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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08
NORWAY, FINLAND .
0DDS-0N CHOICES
Americans, Though, Expected
to Score in Some OF
Individual Races.

BY the Associated Press.
ST. NORTH, Switzerland, February
8.-Ringing up the curtain on the years
great program of international sport,
more than 500 picked athletes repre-
scnting "a nations begin competition In
the Winter Olympics here Saturday,
with all odds favoring the North co,ln-
tries Of Europe to repeat their triumphs
Of four years ago.
While Norway and Finland, which
finished one-two in 1924, are odds-on
favorites to top the field in the week OF
varied and strenuous contests on Alpine
ice and snow, contestants from the
United States and Canada, as wen as
Sweden, Switzerland, Austria and Great
Britain, are conceded chance LOT VIC
tory in individual events.
Jewtraw Not Defending Title.
Charlie JcWtraw, the great young
American sprinter, who won the ooo-
meter speed skating race in 1924, Is
not defending his title. but the United
States skating contingent, captaineo Dy
Valentine Balls of Lake Placid, N. T..
has hopes of keeping 1t In the united
States O'Neil Farrell OF chicago Is
the short distance ace OF the team.
The other American skaters are irving
JafTe, New York. and Ed Murphy. Chi
cago Norway relies upon Larsen, Even
sen. Ballangrud and Strom.
AS in track. the Americans appear
best In the short-distance event. In
the longer races Clas Thunberg, the
Finnish "Nurmi Of the ice" seems
almost unbeatable.
Norway, which made clean sweep
of the skiing events four years ago.
looms at least as strong there as does
Finland In the skating races. Haug ana
Thams. the Norwegian aces. are sure
of some determined opposition. how
ever. from the American team. which
boasts such performers as Charlie Proc
tor of Dartmouth College. Rolf Monsoon
Of Springfield, Mass. and Anders Haul
gen. Chicago veteran. who scored the
longest leap in the 1924 games.
although given but fourth place be-
cause Of form.
Y. S. Has Woman Star.
In the women's figure-skating event
America has perhaps Its best chance.
Beatrix Loughran Of New York. runner
up to the Austrian. Mrs. Szabo- Plank.
four years ago, has improved consider
ably since. Both probably will get
some spirited competition from Nor
ways l5-year-old sensation, Sonia
Henie.
Another event which may go to New
World athletes is hockey. the particular
forte of Canada, which now holds the
championship. The Varsity Grad"
team. representing the Dominion. Is a
strong favorites In view Of the over
whelming Canadian victory four years
ago and absence OF competition from
the United States this year.
Great Britain, holder of the curling
title. is favored to repeat in that sport.
while the Swiss. In their native Alps
perhaps have the best chance to win
the bog-sleigh!ng event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

Games with senior and unlimited
teams are wanted by Aces. who will
seek honors In the l45-pound class Of
the South Atlantic court tournament
next month. Call Manager 0lascock at
Atlantic 3428 after pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08
BY FIELDING II. YOST.
Direetof of Atbieiifs. University ut Niehig


ANN hREOR. Mich, February B.
THO A@o preceding stories dealt With the
history Of foot ball rule making and Of
pubic clamor tor changes. This brings
the discussion 10 present criticisms ot
the rules committee which do not spring
from public aJiiTees.
The. National Collegiate Athletic AS
yociaiapn, organized In q time of danger
~ foot ball. now has complete control
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08
CROUCH PLAYS REYNOLDS.

II. E. Crouch, jr.. will engage Fred
Reynolds tonight in the pocket billiard
tournament at the Mayfair Academy.
starting at 7 o'clock. In last nights
match William Davidge defeated Gene
NeWlln, 100 to Al.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08
WOMEN in SPORT

r r C3TON ARMS basketeYs Won
hare fought Ylct0g OYER the
f51ntlot! isnil 3ezt&t yesterday
( 4 atpfi4rBn o:l lhr I. w. & A.,
cart in tn inter seminary
4,fies. detestls,2 them ~ b3 IL.
C4ussuf3 ita.l p}It- passed and r4t-aF5ot
ttse winners ~ tjla o.aii1Y1 period, gain
II 81 90 eGge Jila 8slf Na& veil spent
q lore itp.t}fa rallied ~ take the lead.
Tie purple and White hlane a valiant
sttetupt ~ regain loat ground IN tie
sleHt sHla1beg. ssjt3cn clSeHed with fojD5n
l@sdlug. ~ ~ IL. but %ere ufable "
ctaes abgees II ~ the winners aRaiH
Christine EknhRf1n. JbiI.oa hfuaa ieft
t.4NatG VAS ;Bfailbia st tbG bsAEet
crDp,JygIY Ia IN prints ff1n Ms fed
EtzatbtH tt.ck!t}fG0e Eiu~ aAc Wh3fF
ctllthF ti8yea & leanY p$He. ehilitl~
;av NpArsni kaliilafaoe ~ the detei4se
.3ane Dislley sfG Anne Cameron were
tua Outstanding fyeftGfTnfEe fof q Ahhii)
Hall she FaYe 1ila 81 tl4s b"st cfia9i37
efsslzutf III co4 aiAJou' guarding tiaat
;.Aa ,,ssi. 4aei. an a lyc3l ef,'iit tbs II
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

