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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
. Li,c:onb Nevys,.

AT the regular monthly meeting of
the Ladies' Aid Society of the Re-
formed church Wednesday evening the
following officers were elected for the
year: President Mrs. Adam Weimer;
vice president, Mrs. B. r. Worries; re-
cording secretary, Mrs. N. W.. Boyd;
corresponding secretary, Clara Bau-
man; treasurer, Mrs. William Jack =
son. Mrs. B. F. Worries was appointed
delegate to the w. M. 8. of Iowa
Chassis which meet at Awingle May
%. @ 81. @
Mrs. Jay Could and Mrs. E. 3. Lister
entertained the c. w. B. NJ. Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Gould.
The study hour was in charge Of Mrs.
|C. NJ. Titlow and was followed by the
regular monthly business meeting.
The w. C. T. u. met at the Chris
tian church Thursday afternoon.
The tenth, grade English class had
expected to give THE Merchant OF
Venice" Friday afternoon but owing to
the illness OF Lawrence Melick, who
had the part OF Antonio, it has been
Indefinitely postponed.
Mrs. J. L.. Templeton, Of Union.
spent Wednesday with her sister, Mrs.
J. r. Rudy. Mrs. Rudy's condition is
gradually growing worse. ss5,
Mrs. L. H Smith, who recently un-
derwent an operation at a hospital at
MarshaIltown, was brought to DR..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

Marbles home, Sunday. Mrs Smith y
improving slowly. Mrs. A. r. Clifford,
OF Eldora, spent Thursday with hes
mother. "A n u. x TAX a (;
Mr.. and Mrs. p. +. Evans, of Bea-
man. spent Sunday at the j. A. Bea-
man home. II " MY
Mothers day was observed with ap-
jropriate services at both churches
Carnations were given to all who at
tended the morning service. 4
Rev J. b. Swartx. of the Grace Re-
formed church, preached the baccalau
reate sermon at the Christian church
Sunday evening. ,g
II The cemetery association met at the
home Of Mrs, J.. D.. Parker Tuesday
evening. "A committee was appointed
to make arrangements for Decoration
Day services. "a N
Bert Lancaster, Of Pierson, Is visit
ing at the home Of his sister, Mrs. II.
w. Clark. I. \. <, { $;5 IS t
Mildred Carson Is sick OF measles
N Miss Hazel Hulet closed the term
school Friday in the Nelson Fiscus
district. e Il, IS
Mrs. Jacob Galloway entertained the
members OF the Priscilla Club at a de-
slightfM May day party Thursday aft
ernoon. A color, scheme Of lavender
and white was used in the elaborate
luncheon which was served by the
hostess, assisted by her sisters, Mrs.
Effie Barber and Mrs. Clarence
weatherly. Lavender and white May
baskets We're given as fayors. The
club will meet with Mrs. Jay Gould
Thursday. May Is. It will be a white
elephant" affair, each guest will bring
a package to exchange with some one
else a.*., ~ sIs tx \. ~ s- NF4f 5s1+ SO
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
CIennons News.

Byce Waldo and family. Mrs. Lettie
Allberry, son Roy, and James Waldo.
Of New Providence, and Pearl and
Marie Waldo, Of Alden, visited at the
Frank Tucker home Sunday.
Fred Nickols is confined to the house
with measles. .& -. v.
Lewis Turner, Of the soldiers home,
is visiting his son Fred this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred, Turner visited
Mr.. and Mrs. George Stewart Sunday.
F. IS. Perry and A. Brackney were in
Marshalltown on business Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tucker were in
yMarshalltown Wednesday.
s. Ralph Kirk and family, OF Bangor,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
Troubled at Niuht

Painful, annoying bladder weakness
usually indicates kidney trouble and
kidney trouble never should be neglect
ed. Backache, rheumatism. sore. swol-
len or stiff muscles or joints-all these
have been relieved by Foley Kidney
Pills. They act promptly and efficient
iyand help to health. Henry Rudolph.
Carmi,. ILL.,, writes: II was bothered
with hurting in back and was troubled
at night and had to get up several
times. Since taking Foley Kidney Pills
I sleep all night without getting up"
Mcbride & Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
Gilman News Notes.

r. T.. Parker and family, of Traer
came Sunday and visited Mrs. Parker's
mother, MFRS. J. IN. Carney, and sis
ter, Mrs. willard Seager and family
They were accompanied home by Mrs
Carney, who will remain indefinitely
Mrs. J. C. Briggs and children
Katherine and Raymond. visited over
Sunday with relatives in Marshall
town. = IT,. ~ r. E.f ~ ~ ~
The ladies of the Congregational aid
society gave q missionary tea We'd
.nesday afternoon at the home OF Mrs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
MICHIGAN LAND.

