa! hotel.
Geronimo, the famous Apach
chief. has Joined the Methodist churcl
At FL. Sill.
Perry Lifts is painting hand
some sign across the front OF Prender
CASTS store.
Fl. G. Puliver purchased a three
year.old colt yesterday that weighed
1875 pounds.
A Rice county man raised spar
OF mules that sold for $1,000. THAI
tops the Kansas mule market.
The mail carriers on the rural
routes ont OF Abilene have been
granted q holiday on Thanksgiving
day.
The Abilene public school foot
ball team, which played at Chapman
yesterday, was defeated BY q score Of
2S to 0.
North Seventh 10 the most pro-
gressive street In town OF the present
time. Three new houses are being
built there.
Many residences in the sewer
district are being connected with the
sewer before severe freezing weather
comes. 1t Is good idea.
The food did 3 good thing for
the boys-it soaked up lot Of slOughs
30 that the recent rains made ponds
and there is plenty Of skating.
Jim Glenn who moved to salina
from Manchester q year ago and
started 8 grocery store has sold the
store and may come back to Dickin-
son.
The principal cause for taking Of
Two Of the Union Pacific plugs was
hat It was nearly impossible to
handle on . single track the large
,mount Of traffic the road has been
ysttiug.
The ladies' Of the Methodist church
viii give q reception to Miss Edna
Anderson Friday evening ct the home
II Mrs Simon sbooksy. All mem
Dsrs Of the church and Der friends are
cordially invited.
The public library will be moved
bout the first Of next month from lie
,Esssnt location 10 the second door Of
be new buildi1g On Cedar street. ]
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26
Juds. Flaok Win Respond.

Judge John Anderson FIack will
respond to the toast "Tbe Novioesa
81 the banquet which will follow the
ceremonial session Of the Isis TEN
pie, Ancient Order Of the Mystic
Shrine. At salina on Dec. 4. Aiarrs
number Of Ahilsus Shrinss WIN a.
isad the banquet
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26
TEACHERS HAVE MEETING.
County Association Listens to Inter
esting Papers.

The Dickinson County Teachers
association held a melting at the city
hall this afternoon. Many importanl
matters were discussed and an inter.
esting program given. A roll call Of
all the teachers in the county was
made and large number Of Dickin-
sons instructors responded. Superin-
tendent Hall presided at the meeting.
The following was the afternoons
program:
Roll Call Of All Teachers of the County
by Short Quotations.
Music.
"rhe Test" Review of How to Teach"
white, pages 80 to 1Ol. .............
......................M Miss Grace e. Noble
THE Ideal Teacher, ",........ Claude Calkins
Music.
Vocal Music In the Country School,.
....Miss Lille q. Murphy
THE Basis of Discipline" ................
..."........ .......Prof. Homer 8. Myers
Music.
The N. O, K. T A." General Information.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26
ABOUT PEOPLE.

W. s. Swayze was up from Hope.
John Murphy Of Rinehart was |
town.
T. H. Mckay left for Aberdeen
Wash.
j.. A. Banker was in from Soutl
Dickinson.
Thos. Hughes left for California Il
visit relatives.
M. L. Baughey Of Rinehart was al
Abilene visitor.
Postmaster G. N. Hull came ur
from Herington.
Ferd B. Timm OF Rinehart was q
visitor to the city.
J. B. Pray Of Dayton was a pleas.
ant REFLECTOR caller.
Mrs. Orrin Smith went to Man.
chester this morning.
Postmaster James J. Frey Of Enter.
prise was in the city.
J. A. Wilkie went to northwestern
Kansas last night on business.
Robert Teller, leading farmer and
stockman OF Ramona, was In the city.
Mrs. z. G. Holllnger and children
Of Salina returned home this after.
neon.
Miss Mary Gibson Of Manhattan is
visiting Abilene friends and rela-
tives.
Mrs. T. J. Mustard and daughter
Of Talmage were 10 town shopping
today.
Mrs. Arnold Ehrsam and Miss
Laura Hare came up from Enterprise
TO shop.
Mrs. T. Robinson and Mrs. Frank
BOhn Of Solomon were shopping in
Abilene.
Mrs. Frank Sullivan and Mrs. 7.
T. Kelly Of Solomon were trading
here today.
Misses Ella Barrett and Agnes
Of Solomon were here on .
trip.
John Reid, . vstsran Of Wilson
county, came in to visit bic old COM
tade, ". A. Birch.
j. q. Reed. formerly Of woodbins
but new Of DAlhart. Texas. was CALI
az on Abilene friends.
Niles Hughss. who has bsss. sick
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26
Had His Arm Punched.

