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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
HOPE is ABANDONED
Harvester Trust Cannot DC Dissolved
Without Fight.

Washington. April 24.-Hope OF DIS
solving the s1io.00o.ooO Internal onal
Harvester Company without a fight in
the courts has been practically aban-
uoncd. y suit against the corpora.
tion under the Sherman antitrust law
probably Will be filed at Chicago about
Tho middle of next week.
There remains one bare possibility
however. that an agreement may Dc
reached. but those familiar with the
pF"o!cm have lost expectations that
the government and the corporation
VIII bridge the differences as to plan
OF dtsinteEration.
After protractcd conference to-day
attorney General Wickersham, Assist
ant TO the Attorney General Fowler
and counsel for the Harvester Com
phny. who have conducted negotiations
extending over several months de-
clined 70 comment on the situation
Edgar y. Bancroft and John Z. VII
son. representing the corporation. Will
tation with officials there
President Taft was appraised of the
situation at conference with Mcssrs
Wickersham. Fowler and Bancroft. IT
Is understood that he agreed that the
plans for migration so far submit
ted could not be accepted by the gov
eminent
The crux OF the whole difficulty. VI
Is believed, lies in the contention Of
the Harvester Company that the Nc
Corrnick and Deering Companies.
which are subsidiaries. should not be
separated in any scheme of reorCan Ia
ton. The government wanted these
Integral parts made distinct.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
Cruiser Maryland
Pierced by Torpedo

Los Angeles, April cI.--It is re-
ported thnt the United States cruIs-
err Maryland WINS struck last night
by torpedo during torpedo prnc-
tice. The torpedo Is snid to hive
pierced one OF the plates, flooding
compartment. The Maryland is
inside the brcaiSwntcr and Inns n
decided list TO starbonrd
Ii was impossible Inte to-day to
confirm the report. ms apparently.
great secrecy regarding the ncci-
dent wns being maintained.
During the practice yesterday. In
which the torpedo fOtllla and sub
marines fred torpedoes at the
Maryland, tOrpedOes with colInpsi-
bic heads were supposed to he used,
and 1T IL thought that ono with
solid bend was fired by mlstnke.
Men were seen repairing the side
of the NIarylnnd nnd pumps were
working. Captain j. III. EiIicott
wns In command during the day.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
Members Of Allen Clan
Taken to Wytheville
Especial to The Tincs-DI.pntch.I

Especial to The Timcs-Dispntch.J
Wytheyiilc, W., April :i.-F1oyd
Allen and other members OF the
Allen elan were transferred from
the jail I'm HilIsvilIe to-tny to
Wytheviilc. They arrived in sep
nrntc ear attached to No. 13, arrIv-
ing mt 1927 o'clock this evening.
They were met at the station by
Sheriff r. =. Davidson and his depu-
ties and taken Immediately to the
jail In automobiles, where they will
remain until Tuesday morning, when
they will he taken into court to
answer the charge OF killing Judge
Mnssie, Sheriff Webb. Common
wenIth's Attorney Foster. one OF the
Jury which Ind just found Floyd
Allen guilty OF n felony, and n wo-
man who had been sum moned as
witness. The prisoners were we'll
guarded on the trip from ITllIsvilie
to WytheviIle by squad OF 5etec-
lives.
large crowd assembled mt the
depot on the arrival of the train,
hoping to sec the prisoners. The
lateness of the hour and darkness
prevented the qualification of their
curiosity.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
CONVICTION AFFIRMED
Finding of Lower Court In Case of En-
bcZZler Stands.

Trenton. n. j.. April s+.--Thc conv!c-
ton Of stephen Mesan. county collec-
tor of Hudson county. of tho charge
of embczzlinE $4,000 from the county
funds. is affirmed in an opinion filed
in Supreme Court by Justice
Bergen. 1t wac claimed that Egan I'M
lawfully loaned money to Robert IL.
Davis. the Democratic leader of Hud-
son county Davis died without having
returned the money, and Egan's ar
rsst, indictment and conviction follow
cd. He was defended by former Gov
ernor John Franklin Fort.
The afirmance is important. In that
1t sustains the legality of the Ellison
grand jury. which found the indict-
ment against Egan.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
CITY EDITOR KILLED
IsmssInn Thought Too Much Had Ucen
prInted .Abuut TItnnic.

