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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs Minnie Sailor is spending the
day at Argos, Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs Levi Kohl OF Co
shen are visiting with relatives
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel +. Wells Of
Grand Rapids. Mich. are spending
the day with Mr.. and Mrs. II. f.
Cellers
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Kemp are visit
ing in Buchanan, Mich.
Miss Jean Watson. Sic f. Misha-
waka av.. who has been i'll for sew
eral days. is somewhat improved.
Miss Belle Ludgate OF Chicago is
spending the day as the guest OF
Mrs. Carrie Hull. lis - Lincoln
way w
Mr. and Mrs John Beiger and
family motored here from Grand
Rapids. Mich. and are the guests
OF Mrs Beiger's sister. Mrs r. n.
Jernegan. +. Third ST.
r. n. Kirkwood went 10 Great
Lakes last night 10 visit his son
Charles T.. in training there. and
is sick at present.
Carl Burkett. I'll Lincoln way
w. is confined to his home by sick
ness
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
German Prisoners
Treated as Guests;
Lead Indolent Life

International News Service:
ATLANTA, Ga. May 3.-Guest
like treatment accorded German
prisoners at Fort Mcpherson was
made the subject Of a special re-
port of the Fulton county grand
jury in a presentment 10 Judge Ben
Hill of the county superior court.
The report declares the military
authorities at the post permitted the
playing of the German national air
by German bands. and il enters a
vigorous protest against the man
ner in which the prisoners from the
submarines were received at the
camp some 80 days ago, at which
time, said prisoners were greeted by
their compatriots quartered there
as victors."
The prisoners are in a large
measure guests of the nation, says
the report, for they do no manual
labor. they are well fed, we'll housed.
well clothed and are permitted to
lead a lazy, indolent life"
1t was suggested that a copy Of
the report be sent 10 the Georgia
senator's with the request that an
immediate investigation be made by
the proper authorities at Washing
ton, as TO why the federal authori-
ties at Fort Mcpherson allowed Ger
man bands to play the German ma
tional air"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
PLAN TO MAKE STATE
A VOCATIONAL CENTER
FOR MILITARY PURPOSES

INDIANAPOLIS. May 4.-Plans
for making Indianapolis one of the
most important vocational training
centers for military purposes in the
United States have received the ap-
prevail OF war department officials
according to Ernest n. Smith. secre-
tary OF the Indianapolis chamber of
commerce. Mr.. Smith has just re
turned from 10 days trip TO Wash
ingtOn where he laid his plan be-
fore the war department.
The plans were made following
the successful operation of a small
training school which has been con-
Quoted tor several weeks. Mr.
Smith told government officials tina.
Indianapolis would assume the re-
sponsibility of training from 2,500
to 10000 men. The departments de-
cision is expected in few days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
HALF MILLION
GOAL REACHED
Penn Township Liberty Loan
Campaign Goes Well
Over the Top.

Mshawaka went over the half
million mark in It's third Liberty
lean campaign last night. being
$4,000 IN excess OF the original
quota as fixed by the South Bend
committee. and $4,000 over the last
amount a. which Penn townships
apportiOnment was set
While there was never any doubt
IN the minds Of the energetic COM
mittee OF local business men hand
liue the camaign as 20 the ability
of this district to- raise its quota
and better. it was felt that energet-
iC campaigning was necessary to
reach the half million mark, this
being the ultimate goal aimed at by
the workers
Subscription n comparatively
small amounts have been coming in
10 the committee in large numbers
during the past few DAYS, and yes
terday afternoon and evening there
was perfect avalanche of appli-
cations for $50 and 500 bonds.
While il was given out that the
amount obtained exceeded $500, 200
and better. there was no definite
statement forthcoming as To- how
much over that figure the campaign
had resulted in Final and definite
figures will be reported 20 head
quarters at South Send Monday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
THREE RECEPTIONS
FOR HARRISON EAGER

r. Harrison Eager. who leaves
Monday for the Great Lakes. hav-
ing enlisted in the navy, was the
guest Of honor at several social
functions. among them being a stag
party at the home of his brother
Carl. y. ST. Francis St. last even
ing. Refreshments were served.
Eager was also entertained at a
u O'Clock dinner at the home Of
MIR. and Mrs. Roy Eager, y. NOtre
Dame st, Saturday. Covers were
laid for six.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank A. YOst. SIS
Portage av.. entertained at Z
o'clock dinner Friday evening in
honor of the latter's brother. Har-
rison Eager. Covers were laid for
10. The decorations were Ameri-
can Flags.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
WAR GARDENS ARE
INCREASING HERE
More Than Six Hundred Now
Ready for Planting
May be Thousand.