Pctworth Nets scored their sixth
straight win at the expense of Wood
side tossers. "a To &c. ut Kensington.
Md, TO avengc an earlier season de-
feat on the Petworth court. Jasper
topped the winners offensive, scoring
10 points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

Kufskie led Walter Reed Hospital
passers 10 a 28-to-27 win over Ma
tional Publishing Co fve In q thriller
on the formers court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08
FRIDAYS GAMES.
Tech -. fesfFal. 50
Eastern ~. Western.

Five court games are booked Tor
,oai schoiastlcs tomorfow. George
1wn Prep and Conzaga are 70 tace In
ne latter's gym. BENJAMIN Franklin
University ard Woodward are 10 come
~gether ~ the Central 4, Western Is
encounter Tech IigIntweights and
72erHon meets Dewitt in American U.
IN. Business liz 10 journey 70 College
2yk 10 engage University Of Maryland
seknmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

Whippett passers seek games with
ll5-pound teams having gyms. Ham
lines and DE Luxe quints especially arc
challenged. Manager Mccarthy may
be reached at Columbia 73G6-J.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

Howard A. French toasers will be
| seeking their seventeenth straight win
against Naval Reserve tossers tonight
In IIine Junior High gym. at 1880
O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

the official committee, will receive Jet
tera and numerals at the Spsing award
assembly. The tuil jiAt of those who
vii be npnored VIII be- announced AS
soon rs they have been approved by
iin generaI athletic organization, ac~
c0rdng ~ Miss Es|anaugh.
The "aiI~eIaas sjx" are Catherine
English, eeraoF, right forward, Harriet
Etryker freshman, left forward Miss
So Ykef is lie only lower clasHinan &C.
lectedt. Catherine WHsaerman, junior,
center Helen Hpthrs Junior. side cen~
ter, Mary cum. senior, right guard,
ana ippiiibe Prescott. asnior. left guard.
Stfayef's Business College aexiet
| st1dfd bgnf iiib ~. fatlls Church toaE-
| ers ~ IN IA IN II Washington jtectfs
! ton lAapiie contest 1il The Y. w q. 4.
| cfisift Last night.
tgfIjutpaTYs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08
SERIES STATISTICS.
EEs,irySIti7sf,<t Attfs.

Western. So >kupiaess ~.
Teeh. 81: Western. IL.
F.astrrB. :t3: Eusiprss. IG.
frBirHi- "a: fastera- ~.
Tech. ~; Central. 81.
feafrai. 4G- V'rsfssr. ~.
TsSs~sn. as: Fesh. ~.
fr;tt-ai. 81: B1sirr*K, ga.
central. 20. WeSseFF 80.
Tssh s9- Business. 81.
f"4srat ~: Eastern. ~.
ve.s4rn. r.: BasiBsAs. &c.
Easiaess -: Eastern. p.
Terts. -: Western. -.
Central. AZ: Western. 80.
fesh. 81: BnNsnesA, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

GoDzaRa tcsAers got bacE ~ Eastern
- cefeat HANGED them by The latter
,ilen tnaY co~neG the Lincoln PARK
ci4rDlDyys ~ a Sizing Z723 battle
y the I street uIcoi gym A de-
,rniued atlank. leo b. Capt. Joe
rnch ana Danny Ftl.e, .tBtEcd Con-
aga q lead II - ~ 81 me half. ard
aN5Tn Cpach CuYons Doyg rallied
sr.skiy IL the secDad hah tiny acre un-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

Suu1US NFt OH StFhe.
by the Associated Press
ST. NORTH, Switzerland, February
8.Twenty Of the "a nations entered IN
the Winter Olympics are now represent
ed at st. Moritz. and ZOO of the 939
competitors have arrived.
Manager Oscar Hansen Of Chicago
and Trainer George Lloyd Of Chicago
both said today the American team was
IN tiptop shape. Hansen added that
from now on the team would merely
maintain its stride and would not be
subjected to the strain Of severe tryouts.
The United States Is expected to have
q magnificent chance In the ski jump.
Ander Hansen being credited with the
best mark made in training by any Of
the Olympic competitors so far.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

| RalIying briskly Silver Spring Service
Co. basketers vanquished Mount YER
non Club, 80 TO IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

