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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
TELEGRAPHERS' UNION
THREATENS WALK-0UT

International News service.
CHICAGO. April ga walkout
Of commercial telesraphers en-
pipyed by the Western Union and
Postal Telegraph companies on
Monday. as the situation stands. is
inevitable. according TO "a statement
made today by s. j. Konenkamp. in
ternational president OF the Com
mercial Telegrapher's union. Kon-
enkamp said he expected TO fix the
hour for the walkout sometime to-
day
The men are organized and the
companies are discharging union
men," said KOnenkamp. "I am ad-
vised that at points in the west and
south conditions are such that we
can hardly escape a walkout unless
the telegraph companies recede
frCm their present stand"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
LIBERTY LOAN POSTERS
DROPPED ON GERMANS
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International News Service:
WASHINGTON. April 26.-Lib-
erty loan posters are being flung
down on the Germans today by the
aerial forces with Gen Pershing. A
telegram from the general 10 the
Liberty loan headquarters tells Of
the delight which the posters have
given the American forces, in as
suring them that the folks back
home are solidly behind them.
Thousands have been distributed
throughout France. and whenever
possible aviators shower them on
the civilian population inside the
German army lines.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
STATE ACCOUNTS BOARD
CHARGES PUBLIC OFFICERS
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INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, April %.
Gov. Goodrich today held charges
against a number of public officials.
handed 10 him by the state board
of accounts, for certifcatiOn to the
attorney general for legal action.
The charges include:
A. p. Flynn, Cass county auditor.
charged with having paid out $4,000
illegally for making new records of
a school fund loan in 1916
John ". Brown, Elkhart county
auditor. charged with having paid
out S4OO illegally, in making trans
fer books in 1915.
John J. beverly, trustee Of Lin
coin township, St Joseph county,
charged with $11S excess salary in
1914.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26

The British carried out a minor
operation west of Merville during
the night. capturing 50 prisoners
and three machine guns.
German artillery has been very
active on the front between the Lys
river and Givenchy.
In the district of Nilers- -Breten-
neuX German posts which had been
holding out were cleared.
ViHerS-BretenneuX is on the
Picardy front about nine miles east
of the British base At Amiens.D
The official statement follows:
ION the Bailleul- Hollebeke front.
after severe fighting lasting through
out the day Thursday against
greatly superior forces. the allied
troops were compelled 20 give
ground in the sector of KENNEL hill.
The enemy obtained a footing 1T
KENNEL hill
Fighting continues in the neigh
horhoOd OF DranOutre, KENNEL and
Vierstraat
we carried out successful minor
operations during the night west 0f
Merville. capturing 50 prisoners and
three machine guns
Hostile artillery was active on
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
British Forced to
GiUe Ground Near
Important Position


LONDON, April 2o.-Hard fighting continues along the
Picardy Flanders battle
The Germans gained footing at KENNEL hill.
(Kemmel hill lies just the end Me>sineS
ridge. The village of KENNEL which is the of the high
ground is about five miles south YpreS)
The office stated today that after alday struggle
the Observation-Disclosures line the allied troops compelled ID
give little ground in the sector of KENNEL HILL in Belgium
The AngloFrench forces in this district greatly out
numbered
The battle continues around Dranoue KENNEL and Nier
STRAIT (near the Franco-Belgian tTonter).
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
WHOLE NATION
CELEBRATING;
BOOST LOAN
Banner Day of Subscriptions
Thus For Which Brought
Total Of $166, 100000
May be Exceeded.
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International News Service.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-'Lib-
erty day" saw actual subscriptions
90 the third Liberty loan practically
reach the 100000 mark. The Of
fetal figures. as indicated by the
initial payments in the Il federal
reserve districts and compiled by the
treasury department were $1,956,
1850.
With elaborate Liberty day" cele-
orations being held in all parts Of
the country. treasury officials expect
that che subscriptions today will set
q record in war loan financing. The
banner day Of the present campaign
so far resulted in subscriptions to-
falling $166. 900. 600.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
ONLY ONE IN THOUSAND
DIES AT CAMP LOGAN
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HOUSTON. Tex, April 26.-What
is believed TO be the most remark
able health record for an army
camp is boasted today by Camp
Logan. During the eight months
since Gen. George Bell. jr.. COM
mander of the 33rd division. arrived
and began training the 10000 men
who have been in the division, only
40 have died from natural causes.
This is at the rate Of one-tenth Of
thousand.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
ACT OF DELEGATES OF
No LEGAL STANDING.