over 1000 war gardens will be
maintained in Mishawaka during
the summer. according TO the com
mittee in charge Of the movement.
This does not include the gardens
being grown by the Dodge company
under supervision and guidance Of
the Dodge gardener, w. II. Lloyd. If
the weather man favors the idea.
there will be no shortage Of garden
produce in the city this season. and
in all probabilities much Of what
is grown will be preserved in some
manner for winter consumption.
City Sealer II. +. Strubbe reports
that in his district, north Of Lin
coin way and east Of Niles avenue
there are now 500 gardens under
way, all of them plOwed and ready
for planting and many Of them al
ready plotted out and planted with
various garden commodities. In all
there are about 500 lots in the city,
outside of the Dodge lots, plowed
and ready for use. Others are be
ing let out constantly. and from
present indications, most Of the va
cant space will be utilized.
These lots are the vacant ones.
and do not include the home gar
dens. With these the number OF
gardens will be greatly increased,
as most families are making use
of their spare yard space in the
planting of vegetables for summer
consumption. Favorable weather
conditions have made it possible 70
expedite the work this spring, and
as a consequence greater progress
has been made than was anticipat-
ed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
FIRE IN TOWLE WOODS
DOES $1,000 DAMAGE

Timber to the value of $1,000 was
destroyed as the result of a fire in
the north Towle woods Saturday
afternoon. The farm is occupied by
@. j. Eager. and is located two
miles northwest of Mishawaka. The
blaze originated when the people
living on the adjoining farm made
bonfire to burn some brushes,
which later spread 10 the woods.
The South Bend fire department was
called and succeeded in extinguish
ing the flames. and by their splen-
did work much of the timber was
saved The fire lasted three hours.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
REPORTS FROM PHYSICIANS.

to people who have used only ordinar,
bowel and stomach medicines and thu
various oils and waters.
REPORTS FROM PHYSICIANS.
DR.. James Weaver. Loa. Utah Il have
found nothing in my - years practice
70 excel AdlerI-ka"
DR.. w. A Line. West Baden. Ind. u
used Adler-i-ka in my practice and have
found nothing 10 excel il"
DR. +. NJ. Prettyman. Mallard. MINI.
Il use Adler-i-ka in all bowel cases and
have been very successful with g. Some
cases require only one dose"
Druggist ID. Hawkes.. Goshen. Ind .
"One Of our leading doctors has used
Adler-l-ka In cases Of stomach trouble
with wonderful success He has not lost
a patient and saved many operations.
]. p Pickett Gillian Ark. u had
bad stomach trouble After taking Al
ler-i-aa feel better than for % years
Haven't language 20 express the awfu
Impurities which were eliminated from
M system
Cora f. NObieft. Saceeyah. Okls
Thanks TO Adier-i-ka 7 can sleep al
night now. sSnlething could not do foI
years"
Mrs l. A. Austin. Ausland. MINI 81"
could not eat a thing. my stomach wai
so wecS Ad,eT-ika made me feel better
and am low able % work and ginning
Sold IN South Bend by American Drue
Co. nc \. Main 81 Throu ghOut In
diana % tue loading druggists in eacL
etU. Ally
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
To BE
HELD HERE TODAY
Prominent Sunday School
Workers Will Speak at
Annual Meeting.

With inspiring talks by the prom
inent Sunday school workers and
ministers of the district, the Penn
township annual Sunday school con-
vention will be held today at the
First Evangelical church. 1t Is
probable that the attendance will
be large. as an unusual program has
been prepared. The program will
be as follows:
Masonic Orchestra, 2:15 TO 2:4O.
America" No. 28S (Audience
Standing).
Invocation, Rev. ID. ID. Spangler
AT the Battle Front" Hymn No.
SO .......-...-... Audience
Scripture Reading, ..-..--.
......Re Rev. j. NJ. Jordan
Prayer ...... Rev. b. Earle Parker
Indian Lullaby. .Vogt
Christian Church Ladies Quartet.
Committee Reports
Township Secretary's Report, 49,.
................ Miss Ethel Frye
Selection. .... Masonic Orchestra
Baptist Church Male Quartet.
Brighten the Corner Wher'er You
Are" Hymn No. 1872.
Address-"The Challenge Of a SUI
preme Opportunity" Ora s. Ellis,
Pres. :. s. Assn Marshall Co.
over the Top. 800. H. A. Moran
Offeratory, $500. Masonic Orchestra
"Blest Be the Tie That Binds.
........ Audience
BenedictOry Prayer .......
.. Rev. Floyd w. Johnston
Postlude. $500. Masonic Orchestra
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
SERVICES AT NJ. f. CHURCH.