Downing Riggs Bank tossers. IS TO
IL. w. b. Hibbs e. Co. five gained un-
disputed possession OF second place In
the Bankers League. Gahan led the
victors' attack.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

The Out eat bounds play from the
hldelIne Penn used ~ effectively
against Michigan ana Ohio htata
this year WAS blocked very nfcttily
al times by Yale. when Yala druh~
bed The Ited and nile in the open
Ing Eastern intercollegiate league
game this Winter, Two came In and
took The pass from = and cams IN
tp talks a hinh pnha from ! That
part worked nns, but Yale's euarda
aWappeh meil and mliaaed MA The
play M n result,
This change NJ men by Yaia'a
guards, A GnNering i and leaving u
10 cover ], prevented Tina pahs from
4 IN 4 goiun Ia u. as 4 Waa In n
u0silluA W stup tAs Alay. 49,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08
SECOND PLACE NOW GOAL
In CITY BASKET LEAGUE

! Twin Oaks basketers, want more games
with teams In the 1l0-pound class.
Call Georgia 3096-J between $50 and
pm.
Fort Washington t0ssers are without
a game tonight as the result Of cam
collation. by Fort Myer basketers.
Standard passers want action with
teams In the 115-pound group having
floors. Call Franklin DOTS.
Central Reds and Hadleys are par
ticularly sought as opponents by De
Luxe A. c.. which Is after tits with
l30-pound teams. Manager Emory Nc
Intosh Is receiving challenges at North
SIS.
Chevy Chase Bearcat passers will en-
gage Troop E tosscrs at Fort Myer to-
morrow night at 1880 o'clock.
Tits with 130-pound teams are being
lined up by Samoset Props. who will en-
ter that division in the South Atlantic
tournament. Call Lincoln 5000.
Mclean A. c. basketers. who laSt
night squeezed out 28-27 win over Do
lumbiG A. c.. in the formers gym, will
meet Roamers tomorrow and Collcgian
quint at Fredericksburg. Va. Friday.
Mclean has entered the South Atlantic
tournament.
Silent A. G. quint defeated Battery
c. Fort Myer toSsers. "a to 81. The
winners are booking more games at
Franklin 1908, between and pm.
Led by Maxwell and Richardson, CAL
vary Reds scored 1920 win over De-
Moiay tossers. Zahn was top scorer
for the losers.
Games with 125-p0und class teams
are sought by Mclean A. c. Ramblers
new team Call Manager Funk al
Franklin 1868. between and pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

I'm contests earded today Western and
Georgetown Prep were 10 come TO-
,ttey in the latter'S stronghold az Car
Ell PARK. Nd, and Woodward and
Western lights were 70 face al West
~ DeYitt and Georgetown Prep we're
. strive 10 avenae defeats suffered al
he hands ot their riVa4G III games
= s*..er THIS season
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08
COLLEGE BASKET BALL.

Virginia. IS, Virginia Military Insti
tute, 10.
N"tre Dame. gil Wisconsin, ~.
Duke, "a, Virginia Poly, ~.
south Carolina, ~, Et0ftda, 40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

Games with 125-p0und class teams
are sought by Mclean A. c. Ramblers
new team. Call Manager Funk al
Franklin 1868. between and pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08
Tips on Keeping Fit.

Tips on Keeping Fit.
Just cutting down the amount
you eat won't get you in shape.
Every diet must be balanced.
You can stay fat and sick on one
meal a day II the meal Is choco-
late cellars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

Led by Maxwell and Richardson, CAL
vary Reds scored 1920 win over De-
Molay tossers. Zahn was top scorer
for the losers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

