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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
LIVESTOCK
CHICAGO.

Chicago, Jan. 10.-The hog market
closed slow and is to 90 lower. Top,
1850. Estimated tomorrow, 10000.
Cattle closed weak to Is lower. Top,
$780, calves, 16. Estimated tomorrow
$4,000.
Sheep closed 10 to 90 lower. Top.
1885, lambs, 1915. Estimated tomor-
row. 10000.
Hogs-Receipts, 10000. Market slow,
sc lower. Mixed and butchers, $4,000
1850; good to heavy 1880 1850:
rough heavy, 15.90@16.10; light, $500
1885, pigs. 12.50@15.5o.
Cattle-Receipts, $4,000. Market
weak, Is lower. Beeves, s.10@13.S5;
cows and heifers, 5.75@1175: stockers
and feeders, 6.sO@10.S5; calves, $3.50
16.
Sheep-Receipts. $4,000. Market
steady to shade lower. Native. 9.7OW
1910; western. 10.25@13.35; lambs, ma
tive, 14@17.6O; lambs, western, 14.5o9
1875; ewes, 9@12.65.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
NINETEEN STARS
IN SERVICE FLAG

Caldwell, Jan. 10.-Representative of
its members who have enlisted in the
service Of their country in it's war with
Germany, the Commercial club Of this
city has unfurled in it's club rooms a
service flag with 10 stars enscribed
upon it. These members who are now
In either the army or navy are Captain
Dan F. Banks, Arnold Breshears. W..
G. Burno. Clifford Baker, DR.. +. M.
Cole, Arson Cornell, r. G. Ollie, r. E..
English. Harold w. Fiske, Harry
Grimes, George Kincaid, Homer Rice.
Carl Solomon, Professor Glenn Smith.
G. E. Taylor, Lieutenant Sam Webb.
George Warren and William ]. Nom
berg.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
NAMPA.

Nampa, Jan. 10.-C. q. Folsom
transacted business in Boise yester-
day.
A. S. Funk was a Caldwell visitor
yesterday.
William Krull, of Boise, looked after
business interests in the city yester-
day.
q. Harvey Moore spent yesterday in
Caldwell looking after business inter-
ests.
tor yesterday.
George Merritt, the local real estate
man, was a business visitor to Cald-
well yesterday.
c.. King, of Meridian, was = visitor
in the city yesterday.
w. w. Deal was q business visitor
to Meridian today.
A. E. Avent, Of Bull. il a business
visitor in the city.
Frank Richards left last evening for
California for a brief visit with rela-
tives.
C. H. Gloughie has returned from =
business trip to Iowa.
Mrs. John Melick left last evening
for Canada, where she will visit with
a sister for a month.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Poole visited
in Boise today.
Mrs. Ross Cady and Mrs. c. H. Smith
visited in Boise today.
Mrs. c. Merchant was the guest of
Boise friends today.
Mrs. ]. B. Rudert visited in Boisee
today.
e. w. Corners was a Caldwell visi-
tor today.
Mrs. Fred Mock visited in Boise to-
day.
J. N. Smith transacted business in
Caldwell today.
Frank Stephens, the local loan man,
was Boise visitor today.
Mrs. Jessie Jackson, of Boise, visited
in the city yesterday with her sister,
Mrs. c. H. McCurdy
Walter Muir spent today in Boise
looking after business interests.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Pruett were Cald-
well visitors today.
Mrs. John Slattery, Of Silver City, is
visiting in the city.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
VAGUE RUMORS
GIVE STRENGTH
TO THE STOCKS
Steel Issues Respond Quick
ly to Buying Orders Fol-
lowing Statement on the
Unified Tonnage.

New York. Jan. 10.-Stocks opened
irregular in dull market on the stock
exchange today. U. s. Steel was Off u
at s4%; General Motors 116A, up u;
Marine preferred S6h, off Y.
Activity increased In the first hour
Distillers securities made a new high
record at 36N. Steel slumped, selling
off v.
Publication of the untitled tonnage
report Of the United States Steel cor
poration was responsible for a rush of
buying orders in that stock and the
common advanced from 93% to 94A.
Tobacco products and Sumatra made
new high records.
Vague rumors of international events
impending threw strength into the
market in the early afternoon. Steel
issues responded to buying orders.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
'USTICK

