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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1920-09-03

and another in the middle of Lac
qui Parle would be the means of con-
structing large reservoirs in which
flood waters could be retained.
"Other dams, such as the one at
Granite Falls, would be much more
valuable if they were protested and
their reservoirs supplied by the larg-
er dams and reservoirs. Probably
other dams, such as the one that has
been proposed at Redwood Falls could
be built and the power thus created
could be used in many ways.
Smaller dams could be built on
tributary streams at little expense.
"This work could be undertaken
by the government, and the entire
system could be under government
control.
Cali the mills and other power
plants loacted on these streams
would be benefited, and if care were
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1920-09-03
SEED CORN SELECTION
HAS BENEFITED STATE
Minnesota Now Eighth in Corn Pro-
duction; Seed Corn Time This
Year is Sept. 1920

Minnesota, once regarded as a no.
corn state, now ranks eighth among
the states of the union in the number
of bushels of corn produced annually.
In the last decade the production of
corn in Minnesota has been doubled.
Striking progress like this is not
the result of chance. There is a
reason for it and, in this case, the
reason is not hard to find.
Seed corn selection, as preached by
the Minnesota Agricultural College
and practiced by the progressive
farmers of Minnesota, has played a
large part in the wonderful corn
growing record made in the state.
Seed corn selection has helped to ex-
tend the corn belt from the south
east corner of the state to the very
extreme northwest corner. 1t has
improved the quality of the corn as
we'll as the acre yield, and has aided
in building up the livestock indus
try and in enhancing the fertility Of
the soil. The clean cultivation re-
Qu1T0O by COTu udS uS1pCu " ACOuSC
the annual tax which weeds levy up
on the farmer.
Special attention is again called
this year by the agricultural extern
sion division of the state university
to seed corn time, September 1920.
Selected seed that has matured be-
fore those dates is very likely to ma
ture before the corresponding dates
in 1921. Thus the danger of losses
by frost is minimized. More than
enough corn ears for the require
ments of planting next year should
be selected-wel shaped ears of
medium size and good variety; ears
with kernels that are we'll denied and
that fill all the space on the cob and
are we'll shaped.
Minnesota can and will continue
to improve it's position among corn
growing states in the future as in
the past. Seed corn selection time is
we'll established in the state and re-
suits from it will continue to gather
force.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1920-09-03

taken of the fish, fur and clam pro-
ducts found in and along these rivers,
their value soon would pay for all
the land flooded by the reservoirs"
In commenting on the above in q
letter to The Tribune, Mr.. Stedman
says
in the article to the Dispatch ]
mentioned the conditions existing on
the river near Morris and proposed
placing dam at the south end Of
Pomme de Terre Lake and possibly
one at the end of the upper lake.
II lived in Morris for number OF
years and am quite familiar with the
country in your part of the state.
have no personal interest in this
plan except to benefit the people
along these streams that have suff-
cred so much loss by floods.
Respectfully yours,
"a. B. stedman."
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1920-09-03
The NEW EDISON
" The PbOnograbh Nth a SoWI"

You've read how the New Edison has proved
its perfect realism. Four thousand tests have
been given, in which more than so different
artists compared their art with its RE
CREATION by the New Edison. Leading
newspapers conceded that there was no diff
ference between the two.
Has any one suggested to you that these
comparison tests are Sc faxed - that the
artist initiates the New EdiSon2
Signor Friscoe's performance makes such an
assertion positively ridiculous. Every week,
10000 people see his hammers ripple over
the xylophone keys. Suddenly he holds them
aloft-still
The ripping music continues.
Slowly, the gorgeous curtains of the back
drop part. The audience gasps. The New
Edison stands revealed. It has taken up
Signor Friscoe's performance, and is now
RE-CREAT1NG it alone. The effect of this
extraordinary magic can rest upon only one
fact No one can distinguish any difference
between Signor Friscoe's performance and
it's RE-CREAT1oN by the New Edison. Signor
Friscoe could not possibly initiate the New
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1920-09-03
Great Increase at "Agn School

