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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-27

rt1ls Z common belief hat potatoes
Il run out or degenerate when grown ir
any locality for several years. There
~ no doubt Of tho truth of this state
@momt under ordinary methods OF
and selecting he seed. Only
three reasons can exist for running
#out" or degsnerating Of any crop. (1)
S@Oogoneration resulting from prolonged
NSsapd bossably' unnatural propagation by
NAsans q tubers. (2) Deterioration
&oanooA by change t. an u~nfavorable
#Seondltion. (s) Loss Of v1gor due to
Ms1Ack Of selection Of tubers. The last
two factors We know are operative
n Nnder the usual n Of handling
Y the crop. However. 1t II not always
"a true and should never be where con-
Vi Gitions are favorable. With expert
II mental data on hand Ind similar a
X secured from other investigators the fol-
lowing statement may be safely made.
That in localities having soil and cli-
3matlo conditions favorable for the
highest development of a crop. there
will be no degeneration other than
1variations, and variations are as apt
Ice b beneficial as harmful. BY
1chanStng seed nee in a great while
fvafieties will be developed in other
4aocalitiss having similar conditions.
(which will be of value for intro
40uction, but the indiscriminate change
tof need merely for tho sake Of chang
ing 10 . poor practice.
Many potato growers seem to think
- necessary to change seed every few
years. They do not consider the pro-
Auctivity Of the variety they are grow
Eang, nor do they endeavor to improve
ITS yielding capacity. 1t has been the
Icustom to change seed potatoes every
Few years and the practice has been
Followed without asking the reason
Tor It.
The potato is practically Q new crop
and the development Of good var
s1sties has been rather rapid. yet new
varieties now seldom surpass the
ones in yield or quality. New
varieties should not be grown until
sthey have been we'll advertised n a
market demand created.
Tho potato breeder and the expert
sment station can better afford to de-
stes1nine the value Of new varieties and
exploit their superiority. In cases
where the crop run out, 1t is the re-
S00AS "a QOVA O0A0SIAOAs POOI 0OAl VI SAo
spreaence Of disease and not degenera-
gtion.
Another common fallacious belief Is
that potatoes mix in tho hill. The
.tubsrs Of most varieties vary greatly
20 size, color :1d shape and this
has led many to believe that different
varieties mix or cross when planted
closely together. Selection should be
made for uniformity every year to
overcome this character. Potatoes of
Whito and blue varieties have been
plantsd together in hills at the North
Dakota and other experiment stations
and NO mixed or blended color ap-
SCARED.
4 Hill selection should be followed on
Ill potato farms. The of re-
il different than of most
4aryl crops. This has led to some con-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-27
BE MASTER OF YOURSELF.

To wait until tho lash Of necessity
drives US to exert ourselves is, how
ever, a slavish trait. A 4 who IA
his own master should be able to de-
mand of himself his own best. Un-
less he has the strength of mind to
do this he will live q life of medi-
ocrity and go down to his grave as
unfruitful an atom as the animals
that Craze and sleep and grow lazy
and die. What's the use of such q
life anyhow?-W. b. Wilder, in Fame.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-27

So
Cluster.
ing during a part of the time will be
slight. Plants for the first crop
should be started as early as the LIST
Of August. II two or moro houses
arc available, q second sowing should
DO made In about three weeks, to
give q succession. For the second
crop seed should be sown during the
latter part of October. q
The plants are treated In every way
as for outdoor culture till handled
the last time. For fruiting some pre-
fer benches, with about s inches of
soil: but. in the writer's experience.
the best results have been obtained
from the use of boxes Is inches
square and IL inches deep. In the
bottom of the boxes Is placed a layer
of charcoal, broken pots, or "clinkers"
from the furnace, after which soil,
consisting Of three parts good garden
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-27
BETTER LEAF WILL BRING BETTER PRICES
BY e. p. SANDSTEN.