THE hOus of delegates Is a full-hedged house
Of because by the
term OF the organic made the executive
council the senate) sort of guardian IL, and
sative that in the states shared by both
Jointly. The resolution is not joint
because members who entered into
he conspiracy well knew that resOlu-
tabled "a promptly a motion in regard could
send IL there. HENCE THE RESOLUTION. SAVE
PRESTIGE OF THE TITLE OF THE
No MORE EFFECT IN LAW THAN
SAME As INDINIDUALs"
But at that all members Of the house OF delegates
did join i'm the conspiracy. The speaker, and 10
other members, intent upon preserving respect for
United authority the island. fought the
resolution and voted against it. Mott and his
respondents. Judge Rodney continues IN his recital
OF facts. knew in advance that the passage would
result and Immediately thercupOn the Associated
Press employed TO spread the story all over the
United states attacking only the in
stitution. hut the Judges character individual
but SAYS he:
we have little power to punish ISLANDERS of our
summariy. We all
sonal rights against all persons n OF the
hous delegates. whether members Of this bar
individual
vindcatiOn. Is e be advised j. best. . For
the bels of these LAWYERS, and Others Of
another remedy. . Judges of like
others, are left their remedy by personal action
Grim or civil libel or slander where
trial be had by defendant"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
Liberty Loan Day Brings Total Subscriptions Near Two Bill
Island Volcano
Erupts, Quakes
Felt In Italy

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ROME. April %. - Earthquake
shocks lasting a minute, were felt
at Milan and Bergamo, in Italy, said
advices received here today No
damage was done.
Stromboli, a volcano on an island
Of the same name. is in violent
eruption Large quaptities OF lava
are falling on the eastern part Of
the island, setting vineyards on fire.
Panic broke out among the popu-
lation and il is feared that there
were some victims.
StrOmbOli is a volcanic island in
the Mediterranean sea just of the
northern coast OF Sicily.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
ITALIAN PLANES
BOMB NAVY BASE
Austrian Works at POIa and
RoVigno Are Raided by
AViatOrS.
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LONDON, April 26.-Italian sea
planes made a reconnaissance over
the Austrian naval base at Pola and
also over ROvigno. bombarding de-
stroyers and merchantmen. said
press dispatch from Rome today.
Two bombs struck a destroyer A
warship IN the F3ssave canal was
attacked also.
One Italian machine was brought
down, while one Italian plane was
compelled 10 alight in a choppy sea
A daring rescue was made by an
Italian pilot, who swoOped down.
rescuing the pilot Of the disabled
craft.
The Italians got back 10 their
bases. although heavily shelled.
The raid was made on Monday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
KAISER VIEWS DAMAGE.

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LONDON. April 26.-The kaiser
has visited the German submarine
bases at Zeebrugge on the BelSian
coast 20 make personal inspection
af the damage done in the British
raid said q Central News dispatch
from Amsterdam today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
INVESTIGATE CAUSE OF
SINKING OF ST. PAUL
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AN ATLANTIC PORT. April Go
Preparations for raising the st.
Faul. American liner which sank at
ker pier yesterday, were rushed to-
day while naval authorities attempt
ed 10 determine definitely the cause
OF the sinking.
Three were reported missing today
while there was still doubt about
two others. Officials generally pro-
fessed TO believe that the sinking
was purely accidental.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
.S1OO,OOO A DAY
IS LOAN GOAL
Mass Meetings Tonight and
Saturday Expected to
Boost Total.

With the subscriptions OF S.
2s1 persons reported up to
Thursday night, a total Of ST.
743,95O as Liberty bond sales in
st. Joseph county was an
nounced by county headquar-
ters Friday morning. This
leaves s75s,O5O Of the county's
minimum Quota yet to be sub
scribed
Mass meetings tonight and tomor-
row night will boost the Liberty
loan in South Bend. Such boost
ing is necessary, it is pointed out by
A. D. Baker. county chairman, be-
cause there yet remains more than
S75O.0OO Of the minimum quota TO
be raised, with eight days in which
to procure it. Wen have to bring
in 100000 a day to make the mini
num- declared loan officials Friday
morning.
Capt c. A. Stumpf of Camp Grant
and Morris J. Moriarity OF Chicago
will be the speakers at the meeting
tonight. Following the parade to-
morrow evening. Clarence DarrOw
noted labor lawyer. and Sergt.
George Nightingale of the Princess
Pats. will address a meeting. Both
gatherings will be held in the high
school auditorium.
Judge Frank Gilmer of the city
court will preside at the Saturday
night meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
BERLIN PAPER SAYS
HARB0R WAS BLOCKED
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COPENHAGEN. April 20.
Twelve British prisoners were cap
tured i'm the British raid against the
German submarine base at Zee
brugge. the LokaI Anzeiser of Ber-
lin states
The paper stated that nearly the
whole harbor passage at ZeebruCge
was blocked by sunken ships. but
that submarines are still able TO
leave through n narrow passage.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
AUSTRIAN PREMIER AND
DEPUTIES IN A CLASH