The number of students registered
at the West Central Schol of Agri-
culture by September 1, indicates
that there will be an increase of
over $50 per cent in the attendance
from 1920-1921, over that of 1919
1920. The number registered by
September 1, last year, were: Fresh
men, IS; Juniors, 9; Seniors, 1; Ad-
vanced Course, /; Total, As; for this
year, the figures read: Freshmen,
40; Juniors, 43; Seniors, Al; Ad-
vance Course, 2; Total, 126.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1920-09-03
CONTROL OF FLOODS
BY DAMS PROPOSED
A. B. Stedman of Hopkins Outlines
Plan to Protect Minnesota
Valley

st. Paul Dispatch: An extensive
plan to prevent floods along the Min
nesota river is proposed by A. B.
Stedman of Hopkins, Mimi, in a
communication to the Dispatch.
Mr.. Stedman is familiar with the
country between Fort Smelling and
Breckenridge, and believes it would
be practicable to build system of
dams whereby the flood waters of the
Red and the Minnesota rivers might
be controlled and the water in the
Mississippi could be kept at good
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1920-09-03
Hunting Season Opens SEPT. 18Th

In mentioning the necessity of
hunters procuring hunting licenses
for the coming season last week, we
inadvertently stated that the season
opens Sept. 18th instead of Sept.
10th, which is the correct date.
Hunters who took out licenses last
year, but who fail to report the
amount of game taken will be I'M
able to secure a license this year.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1920-09-03
You can hear il
in: our store
the photograph that is tea->
t11r"ed in Vaudeville S St1a1geSt act

million dollars to perfect. Our
instrument is also an exact
duplicate of this famous three
million dollar original. We
guarantee it to be able to give
the same marvellous Re
CREATIONS Of music, which
Signor Friscoe's Official Labor
atory Model gives in vaudeville.
Come in and test the astonish-
ing realism of this instrument
for yoursef-in Mr.. Edison'S
Realism Test.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1920-09-03

Perhaps you've seen it-Signor
Friscoe's Magic" Xylophone
Act.
It's the hit of vaudeville's
Big Time.
Signor Friscoe's magic" is an
Official Laboratory Model of
the New Edison. We have one
exactly like it.
Signor Friscoe's instrument is
an exact duplicate of the origi-
nal Official Laboratory Model,
which cost Mr.. Edison three
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1920-09-03

Edison, because the xylophone can not be
made to initiate any other instrument, so as
to deceive its hearers,
Signor Friscoe's act is not an Edison enter
prise. He has simply been clever enough
to use the New Edison for what it is worth.
Why don't you?
PRI ES
The price Of the New Edison has increased
less than 1879 since 1914 This includes
the War Tax.
Mr. Edison has STAYED off price advances
by personally absorbing more than half of
the increased cost of manufacture,
Because of the exceptionally high quality
OF materials and workmanship demanded
by the Edison Laboratories, and the con-
tlnued scarcity of both, it may be necessary
to advance prices But rest assured that
this will not occur, unless Mr.. Edison il
forced to it.
Our Budget Plan-the thrift way OF spend
ing-will help you buy now Let US tell
you about it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
Alaska's Crops
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Seattle Post-lnteligencer)
 Claims that Alaska contains arabe land capable of producing cereals root food plants fruits or other useful and marketable crops aroused the levity of Eastern critics when first suggested some years ago. but the processes of time and experimentation are slowly confirming. and than confirming the early llaims of entsusiastic Alaskans. A few pon- ger farmers have gone into the Territory tapped by the Government railroad lines, building, and the government has maintained experiment stations near Matanuska and Fairbanks. Reports from these sourc- all to the effect that Alaska has productive soils in many of it's valleys and that the growing food crops. Crop returns indicate that with the or ganization of transportations and convenient marketing facilities, the Alaska farmer will be in a position to feed his fellow citizens. produce surplus profit of his fellow workers in the States.
 The report of the Matanuska station at hand shows potato yields of from 280 to APO bushels per acre or on average of about eleven tons per acre. of sugar, something like 16 per cent The growing season in the Matanuska district is 131 days long; oats. rye and barley made large yields, wheat was less successful but when grain suitable to the soil and climate is produced it will be grown com mercal basis with profit. t.. st.as.
 Cranberries, blueberries, currants, raspberries, rhubarb, and strawberries produced bountiully, all staple garden vegetables and root crops. to lay in Alaska with the usual industry in the ductiye The report notes that 4,000 bushels of grain threshed at the Fairbanks sta tion last Fall
 The government and individual pioneers have baZed the way Tor the settlers who will later. There will be occasion for them to be in doubt as to what crops to and how to them. Ma tive seeds are being developed and yields will i'm prove even present favorable reports. The az ricutural and dairying possibilities of Alaska fish and farm production. Alaska is going to be more than self-supporting in the immediate future
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
DISCOVERING HOOVER