The Improvement Of Wisconsin
F4obacco began in 1903 with the selec-
sstlon Of . good type Of homegrown
Observation-Disclosures seed, which was
by leading buyers and
;Aorowers az tho most desirable type
Tor Wisconsin. The work was taken
up n . result Of numerous complaints
aOf tobacco manufacturers concerning
the quality and size of leaf produced.
careful selection of seed has been
for several years with the
result that a pure type of tobacco with
good leaves. hne texture and large
yielding qualities, Is being grown. The
rcd Of this type has been distributed
sko growers. who have taken the high
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-27

check by the minute fly already men,
toned. This parasite lays its eggs in
the body of the green bug, and the
young, Matching from the eggs within
tho body, ultimately cause the death
Of the bug. These parasites are found
in a considerable number Of insects
which are closely related to the green
bug. Under favorable temperature
conditions they will probably increase
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-27
A Hardy House Plant

One OF the most satisfactory Of
house plants on account Of its extreme
hardness. IL commonly called the
Iron Plant" Its real name IL aspi-
distra var,egata. This plant can stand
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-27

Cross Section Of Potato of Good
Quality. Largo Cortical and External
Medullary Layers, and Small Internal
Medullary Layer. /,
Only one variety Of potatoes should
be grown in my locality, especially il
for market. Where this custom pre-
walls, . reputation IL soon established.
and buyers are always anxious to visit
such places. This Is In easy and Of
fectual way to advertise tho crop.
Practically AL potato damage done
BY diseases and insect enemies may be
prevented by . good system of farming
and proper treatment of seed and
vines. The work should be begun be-
fore or as soon - any, disease makes
its appearance. Prevention is the onlv
remedy. there 10 no cure for the In
fected growing plant.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-27

If you arc offered more for your
farm than you think it Is really worth,
just consider II there Is not some-
thing wrong with your methods IN
of bad Judgment on the part Of
the purchaser.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-27

'JIvo Je7q qnIos g eInoes o. LspIo ny
MOO GIlgp pelq lBIoeds . UoIJ euoo
-uI 1904 3 Ot$ no SuIddoI w 4yo1d
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-27

Australian dairy interests will save
about 100000 a year hereafter by
1.-The adoption Of a new form of straw
board box instead Of wooden ones in
(which to ship products.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-27

If a hog dies on the farm. no mat
ter from what cause. take no chances,
but remove the body a long distance
from the feeding lots, and burn 1t.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-27
THE DESTRUCTIVE GRE BUG HAS APPEARED
Reports Show That Many Southwestern Grain Field Are feaed-sedo Spread May Follow Faw.be
Weather Conditions '

Tho spring grain aphis, popularity
known as the green bug. has appeared
in grain fields in Tennessee, Texas,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-27

6crape the loose bark from the fruit
trees. An old broom is splendid for
this purpose. Burn the scrapings to
get rid OF hidden insect eggs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-27

until their numbers are %suflcient to
overcome any material increase in the
numbers Of the green bug. They are
not, however, able to Withstand as
severe weather as the green bug it.
self, and it II important. therefore.
that the farmers in the regions likely
to be affected by the latter take the
necessary steps Immediately for their
w projections. :.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-27

It Is a sad mistake for a man to
make good crop Of grass into poor
hay.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
SPENCER BROOK.

g. Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Foote
Sept. 10, a baby girl. Both mothe,
and child are doing wei. - gsr
Oscar Lindman, was threshing IL
this ne;ghborhood last week. ,5*a
Mrs. Ralph Harrington and daugi,.
ter visited at o. w. Blcnquist's last
Monday .1.: = =:
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Peterson are the
proud parents of a baby boy, born
one day last week at the Northwest
ern hospital. IT. -. H.. 80, ..,-.
r. English services viii be held next
Sunday at the Baptist church, at 8
O'Clock. -. =. ....
" Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. McKenney visit
ed in Minneapolis last week, with Mr
McKenney's brother. -
Margaret Walker returned home
Monday from Princeton where she
has been the past week working in
Mrs. Christopherson' millinery store,
The heavy frosts OF Saturday and
Sunday nights, did lots Of damage to
the farmers, as the bean crop was
still green.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Miss Nora Anderson has left FOX
Duluth, and is again attending high
school there.
Mrs. T. Howard Of Snake River
visited her daughter, Mrs. H. Jensen,
last week. -.e 7:r:. -. ...
Mr.: a nd Mrs. A. ADrahanson Of
Greenbush and Mr.. and Mrs. T. Knut-
son of Santiago visited at Geo. Uran's
Sunday, i ms n. ......
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Dahl and family
attended the services. at Thousand Is
lands, Sunday, and also visited at An
ton Strands. e~~ .~
Miss beatrice Walker Of Portland,
Ore, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Howard
Walker. ,a& ~ ...-.. : .-
Grandma :Knolton of 0rrock is Wis
iting relatives in Santiag6.> 49,.
John Knutson is erecting large
machine shed for Christ Jensen. @:-r
The M. E. Ladies' Aid held their
first sale today in the Santiago town
hall. - ...-..
Mrs. Julia Nelson Of Princeton is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Runbeck.
Mrs. A. Aleckson and family called
on Mrs. Ole Jensen Monday. H.. r..
Miss Tillie Jensen who almost lost
her life by cutting her arm on a
broken glass door in her sleep one
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
Bernard Kaliher.

