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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
DEAL INVOLVES
100000 IN
FILM WORLD

CHICAGO, Sept. 17.-P)-Thc
Herald and Examiner said today that
reports have been received mere from
New York and the Pacific Coast in
dicating the completion of negotiations
for a merger between the Balaban and
Katz Motion Picture Theater inter
csts and the Famous Players-Lasky
Corporation.
Such merger was expected to
involve between S1OO,O00,O00 and
$3.50, 100000 and form one Of the
strongest theatrical organizations in
the world.
The newspaper said the reports in
Dictated that the deal would include
all 500 thcaters controlled by the
Balaban and KatZ interests.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
SAN ANTONIO LIVESTOCK.

The livestock trading at the Union
Stock Yards Thursday was very slow
affair. Receipts were light, only so head
Of cattle and IS hogs being on hand.
The cattle and hog markets remained
about steady. Nothing in particular was
in demand.
Only a few sales were made at I'M
changed prices. according TO the J. W.
HOFFMAN Commission Company.
Cattle: Receipts, SO; cows S2.506350;
top $3.50: steers, SLS5 $50; thin calves.
S3.00@4.50, choice calves 5000 500;
yearllngs, $3.50 400.
Hogs: Receipts. IS: feeders 800 q
$50, butchers $500 q 1000; best packing
hogs S1O.OO6l2.50.
Goats: $500 a 500.
Sheen: S5.O066.50.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
NEW YORK SUGAR.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-THE raw sugar
market was unchanged early today.
There was a sale of 1900 bags OF Porto
Rican, prompt shipment at All to a
local reflner with additional offerings
at the same level.
A steadler tone developed in the raw
sugar futures market and after opening
two points higher to three lower, the
whole list firmed up on active covering
and buying by commission houses.
Midday prices were one to four points
net higher.
The refined market was unsettled with
prices unchanged TO five points lower.
List quotations ranged from $50 TO $40
for fine granulated. Business, however.
was still light,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
LIVERPOOL SPOTS.

LIVERPOOL, Sept. 17.-Cotton spot,
fair demand, prices steady.
American strictly good mddling 14.e3d,
good middling 1880, strictly middliug
iS.7Sd, middling 1854, strictly low mid
ding 13.8Sd. low middling 13Osd. strict
ly good ordinary l2.6Sd, good ordintry
12.OSd.
Sales. 1900 bales. including 5000 Amer
lean Receipts, 5000 bales, no American.
Futures closed steady. September
13.SOd. October l314d. December 1900,
January 129sd. March 1904, May
l3.OSd, July lz.sSd.
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EAST ST. LOUIS LIVESTOCK.

EAST ST LOUIS, Ill. Sept. 17.-Hogs:
Receipts. $500; active; 10 to loo higher;
few choice light hogs, Sl5.7OQ 1915; bulk
good and choice offerings, go pounds
and down, Sl3.5O613.6O; ego to $50
pounds. $3.50 a 1880; good heavy hogs,
S13.10613.25; strong weight killing pigs.
$685. 613.5O; most packer sows, Sll.O0
GILES.
Cattle: Receipts. $500; native beef
steer quality plain; few loads steady at
$6.35d9.75; western steers unchanged;
five loads. IS; bologna bulls active, Csc
higher; rangs, S4G5; light vealers, csc
lower; bulk, including practical top,
SlA5Od1475; other classes steady fat
heifers. SlO.25dll.5O; cows, S4.25 db.5Oi
Gamers, S2,60a3.25
sheep: Receipts. l5Ob: fat lambs slow
with weak undertouC; few sales. $3.50:
holding others higher; one small lot TO
butchers, Si5.75; Gull lambs mostly Soc
higher; packers paid $40; others to out
sders at $iO.5Odll.OO; aged sheep
steady; fat ewes S5.OO67.50.
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CHARTERS GRANTED