Intern atlOunl News ~tIN4Ce-
ZURICH. April 26.-Premier Von
SevdIer. Of Austria will be COM
pelIed either TO resign or dissolve
The chamb Der Of deputies, according
10 information received here today
from the frontier. liz was stated
that the Austrian socialists, the Slav
party and other political factions
would refuse 20 support the Won
Sevdler government
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
MILLER ESCORTED ON HIS
WAY FROM DISTRICT
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WASHINGTON. April 90. - Fred
c. Miller. alien mayor of Michigan
City, Ind. who was arrested for
entering the barred zone OF the Dis
triCt OF Columbia. was released late
yesterday by the department OF jus
tice. He was escorted from the
district and allowed TO go home.
officials were satisfied that his vio-
lation of the presidents proclama-
tion was not wilful
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
THREE FLYERs kILLEn.

IEtprultl0uuI News service
LONDON, April 26.-TWo aero
planes collided near south Kent last
night killing three flying officers.
accorGins TO dispatch from that
town today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26

the front between the Lys river ana
Givenchy.
south of the Somme river Cpl
cardy 'front.' hostile posts which had
been holding out southeast Of Viz
lers- s-BretenneuX were cleared.
German artillery was active N
that region, using gas shells.
Elsewhere there is nothing 20
report
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
"OUR ENEMIES ARE
DIGGING OWN GRAVES
KAISER BILL BOASTS
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AMSTERDAM, April 26. -- our
victories in the field and al home
should convince our enemies that
We cannot be subdued by force Of
arms or economic blockades.' said
the kaiser. addressing German
troops on the Flanders front ma
tions desiring TO destroy us are
digging their own graves.
In view Of the threatening attitude
which Germany has taken against
Holland. the kaiser's boastful Lam
guage might possibly be construed
as warning 10 the Dutch.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
MAKE EFFORT FOR
KENNEL RIDGE.
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LONDON, April IS. - The Ger
mans are again making determined
effort to capture KENNEL ridge
strategic stretch Of high ground in
Belgium just west OF the lower end
Of Messines ridge
A belatRd report from the Ger
man war Office. issued last night and
received here early today. stated
that Gen. Sixt Won Arnim's army
was fighting for possession Of Kem-
mel ~idEe and the village or KEN
mel on the crest
The great double fight which de-
veloped two days ago on the Picardv
and Flanders fields. was still raging
last night with varying success. The
British recaptured the village OF
Nillers- -BreJenneaux. but slightly re-
tired their lines at some points on
the Flanders front 20 avoid useless
losses.
Australian troops have PLAYED
brilliant part in the fighting south
of the Somme river opposite
Amiensl
Australian forces. in conjunction
with English soldiers attacked in
the sector Of Nillers- BretenneauV
and not only drove the Germans
from the village. but captured more
than SOC prisoners
Unable TO Gain Ground
Earlier German attacks in the
neighborhCod had been carried ont
with about 10000 troops Despite
the vigor Of the assault the Germans
were unable 10 gain any ground and
Field Marshal Haig in his official
dispatches on Thursday night en-
phasized the severity OF The German
losses.
The Germans were unable 20
renew their infantry attacks in the
sector Of HanEard en- Santerre.
southeast Of Amiens. but the artil-
lery on both sides was very active.
The big guns We're active alI the wav
20 the Avre river A feature OF
the engagement on the Picardv
field was duels between the tanks
The British remained complete mas
tiers in this phase ~ the lighting.
howeyer. The British tanks with
their machine guns splitting fire.
ploughed through the German
ranks. moving down Germans risht
and left
French Aid Defense.
French troops are now lighting
alongside the British all along both
battle fronts. They are reported 20
be taking a prominent part in the
defense Of KENNEL ridge and the
village ~ the same name whore the
Germans now seem 20 be c0ncen-
trating their greatest efforts
The Germans have been unable %
take any Of the obJect.tes ser for
the present assaults
Flanders Battle Renewed.
The great battle OF Flanders has
again been renewed" said The Times
today in commenting upon the fght-
Ing on the western front so far
the enemy has been making only
limited attacks The Ger. are
concentrating their efforts two
points on the long tZ. Ine.
They are driving straight Tor Alalens
In the ancIe between the ~0mme
and the Atre rivers Bra Belgium
the enemy is making "a desperate
effort 70 win The key position at
KENNEL ridge
The Germans suffered severe
repulse before Amiens hut on the
Franco Belgian frontier they made
som progress. The KENNEL position
is evidently serious.
Americans are taking part u This
struggle and already O. number of
wounded men from Gen Per~hines
command have reached the rear.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
PARIS B0MBARDED BY
LONG RANGE GUN AGAIN
aternatIonaI 80 ServL.e .

