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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
THOMPSON MEN
URGE FORMING
OF COMMITTEE

Stockholders of the Washington
Dakota Lumber company. erstwhile
known as the Home Lumber COM
pany, who reside at Thompson, and
one whose, address, is given as Hat
ton, have issued letters to other stock
holders of,the company urging them
to join in forming a stockholders
protective committed" for the purpose
OF protecting their interests, and the
money they have invcstediin the com
pany.
This action has been taken. it is
stated in the letter. after a, careful
survey which has been made. and in
which 1t is found that stock in the
company. to the amount Of over a
half million dollars. had been dis
posed of to farmers throughout the
state of North Dakota. Each stock
holder is urged to contribute 81 each.
for h purpose of meeting expenses
which will be incurred in handling
dition Of the company. and the rea-
son why no dividends have g paid.
o. 6, Giibertson OF the North Da-
kota. Protective association. which
has headquarters la Grand Forks, is
designated as treasurer, and the
stockholders are instructed to send
the funds for the proposed inveeticA-
ton to him in this city.
Stockholders who signed the COM
n1unication were II. j.. Hjelmstad,
Henry. Miller, Theodore Gustafson,
John tKvam. Mons Rasmussen. Carl,
\Gustafson. Arthur Fischer. all of
Thompson, and Royce S. Dean of Hat.
ton, N. d.
The Home Lumber company for
merly maintained Offices in this state.
Dorr H. Carroll of Minot having been
president Of the company, but head
quarters of the organization. now
known as the Neutrality-suspicious.
Lumber company. are at Spokane.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

E. ILH- INs L LE.E'".ra r. f#Nh
possibly it is said as an ,allusion to
the four quarters Of thafmoon.
The custom OF eating Hot Cross
buns became practically universal,
and the early church adopted 1t, as
a feature>of the Easter. time ceremon-
les. With the rise Of a variety of re-
liEious beliefs, the cross-bun gradu-
ally lost its connection with religious
ceremony, until now it is associated
Tor no particular reason with Good
Friday.
Many quaint Old sperstitions still
cling to the Hot Cross bun, and IT is
still a common belief that one bun
should be kept for luck's sake to the
following Good Friday. In England
1t is believed by some that q cross
loaf baked on that day. and hung over
the chimney piece prevents the bread
baked in the house during the year
from getting "stringy."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
COMPLETE PLANS
FOR WEEKS TOUR
OF HIS. ORCHESTRA

At a special meeting this noon of
the directorate of the Commercial
club, plans were completed for the
tour OF the Grand Forks High School
orchestra. The Commercial club fos-
tered plans. and made arrangements
for the tour. which will be held dur
ing the week beginning Monday.
April 4.
Plans for a community pageant the
week preceding the state fair were dis.
cussed, but it was deemed unWise to
have the pageant at that time. The
Thurston Management, Inc, producers
Of community ~paseants. made a prop
osition to the club, and the PROPOSE
ton vas approved. but the date was
unsatisfactory to the directors. The
club board prefers to have the pageant
in June, and if a date can be arraug-
ed, the spectacle may be given.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
HOT CROSS BUNS
FOR GOOD FRIDAY
DISPLAYED TODAY

Hot Cross buns, which for hundreds
Of years have been associated with
bakers and dealers in Grand Forks
today. in preparation for Good Fri.
day, which falls tomorrow. Though
the buns have been on sale here dur
ing the last ten days. they are es-
sentially o Good Friday edible. and
dealers Said that the demand for them
today has been particularly heavy.
Thousands of the buns have been
made by local bakers this week.
The Hot Cross bun, which, is moth.
ing more Of less than an ordinary,
somewhat sweet bun, with a cross
marked on the crust. traces it's origin
back to pagan times. when cakes,
marked with horns were offered by
Egyptians to their. moon goddess. The
horns were said to be symbolic Of the
OK at the sacrifice Of which they
we're offered on the altar. The
Greeks also offered such cakes to
their divinities:.\ and in time changed
the marking from horns to a cross.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
EAST SIDE BRIEFS