AUSTIN. Sept. l7.--lR1-Chartered:
The Foulds Milling Company (manu-
facturers OF maearoni and sauce) San
Antonio: capital stock 5000 shares OF
non-par value. incorporates: c. II.
Byrnes, J. S. Ross, o. Dittman.
Humble Motor Company, Humble; cap
ital stock 800 Incorporators; j. II.
Glass, w. NJ. Mitchell, John T. Glass.
Amendments:
Brazos do Santiago Pass Ferry Com
pany. Brownsville; capital stock $4,000.
Adding route OF ferryhoat between Flour
Bluff and Mustang Island.
The Ranger Theater Company. Ram
ger; increasing capital stock from 49,
600 to $4,000.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
HOME WEATHER FOR TOURISTS.

Chicago: Temperature, 81: clear; IA
mile from the south; lowest tempera-
ture in last "a hours, 81; highest, IS.
Kansas City: Temperature, rs; clear /;
l0-mile wind from the south: lowest tenn
perature in last - hours, 76; highest, IS.
New York; Temperature. So; cloudy;
less than l0-mile wind from the north
west: lowest temperature in last "a hours
60; highest, 70.
st. Louis: Temperature. 70; clear; IA
mile wind from the southwest; lowest
temperature in last "a hours, ~; high
est. 81.
Washington: Temperature, IS; clear;
less than 10-mile wind from the north
west: lowest temperature in last "a hours
ca: highest, IS.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
PARIS BOURSE.

PARIS, Sept. 17.-Prices were easy on
the Bourse today
Three per cent rentes 46 francs 40 CEN
times.
Exchange on London 102 francs IS CEN
times.
Five per cent loans So francs.
The dollar was quote dat 81 francs 20h
confines
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LONDON MONEY.

LONDON. Sept l7.--standard copper:
Spot, f62. Sd; futures, f63, Is. Sd.
Electrolytic: Cpot, f6s; futures, f6S,
los.
Tin: Spot, 1850, 12s, Sd; futures. 1852,
l2s. Sd.
Lead: Spot, 1897 futures. E56, los.
Zine: Spot, 1917, IS, Cd; futures, 1855,
l2s Cd.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
BANK OF FRANCE.

PARIS. Sept. 1.-THE weekly state
ment Of the Bank Of France shows tbs
following changes in francs:
Gold at home increased 4i,0O0
silver I'm hand increased $1,000.
Notes in circulation Increased 72'SJ1''
900. -.------.
Treasury deposits. decreased s,30l, 900.
General deposits decreased t9,s20,00O
Bills discounted decreased 1885, 400,
Advances decreased 35,oSs 900.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
The Weather
TEMPERATURES.
FORECAST,

San Antonio and vicinity: Thursday
night and Friday. generally fair; highest
temperature about 30 degrees; light to
moderate southerly winds.
West Texas:. Thursday night and FRI
day, generally fair; light to fresh south
crly winds on the coast
West Texas: Thursday night and Fri
day, partly cloudy; probably showers ex-
IRENE west portion.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
COOK EGG RY WIRELESS.

NEW YORK, Sept. 17.-P>-An
egg in frying pan ON a cake of ice
was cooked by wireless at the radio
show here today.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17

Electric, plumbing and tile work.
Kirkwood & Wharton. In our new
home, 456 Main Ave. Or. 1S4S.-
(Adv.)
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NEW YORK PRODUCE.

NEW YORK. Sept. 17.-Butter: Firm:
receipts, 1850; creamery extras, 81
score, 4sc.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17

Hertzberg, Kerchevills & Thompson,
lawyers, COS Brady Bldg.-(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17

OId.time dance, Highland Social
Club. Saturday, September 10. Becks
Orchestra.-(Adv.)
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MINNEAPOLIS FLOUR.

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. i7.-Flour: I'm.
changed.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17

Hermann Sons Carnival, October .
to S. Expect $4,000 Attendance
(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17

Dance at Adkins, Texas, Saturday,
September 10. Heron B. Smith Or
chestra.-(Adv.) .
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DIR. McGIassOn has returned from
his vacatiOn.-(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17

DIR. Pauline J. Dietrich has return
cd. resumed practice. PIC Gibbs
Bldg.-(Adv.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17

DIR. F. w. SOrelI has returned and
resumed practice, 604-5 Gibbs Bldg.
-(Adv.)
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Bids and Proposals
BIDS WANTED.