PARIS. April e6.-The lombard
ment OF Paris by long range Ger
man cannon was recommended dur
ing the night
factory was struck bv a shell.
but there were no casualties
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
JUDGE Is NOT PARTY
IN CONTEMPT CASES.

Understand. Judge Rodney did not institute these
proceedings against Mott, HOrd. Dexter and Sar-
miento. himself to crafty personal pique.
gratify certain political b',s>cs who had grudge
against them. He did beg Of a sheriff to sign
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
MOTIFS VERSION OF HIS
CASE Is PETTIFOGGERY.

only virtue i'm Motifs OF his Porto
Rican experience is that drastic criticism
his conduct in the which he
presiding the moment that hc uttered that
Whatever the disposition that made of his
case. "a the result of political influence from Wash
ington a sO-CgIed review by the department of
Justice. after the decision by Judge Rodney. the
fact of the Is that the against Mott
instituted by the judge trying to coax MEM
Der OF the bar Il. and then the sheriff. and
then the clerk. and finally holding the bailin for
whose appoiEtmcnt ne might have teen responsible,
and coercing him into it.
This is no idle street talk. political seIf-defense
from the bench but quoted with ful, authority
the Iaw books; Porto Rico Federal Reports Vol
4. Page i56.
IL makes some difference who starts a case. il at
the bottom IL. when IL comes solving ques-
ton of arbitrary misuse OF power. and il Judge
Rodney j. guilty. then Mott. his seeming pupil. has
gone him several bcttcr-Or worse.
According Judge Rodney. Mott and his
conspiratOrs were akin TO miniature Aaron Burrs;
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
CASE WAS INSTITUTED
BY BAR ASSOCIATION.

The opinion filed by Judge Rodney Porto Rico Fed.
Rep. Vol. 4. Page 476), addressed i'm $500 words
says Thomas ID. Mott Henry +. HOrd, Francis III.
Dexter and Antonio SarmientO brought before
the court on IA memorial of the Bar association 81
out of IS members of the practcing before the
COURT demanding that they "be required TO show
why they should be scveraIIy reprimanded.
suspended dlsbarTed or punished for contempt and
unprofessiOnal conduct" Such unprofessiOnaI
duct, as cited by the Judge in his opinion, consisted
OF the stirring hostiIties
On institution, and against the organic law of the
island prescribed by the government the
United states"
Judge Rodney, in reviewing the case and the in
cdcnts leading up thereto, admits finding himself
a position OF "eXtreme delicacy condI-
tiOns existing the island" He cites the spirit Of
hostiIities having developed i'm the minds OF
certain leaders of the unonist party" and becoming
attack upon the I'm the latter part OF
uary 1903.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
INTERURBAN RATES TO
EQUAL STEAM ROADS
CHARGES FOR FREIGHT

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WASHINGTON. April 26.-Nine
middle western electric railways to-
day were granted permission TO
charge rates equal 20 those charged
by competing steam roads. in "a
ruling by the interstate commerce
commission The roads affected are
the Terre Haute. indianapolis and
Eastern Traction Co: Eastern Ohio
RAILWAY CO.; Indiana Railway and
Light Co.. Southern Michigan Rail
way Co. Chicago. South Bend and
Northern Indiana Railway Co:
Union Traction Co. OF Indiana. In
terstate Public Service CO.. Louis
vile and Southern Indiana Traction
Co. and the Louisville and Northern
Railway and Light Co
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April Co.
officials OF traction companies en-
tering Indianapolis today stated that
the ruling OF the interstate com
merce mission granting middle
western traction companies permis-
sion 20 charge rates equal 20 those
of competine steam roads proba blv
refers 20 interstate freight ship
ments Tor which petition for i'm
creases was fled bv the electric
roads some time ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26

