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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-08

Al RyANI women Hno II easier or petter 70
M sprinkle freshly laundered clothes
from q bottle than with the hand
SA There are perforated aluminium tops
with cork bottoms to mt in almost
any large bottle to be had for tnn cents each.
but cork notched lengthwise will answer the
same purpose
Crepe tissue paper or brown tissue In rolls
or packages is a most practical addition TO
the kitchen supplies. for 1t can be used In nn-
merous ways to save labor and keep grease
from ciogging waste pipes Dinner plates may
be rubbed almost clean with the paper before
being put into the dishpan and the last coffee
grounds wiped from the pot before it is wash
leaves no traces Of lint.
Al efrectual A. many cleaning devices for
method OF using piece OF common sheet zinc
In . pan OF water in which have been disso)v-
ed tablespoonful OF salt and the Same guam
ttty Of bicarbonate OF soda (baking soda)
Each article TO be cleaned must touch the
zinc and be wholly immersed or else only that
part which Is under the water win become
bright. The process IL instantaneous. The
solution may be used over and over while 1t
10 atrong, and the zinc must be thoroughly
scrubbed and clean In order that the ga1yanfc
action will take place
Cold meat left-overs, 10 unappetzing to
many. may be prepared IN dishes that Will
prove among the choicest on tho family menu.
One Of these Il Bsef Rissoies
10 make them chop cold roast beef and
season with salt pepper and kitchen bouquet.
Mako Some piain pastry dough. roll II thin and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-08

vss...~4 s.r.ssso DRIES are an Indispensable
"A feature OF this seasons modish
gowns adding IA much or a. little
414 cost a. the wearer Ia willing to pay
for. First OF MI come the innuinera-
ble nimy VISITS ana guimpes. frills and piait-
mrs which are scparahIe from the dress most
frequently. Al they need to he cleaned or re-
Dlacsd % often. 6caiiopod and embroidered
lot guimpes ana vcstees are among the
shcicest ana daintiost belongings possible Tor
The clsver neediewoman to make 1t mere
traction 81 the cost Of the ready made article
vest. and girdles OF rich hrocades add tell
ng bright note to sonbre suits. and may also
10 made easily from choice bits Of old naatc-
dals rich tapestries and the exquisite new
embossed. hroeaded and prineed ribbons. Quite
ID important too. are small flowers fruits.
rarlands, wreaths and even buckles fashioned
II hand -nado ribbon blossoms and bits Of
nix They arc very dainty and effective a.
trimmings Of lace and net gowns, Soft sasfss
ire secn on French frocks with q circle Of
puds Ia the knot at the bolt and another bunch
caught ia tho end, Berries and small apples
with q stem and q leaf Or two or are~worn on
SNme Of the smartcst soft velvet and plush
Aats
The illustration above shows . full blown
,foso made OF pink satin ribbon With artificial
leaves. ! carnation flower and bud from RIB
Son cut III sharp points to resemble tho nat
nral blossnsu and the sections az rose IN the
proocss cf making. The nne wire for stema
MAY D. bought on spoois At any "notion"
counter and green caiyxes may Be bouGht
where pap4r n0wer materials aro sofa when
sasy ars preferred - ribbon.
Th4 &inie&k roseG ~ n0EhAns the simplest ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-08
Parsnip Croquettes.

Boil one pound Of parsnips and press then
through a sieve or mash until they ars smoothS
Pour one-half cupful OF boiling milk over hAlk
pound OF breadcrumhs and the parsnip pastAs
one ounce OF butter, teaspoonful Of gT4ea4s
cheese the beaten yolks OK two eggs ana Gsf0M
drops Of lemon juice. Mix thoroughly and Form
into balls Roll each In the beaten white u ~
egg then in breadcrumhs, and cook tn dsep fRks
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-08
Stuffed Eggs.