Sealed bids addressed to the Hon.
Augustus McCloskey. county judge, will
be received In the office Of the county
auditor until IL o'clock a. IN. Friday,
September 20. 1925, for furnishing Bexar
county with one steam heater for the
county Jail. Bids to be submitted on
heater without connections and on heat
er with all connections installed.
The county reserves the right TO re-
Ject any and all bids.
w S. KENDALL, County Auditor.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17

DIR. w. NJ. Wolf has returned. City
National Bank Bldg.-(Adv.)
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BIDS WANTED

Sealed bids addressed to the Hon. Au-
gustus McCloskey. County Judge, will be
received in the office Of the County
Auditor until IL o'clock a. M, Friday.
October 2, 1925, for the one ~ inch
treatment with natural limestone rock
asphalt OF the W. w. White Road from
the ST. Hedwig Road to the Seguln Road
in County Commissioners Precinct No.
of Bexar County, Texas In accordance
with specifications on fila in office OF
the Bexar County Highway Engineer. A
certified or cashiers check in the sum
of five 90 per cent OF the amount bid
must accompany each bid.
The county reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
w S. KENDALL, County Auditor.
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BIDS WANTED

Sealed bids addressed to the Hon.
Augustus McCloskey, county Judge. will
be received in the office OF the county
auditor until IL o'clock a. m. Friday,
September rs. 1925, for the surface treat
ment with natural limestone rock as
phalt Of Cincinnati avenue from the city
limits to the Bandera road, in county
commissioners precinct No. OF BexaI
county, Texas. in accordance with speci-
ficatons OH file in the highway engi'
neers office. Bids to be submitted for
the oas GA) half inch treatment and for
the one az inch treatment OF same. A
certified or cashiers check in the sum
OF five go per cent OF the amount bid
must accompany each bid.
The county reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
W. S. KENDALL. County Auditor.
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aNNV
Ei if1ilzfa

DIR. L. Hirschfeld, Gibbs Bldg, has
returned and resumed practice
(Adv)
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Dodge Bros. Touring

Just been re-enameled. front bumper,
entire mechanical condition Al, four
new cord tires, upholstering and top
like new. $3.50 cash, balance easy. Owner
Woodawn 6S5.
1924 FORD touring with original paint,
new tires, shock absorbers, bumpers;
spare tire, motor perfect, f295. 40
Broadway Tr. 2Sss.
1928 FORD TOURING
In extra good condition. S225, terms.
CRAWFORD MOTOR co.
SILLY w. Houston. Or. 47ii.
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Dodge

Five passenger touring, good Kelly
cord tires for quick sale $3.50. Mr.. Kill
Tough. Morgan woodward, Lincoln Divl-
sion. 2Ol y. Alamo. Or. 252G.
1928 CHEVROLET roadster that's had
real care, perfect shape. big bargain,
good terms or. 1895. Lindsey KrOugh
Auto Co. All Main Ave.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-09-17
AUTOMOBILES
Used Cars for Sale

1873 cHRYsLER built Maxwell touring.
fully equipped, run about 2000. miles; will
sacrifice and take Ford as part pay
nfent TT 2SSs
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1924 Ton Truck

In the very best condition, equipped
with 30xS tires, dump body and guaran-
teed for 80 days, 500 cash and balance
AN-wOaDwARD AUTO CO,
ssi 8. FLORES It. CT. 800.
DANDY light four-wheel trailer with
solid tires, cheap. Solchers Salvage
Place. 1888 z Houston st.
Evening star., 1925-09-20
White Goods

