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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-08-22

ority, as has been stated above, to
participate in many activities already
operating to improve agricultural
conditions, but 1t also grants ample
opportunity for the Inauguration of
special activities. For example the
floods which have recently prevailed
in certain sections of the state and
have created no small loss have al
ready been the occasion for action in
this department in cooperating with
others. It is evident that drainage is
fundamentally agricultural and that
1T implies the establishment, not
alone Of more bitches, but Of retain
ing works, such as reservoirs, to pro-
tect against sudden and great out
flows of water to lower lands, and
in addition, it includes the develop
ment Of water powers on the inclines.
The department, under this act, is
cooperating this. summer with the
College of Agriculture in this state
and with the Department Of Agricul-
ture at Washington in an investiga-
ton of land settling, clearing and
development operations in the great
cut over regions Of northern Mime
sofa. This is the first scientific study
Of the methods in vogue in Mime
sofa with reference to the success or
failures of settlers and settlements in
the territory indicated and also Of
the costs of land clearing and vari-
Gus other matters closely related
thereto. These exemplify some of
5. Certain powers and duties re-
lative to the buying and selling of
farm products and which have here
tofore been cared for in the state
Railroad and Warehouse department
are transferred to the Department of
Agriculture. Certain other duties
connected with the commission husi-
ness in farm products and which have
been exercised by the Dairy & Food
Commission are also transferred to
this department.
An entirely new activity appears in
agricultural economics under this
requires the department annually to
collect samples of wheat from vari-
Gus parts of the state as soon as is
possible after harvest, and to have a
scientific test made therefrom in or
der to ascertain the quantity, quality
and value of the foreign matter con-
tanned therein, to ascertain the cost
Of it's removal, and to secure inform
alton as to the grade and quantity
of the flour these various samples
make. This is no small task and is
significant of the Importance and far
reaching consequences which mark
the activities Of the department.
Production in agriculture has al
ways been, and rightly too, the chief
concern of farm work in all new
states, but the time has arrived in
Minnesota when the return side, the
business side becomes as important
as any other This duty is one of
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-08-22
PLANS AND PURPOSES
OF NEW DEPARTMENT
Work of New Department of Agri-
culture Pertains Especially to
Farming as a Business

The State Department of Agricul
ture for Minnesota was established by
act of the legislature of 1919. The
department Office was opened at the
new Capitol building on June list,
1919, with Mr.. N. J. Holmberg, Of
Renville county, occupying the posi-
ton of Commissioner of Agriculture.
The act establishing this depart
ment specified the scope of its duties
and the character of the activities
therein. These might be briefly
classified as follows:
1. "The Department shall encour-
age and promote the development Of
broad and general in character and,
literally interpreted, grants much
latitude in it's operation. The activi-
ties of general agriculture are many
and their relations to other lines Of
business so varied that it is evident
the department must be clothed with
considerable authority to meet every
agricultural possibility.
2. "It shall Investigate marketing
conditions affecting the marketing Of
farm produce" This phase of agri-
culture has not been favored here
tofore in Minnesota with that official
consideration to which it's import
ance entities it. Emphasis has been
stressed upon production and proper
ly so, as the earliest epoch in history
of agriculture in any state has been
that of production. Now, the sub
ject of adequate and profitable mar
keting appears upon the agricultural
program and it has been organized
as a most important division of the
duties of the new department.
3. ut shall collect and compile
statistics and information in regard
to agricultural poTducts of the state
and agricultural industries" Strange
to say, no official machinery has ex-
listed prior to the organization of the
department, whereby Intelligent sta
tistical information was collected and
made available for agricultural pur-
poses. This duty also includes an
agricultural census at least once in
two years. The local assessors are
required, under the act establishing
the department., to collect statistical
information required for the purposes
indicated above.
A. Cooperate with federal auth
critics and the government depart
ment of agriculture-in the develop
ment of agricultural resources Of the
state" Generally, this gives auth
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-08-22
The Minneap polls Panel Si|o

