The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1921-12-15
TOWNSHIP UNITS
HOLD 10 |, MEETINGS u J \
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Greenbush> Unit Meets at Home Of
I: + Fred Erickson; Approximate
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ROSE ADDRESSES UNITS
Members Of Princeton Unit Meet We'd
& nesday Afternoon at Home
of Walter Mark.


met at the home Of Fred Erickson: A
large number of members and visitors
were present. The principal feature
Of the Afternoon was an address by r.
C. Rose, of the University farm, on
the method Of handling and treating
seed potatoes so as to eliminate, as
much as possible, the diseases with
which they often become infected.
Mr.. Rose aroused much interest in his
subject and some lively discussion fol-
lowed. II
I Louis Normandin proposed that the
Greenbush unit take up some u. one
project during the next year, devoting
much time and attention to, it so that
the members could make a good show
ing in that one line at the end of the
year. One proposal which seemed to
meet with popular approval was to
make an effort to increase the breed
ing Of 4full-blooded livestock. The
farmers in this county, who have be-
come interested in the raising Of pure
bred stock, certainly have prospered
and their success should be an incen-
tive to others. =: = ~. - j..
=. County Agent Hammargren gave a
brief talk on The benefits to be de-.
rived from cow testing ssociation.
Last February the members of the:
Grecnbush unit were interested in the
matter and undoubtedly they will orga-
nize such an association next spring.
Mrs. Lewis Rocheford was called
upon to address the women on the,
subject Of home canning of meats.
Mrs. ROCKFORD, who has had much
practical experience, gave. most in
teresting and instructive talk. The
proof of the pudding is in the eating
and many Of Mrs. Rocheford's: friends
and neighbors are willing to testify
that she is an expert in canning meats,
fruits and all kinds Of vegetables.
/ The women who are members of the
unit arc planning to make arrange
ments to secure woman from the
University farm who will give them
instruction in sewing and drcssmaking.
Mrs. John Levau will give the ladies a
lesson on crocheting of lace at the
next meeting, which will be held at the
home of Mrs. Fred Wesloh on Janu
airy 10.
The monthly meeting of the Prince
ton unit was held at the home of Wal
ter Mark. There was a good atten-
dance although not as large as at the
last two meetings.
oscar Stark, the secretary, read a
letter received from Reid Alter of. the
Page township unit thanking the men,
bers of the Princeton unit for their
generous action in granting Page $40
OF the premium money which they won
at the county fair. It was voted to
give the county Red Cross association
a donation of SIS.
K. c. Rose led in round table dis
cussion Of, potato diseases. It was
generally agreed that the leaf hopper
was largely responsible for the short
potato, crop this year. Most Of the
damage to the vines occurred during
the hot weather but it is believed that
the leaf hoppers and not the high tenn
peratures were the chief cause for this
injury The hoppers are reported. to
be most numerous during the hottest
weather. Mr.. Rose recommended the
Bordeau mixture sprayed in fine mist
as the most effective means Of com
batting these hoppers. He recommend
ed formaldehyde and corrosive subli-
mate for treating potatoes effected
with scab. = * Fl. :, s.. II, +. -. f..
MI. Hammargren is Of the opinion,
that more effective work can be ac--