-36-inch White Dimities, fine
sheer quality, in stripe and
check patterns. Regu- 90
larly 3s. Special. a yard, @oN
-36-inch White Broadcloth.
fine quality with a nice luster
and a nice weight. Regu- 90
larly 65c. Special, a yard, oS
-36-inch White Nainsook, a
nice quality, with a soft finish
for lingerie. Ten-yard 60 %
pieces. Special a piece. ~A~c
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-09-20
Notions
At Special Prices

-3-lb. National Comfort Bat
ting. size 72x90. Stitched ready
for use. E'e lariy QSc
$115. Special at. .....
-Cretonne Covered Household
Aprons, rubberiZed ba cks.
Regularly SOC. Special 2Oo
8 for S1.O0
-Taffeta Silk Seam Binding.
black, white and all cplors. Just
the thing for binding
wire lamp shades. Spe- CSc
cial, a piece.
Steel Shears, 6, Z and s incfhs.
Regularly $1.o0. Special, 6Oc
u inch Double-stretch Elastic,
white l y. 12-yard CQc
piece. Special at. .......
Sterling Dress Shields, sizes
2, 3 and 4. Guaranteed
light weight. Special, DC
ELASTIC Sanitary Belts, of .
inch flesh colored elastic. Me-
dunn and large sizes. VQc
Special, each. .....-....
Baby Pants, of pure gum rub
her. overall style. Medium and
large. White, yellow, and Toe
flesh. Special, pair.
3 for SOC
-sew-on Carriers. of heavy sus-
pender web. White or flesh.
Regularly 1sc. Special, 10c
Sanitary Wash Cloths, seconds
of 10c and 15c qualities. CSc
Special, A for. r...........
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-09-20
Dollar Day in the Art Needlework Dept.
Offers Tuent,our Specials in THINKS to Embroider

Crepe and Plisse Stamped Gowns,
all made in the lovely shades of pink,
blue, lavender, honeydew and white.
Very simple design. spe- at .OO
cia1, each.
Stamped Turkish Towels, large size,
in fancy block effects. Beautiful
colors and easy designs.
Regularly sl.50, Special $l.OO
eaCh
-All.linen Towels, large size, stamped
in new simple design. Your choice OF
plain with colored borders
e,.1 Or fancy - block effects. $l.OO
Fancy Pillows, of figured materials,
in rose, blue, yellow, green and black.
Round and oblong shapes.
Regularly $1.59. Special, &7 M
each
Doll Light Frames, with black, au-
burn, black and white hair. Com
plete with socket and silk &1 90
cord. Special, each. ......
Baby Blankets, stamped white with
blue, and white with pink. Attrac-
tive designs, easy
to emOroider. spe- 2for $1.OO
-Women's Readymade and Stamped
Gowns of good quality white material
Very easy designs 2 for ST.. 90
No Mail or Phone Orders
-Children's Readymade and Stamped
Dresses of excellent quality white
pique. Sizes 2,
and years. spe- 2 for ST.. 90
Chinese Work Baskets, good sizes,
trimmed with rings, tassels and
coins. Regularly 2 for ST. 90
69c. Special. 49,.
-Women's Stamped Dresses Of splen-
did quality gingham in gold, blue and
gold gold stripe. 1sn snss;s' RssI, 2 for $1.OO
Evening star., 1925-09-20
Imported Separate Motifs
48c to $4.OO Ea.

The Beautiful Nero Trimmings
Silk, velvet. metal kid, beads and
spangled motifs are the very latest
thing in trimmings. Brilliantly col
ored or in the pastel shades, in COM
binations that harmonic beautifully.
They add a very unique and lovely
bit of color on the new Fall dresses.
wraps and hats. Various shapes. in
cluding floral designs and points.
kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-09-20