SpokIne. Wasn.. April 2i-E. n.
Eothrock. city Editor OF tho Spokane
Chronicle, was shot and killed to- ia y
in the Chronicle editorial rooms ~
!i.hard Aleck, Russian laborer
Neck first told the police he had
teen ON the Titanic and then that he
ticd there had been too much prin.-
ed aboJ, the disaster" He would ye
tao ether reason for tho crime.
Aleck walked quietly into the Chro;l-
c.' local room and asked for the
edi,'.r AS Rothrock walked toward
him ..lSck drew revolver and shot
him in the breast. Rothrock died
w,thin I'VE minutes.
Tho murderer later told the police
that lie was forty years old and came
to this country four years ago
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
INVITATION ACCEPTED
German Wnrships VIII MIKE visit to
New York.

New York. April 2;.-Omc!al not aca-
;iOn that the squadron OF German war
ships. which is TO Visit American wa
tcrs in June. VIII come TO Ncw YORK
for q few days stay was received by
Mayor Gaynpv to-day through the Ger
man ambassador at Washington. Count
Won Bernstorn. The notlnca tlon was
in reply 10 an Invitation extended by
the Mayor some time ago, the arabassa-
dor stating that ;he German Emperor
AL ordered the squadron 10 call at
Nav York after tho Official visit in
Hampton Roads II is expected that
the squadron Will arrive here juno 5
or 10
TIL officers ana men q tbs squad
ron. the Mayors Office announced TO-
night. Will be appropriately entertained
during their visit her. in Sow YORK
which VIII he official The Mayor prob
ably vii! giv3 Il dinner 10 the o'ticcrs
of The squadron. lie will anp5'n, . re-
ception committee IN i few days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
LEAVES ALL TO HIS WIDOW
William NJ. Infrnn Had Estntc Valued

New York. April 2l.--The estate OF
William NJ. Laffan, publisher OF the
New York Sun. who died November
10. 1909. is valued at sl,6so.555 In the
report OF the appraiser. fled to-day.
The estate is left to the widow. Mrs.
Georgiana T. Laffan. who is also the
sole eXecutr!X.
The bulk of the estate is composed
of 2l6 shares of the Sun Printing and
Publishing Company OF n par value OF
$1,000 each. The stock is appraised at
$4,000 a share. or total of S1.ia0, 400.
Eighteen hundred shares of the Lam
stou Monotype Machine Company. par
value, $50. are appraised at s32.400.
One thousand shares OF stock in col
onization and mining companies are
listed as having no value.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
PLEADS NOT GUILTY
"BiG Lem Strosncidcr Is irraiEncd OF
Mirc-TnppinE Chnrgc.

not guilty was entered by James Stros-
ncidcr when arraiSned before Judge
Sandcrson In the Superior Criminal
Court to-day on an indictment charg
ing him with conspiracy TO defraud
Samuel Butler. of this city. out of
$500 In AN alleged tapping
same. Strosnei1er known to sporting
men as Big Lem was held in Sl0.-
900 bail. The date for trial was not
announced.
Strosncider was arrested May 81.
1910. on AN indictment charging him
with being an accessory before the
fact of the larceny committed by Geo.
w. Coleman. the defaulting bookkeep-
of Cambridge. StrosncidcY furnished
cash bail to the amount of $4,000. No
further proceedings have been taken
III the cnSe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
ACCUSED OF CHECK FRAUDS
j. l.. Huston, Alleged Member of Gang
Is Under Arrest.