Chop very fne one pickle. one green peppN1sHs
a little parsley and onion Rub the yolk1 III
half a dozen hard boiled eggs with the vA&9&S
table and add tablespoonful Of anchoviea S04z
sardines. Moisten the ingredients with = lttl6&
French salad dressing. Fill the halves Of kh&@
whites Of eggs with the mixture and serve
them cold on crisp leaves Or lettuce. NSS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-08
Butter curls.

Butter curis are a newer form Ia when nj
serve butter than balls. They are made WttN
. steel knife turned ~ on the end M
hoois and corrugated on ono bfae- Fr01M Nh
cake Of butter In q pan of leo Wafcr dFaN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-08
-NOlkt and Chiffon with JET
Useful Hints For House and Larder.

cut into four inch squares. In each place some
OF the prepared beef fold one edge over. likes
q turnover. drop in deep fat and fry.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-08


: The jaunty boiero {7T6ll Is the latest
type OF short jacket which sunercedes all
longer garments In suit models. 1t IL
loosely hung and therefore simple to copy
with the pattern for a guide. Blue and
black brocade is the rich looking material.
set of with collar and cuffs of fox.
Moire Is extremely stylish, not alone in
silk. as used In Hague blue color for
the illustration on the right. but also IN
short nap plush and velour for day and
evening dress wraps and for trimming
The skirt 1855 is a peg-top with grace
full drapery at the knee. caught with q Jet
pendant. The gathered blouse II of net
with pink satin ribbon cross binding
yelled with blue chiffon. The peplnn
gtrdle with pointed front pieces Is snap
ny adjunct, suitable for many
other kinds of less dreeSy
gowns. Each number OF all
the patterns described on this
page Ii is cents.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-08

fancy dress so far as fabrics are eonceIns
for the winter AFTER long yea
when
n possible more beautiful ana more
costumng than ever as
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-08
1860 1856

ANY women find II easier or better to
sprinkle freshly laundered clothes
from q bottle than with the hand.
There are perforated aluminium tops
hnffnxnr "a Hf In alranuf
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-08

dresses the tier skirt Is popular and
attractive soo2 the compose suit the French
distinguish combination favored particularly by
well American metropolis Any appro-
pirate fancy blouse Satin souple is soft silk
skirt illustrated with plain foundation
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-03-08

loom
On the other
enh OF
cdorn
middle
bus
ardsofn
silhouette with out
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-02-13
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS.

NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS.
In the District Court Of the United
States for the Northern District OF
Mississippi.-In Bankruptcy.
In the Matter Of Antoon & Company,
Bankrupt-ln Bankruptcy,
To the creditors Of Antoon & Company
of Greenwood in the county Of
Lef1ore and district afore said---a
bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on the
23rd day Of January A. D. 1914, the
said ANTON q Company was duly adj
Indicated bankrupt; andthe firstmeeting
Of his creditors will be held at Gardner
4 Whitungton's Office in Greenwood,
Mississippi, on the 10Th day of Feb,
A. d., 1914, at II O'Clock in the fore
noon, at which time the said creditors
may attend, prove their claims, ap-
point q trustee, examine the bankrupt,
and transact such other business as
may properly come before said meet
ing. Bankrupt is notified to be present.
J.. d. MAGRUDER,
Feb. 4, 1914. REFEREE IN BANKRUPTCY
fEif aF4tt - A
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-02-13
ROSE MAID" FED. 10.

One Of the most attractive Of
eriBgs OF the season will be the
fecent Verbs lie ell r light OBJ
Ira success, '"Tn Rose Maid til t
5 announced for lis first perform
hnce here on Thureday, Feb'y 10,
|ht the Greenwood Theatre. Last
Seasons three "R e Maid" COM
|panies have beo7l taken over en-
|tireIy by Frank G. Payna, oae OF
The best known If the young pro-
'ducing managers III New York
aud be has Wisely decided that a
success Of the clihre Of The
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-02-13
CHANCERY SUMMONS.

