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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04
LIGHT ON ANCIENT HISTORY
Some interesting Data Bearing on the
Strange People Known to Fame
as the "Aefs"

Evidently some one who had eaten
great deal of army corned beef in
Europe wrote this amusing sllit In the
swatch on the Rhine" remarks the
Youths Companion. The piece is
headed, "Documents Published In the
Year 24TS A. D., by an American His
torian":
l have just been journeying along
the Rhine gathering data on the an
cient tribe of men known as the Aefs.
The origin of this strange people Is
one OF the great mysteries of history,
Likewise their sudden extinction has
been just as battling.
The Aefs appeared in western Eu-
rope very suddenly about the time OF
the beginning OF the Teutonic dark
ages--the latter part of the second
decade of the Twentieth century. For
short period they flooded In great
numbers the entire territory of Gaui
from the Pyrenees 20 the Rhine. Then
they suddenly vanished.
II was recently thought that a clue
had been found to the kind of food
eaten by these nomads. In an old
cellar In Andernach there were found
what at first looked like peculiarly
shaped bricks, but what later proved
to be cans of strange sort of meat.
Certain investiga tors soon decided that
this could be nothing other than ele-
phant meat, and students were about
to make trips to Africa in search OF
further evidence. when the result OF
some chemical tests was published
This showed that the meat was at
least 1907 years old. n not vsry much
older; and as the Aefs were In 0aul
about $50 years ago. It Is folly to be-
lievs that this store Of food belonged
to them. II is much more probable
that Il was left there at the time Han
nibal and his soldiers and elephant
supply trains made their long expedi-
ton against Rome.
Il Is probably q good thing for Amer
lea that the mysterious disappearancs
AZ the Aefs came about tsr tA>'~ u
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04
CHRISTIAN CHURCH NOTES

Old Man Slumpski thought he had
things his own way when he learned
Bible School was to be at o'clock last
Sunday and stood grinning triumphant
ly but by $50 he was willing to quit
and go elsewhere. thanks to the lO3
who were in attendance showing their
loyalty to the school in coming one hour
earlier than the usual time. At ten
O'Clock FIVE cars loaded with twenty
seven people started from the church
and drove to Booker. Texas. and spent
the day with the brethren there and en-
enjoyed a spiritual feast IN the sermon
delivered by Bro. Holmes. of the State
Missionary Society. This service was
followed by basket dinner in the base
ment of the beautiful new building.
The party returned late in the after
noon to be home for the open air SER
vice on the street.
TIE Young Peoples Glass regret to
lose Miss Hattie Quinn from among
their number. She returned to her
home in Canon City two weeks ago.
Mrs. E. l.. Fickel. our efficient at
tendance secretary. and Dorene. two of
our most regular pupils together with
Mr.. Fickel, started on vacation trip
to Yellowstone Park last Sunday even
ing.
7. NJ. Cowan. our new county treas.
urer. was a visitor in the Mems Bible
Class and went to Booker with B. G.
Brown.
The Women's Bible Glass held their
monthly business and social meeting al
the home Of Mrs. Barnes Monday night
During July this class has enrolled a.
new members. Mesdames Needham
Bowker. Jno. Spangler, Drum AM
Frank Spangler.
Miss Mary b. Hanly was in her plac
again Sunday after spending the sum
mer at Alva normal.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04
DISTRICT ~

Aug. l. c. L. Fowler and wife were
visiting friends in this neighborhood
Saturday and Sunday.
The young people gave Miss Nolen
Dve a surprise party at the w. E. Nei-
hart home Saturday night. All parties
report a good time.
Hugh Pitzer and his mother and sis
ter. Yes Hughes and Miss Ethel Baker
went to Follett Sunday to the chautau-
qua.
Prudence Dye has gone to Beaver to
visit her schoolmates and friends for q
few days.
George Sisk and family. c. L. Fowler
and wife and Miss L. Pitzer were visi-
tors at Sunday School Sunday.
Misses Minnie Clark and Nolen Dye
came from Goodwell Tuesday where
they attended summer school.
Ralph Baker and his sister Ethel with
the Dye girls went to Follett Friday.
Mrs. Clara Huddleston is improving
s>me we are glad to report. as she has
been very low for more than a week.
Her mother. Mrs. Dodson. is with her
and expects to remain until she is ou,
of danger.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04
FLORIDA RABBIT A FIGHTER
Dog a. Reported by Honest ard
Upright Person"

