Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 11, 1914, Page 10

Scientific Farming TO PREVENT APHIS PEST. Measures That Should Be Employed For Destroying It. {Prepared by United States department of agriculture.] Grain raisers, especially those in Texas and on the southern border of Oklahoma, are urged to destroy all volunteer grain by pasturing, plowing under or burning straw which has been scattered over It, as it is a fertile breeding place for the spring grain aphis or ‘“green bug.” Moreover, as the specialists of the department point out, it is particularly necessary for grain growers in these two sections and other parts of the south to.stop the first developments of the aphis, as 1f not controlled in the volunteer grain it may very well spread to the sown grain and become a source of damage. The past history of the spring grain aphis, or “green bug.” one of the most dreaded pests of the wheat grower in the southwest, indicates clearly that destructive invasions west of the Mis- sissippi river have had their origin in central and northern Texas and south- s'nmm GRAIN APHIS OX GREEN BUG (EN- LARGED); NATURAL SIZE AT BIGHT. ern Oklahoma, and, in the eastern country, probably in southeastern ‘Georgia and southern South Carolina. Farmers have thus come to look with uneasiness upon the appearance of any aphis in abundance in their grain flelds. Years of investigation have given us some facts which strongly indicate that, if the appearance of this “‘green bug” were to be detected in time and vigorous measures employed for sup- pressing it, destructive ravages might be, to some extent at least, controlled. Furthermore, all of the information at hand strongly implies that if the pest could be ‘effectually controlled through- out a comparatively small area in Tex- as and possibly the extreme southern border of Oklahoma, the enormous de- struction for which it is responsible farther to the north and northeast might be nearly or quite eliminated. This is in fact what actually takes place when an outbreak is overcome in its incipiency by natural enemies. North of the latitude of nerthern Ok- lahoma, southern Missouri, southern Tennessee and North Carolina the In- sect passes the winter in the egg stage and therefore would not be able to in- crease in sufficlent abundance in spring to work the serious damage that it usually does during years of exces- sive abundance. South of this line the insect breeds in wheat flelds during fa- vorable weather throughout the entire winter and becomes excessively abun: daut. Unfortunately the same weath- er conditions are not favorable for the development of ‘the parasites which prey upon the “green bug.” \Whenever an outbreak occurs, especially west of the Mississippi river, the pest first makes its appearance in the tields in spots. usually circular in area, primari- ly indicated by the reddening of the blades of the wheat, which afterward turn brown. The spots become larger until the insects spread over the entire field. In very many cases these injur- ed spots have been found to coincide exactly with the location of the shocks of grain where the kernels have rat tled off and fallen to the ground, thus producing volunteer plants. ‘o the na- ture of thiugs, therefore, voluuteer grain, whether of wheat or oats. con stitutes the initlal breeding grounds for the pest If this volunteer growth could be pastured off in late fall or early winter wuch of the danger of an outbreak would be eliminated Preparing Celery For Winter. As it is now time for preparing cel- ery for winter keeping, I wish to tell my experience with it during the last two years writes a contributer to the Rural New Yorker. In the summer, when ready to transplant my celery, 1 have a deep trench dug the length of my garden. Asx iy garden slopes gently in that part of it I find it very easy, in case of a dry spell. to sapply the plants with water by simply pouring cans of water at one end of the row and letting it run the full length of the row. Care must be taken to pour the water very slowly when the plants are small, else they will be washed out. 1 grow Golden Self Blanching and begin banking it up in September. I simply gather each bunch together and wrap it. not too tightly, with a short strip of cloth, and then pack the dirt tightly around it. The trench fa- cllitates the first banking: also contin- uous banking goes on until danger of a freeze, when it is covered for the winter. I do this by covering it over very deeply with clover chaff aud just let the celery remain in the ground. During the winter. when you wish celery, pull away some of the chaff, get your celery and for whiteness, crispness and tenderness it connot be beaten. Good Fodder For Horses. Horses lke aifalfa stems. This is one of the conclusions of a Nebraska experiment station bulletin, lMIu that “refuse from the cattle racks b very acceptable to