The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-10-21

place in the tractor industry Rather
than lay off some $50 men, they have
adopted this schedule, which will at
feet the entire force of 300.
Frank p. Russell, OF Stevens Point.
continuously employed as an engineer
on the 500 line for more than forty
five years. has been retired on a pen
sion. For twenty-six years Mr.. Rus
sells run was on the Portage branch
Of the 500, between Stevens Point and
Portage.
The Oconto County Potato and Corn
Growers association will hold a po'
tato and corn show in Oconto next
month Immediately following the
state potato show Those having
specimens at the state exhibit will not
compete for premiums at the county
show. Fifty potatoes Of each kind will
be considered a sample
The Falk American Potato Flour
Co., Of Wisconsin Rapids, one OF the
five plants of that kind in the United
States. will start operations about Nov.
1. The plant has been established in
Wisconsin Rapids for more than a
year, and while a short run was made
last season the excessive price Of po'
tatoes made making -four Of them pro-
hjbitive.
Thirty-two potatoes to a standard
bushel is record established for large
potatoes in Sturgeon Bay. The spuds
were grown by Hans DreXel, who
claims that practically his entire field
will meet that average, In order for
30 potatoes to fill a bushel it is nee
essary that each one weigh around the
two pound mark, which is some size for
potatoes
The county superintendent Of
schools reports that owing TO the re-
port there was only one rural teacher
in WaupaCa county who was receiving
less than 800 per month his office
had been swamped with applications
from teachers from all parts Of Wis
Con5in and that he never had had as
many teachers to draw from as this
year
The Marathon county grain and pc
tato show will be held in Wausau Nov
4 and s. Prizes and cups aggregating
several hundred dollars value will be
offered An instructive program will
form a part of the two days activities.
The exhibits are to be gathered from
the Al townships in the county and the
best potatoes will be sent to the state
potato show at Milwaukee, and the
choicest Of the grain viii be sent to
the state grain show.
The Oneidas on the reservation near
De Pare held a big harvest festival
Several speakers gave talks on farm
subjects. and the Indians appeared
greatly interested, as well as the
whites. many Of whom have purchased
farms on the reservation and are lly-
ing side by side with the aborigines.
The display Of grains, grasses, pota-
toes corn. and other farm products
was large, and proved the Oneidas are
doing as well at farming as are the
whites
More than forty priests from all
parts Of the state participated in the
funeral services for the late Very Rev
John Morrissey. formerly pastor OF ST.
Patrick church, Milwaukee, which
were held in Appleton. Archbishop S.
G. Messmer Of Milwaukee sang the
pontihcal requiem mass The eulogy
was pronounced by the Rev Father
Naughton Of Racine. Father Morris
Hy who was born in Appleton, was
one of the best known priests on the
Milwaukee archdiocese. He was a
consultor Of the diocese for many
years.
The wrecking of a logging train
with the destruction OF $4,000 worth
Of property and loss Of life was mar
rowIy avoided on Bad River reserva-
ton. when Herman Nelson was cap
tured as he was placing an obstruc-
ton on 70foot bridge, Nelson says
he is a western miner. Since his ar
rival here three weeks ago a number
Of incendIary forest fires have been
discovered Two Indian policemen had
to fight to overpower him Officers
who have questioned Nelson say he is
an / w. W. and that he has made no
efforts to obtain citizenship, although
he has been in this country sixteen
years.
over 100000 bushels of corn, 1900,
600 bushels of potatoes and nearly g.
OOO0 900 pounds of tobacco were added
TO the Wisconsin crop prospect during
the month of September statos Joseph
A. Becker OF the Wisconsin Cooper
ative Crop Reporting service GU. S
bureau of crop estimates and Wsoon
sin state department of aglicuI'urel.
Beneficial rainfall during the first ten
DAVIS of the month, followed by warm
weather, caused a substantial growth
and insured ripening OF all growing
crops. The Wisconsin corn crop is
now forecasted at 71,S55,OO0 bushels,
compared with 66,2O4OOO on Sept. /,
S547lOOO harvested in 1919 and a
hye-yoar average O9li19lS) Of 56,
$4,000 bushels. Nearly all corn is
now safe from damage by frost Con
dition on Oct l was So per cent Of
normal. compared with 50 on Sept ],
81 year agoand tenyear average Of
SO.
The budget for Wisconsin Rapids
for the coming year will be 1888 900.
In totaling expenses the school board
asked for an increase Of $4,000 over
last years figures, the library board
drew $1,000 more than last year, while