Will produce the highest quality of enslage something that every
farmer S interested In.
Sucturay the Minneapolis Panel Slo consists of combna-
ton of Upright Wood Ribs and Horizontal Wooden Panels The
Panels abu the Wood Ribs horizontally endwise which, @
Der does shrink endse permanently tight o that
uniformly upon foundation and eliminates shrnkage
conference Strong anchorage had by of connections
the Wood Ribs which extend from top bottom.
The Paneng uniformly with rabbet either end which
fits the tongue contained the upright Wood Rib that when the
hoops frightened the panels drawn ene together forming
single tight the inner wall with the rabbetted ends of the
panels closely abutng the ribs See cut above Grooves cut
transver the Wood Ribs receive the hoops thus permanently
registering them in uniform position
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-08-22

the most important falling within
the scope Of the department.
Numerous other minor duties not
discussed above fall to the new or
ganization for consideration.
It might be added that the line Of
cleavage between the duties of the
state College Of Agriculture and those
Of the department is exceedingly
clear. The duties of the college are
Institutional, investigational and ex-
tensional; those of the department
pertain exclusively to the business or
service side of agriculture. There
is no conflict between the two; on
the other hand, their duties coordin-
ate and cooperate easy and effective
ly. One is really the complement of
the other.
Cooperative movements in Mime
sofa find in the department an
agency whereby they receive guild
ance in organization, support and
direction in carrying on their vari-
GUS lines of cooperative effort, and
positive assistance in extending their
influence. When 1t is stated that
there are more than three thousand
such associations in this state, it is
evident that the legislature acted
wisely in granting their official rec
ognition and support in the new CO.
operative law and the new depart
ment.
Like all new pieces of machinery,
the department must be tried out and
later modified and broadened to meet
the service which agriculture de-
mands, as the greatest industry in
this state. With the cooperation of
Minnesota agriculturists, this is east
ly possible and the department will
then fully meet the expectations Of
those interested in agricultural de-
velopment in Minnesota.
Burberry Hunted With Automobiles
The common barberry can prove no
alibi as defense against the charge
of having spread rust Of grain which
has cost the farmers of Minnesota so
much this year. Scouts under the
general direction of DR.. e. G. Stalk
man, plant disease specialist at the
Minnesota experiment station, scour-
ing the country in automobiles, have
already found more than 10000
bushels that have been planted or that
are growing wild in pastures or wood
lots. These paintings or wild growths
are nearly always found to be the
centers of infection for surrounding
grain fields. The fact, therefore, that
| the rust exists this year is easily
accounted for. The destruction of
many plants last year was not gen
eral enough to prevent the spread Of
the rust under conditions which fav-
ored its early development on the bar
berry plants last spring. Rural
paintings and wild growths must be
eradicated if Minnesota Is to con-
tinue to grow wheat with success.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1919-08-22

barns that James equipped the task great for
chdens strength for James makes barn work easy
The easy running carriers make choe time almost play
time, turning disageeable, dirty task into pleasure.
James feed truck feed much walking and
from feed rooms-makes unnecessary the lifting of heavy baskets
of feed
scrapers make quick work of cleaning floors;
James alignment device keeps clean by lining the at the
that the falls the gutter and the standing
PLATFORM the James swinging stop time and trouble
And so with other James equipment drinking cups; stalls;
steel pens for calves and bulls venlators; bull stats;
mangers swinging hog pens; swl carriers; etc.
Ask for the 1856 page illustrated book The James Way
which tells all about the inventions that labor
milk yield promote better COW health and prevent spread disease
This book the easy of putting erecting the
stalls and pens and attaching drinking cups Skilled help
required
tells about the James barn plan SERVICE and how you may
have the experts who devote all their solving problems
in barn planning and ventilation.
Come and let give
you amesway demonstration
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-24
Precinct Giving Largest Ma
jority For Memorial To
Be Awarded
BOND ISSUE MUST 81
CARRY, HOWEVER
Patriotic Citizen Donates
Flag To The General Com
mittee Wednesday