Cincinnati. O.. April All. l.. Hns-
ton, OF Chicago, said to be q member
of n gang that has perpetrated check
frauds aggreGatins $4,000. in the Md
die West. was arrested here to-day.
He Is charged with having forged
checks for $4,000 on the Fort Dearborn
Bank and for Ss2S on the Northern
Trust Company, both OF Chicago
According to the police. the gang
consisted of four persons JaT-s r.
Keener another member, Is said to
have been indicted in Columbus. O..
and IS now under arrest in Mans
heid, O. Two DER men are said to
be under surveillance.
In addition to the charges prefer
red in chicago. Huston and keener
are said to be wanted Mt Marion. Iron
ton u. and nthcr CilLes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
EXECUTIONS REFORMED
Prisoners Now Chluroiormcd rsforc
Being Sha.

Shanghai. China, ..pE.!. gi.--In con
and otGers al kashinG. in the Province
OF CHeh- lang. the republicans have
effected a notable reform The pes
sons condemned to death are now rirst
cnloroformed and then shot II IS uE-
derstood that this IS done In order
10 avoid unnecessary suffering. due
TO the bad shooting o: the eNect;.oneT.
have arranged for an Independent loan
OF a,03o.000 taels approximately ST.
100000 for the payment OF troops
through a German firm. 'fhe Chinese
Chamber OF Commerce is acting as
guarcntor.
Further efforts TO arrange loan
OF 10000. 900 tacls approximately So
000,000) from the same source are
proceeding.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
MEAT LAWS VIOLATED
Charges Arc Filed Against Solicitor
NcCnbc and Chief Melvin.

Washington, April o+.-Charges that
Solicitor McCabe, of the Department
OF Agriculture. and Chief 4. D. Melvin,
of the Bureau of Animal Industry.
have knowingly permitted meat pack.
era to defraud the public by nullify-
ing the letter and spirit OF the meat
Inspection law. are confirmed in q res
olution by Representative Nelson, OF
Wisconsin, introduced to-day. asking
for an investigation by Congress-
Representative Nelson charges that
the meat packers are violating the
meat inspection law and that officials
of the Department of Agriculture have
helped them to do it. He declares that
the government stamp inspected and
passed" is no longer a guarantee OF
the product
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
ROYAL OAK IN CENTRAL PARK
Successor to Que Planted in 1850 by
King of England.

New York. April 2i.---A royal Eng
lish oak tree has been set out in Cen
trail Park as the official successor of
the one planted by the late King Ed
ward VII when he visited the United
States in 1860.
The Kings tree died in 1905 after
twentyyear attempt by the park
authorities to nurse il out of persist
ent III health. The new tree is "A per-
feet specimen, about iiftcen years old,
snd destined 10 become one OF the
largest and most perfectly formed trees
in Tic park. ITS location is within a
stones throw OF white oak Sc; out
h.. MMsh.nuton living.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
NO MONUMENTS TO IDEALS
United States builds Its Statues ia
Individuals,

Washington. April 24.--Gutzon Bor-
elum, the SCULPTOR told tho Iou 50
Committee on Foreign Affairs to-day
that tho United States mad no monu-
ments to ideals: that its monuments
We're devoted 10 individuals. the single
exception. no said. being the statue
Of Liberty In New York harhor, "A for
eisn sift TO the United States.
Nj Borglum. Alton Il. Parker. HOY
ard -. 1iadley, Stewart l.. Wood.oid
and others appeared before both the
senate and House Committees on For
clsn Affairs In favor OF n bill COR Il
comm 6: ion to plan centenary cole
bration of the treaty OF Client in 1915.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
MORGAN VIEWS RESTORATION
Notable Work on ST. Seppi Cathedral
Mt Venice RcveaIeI.

