Evening journal., 1919-01-25
RID nation OF
DESTRUCTIVE GROW
Entire Country in Murder
Pact to Save Grain
from "Caws
IS DESTROYER
ALSO OF CAME

the nationwide campaign against the
crow that is to be conducted this year
by one Of the large powder manufactur-
ers. II is generally recognized that the
crow Is not only an arch enemy OF the
farmer but is also a serious menace TO
the breeding and propagation OF game.
In the interests OF the conservation OF
grain and the protection OF game and
insoctivo Gus birds, every farmer IS in
vited 10 take an active part during 1919
in this national crow shoot, the chief
purpose OF which is 10 reduce the num-
/ Der OF these pests, particularly in sec
tlons where they are numerous.
Il Is estimated that every year in
sects cause a loss Of million OF dollars
10 the farmers, truck raisers and f.uit
I krowers. The farmers are the producers
and whatever loss they sustain Affects
every consumer in the country. Song
birds are the natural enemies Of all in
sect life-song bids alone can keep in
check the ravages OF insects. Crows
destroy birds, birds destroy in
sects, insects destroy crops-therefore,
| kill the crows and save the crops.
| A young crow while in the nest win
consume an amount OF food equal TO
three OF four times its own weight, and
only a small part Of this food consists
Of insects Most OF u Is made up OF
the eggs and the young Of other bi,ds,
which. II left alive, would be OF bene-
/ at In the protection Of crops.
Unsuitable egg eaters, they scour the
| felds, hedgerows, thickets and orchards
for nests Of birds and even for the eggs
Of the barnyard fowls. They follow the
wild ducks 10 their nesting ground and
in the far north 10 feast on the eggs
and young. Prairie chickens suffer Sc
verely from their depredatlons and the
pheasant preserves are the frequent
victims OF their marauding habits.
In its bulletin No. 62i, the Bureau OF
Biological Survey. says: "The destruc-
ton OF nesting birds OF highly bene-
fcial species Is not to be condoned and
constitutes one Of the strongest argu-
ments against the crow. On game farms,
preserves and in suburban districts,
where it Is the desire TO foster small
birds. the crow population must be
kept within limited numbers"
John B. Burnham, president OF the
American Game Protective and Propa
cation Association, says: Il wish per-
sonally TO endorse your Crow Shoot as
means OF reducing the numbers Of these
pests. agree heartily with Dr. Frank
VI. Chapmans statement that even II
the crow, aside from its oannibal-like
propensities, was wholly beneficial Il
would not render US as great a service
as would have been performed by the
birds Il destroys"
In his annual report E. c. Hinshaw,
state Fish and Game Warden Of Iowa,
said in part: The largest financial loss
caused by the crow comes from the
fact that he likes to inhabit hos pas
lures and pens. and II the facts could
be known, there Is no doubt but that he
has caused millions OF dollars loss to
the farmers by spreading hog cholera"
In view Of the fact that conservation
Is the purpose Of this war against the
crow, the trophies offered in this con-
test do not represent any great
monetary value. No incentive St all Is
really needed to get farmers and sports
men 10 kill as many OF these destruc-
tive pests as possible-and besides IL Is
the spirit Of competition rather than
the value OF the prizes that makes for
successful contest, particularly when re-
suits are helping Uncle Sam feed not
only this country, but also many Of the
nations OF Europe.
To every contestant in the National
Crow Shoot who during 1919 shoots
twenty-five (25) crows will be awarded
triangular bronze lapel button.
To the two bronze trophy winners In
each State or province in Canada, who
shoot the largest number OF crows dur
ing 1919 VIII be awarded, respectively
the following trophies, each to be en-
graved with the total number OF crows
shot by the contestant:
First State prize, gold trophy button
Second State prize. silver trophy but
ton.
To the three gold trophy winners
who shoot the largest number OF crows
during 1919 will be awarded, respective /
n. the following trophies. each to be
appropriately engraved:
First National prize. golG trophy cup.
Second National prize, silver trophy
cup.
Third National prize, bronze trophy
cup.
Conditions Of the Contest.
1. ANY one in the United States or
Canada is eligible to take part In The
National Crow Shoot.
2 The National Crow Shoot viii be
conducted 10 conform strictly to The
Federal and State game laws and nCth-
ing contained in our offer Is TO be
construed as urging anyone TO violate
any game law Each individual should |
inform himself with regard 70 his local |
game laws before taking part in this
contest.
3. To receive credit in the contest. |
crows must be killed with shotgun !
or rifle
4. Evidence OF crows shot IS to be |
furnished by the contestant in the |
form Of q signed statement. confer |
signed by an ammunition dealer upon |
forms furnished for the purpose. II |
is expected that the contestant will |
furnish the dealer with evidence Of |
his kills in the form OF the bills or |
feet Of the crows shot. The statement |
forms will be supplied 10 dealers and /
contestants upon request.
5. The contest will be open from I
January 1 to December 81, 1919.
Inquiries for any further information
should be addressed to the Sporting |
Powder Division, dupont Company, /
Delaware.
The crow has the universal reputa-
tion Of being a wise, willy and wary /
bird. Yet It is surprising how easily |
they are fooled by any one who can
manipulate a crow call. In 1
deed, the calling-in and shooting OF