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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
MEMORY RESTORED
AFTER THREE YEARS
Surgeons Cured Mincrsville
Shell.Shock Victims Wounds
Long Before Mind

1Io closed his eyes on a field Of battle
When his slumbcrlng senses awoke It
was three years later. lie found himself
in midocean, suspended in a wire cage
over the top deck OF a vessel.
Young" he remembers some one
shouting. II was a wounded soldier on
the deck-one Of n thousand other
wounded which the hospital ship AIRY
goway had taken on I'm Liverpool, and
was bearing 10 Halifax.
There were a. dozen other mental
cases' in the cage with this man. Be
fore physicians thought Of the wire
cages for the shell-shocked, these heroes
from the battlefelds. when taken on deck
for air and sunshine, would frequently
leap overheard.
u was on April IS, 1918, when Young
recovered his memory in this cage. He
had been stricken down In the battle OF
Messines Ridge on August "a, 1915.
\ machine-gun bullet had struck him
in the stomach. lie became unconscious.
Ten minutes later, ho was told, a shell
burst over him and shrapnel struck out
an eye and pierced his hip.
He lay seven hours on the field be-
fore he was picked up and sent TO the
base hospital six miles behind the lines.
They cut the bullet from the pit Of his
stomach. gave him a glass eye and cured
his hip wound.
Jie was done for rs soldier. Ever
since, until his discharge three weeks
ago, lie has lived IN hospitals. 1t was
his shell-shock that made II so difficult
20 cure him, for it has made him tenn
porarily insane.
Charles Young comes from Miners
vile, Pa. He enlisted with the Ninety
seventh American Legion on april 3,
1915. lie went TO Toronto. then 70
England and landed in France ON June
rs, 1915.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27

$23S.00 Chippendale Living
Suite, mahogany. 3 pieces, denim
covered seats-s1s5.00
$277.o0 Walnut Queen Anne Bed
room Suite, pieces-s2o0.00
$500 Mahogany 4-post Day Bed
with mattress and pillows, cover
ed in cretonnc-3so.o0
s1s6.o0. Cushion-seat Sofa. covered
In green damask-s136.o0
$1,000 chippendale Library Table
$500
$1,000 Upholstered Mahogany Rock
er-s23.50
$4,000 Colonial Wing Chair, cover
ed In green velvet-s45.o0
$4,000 Ivory Reading stand--s1s.0o
5000 Carved Fireside Bench, cov-
cred in blue velvet-s4o.o0
s47.bo Queen Anne Mahogany Con-
sole Table-s3500
$4,000 Mahogany Colonial COL
umn Desk-ss0.00
$32.00 Decorated High-back Hall
Chair-s22.00
$500 Upholstered Easy Chair
$500
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
Osleopaihic Hospital 10 Open Here

Opening OF the Osteopathic Hospital al
Nineteenth and Spring Garden streets
was officially set for the middle of April.
of the hospital held at tho Ndelphia
Hotel last night. Members of the board
who will administer the hospital are
William r. Nicholson, w. Clayton Jones.
T.. +. Forbes, George II. Earle. Jr.. and
]. a. Mccarthy. The meeting last night
was presided over by DIR. Simon Peter
Ross.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
Mr.. Iennie L. MacNIinn

Mrs Jennie g. MacATuu wife of VII
liam Wood NacMluu, and sister Of VII
liam Wilbur J. Cooke, died at her home,
46ll Spruce street. on Tuesday evening.
She was born I'm Oueouta, y. y. in 1867.
a daughter Of the late Dr. Elias Henry
Cooke and Marietta Cooke.
Besides her husband, she is survived
by three children, Mrs Theodore 9. VOL
colt. Schenectady y. y: Ethel Laura
and Harold Fred MacMiun, of this city,
also her mother, Mrs. NJ. y. Cooke, "a
sister. Mrs Emma ., Chase, of Mon
ticello. y. Y. and two brothers. Frank
Henry Cooke, Of Baltimore, and william
Wilbur j. Cooke. Of Philadelphia and
New York
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
William Fl. ChaHec