The state OF MISSISSIPPI
To Addie Redfeld, whose post office
address is unknown:
You r commanded to appear be-
fore the Chancery Court Of the County
of Lefiore, in said State, on the Fourth
Monday of March. A. D., 1914, to de-
fend the suit in said Court of Emmett
Redfeld, wherein you are a Defendant.
This 9Th day of February, A. D.,
1914. Seal. A. r. BEW, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-02-13

Rose Maid" should be presented
with only one company and with
the best production and cast that
can be selected. Mr.. Payne was
assnciatzd with Henry W, Saw
ages largest productions for sew
en- y ars and was general mana
ger for all the Werba-LuesehGr
enterprises until he assumed con-
f'ol Of this Latest success. THE
Rose Maid" will have his IRIS al
attention throughout its second
annual tour which in itself Is 4
guarantee that the company will
be one Of the best sent out Of
New York.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-02-13
CITATION.
State of Mississippi.

To Sarah Taylor, whose post office ad.
dress is unknown:
You are commanded to appear before
the C~hancery Court of the. county of Le-
fore in said State, on the Fourth Mon
day of March, A. d. 1914, to defend
the suit in said Court Of Cassie Taylor,
wherein you are the defendant.
This Both day Of January, 1914.
Seal. A. r. BEW, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-02-13
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF CREDITORS

In the District Court Of the United States for the
Northern District Of Mississippi, In Bank.
ruptcy.
In the matter Of McGinnis and Company,
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
To the Creditors Of McGinnis and Company Of
Greenwood, In the County Of Lehore. and dis
trict aforesaid, q bankrupt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the 18th day Of
January, A. D.. 1914, the said McGinnis &
Company was duly adiudicsted bankrupt: and
the first meeting Of his creditors will be held at
Monroe MeClurg's Office in Greenwood, Miss, on
the 18th day Of February. A. D., 1914, at 2 o'clock
in the afternoon. at which time the said creditors
may attend, prove their claims. appoint . trustee,
examine the bankrupt. and transact such other
business ~ may properly come before said meet
ing. Bankrupt 10 notified to be present.
J. D. MAGRUDER,
February 4th. 1914. Referee In Bankruptcy.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-02-13
COUNTY DELINQUENT LAND TAX LIST

In obedience to the requirements Of Section 4&S Chapte9 1919, Acts 1905,
of Mississippi will sell st public oatcry, at the south door of he Court House
of Lehore county, in the City OF Greenwood, Mississippi, between the hours
prescribed by law, commencing on MONDAY. APRIL T. 1911 and ,m tw 3iv
until said lands are disposed of TO the highest bidder orcasng f Of the f,4ew~r
.so@s situated ia said county, or 70 much thereof a. may be necessary 10 ma,s
Il, a0onnt :: ra,es due thereon for the fiscal year, 1914 snI other years. end
all costs:
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-02-13
FOR SALE.

Bran new Ford Touring Car.
Two extra outer castings and extra
inner tubes, two sets chains.
Presto Lite" tank, etc, all for
$500. Apply at this Office.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1914-02-13
DON'T YNu L"LIEVE IT?

Some say that cNroEic constipation
cannot be cured. Don't Won hriteve 1t.
Chamberlain Tables have cured ctr
ers--why no. you? They coss only a
quarter. For sale by all dealers.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-09-02
Matrons Club.