-36-inch Stamped Tan Centerpieces.
in pretty new designs that can be
easily embroidered. Also 1Sx54-inch
tan scarfs and g.
piece tan buffet . for @7 M
sets. Special. AoA
Stamped Unbleached Aprons, in
seven easy and attractive designs, for
lazy d afsy and
snse,a, F. . n c h knots 3 for $l.OO
Speclai
-18-inch All-linen Cente pieces,
stamped for simple embroidery. Ex-
ceilent quality and
soea spee,a, d . 81 ms. 3 for $l.OO
Absorbent Towels, good size and
finished with hemstitched hens. All
white, or white with colored borders
OF rose and yel-
low. Regularly q e. CT M
SOC. Special. -. - AOA %AsOO
--Women's All-linen Stamped Hand
kerchiefs, in white, with colored bor-
der; very attractive and easy designs
r e gu ularly 39c. 2 e. CT nA
Special AOA ~AsOO
-All-linen 1s-inch Tan Centerpieces,
stamped in two
eiai easy designs. spe- 4 for $1.OO
-18x54-inch White Scarfs, stamped in
easy attractive de- n CT M
signs. Special. AOA %AsOO
-3.piece Buffet Sets, stamped in
simple designs on good quality
material mat spe- 4 for ST.. 90
STAMPED Tea Towels. f1nishhed with
hens. Good size
and quality. Spe- n e. CT M
Cldl ~ ~
Evening star., 1925-09-20
Velnewva-AN New
Coating at
$6.98 Yard

81 inches wide and made of the
finest cashmere yarns, in black,
bokara, copra, cedar, afghan, falcon,
plum, balsam, tan, juniper, brown, etc
A soft lovely material for your Win
ter coat.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-09-20
Shaped
Bandings
SOC and SI.OO Yd.

Fine organdy, satin and geor-
gette landings, some edged with
lace are very new and most at
tractive for trimming the new
dresses. Shaped so as to fit the
new necklines, you will find
them most convenient and
lovely.
Kann' 's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-09-20
Brilliantly COIored
Hand.Painted.
SHAWLS
$37.95

-Shawls have never been so popular
as they are this season. Nor have
they ever been lovelier. Bright COL
ors, such as gold, purple, peacock, etc.
sometimes with centers of lighter
shade with designs hand painted in
various harmonizing colors and deep
hand tied silk fringe make these the
most gorgeous lot imaginable.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-09-20
$50 Stamped Spreads
At $1.OO Each

Excellent Quality Unbleached
Bedspreads, with bolster attached;
stamped in three simple, pretty de-
signs for lazy daisy, French knot and
running stitch.
No mail or phone orders.
Fringe to trim, 8 yards for $1.o0.
Stamped Pillowcases of excellent
quality tubing, hemstftched for cro-
chet or with scalloped edge.
Various designs. Special, &7 M
q pair
-Ffve-piece Dining Room Sets, con-
sisting of stamped 36-inch center,
1Sx54-inch scarf and 3-piece buffet
set. Good quality material that will
launder well. Special, a @1 M
set ..................
so Stamped All-linen Luncheon
Sets, consisting of 36-inch square
cover and four napkins. Very
pretty, easy design. Regu- &1 M
larly $50. Special, set. ~A'OO
No mail or phone orders.
Kanns-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1925-09-20

Linen. Wolfe and c OF n
Handkerchiefs, some slightly
mussed. Novelty patterns In a
variety of pretty designs. A
real value that every woman
will be wise to take advantage
Of
~ Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-09-20

Defense''
By Col. William Mitchell
:. $3.50

This is Col. Mitchell's widely
heralded book which together
with his recent statements lin
the press has stirred up a
stormy discussion that may end
no ono knows where! 1t is a.
book every American should
read now SO as to thoroughly
understand Col. Mitchell's views
before the trials and investi-
cations get under way.
kann's-Downstairs Bookstore.
Evening star., 1925-09-20

ALL the new plaids, and many
different sized checks, in the new
colors for Fall school wear.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1925-09-20