~ AMES which are expected to be
4 big factor In determining the
7 runner-up position In the
~ Washington City Basket Ball
League are carded tonight in
Marine Barracks gym. Woodlothians
will meet the Marine team at 1880
O'Clock and an hour later the knights
Of Columbus toSsers and Clovers will
face. National Guard basketers OF
Company F at Hyattsville have won the
league title.
Crack Anacostia Eagle basketers. who
go TO Frederick. Md, tomorrow night
to engage cresaps' Rifles five. will enter
tain Company r, City League flag VIM
ners. in Congress Heights Auditorium
Sunday afternoon. The Birds defeated
the Doughboys. % to 20. at Hyattsville
recently. II their showing against
Woltz Photographers. sturdy quint OF
this city, last night, means anything,
the Eagles face no Set-up In Cresaps
Rifles. The Frederick National Guards
men succumbed to the Photographers
only by 80 to Al.
An interesting game Is expected to be
In order Sunday in Carroll Hall GYM
nasium when knights Of Columbus en-
DpIiA
All divisions Of play In the South
Atlantic basket ball elimination tourna-
mcnt here next month are rapidly NIL
ing. Besides the unlimited class the
groups will include l45-pound. l30-
pound. il5-pound and l00-pound. All
players must be registered with the A.
A. u. Blanks may be had at the Post
sports department and teams arc urged
TO get them before the end OF the
week In order that gyms and referees
may be designated. No extra pound
age will be allowed players. all OF whom
win be required TO get on the scales.
Company r baSketers are among the
latest TO enter the unlimited class COM
petition.
In Boys Club League intermediate
division games st. Martins routed
Tates. IS to Z. and Palace swamped
Shamrocks. 81 to 7. Quigley Of st.
Martins with 10 points was the eve
nings high scorer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

Silent A. G. quint defeated Battery
c. Fort Mycr tossers. "a to 81. The
winners are booking more games at
Franklin 1908, between 6 and Z pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

Totals =. IL ) Is Totals =. Is g ~
Eeteree---.ir saubeE Central B0aFdt.
NM. ~ Fsi-llrs tTcfst al Eoara
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

ADVERTISEMENT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

Bowling enthusiasts ~ St Stephens
Eiii>tnpbi church have organized h team
Wjlict. i.old III first workout last night
~ EjnR i9n Aiieyk The group IL look,
ing TOWARD ~ Lits ofgatilati0u neat
fpsi,g If d Ritis' league ~ tbs Harih
WhHtullaiHn Churches Should lie re-
sfHiis&e IN iile gihtf cjureijrs ~ that
eeftis,D hH az enthusiastic as u was
iaat ufaitf taF the initial practice If
; he III 3tfpil~U's group II II thought
that iie leaaie viii be- assured
1itIcffe ~ Tie ne~ team VII iie elect
| Gd ia ilts near future blid regular prhc~
tiee Nights aEaiald ulA1sAe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

Old Dominion Boat Club Ave took a
1928 decision from the Marine Ayia-
tors at Quantico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

r T CLTON hPMS basketess Won +;
ksrc fought YlctaY9 OYER the
G1ntns Enil @ezt@t yesterday
( atpfi4IBn o.4 the 7. w & A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-08

TN .y North Ar1erlcaD Nevs
naDeF Alliance.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-26
|BIG HIT OF MUSICAL.
COMEDY ON TONIGHT
Auditorium Staging Hit the
Deck With Haunting Mel
ody Song Gems

One OF the finest musical comedies
Of this and many other seasons past
Is Vincent Youmans' international
musical comedy success. Hit the
Deck" which Is scheduled for local
presentation at the auditorium this
Wednesday evening. when It's two fam
Gus tunes. "Hallclujah," and Some
times I'm Happy" will be heard here
for the first time from the stage.
Vincent Youmans. that youngest OF
American song wizards. who is chiefly
known by his mo. No. Nanette," and
"Wtldllower" music. has fairly out
done his previous efforts In his score
Of hit the Deck" which bristles with
allurtng tunes and haunting melo-
dies. Besides the famous tunes
"aallelujah" and Sometimes I'm
Happy" this delightful musical play
boasts Of some 20-odd decided song
hits. among which are. "Join the
Navy" "Whart's q kiss Among
Friends?" Nothing Could be Sweet
or" "Looloo" and IT He'll Come Back
70 Me-" All from the melodious pen
Of Vincent Youmans, who Is producer
- we'll o. the composer.
For local presentation Of hit the
Deck" Mr.. Youmans has provided I
production which II an exact dupli-
cate 81 tho New York company. There
will b . cast Of notable favoritel
headed by Grace Smith. which in.
cludes Edward Carr, Sunny Dale
katherine Bingham, Ernie Mack
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-26
HOLSTE|N BREEDERS
TO MEET AT FARGO
Guernsey Men Of State to Or
ganize Similarly at Farm
Week Exercises