Numerous friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Kaliher of Blue Hill were
grieved to learn that their son, Bern
ard, five years old, had passed away
unexpectedly early Sunday morning
at o'clock. The boy had attended
the Mile Lacs county fair Saturday
and that evening ate his supper as
usual. He appeared to be wTeil, but
during the night he was taken Ill
with a severe attack Of Group, and in
a short time the end came.
Funeral services were conducted
from st. Edwards Catholic church
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev
FIR. Willenbrink offciated, and inter
ment was in the Catholic cemetery.
Bernard was a bright boy and
good boy, and his sudden taking away
is indeed sad. Besides the parents he
leaves to mourn his passing away tive
brothers and five sisters.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

If you have ever ridden along a
country road which has been worked
to peak in the center so that your
load tilted one way while you tried
to keep your balance by fitting the
other, you know what the wrong kind
of road dragging is. Roads so dragged
should be reported to the road super
visor, or the county engineer. Such
roads ar positively dangerous. Help
the good roads cause by seeing that
the roads Of your vicinity are not
made mil mature mountain ranges.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

One of Blue Hills most prosperous
farmers said to Union representative
at the fair grounds Saturday: "Quee1
what some people think. There are
those in Blue Hill who are still of the
opinion that if our town had issued
it's bonds some two years ago to the
amount of five or six thousand dollars
there would have been railroad run
ming through Blue Hill today. They
don't stop to think that that amount
wouldn't pay for the grading of half
a mile of road."'
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Some time ago the Union through
a misunderstanding gave out the i'm
preston that DR.. M. A. Price, who
purchased DR.. Anderson's dental prac-
tice, had decided to give up the field
DR.. Price was here this week, and
says that such is not the case. He
expects to locate here permanently
next November and engage in the
practice of his profession. DR.. Price
is graduate Of the University of
Minnesota.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Burrell and chill
dren Sundayed with Mrs. Burrell's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Whitney
and returned to Onamia Tuesday. Mr.
Burrell is an enthusiastic supporter
of the road improvement proposition
He suggests that any one who is op.
posed should take a trip to Onamia
and back just at present. /, . Ia
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Carl Wicktor, 'Alonzo Raiche, Reu-
ben Swenson and Vernon Kaliher of
Princeton and Arthur Thomas of
Milaca will attend the Kansas City
veterinary college this year. All. are
bright young men and can be depend
ed upon to make good. Wicktor,
Swenson and Kaliher attended the
Kansas City institution last year. Vi
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Rev. M. Peterson has received an
invitation to deliver an address at the
Swedish Lutheran Emanuel church,
Minneapolis, at a farewell reception
in honor of the pastor, Rev. A. O. Elm
quist, who has been called to Stanton,
Iowa. DIR. Peterson has not decided
whether or mot he will attend, but he
is tempted to do so.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

:. The German Lutheran church of this
village will hold its annual mission
festival next Sunday With services in
the morning at 10 o'clock and in the
afternoon at 2:30' o'clock. Rev. Emil
Lehne of St. Paul will preach at both
services. At the afternoon services a
program. will also be carried out by
the Sunday school children. All are
invited to attend. ..;:.. r.. ...,e, .
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

J. G. Soatis, socialist candidate for
congress in the Tenth district, will
will speak at the pavilion, Princeton,
on Friday evening, Sept. 80, at 8
o'clock, and at the Geo. Schmidt school
house on the 29th.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

A Ford truck fitted up with a wagon
box carried fifteen young men from
Cambridge to the fair Thursday. Cam
bridge was we'll represented at the
fair each day.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