The Matrons club met at the
home of Mrs. J. E. Turner Tues
day afternoon, and a few hours
were richly enjoyed. The home
was beautifully decorated with
potted plants and roses. Innocent
games was the pastime, Mrs. Wells
made the highest score in forty
two. Delicious and dainty re-
freshments were served, consist
ing of salad and ice courses,
which were served by Mrs. Tur-
ner and her daughter, Martha.
The out. of-town guests at the
party were Mrs. Hewlett Wells,
of Shellman, Mrs. Maggie Dean
Morris, of Palmetto, and others
enjoying Mrs. Turner's hospitali-
ty were Mesdames Jas. L. Nc
Carly, J. L. Frazer, j. A. Muir
ply, Davies. J. l.. Pittman, ].
G. Ligeour, Tom Griffin, A. B,
Cook, E. A. Russell and G. E.
Kicker,
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-09-02
A Public Asset

When clouds obscure the financial skies business man
Turns 10 MS bank for and
VIII" has had the foresight to the early through
qualnance and mutual understanding with his bank encour
agement in dark hours.
The First National Bank strong public asset It helps to
preserve financial equilibrium this country cooperation
not or the eW but available to all who wish improve their
prospects, From helpful influences radate in times of stress as
we'll as when prosperity is at it's fullest height
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-09-02

Mrs. j. G. Holder has been
called to Pelham, on account of
the serious illness of her mother.
Call Bryant & Son when in need
of Building Material of any kind
Also Coal and Wool. Prices ALWAYS
right. Phone 100. 65-tf
Miss Mamie Fluff, of Ocills,
spent last night with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Huff.
Miss Libbie DeLoach of Talbot
ton, is the guest of Miss Bessie
Huff this week.
For Rent:-Seven room resi-
dence and Garage, No. sos South
Lee Street. Apply P. F. Clark.
11O2 Healy Building, Atlanta, Ga.
The little baby daughter, of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Ewing, south
east of town, died this morning.
The funeral takes place tomor-
row morning at II o'clock and
the interment at what is known
as the John Mcmillan grave yard.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-09-02
Lee Kerniker Passes Away.

Mr.. Lee Kerniker, jailor, died
in his room at the Sheriff's apart
ments of the county jail last night,
after an illness of two weeks. He
was in his SIND year.
Lee Kerniker came to Fitzger.
aid in early colony days from Co
lumbus, Ca, and had been en-
ployed by various firms in this
city as bookkeeper, having years
ago graduated from a college in
New York. He was an assuming
man and faithful to his EMPLOYERS.
Sheriff Fountain this morning
wired the chief of police of Colum-
bus to notify Lees father. This
was done, and later on Sheriff
Fountain received word to hold
and prepare body for shipment,
which has been done. If Lees
relatives do not come and claim
the body tomorrow, the remains
will be laid away to rest in Ever
green cemetary.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-09-02
Special Sermon To
The Rail Road Men
Central Methodist Church

Central Methodist Church
On next Sunday evening at 7:45
o'clock the pastor of the Central
Methodist Church will preach a
sermon to Rail Road men an their
families. The subject of the SER
mon will be The Redemption of
Our City" being a plea for the
complete and permanent deliver
ance of our city from the Liquor
traffic and its related evils.
While primarily for railroad
men on account of the splendid
part played by them in the first
movement on election day in the
desired direction, the sermon is
also for all who want safe town
for our children to grow up in and
who mean, whatever their past
alignment, topull together for the
desired end.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-09-02

Though the war is on-we have
shut our ears to wartime prices.
You get what you want of the
very best to eat at lowest cost.
Get coupons. L. O. Tisdel "a
An electric railroad in Pennsyl-
vania has adopted cars that may
be used either for freight or pas
sengers, the seats folding against
the sides.
For Rent-The second floor of
my residence to desirable parties.
All modern conveniences, APP
ply to Mrs. T. L. Griner 8O4
South Main, if.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-09-02

Miss Mary Powers has returned
home from an extended visit to
friends and relatives at different
points.
For Rent--Two unfurnished rooms
close in to desirable parties, suit
able for light house keeping. APP
ply at 211 East Jessamine St. at.
Mr.. H. CARRIER, the Surprise
Store manager arrived home YES
terday from the eastern markets
where he purchased an immense
stock of fall and winter goods.
Ladies' Don't forget t h a t
,,OUR MUTUAL GIRL" will be
at the GRAND" every Saturday
Matinee a \ d Night. Children
free at Matinee. ct.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-09-02