Venice Italy. April Elm the pres.
ence OF ]. Pierpont Morgan, the seat
folding which has hitherto covered
the northwest corner of the cathedral
known as ST. Alphi has been removed
so that its marveloHsly perfect work
of restoration may be displayed to-
morrow when the Campanile is unycI-
ed.
This corner of tho cathedra, has
been thoroughly repaired, new foun-
dations having been put In and its
antique walls restored
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
AGREES TO CANCEL LOAN
Chinese Premier submits to Demands
of Foreign Niniaters

Pekins, April 2i.--Premier Tang
Shao vi has practically agreed to the
demands of the ministers OF the Unit
ed states. Great Britain, Germany and
France for the cancellation of the ar
rangement with the Belgian syndi-
cate for a loan.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
VERDICT OF MANSLAUGHTER
Mrs. Anna EiIduG Found Guilty OF
Killing Her Husband.

Davenport. Ia. April 24.-Mrs. Anna
Kilduf. charged with numbering her
husband, John Iiilduf. was found gull.
~ OF manslaughter by Jury to-day
resulting In a disagreement.
Kildun and his vito had not been
living together. and II was charged
that the woman went TO the place
where her husband was working and
shot him. She gave herself up at
once
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
GRANT FUNERAL FRIDAY
After Services on Governors lslnnd
Body to BE Tnkcn to Wcst Point.

New York. April @i.-The funeral
OF Majcr-Gencral Frederick Dent Grant
Will be held Friday morning. The
military services will be In the Chapel
of st. Cornelius, the Centurion on
Governors Island. at half-past 10. At
ter the services the body will be es-
corted by the Third Battalion, Second
Infantry, to West Point for burial.
Princess Cantacuzene. daughter OF
the late Genera Grant. reached
here to-day on the steamship Kaiser
Wilhelm H., to attend the funeral of
her father
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
CHINESE. CRUISER FINISHED
Itrst to be Built In This Country
RcndN for Launching.

Philadelphia. April 24.-rhe first
Chinese war vessel ever built in the
United states. the Eel Hung. is ready
for launching at the yard OF the New
York Sh!pbuiiding Company. at Cam
den. y. j.. IN the Della ware River. The
vessel Will take Its initial plung, on
day 10 be set by the Chinese govern
ilent
The Eel Hung Is steel armored
vessel. $50 feet long. and is expected TO
have speed OF twenty knots an hour.
Two other cruisers similar to the Eel
Hung are being built in England.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
R0BS SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Prisoner Hnd Just Been Released, and
LIZ AEnin CAPTURED.

international Falls. Mimi. April "a
The sheriff's office here was robbed
last night by Edward Connolly, who
was released from the county Jail yes.
terday afternoon, after serving n sen
tence of twenty da' = for attempted
burglary at Ray. MINI. Connell,:
broke into the Office OF Sheriff Forrcr.
in the courthouse. and stole about 5000
and several watches. knives. etc. be-
longing TO prisoners. Connolly was
captured to-day and again locked up
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
OLD OPERATOR DEAD
Maurice Brick Was Famous for Fine
PenmnnsIIp.

Washington. April a4.-Maurice
Brick. for forty, years n telegraph on
orator. and who in the seventies work.
ed IN the New York offices of the Asso-
ciated Press. died at his home here
from heart disease. Brick was
known for his fine penmanship. cspe-
cially In the days before typewriters
were used In telegraph business He
had served in many, cities as n press
operator. was hfty-nine years old ana
O native OF New Jersey.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25
AMENDMENT DEFEATED
Massachusetts Votes Against Initiative
and Referendum.

Boston. Mass. April ei.--An article
Of amendment In the Constitution pro-
viding for the initiative and referen-
dunn in Massachusetts WAS defeated in
The House OF Representatives. The
rote, 1873 10 so. in favor of tbs article
vas less than the necessary two-thirds
nln iority.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-25

Continued on Third Page)
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-06
lIBERTYVlLLE.