For Saie-Good farm lands; close to
big markets towns. schools: in the
Swigart tract of Michigan; land will
produce any crop grown in north cen
tra] states. Potatoes make more
money per acre than corn on 5000 land
in Iowa. Largest tract to choose from
in Michigan. $40 to as per acre;
small first payment. balance long time.
This Is a splendid opportunity to get
a farm home which will assure indie
pendence. Write today for booklet and
map; ask about low-rate excursions.
George w. Swigart. owner X-1247,
First National Bank building. Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
ONE CENT PER WORD EACH NSERTION-NO A D. RECEI

and writing desk, bookcase on leach
side and writing desk in center,
genuine walnut bedroom suite, four
genuine mahogany dining chairs, din
ing table, two sx12 rugs. small rugs,
fine gas range, rockers, sanitary couch,
stands, dressers, commodes, dishes.
and cooking utensils and many other
articles. Terms cash. This is. fine
lot Of goods. Don't miss 1t. Kendall &
Pitcher5t& a. =.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

The calling out for service on the
Mexican Texas border OF Texas, Ari-
IONA and New Mexico militia brings
into action men not only in the border
states, but in Washington. Two of the
busiest men in the capital are Major
General fTasker II. Bliss, assistant
chief Of staff Of the army, and Briga-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
but Chinese eanders weigh oEl,
twelves pounds. y " II

but Chinese sanders wet8h only
twelvesponnds. ia NJ " Il
s.ss othsr Breeds.
II Chinese geese are very prolific. lay
ing many more eggs than either Of tie
larger breeds. African geese are large as
either Embden Or Toulouse, They are
ldistinguished BY q dewlap and q knob
at the top of the base Of the b..ak
They are a splendid variety buS ar.
quite rare In this country.
The American standard OF .perfec-
ton recognized Canadian or wild geese
and Egyptian geese. The former Ii
merely the wild goose native to this
country and the Egyptian Is q monde
script little bird, which some authors
ties deny the name Of goose. Either
Of these breeds are Of small economic
value In this country, ,Gs55
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
Do You Know That

= Today Is always the best day to
clean up? e.
Fresh air, food, rest--these three
combat tuberculosis? 49, i,
The United States public health SER
vice has reduced typhoid fever so per
cent in some communities
Overeating, constipation, lack of ex-
ercise, foul air, eye strain, may pro-
duce headache? r.-.. rs
Polluted drinking water causes many
deaths. Et9- r. 4& a.
An efficient health officer Is good
community investment? 49,
Bad teeth handicap children?
Insufficient sleep endangers health
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
FOR SALE.
TO RENT
10 EXCHANGE ] !: !

IS fWhen an advertisement does no.
Sfve the advertisers nams write let.5
ter addressed - directed In the =
and leave 1t at the newspaper on1ces
whore the advertiser will get IT, IN 'as
publishers can not give the name =.
the advertiser without the advertisers
consent All advertisement for this
column must be In the Office at Il
o'clock on date Of publication to insure
..5 *
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

Cut This Quilt 10 Worth Money
Don't miss this. Cut out this
slip, enclose with SO and mail It to
Foley & Co. Chicago, H.. writing your
name and address clearly You will re-
ceive in return trial package contain
ing Foley.s Honey and Tar Compound,
for bronchial coughs, colds and Group;
Foley's Kidney Pills, for lame back,
weak kidneys. rheumatism. bladder
troubles, and Foley Cathartio Tablets.
a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing
cathartic. for constipation. biliousness,
headache and sluggish bowels.--Mc-
Bride g. Will Drug Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

visited at the home OF his father at
Clemens Sunday.
Little Irene Chapman. Of Marshall
town, is spending Jew days at the
home OF her grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs o. IS. Chapman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

Wanted-Six carpenters and body
builders at once. Marshalltown Buggy
Company. -53
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
Classified Advertisements

Of land three miles from Caldwell.
own this land and will sell direct. F, g
Houghton, Albion, Iowa. /
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