William II. Chaffee, formerly a mer-
chant or this city, died In Manchester,
Conn. last Saturday, in his seventy
NTH year. Funeral services were held
Yesterday. Mr.. Chaffee was born in
this city, whefe his father was a whole
sale merchant. The son was educated
at Milton, Pa, Academy, and soCn after
his graduation entered business here.
In 1870 no went to New York, where
he established the firm of Chaffee, More
house q Carmichael, commission mcr-
chants In underwear and hosiery.
Mr. Chaffee is survived by a widow,
who was Eliza s. Plat, II this city
and by one sister, Mrs. G. W. Mixtcr
also of this city
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27

zations throughout the city. died early
yesterday morning at her home. Her
death was due to heart failure, follow
ing upon a two years illness She had
been quite active in the last drive for
funds by the Jewish Federation Of
Charities.
She is survived by two sons, George
W. ana Edward Met2el George IL the
manager of tho William Penn Theatre
She was the widow Of Benjamin
Netzeli. Services will be held at
her home tomorrow morning at IL
O'Clock. Or Joseph krauskopf otiiclat-
ing interment viii be in Adath Jeshu-
ruu Cemetery
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
Louis Weisenburger

Acuis weiserburger, fifty-three years
I'D. assistant superintendent of the John
8&ncock 1Afe Insurance Company and
we'll known I'm fraternal circles, died
nu1d6niy Monday morning of heart dis
o1esF after an illness OF only fifteen
o&inutes. He was in Bristol, Pa, at
~ time and was ins.ructing a new
pnt OF the company in his duties.
WAS member of Philadelphia
1Hne. No. 81. Loyal Order Of Moose,
~ 1oska Tribe. No. 379, Independent
Ntdor OF Red Men. lie is survived by
<>Nr children, Mrs. Harry Il. Kloster-
(>oI1f1r. OF Oklahoma, and Louis and
Hnorko Weisenburger Funeral serv-
<1es will be held tomorrow afternoon al
~ home, 2f19 North Fifteenth street
H.te<ment, private, in Westminster Gem
efer<
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
Miss Nancy FORE SELL

Miss Nancy Forrcstell. twenty-five
years old, 3l4 sixth street, Darby. a
late member of the -. Mary's Hospital
training class. was buried yesterday IN
her nurse costume, which she had pur-
chased last Wednesday for her gradua-
tiou, which was to take place in April.
Sisters from the -. Mary's Hospital and
twenty-five members Of her class We're
present, attired in their nurse costumes.
Eight members of her class were pail
bearers. lnterment was made in the
HOLY cross Cemetery of Darby. High
requiem mass was said in the Church
Of the Blessed Virgin at Darby, Miss
Forrestell caught a cold which de
veloped into pneumonia, and she died
last SUNDAY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
BOHEMIAN FROLlC
; Pen and Pencil Club Stages Annual
Festival at Belleyue.Stratford

Famous in the social annals OF the
city for more than a quarter OF a CEN
tury. the annual might i'm Bohemia
Of the Pen and Pencil Club. held last
night at the Bellevue -Stratford, easily
eclipsed its previous record.
The ballroom was filed. The pro-
gram was contributed by leading the
atricai fol-, now in Philadelphia and
well-knowu amateurs. \ part Of the
proceeds from the affair will be devoted
to the worl; Of the Actors Fund as a
compliment from the oldest newspaper
mems organization in America.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
Deaths Of a Day
MARRIOTT C. SMITH
Former President Of Latrobe Steel Com
psny Dies

Marriott c. Smyth, aged seventy-thrce,
who was president of the Latrobe steel
Company until that corporation retired
from business in 1905, died of pneumonia
yesterday at his home in WyIinewood
Mr.. Smyth had been a member of tho
Union League since May II, 1870. He
was a son of the late Lindley Smyth
who was president of the Pennsylvania
Company for assurances on Lives and
Granting Annulties. He is survived by
Two children
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
Couriland Barnard