We doubt II any court had to deal with
such situation. and the least about m
this memoranda views ms likely
will be not 20 put matters and expressions into
the record that would not be palaable reading for
the respondents
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26

lac challenges their Americanism. being
upon the COUct as an institution. and then as if
despairing of their CuIpabiIity. remarks after IA
manner that now appears almost prophetic TO
Mott:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
TRIES TO HIDE BEHIND
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

It appears that these unonist poIti-
clans. being also lawyers of whom Mott is Classi-
fed leader, at that time appropriated the services
of several native lawyers i'm the house of delegates,
and causing resolution to be introduced and pass
cd i'm the house charging the with having
''crcatcd spirit hostility the island demand
cd that a 'judge from Louisiana ought TO be ap-
pointed TO the bench and that if this could not be
done, the ought TO be abolished"
Advertisements were published i'm the newspapers
and scattered broadcast asking everybody ha, ing
anything to say against the court its judge
before it and make a statement The result was a
ncar-insurrecton; il created furore the island;
the newspapers were filled with the evidence CD
of these and others and with criticisms of the
institution and the Judge as an
dividuaI, during several days, during which time
practically nothing else talked"
After which manner Mott appears TO be adept
seeking take shelter behind official bodies
pcrpctratng his cussedncss, practising il down i'm
Porto Rico. he attempted practice il here
i'm south Bend, presuning to employ the powers
of the court effort suppress criticism Of him.
self. But, says Judge Rodney:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26
THE WEATHER

Indiana and Lower Michigan
Probably rain tonight and Saturday.
cooler tonight and in southwest
portions. cooler Saturday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-04-26

CONTINUED On PAGE SID
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-22
MRS. E.L. CRAWFORD
DIED MONDAY OF FLU

The funeral of Mrs. E. L, Crawford
who died yesterday morning at her
home, 433 Forrest avenue, after a
weeks illness with influenza took
place this morning from the residence
at 10 o'clock. Interment was at Oak
Grove cemetery.
Besides a bereaved husband and a
little son, Mrs. Crawford leaves to
survive her a father, Ash Spillers, of
Albany; two sisters. Mrs. Hole, OF
Albany, and Mrs. Woodruff, of Lump
kin; and three brothers, Charlie, Oney,
and Moody Spilles.
The pall-bearers were: L. L. Nc
Cleskey, Herman MCDANIEL, A T. Bus
bee, H. w. suggs, D. NJ. Edge, R. L.
McMath.
Mrs. Crawford was % years of age.
She was highly esteemed by all who
knew her, and her death is. very much
regretted.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-10-22
WHEAT PLEDGE
CARDS COM|NG
IN INDICAT
LARGE ACREAGE
COUNTY AGENT MARSHALL URGES
FABMFRS TO TREAT THEIR
WHEAT SEED BEFORE PLANT
ING, AND HAS ARRANGED FOR
PLANTERS TO SECURE SEED.
PRACTICALLY AT COST. =

Of the wheat pledge cards mailed
out to farmers, quite a few have been
returned and with very few excep-
tions the indications are that the
acreage to wheat in Sumter county
for the coming season will be greatly
increased
Only a few days ago sample of
screenings from a Sumter -four mill
was sent to Athens for examination
and quite bit of bunt and smut was
found Farmers should by no means
fail to treat their wheat seed before
planting II anyone is in doubt as, to
the proper treatment of seed write
the County Agent and complete in
formation will be furnished,
have arranger through a local
seed concern for Sumter planters who
are in need of wheat for planting to
get same almost at cost. That price
being $3.35 per blshel. There are 500
bushels in this lot of wheat which I
feel free to recommend. 1t being the
genuine Blue Stem variety.
l do not wish to be misunderstood
and have anyone think | am adver-
tising for any concern, but this seed
was purchased by the seed company
at my suggestion and the price fix
ed by agreement to furnish same to
the planter as cheaply as it can be
purchased. l chose this seed in order
that the farmers might get number
one seed when buying.
November is a good time to plant
and don't be afraid to put in enough
work to get a good seed-bed. 1t pays
at harvest time.
GEO. o. MARSHALL.