Wantsd-Man to operate grader for
county road system. Must be ex-
periencedt work all summer. Apply
H. o. Hickok, county, engineer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
MINNESOTA LAND

For SaIe-Choice unimproved lands.
for sale cheap, in Itasca county. Min
nesota. Seventy-fve improved farms in
Pennington county. Minnesota. Prices
right. Terms reasonable. Call or write,
James NJ. Draper. Spring Lake. Itasca
county, Minnesota.
For Sale-Two good Dodge county,
Minnesota, farms adjoining a good.
live town of 1000 population. Also four
good farms in the vicinity Of Green
Mountain, Iowa. These farms are
priced to sell and for quality can not
be eNcelled. Phone 357. E. A. Hill.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

der General Albert l. Mills. chief Of
the division OF militia affairs. General
Bliss has been acting head OF army
affairs in Washington In the absences
of General Scott. chief Of stan. 1t tho
border. On General Mills devolves the
duty of incorporating the national
guard into the army Of the United
States in case OF need. The photo-
graph Of the two generals was made -
recent militia maneuvers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

reliable men. experience unnecessary.
to work in our munitions department,
Apply at the office Of the Hart-Parr
Company, Charles City. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
CUT RATE sAIPPlNo.

cue rates on household goods ~
Pacific coast and other points. sursKIee
service at reduced rates. 1Ao Nese
Transfer Company. MinneaUotiG -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

Some financiers predict that earn.
ings Of the United States steel corpor-
alton for the quarter ending June 80
will be as high as $4,000, 000.s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
CITY EDGE PONY FARM

As O special attraction We are oReR4
Ing for sale for the next thirty daya
only, some extra we'll bred young stal.
lions and mares In foal by praxe win.
ming sires. at prices to make Z quick
turn. Can't you use ono OF tfSass good
ponies. Write your wants. WI. II.
SLOPPY & SON. Marshalltown. lowe,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

corn has been tested in the ground out
OF. doors. First test was SO and the
second test was 80; 1914 crop. H. A.
Nicholson, rural Z, phone 81 on z.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

For Sale - Good iron bed and
springs. Call 8 North Tenth street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

For Sale - A good produce business
and office. Owner wanting to leave
city. Write. or phone 173. ]. Benson.
Sheffield, Iowa. 'so:' b.. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
sPE cIAL AUCTION. !

s. AZ The auction house, 106 East
Church street, Saturday. May 20, at
O'Clock: owners selling entire houses.
hold goods, dne combination bookcase
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

For Sale Dunlap strawberry plants
SO cents q hundred by parcel post
T. Molloy. Albion. Iowa ?s..S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

& Antsd firemen, braketneti: begin
ners 800 monthly; permanent posi-
tons. railway. csre Times Republic
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

For saIe-lo,ooo mat brick. John
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

Let your wants be known. Carts
employment agency. tS3as
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

For Sale Oshkosh Ever-ready con-
tractor, portable saw rig, engine and
tools complete. M. J. Rodsrmel, 1o6
East Webster stirred. I'M
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
BUSINESS CHANCES.

Wanted Government
Jobs; SIS to $50 month. Write immedi-
ateIy for list positions now obtainable
FRANKLIN Institute. department 10s o.
Rochester, N. Z. g@ 5Gs 8s$ s5
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

For Sale--1se acres OF land, one and
half miles from Albion and It's acres
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

Wanted-At once, competent girl or
woman for general homework. Small
family. Phone yellow 1911 or call 1106
Summit street. Al y p 25S 5yf 5s n 4 81 ,..g
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

For SaIs--A splendid two and ono
half acre tract inside city limits. Good
house and barn. splendid orchard and
small fruit An ideal home. Mortgage
$4,000. Will take equity in cash or city
property. s. G. Bell, telephone a35.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

Wantsd-At once, woman or sirl to
do kitchen work. also girl to do cham
Der work and help wait table. Ad-
dress Toledo Hotel. Toledo. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

q .Wantsd-Competent girl for general
11ousework. Mrs. Leonard Carney, 615
West Main street. g. }-1&A. "
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16
HELP WANTED-FEMALE
Wanted-Girls at Palace Laundry.

Wanted-Housekeepe to take my
place for short time at Dillon. Write
Wis, Tmes-Republican. -. 2sr
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-16

For SaIe-Two-year-old Concord and
Warden grape vines, 10 cents. delivered
by parcel post. J. T. Molloy. Albion.
Iowa. al. - ,.3.5s. ..,a ~.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
Lime For the Soil.