Guy Mccoy, who runs out Of So
lima on the Lincoln branch OF the
Union Pacific, got bis arm caught
while uncoupling between two engines
the other day and has come home for
a few days lay.off. The injury was
not serious but will prevent him from
returning to work for q short time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab.
lets. All druggists refund the money
II II fails to cure. E. W. Groves sig
nature Is on each box. Csc.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26
WANT SESSION at ABILENE.

he N. OK. T. A." General Information.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26

STERL'S is the place for Overcoats. We
give premium with every Overcoat you buy.
Ask about our 1000 forty-two piece Dinner
Sets FREE!@
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-11-26

The exact date for the removal has
not been fixed but it will probably be
about Dec. LIST.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09

Washington, Nov. 5.-The report OF
the commissioner of education for the
last fiscal year places the total number
of pupils enrolled inc cOmmOl schools
during the year as 15,925,SS7, or over
20 per cent. of the entire popu.a Ion.
The average daily attendance Tor 1902
was 1O,999, 273, being 90 per cent. o.
the total number enrolled.
This is the largest average attend
ance or number enrolled ever reported
in the United States. The average
monthly wages for teachers for 1907
was $40 for males and $40 for females.
Only 1888 teachers out of total OF
439, 1896 are males. The private schools
are tabulated; 1,103,9O1 for elementary
schools and 16S,63S for academies and
other secondary schools.
The total enrolment for the year, in
Guiding public, private and all other
schools, is 1S,OS0,S40. The total mum.
Der universities, colleges and technoIi-
cal schools is 6SS, of which 131 admit
women only; 134 universities and col
leges admit only men to the undergrad
uate department and $50 admit both
men and women. OF the 43 schools OF
technology, q institutions report wom-
en- among their undergraduates.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
TOO MUCH MONEY USED
FOR BUILDING NEW CHURCHES.

Kansas City, Nov. 5.-At the open
ing meeting of the general committee
Of church extension of the Methods.
Episcopal church yesterday the ques-
ton as to whether or not the society
should assist those churches whose
Luiidires cost more than $4,000 was
the principal topi" of discussion. II
was the general opinion of the bish-
OPS and clergymen present that too
much money is loaned to churches
which build PROHIBITIONS buildings.
The afternoon session was taken
up with the reports of the secretary
and treasurer and the appointment of
committees. The year just passed is
said to have been the greatest in the
history OF the board. During the
year 1929 churches were assisted.
The receipts for the year were $685.
500. The treasurer's report shows
that during the year S94.675 were dis
posed of from the loan fund and S97,-
600 have been given TO helpless
churches.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
GEAR THREATENS TO ASSUME
SOLE CHARGE OF MANcHURIA.
DEMANDS MADE ON CHINA
Dismissal of Officials Required to Pre-
vent the Bear from Iording 1t in
the Disputed Territory-Negotia-
tions Still in Progress and Settle
ment Believed Likely.