The Red River chapter, order Of
the Eastern Star No. 236. viii hold
4 short business meeting this eve
ming In tho Masonic hall. oommAnc-
ing It 1850 O'Clock.
Gaen Norton returned yssterday
from Fargo. where he has bean ct
bsndinE the North Dakota Agricultural
college.
n. G. Hayes LETT hest sSsa4ne tof
Minneapolis. whore he w1l a4tAnd tAS
skate tsaehsrt annual coavant3on.
Msss Bery1 Davis left yesterday for
Remid5i, where she will spend . few
days visiting friends.
The Rsd River chapter. o. T.. & No.
11e, viii hold q special meeting Fri
day evening at 1850 o'clock. A
class Of candidates viii be initiated
1T this time and all members are
urged to be present.
An announcement was made ye1ter.
day Afternoon vt the East side post
ONCE that civil service examinations
win be held Saturday, April rs.
llrx n. r. Montgomery has - her
guests during the Easter seaeon her
son, Thomas Montgomery, and her
sister. Miss Diedrich, both OF Collage
Vile. MINI. Miss Diedrich 10 . nurse
at ST. Johns university and Thomas
Montgomery Is . student ut that in
stituton.
$500 -.qAA TapAat n0>A-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
THE TOWN TODAY.
School board finds few perplexinr
things in minimum wage Bill. 1Iouse
blH rs takes only $4,000 from
boards levy.

School board finds few pern,erinr
things in minimum ware biil. House
BIZ rs takes only $4,000 from
boards levy.
Virginia Rae, noted soprano, who
appears here next "wednesday under
auspices OF KEN Temple, one of
most famous singers in country.
Mather chapter No. s, Rose cro1x.
to hold Maundy Thursday ceremony
tonight.
State superintendent for Grand
Forks county schools for February
arrives today.
Passing Show Al the university
proved big success
Small blaze damages armory build-
Ing at the university.
Fine musical program given by
Women's Glee club at university cen
vocation today.
Expert Furniture Psckdns and stor-
age-Panovitz Furniture & Carpet
Co. Phone 752-W.-Adv.
Boys who want morning routes dur
Ing the summerrshould register at the
Circulation Department Of The Herald
1t once.-Adv.
Morris Away-D. b. Norris, coun-
sist in conducting q farm account
school.
Good Friday Services-special Good
Friday services will be held at st.
Paul's Episcopal church tomorrow
morning. The services will begin at 10
O'clock. @#
Smith Back-Attorney George 3.
Smith returned to this city last night
after spending several days at Mill
bank. :. D.. and Orotonville, Mimi,
attending to business matters.
Swnnston Herc-M. +. Swanston Of
Michigan. n. p. is spending a few
days in the city attending to business
matters and visiting his son, Milton
swanston of the North Dakota Land
Lease Cigar stand-Miss Belle
Poole n Miss Margaret Poole have
leased the cigar stand at the Freder-
lex hotel. They carry a complete line
of cigars and magazines. The place
has been attractively furnished.
\ Railroad Men Here-Two travelling
passenger agents were in Grand
Forks today attending to business
matters. They were Thomas Clo-
messy Of Minneapolis, representing the
Santa Fe, and H L Sweeney Of Min
neapolis. representing the Louisville &
Nashville railroad.
Good Friday Servtoes-A service
will be held on Good Friday evening
at, 7:45 p. nj. in the Norwegian Dan
ish NJ. E. church, corner First ave
u and Chestnut street. The SUBJ
ject of the ermo will be II Thirst"
and there will be music by the mems
chorus. Everyone interested is COR
daily invited. Z
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

enrolled In the state organization. g
the result Of the ten day drive ffofs
members which closed March :.
The oficial's figures showed that
the Grand Forks post led the e
mainder Of the state, the local-men
signing up 209 new men. The COM
m~unication. stated that North Dakota
ranks high in organization with the
other states of the union.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

occurred on Wednesday, will be held
on Saturday afternoon from the Elm
Grove church, Of which he was a
member. A number OF Grand Forks
people will attend the funeral.
Mr.. Thorsel had been in i'll health.
since suffering a severe attack Of in
fluenza two years ago, and he had
spent several weeks at various times
receiving treatment in Grand Forks
hospitals. Mr.. Ihorsel was born in
Sweden So years ago and since 1883
had resided northwest of Larimorc.
Surviving arc the widow and two
daughters. Mrs. Emil Larson and
Mrs. William F. Wicks, residing at
LArimore.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
Camisoles A Necessity

The new blouses call for fancy
camisoles. 'Crepes, satins and
silks in variety and colors that
include tones established by the
blouse makers Fine in detail
and dainty in effect are the new
onAs shown In the underwear
section. There is such an extern
sive assortment that you will ind
what you want
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
Correct Corseting

Many pretty figures Is traced to
proper corseting. The appear
ance of many = good suit is
ruined by not having Just the
right foundation. La Camilla
and Bon Ton are carefully de-
signed to permit sufficient sup
port to the body and = maximum
OF freedom and comfort Corsets
should by al means Be atted by
; our corseter.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
BAGS.