Coutrland Barnard, deputy superin-
fcndent of the County Prison, died yester-
day at his home. Torresdale avenue
and Rhawn street, Holmesburg. Mr..
Barnard was member of many fra
ternal organizations a thirty-third de-
gree Mason and a member of Lu Lu
Temple. The funeral will be held next
Sunday afternoon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27

Gloves

Women's 1-clasp Cape-skin
Gloves in tan, ivory, olive drab
and white; regular e9 m
$3.50 values for 80. @LsUV
Eight-button Mosquetaire Glace
Gloves in white only; well worth
S2.76, in the DEMON cC cc
STRATION SALE at @Z.ZO
Women's Washable Fabric
Gloves, broken lines Of various
colors; values $1.00 and cn.
$l.2b for ................O JUG
FIRST FLOOR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
Mrs. Fred W. sutterle

A cablegram from Shanghai, China,
ann6unces the death there yesterday Of
|ru. Abble A. Sutterle, wife of Fred w.
1fttrle. Mr.. and Mrs. Sutterle left
n city more than twenty years ago
lived In China. where Mr.. Sutterle
barge business interests. He was at
time the head OF the morocco manu-
Utink Arm Of Keen. Sutterle a Co,
1olphia. morocco manufacturers,
=. failed In 1896.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
Last Days Of the Furniture Sale

5000 Mahogany spinet Desk
$4,000
$1,000 Mahogany Book Case-s5O.00
$1,000 Decorated Desk and Chair
1.-TWO pieces)-s60.
$4,000 Mahogany Davenport Table
5000
S5l7.O0 Ivory Bedroom suite, 3
pieces-S375.00
$ls5.OO Cushion-seat. Sofa, covered
In green veivet-$l4b.OO
s4ss.Oo Queen Anne Dining-room
suite, 10 pieces-S37o.OO
$4,000 Mahogany-and-Cane Living
room, Suite, with cushions, Sl9o'oO
$1,000 Easy Chair, tapestry cover
ed--s40.00
$3.50 Mahogany Tea Cart-s1s.5o.
$500 Mahogany Colonial Card
Table-s37.50
$500 Decorated Fern Stand-s25.o0
Decorated Parchment Lamp Shades
Half Price
$500. 90 William and Mary Mahog-
any Dining-room Suite, 10 pieces
s475.oo
$4,000 William and Mary Walnut
Dining-room Suite, 10 pieces
s5s5.00
S52b.o0 Queen Anne Dining-room
Suite, mahogany, 10 pieces-s3s5
$4,000 Three-back Antique Cane
Settee-S70.00
$500 Antique Oak Arm Chair
5000
$1,000 Claw-foot Wing Chair, tap
estry coyered-S4b.O0
$4,000 Queen Anne Dining-room
Suite, 10 pieces-&295.0o
$500 Sheraton Inlaid Card Table
$3.50
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
Laces and Trimming

Real Laces, Black and White
Novelty Laces, Venise, Cluny,
Chantilly, Princess and Filet;
edges, insertions, allovers, iounc-
ings-
Trimmings in braids, beaded
and spangled bands
Embroideries in novelty fiounc-.
,,ngs, allovers, bands and inser-
tions--
All marked at " to u less
than former prices.
FIRST FI,OOf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
Umbrellas

Women's Silk Umbrellas, all
silk taffeta, S-rib frames, good
selection Of handles; rA7e
special at 34s(O
FIRST FLOOR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
Maids Uniforms

Blue-and-white stripe Uniforms
(also desirable as House Dresses),
sizes 81 to A; special c9 Cc
AZ ~6sVO
SPECIAL SECTION, FIRST FLOOR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
Sweaters

Children's Sweaters in good
assortment Of colors, sizes 8 to IA
years; $500 values O. En
for y sCV
Wool Scarfs, also Cap-and-
Scarf Sets; the Scarfs are re-
duced to $1.25 from $3.50; the
Sets reduced to $500 from $500
to $1,000. FIRST FLOOR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27

