Grand Forks daily herald. (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1914-1916, 1914-09-12
CORN SPECIALIST
IN CITY TODAY
T. A. Erickson, Federal Ex-
pert, Spoke to Boys at
Central School.

Declaring that tho corn plots put
in by tho boys in this section Of the
county are among the best he has
seen any place In the state, was the
statement made by T. A. Erickson,
specialist In boys and girls club work
with the United States department Of
agriculture. who arrived In the city
this morning. Mr., Erickson came
here today to meet the boys in this
section of the county who are inter-
ested in the seed corn movement and
who are taking part In the various
contests. He made q trip to tho vart-
GUS plots and he was astonlshed to see
the wonderful work which has been
done.
Hero From ST. Paul
Mr.. Erickson came here directly
from st. Paul where he was engaged
in exhibiting products at the state
fair. He states that Elmer Latta,
who lives near this city. won three
prizes at the fair. He won in all
$50. He took first. prizes in the
tests. This corr was raised last year
and shown at the fair this fall
Seed Corn Week.
seed corn week. for the state Of
Minnesota, the special days being
September IA to 10. Mr.. Erickson
states that an effort is being made to
have the boys select their seed corn
for next year from the plots this year.
In his way the best results will be
obtained. as varieties suited to this
section will be chosen.
Mr.. Erickson met fifty boys at the
local high school this afternoon and
gave a shor talk to them. Minnesota
has been divided into four sections
and separate contests are being held
In each district as we'll as for the en-
tire state; a $500 cash prize and a
free trip to Washington. ID. c., which
will last n week. will be given to
the winner Of the state contest. Three
sets of special prizes are offered in
each section to the winners of the con
tests. The sweepstakes will be a pair
Of fine registered Duroc Jersey pigs.
TIL first six contestants will each re-
ceive a fine hog and the state offers
several cash prizes. Forty dollars IN
first prize in this section and five
others will receive , smaller sums,
from $40 to SIS.
Mr.. Erickson says that this section
has done exceptionally well in the
contests this year. There are 81 boys
in the club here.
Gives Directions.
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Erickson told the boys how to select
their seed corn, how to dry it, and
take care Of 1t for next year.. They
were advised to store it carefully.
1t is the intention of the state to
interest the boys SO that they will
select more seed corn than they &C
tually need. In this manner they
will be able to sell some Of the seed
and make a little profit out Of the
undertaking. The money will be
made as a result Of their own efforts.
MIR. Erickson plans to hold a little
contest this afternoon and have the
boys select corn. Each hoy brought
n ear of cor to the school today
and the one who makes the best
selection of an ear will be given a
small prize.
Reports Made.
Following the discussion by Mr..
Erickson each boy present gave a re-
port Of the work he has done SO far
this rear, showing the cost and the
results secured.
The various contests which are be-
ing held will be closed as soon as pos
stble. Supt. H.. E. Wolfe and L. H.
Hauter of the high school will Judge
the various plots first and Mr.. Erick-
son will recheck them later.
Mr.. Erickson expects to return to
st. Paul this evening.