-43 inches wide and fine twill ma
terial with satin finish. The colors
to choose from are pootan, Flemish
blue, navigator blue, graystone. mau-
zanita, ca abinet, forestelle, empire
green, acorn. forest. snuff, stone
brown, Glove, marine, navy and black.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-10-08
DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGRICULTURISTS

in Bible times, according to Mr.. Ham.
merback.
The 'Leafy Spurge" weed was
shown by a specimen in the exhibit
This is new weed in Minnesota
coming into the state at the south
western corner. 1t is controlled by
the ordinary weed preventions meth,
DDS, summer following then short ro-
tation crops. Quack is best CONTROL.
ed in the same way, said the weed
expert.
can ounce of prevention is worth
a bushel of cure with weeds" Nc
farmer has to have a weedy farm be.
cause of his neighbours weeds. The
right kind of farming, blowing, cul-
tivating, and crop rotation and clean
seed are the best representatives. to use
in the fight against weeds.
Any Minnesota farmer who wants
to know the name of certain weed
and its characteristics, control, etc.
may get this information by writing
and sending specimen of the weed
% N. j. Holmberg, Commissioner of
Agriculture, State Capitol, St. Paul.
Minnesota.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-10-08

been shortened by dry weather. Gen
eral conditions are fairly good ex-
cept in drought areas
"The Corn Belt has the corn har-
vest well along with the crop ma
tured safely ahead of frost. There is
some chaffy corn in areas hit by dry
weather but the bulk of the crop is
apparently good grain. The region
is busy with the late harvest and fall
work. Winter grain has been planted
under favorable conditions. The hog
and cattle situation generally favor
optimism.
"The Wheat Belt has winter wheat
seeding about finished. Local esti-
mats of acreage vary but general in
dications are of some increase over
last fall. Spring wheat yields are
only fair but grain is excellent quail
ity and prices are stimulating.
Threshing is practically finished. The
general result of the season is favor
able to the region as whole.
'"The Range Country has the cattle
and sheep movement to market well
along. Stock is moving down from
the high range to winter pastures.
There is a heavy demand for ewes.
Many eve lambs are being held back
on range and many old ewes shipped
to farm, flocks for breeders. Some
cattlemen are stocking up where re-
sources are favorable, and the whole
region is improving in tone.
"On the Pacific Coast the apple and
grape harvests are well along. Prunes
are picked. Grain is mostly threshed.
Fall seeding is about finished in the
north, though hindered by dry wealth
er. The same is true of winter trucks
in the south. Cotton is being picked
in the south. Rice and citrus fruit
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-10-08
BLUE VALLEY FARM SERVICE
By M. A. Nye

"The main thing with weeds is to
be able to recognize them and know
each ones characteristics" says Sam
uel Hammerbeck, Minnesota weed
expert.
A very interesting and educational
exhibit in the Agricultural Building
of the Stearns county fair at Sank
Centre this year was the weed exhibit
in charge of Samuel Hammerbeck,
State Department of Agriculture.
When asked what was the biggest
cause for weed seeds being scattered
over the country, Mr.. Hammerbeck
said "Unscrupulous Seed Houses. y
He stated "that per cent of all the
seed sown was weed seed" This is
the greatest factor working against
weed control. Seed companies, like in
dividuals, are not all alike. Many
seed companies have always done val
liable and creditable work in keeping
their seeds clean, and working for the
"clean seed cause"
Weeds make waste. In a very
thorough survey in the state of Iowa
recently, it was estimated that weeds
cost that state no less than twenty
five million dollars annually. This
would build and maintain all the
gravel roads in that state for that
length of time. "The weed waste in
Minnesota is even greater than in
Iowa." said Mr.. Hammerbeck.
In naming over some of Stearns
county's worst weeds, Mr.. Hammer
beck first mentioned Toad Flax. This
weed is a perennial, spread by seed
and roots. Stock will net eat it. 1t
has a yellow flower like a short null
lon weed. It is controlled by summer
fallow and then short rotation crops
The SOW thistle is of course a bad
one. For control measures for this,
summer following, short rotations,
and then seeding to alfalfa were re-
commended by Mr.. Hammerbeck.
Sheep will leave alfalfa, to eat sow
thistle. The annual spiny sow this
tie is not dangerous but it is best to
get rid of if you have it. Sow this
tie is a very old weed. Shepherds
used to spud sow thiStles while they
were attending their flocks way back