Russell Thompson OF Sarasota, q
noted angler and dealer In fishing
tackle. consequently very honest and
upright person. has submitted the fol-
lowing. with affidavit attached to the
Florida Fisherman.
Last Sunday morning l happened
to be standing looking out the win
dow. All at once DR.. Jack Haltou's
bird and hound dog came down the al.
ley with his back feet over his neck
Tin the act OF r,inning) and Mayor
Edwards rabbit In the lead. The rab-
bit is a very large specimen Of the
rodent family and well able to care
for himself. as well as the dog who
happens TO be q combination bird.
rabbit. coon and anything else that
happens TO be In sight. Well. Il was
not long before the same pair came
back. but the rabbit was not In the
lead. Rube. the dog. and the rabbit
played Tor about twenty minutes up
and down the alley. In the back yards.
and seemed TO be having a wonderful
time. when ell OF q sudden the rabbit.
firing OF such amusement (please be-
lieye mel. jumped and bit DIR. Jack
Halton's dog under the neck. then.
to do the job up right. kicked poor
Major several times thus ending the
mornings exercise"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

Ray Hill, former principal Of the Bal
no school and prominent Beaver county
asasAsr. spent few days in Beaver
Sthis week. r. Hill is in the produce
s4siness at Sayre. He says that busi-
ness - fine and that crop conditions are
very good, especially the corn and cot
,Dn crops. Wheat also averaged well.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Chase and baby
laughter returned the last of the week
srom Woodwork where they have been
visiting his parents.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04
Same Old Story But q Good One

Mrs. Mshsla Burns, Savanna, Mo.
relates an experience, the like OF which
has happened in almost every neigh.
borhood in this country, and has beer
told and related by thousands Of others
as follows; II used . bottle Of Cham.
berlain'. Collie and Disrrhoea Remedy
about nine years ago and it cured me
Of fux (dysentery). 1 had another at.
tack OF the same complaint three oil
four years ago and few doses OF thu.
remedy cured me. have recommend.
ed it to dozens of people since hrs'
used it and shall continue TO do so fo'
know it is quick and positive cure
for bowel troubles"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Karnes moved
rbeir household effects to their new
home this week, recently purchased
from Marion Smith.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

DIR. and Mrs. C. K, Drum. Miss Anna
Hughes and Warb Provost were de-
hghtfully entertained at the Harry
Beegle home Monday evening.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04
asna.r. he pess ssses

Sauce is used to create 90 appetite
o sh for the food. The right vay
is to look to your digestion. when'you
have good digestion you are certain
-to = lish yur food. Chamberiats .
Tablets improve the digestion >eseats
a healthy appetite and cause s~gentis
movement OF the bowels.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

Miss Opal Sewers returned from Alva
Ast week where she had been attend
ng the Northwestern State Normal for
The past eight weeks.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

Frances Carson, who has been in the
Eieiaity of Pond Creek for some time
Engaged in harvesting, returned nome
The first of the week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

Mrs t. I. Tweedie, who has been
s1nfting at the home Of her daughter.
Mrs. M. c. Green. near Beaver, kft
for her home at Carrollton. Missouri.
tuesday of last week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

Mrs. V. T. Chapman. formerly Miss
Gladys Wright, is in Beaver this week
assisting in the care of the infant son
Il her sister, Mrs. Carmen Kent.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

H. c. Richeson is at his place Of bus
mess again after an illness Of several
days Although not fully recovered
be is gradually convalescing.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

We are indeed glad to report that the
infant son Of MIR. and Mrs, Carmen
Kent is very much improved. The
trouble is gastrts.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

County Agent Hanly is making tour
NJ the county this week in the interest
sf agriculture. He is accompanying the
Soodwell orchestra.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

Miss Mabel Saddis. of Centralia. Mis-
ouria- who has been guest Of Miss
lenora Long for fortnight, leaves to-
aay for her home.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

District Superintendent S. NJ. Van
sleye preached at the Methodist church
Friday night, after which quarterly
vonference Mas held.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

o. s. Schaffer and son from north
sast Of Beever were trading here Wed
aesday-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