Services will be held at the reg
ular hour at the First Methodist
church Sunday morning with sun
day school at 9:45 O'Clock and
morning worship at II. Rev. b.
Earle Parker will preach on THE
High Adventure of the soul" Miss
Hazel Harris and Miss Caphleragh
of south Bend will sing. At the
evening hour Rev. Parker will de-
liver a sermon on THE Greater
Life" and Miss Harris will be the
soloist. The chorus choir will sing
at both services,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
To RAISE WAR Fund.

For the purpose of raising a S16.-
100000 fund for carrying on the
work OF the knights OF Columbus in
France and in the cantonments OF
America a drive will be made
throughout the country which will
continue until the fund is complete
lndiana'S share OF the huge sum is
S25o.006. It is believed that Mish-
awake Will in this. as in all things.
come 10 the support OF the state in
a thorough manner. The fund will
be used in the erection OF recrea-
tional buildings both here and
abroad for the beneht OF the so,
diers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
WRECK TRAIN CARRYING
DRAFTED MEN TO CAMP
International News Service:

ACKERMAN. Miss, May A.
Bloodhounds we're put on the trail
today in an attempt to run down
the person who laid a spike on the
rail OF the G.. NJ. and n. railway
rear here, in the path OF a train
load OF drafted Negroes. sending the
train off the rails and killing the
fireman. Hert Watson, and injuring
the engineer, Ed Glover, and % OF
the drafted Negroes.
When the engine struck the spike
f. jumped off the track and dragged
the train with IL into a deep cut at
the side, turning over the cars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
GERMANS ARE UNABLE TO
PROVIDE AIR DEFENSES
international News Service:

international News Service:
AMSTERDAM. May 4. - Ger
manys efforts to solve the problem
Of successful air defense have
failed. This was revealed when a
staff officer. upon being interpret
lated by three deputies in the reich
stag. replied:
There is no sure means OF pre-
venting air attacks. Anti-aircraft
barrage is the best and reprisal
threats against London and Paris
comes next"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
T1Uo Planes Fall During
Thrilling Battle in Air

planes. Our planes mounted above
the enemy. who had apparently
failed 10 see the Americans. Then
the Americans dived downard, their
machine guns squirting FIRE. Chap
man cut off the German single
scatter and pursued IL across the
line. The machine guns on both
planes were going when both were
seen TO fall, having caught fire.
The Germans swerved about and
started home, pursued by the Amer
leans. -Four of the FIVE American
planes returned safely.
The doughboys watched the fight
from their trenches.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
Music on THE MENU.

Patrons of the Mishawaka hotel
Sunday dinners will hereafter be
treated TO music while discussing
the menu. Manager Bert deVault
has engaged the services Of Mrs.
Violet Shy Parks, violinist, and
Miss Mary Doolittle, pianist, who
will render a program during the
meal commencing next Sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
NOW'S THE TIME.

should have your hard wood floors
treated. We have a system that
gives them perfectly beautiful fin
ish. The fact OF the case is-we are
expert in all kinds of interior deco
rating and have a full line of ready
to-use paints and varnishes. II. L.
Loehr, Decorating Co, PA Mich. st.
Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
international News Service:

international News Service:
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE. May 4.-In a thrilling
pitched battle above the FROM north
west OF Toul, the machine of Avia-
tor Charles Chapman, OF the Amer
lean army. and his German Oppon-
ent both fell in flames.
Chapman halls from Waterloo.
Ia. He and four other American
pilots were patrolling near the
front on Friday morning. They had
made one trip and were on the sec
ond when they espied silver specks
high in the sky. These specks. they
knew at once, were German air
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
YOUR CHILDREN.

Each year brings the children to
new period of interest in the lives
OF their parents and relatives. and
the happy memories of those periods
can be best made perpetual by good
portraits made OF them in their
homes; a never failing pleasure to
you and the children as they grow
older. We specialize on home por-
trait work. The Mcdonald Studio.
211 s. Main st-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
ARRANGE FOR PARTY.

Arrangements have been complet-
ed for a card party TO be given at
the home of Mrs. George Claussen,
Ala w. Sixth St, by the members of
the Women's Mooseheart Legion
Wednesday, May 10.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
RETURNS To CAMP.

William watson, 18TH field artil-
lery. left yesterday for Camp Sher-
by. Hattiesburg. Miss. after spend
ing a 10 days furlough as the guest
of his father Robert Watson, 51S +.
Mishawaka av.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
4 COMPANY TO MEET.