Toxic, Nov. 5.-heports from Pellin
say that Russia now threatens to as
sumo sole charge of the government
OF Manchuria unless China promptly
dismisses Yum, the taotai of Mukden,
and decapitates another mandarin
who recently pnished disOrderly
bandits in Russian employ. This,
together with the confirmation of the
reports of the re-occupation OF Muk-
den by the Russians and the seizure
of Governor 'Tsang, causes intense in
dignatiou here as not conforming
with Russia's pacific declarations.
London Thinks II All over.
London, Nov. 5.-The Russian-Jap-
anese negotiations have not yet been
completed, but from the dispatches
received yesterday the British gov
eminent believes a satisfactory decis-
ion will very shortly be reached.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
RULERS Of RUSSIA
AND GERMANY MEET

Berlin, Nov. 5.-The court train,
bearing the car, Prince Henry of
Prussia, the grand duke of Hesse,
Count Lamsdorff and the cars suite,
arrived at Wiesbaden from Darmsdat
at 4:3O o'clock yesterday. They were
received by Emperor William, Chan
cellor Won Buelow and a great crowd.
The way 10 the castle was lined with
troops. At o'clock a gala dinner
was given at the castle and last night
the car, emperor and others attended
a gala opera performance.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
BRIEF MESSAGE
TO CONGRESS

Washington, Nov. 5.-President
Roosevelt's message to the extra ses-
sion of congress will not be transmit
ted to that body until Tuesday. The
message is a brief one, containing
about 1000 words, and deals exclu-
sively with the necessity OF Cuban
reciprocity. The first day of the ex-
ira session will be devoted to the Or
ganization OF the two houses.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
"GABE" BOUCK
MAY Be DYING

Oshkosh, Wis, Nov. 5.-Col
"Gabe" Bouck, dean of the Winneba-
go county bar, the most prominent
democrat in this part of the state,
veteran of the civil war and a reput-
ed millionaire, is critically i'll. He is
a native of New York and is 76 years
old A slight cold, aggravated by
weakness, IT has brought him to his
bed and it is feared he may not rise
again. He has represented this dis
trict in congress and on two occa-
sions refused the democratic nomina-
ton for governor of Wisconsin.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09

than last year, while that of potatoes
was considerably increased.
Quite an acreage of sugar beetS
is reported from Dodge, Fond du Lac,
Jefferson, Milwaukee, Ozaukee,
Racine, Rock, Washington and
Waukesha counties. Flax seed is
chiefly raised in Buffalo. Green Lake,
Manitowoc, Pierce, Polk, Racine, st.
Croix and Trempealeau counties. The
acreage of tobacco is slightly greater
than last year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
Quality of Product.
GREAT FIRE LOSS ON
WATER STREET IN TROY

Albany, N. Y, Nov. 4.-Fire on the
Citizens Steamboat line pier at Troy
destroyed six buildings on River
street, including the Western Union
Office, Reynolds furniture store and
the Cluett building. The loss exceeds
81, 100000
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09

ed their entire ticket, except four SUI
pervisOrs. This was the first election
held i'm Hawaii under the new regime.
Rhode Island Goes Democratic.
Newport, r. l., Nov 5.-The demo
Gratis reelected Governor Garvin by
about 5000 plurality.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
NAVAL OFFICER
{ KILLED BY A FALL

Newport, r. l., Nov. 4.-Lieut. Al
bert NJ. Beecher, ordnance officer Of
the battleship Maine, fell from the
forward turret to the handling room,
40 feet, and was fatally injured. He
died in an hour without regaining
consciousness. His home was at
Fort Dodge, Kans.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
RUSSA-JAP
TROUBLE OVER

st. Petersburg, Nov. A rupture
with Japan is now regarded as extreme
ly remote. The negotiations at Toxic
are proceeding without a hitch toward
adjustment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
GROOM SUICIDES;
ESCAPES WEDDING

Philadelphia, Nov. 5.-William War
ron. a newspaper man OF Chester, shot
aLu Killed himself yesterday. He was
to have been married last night and
the guests were AIRING al The intend.
ell brides home when the message an
nouncing his death was received. The
reason Tor the suicide is not definitely
known.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
LABoRERS TO LOSE THROUGH
FAILURE OF ZIMMERMAN.

Milwaukee, Nov. 5.-Baron NJ
Holmes, formerly a prominent lumber
operator in northern Wisconsin, filed
a petition in bankruptcy yesterday.
The liabilities are S35,643; assets
$1OO Holmes operated mainly in the
village of Omega and his debts are
principally for labor
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
Less Wheat Raised.