Mrs. |. W. Moore. who assisted at
the farm of her son Will during his alb
Ssnee at Oklahoma City, returned 10 her
AonAe in Beaver Monday,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

n. B. Davis and wife. Of Forgsn.
Transacted business in the county seat
Eondsy-
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

Sheriff Bridgewater and family are
IN Liberal today Thursday visiting
relatives and shopping.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

Andv Crabtree is here from Winfield.
Kansas. this week looking after his
shest harvest and threshing.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

Mrs Sarah |. Dye. of Ivanhoe. and
Mrs c. J. Fowler, of Elmwood. were
rounty seat shoppers Tuesday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

plenty Of evidencs that thls bstosrie
race was planning to migrate to North
Amer,cs and establish itself on that
continent permanently.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

Harry Jones. Herb Lee and Henry
Martin were in Beaver Tuesday in the
interest Of Twin Mound school.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

r. II. Loofbourrow and son Bernard
froye 10 Ashland. Kansas, to attend to
business matters Wednesday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

y. W. Wise, of Dombey. was visi
ior at the Rev. Butler home Sunday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

groom house and three lots for sale.
s4 ltpd JOHN A. SPOHN.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04
now TO TREAT YouR rowx

Praise it.
Improve it.
Talk about IT,
Be public spirited.
Take home pride in in.
Tell OF its business men.
Remember il is your home.
Tell OF its natural advantages.
Trade aud induce others to trade
there.
When strangers come to town use
them we'll.
Don't call your best citizens frauds
and imp sters.
Support POUR locai iustituti hns
that benefit your town.
Look ahead OF self when all the
town 10 considered.
Help the public officers do the
most good for the best people
Don't advertise in the local paper
"to help the editor."but advertise to
help Yourself. -EX.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

Logan Gregg. of Perryton. Texas,
xAs a business caller in Beaver Monday.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

ClJ. Turpin was here from Oklaho
nK City On business this week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

Clyde Green is able to be out again
sfter a weeks illness.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04

Geo. Cafky has traded his Ford coups
ftu o light Overland Light Four.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1921-08-04
You'll get somewhere

Prince Albert i
sold ia foppy red
bags, tidy red tins,
handsome pound
and half pound tin
humidors and infhs
pound crystal glass
h a m I'd or pith
sponse moisfsney
top.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27
The Commercial, Union City, Tenn.
FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1921.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. Ann Howell is much better
after few days illness.
500 cures Malarial Fever.
Mrs. Nettie Penick is a visitor in
Columbia and Nashville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Nelly have return
ed from visit at Hornbeak.
Mrs. F. ]. Smith and son, ]. G., are
in Troy this week for few days Wis
it.
Mrs. Julia Hubbard, of Mayfield, is
visiting her brother, T. R. Clark, in
Union City.
-Roller-screened nut coal at I'm
ion City Ice G Coal Co.
The friends of DR.. c. W. Miles are
glad to see him out again after few
days illness.
Mr.. d. Tyler, of Trenton, and Mrs.
G. R. Moss, of Martin, were in the
city Wednesday. '
-666s cures Chills end Fever.
Mrs. Jas. Cunningham and son,
Walker, have returned from visit
to Louisville, Ky.
Miss Elizabeth Cashon, OF Hornbeak,
is in this city visiting the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. J. E, Caldwell,
500 cures Bilious Fever.
Mrs. r. A. Johns, of Newbern, was
here this week attending the funeral
of her brother, j. A. Wilbanks.
Mrs. d. r. Caldwell and daughter,
Miss Martha, are in Fulton to-day Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Croft.
Call $50 for Bon Air. 81.
Mrs. Bonnie Maxwell, of Troy, was
in the city this week attending the
Training School commencement.
Miss Rebecca Rogers has returned
to her home in Memphis after her
years work as student in school.
Miss Sara Spradlin will return
from her years work as student of
Randolph-Macon College in a few
days. ssssssgl
subscriptions taken for all mag
azines.-Mrs. c. l.. Rulings, Phone
500. S37-4tl
The Union City students Of the
University of Tennessee and Wander
bilt University will return home next
week.
Mr.. Waddell Jackson went to
Memphis Monday to attend the spe-
cial sale conducted by the wholesale
houses.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hamilton and
baby, having completed the season
touring the Hamilton players, are
home for a rest and vacation.
Miss Mary Lee Stone and Miss
Martha McAlister return in few
days after their first years work as
students of Brenau College, Gains
vile, Ga.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27
A SWEET SONG.