An American flag, suitably in.
scribed, will be presented to the yot.
ing precinct Or township in Knox
county which gives the largest ma.
Jority In favor of the memorial build.
ing in proportion to the number of
voters, providing the bond issue car
ries.
This offer was made Wednesday to
the campaign committee by patriot.
ic citizen, and was promptly accept
ed,
The flag will be turned over to the
Republican and Democratic commit
feemen in the precinct, who will des.
ignate where 1t shall he kept pcrma.
nently. 1t will be presented with an.
propriate ceremonies at the laying of
the cornerstone of tho memorial
building.
The following statement was made
by the man who will give the flag.
providing the project carries:
Il want to see the memorial carry.
If 1t doesn't carry week after next. it
never will.
Il can't believe that this county will
fail in its duty, but it might.
Il can't believe that it will let the
names of those 30 boys who died 60
unremcmbered, except by their rela.
tions and friends.
Il cant believe that it will say to
the 1900 boys who went when called
It's all over, let's forget it.
Il hear in some places that taxes
are high enough now. They are high.
er in England and France, and a good
lot higher in Germany. The reason
why they are not as high here as in
Germany is because our boys and two
million others went when they did.
"All over the country people are
planning to show their appreciation
OF the fact that they have been saved
from higher taxes, and from things a
good deal worse.
us there going to be a blot on
Knox county's history. blot which
can never be wiped out?
~ believe this election is the s,,.
preme test of the county's patriotism.
The job has been done and no one
can compel us to pay for it unless wa
want to- We can go on and enjoy the
peace and security that those boys,
by their sacrifice, won us. But the
debt will always remain.
NOW is the time, if ever. the debt
can be paid, honestly, fairly and
squarely."
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-24

Mrs. Kate Cummins visited her
Rosalic. Tuesday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-24
HOUSING ASIT'G
DONEELSEWHERE
Truly Remarkable Time Be-
ing Made AT Elyria
BUILD MOST OVER NIGHT
President Beam Impressed
By Activity OF North
ern Ohio Town

A bare foundation Saturday; frame
work entirely up and work started on
the siding; same house this is what
President Henry G. Beam of the
Chamber OF Commerce saw at Elyria
and he cites the instance as illlstra.
tive of what is being done in that city
to meet the housing problem.
President Beam returned Thursday
from a business trip through the
northern part of the state. He made
1t special point to notice housing
conditions especially with respect to
new building.
At Elyria, new street has been
opened up and 2i houses, not ONE of
which will cost less thahI %,oaQ ,aEe
being constructed on it, .sahd in rec.
ord time" added Mr.. Beam.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-24
SAPP BOYS PICTURE
IN COLUMBUS PAPER
Memories Of Other Days In
Football Revived BY The
Columbus Dispatch

The Columbus Dispatch of We'd
ncsday evening contained excellent
pictures of Walter p. Sapp, student
at Ohio State university and mem
Der OF the football squad, and of his
brother, Tart" Sapp, IL former star
on North high, Columbus. Both boys
home is in Mt. Vernon.
The Dispatch had tho following
concerning the Sapp brothers.:
Perhaps tho younger generation of
football fans of Columbus Will not
recognize the sturdy young man on
the right who appears with head
gear on the peak of his football.wise
head. However, were the picture
printed in natural colors, the player
would be shown arranged in the ma
room and gold of North high. Perhaps
that hint is not enough to present.
day fans, so it might be well to re.
mark that our subject is none other
than Tart Sapp, in his day the
Chic" Harley of Columbus high
schools. On the left is his brother.
Walter p. Sapp, who is member of
Ohio States present football squad.
Walter also is backfeld man and
while he has not yet been able to
break into top society, he is said to he
of high caliber The elder Sapp now
is in business in Mt Vernon and the
younger Sapp also halls from there.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-24
VOGEL THANKS MEN
Who ASS|STEDH|M
Pittsburgh Lad Writes Letter
10 Juvenile Officer Pur-
cell Of This City