Curtains
Scrim Curtains, 2a yards long,
lace edges, worth $1.75 O. IN
pair for ............. VAskV
FOURTH FLOOR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27

White Novelty Skirting Weaves,
&c inches wide, stripe and cord eff
fects; values 65c and 75c d0c
White Voiles in plaids, checks,
dots and figures; excellent for
waists and dresses; spe- IN.
cial at, yard ......... JUC
Nainsook for children's gar
ments and underwear, 30-inch;
regularly $3.50 per 10-yard piece;
in the FEBRUARY DEMON
STRATION SALE d IN
for ................. " 1sJV
Long Cloth, 36-inch, just the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
Petticoats
Aprons

White Utility Aprons, long
sleeves, V neck, pocket; E1 cE
$3.50 value for ...... y xsVO
SPECIAL SECTION. FIRST FLOOR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27

sSlso Mahogany 4-post B.dstesd-
$4,000
$500 Mahogany Adam Console
Table-$65.oo
5000 walham Library Table
$500 Mahogany Adam Library
Table-S50.0O
$4,000 Tapestry-covered s-cushion
seat Sofa-s1S5.o0
$1,000 Table Lamps with parch-
ment shades-314.0o
ss5o.oo Sheraton Mahosany Bed
room Suite, pieces-S276.o0
,125.oo Mahogany secretary-Book-
$500 ,Rush-sest Chair or Rocker
sl2.60
$4,000 Louis XVI Ivory Enamel
Single Bedstead-S&5.00
s116.oo Old Mshosany Hepplewhite
China Cabinet-s60.0o
s27.oo Decorated Lamp and Shade
$500
$500 High-back Easy Chair,
tapestry seat-t+0.00
s175.oo Chesterfield Sofa, covered
in tapestry--$1S6.00
$4,000 Antique Carved Hall Chair.
covered in red velvet-ssooo
$500 Sofa. covered in blue denim
1880
$4,000 Mahogany Antique Low Boy
$500
$500 Mahogany Colonial Column
Hall Table-s37.50 -
$1,000 Lacquered Tilt-top Table
$3.50
FOURTH FLOOR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
Bed Blankets

Bed Blankets, Comforts and
Spreads, discontinued patterns,
reduced 259o from the original
prices. FOURTH FLOOR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27

Corsets
Model 405 for misses; made
Of coutil; lightly boned, elastic
top, sizes 20 to 2S; q AZ
$3.50 value for ... 3As4C
SECOND FLOOR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27

w WI >SSSAc
All-wool Navy Serge, 40 inches
wide; good weight for skirts,
suits and dresses; limited guam
tity; special at, G. CE
yard ................ VAskO
Broadcloth, 48-inch, in navy,
brown, plum, gray, taupe, pea
cock; same grade that has been
selling for $3.50 yard in the
FEBRUARY DEMON cC IN
STRATION SALE at. ICsCV
All-wool Jersey Cloth, 54-inch,
in French blue, gray, pheasant,
peacock, taupe, white, navy;
$3.50 value for, 81 50
yard V1sOV
FIRST FLOOR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27

Handkerchiefs
Women's All = linen, Corded
Handkercbiefs; special. Or.
Women's All-linen Embroidered
Handkerchiefs; special o.
Mems All-linen Initial Hand
kerchiefs; spec al On.
NJ .... WV
FIRST FLOOR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27
Garments for Infants ar
Little Folks of 2 to 6

Brushed Wool Sweater Suits
dnosa in sizes IS 2 to 6; re- S1O.95
White Dresses in sizes 1, 2 and
8 years; lawn with en- Ct Or
broidery yokes; spec. at " ~AsJJ
Outing Flannel Pajamas, one
piece; sizes 2 to 6 years; Ct OF
special at t............. Q1sCJ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27

A wide choice Of styles and
shapes to go with any gown or
suit; all-white, tan, or soft spring
shades-special at 45c and csc.
FIRST FLOOR
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-27