A Singer Sewing Machine. Sold ON
easy payments. Old machines taken
in exchange. Write, us call in per-
SON or telephone Cumb. Phone 232
If interested. 5-tf
SINGER SEWING MACHINE co.
Union City, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27

LIVE STOCK WANTED-At pres
ent we are slaughtering about one
hundred fifty head of cattle, hogs,
sheep and calves per week and are
needing more all the time. If you
have one animal or car load for
sale, see or call our buyer, Mr.. ]. G..
Saunders, who will trade with you.
7-4t REYNOLDS PACKING co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27
AGENTS WANTED.

We want lady or gentleman
agent for the genuine J. R. Watkins
Products in Union City and other va
cant towns. A Big Opportunity for
any hustler. Write to-day for free
sample and free particulars of our
wonderful Offer. r. Watkins Co.,
81, Memphis, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27

Miss Louise Sullivan leaves Mon
day for st. Louis, after her first sea-
sons work with Miss Gertrude Par
due in the department of millinery
with Morgan-Verhine Co. Miss Sui
Ivan is not only an exceptionally
talented and tasteful trimmer but
she was socially very pleasant and
popular in Union City.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27
SWEET POTATO SLIPS.

Two thousand bushels on fresh new ground
beds. For best healthy Nancy Hall and Florida
Yam, slips from new beds at 25c per hundred,
$500 per thousand. Write for prices on large
lots 5l-sm
R. A. Nants, Gleason, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27

FOR SALE-Two dressers, one
hat rack, Singer Sewing Machine,
bed springs and mattress, three
druggets, electric vacuum cleaner,
dressing mirror, porch swing and
seat, four-piece wicker set. Call LA
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27

FOR SALE-Good residence with
modern conveniences, on College
street; also gooc brick store house,
corner College and Home streets.
Reasonable terms. Apply to or ad-
dress e. p. Wright, Hickman, Ky.
51-tf
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27
WANTED.

You to know we carry a full line
of sewing machine supplies, needles
and oil, also repair work done by
experienced man. In fact, bring to
us all your sewing machine worries.
SINGER SEWING MACHINE co.
5-tf Union City, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27

Mrs. w. w. Cowden is attending
commencement of the c. M. 1. at
Columbia this week. Mr.. Thomas
Cowden is a member of the gradu-
ating class.
Miss Martha Temple was elected
this week as one of the grade teach
ers at the Central Public School to
succeed Miss Sudie Caruthers, who
was not an applicant for the place.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27
Potato Sins.

Florida yam, Dooley yam, Nancy
Hall and Porto Rico-$2.25 per
1000. Five thousand and over for 81
per thousand, cash with ocGer.
7-4tpd J. B. AKIN & SON.
Phone 3O2, Union City, .i'enr.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27
Preaching.

i will preach at Salem Sunday NOR
ming at eleven O'Clock and hope to see
every member OF the church present.
CIV Evans
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27

FOR SALE-A Majestic range al
most as good as new. Also one-horse
wagon and harness. eff
MRS. GEO. A. GIBBS, SR.
Telephone 100.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27
DRESS GINGHAMs
loo per yard at
PHIL HYMAN'S CUT PRICE STORE

O4sS~
Miss. Mary Hill, Mosier, who has
finished and passed the examina-
tions for the first year at Agnes
Scott College, Decatur, Ala, has re-
turned home for vacation with her
parents. Miss Mosier is delighted
with the school and the climate.
Mr.. John Whitsett, of Mckenzie,
is now prescriptionist and druggist
at divers Drug Store. Mr.. Whitsett
is licensed pharmacist. man of
well known experience and valu-
able addition to the oliver-Cobb en-
terprises.
WORK SHIRTS
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27
FOR SALE.