The effect of lime on heavy soil
is beneficial, in that it removes the
binding and baking tendency, in the
same way as humus. The cost Of
the material and the work Of spread
ing II dose not amount to very much,
and more of it ought to be used.
Heavy and light soils cannot be
handled the same way. Light soils
do not absorb and retain moisture
and fertility as well as heavy soils;
they leach out, and for this reason
should not be cultivated too deeply.
On the other hand 10 heavy, clay
soils this deep cultivation is Just
what is needed TO aerate and break
up the soil. One should study
every field, as well as the effect Of
every crop that goes upon it.-In
diana Farmer
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
Prosperous Year For
Mines of the United
States.

The midyear review Of mining
conditions reported to the Secretary
Of the Interior on July / by the
Director of the United States Geo
loginal Survey is we'll supported by
the preliminary reports for the year
submitted to-day. The Geological
Survey is making public its usual
estimate Of mineral production for
1915 in the form Of separate state
ment for each Of the more impor-
tant mineral products.
A review of these Statements
confirms Secretary Lanes comment
|of last July to the effect that the
mining revival is in full swing. In
the Western States alone the metal
production shows am increase in
value Of more than $3.50, 900, 900
over the corresponding figures for
1914 and the years increase III
output for the principal metals
IN value is more than
$3.50, 900, 600. Moreover it is not
Unreasonable to expect that when
the full returns for all mineral pro-
ducts are compiled they will show
That 1915 was the country's most
productive year IN the mining in
dustry The total may even reach
two and ona-half billion dollars.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10

In sad but loving remembrance of nv
dear uncle, JOHN THOMPSON, who
departed this life Jan. 2. 1916, aged 3e
years. May he rest In peace
Oh, II could see his kindly face,
As have seen it as of yore,
For find there's none to take his place
In our dear old home.
All. but alas. for the smile Of smiles
That never but one face wore.
All, for the voice that has flown away.
Like bird to an unseen shore.
He was AZ honor to our city and state
The christian, 20 noble and true;
He 10 dead. hut his soul has fled
To meet the heavenly crew.
His eyes were as bright as the stars at
night;
His cheeks we're rosy red.
Now he is out of my sight,
For ne Is Numbering with the dead.
He kept his soul unspotted
As he went upon his way,
And he tried TO do some service
For Gods people, day by day.
He had time to cheer the doubter.
Who complained that hope was dead:
He had time 70 help the cripple,
When the way was rough ahead
From death to life eternal;
From earth unto the sky.
He has gone before
Yes, has passed me BY.
His soul has taken flight
To mansions in kingdom of love;
There. IL will shine at night,
With other stars above.
No longer weary, nor racked with pain,
Thy burden passed.-thy victory gained:
Opened the gates, and thy soul passed
In, to dwell forever redeemed from ain.
The pure, sweet life and its blessings
rare,
VIII leave its impress on each one here.
And bye and bye, m the land Of rest,
Wen join with him, the loved and
blessed.
In st. Joseph's Cemetery sweetly
sleeping,
Where the trees their branches wave,
Lies my dear uncle John,
In his cold and silent grave.
by his loving niece,
NE1TIE H. Guy.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
On with the War Against
Weeds.

Relentless warfare on the nox-
ious weeds that waste the energy Of
the soil and crowd out the valuable
plants, is one Of the ways of conser-
wing the fertility Of the soils, sell
dom included in classifications. Its
bearing upon the profits is just as
direct as improper rotation o. crops,
neglect Of the physical condition Of
the soil, poor drainage and failure
to supply needed elements of plant
food to make maximum yields pos
sible, The U. S. Department of
Agriculture and the State Experi-
ment Station can furnish bulletins
telling how farmers can eradicate
noxious weeds.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
Clover FOR Hens.

There are thousands Of farms to-
day on which there 4 an abundant
supply Of both white and red clover.
yet the hens receive an entire ration
of corn, perhaps because the corn is
handy and easy TO feed. For eggs,
clover leaves chopped or cut up in a
hay chopper will do more to produce
eggs than all the corn that can be
fed. Make preparations to lay in a
supply of clover for your hens next
winter. Farmers Home Journal
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
Starting to Help Farmers
Wives.