There has been very decided re-
duction in the acreage OF wheat, even
from last year. The acreage Of rye
is also slightly less. Barley was not
materially changed, while more oats
were sown, especially in the northern
part of the state. The amount OF
land planted TO corn was notably less
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
BROTHERS RESIST ARREST
AND BOTH ARE KILLED.

Ashley, H., Nov. marshal Smith
yesterday shot and seriously wound
ed Charles Knight and his brother
who resisted arrest on a warrant
charging them with alleged connec-
ton with a recent fire.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
STATE CROPS NOT
UP TO THE AVERAGE
COLD AND WET WEATHER sPoILs
FARM RETURNS.
SECRETARY TRUE REPORTS

Complies Data from All the Counties
and Finds That Wisconsin Farmers
Fared Not So Well the Present Sea-
son-Tobacco Pays Well--Potatoes
and Grains Poor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
NUMBER 33.

About 20 preachers will be in attend
ance. Rev. James Beveridge Lee, pas
tor of the Emmanuel church of Milwau-
kee, will be in charge of the meetings.
Complains to Police of Girl.
Kenosha-The chief of police re.
ceived a letter from Leo GOttlelD Of
Chicago, which purports to be a warn
ing to the young men of Kenosha
against falling in love with his sweet
heart, who he declare has basely be-
trayed him.
Stranger Was the Murderer.
Whitehall-Max winkel, sentenced
to life Imprisonment for the murder OF
James Campbell of Arcadia, told the
sheriff that the wounds on Campbells
head were made by a shotgun instead
of by a spade, and that the man who
murdered him was named Johnson, a
stranger, the motive being robbery.
Winkel says that he waited until he
saw Campbell being beaten to death
with the gun, when he became fright
ened and ran away, leaving the murder
er with his victim.
Lunatic Killed by Bull.
Green Bay-Herman Sights, an in
mate of the Brown county insane
asylum, was killed by bull at the
farm. He was 63 years old and was
admitted To the asylum in 1855 in
Oconto county. 1t may be that he
intended to end his life by entering
the pasture where the bull was. He
recently dug two graves for himself.
Boy Testifies in Murder Case.
Stevens Point-Henry SimOns, 10
years of age, and the states most i'm
portant witness in the Harroun MUIR
der case, was on the stand yesterday
morning and testified that he saw
Mrs. Harroun give her husband a cup
containing some liquid, from which
he drank. Harroun then sat down to
supper and q. moment later complain
ed of pains in his head. Mrs. Har-
roun helped him to bed and sent ST.
mons for the neighbors. When he re-
turned Mr.. Harroun was dead.
Manitowoc Man Dead.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Smalley, head
of the ManitOwoc Machine company
and a leading business man of the
city, died very suddenly from heart
failure He was 80 years Of age and
had resided here all his life. He was
formerly associated in the Smalley
Manufacturing company, manufacture
ers of farm machinery, and OF late
years had established the Manitowoc
Machine company. Mrs. Smalley and
daughter are at Chicago and have
been summoned.
BIeeds Himelf to Death.
JeffersOn-Edward Hummel, who
last week attempted 70 kill himself
near Fort Atkinson, was found dead
in the county Jail by Sheriff Held
with his wrist nearly severed and
with a pocket knife lying near him.
He bled to death. His unsuccessful
attempt at suicide last week was the
result of reading of the suicide of
Frank G. Hirth in the palm garden at
Milwaukee.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
Light Potato Crop.

Potatoes, which up to the first OF
September promised well, have since
that time rotted so badly as to make
the crop the lightest harvested in the
state for many years. Even those
being marketed have to be subjected
TO the closest scrutiny. The quality
of those free from rot, is fair. The
only crops that have been excellent
are those of grass and hay, though
considerable trouble was experienced
in securing the latter crop, on account
of rain. A large proportion of the
farmers of the state are interested in
dairying, and to these the abundant
pasturage has brought rich returns.
"The following tables show the
estimated yield per acre of the various
farm crops of the state, and the
quality of the same, 100 representing
a No l product:
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
Madison, Nov. 8.