A permit to wed was issued at the
office of the clerk of court on Tuesday
to Mr.. Albin Peterson of Duluth and
Miss Florence Swedberg of Borgholm.
They were married the same day by
Judge of Probate Sanford.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Gerald Peterson expects to leave
for Princeton, New Jersey, Saturday,
to resume his studies at the we'll
known university at that place. Ger
aid will be sophomore this year.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

The dance at the Armory Friday
evening was an enjoyable affair, and
large and joyous throng attended
A home orchestra furnished delightful
music that proved irresistible to. low
>ers of the light fantastic. The dance
was given under the auspices of the
Princeton ball team and Co. G., M. N.
G.. A total of $81.9O was cleared.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

"From School to Position" Do not
wait another day before arranging for
course in bookkeeping, shorthand,
and typewriting at the st. Cloud Busi-
ness College. We can save you from
$40 to $3.50 on your course Positively
the best school for all farm boys and
girls. Write Vath & Ah1es- Adv.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Before you start for Princeton to
have your picture taken be sure it is
the first or third Saturday or Sunday
Of the month, as these are the only
days you will find Nelson the famous
photographer from Anoka, at his STU
dio in Princeton. 2-tfc
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Rev. r. J. Watson, who has had
charge Of the Milaca Congregational
church, left Tuesday morning for Chi
cago to enter a college. Rev. Samuel
Johnson of Princeton also left for
Chicago the same morning, and may
remain over the weekend.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Mrs. F. j. Appel and family take
this means to extend their heartfelt
thanks to the neighbors and friends
for the kindness shown them during
the last illness and death of the for
mer's mother, Mrs. Frank Hager. AL
SO for the beautiful floral tributes.
They are truly grateful, -:
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Kaliher and chill
dren desire to express their sincere
thanks to the kind neighbors and
other friends who rendered sympathy
and aid to them in their hour Of scr
row. They are more than appre-
ciative.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

On Friday evening, September 29,
there will be Harvest Home service
lat Zimmerman in the Union church at
8 o'clock p. M, conducted by Rev. An
drew D. Stowe Of Minneapolis. Every
body welcome. Special festival music.
Let everything that hath breath praise
the Lord. *** "
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

The airship used here by Aviator
Billy Brock was shipped to St. Croix
Falls, Wis, Monday morning by ex-
press. The entire weight of the ma
chine was 1,200 pounds, and the. ex-
press charges amounted to over $50.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Alvah Eastman: The road drag
could be used to good advantage on
most of the road from St. Cloud to
Princeton. There are also several
bridges and culverts on that road that
stand greatly in need of repairing,
preferably rebuilding:
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Potato receipts continue to grow,
and the movement is brisk. The quail
ity is also improving. Prices continue
good, and from 9Oc to $1.O3 was being
paid this morning. Yesterday as high
as $1.10 was paid, and that mark may
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Mr.. and Mrs. E. Fulton and SON
Keith, of Anoka, "took in' our county
fair last week and visited at the F.
A. Lowell and H. J. Lowell homes.
They also called on old neighbors at
Spencer Brook, returning to their
home Monday morning.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Mrs. Emma Thoma and son, Jasper,
were passengers to Minneapolis We'd
nesday morning, going down to visit
relatives and friends.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Indians of the Red Lake reservation
recently stated that Minnesota is to
have mild winter, basing their pre-
diction on the fact that the bark on
the trees is loose, oak trees have nc
acorns, muskrats have not started to
build and fur bearing ANIMALS have
thin coats.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

The first heavy frosts of the season
arrived the latter part of last week,
and the late potato crop was damaged
as result.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

j. Toussaint, the popular cashier of
the Pease bank, visited the county
fair last Thursday, and made this
office a pleasant visit while here.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Thursday evening, Sept. FL, at the
I. O. O. F. hall there will be an open
meeting for Yeomen and their friends.
T. J. E. Wilson will give an illustrated
lecture on 1.-The Other Wise Mar" !"
There will also be music and dancing.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