While people worrying about the in- defeness of the political affiliations of Herbert Hoover, MT Hoover is making it pretty plain as to what he stands for and what he doesn't stand for. In no statement did he say than when he told the New York World
 Senator Penrose has declared that I am not his kind of Republican MT. Bryan has declared that l not his kind of Democrat MT. Hearst has declared that l have not his variety of patriotism. at agree with these gentlemen"
 In other words MT. Hoover is not a machine poli- tican of the corrupt and contented" variety he is not impractical theorist, and he is not an op- portunist.
 The New York World. commenting upon the Hoover sentiment in the country, says:
 While Democratic politicians have been
 more outspoken about the Hoover sentiment
 they have found than have the Republicans
 If is a fact that the leaders of the G. O.
 arc experiencing difficulties in covering up
 inc fact that great many Republicans
 would like to get an opportunity to vote
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16

If all the plans that are being worked out at Washin gton bear fruit may look forward toward very satisfactory road building plan for Alaska within the next few years.
 To start with have, of course, the Alaska Fund and the annual appropriation in the Army bill for money to be expended through the Alaska Board of Road Commissioners.
 Gov. Riggs has entered into arrangement with the Bureau of Public Roads whereby the Territory will expend $41,000 road projects to be selected jointly with the Bureau of Public Roads and the lat ter will expend $16O,o0O the projects-making s160, 900 additional funds for the Territory.
 Gov Riggs also has secured agreement with the Forestry Bureau whereby the latter promises to recommend legislation that will allow Alaska to have al the receipts from the Natona Forests for road and school purposes That would mean an add- tona1 $50 900 year if we measure the future per and pulp mills established in the Territory with in few years makes the promise of that agreement alluring It is likely to into big for the Territory.
 Equally important, if not of greater importance, is the consent of the Senate Committee Post Offices and Post Roads to include Alaska in the bene fits of the appopriations for the construction of post roads This has been denied Alaska thus far. Why Alaska not included in 1916 when the original bill passed has been explained. Then Delegate Wickersham probably simply overlooked it. Many of these Federal aid bills passed which did not include Alaska in the days when Wckersham was Delegate, among the others being the Farm Loan Act. Gov Riggs appeared before the commit tee in behalf of this legislation and he and Delegate Grigsby made the for the Territory plain that there is objection offered to the propo- sition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
THE COMMUNITY CHEST

Experience everywhere has shown that promis- and duplicate contribution to charities is un- sa tsfactory from almost any point of view. so- luton of the difficulties arising from waste. unwise giving lack of coordinate and efficient dstrbu-
 on has been solved by the organization of the Gin cinnati Community Chest, which is to collect for seventy different charitable organizations and allot to each the amount of it's actual needs
 campaign to raise approximately $1,7OO,O00 is to be started in Cincinnati April g. to continue nine days This movement deserves the hearty sup port of every citizen regardless of creed, be- the funds be allocated according to pre- viousy prepared budgets approved by all organiza- tons which to benefit from united effort
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
BRITISH TO SELL ISLANDS TO
 AMERICA?