These leather Vanity. Boxes
ara much, sought as smart
acceesorieA. Each box fitted
With little oorveniences and
there - room to carry .
Handkerchief and coins,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
PUMPS

Two new numbers just In
yesterdAy-Grey and Black
Swede one strap Pump.
Their close fitting. comfort
able high archs and covered
Louis heeih are particularly
appealing. u
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
MANY ENROLLED IN
3 LEGION AS RESULT
OF STATE CAMPAIGN

An announcement was received
here this morning by Adjutant Joe
Rabinovich Of Grand Forks post No.
6, American Legion, from Jack Will
liams of Fargo. state a%djutant, to the.
effect that ala new members were
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

~ AdAsontc Temple-Rose Croix OBJ
/! Of Mandy Thursday. Open
70 KNIGHTS and Master Masons and
their ladies.
New Grand-'The Highest Bidder,
With Madge Kennedy.
Observation-Disclosures Madness with
Douglas Fairbanks.
straFd-"Palace Of Darkened Win
!, ofphcum-'The Iron Rider" with
William Russell. -
The Hotel Northern stands Tor
: Courtesy. H. N. Wells, Prop.-Adv.
ladies RECONSIDERATION made.
NC try-on necessary. Decotah Gus
tom Shirt Shop, Model Steam Laun-
ofy '' Bldg. Phone 1s14-W.-Adv.
Big Easter Ball-At the auditors
sMn1, Monday, March 2sth.7 Music by
#Emard's S10-piece orchestra. Tickets.
including tax. s1.1o. Let's go.-Adv.
New lnstructor-Lieutenant Earl 9.
Koran Of Marshall town. Ia, has ar
:, rived at the university to take UP his
duues as instructor in the department
OF military science and tactics.
Superintendent Away-Miss Bea>
Iice tombstone, county superintend-
~ - at Larimore today to attend a.
Fraday evening Miss tombstone will
!. speak at a. big school rallytto be held
in Northwood, in the town auditori-
um. 1900
Enjoys Marine Life-Private Ralph
=. Halvorson, United States marines,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Halvorson of
This city, has just returned to the
United States after an extended stay
In South America. according to a. let
TEL" received here. He expects that his
company soon will leave on the world
TOT with the Pacific feet.
: Only Five Men out of every one
hundred at the age Of sixty are in
dependent or have an income. The
the rninety-ive are dependent on
1,others for support. Unless you save
You cannot have. We pay $50 on
savings compounded qaurterly. Check
ing accounts solicited. Open Saturday
evenings. First Savings Bank. Grand
Forks, N. D.-Adv.
Towne Speaks-Dr. e. r. Towne of
the commerce department OF the uni
versity was at Winnipeg yesterday to
deliver two addresses at the Univer-
sity OF Manitoba, He was the first
ponhS al la AIluudl OF
lectureships with that institution.
One of the lectures was given on
political science and economies.
Il Commissioners Met-City commis-
sioners. meeting Wednesday author
izcd the installing Of a water main
between. L'Hiver and Lulu
and a W in an outlying district.
The question of having the police
automobile exchanged as part. pay
n1ent for a new car, was taken up,
and A. A. Western was authorized to
order a steel smokestock for the
4 city incinerator. the old one having
i been damaged by q windstorm.
Kelly Held-John Kelly, known
Through this section as Paddy KEEL
Il A., who was picked up on Sunday
evening. believed to be in q demented
condition. is being held at the county
Jail under observation for a few days.
s#sNstiy was picked up by, Constable Ed.
,aghonapson of Michigan township and
Wrought into Reynolds last Sunday
s.svxutng. where heEw7s turned over
4osaGslP. McCumbsr, city marshal. On
x Tuesday. ss5s Nj. sMcCumber brought
Kelly to Grand Forks, and lodged a
complaint OF insanity against him.
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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
Mod.h Blousa