G. l. Iverson, who resided in Prince
ton some 80 years ago, made trip
here the first Of the week, represent
ing the c. I. Johnson Manufacturing
Co. Mr.. Iverson found Princeton so
changed that he scarcely recognized
the village, but he greeted numerous
old-timers.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Hon. Alvah Eastman, Mrs. Eastman
and their daughter, Katherine, of St.
Cloud, Mr.. F. M. Whitney, first chief
deputy of the St. Cloud reformatory
and Mrs. Whitney, and their daughter,
Mrs. G. H. Baer of Frazee, were the
guests of the Dunn family Sunday.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Go to the Whitney Lumber Yard fo1
building materials of all kinds. W.
don't keep lumber. We sell it. E. E
Whitney. lift,
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Come on in, if you are in need of fly
nets, lap busters, single harness, ETC.
Everything in horse furnishings at
right prices. J. H. Hoffman, the har-
ness man. lotto
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

night last week, is recovering. Miss
Jensen had bled so when she was
found that she tainted away, but
medical aid was procured at once, and
she is now none the worse for it.
Harry Runbeck arrived from Min
neapolis last Saturday, where he has
been employed.
Rev. Gulsrude and family of Tracey
have moved into the Lutheran parson-
age in Glendorado, and he will be the
pastor there and also in haywood and
Thousand Islands.
Section ! in Santiago was correctly
surveyed out this week by the county
surveyor Of Benton county, assisted
by residents Of that section. This was
done in order to straighten out the
road running by the Aleckson and
Wall farms and grading same in the
near future. Something ought to be
done to roads in this part Of the coun-
try as they are in Gepicrabls con-
dition. One can hardly get cut with
q light buggy and horse.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

The ladies of the M. E. church
will serve a chicken pie supper in the
church basement week from this
evening, September %. The ladies
have acquired an enviable reputation
for preparing appetizing suppers, and
those who partake of this one are
assured of a substantial meal
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Miss Fanny Mcleod of Minneapolis
will be in Princeton tomorrow, Friday,
to resume instructing her class in
vocal music. She will be pleased to
meet all her former pupils and any
new ones who may desire to enroll.
Miss Mcleod will be the guest of Miss
Margaret I. King while in Princeton.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Andrew Sjoblom and son, John, were
passengers to Minneapolis Friday
morning. Mr.. Sjoblom has accepted
the agency for the Hupmobile, and
he drove new machine to Princeton
upon his return Saturday. -.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Albert Stricken of Princeton town
feels elated over capturing first prize
ON his Northwestern Red Dent corn
at the Mile Lacs county fair.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Alonzo Raiche won the first set of
dishes for having the greatest number
Of trade tickets sold in the automobile
contest at the c. A. Jack Drug Co.
store. Who is next? Get busy now
4O-1tc
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

L. w. Peterson returned to St. Paul
Monday morning, after passing a
couple of days here hunting in COM
pany with VIM. Nee1y.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Editor c.. L. Smith of the Book
News was a fair visitor Thursday
and he pronounced the exposition to be
a winner
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

DR.. H. C. Cooney and SON, Chester,
were passengers for Minneapolis Mon
day morning, where the latter enrolled
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Among those from Cambridge who
attended the fair Saturday were Coun-
ty Auditor and Mrs G. c.. Smith, and
Mrs. E. Rathjens and son, Rupert.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Mr.. Andrew Stark and Miss Ethel
Reinord Of Milo secured permit to
wed from Clerk of Court King yes
terdav.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

DR.. J. F. Kothman, optometrist, will
be in town on Wednesday and Thurs
day, Sept. 27 and %. Eyes examined
and glasses fitted. Office at the Com
mercial Hotel. 1-tfc
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

J. O. Thompson Of Marshall dropped
dead last Thursday. Heart trouble
caused death. Deceased was the
father of Phil Thompson, former
employe Of the Union.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21
LOCAL BREVITIES.

George I. Staples IS the only person who is
authorized to collect money due this Office. In
ever---> case the party paying money is entitled
to and should insist upon receiving printed
receipt. E. C. DUNN, Publisher.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Louis Rust and family, who have
been living in town since early spring,
have moved back on their farm four
miles east of town.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

For Rent-House one block south of
Catholic church; five rooms, two clos
cts, large built-in kitchen cupboard,
good cellar, wood shed. Inquire of
Chas. Hepburn, at Union office.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Lyle Nicely returned to his home at
:Solway, in the northern part of the
state, Monday, after visit here with
relatives and friends.
The Princeton union., 1916-09-21

Mr.. Chas. Keith was among those
from here to visit the Kanabec coun-
ty fair at Mora this week.