We are told that Great Britain is seriously con- siderng selling her West Indies to the United States If the deal would include British Honduras, British Guiana and the Bahama Islands and Bermuda, it would be valuable acquisition to this country and particular loss to Great Britain. The change in the character of carriers of commerce from the old sailing ship and small tramp steamer large vessels on regular passenger lines and with the change the growth of American merchant mar inc of this character makes 1t that the trade of the islands comes naturally through Ameri- han channels, and it will become and more American time progresses. The trade of the British Islands of the Caribbean Sea and British Guiana is now mostly American.
 sale at this time would do lot to help the condition of European exchange-particularly Brit ish.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
Luke Mcluks Says


 We do not blame some women for getting divorces How would you like to sit at the same table with a mutt who gargles his coffee and in- hales his soup every day?
 A married man can avoid a lot of trouble if he just pays the freight and lets his wife run things.
 Cheer up. Do not get discouraged because you are not famous. The fact of the matter is you make a lot of noise in the world when you are fast asleep.
 There is always an easier and bet ter way But man never discovers it until he has tried the other way.
 Cheer up! If you get one boost to each ninety nine knocks, you are doing mighty we'll
 When people hear a married couple having violent quarrel, they look shocked and pretend that they never do anything like that themselves. But they are liars.
 It has just about gotten so that a boy could have his parents arest. ed for violating the Child Labor Law if they asked him to do any chores around the house.
 A lot of big men in this country have made good by having 10 percent of Ability and 90 percent of Con fidence.
 A lot of the hypocritical Anti Tobacco biggots will do their smok ing in the next world.
 The reason why a phonogroph rec. ord costs a man a dollar is because the neighbors are going. to hear it 100 times a day
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
Let's Go to Alaska
(Pontiac, H., Leader)

(Pontiac, H., Leader)
 Our preconceived notion of Alaska is that it is place where you take a chance of having some out of doors, but in paper dated February 10 just received from Juneau the capital of Alaska read that the coldest weather experienced during the present winter, according to cmatoogical data kept by the United States Weather Bureau, three de- grees above zero, has below zero been recorded in point in Southeastern Alaska In Southeastern Alaska there has been sunshine and less rain thus far. during the winter months and all ndica- tions point to early Spring."
 We wonder how some of those fellows up in All aska would have stood the vigorous winter weather we have enjoyed this season. All we can make of it is that the weather shifted regular cli- mate to Alaska this year. Undoubtedly that robin, which it is alleged showed himself here the other day, merely rested for few minutes his way to North of 60"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16

It is difficult to conceive what the opponents of prohibition in Congress hope to gain by opposing an appropriation to make effective the prohibition enforcement act. If they could the repeal of the act or change its terms to raise the limit the quantity of alcohol resuired constitute in toxcatng liquor there might be reason for their action But there is good why the laws of the land should not be enforced, and they be enforced without the necessary funds
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
ror NIT. Hnover in the Fall.

for Mir. Hoover in the Fall
 "A poll was recently taken among Re- publican college Presidents of their views as to who should be the Republican candidate for President The two leaders in the result were Hoover and Wood. the latter with 49 votes while Hoover had 42. Next in order and close together were Lowden and Hard ing, with about a dozen votes each.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
A Service Adapted to Your
 Needs

Some women prefer that we wash and iron everything. Others have us do only the washing and attend to the ironing themselves Take your choice of service:
 Finished family service--Every- thing washed, and everything ir- oned
 Family laundry service-Every- thing washed The flat pieces, like tablecloths, bed linen, napkins, ir- .oned. Other things starched, ready for you to iron
 ALASKA STEAM LAUNDRY
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
Hard Luck!S

Poor Adam hung his head in shame
 When he left Eden, for. you see There was no way that he could blam
 His doynfall on heredity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16

The Secretary of Labor contributes a silver lin- ing to the clouds of pessmism by declaring the coun- try is due for three years of plenty.-( Baltimore American.l
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16

At any rate say that MT. Colby has been Whig or Knownothng Indianapolis News.) a& sss
 Sir George Pash, who came here to work us for a few billions for Europe, is back in England sat isfied" with the results of his trip Sir George is very easily pleased Detroit Free Press)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
Oh, Guy!