Ustick, Jan. 1O.-Mr. and Mrs. I. N.
Patton and basy of Cedar Rapids. Ia,
visited the ]. f. Schott and ]. S.
Smith homes recently. Mr.. and Mrs.
Patton resided here a year, some six
years ago and have returned. intend
ing making their home here, having
rented the ]. M. Ames' tract.
Tha Red Cross auxiliary met at their
rooms Tuesday and completed 10
jackets for convalescents and 20
triangle bandages. There were II
women present. All who are members
are urged to attend as there ie plenty
of work for all. Days Of meeting are
Tuesday and Thursday.
The members of the Christian
church were made to rejoice when the
board Of elders reported all indebted
ness paid on the church property here,
made possible by the small donations
of nearly every man in the commun-
tty. There was surplus Of about $40,
which was given the Endeavor society
to complete the payments on their
piano. This generous and hearty re-
Spouse by the friends of the church is
greatly appreciated by the membership.
Marion F. Post has sold his ranch
to Mr.. Taylor of Albion, who is a
brotoher of Mrs. Ruth Hoalst.
J. T. Hedberg has recovered from
his injury and II working In Boise at
his trade as carpenter.
) Rev. and Mrs. J. w. Agee are en-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10

The recently announced retire.
ments Of Lord Cecil Spring Rice,
British ambassador to France, does
not indicate a change in British poll
cies according to London advices, but
are the moves of the British govern
ment in putting fresh blood into =
department that is said to greatly
need it. While the work Of Ambas-
sailors Spring Rice and BERTHE has
not been unfavoraoly criticized, it has
been felt in high British circles that
the British interests abroad could be
more safely entrusted to the hands
Of men in closer touch with the
modern world and who have not
"lived in an atmosphere utterly re-
mote from the realities of things to-
day or who look with disdainful eye
on commerce
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
WHISKY FOUND IN
TRUNK AT NAMP A

Nampa, Jan. 10.-Whisky odor from
a trunk at the baggage department OF
the Oregon Short Line depot in this
city yesterday, which was traced to
leakage from bottle, led to the seiz-
ure Of the trunk by Chief of Police
Larry Maloney. The trunk was found
to contain "a pints Of whisky. includ-
ing the one which had lost the greater
proportions of it's contents and the
odor of which aroused the suspicious
of the attaches of the baggage depart
ment. UP to the present time the own
er of the trunk has failed to call for 1t.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
GRAIN
CHICAGO

Chicago, Jan. 10.-Forecast of snow
and colder weather curbed trading on
the grain market today and prices
were practically stationary.
January oats opened % higher at
7s& and later sold at 80. March
opened unchanged at 70, and continued
at that figure. May opened at TN, up
", and remained unchanged.
January corn opened at $1.27%, I'M
changed from yesterday and continued
at that figure. May opened X lower
but later regained that fraction, at
$1.25k.
Provisions were steady on a lower
hog market
Corn--January, 1874; May, 1.24A
Oats-January. 7Sk; March, TITS;
May, 761s.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
CIVIL ACTION HEARD.

Caldwell, Jan. 1o.-Hearing Of the
final arguments in the case of Canyon
county against G. Harvey Moore,
former county assessor, for the recov-
cry of approximately $4,000 including
interest, alleged to be due the county
by Moore as a shortage in his final
settlement with it engrossed the con-
sideration of Judge Bryan in the dis
trict court this morning. The case is
a civil action and has been pending in
the court for more than a year.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The annual fellowship supper and
business meeting of the Congrega-
tional church will be held on Thursday
evening. Members Of the church and
congregation will bring their own bas-
kets of good things, and the aid So
ciety will serve hot coffee. There will
be O brief musical and literary pro-
gram between the supper and meeting.
Everyone urged to be present. Supper
at GAS and business meeting an hour
later.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION OF
TIME APPOINTED FOR PROV
ING WILL. ETC.

In the Probate Court Of Ada county.
State Of idaho.
In the matter Of the estate of Sarah
A. Smith, deceased.
Pursuant to an order of said court.
made on the 10th day Of January. 1918,
notice 10 hereby given that Tuesday,
the 32nd day Of January. 1918. at 10
o'clock q m. of said day. at the court
room Of said court. at the county court
hoAse In Boise. county Of Ada, state OF
Idaho. has been appointed as the time
and place for proving the Will Of said
Sarah A. Smith. deceased. and for hear
ing the application Of George H. Smith
for the issuance to him Of letters tesla
memtaFy, when and whore any person
interested may appear and contest the
same. r. H. DUNLAP.
Clerk.
Dated january 10. 1918. Adv. Jls
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
MERIDIAN

Meridian, Jan. 1o.-Mr. and Mrs. N.
w. Booth were Boise visitors last ev-
ening.
]. M. Jackson, Of the Meridian Hard
ware company, who has been quite IL,
the past week has sufficiently recover
ed to resume his work at the store.
Robert Pfost was a business visitor
to Boise today.
Miss Margaret Feldtman was the
guest Of Boise friends today.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10

Many concerns that are now produc-
ing explosives will, in time of peace,
convert their works into dye plants.
Italy possesses rich mines of zinc,
but as 1t is not coal producing
country the output of the metal is
limited.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
OMAHA.