Mrs. f. C. Goughnor Of Alerton, a.
.nd Miss Lizzie Downward OF Stockport,
event Monday at the John Coleman
home. o,.,,h. Hahr
10 visiting at the Stephen Boyd nome.
The meetings closed Sunday nlsht q,
tho MI. Zion church. They were Wen
attended and several conversions are
reported. .,,c,ness caller in
ote Irs n. D, Davis visited relatives in
Ottumwa last week. ,,,,, -
Ravmond ireland and Mrs. Palmer OF
+ha Mission Of Fairfield conducted the
services at the M. E. church SUNDAY
night. Dra,,oa visited last
week in Brighton. ,,;,an
w" NJ and Mrs. G. Vaught and children
snsn r sunday at the Will Allison
home near Fairfield. ;,,.,,,,;,,o
Miss Mabel Burnaugh or LloertyVtile
,nd Robert P. Lux of Crawford, Neor.'
.vare married Monday evening IN talr-
ssld nv Rev. Osborn. They Will make
thair home near Crawford, Nebr, on
Mrs Frank Byran returned TO her
home in Lansing. Mich, last sunday
.fterta few weeks visit at the nome OF
bar mother Mrs. M. j. Brown.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-06

to indicate good yield are size, shape,
solidity and weight Of ear, depth of
kernel, size of germ, fitness Of tip,
Of kernel, etc.
2. Will it mature; i. e., will it
ripen, not only this year, but every
year in the region or district in
which it is grown or entered for
show? Immaturity will be indicated
by too large an ear, too deep kerr
mel, sappiness, chafiness, dull,
starchy appearance, etc.
3. Will it grow; i. e., will 1t ger
inmate, giving strong, vigorous
plants which will stand unfavorabfs
conditions in the spring and summer?
Indications of good vitality are clear,
clean, bright, smooth, horny kernels
with large chits or hearts. It Is bad
sign to And germ pasty or cheesy
in appearance or of a yellow or dark
color. The best way to settle vitality
is to test few kernels from each
ear in advance Of show.
4. Does it show improvement?
Has it years Of careful selection or
breeding behind It? Will it repro
duce uniformly in type, in time Of
maturity, in size and shape of both
ears and kernels?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-06
TEST FORAGE CROP SEEDS.

The pure seed law in Iowa has
brought about an improvement in the
quality Of seeds sold, but it is still
important for Iowa farmers to test
the quality of clover and other forage
crop seeds they SOW. Tests made at
the Iowa Agricultural Experiment.
station since the law was passed.
show that impurities are still found,
though not in so large proportion,
as formerly. - '....
An analysis Of seeds may be made
at home with few such simple in
struments as hand magnifying
glass and toothpick. It takes some
patience, but it is worth while to find
out if the seed to be used is pure.
Take small portions Of seed from
different parts of a considerable heap
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-06

extended visit at the home of her son
Fred Saville.
Miss Lula Worrall was out of school
Friday afternoon, suffering with tom
silitis.
Mrs. Lois Johnson of Frederic has
been here for the past week caring for
her mother Mrs. M. A. Akers who is
i'll. --..
John Blackwood who has been IN
Ill health for some time, died Thursday
afternoon. Funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon from the residence
at 2 p. m.
Lincoln Lee, VIM. Hankins and Chas.
Garrett were business callers in Abba
Thursday.
Mrs. w. Williams and baby who
have had the grip are improving.
Miss Geneva Shaver went to Of
tumwa this week to enter business col
lege
Mrs. Clara Carmen of Dudley%i is
spending the week with her daughter
Mrs. Joe Akers.
Mrs. Grant Bolibaugh went to Oska-
loosa Thursday to attend the demon
stration Of domestic science which is
being illustrated there.
w. s. Keller was in Oskaloosa on
business Thursday. $50"
The o. 0. F. lodge gave one of their
popular banquets Wednesday evening.
About two hundred persons were pres
ent who during the first part Of the
evening enjoyed listening to program.
Those assisting in the music were
Mesdames Sipes and Holloway, Misses
Lille Lore, Paul Fields, Miss Crisswell,
Lulu Worrall and Edith Saville. A. Laf-
ferty favored the crowd with recita-
ton and Ralph Hayes gave an interest
ing talk, Shortly after the program,
which was given in the Masonic hall,
the crowd repaired to the l. O. 0. +.
hall where two course luncheon was
enjoyed. The remainder Of the evening
was spent in social way.
Alfred Keller was out of school last
week on account Of illness.
The Reliable society was entertained
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. G. E. Stephenson The hostesses
were Mrs. Stephenson and Mrs. Koontz.
After the devotional services Miss
Pearl Fields played piano solo, Do
nestle science, which the society is
studying this winter was then dis
cussed. Interesting papers were read by
Mesdames Stephenson, Smith and
Hatchitt Subjects Glasses of Food"
Preparation Of Food" and Value of
Food" Mrs. T. A. OFT then gave a
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-06
EDDYVlLLE.