Said a jolly old Frenchman in Huy "The IT. S. I would like to suy. But 1 like to lick
 Up drink with kick, So that country is no place for muy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16

The report of a heavy snowfall. 39 inches, at Jerusalem sounds like a story about the pineapple crop of Spitzbergen, But the story has been confirmed
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16

It's asking too much of Phil Knox to expect him to favor the resumption of Charlie Cranes interrupt Cd conversation Washington Post.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
In 1880.

Did you know that Mir Smith is suing Mrs. Smith for divorce and alimony?" asked MT. Brown
 'Is that a fact?" said MT. Jones.
 "Yes," replied MT. Brown. He tells me that she asked him to sew button on her coat the other morn ing before she left the house for the office, and he found several love letters from another man in her pocket
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
Doggone 'Em!

We grudge the rise of other men,
 When in the rue we're stuck; They brag about their Judgment whei They're merely fools for luck.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
Oh, Joy!

We made five straight passes with the bones the other night and it just naturally occurred to us that seven and eleven rhyme with Heaven.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16

Two of New York's Big Four delegates at large, to the Democratic National Convention women. Gov Alfred E. Smith will lead the dele gation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
Betchal

As he wiped off the gore He remarked: Goodness knows That rap on the door Beats a rap on the nosei"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16

Lenne and Trotsky have practically dsfranchised everyone but the Red Guard and now are enforcing conscription for work. Dictatorship works we'll for the dictaors.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke
 -:- Copyright by Cincinnatti Enquirer
Ouch!

Ouch! "What was the prisoner drinking when you arrested him?" asked the Judge.
 "Whiskey, think" replied the Pc liceman
 You think?" said the Judge Don't you know whiskey? Aren't you a judge?''
 "No,' replied the Policeman. I'm only a policeman"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
Then 1t Happened

Then It Happened
 "1 wonder if you could?' unused the Rummy, as he poured a shot of ihellac into his cereal beverage to give 1t kick.
 You wonder if you could what? demanded the Barkeep as he grabbed ! hammer from behind the bar.
 Why I wonder if you could say doctors fees are ill-gotten gains?. replied the Rummy as he headed for the door
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
The Matrimonial Bark

To sail the sea of love is grand, But they soon come to anchor; The father is the Mainstay, and The mother is the Spanker.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
Oh!

What should speaker do in case he loses the thread of his discourse?' we asked the head of the College oi Oratory
 "He should wind up as soon as possible,' was the reply.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16

MT Bryan speaks of himself as forward looking . We can't blame him for feeling a certain reluctance about looking backward.-( Columbia Record.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16

England should have anticipated that Lady Astor would favor prohibition. She Is an American by birth-(New York Sum-
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16

President Wilson is fond of poetry but the works of dAnnunzio probably among his favor ties Charleston News and Courier.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
Paw Knows Everything.

Wille-Paw, what is shining raj ment?
 Paw-Last summers blue serge suit, my son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
Stranqel

"Tt looks like these Prohibitionistg have us beat" remarked the First Wet
 "Yes." remarked the Second Wet. "lt doesn't look like we would be able to make them take water"
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
You Know Him!

YOU NflDW FfTFTII When pleas for charity he hears, He will not reprimand You'll find that he will lend his
 ears.
 But he won't lend a hand.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16

You are not likely to get short measure from the person who gives you a peck of trouble
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16

The best way to patch up quarrel is for both parties to it 10 mend their ways.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16

The sun do move. and most of the people under the sun do go to the movies
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
!, BREEZY BUBBLES

Philadelphia Bulletin) High and dry-these times.
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16

Would you say that a mental picture is the kin
 you have in your frame of mind
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16
Be keerfuI! !!

Be keerfu! A lot of honest men I'm told. Are taking chances risky; They wouldn't steal peck of gold. But they would steal your whiskey
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16

+ There's time for everything. but hardly tim, is fer anything
The Alaska daily empire., 1920-03-16

A loving sup is supposed to be brimming wi good spirits.