Fargo, N. D., Dec. 26-About 100
Holstein breeders are expected to at
tend the annual meeting of the
North Dakota Holstein Breeders as
ISOLATION at the Agricultural college,
Jan. II. according to A. S. Albertson.
secretary of the organization. Last
year so attended the meeting, which
is held as part of Farmers Week at
the college.
A representative of the National
Holstein -Friesian association will be
the principal speaker at the gather
ing. while j. H. Shepperd, head of the
college animal husbandry department.
will also give talk.
Friday, Jan. Is, the Guernsey
breeders of the state will meet for
the purpose of forming an association
similar. to the Holstein organization
No such club has yet been organized
but plans are expected to be COM
pleted at the meeting which will
feature talk by c. B. Finley, St
Paul, of the American Guernsey Cat
tie club.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-26
UNIVERSITY GROWS
WHILE OTHERS LAG
IN STUDENT TOTAL
Enrolment Now Exceeds 24O0
and Expected to Reach
200 March Next

Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. 26.-Stead-
lily increasing enrolment ranging
from to II per cent yearly since 1918
is indicated for the University of
North Dakota by figures released
from the office of r. o. Wilson. school
registrar.
Total registration in all courses for
terms of school since March I, 1928,
now exceeds 2,400, and expectations
are that by March l. 1929, the enroll
mcnt will top 2,700. The 2.400 figure
includes students taking work in the
extension division. those attending
the 1928 summer session and those
enrolled in the present semester
term.
This past year, 1928, according
to the registrars figures. shows the
greatest per cent Of increase since
1929 in college enrolment. In this
same year period, data released by
the Association of American UNIVERSE
ties and Colleges shows a decided
slump in college attendance. Further
facts revealed by the association were
that North Dakota, Minnesota ane
Wisconsin were the only three schools
to increase the college student body
over that Of year ago.
Further indication Of the univers-
ity's rapid growth, according to Regis.
trar Wilson, is that North Dakota in.
creased its enrolment this past year
1O.l4 per cent. The average increase
in PA colleges was revealed as only
per cent, the smallest growth sincs
the World war.
Total college, or regularly enrolled
students at the university now num-
Der 1861. states the report. But per-
sons enrolled in correspondence
courses, special work. and graduate
study. together with students attend
ing the 1928 summer session bring.
the total enrolment figure to date *
2,420, the report concludes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1928-12-26
SUGAR BEET train
| TO BOOST CROP IN
RED RIVER VALLEY
Great Northern, Porthern Pa
cific and American Com.
pany to Demonstrate

st. Paul, Dec. 26.-An eight-car
special train, conceived to stimulate
better sugar beet growing, will make
q four weeks swing through the Red
River valley. beginning at East Grand
Forks early Monday, January Z.
Forty-six exhibit stops, Of at least
two and one half hours each, are
scheduled in Minnesota and North
Dakota by this train, which Is the
most pretentious ever to be devoted
to educational purposes In the beet
growing industry. The train will
carry four cars Of educational exhibits
and demonstrations, one assembly
coach. . dynamo-baggage car and two
coaches to accommodate specialists
and field representatives Of the Amer
lean Sugar Beet company, agricultural
development agents Of the railroads
and successful beet growers of the
valley, who will accompany the train
to explain their experiences In sugar
beet production.
The plans for the operation of this
special train were announced by l..
E. Fink. manager Of the East Grand
Forks and Chaska. Mimi, plants of
the American Beet Sugar company;
j. B. Bingham, assistant manager Of
the East Grand Forks plant; John
w. Haw. director of the agricultural
development department of the
Northern Pacific: and E. G. Leedy,
general agricultural agent of the
Great Northern. Cooperating in this
enterprise are the American Beet
Sugar company, the plant of which
ct East Grand Forks provides a mar
ket for Red River valley beets, and
the railroads, as well as representa-
tive citizens In the communities to
be visited by the train. At some of
the points on the schedule, arrange
ments are being made for elaborate
COMMUNICATIVE gatherings, with
banQuets and programs featuring
farming, the valleys principal indus
try. Until January "a the special
train will be on the lines of the Great
Northern, and, at Horace, N. D.. jan
uary IS. the special will be handled
by the Northern Pacific until it con-
cludes its mission February O.
The beet sugar company officials en-
route will announce the increased
price to be paid for beets at their
East Grand Forks factory in 1929, &C
cording to the announcement.
1.-THE growing OF sugar beets reacts
beneficially to crops planted on the
same ground in succeeding years.
John Haw said. "And this train, with
its exhibits, will afford a vehicle to
demonstrate this fact and also how to
grow larger tonnages of beets at lower
production costs. The best cultural
practices in beet production will be
shown. Sugar beet growing is adapt
ed to mixed farming. Beet growing
gives large amount of succulent feed
for livestock in the tops and pulps.
Red River valley soil is suited to large
beet production. Some Of the per-
sons sponsoring the train forecast
growth of the industry to the extent
that in the future more sugar manu-
featuring plants will be constructed. y