South Omaha, Jan. 10.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 5000 Market steady to 10 lower.
Steers. sd12.50; cows and heifers, 5.75
@11.50; stockers and feeders, SOIL;
calves, 9.5O@13; bulls and stays, 10
1925.
Hogs-Receipts, 1880. Market 10
lower. Bulk of sales, 15.9O@1615; top,
1925.
Sheep-Receipts, 14,40o. Market
steady to easier. Yearlings, 1850
1850: wethers, ia 1880; lambs, 1925
Q16.75; ewes, 10@11.50.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
PORTLAND D.

Portland, Jan. 10.-Cattia-Receip
100. Tone of market steady. Medium
to choice steers, 9.75@ 1925; good to
medium steers, S.60Q9.5o; common to
good steers, 79s.40; choice cows and
heifers, 7@7.60; common to good cows
and hcifers, 5.75@7: Gamers, 39S.25;
bulls, 4.50@6.75; calves. 7910; stocok-
er and feeder steers, 6@s.
Hogs-Receipts, eel. Tone of mar
ket steady. Prime light, 145O@15.60;
prime heavy. 15.5O@15.65; pigs, 1s.5o@
1850; bulk. 14.45914.60.
Sheep-Receipts, IT'S Tone of mar
ket, steady. Western lambs, 14,50@
Is; valley lambs, 12.50@13; yearlings,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
MINING BLANKS.

Blanks for Declaration OF Intention
to Hold and Operate Mining Claims
under the Act of Congress. approved
Oct. 5, 1917. exempting lode mining
claims from assessment work. for sale
by The Capital News Pub. Co. Fifty
cents a dozen. Adv. II
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10

Realizing that the restoration Of
self reliance is the most valued gift
to men blinded through the misfor-
tunes of war, Mrs. Russell, wife of
Col. Benjamin Reeve Russell, United
States marine corps, is taking les
sons in basket weaving and the
wrapping of wires for electrical
equipment SO that she may be able
to impart this knowledge should the
occasion arise. Recently in New
York number of blind were taught
wire wrapping, acquiring the art 20
quickly that within a months time
they were self-supporting.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
UNDER ARREST FOR.
PASS|NCbAD CHECK.
ON Caldwell firm.
Ed. G.. Hewitt Taken Into
Custody in Owyhee Coun-
ty and Returned to An
swer the Charge.

Caldwell, Jan. 10.-Charged with
having passed a fraudulent check for
$500 upon Whitley & King Of this city,
distributors of the Studebaker car, Ed
c. Hewitt of this city was arrested by
Deputy Sheriff Hugh Nichols at Rock
well. Owyhee county today. The check
was drawn upon the First National
bank Of Nampa and according to re-
ports, Hewitt had no funds in the
bank.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
ARRESTED IN WYOMING.

Caldwell, Jan. Photographic ad-
vice was received this morning by
Sheriff George w. Froman to the eff
feet that Bert Fisher of Nampa, charg-
ed with wife desertion had been ar
rested 1t Casper, Wyo., and will be
held by the officers of that city upon
the charge unit, the arrival of Sheriff
Eroman for him.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
NAMPA SOLDIERS
ARRIVE IN FRANCE

Nampa, Jan. 10.-A cablegram re-
ceived last evening by DR.. ]. II. Muir
raw of this city, from somewhere In
France" from his son, Lieutenant Joe
Murray, advised that he was safe
and we'll" Young Murray is mem
Der of Battery B. 146th field artillery,
to which the Nampa unit of the Sec
md Idaho was assigned.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10

who is an old friend of theirs.
Mrs. Bruce oliver entertained the
Baptist Ladies' Aid Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Marting OF
Boise are visiting the e. e. Snider
home for a few days.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10

Robert MCLEAN, the star Of Amer
lean skaters and American champion
Twin soon have q chance at the worlds
title. Mclean 10 to race Oscar
Mathissen Of Switzerland, the holder
Of the worlds skating title, within q
few weeks and the American boy q
confident that he win be able to lead
Mathiessn in all Of their competi-
HON. Mclean holds several records
Ter distance skating,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
PRODUCE
NEW YORK.