Ngrade wanted Tor home sewing;
lO-yard piece, worth O. nm
1926, for ........... 1ksUU
Printed Gingham Cloth in plain
pink, blue, tan, green and hello.
also stripe and check effects; 30
inches wide; suitable for dresses,
rompers and children's ar
garments; special at, yard, Toe
Colored Organdies, 45-inch, for
frocks and waists; rose, pink,
Copen, light blue, hello, maize,
gray, Nile and navy; value 7c
sl.00 yard for ........ jOC
FIRST FLOOR
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-01
BEMIDu-TWlN CITY !
SLEEPER RESTORED

Eemidji business men were de-
lighted today when informed by w.
H. Gemmell, general superintendent
of the Minnesota & International
railway company, that the B7midji-
Twin city sleeper has been restored
to service and the first trip will be
made this evening. James Pierce,
ticket agent at the Union depot, an
nounced this afternoon that the
sleeper viii! be ready for occupancy
every evening at 9 o'clock. The car
will reach Minneapolis at 1905
o'clock and St. Paul at 1890 o'clock
in the morning.
Much complaint has been made by
Bemidji business men. tourists and
travellers concerning the failure of
officials to restore the sleeper, it be-
ing necessary for persons coming to
Bemidji on the night train to leave
their berths at 4:20 a. nj The new
service will provide an hccommoda-
tion which will he much} appreciated
by the travelling public during the
summer months.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-01
MINNESOTA SALOONS
and BREWERIES CLOSE
UNDER WAR MANDATE
Died Hard in Twin Cities;
Believed Much Stock
Remains Unsold.
(By United Press. J

St. Paul, July 1.-More than two
thousand saloons and brew cries in
Minnesota were closed today.
Wartime prohibition died hard in
the Twin Cities. 1t was estimated
today that thousands of gallons of
whisky and much beer remains i'll
saloons and warehouses that cannot
be sold now except for reduction to
alcohol for commercial purposes.
Federal agents were on the job
,eaEly today to prevent any attempts
sas move the liquor. The new law
prohibits even transportation of the
liquors without government permits.
In st. Paul less than a month ago
it was estimated there were more
than 100000 quarts Of whisky on
hand in saloons and wholesale
houses Authorities are confident
that much of this was unsoid.
In both cities the Salvation Arm!
has established canteen headquarters
in former saloons for entertainment
of returned soldiers and sailors.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-01
INDIAN CONV0CATI0N
HELD AT CASS LAKE IS
MARKED BY SUCCESS
Three Day Session Attended by
Three Hundred Chippewas
Bishop Morrison, Speaker

With 300 Chippewa Indians from
the various reservations in attend
ance, the most successful Convocation
of the Episcopal church among the
Indians held during the last forty
years was brought to a conclusion at
Cass Lake yesterday. A Cass Lake
committee, composed of Mrs. Par
shall, Mrs. Lydick and Mr.. and Mrs
Whitebird carried out the arrange
ments most satisfactorily. The
beautiful grounds of the mission
were ideal for the occasion. A paw
lion and seats had been built under
the pines for the sunset service.
Tents were pitched all over, especial
ly around the hospitabIe log house
Of Mr.. Whitebird. where also a huge
table had been constructed for The
meals.
The church was OvercrGWded and
filled from $50 Sunday morning I'M
til one o'clock beginning with the
holy baptisims and a service Of pre-
paraton for the holy communion
conducted by the perntenden1,
Rev. George Backhurst, leading onto
the administration of the sacred rite
OF confirmation and the blessed sacra-
ment OF the holy communion by the
Right Rev Bishop Morrison, of Du-
luth A picturesque feature was the
procession from the log house to the
church. Beginning with the crucj-
fer. Reginald Backhurst, carrying
the cross. followed by the lay read
ers, deacons, and priests. then a
large stars and stripes flag was
carried before the superintendent
and bishop, all clothed in the vest
ments of their office.
In the afternoon a clildren's serv-
ice was conducted by Rev Back
hurst. A woman's meeting was con-
Quoted by Mrs. Parshall and Mrs
Lydick. An outdoor service was adj
dressed by the bishop and in the
evening a service entirely in the In
dian language was conducted by the
Indian priests. This program was
continued on Monday, the interest
and attendance never tagging, de-
spite the crowd and heat At the
business meeting vote of confidence
and thanks was extended by the In
dams to the Rev. George Backuurst,
their spiritual leader.
At the close a unique ceremony
took place. Rev. Fred w. Smith of
Redby and his wife were conducted
to chairs facing the people, and to
their great surprise present of
money was given them on the oc-
casion Of their golden wedding. Rev.
George Backhurst and Rev. E. C.
Kah-oSed made the presentation and
addresses. All the Indians then
grouped around the happy couple.
holding the banners of their several
missions aloft and sang the doxology.
This event is certainly worthy Of
note. when a Cody Indian and his
wife have lived faithfully together
for fifty years, and for over forty
years this Indian has teen a minister
Of the Episcopal church
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-01
TOURISTS WILL Be
MET AT WADENA BY
BEMIDJI BOOSTERS
Chairman Lycan Planning Re-
ception for jefferson Socia-
bility Run Participants.