X company nome guards, capt.
will hold a meeting
Tuesday evening when business of
a very special interest will be trans
acted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
GERMANS VIOLATE THE
NEUTRALITY OF HOLLAND

International News Service:
AMSTERDAM, May 4.-The Ger
mans have violated Dutch neutral
fly by sending a steamer from Zee
brugge TO Antwerp. through the
mouth of the Scheldt river, which
has been closed. the Telegram says.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05

Alexis Coquillard for county treas
urer. republican primaries, May 8.
First republican column, 12-C.
-Advt.-3S13-May 8
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
Making business better

EVERY business man who reads this knows
that the one thing he wants for his business
is to make it BETTER it DUG int to be quite easy
for you to understand how we feel about want 3.
ing to ma Ike our business better
larger sales tho that's the common idea. We believe
that sales do increase when business gets better but the
sales a result not merely measure Of the better.
We have things to sell that men and boys wear we
want to sell them Of course we bought EN- to SELL But
we'd lot rather have you in because you want to
buy these things, than persuade you to and buys
because we want to sell them.
We feel pretty that if are careful enough about
having the right qualities in our Merchandise and putting
prices that insure you good value for your money and
then tell you the truth about what we have we find that
sales increase.
That's why we have so much to say about
Tart Schaffner and Marx clothes
That's merchandise that repesentsom idea Of the best
do for you. The rest ofsom merchandise is
nearly like that know how to get it.
Saml Spiro & Co.
Home of Hart sehaane & Marx Clothes Knox Hats,
SamPeck Boys Clothes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Driving
horse. TOP buggy and harness.
Call afternoons. Inquire 500 r.
Second ST 4t2
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05

ED-Cnfuruished rooms for
light housekeeping. Call Home
phone S2g. 5tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05

FOR SALE-Five room house on
Melville St. one block from East
End school a bargain Joseph
deLorenzi Both phones. "a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05

FOR SALE-Mare with colt two
weeks old. mare weighs 1850.
seven years old. McDowelrs barn.
.zf : Main 81.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05

FOR SALE Household furniture.
Good as new; 213 $. Hill ST ats
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05

FOR RENT Nicely furnished room
in modern home. call Home b
EOS. 5t3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05

WANTED - Young ladies to learn
telephone operating, must be over
16 and of good character. All ap-
plicants will be Investigated. Apply
Receivers Central Union Telephone
Co. Main and First SITS. 2Stf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
TRANSFER

CITY TRANSFER COMPANY
makes "a specially Of moving and
storing household goods also light
and heavy trucking Office, los Lin
coin way Z. Both phones 233.
Residence Home phone 393. 265f
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05

WANTED-Married man TO work on
farm. Must have dairy experience
and be hustler Work year round.
New house 10 live in. Wife 10 board
three men can use man at once.
"A. W. Kemp on T.. q. Eberhart
farm. four miles east of Lincoln
way. Home phone one rins on B.
"a. 5t3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05

Tor SALE-New modern bunga-
.ow. fine location Wal sacrifice
1r quick sale. Garmire. Bell
.a ne $40. Home phone 175. ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05

FOR RENT-Two furnished light
housekeeping rooms 90 working
man and wife. %23 Indiana az.
Homa phone "a "a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05

FOR SALE-Partly modern 7-rOOm
house. al a bargain II taken soon.
Enos r. Long: both phones $50. ST.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05