SimOns Bros give free, a
bottle Of Ink, a ruler, a Sc
pencil, a pair of Sling shot
rubbers, or an eraser with
each SC School tablet all this
week. ct.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-09-02

Mrs. q. E. Kent and children
left Saturday for a visit to relatives
in Birmingham, Ala.
For RENT-Five room stone
cottage, 1923 N. Main. All house
hold goods for sale. Apply to
DR.. D. T. Thompson, Empire
Annex. a-31-1m
DR.. and Mrs. e, A. Holtzen-
dorf and daughter, Miss Gladys,
returned home yesterday, after
visit with relatives in Chicago and
sightseeing at other points.
Miss Cora Harrell has returned
home from Douglas where she has
been attending college for the
past year, and has resigned her
position which she held since her
graduation in that city.
WANT ADS AND ALL OTHER ADVER,
EASEMENTS good for VOTES IN THE
FITZGERALD MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
CONTEST at The LEADER ENTER PRISE
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-09-02
Labor Day is September 7th.

hoOOA LAY 10 DSpCSIDUSI lGu.
Dry salt will polish freshly
washed lamp chimneys.
The Grand announces" 'Our
Mutual Girls" For every Satur-
day Matinee and Night. ct.
Mr.. Abbott Wooten of Atlanta
is the guest of his sister, Mrs.
'Chas; E. Brewer.
Stop that acknowledgements
talking and get busy doing some
hing.-Albany Herald.
Fancy peaches, oranges, grapes
and bananas at Tisdel's. Get
contest coupons. Ga
Judge and Mrs. l.. Kennedy are
y home from their visit with friends
and relatives in Virginia.
Mr.. Edgar Patterson is home
e from his Pennsylvania visit, where
he spent the summer.
Tisdel's Grocery sells the best
Eatables at economical prices.
Call for contest coupons. ga
Mr.. Claude Persons is home
from his northern and eastern
visit where he had splendid good
time.
Remember that there is no bet
ter line of Eatables in the city
and at the lowest possible cost
1t Tisdel's. Call for coupons. ga
Little Eldridge Powell entertain
ed large party of his little friends
yesterday the occasion being his
10th birthday.
The Mutual Program now run
ming at the Grand" is without
doubt the best ever shown in the
city. ct.
Misses Bessie and Minola Bryant
are home from North Carolina,
where they had a splendid visit
with relatives.
BoARDERs WANTED-Comfort-
able rooms and good table board
at reasonable rates. Santarium
Boarding House, 6O2 West Cen
trail Ave. a-31-3t
Chester Strickland and Frank
James left Friday to resume their
studies at the North Georgia Agri-
cultural College.
Mr.. A. L. Burnev has resigned
his position with the Fitzgerald
Hardware Co., to accept similar
1r ition in wholesale house in
Valdosta.
Free--with a purchase of
Is cents in our School Sup
plies--Trick G a m e ra or
Trick Flash Light. SimOns
Bros s. Co. ct
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-09-02
Cotton 10 Cents

On account of the No-Market
in Cotton, we are allowing all
credit customers 10c per pound
basis good middling on their
notes and accounts.
DODD SUPPLY COMPANY.
CENTRAL WAREHOUSE
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-09-02

For cutting grass on terraces
and slopes there has been patent
ed an extension handle for lawn
mowers, permitting a man O
stand On level ground and operate
them
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-09-02
Good Business Proposition
For a Party

With small capital for a gro
Gerry businessat the Railroad shops.
A store house and dwelling to rent
at $40 a month. Owner d. B. Null.
Agt. }. B. Seanor. 1OO-12t.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-09-02

ONE THOUSAND VOTES for
WEDDING INVITATIONS in the
FITZGERALD MERCHANTS AS
ISOLATION contest at the Lea
DER=ENTERPRISE PRTNTERY.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-09-02