New York, Jan. 10.-Sugar-Raw
steady; centrifugal, 90 test, 6005; re-
fined, quiet; cut loaf, s.95; crushed,
S75 powdered, 765; graduated. 745
Coffee-Rio No. Z, on the spot, So.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
THREE LIVES LOST
IN WRECK IN TEXAS

Taylor. Tex. Jan. 1o.-Three men
were killed and at least five injured
early today when the second section
Of Katy Flyer No. crashed into the
rear end Of the first section at Gran
ger, II miles north OF here. The en-
CINE on the section one was taking coal
when section two crashed into 1t,
smashing the rear Pullman coach.
Eight persons were in the wrecked
coach.
The dead are:
Morris Cohen, Dallas, Tex, travel
ing for Warner Corset company
r. N. Monkey, Lindale, Tex. repre-
senting the Cheney SILK company, New
York
J. J. Hoffstadt st. Louis. represent
ing st. Louis paper company.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
MONEY

New York, Jan. 10.-Money on call,
A; six months, 514 On; mercantile pa
per, 5000; bar silver, London. 45h;
New York, 90h; demand sterling,
ASK.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
POTATOES.
CHICAGO,

Chicago, Jan. 10.-Potatoes, receipts
no cars. Wisconsins 1S5@200; Mime
sofas $4,000; fancy westerns 200
@215.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
HAY AND CLOVER.

New York, Jan. 10.-Hay--Firmer
No. 1, 175@200 No. 3. 125@150
Clover--100916Q.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

MRS. JENNIE e. BLAIR, who leaves
shortly for the east has disposed of
her Mothers Cough Syrup" pre-
scription to Fred L. Fielding of the
Beckley Pharmacy. This cough
syrup has become so well known
that big demand has been created
and those wishing a supply of this
famous syrup kindly get same at
the Beckley Pharmacy. J10
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10

AUTOMOBILE garage and auto sup
plies; good location In Boise: good
business work ed up; will sell half In
terest or entire business. II inter-
ested will gladly give low price and
terms. Call at s24 Overland Bldg.
or phone S5sW. TL-ua
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10

PRINTED guaranteed instruction In
making mirrors and silvering gioboss
also circular on wonderful mario
tricks. loo. Hansen Mold, Dog egl
Salt Lake City. Utah. ~
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
12.5o@1s; wethers. 12@125o; ewes.
sos 011.50.
KANSAS CITY.

KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 1o.-Hogs
closed 10 to is lower with bulk at
1910 to 1886.
Steers closed slow to generally
steady; top at 1885. Cows closed
steady to weak; stockers firm and
calves steady
Sheep closed slow Is to % lower.
Top at 1876.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10
THREE GOOD BUYS.


400 ACRES fenced and cross .
fenced; 200 acres in alfalfa: /.
rs in grain: balance good pas I
ture: decreed water. paid up; .
modern house. bath and water /.
works: wind mills: no al .
kali or stone to hurt; black and .
chocolate loan soil, on state .
highway; 1875 head cattle can
go with place; only $40 per .
acre. Terms, or will exchange /.
Tor smaller place. +.
80 ACRES highly cultivated;
plenty good water IN central .
location near Boise; splendid
buildings, on interurban and I
macadam roads: $3.50 per acre :
on easy terms or will exchange .
for larger ranch and pay dtf- :
ference.
40 ACRES, 2-story house, near .
city; high state cultivation; I
dairy ranch and dairy stock. .
Will sell everything. including :
crop right and make easy ,
terms on bulk of 1t. TIE best :
40-acre ranch in Boise valley.
SCHOOLER- .3TARLIN0 A0CY. 4
Overland Bldg. Tilt
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10

The engagement Of Miss Laurs
Graves, Of New York and Washing.
ton, to Mr.. Frederick Tomkins Of
New York, has recently been an.
nounced and the wedding will take
place some time this wint,r. Mist
Graves is the daughter Of Col. and
Mrs. John Temple Graves and she b
. .avorite In eastern society. Mn
Tomkins 10 now awaiting . commits
sioa IN the aviation sorvicA
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10

Special Merchants lunch. 35c; home
cooking. Drinks. Adv. JIG
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10

Orders taken for latest books and
subscriptions for magazines. Get our
clubbing offer. Drinks, s24 Main
street. Adv, J16
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10