Governor II. G. Pleasant and a
party Of 100 Louisiana road enthusi-
asts and Jefferson highway support
ers left New Orleans this morning on
a sociabilty run to Winnipeg. The
visitors will reach Bemidji July IS
and Frank S. Lycan, chairman Of
the Bemidji committee in charge OF
arrangements, is planning recep-
ton at Birchmont in their honor. 1T
is also planned that a delegation of
Bemidji men will motor to Wadena
to meet the tourists and pilot them
to this city, part Of the afternoon and
the night to be spent here before
continuing to Winnipeg.
An urgent request that the dirt
roads be dragged and put in shape is
meeting with generous response in
many communities. Local commit
teemen are priding themselves upon
plans destined to make the soutner-
ners feel comfortable all the way
Then, there are several communities
that are going to try to wrest the
premier hOnors from the state Of
Iowa Upon the occasion Of the
1917 run Of the Canadians over the
Jefferson to New Orleans, the High
way commission of Iowa co-operated
to make the roads through that state
the model dirt roads Of the entire
journey Strong competition is de-
veloping along the route. especially
where there is keen interest in the
Ellettson Medals Of Merit for Main
tenance.
The summer meeting of the Inter-
national board of directors of the
Jefferson Highway association will
be held at Winnipeg July %.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1919-07-01
NEW TUBER SEED LAW
WILL INCREASE VALUE
OF CROPS IN STATE
Chief Inspector Tolaas De-
clares Inspection Will Bring
Farmers Financial Returns

Beltrami county farmers will be
interested in an, announcement made
by a. G. Tolaas. chief inspector, that
because potato growers are not as
yet fully familiar with the workings
of the new seed potato inspection and
certification law and rules governing
the growing of potatoes for certifi-
cation. that the time for application
of certification has been extended
from July first to August first.
Potato seed certification will be
one of the big assets of Minnesota
potato growers 1t will open the
market to Minnesota potatoes are
popular in the south and southwest
for seed uses, but southern states
like Oklahoma, are passing laws re-
curing that potatoes imported shall
be certified. The passage of Mime
sofas law was to meet this demand
for guaranteed stock, which will pre-
vent buyers from being sold mixed
lots of seed potatoes under names
that are misleading.
Applications for seed certification
must give the varieties grown acre
age, history of the seed performan &C
of the seed, source of seed. approx
innate yield of field from which seed
was obtained, per cent Of diseases in
the field from which seed was OBJ
tanned. growing conditions in the
same field, crop history Of field in
tended for certification, approximate
date of planting. Inspection will be
made to determine stand, constitu-
tional yigOr freedom from diseases
varietal purity and trueness to type.
Three inspections will be made: One
at Towering time; one when the
vines are ripe, but before they have
dried or died, and one at digging
time, or when the potatoes are in
storage.