A lantern that projects objects
magnifed by a microscope upon
an easily examined screen has
been invented in London.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-09-02

l lend money on farm lands
at 6 %. None of principal re-
quired until five years but in
terest payable annually. If any
principal paid during five years,
interest saved to borrowers on
such payment. Cheapest and
most accommodating long loan
contract | have seen.
j. K. TURNER,
Office, The Exchange National Bank.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-21

5 50 CENTS FOR YEAR

Forty-four cents for every school
child In Kansas. was tho amount Of the
semi-annual apportionment Of the state
school fund today by tho school fund
commission. Tho apportionment Of ~
cents today. together with the distrt-
button Of - cents per capita In August.
1913. makes an apportionment Of %
cents for the year. The total apportion-
ment today was $225. Az, to be distrib-
uted among the school districts Of the
state on the basis OF a cents for each
child enrolled. The states school pop
ulation, based on the report OF June,
1918, 10 512, 800.
Wyandotte county, with her S1,1zS
school children. receives $13,694.12. Sedg-
wick county with $3.50 school children
will draw $8.074, and Shawnee with H.
475 school children will receive a check
for 81, $50. Crawford county receives
81 ,402.12; Montgomery county. $6.047.SO:
Cherokee, s., 5,571.2S: Reno. $5,16l.64; ana
Leavenworth, y, A,89236. Stanton coun-
ty has a school population OF 9o6 and
receives $13420. the smallest check to
any county In the state.
The apportionment by the school 1uno
commission OF a cents per capita school
population, il against an apporttonment
Of Il cents in February. 1913. and u
cents in 1912. The school population OF
the various counties and the amount
allowed each county are shown In the
following table:
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-21
p =
WEALTH IN SPuDS
Kansas Potato Brings Millions
to Farmers Annually.
Kaw Valley Is the Rich Garden
Strip Of State.
Topeka CENTER OF INDUSTRY
From Capital City Train Loads
Potatoes Are Shipped.
Adoption Of Scientific Methods
Would Double State Crop.
TOPEKA Center OF INDUSTRY

Through the production and sale Of
potatoes In Kansas millions of dol
lars go into the hands of Kansas
farmers annua1ly-and incidentally
miadlemen reap a profit. The Kaw
valley is the rich strip which fur
nishes a large percentage Of the
s'spuds'' for export. Topeka is the
distributing center for this marvel
ously productive section Of land. The
table above tells the story in brief.
Kansas Great Potato State.
Kansas Is one Of the twelve great
est potato states of the country. The
Kaw valley product is shipped as far
east as Ohio. and southeast as Ten
nessee. In fact, Memphis is an i'm
portant market for the Kansas spud.
The Topeka state journal., 1914-02-21

Kansas potato crop II approxi-
mately five million bushels annuai-
ly-value $3,5OO.0OO.
Value in 1909 reached $5.O0s.-
7ss, when 7.026.Ss6 bushels were
produced.
Even In drouth season Of 1913
nearly three million bushels were
raised, valued at $2,444,680.
"Spud" crop OF the fertile kaw
valley furnishes large percentage
of Kansas export tubers.
More than one-fourth OF entire
crop for state IL produced in Wyan-
dotte, johnson. Leavenworth.
Douglas, Jefferson. Shawnee. Pot
tawatomie and Wabaunsee coun-
yearly potato crop Of Shawnee
county aggregates 100000, In
round numbers-16O.00O bushels.
Topeka IL great distributing cen-
ter-ehipments are sent tar and
wide.
In the capital city 75.0o0.o00
pounds Of potatoes are handled In
twelve months.
Fifty big trainloads of the tubers
are shipped from here annually.
At an average price the value OF
these potatoes II q million dollars.
Potatoes are imported in winter
season from the north and west by
local commission men-from the
south in the spring.