1ovaly sflken and Lacy a&airs
-an all-tmportant accom-
pantment to the Spring suit
ought to be rs becoming As
possible So charming are
these colored sink Blouses that
you can tell at . glance how
effective they viii be.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
The Newest Wraps

Spring weather and Easter
tradition combined with
the result you begin to feel
the emptiness of Easter
without a new wrap. The
season low at its height
finds this section so replete
with attractive spring mod
els that the only difficulty
becomes only to choose the
right one.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
PERFUMES

To give your Easter co.'s
tune . delicate fragrance,
sa9gestives Of Spring. the
lovely oders from master
perfume makers have june
arrived from p1rtn Try
CotS's L'oriEan.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
HANDKERCHIEF

When a tiny square OF
white or colored linen ID Dor,
dered with white or colored
edge and has . dainty ems
broidere6 motif In one Cor.
ner the resulting hAndker-
chief is charming.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
WHAT GRAND FORKS tEoFIE
WE'RE DOING
~TEIRTY-FIVE YEARS
AGO !
From Herald. March "a, 1885.

Peter Swenson. charged with muir
den. was facing trial in district court
before Judge Mcconnell. The jurors
selected were ]. Bennett, George w.
Murdoch, o. E. Thomas, Thomas
Evans. David Dickson. n. v. Arnold,
Charles Freeman, Joseph Shane, Jo-
seph Colosky. G. A. Allen, e. F. Cur
charged with numbering Halvor Toll
lefson.
One hundred farmers Of Walsh and
Grand Forks counties gathered at Ar
doch and organized . cooperative
marketing society to handle farmers
supplies. The directors we're James
Stevenson, Ardoch, Peter F'yfe, Johns
town. Angus MeCallum. John W.
Scott. Gilby; Patrick Mulley. A5doch.
Kisha5d Tray: 4AIdoeh; Ts.nk
Gilbert Brothers moved their store
to 412 DeMers
Mrs. o. A. Webster entertained the
Ladies Aid of the Baptist church at
her home on Fourth street.
John L. Cole left for Minneapolis to
spend a week on business.
A. Abrahamsen left for Park Riv-
Or to look after his store there.
n L. c. Carpenter Of Crookston arriv-
I'd in the city and started to work on
the contract for providing the city
with electric lights. Poles were be-
Ing set and wires were being strung
aboutathe city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
SERVICES
FOR ]. S. THROSSEL I
SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Funeral services for John S. Thors-
del. for nearly forty years a. resident
of Grand Forks county, whose death
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
The Easter Dress

The JOY Of being correctly
and attrattively dressed
becomes an integral part
Of the spring season and
one in which our dress eec-
ton aid largely in further
Ing. We are showing not
only the utmost refinement
and distinction of style but
the highest quality Of de-
tail, workmanship and ma
terial.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
ADVERTISEMENT.
loodWillTe
In yoa, grandfather'a time .

man nVed a VIE
orous, outdoor life
Tho red blood q
courage was Il
every line Of hi
face an d
showed in
every mus
Gle of htG n
body. In u
chose days
folks treat
~ k>a->- -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
Silkan U~hdag,rnenh

In Selecting . supply az SPRINT
and Summer underrarments.
here are assortments Of such
delightful variety and values so
worth while that choosing 10 Ger
tain to be satisfactory. Gowns,
4Chemise, P~etticoats and Bloom
ers are featured especially fort
charming styles and moderate
pricings.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

Big Easter Bali-At the auditori-
UNI. Monday, March 2sth. Music by
Emard's s10-pieee orchestra. Tickets,
including tax. $1.10. Let's so.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
Not Forgetting the Gloves

The we'll groomed woman is more and
more concerned about the details needed
to complete her costume. or course
gloves are of vital Importance. We have
an unusual assortment in wrist length
and ~mousQuetaire.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

NeW Observation-Disclosures Earl G,
Koran OF Marshall town. Ia, has ar
duties rs instructor in the department
Of, military science and tactics.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

Morris Away-D. s.. Norris, ooun-
ty agent, is at Kempton today to as
sist in conducting q farm account
school,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

Boys who want morning routes dur
Ing the summer:should register at the
Circulation Department Of The Herald
at once.-Adv. !,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

Expert Furntare Psckns and stor-
Age-Panovtz Furniture & Carpet
Co. Phone 752-w.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