Twelve million dollars is to be
spent during the next eight years to
provide education in home econo-
mics for the farmers wives, under
the Smith-Lever act.
THE chief needs in the average
farm Shome are more money 1.-THE
average American farmers income
is but 81 per day. less drudgery
and relief from the social isolation
Of farm life," says c. B. Smith,
who is in charge of the Home
Economics for the U. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
Applications forOystsr Grounds

The following applications for oyster
ground In or adjacent 10 81 MARY !
County, Is now on Ale In The ofslce oi
the Board Of Shell Fish Commission.
crS Of Maryland
Published charts OF the natural 0ys.
Ter bars 81 81. Nary'a county arc iiled
with the Clerk 81 tha Circuit Court III
said county.
Notice Is hereby given thar aii pro
tests against the granting " said
leases must be filed ia The Circuit
Court OF s.. Mary's county, on or be-
fore tho 4ah day Of March 1910.
Applicant: Address:
Joseph n. Downes, Orayille, Md
Not exceeding 20 acres,
Located Ia palnxent River, on the
westerly side thereof, adjoining the
Della Brooke farm shore line. as
shown ON published chart No 10.
Elmer II. Jarboe. MechanicsvilIe, Md.
Not exceeding 20 acr,s.
Located In Patuxenf River, ON tho
westerly side thereof, between Per-
simmon Creek and Great House
Creek locally KNOWN of Orchard
Point locally known, and between
land leased 20 John W. Morgan
and Richard Long, as shown on
published chart No. 10.
George w. Muyr, oakyille, Md.
Not exceeding 20 acres
Located In Patuxent River, on the
sonthwekterly side thereof, about
one mile above "SandRates" and
adjoining the property of Joseph H.
Key, as shown on published chart
No. 10.
Frederick Landlord, SolomDns. Nd.
Not exceeding 80 acres.
Located Ia Patuxent River, on the
westerly side thereof on entrance 20
Trent Hall Greek, and adjoining the
land leased TO Eugene Landlord on
the NORTH. as shown on published
chart No. 10.
John A. Brooks, Mechanicsyille. Nd,
Not exceeding 30 acres
Located in Washington Greek, tri-
hatary 81 patuxent River, on the
easterly side thereof, near FITNESS
Cove locally known, as shown on
published chart No. 49,
S. BERNARD Burch, Mechaniesyille,
Md. Not exceeding ~ acres.
Located 10 Washington Creek, tri-
hutary OF Patnxent River, on the
easteriy side thereof, near lis mouth;
as shown on published chart No. 10,
John w Morgan, GRANVILLE, Md
Not exceeding "a acres.
Located in patuxent River, ON the
westerly side thereof, adjoining tile
land leased to the applicant on the
south east, near u. 8. q & @. $.
trianKulation station "Cremona,
as shown on published chart No. 10.
l-lS-4t.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
Free Seed Bids.

Congress, in continuing the annu-
al free-seed joke, has received bids
from 81 seedsmen and seed compan-
les for seeds to be furnished for free
distribution. Some idea of what
this iiasco amounts to each year il
gained from the report that items
Jon which bids were asked included
5000 bushels of sweet corn, 1000
bushels Of bush beans, 1900 bush
els Of pole beans, 200 bushels of
lima beans, 1900 bushels of peas,
$4,000 pounds of beets, 10000
POUNDS of cucumber, 5000 pounds
Of lettuce, 10000 pounds Of mush-
melon, 10000 pounds of onion, 1870.
600 pounds Of Eadish, la>6bo pounds
81 tomato, DO, 600 pounds Of turnip
and 10000 pounds Of watermelon.
There were also bids on flower seeds
Of all old-fashioned varieties rang
ing from 100 pounds Of pansies up
TO 5000 pounds Of sweet peas. 1t
IL said that no seedsmen or seed
companies with wide reputation sub
mitted bids, and that only four bids
from foreign firms were received
this year, whereas in normal years
European bidders practically equall-
ed In numbers the bidders in this
county. Thus the war is curtailing
the supply ofIbidders, but Congress.
in its philahthropie zeal for continu-
nrg a practice long since discredited,
will see that there is no curtailment
Of free chicken feed. II Is signifi-
cant that no seedsmen Of national
reputation bid on this lot. Quality
Of seeds is evidently not great fac
tor. Show is the main considera-
ton, and bulk of just seeds makes
just as good showing as better
quality of seeds that grow -Penna.
Farmer.