MIISHAW AKA II
/ WANT AIDS /.
WANTED First aud second Liberty
bonds for cash. Room - J. NJ. :.
Bldg Evening, only, : 20 : lOo5-l9
wANTED-Girl to work in Powelrs
floral store Apply G. L. Pc
we'll 5t3
ED-Unfurnished rooms for
light housekeeping. Call Home
phone 52g. 5tf
FOR Nicely furnished room
in modern home. cali Home b
EOS. 5t3
FOR SALE Hard coal burner.
sideboard and gas rance. cheap.
Home phone EIS7. 5t1
FOR RENT-Three light house
keeping rooms Enquire ia +.
St-nley. 5t1
WANTED-AIarried man TO work on
farm Must have dairy experience
and be hustler Work year round.
New house TO live in. Wife TO board
three men. can use man at once.
"A. W. Kemp on r.. q. Eberhart
farm. four miles east Of Lincoln
way. Home phone one rins on b
az. 5t3
FOR RENT Modern furnished
rooms. $50 Fisher pl Home
phone B-740. Att
FOR SALE Household furniture.
Good AS new. e13 s Hill St Ats
WANTED - Chamhermaid Hotel
Mishawaka. Nlishawaka. $685.
FOR SALE-Seven room house. modern
except furnace close 20 center Six
room cottage, northeast part OF city.
Terms to suit purchaser. George -.
BerOth. lawyer. 22t-326 Farmers Trust
Bldg Home phone SJ17. Bell 7J3 39O42
FOR RENT-Store room. under
meath News-Times office Will
fix TO suit tenant. Apply News
Times Office. SOtf
WANTED - Young ladies to learn
telephone operating; must be over
16 and of good character. All ap-
plicants Will be Investigated. Apply
Receivers Central Union Telephone
Co. Main and First SITS. 2Stf
CITY TRANSFER COMPANY
makes "a specially Of moving and
storing household goods. also light
and heavy trucking once, los Lin
coin way +. Both phones 233.
Residence Home phone 393. 265f
FOR SALE OR TRADE-Driving
horse. TOP buggy and harness
Call afternoons. Inquire 507 +.
Second ST 4t2
WANTED - Three unfurnIshed
rooms for Hsht housekeeping
Address f. News Times ats
FOR SALE-Modern seven room
home practically new. located at
SOC Calhoun ST. Inquire ON prem
Uses. Home phone 100. 3t3
FOR SALE-Five room house on
Melville St. one block from East
End school a bargain Joseph
deLorenzi Both phones. "a
FOR SALE-Mare with colt two
weeks old mare weighs 1850.
seven years old McDowelIs barn.
.zf : Main 81.
,-0R SAIF-New modern bunga-
iow: fine location. Wal sacrifice
or quick sale. Garmire. Bell
ga ne $40. Home phone 175. ST.
FOR SALE-Partly modern 7-roOm
house at bargain IL taken soon.
Enos r.. Long. both phones $50. ST.
WANTED SaIeslady. Apply man.
ager Tricks FIVE and 10 cent store.
2tf
FOR RENT-Two furnished light
housekeeping rooms 20 working
man and wife &23 Indiana az.
Homo phone "a ia
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05

WANTED-Girl 10 work i'm Powel's
floral store. Apply G.. L. PO-
well. 5t3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05
MIISMAW AKA
WANT AIDS

WANTED First aud second Liberty
bonds for cash. Room - j. NJ :.
Bldg Evenings only, : % 5. lOSJ-19
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05

WANTED-Sa Ieslady. Apply man
ager Tricks FIVE and 10 cent store.
2tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-05-05

20 people who have used only Ordinar,
bowel and stomach medicines and tn,
various oils and waters.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-08

Largest Acreage Ever Plant
ed But Below Govern
ment Estimate.

Washington, May S.-Continued
good reports throughout April have
given Indications that today's winter
wheat forecast based on conditions
prevailing May and issued by the
department of agriculture at 2:15 p.
m. would show a large increase over
the 500, 100000 bushels estimated in
April. Private estimates within the
last week have placed the prospec-
tive. crop at. from 500, O0O,O 900 TO ooV.-
OOO, 900 bushels. Last December the
!. prospective production was placed at
$40, 0O0, 900 bushels. Last year the
crop amounted to 41S,070,oOo bush
els. The largest crop eXer grown
/. was that of 1914. when 6S4,Sy0, 900
bushels were harvested.
While the acreage Of winter wheat
/. was. the largest eve planted. being
4i,170,GOO acres, it was below what
the government had expected in its
campaign to produce a billion bushels
of wheat this year to help feed the
allies. Adverse conditions and short
age OF farm help were ascribed as
the cause Of the failure to plant the
1881 900 acres planned by the gov
ernment.
The abandonment OF acreage was
expected this year to be much lower
than the average. In recent years
the lowest percentage Of abandon
ment was rs in 1903.
Winter wheat condition on April
averaged S5.7 for h previous ten
years.
Rye conditions on April l forecast
n crop of So, 0 900 bushels, compar-
ed with 60,l45,00O bushels last yea
and 4S,S62,00O in 1916. That crop
also was expected to show betterment
as a result of April conditions. ms
condition Of the plant on April / was
85.S per cent OF q. normal. Last
ear on May l 1t was oo.u II 49,
ten ear May lraverage is 9O.2.
Hay production vas 94,930, 600 tom
in 1917 and 1%1O,992,000 in 1916. The
condition Of meadow (hay) lands May
l averaged SS.5 in the. previous ten
years. -.
Stocks of hay on farms May l last
year amounted to 12.659,O00 tons and
averaged 12,212,0 900 for the five year
period.
The condition of pasture May /,
1917, was S1.9 per cent and showed
a ten year average Of S5.5.
Spring planting last year was 5S.7
per cen of normal, the ten year plant
average was SIS.