Good Friday Services-Special Good
Friday services will be held at St
Pauls Episcopal church tomorrow
morning. The services will begin at 10
o'c1oek 20 IAs HE.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

Fine musical program given by
Women's Glee club at university Con-
vocation today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
THE SUIT FOR
SPRING NECESS]

New Suits are ir11bued with all the brightness and
freshness of Spring, while achieving the charm
ing simplicity and snnartness which make them
quite indispensable to the Spring wardrobe.
Their line, appealingly slender, are indicative of
youth. Materials are soft and fine, and trim
1n1ngs of undenied fashionableness also help to
make the new suit desirable.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

' Enjoys Marine Life-Private Ralph
=. H%alvorson, United States marines,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Halvorson of
city, has just returned to the.
United States after an extended stay
IN South America. according to a let
e rfeceived here. He expects that his
company soon will leave on the world
tour with the Pacific feet.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24
Ribbons For Summers Needs

Amazing are the purposes to which new
Ribbons are put-hair ribbons Of course.
trimming, TOR bags. for fancy things used
on the dressing table. -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

Superintendent Away-Miss Beas
trfte. Johnstone, county s%unerintend.
ent Is at .Larimore today to attend =
school meeting being held there. on
Friday evening Miss Johnstone will
speak at a. big school rally}to be held
IN Northwood. in the town auditori-
nm. F
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

Smith Back-Attorney George B.
Smith returned to this city last night
after spending several days at Mill
bank. s. D.. and Orotonville, Mimi,
attending to business matters.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

Ufphcum-"The Iron Rider with
Russell. -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

The Hotel Northern stands Tor
courtesy, H. N. Wells, Prop.-Ady,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-03-24

ladies Blonses"-Tailor made.
NO try-on necessary. Dacotah Gus
tom Shirt Shop, Model Steam Laun.
ory Bldg. Phone 1914.W.-Adv.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
~ JAMES A. BUCHANAN.

away in little offices.
sequestered in hothousrs or
II surrounded by retorts, micro
Evening star., 1921-06-26

bureau of markets, is an odd genius.
He possesses qualifications which
would make him a valuable man TO
any large corporate body. He took
the officially developed standards of
wheat, shelled corn and oats and gave
them a practicable application in the
complex business of marketing the
immense grain crops Of the country.
When one considers that about two
billion bushels of these grains are
now handled in our interstate COM
merce and are inspected entirely on a
basis of the standards formed by Mr..
Livingston, it is easy to discern that
he possesses good Judgment. sound
common sense. discretion and tact
he being the leveling force between
biR-busineSs and officialdom.
Mr.. Livingston is developing three
specific lines of work. The close and
accurate state of the costs of mar
keting. comprehensive study OF
world conditions with references to their
bearing on American conditions and
the making available to every farmer
and business interest of this country
prompt, reliable and unbiased market
news.
AS cities took on additional popula-
ton and suburbs became more thickiy
populated it was necessary for the
fruit and vegetable industry to move
further away from the market CEN
tcrs, This has resulted in the grow
ers being handicapped by incorrect
market quotations. They were also
in ignorance of the daily output OF
Evening star., 1921-06-26

States. and so on one might chronicle
hundreds of examples where the de-
partment has added billions to the ma
tion's wealth. 1t is not possible. owing
to lack of space to describe all the
achievements of the self sacrificing men
employed in the Departmet of Agricul-
ture, but those described here are a few
that the writer learned about during
recent visit to this most important
branch of the governments activities.
X +
EOOD obtained from the hog forms
one of the most important food
elements of the people in this country
and prior to 1912 the farmers yearly
faced severe losses as the result Of
the hundreds of thousands OF cases Of
hog cholera. In some instances the rate
was as high as lis affected animals
per thousand. In one year the losses
by this dread disease totaled $7..000,-
600. representing loss Of $4,000 hogs.
Cases where western farmers suffered
100 per cent loss were by no means
rare; nor only was there a severe none
tary loss. but there was d loss of morale
because of the uncertainty as to the
bringing through to selling conditions a
larger and extensive herd of pigs
In one of the little offices of the
Agricultural Department is DR.. F. Ma
rion Dorset, chief of the biochemic di-
vision of the bureau of animal indus
try. and to him belongs the credi; of
discovering the hog cholera serum and
developing the means of applying it.
DIR. Dorset was born in Columbia, Tenn,