A large package Of real sugar u
The prize offered for nsw and VAIN
able ideas IN the management Of her
theater BY Miss Catherine Blsscksr.
who 70 proud 70 b. the only lady
manager of . theatsr h New York.
Miss Bleecksr directs the affairs q
The Broadway tAsatsr and abs dees
! W.T. ven.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10

S T o G K NJ f \ ATTENTION-Good
stock ranch proposition for sale in
GLIDING 800 inches of water immedi-
ately adjacent to forest reserve and
open range in central Idaho, sacrifice
ing this at less than half value;
owner now at our office. Schroeder
Startling Agency, Overland Bldg.
TL-J13
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1918-01-10

SAVE COAL-Buy an oil stove at
Kimery's, SIG Idaho st. J12
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-19
ISOLDE MENGES
THRILLS CANADA

The enthusiasm of the public and
critics on the Pacific coast regarding
Miss Isolde Menge's wonderful playing
on tn evioiin. during her rec2.:1 visit
there. knew no bounds. This famous
English artist will give concerts mere
on Friday and Saturday, October IL
and IL in the Auditorium.
In the Vancouver Province one
reads: s-
Z "The unmistakable mark Or genius
is upon her She was born for music,
and she was born for. the vic in More
over. she is a unique personality, one
who is different from most young
women. Miss Menges came through
her program triumphantly, whether in
the intricate and rapid passages OF the
Devils Trill,' which would be test
O fthe skill Of, performers one could
count OH the fingers of a hand the
passion of the 'Symphoni Espagnole,
of the tender sweetness of the cradle
song, 'Berceuse.' Perfect tone. a5so-
lutte. time, mastery phrasing and in.
tense vigor were by turns exhibited
to her astanished audience. .1
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later there were IS nests of them al
most at his elbow. j..
Sticks at His Post.
The report in, Burr was ordered to
station one man at the telephone with
instructions to call up regimental
headquarters every five minutes and
then to take the other six men and
make for the nearest shelter. Five
minutes later the telephone buzZed.
Sergeant Burr speaking" The
voice was tranquil in the midst Of
the cannOnade.
81 thought l told you to take cover
exclaimed the master electrician.
What are you doing there:' .s..
I'll be damned. SIR" said Sergeant
Burr. 'if I'll ask any man to stay in
such a place as this. No other change,
sir"
So, defiantly valorous. it was Ser
geant Eurr who made the reports ev1
cry five minutes in order that regi-
mental headquarters might know the
wire was still open. He stuck by his
post till the oncOming battalion was
abreast of him. Then, little after
o'clock he left the telephone at the
because it was perilous no long
err, and also because he wanted to "go
forward with the bunch
Sergeant Burr wasn't alone either
When he ordered his men to shelter in
ditch after the telephone had been
set up, Corporal Donald Palmer and
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possible said John N. Hagan, com
missioner of agriculture and labor to-

possible said John N. Hagan, com.
missioner of agriculture and labor 10.
day.
Mr. Hagan has only recently return.
ed from tour Of the western part of
the state which. carried him to the
Montana line on the west and the ma
tional border on the north. 9! found
most of the threshing crews out there
working with half or tWO-thirds Of a
crew. made up almost entirely Of
farmers or of regular farm help SAID
Mr.. Hagan. while these men are en-
gagged in threshing they cannot attend
to the. blowing and seeding whish
should be done dow g'ha ground is
in fine shape to be worked. donnt II
it has ever been bettsr. 70 get the
best results. rye should be soweu as
early as possible, to, give it Il good
start before cold weather comes. Rye
that is sown now will maze Il Letter
crop than that which goes IN week
or ten days later. tsH
'.They are a trifle shor: handed in
the Valley, but the big difficulty there
is not so much with threshing crews
as it is to get 'month-men' to do the
blowing. 1t isn't very profitable to EN-
ploy transient help at fifty cents the
hour for blowing, The Valley can
stand such, wages, but it's out of the
question west of the river, where the
crops this year were not good"
Mr. Hagan has not yet discovered a
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 10, 1918.

solution for the present unsatisfactory
labor condition. Unfortunately, busl-
ness men cannot volunteer in large
numbers to handle the blowing propo-
sition. !. is matter Of slow, steady
work. If the council Of defense had
carried out the suggestion made last
spring that it invest in several hun
dred small tractors, this emergency
fleet could be put to work now, with
city men as volunteer operators, and
tens of thousands OF acres could be
seeded. But the North Dakota council
never went through with its project,
and there are not enough tractors to
go round as a result. The average
farmer west of the river is not in, po-
sition to buy a new tractor at this
time and four men and as many teams
must be used to do the work that one
little steel horse and one man might
have done. q