A house and lot for sale, situated
ON the northwest corner of Court
Square in Union City, Tennessee.
Apply to A. ]. Harpole at his law
office on Washington avenue. 2-4t
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Gardner, Mr..
and Mrs. Milburn Gardner, of Mar
tin, were in the city Tuesday visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Isbell.
Mrs. Cato Davis leaves to-day for
her new hone in Atlanta, Ga, and
she carries with ner the vary warnl-
est regards of the Union City friends.
- BLEACHED DOMESTIC
81 inches wide, &c per yard at
PHIL HYMAN'S CUT PRICE STORE
Mr.. Davidson, of Lubbock, Texas,
is in the city visiting his father, w.
J. Davidson, who is extremely i'll.
The sick man was very low yester-
day.
Mrs. Frank Ring, after two
months visit in Union City with her
parents, DR.. and Mrs. w. A. Nail
ling, left last Thursday for her home
in Boston.
Ten thousand dollars in cash to
be given away. Ask Dietzel's Jewell
ry Store.
Mrs. d. ]. Caldwell leaves next
week for Nashville to attend the ex-
ercises of commencement week at
University. Her. son, d. J.
Harold, takes the degree OF ABB, and
finishes the first year in law.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27
s I | P P E R s

We have hundreds of pairs Of ladies'
Slippers to sell for $1.98. All our
slippers at reduced prices at
PHIL HYMAN's CUT-PRICE STORE
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1921-05-27

FOR SALE-The famous Nancy
Hall Sweet Potato Slips, Parcel
post-1000, $1.65; 10000, or more,
$3.50 per thousand.-J. N. H., P. o.
Box, 1874, Sharon, Tenn. S-2tpd
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-01-20

species. Often in such stands, such
trees as ironwood threaten to over
top, crowd out, or damage the more
valuable species like white ash or
tulip poplar. Sprouts sometimes
arise too thickly from the stump of
trees recently cut, or the reproduce
ton of a good species is too dense.
In any of these cases some of the
trees should be removed. This proc
ess is nothing more than the wedding
out of the poorer individuals where
they interfere with the better ones.
In somewhat the same manner, an
thinning cutting is used when, in
from fifteen to twenty years, the
young stands reach a dense condi-
ton. The principle is exactly the
same as that applied by the truck
gardener who thins out his plants
to secure the best development of a
portion, rather than a poor develop
ment of the whole. Crowding at
the beginning Of the trees growth
means q high commercial quality of
timber, provided the crowding is not
allowed to continue after the lower
branches dies. The thinning process
is productive of cordwood, post ma
terial and poles.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-01-20
Botanist Tells How
To Save Cabbage
From ''Black Leg
BY b. d. HIGGINS
Botanist Georgia Experiment Sta

The so-called BLACK leg" disease
of cabbage has been reported from
several localities in Georgia during
the last few years; and it is probably
to be found to some extent all over
the state. 1t has been known in
was not noted in the United States
until 1910. Since that time it has
spread until now it is known to
occur in every important cabbage
growing region of the country.
The disease is produced by a fun
gus, Phoma lingam (Tode.) Desmaz,
which seems to be carried over from
year to year and from place to place
almost entirely on the cabbage seed.
When infested seed are sown the
steanis of the young plants are at
tackled near the surface of the soil
and the plants are killed outright or
else become pale in color and grow
plants are ready to set in the field
the diseased plants may be detected
by this pale color and stunted ap-
pearance; and, in many cases, ex-
animation of the stem near the sur
face of the soil will show grayish
dot-like, black fruiting bodies of the
fungus scattered over their surface.
Later these spots turn black and con.
t1nue to enlarge until the stem is SC
decayed and weakened that the plant
topples over or else willis while
standing.
In one field under observation of
the writer. every plant in the field
was infected and more than 80 per
cent died before maturity.
Apparently no variety Of cabbage
cauliflower: or collard is immune to
the. disease; and attempts to select
resistant strains have, so far, been
unsuccessful. Seed treatment NAV
greatly reduce the damage and Us
the only remedy which has proven at
all satisfactory.
Soak the seed four hours in water
and allow the excess water to drain
| Off, then dip for ten minutes into a
corrosive sublimate solution q part
corrosive sublimate to 500 parts
water, approximately IA ounce to
gallon), wash in clean water. and
after draining the seed should be
planted at once.
Where plants are grown for sale
the seed should always be treated
unless they are known to be free
from disease.
In the field the fungus does no,
live very long free in the soil, hut
may live for months on old cabba ge
stalks. Such diseased stalks and re-
fuse should oe removed, if cabbage
are to be planted in or near the sal 3e
HELD the folio wing year.