Harry Morris, the little son OF Mr..
and Mrs. John Morris is sick this week
Mrs Dave Templeton of Hamilton is
here visiting her brother-in-laW Wes-
ley Donegan. ,,,,,i,+or snent
Dolph Templeton of Hamilton spent
Thursday with Mr.. ana MIS-. w. H.
Hayes. -, -, =
sick list this week. ...
Frank Hart Of Mystic came home on
Friday TO spent week or ten days
with his mother Mrs. Mr.. Hart.
W. A. Roberts who hassbeen SICK Tor
a few days is somewhat improved.
Mrs. Laura Dible and daughters
cola and Mrs. Minnie Shreeves and
granddaughter Merle Shreeves are Wis
ting at the home of the formers sister
Mrs, Joe Johnson in the country
Mrs Jane Saville Is here making an
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-06

I desire to announce my candidacy
for the nomination on the republican
ticket for the office of representative
for Wapello county in the thirty-ifth
general assembly, subject tS the June
primary. Frank Shame
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-06
Republican
Primary Announcements.

To the Republican Voters of WapeIlt
County.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-06

The twenty first anniversary BANQUET
of the K. of P. lodge was given Monday
evening. Plates were laid for sixty.
Invita- tons have been issued for the
wedding of Miss Martha Hays and
Clarence Linden on Tuesday evening.
February at Elmhurst, the home Of
the bride at Burlington Iowa. Mr..
Linder is son of w. V. Under and
was raised here. having gone to Bur.
lington few years ago.
: W. Y. Under, R.. S. Johnson, and E.
E. Livess, trustees of LibertyviIle
township went to Monmouth. Ill, on
business Monday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-06

of the seed to be tested so as to get
a representative sample. When a
teaspoonful has been taken, an equiv
alent of about grams, pour the
whole sample on a smooth white sur
face and with the toothpick or other
slender instrument and the hand
magnifying glass sort out the clean
seed from the weed seed. Then sort
out the weed seeds and you can get
an idea Of the variety and amount
of impurities. If there is any con-
siderable amount, send a sample to
the Iowa Experiment Station for
further testing. The station will do
it without charge. "
The illustration above shows tho
commoner varieties of!weed seeds
found in red clover and other seeds.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-06
SOME RULES FOR JUDGING CORN

The man who is about to exhibit
his best ten or forty or one hundred
ears of corn ought to know how to
judge it as we'll as the man who is
to pass on it at the show. That is no
easy task, because it requires great
deal Of study and experience. Pro-
lessor D. G. Holden Of Iowa State
College says that there are four
fundamental questions which the ex-
hibitor must ask himself when he Sc
lects his corn for show or seed, and
they are these: @
1. Will the corn yield, will it pro-
duce, has it constitution, vigor, hardi-
ness? Among the things which go
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-06

vocal solo after which two course
luncheon was served. About forty per-,
sons were in attendance. --'
Miss Minta Mater arrived home on
Thursday from Lincoln, Nebr., where
she has been attending an S. D. A.
meeting.
Miss La Rue Carmen has been out Of
school this week on account of the
grip. ~ @