AduASOLs NV D.
According to the last state crop re-
port of the present, issued yesterday
by John NJ. True, secretary OF the state
board of agriculture, the season now
closed was poorer than the average Tor
returns from the farms. This was due
to the prevalence, almost throughout
the entire summer, OF cold and WEI
weather, inducing prolific and rank
growth of straw in grain crops, with
poor rIpening and much loss by rust
and laying" of the crops, also disas'
trous rotting of the considerably in
creased acreage of potatoes that were
planted this year in Wisconsin. me
report was made from data from a.
the counties.
In the tobacco crop the returns are
good. The average yield per acre was
1850 pounds. III the moderately low
price of s cents per pound were re
ceived the return per acre would oe
$l24, which is more than the average
price of the farming land. The repor'
is as follows:
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
Yield Per Acre.

Wheat (bushels) -. 80. ..16h
Rye (bushels) -. 80. ......17
Barley (bushels) ..... .......34
Oats (bushels) 80. E. ........35
Buckwheat (bushels) .....1S
Corn (bushels) -. -. ......4O
Beans (bushels) go. e. e. ....15
Peas (bushels) -. E. e. 20
Flax seed (bushels) =. =. =. IA
Potatoes (bushels) 80. e.. ....45
Sugar beets (tons) .... ....l2
Tobacco (pounds) 49,. 49,. ..1550
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
JOHNSON SAYS
PROSPERITY WON
LAYS HIS DEFEAT TO DESIRE
FOR NO DISTURBANCE.
HANNA is NOT AMBITIOUS

Victorious Ohio Republican Boss Reit-
crates His Defamation to Be Pres
identiaI Candidate as Result Of I'm
precedented Returns Of election
Republicans Win in Hawaii.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
TAKE UP OLD
PLAN FOR ROAD
LA CROSSE G. SOUTH
EASTERN PROMOTERS MEET.
CONNECT 500 WITH ST. 10.

Company Formed IS Years Ago With
insufficient Capital and Baked by
Marine Bank FaiIure-Appeal in
Bowers Murder Case-Late News
from Around the State.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
Not Pulled Up BY Victory.

Cleveland, Nov. 5.-Senator Hanna
referring to the renewed suggestions
made in various quarters to the effect
that he is the logical republican can
didate for the presidency next year, as
a result of the unprecedented victory
won in Ohio at Tuesdays election,
made this statement last night:
The result OF the election in Ohio
yesterday i'm no wise changes my
opinion in reference to my proposed
candidacy for the presidency, of which
position the public has been fully ad-
vised."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09

Cleveland, Nov. 5.-TOm l. Johnson,
defeated democratic candidate Tor
governor OF Ohio, last night gave out
a statement in which he says the
chief cause Of the result Of the cleo
ton was the successful attempt OF
Senator Hanna TO impress upon the
people of this state that continuance
OF the undisturbed business conditions
demanded his return TO the senate"
He also charges the use Of an unusu-
ally large amount of money by the re-
nuhIicans.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1903-11-09
Less Than Averaae Year.

THE season of 1903 falls below the
average, both in the yield per acre OF
most Wisconsin farm crops, as also
in the quality of product. The cold.
wet weather that has prevailed
throughout the summer, caused too
rank a growth of straw with the small
grains, resulting in damage from lodg-
ing and rust, and rendering the har-
vesting and securing OF the crops eX-
tremely difficult AS a result the
yield per acre is less than that OF
last year and the quality is also in
ferior. This is especially the case
with oats, which were badly shrunken
by rust, and have also been seriously
damaged in the stack. Most of the
grain is light and inferior in feeding
value.
Though in much of the southern
part OF the state no severe frost came
until late in October, even here little
corn is up to the standard, either IN
yield or quality; while in the central
and northern parts of the state, where
killing frost came earlier, condi-
tons are worse. At no time during
the summer was the weather such as
to rapidly develop the crop.