Juvenile officer Patrick Purcell on
rhursday received a letter from Mar
tin Vosel. the Pittsburgh lad who was
furnished aid in this city to reach his
home in Pittsburgh.
Voscl was found in a barn east of
the city. Officers and scholars at the
NJ. II. Sunday school took up a collec.
ton last Sunday morning and pur.
chased ticket to Pittsburgh and pre.
sentcd 1t to the young man.
In writing to Juvenile Officer pur.
cell, young Vogel returns thanks to
the M, e. Sunday school and stated
'hat he would never run away from
home again.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-24
WORK OF TERM
COMPLETED BY.
HIGHER C0URT I.
Several Cases Heard And
Written Opinions Will
Be Filed Later
ONE. CASE TAKEN
- UNDER ADJUSTMENT
Suit For Money Filed In Com
mon Pleas; Other Court
House Notes

The court OF appeals completed the
work Of the October term in Knox
county Wednesday afternoon and ad.
Journed until a blank date.
Written opinions will be prepared
in the cases heard at this term of
court and will be given to Clerk Wal.
ter C. Burris at a later date.
The docket shows the following
cases disposed of at the October
term:
In re liquidation. of the Gambler
Banking -Co.-Refcrred to Henry G.
Devih as referee to take testimony
and make findings OF facts in the
case Report to be filed with the
court by Dec. L..
~ Mary A. Kelley VS.. Tho Logan Nat
ural Gas Co.-Continucd.
f G'ity;of Mt. Vernon VS.. The Mt. ver-
non Electric Co. ct al.-Settlcd at
cost. of defendant.
I w. w. Walkey. admr. VS.. Elva Lon
ey-Submitted to the court of appeals
of Franklin county and held under
advisement
b. Foster Tulloss, admr., VS.. The
Presbyterian Church ct al.-Judgment
of,common pleas court affirmed.
Henry c.. Swetland vs.. Harriet T..
Miles-Submittcd and held under ad-
visement.
l.. s. Bradfield vs. T. J. Bradfield-
Judgment of the common pleas court
affirmed.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-24
CRUDE ENCOUNTERS 4
A TRUE SAMARITAN
IN RICHLAND COUNTY
Reaches K. T. Parade In
Time Spite Of Ripped
Coat

1t was all the fault of the batter.
les.
Among the local sir knights who
made the pilgrimage to Mansfield
Wednesday was Mr.. Walter l.. Grubb.
His automobile stalled near Lcxing-
ton. To the crank hoped Walter.
One turn and the engine started, but
the coat of his uniform ripped ,cleanly
down the back.
Mansfield reached. Ten minutes
and the parade would form. Two tail.
ors were impressed into service to
fix the coat "If can't help a fellow
out in trouble, don't want to work. 9
remarked one five minutes later,
holding out the repaired coat and
spurning all money. d. ..1
1T was worth the fifty cents left
on the counter to meet such man.
said Walter Thursday, his faith in
human nature redeemed
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-24
MRS. SARAH PHILO
A FORMER RESIDENT
DIES IN AKRON, OHIO

Mrs. Sarah Philo, a sister of Mr.. O.
i. Wright of this city. and former
resident OF Mt. Vernon. died Wednes.
day night at the home of her daughter
IN Akron. Death resulted from in.
fiuenza. The deceased was 65 years
or age. Mrs. Philo is survived by two
aauehters and one brother. Mr..
Wright OF this city. Mr. and Mrs. q
i. Wright and Mrs. John Wisner left
this morning for Akron to attend the
funeral
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-24
inventory Filed
Thc Murphy Estate

ms Murphy EState-
Fred Murphy, administrator of
George Murphy, has filed an inven-
tory and appraisement in the probate
court of Knox county, showing the
following: Personal property SAL,
money $15,2S9.2t. Total $16,43O.24.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-24
CHANGE OF FIRM

The Lloyd Studio has sold out to
Ira II. Wagner of Lorain, Ohio, and
wishes to thank the people of Mt.
Vernon and Knox county for their
kind patronage for the past eleven
years and hopes for continued pa
tronage to Nh. Wagner.
Mr. Lloyd will continue to be with
the studio until further notice. x23
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-24

