Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 2, 1911, Page 5

++++++++++++++++il; % 4 BAD ARMY WORM. * - + { * By F. L. Washburn, Division & of Entomology, Minnesota University Farm. : R R T R R ‘This old-time Minnesota pest has ap- peared in destructive numbers this season, and has destroyed all prospect LR X L X " of seed from at least four-fifths of the timothy crop in Central and Southern Minnesota besides - greatly reducing the value of the timothy as a hay crop. ‘The army worm is a cut worm, oc- curring in enormous numbers in a given locality and generally “on the march” from one field to another, eith- er impelled by hunger or the attacks of parasites or both. Though suffering from many parasitic insects (perhaps 50 per cenl are parasitized) and from the attacks of such nocturnal prowlers as shrews, skunks, etc., man has to take prompt measures against them when they appear as abundantly as they have this season. The larvae, or caterpillars, or “worms" are, when full grown, about one and one-fourth inches long and vary in color from green to a very dark brown or even blackish, but al most invariably showing character istic stripes on back and sides. This description applies to Heliophila al bilinea, Hub., the species in question In every case of infectation, as far as we have been able to ascertain,; these caterpillars have come from old timothy fields that have been allowed to run a number of years, four or more, without being plowed. If farmers would plow up their timo thy fields at least once in three years, it would be of material help in pre- venting their outbreaks. The attack last year is another argument for fall plowing and proper rotation of crops. ‘When full grown, they go into the ground ome to two inches below the surface, and turn into mahogany-col- ored pupae, from which the yellowish| brown moths emerge later. The fe- male moth lays eggs on the leaves of grasses and grains, which eggs hatch into the above-mentioned worms. Many letters, complaining of this pest, have reached us from St. James, Worthington, Windom, Heron Lake. Russell, Elbow Lake, Otter Tail, Ruth ton, Hendricks, Marshall, Battle Lake, THE ARMY WORM AT WORK ON TIMOTHY. i Ashby, Canby, Tyler, Murdock, Revere and elsewhere. The damage done im these various places ranges from the more or less complete destruction of seed on from 100 to 1,500 acres. After the timothy heads are eaten, they turn their attention to oats, wheat or corn, traveling in an “army” from one field to another, hence their name. ‘When a farmer’s crop is threatened by these worms, and the land is in a condition to allow it, he should plow one or two or three deep furrows across the line of march of the worms, the steep side of the furrow toward the crop to be protected; the worms collect in the furrow and can be killed with kerosene. If post-holes, eight or ten inches deep, are made at intervals in these furrows, they form traps inte which the worms fall. Or a farmer can spray a broad strip ebout the worms or across their line of march with Paris green, at the rate of two or three pounds in 100 gallons of water; or, arsenate of lead (better than Paris green), at the rate of four or five pounds in 100 gallons of water. Flelds where they are entering the soll to go through the resting stage should be plowed—harrowing is not sufficient. Co-operation in the attack I8 necessary, for there might remain on one man’s place enough worms to lay waste the entire neighborhood later on, if every one did not take pre- ventive measures. The presence of this worm on cured hay does not poi- son it for stock, as some farmers have aupposed. The specles under discus- sion is two-brooded. If one farmer, whose field may har- por thousands of these insects in any stage, refuses to plow same, his neigh- bors would be justified in regarding bis infested field as a public nuisance. Winter Keeping of Vegetables. The matter of keeping Irish pota- toes, cabbages, onions, beets, ete., all winter for family use depends on climatic conditions. Irish potatoes, as also beets, should be guarded against freezing. Beets and carrots can stand a little of it, but are better off when kept from it. Cabbages stored in the cellar should be wrapped separately in double thicknesses of newspaper, fold- ing and tying it around the stem. Hang each head upside down on the side of the wall or from the beams overhead. Onions to keep well must be put in a cool, dry, alry place. CHARITY. The place of charity, like that of , is everywhere.—Vinet. ess answers to the theo- logical virtue of charity and admits no excess but error.* The desire of power in excess caused the angels to fall; the desire of knowledge in excess caused man to fall, but in charity there is no excess. i can angel or man come into danger by it.—Bacon. Depsw's Great Spesch. s “When I was a very young man,” Senator Depew once related, “I went out to make a political speech with some older men one night. They want- ed something red hct, and 1 handed It out. “I just turned myself to skin the op- position, and, on the whole, the audi- ence seemed to like it. The more; they cheered the more 1 warmed to it. I was immensely pleased with my suc- cess. But after I got home 1 was wor- ried. 1 had roasted the other side awfilly. I lay awake wondering if it wouldn’t react and injure our side more than the opposition. “Then I bethought of some personal allusions I had made that might eas- i iy be constructed as libelous. I got a good deal excited and slept very lit- tle. In the morning'l hurried down to see whether the papers had roasted | me. The meeting was reported all over the front page. 1 plunged into it, shivering in nervousness. But I needn’t have worried. What it said about my speech was in the last two linés: “‘A young man named Depew also spoke.’ "—New York Telegram. Collecting an Old Debt. The other day the manager of a fur- niture house in town asked one of his star salesmen to collect a bill of long standing,” for which the regular col- lector had been unable to get cash. The manager told his man to threaten a lawsuit if necessary. The salesman said he would collect it without that and went to the delinquent’s office. He put the bill in’the band of b hat, and with the hat held nonchalant- 1y in his left hand he strolled into the inner: shrine. The man at the desk looked at him inquiringly and then glanced down at the conspicuous bill. “Well, what is it?" he asked. “Pardon me,” said the salesman in his best manner, “‘but could you tell me is Mr. Jones dead?” “Why, no! I’m Mr. Jones.” “Thank you. That’s all'l wanted to know,” said the salesman and walked abruptly from the room. : Next day a check came for the amount.—New York Sun: Saving the Union. Until we had a national game it was silly, dccording to Ellis Parker Butler in Success Magazine, to speak of the loose group of states as a nation, The people had too much time in which to talk politics, and whenever they talked politics they became angered, . and Wwhenever they were angered they wanted to secede or knock spots off each other. There was no one ‘great unifying spirit. There was too much “Maryland, My Maryland,” and “Yan- kee Doodle” and not any “Casey at the Bat.” Al the animus that is'now di- rected at the umpire class was allow- ed to foment into sectional feeling. A man from Baltimore and a man from Boston could not meet and talk in- curves; they had to talk slaves. Im- agine the benighted state of soclety! It is a wonder that the nation lasted until baseball arose in its might and strength to make of us one great peo- ple! om-zm->v, MARKED have little to say, can to which Henry 1V, of France once re- sorted. ‘A parliamentary deputy called upon him and made a jong speech. The king listened patiently.for & time, then ‘he decided that' his visitor would do well to condense his remarks. He took him by the hand gnd’led him to Where they could see thie gallery of the Louvre, : ) “What do you think of that building? When it is finished it will be/a good | thing, will it not?” “Yes,” replied ‘the man ¢f many words, not guessing what was coming next. 5 “Well, monsieur, that is just the way with your discourse,” was'the king’s mild observation. Peculi of the Opossum, The American opossum:is one of the ‘most curious animals living in the United States. It.is the only one that carries its young in.a pouch like the kangaroo. It is the only animal that can feign death perfectly. It is re- markable for hanging by its tail like a monkey. ' It has: hands resembling those of a human being. - Its snout is like a hog’s, while its mouth is liber- ally furnished with teeth. Its eyes are like a rat's, and it hisses like a snake. ' ! Little by Little. ; The Young Wife (showing her furni. ture)—Here’s the rocking chair for the parlor. Isn't it just lovely? Mrs. By don't ers, . The Young ‘Wife—Oh, they'll be here next month. You-see, we are ‘buying: the chair on the installment plan; and we haven’t paid for the rockers yet.”—San Fran- cisco. Chronicle.. Ayl : " Westminstor Aiw.bly. ) e The full legal title- of Westminster abbey is:“‘the Colleégiate Church of St.’| Peter, Westminster.” . Very few peo- ple have heard the famous burial place 'so designated. ‘A collegiate church, as distinguished from a.pdrish church, is one that is administered by a “college” of priests instead of an-individual rec- tor or vicar.—Westmipster Gazette. Another Way. “Why don’t you throw away this old Junk? It is of no use to any one.” “But that would make me feel waste- ful,” ) “Then give it away and feel chari- table.”—Washington Herald. Exercise is the chief source of im- provement in all our faculties.—Blair. A Real Pretty Excuse. Bessle’s Mother—Bessie, did you let that Mr. Snuggle have a kiss? Bessie —Yes, mamma. He said it would be a goodby kiss, and I was just dead anx- fous to have him go.—Puck. * "The judiclous reader, of judiclous ad- vertisements always gets more than fis money’s worth, — Florida Times- Union. WATCHE FOR THIE ILLUSTRATING PRODUCTS rrom wHicH |. O. U. NOTES AND TRADEMARKS CAN BE SAVED and yet do not own it ..sTheodore Roosevelt says: “No Investment on earth _ MR. RENTER S \Have you ever stopped to think that every few - years you practically pay for the house you live in Figure it up for yourself. i so safe, 8o sure, 80 certain to enrich its owners as undeveloped realty.” . We will be glad to tell you about the City of Be- " midji. and quote you prices: with easy terms of payment if desired on some of the best residence and business property in that rapidly growing City. A letter addressed to us will bring you tull part:cu- lars or if you prefer to see the property, call on H. ‘A. Simons, at Bemidji. The Soo Railroad is now running its frejght and passenger trains into Bemidji; investigate the oppor- 8T. PAUL tunities offsred for business on a small or large scale. Bemidji Townsite & Improvement o, 404 New York Life Bullding MINNESOTA SubScribe Ior The Pioneer The New Way Advertising Every Home IS NOT AN AIRSHIP flying over your homes, scattering I. 0. U. NOTES, as shown in the accompanying ill- ustration. Neither is it a Coupon or Tra- ding Stamp Scheme. BUT RATHER ’ IT IS AN UP TO DATE and COMMORN SENSE business like plan that has been adopted by leading Manufacturers of the United States. LJ NOT TO INTRODUCE NEW PRODUCTS BUT rather to place their Products, (which are all Standard), in every home in the United States. TO DO THIS THEY have all agreed to pack with every package of their output, an I. O. U. NOTE, which is a check signed by a Manufacturer. ; @ GONSEQUENTLY 1. O. 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