horses.” A want ad will sell It for you. % XK KK KKK KKK KK KK *x EEEEEREXEKEK KR E. E. Schulke made a business trip to Minneapolis on Wednesday last. Henry Krohn had the misfortune to have his face badly scalded by 2 can of hot water exploding. He was unable to use either eye for several days due to the swelling, and we un- derstand that his eyesight will not be seriously affected, and we hope for a speedy recovery. Ernest Jacobson, of Hallock, Min- nesota, is visiting his - brothers, Charles and Art Jacobson. A dance was given in the Guild hall, Friday evening, the proceecs being presented to Malon Avery, who recently returned from Rochester where he received medical treatment. newing acquaintances and visiting and Mrs. Peter Krohn of Port Hope township. It is twelve years since Mr. Krohn has been in this vicinity and he notes with pleasure the prog- ress northern Minnesota has made in that time. Mrs. Charles EHiott is visiting her daughter in Duluth for a few weeks. Leonard and Robert Radschweit of Karlstad and formerly of Ten- strike, are spending a few day re- x friends. Miss Myrle Cockburn did Christ- mas shopping in Bemidji on Satur- day. L. J. Duer returned to his home in Missouri Valley, Iowa, this week. Mrs. J. A. Peterson, who has been visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Krohn, returned to Kasota on Wednesday. Monday. schools at Hines, and Miss Sylvia Carter visited the Tenstrike school on |this week. She is much better at ‘Wednesday. Useful Christmas Gifts this writing. ST oot Raymond Schumaker was in Be- K HKK KK KKK XK KK KKK ¥ midji this week. *| Mrs. Alvin Johnston was visiting * kKK KKK KK KK KKK K|jast week with her daughter, Mrs. The officers of the new consolida- | William Avery. ted district No. 99, held a meeting George Deushane. lett tor Illinois on |Saturday night at Spur to consldsr ‘ the plans for the new school house. Mrs. William Avery was quite ill Mrs. Peterson- and Alfred Krohn FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11,1914 are visiting their parents near Spur, and their_ brother, Robert, who is in the hospital at Bemidji. Malon Avery returned from Ro- chester last week. He is to return there in ten days to have an opera- tion. Miss Ina Robertson was in Be- midji Saturday doing Christmas shop- ping. Read the Want Ads. Alfred Krohn, of Spokane, Wash-( Miss Abbott, principal of the ington, arrived last week for an ex- Roe McComb and son Dale, who tended visit with his parents, Mr.|have been visiting at the home of CHRISTMAS GROCERIES BUY THEM HERE AND SECURE YOUR RAILROAD FARE REFUND Sound digestion awaits on every family whose gro- ceries are purchased here. - This is our aim in serving the public. Our recent purchase of the Roe & Markusen store has caused considerable comment in this city, from what we can learn it has been mostly favorable comment. We trust that you may never have cause to be disappointed here. We wish to present herewith a few suggestions for the ° holiday table as well as the every day table. Genuine “Old Style” Ludefisk Lingonberries Salt Mackerel “K K K K” Norway Herring Gammelost Cheese = Primost Cheese Limburger Cheese Fish Balls Svea Anchovis Flat Bread New Dates Fresh Potato Chips Fresh Figs, bulk Stuffed Walnut Dates Fresh Cocoanuts New White Clover Honey Cream | Milk, Now On Display at Our Store Free Round Trip to All Non- Remdents During the Merchants Co-operative Fare Refunding Sale December 14 to 24 Inclusive Neckties For Men In fancy individual bosxes, silk ties and knitted ties 25¢ to 50c¢c Men’s Lisle Hose Two pair in a fancy holly box, per box 50c Men’s Suspenders In fine decorative boxes, fancy lisle web 38c and 50c Linen Towels A large assortment, hemstitched all Linen 25c to 75¢ Handkerchiefs Ladies# handker- chiefs, embroider- “ ed corners, very choice for the money 5 cents Dainty embroider- ed handkerchiefs hemstitched and s rranelrits Dress Gloves for Men quality Kid or,Mocha, in tan or gray,good quality 15¢c to 25c¢. 1.00 to 1.50 AN ACCEPTABLE CIFT FOR THE FAMILY JUST RECEIVED A CARLOAD OF FANCY AND EXTRA FANCY RED YAKIMA APPLES CONSISTING OF JONATHANS, WINE 1 50 1 75 2 00 SAPS AND GANAS. BUY A FEW BOXES FOR THE FAMILY y ' W. G. Schroeder | TROPPMAN'S DEPARTMENT STORE| Bemidji, Minn. Follow the crowd to our store and feast your eyes on the largest and best selection of Christmas novelties and toys ever shown in Bemidji, Suit- able gifts for every member of the family, Early buying in large quantities has placed us ina position to give you a splendid assortment to select from and at ! Prices You Can Afford to Pay The week beginning Monday Dec, 14 will be our annual Doll Week. For this week only we we are going to place on sale our Entire 98 c l Stewart’s Grocery Successors to Roe & Markusen Phone 206 Phone 207 | Stock of $1. 25. $1,50 and $1.75 kid body dollsat . . . only THIS DOLL SALE IS FOR ONE WEEK ONLY | ' REMEMBER