Real Estate Transfer
Elizabeth Sharp to Alonzo NJ.
Briggs, parcel in Mt. Vernon, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-24
Additional Bond

Additional Bond Ea
Additional bond in the sum Of $1,000
has been filed in probate court by
Mabel Colwill, guardian Of Clifford G..
COlwill.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-24
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends
for the kindness shown us during the
sickness and death OF our husband
and father; also for the beautiful for
al offerings. Especially do we thank
Rev. Hull, Fraternal Order OF Eagles,
the Junior class of the high school
and the Ohio Fuel Supply Co.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-24

Wilbcr r. Barr vs.. Mary l.. Barker
Judgment of the court Of common
pleas affirmed
William w. Young VS.. Thomas A.
Dyrncs s-Continued.
Action for Money
Dane u. Donaughy has commenced
suit in the court of common pleas OF
Knox county against Dwight Shina.
berry in which he asks for judg-
ment in the sum of $287.2i. The plain.
tilt claims this sum is due him for
goods furnished the defendant. The
attorney for the plaintiff Is G. l.. Nc
Clellan of Mansfield.
Af $50
Default Judgment Z III rs
In the case of Albert I. Wolfe vs..
Howard Clnage ct al, the following
entry was made in the court of com.
mon pleas Wednesday afternoon: De-
fault judgment for $1S7.6O and costs
against Howard Clinage as prayed
for and Eve Kieffer as surety.
inventory Filed
In the estate of Sarah NJ Parsons,
an inventory and appraisement has
been filed in the probate court of
Knox county, showing a total OF $2,-
1868.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-24
HOSPITAL NOTES

Mrs. Walter Nichol and infant
daughter were moved from the M, &
S. sanitarium to their home on West
High street, Wednesday, in Miller &
O'Bryans ambulance.
Mrs. Ralph Geary returned to her
home OH the old Delaware road We'd
nesday after undergoing an operation
at the NJ. &, s. sanitarium.
Miss Nellie Leach. who has been
taking treatment at the M. & S. sani.
tarium, returned to her home in Rich
field Thursday.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-24
STREAM & RIMER
Luther A. Stream VIM. F. Rime'
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS

y REAL ESTATE AND CONNS
Farms and city property bought, sold
and exchanged. Properties rented and
rents collected. Fire insurance spe
cialty. Representating IA old reliable
stock companies. Accident insurance,
live stock insurance. Plate glass in
surance, automobile insurance, in fact
we can insure any property you may
Main St. Cit. phone No, i47 Black;
have. Surety bonds of all kinds. Call
AMI see us. Room Sipe bldg, South
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1919-10-24
H. M. HUNTsBERGER

Fire, Life, Health and Accident, LA
bility, Automobile, Plate Glass insur-
ance. Security bonds written. Real
Estate Sold. Money Loaned.
Room McDermott Bldg, t0s S. Main
Phone 243 Red w
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1919-04-26
CORRESPONDENCE TEACHING!
Is Now Developed at the University oil
Minnesota

Is Now Developed at the University Of
Minnesota.
1t was once thought that to gain
knowledge in any systematic manner
one must put himself under the direct,
personal supervision of teacher.
Many still think this, and when it. is
impossible to do this give up all ef-
fort at self improvement. This is to
call attention to the fact that instruc-
ton by correspondence has been de-
velOped to meet just such needs as
theirs at the State University at Min
neapolis and the work is conducted
by the Correspondence Study Depart
ment of the General Extension Divi-
sion.
The work as at present organized
includes preparatory and college grade
courses and vocational courses in
business and engineering subjects.
The preparatory courses are of high
school grade. The college courses
enable one to work for credit toward
a degree from the University. AS many
as half the credits required may be
earned in this way. Students who
seek university credit must be able to
satisfy the entrance requirements of
the University, but if credit is not de-
sired, any one may register for these
courses. Many of them are of general
value, dealing as they do with eco
nomics, history, political science,
sociology, and other subjects of pres
ent interest. The vocational courses
are practical in their nature and make
constant application of the principles
they teach. These, as well as the
other types of courses, will be in
creased in number and scope as the
demand grows