Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 15, 1918, Page 4

QUST BARBERRY; ~ SAVE THE WHEAT | State and Federal Agents Wil Enforce Public Safety Com-- mission’s Order. - PLAN VIGORCUS DRIVE Bchool Children and Patriotic Citizens to Co-operate on Arbor. Day, April 19—Barberry is Viclous Ally of Black Rust. It you have barberry bushes—any kind of barberry bushes except the Japanese (Berberris “thunbergii)—on your place, whether it be a city lot or a farm, prepare to dig them now. In accordance with an ordér re- cently issued by the Minnesota Com: missfon of Public Safety, barberry bushes of all kinds, except the Jap- anese, are to be dug up and destroy- ed. A. G. Ruggles, state entomolo- gist, has been commissioned to ‘see that the order is carried out “forth- with,” which means right now. He is already at work. The reason for the order is seen in the fact that barberry bushes are the vicious allies of the black stem rust of wheat and other grains. This disease in 1916 caused a loss of 30, 000,000 bushels of wheat in Minnesota alone—about $30,000,000 as wheat prices 'stood then, about $60,000,000 worth of wheat as prices stand now. That the barberry bushes are allies of the black stem rust is seen in the fact that the winter spores ‘of- the _rust, formed on wheat or grasses at harvest time and remaining on the straw, until spring, cannot infect the wheat, oats, or grass plants directly, but must pass to the barberry plants, from which they are redistributed to the grains and grasses in condition to do mischief again, In this way, at least in part, the rust plague is re- peated from year to year, especially it ‘the weather conditions are favor- able. Safety Commission’s Order. The public safety commission’s or- der for the eradication of the bar- berry was fssued in order to bring the etate intoeclose co-operation with the -federal government in a cam- paign against the black stem rust, under the general direction of E. C. Stakman of the Minnesota experiment station in the central west, and un- der the special direction of ‘E. M. Freeman,- dean of the Minnesota col- lege of agriculture, in Minnesota. The order in part'reads: “All' ‘barberry bushes -except the species and'- variety known as Jap- anese barberry (Berberris thunbergii) are lereby declared to be, and the .same are, & public nuisance and a menace {n the public welfare, and their mointenance, propagation, sale, or introduction in the state is forbid- den.. Tt shall be the duty of every persén owning or having charge of any premises on which barberry bhshes of the rust-producing varieties are grown, or at any time found grow- ing, to forthwith destroy such bushes. “The state entomologist i{s author- 1zed. to cause all rust-produc- ing harberry bushes within the state of Minnesota to be eradicated. . . . It shall be the duty of the county board of every county in this state to order and cause the eradication of all such rust-producing barberry bushes within their respective counties under the instructions and according to the di- rections of the state entomologist.” Eradication on Arbor Day. , In compliance with this positive or- der, arrangements have been made to interest the schodls and communi- ties of the state in the large eradica- tion of barberry plants on Arbor day, April 19. The spring is chosen as the time for the eradication campaign, because it is then that the spores of the rust “pass from the old straw to the bar- berry to gain a fresh lease of life be- fore passing on to the new crop of grains and grasses. If the barberry bushes are destroyed at this time, therefore, there will be no new lease of life for-the winter spores developed late last summer. ' Japanese vs. Common Barberry. The Japanese barberry fis usually from 2 to 4 feet in height and has somewhat spreading, reddish brown stems, while the common barberry grows to a height of from 4 to 8 feet, with its stems mostly upright and of gray or grayish green color. The spines of the Japanese barberry are mostly single, while on the com- mon barberry they are usually in groups of three. The spines on the former are geneally smaller than on the latter, also. The buds and leaf clusters on the Japanese variety are about one-half inch or less apart; on the common variety they are about an inch apart. The leaves of the Jap- anese plants are spoon-shaped, smooth around the edges, and green, whereas those of the other kind are large and broad, have spiny teeth along the edges, and are either green or purple. The Japanese flowers and fruit grow singly or in small clusters, while those on the other grow in long clusters. How to Destroy the “Spiny Huns.” To fdgstroy the common barberry, dig it up, being careful to get the whole crown and the large roots, so that jt may not sprout again. = JEFFERSON BARRACKS WILL RECEIVE GOPHERS (By United Press) St.. Paul; ‘April 15.—It is believed ‘Ahough. unannounced officially, he.new draft. movement from esota;and North Ddkota will to:d qer.fls‘o,n_ barracks, Mo., instead of ‘Gamp - Dodge, Iowa. The move- ment will take place-May 1 to May 15, . The nation will furnish 49,843 men. Of these, Minnesota will fur- nish 1,925; North Dakota, 487; Wis- consin, 2,135 and-Michigan 2:593. HUNS ATTACK AMERICANS AND LOSE FROM 800 TO 400 MEN “(By United Press) AR With the Americans afield, April 15.—The Huns made three attacks against the ~American position in strong formation. All three attacks were repulsed, the Hun losses run- ning from 300 to 400. Two Ger- man fighting planes were shot down. ERMANS CONTINUE ATTACKS % ON THE AMERICAN OUTPOSTS (By JInited Press) With the Americans afield, April 15.—The Germans are continuing attacks in force on American out- posts northwest of Toul These at- tacks are a sequel to the attacks Friday and Saturday, when the en- emy attempted permanently to oc- cupy the American positions. s Invest in Liberty— Wear this Button ‘w For three years { fought starvation in Belgium Will you Eat Jess— wheat meat —~ fats and sugar that we may still send « foad in ship loads ? STATES 700D ADMINISTRATION s < wnirso SECOND WEEK OPENS - "IN LIBERTY CAMPAIGN (By United Press) N Washington, April 15.—The sec- ond week of the Third Liberty Loan campaign began with full pressure today. The nation’s subscription is officially reported at $620,947,000. The Ninth federal district opened today and preliminary reports show, encouraging prospects. ' TWO-SOLDIERS ARE KILLED IN WRECK OF TROOP TRAIN (By United Press) New York, April 15.—Two sol- diers were killed today and 25 in- jured when a troop train was wreck- ed on Long, Island. Spreading rails was the cause of the tragedy. JAPAN ACTS FOR NATIONS A Pacific Port, April 15.—“An action Japan takes regarding thg sending of troops to Siberia will be in the interests of all nationss with which Germany is at war, -and not the sole interests of Japan,” said Vis- count Ishii, Japanese ambassador, up- on arrival here today. GERMANS STALLED: BATTLE SLOWS UP: - BRITISH STILL HOLD . (By United Press) . ‘The first phase of the Flanders at- tack is over with, with the British victors. General von - Hindenburg hag sbeen unable to . attain’ any strategica objectives, capturing 'none of ithe important cities for which he was driving, Hazebrouck, Balleul, Ar!q,"!lllpiq and Bethune. Fighting is |continuing along this front but the .German attacks are becoming moire feeble: and- the British resist-. ance is strengthening. The enemy continued driving at Belleul, on the northern edge of the Flanders salient. St. Stvenant is in -the center and Bethune on the south- ern edge. It is expected the enemy will switeh its heaylest = assoult against Ypres, Vimy and Arras. Avvarently Stalled. With the British afield, April 15.— Despite - the desperate attempts to progress toward the first:goal, the Germans are apparently stalled. The battle has practically slowed down to .a dead stop, similar to Picardy after the first week. BURLESON FIGHTS EMPLOYES RAISE ‘Washington, April 15.—If postal employes are granted salary in- creases provided in the House bill which has just been reported to the Senate for passage, it never will be practicable agaim to reduce letter postage from 3 cents to 2 cents, ac- cording to Postmaster General A. S. Burleson. Despite the overwhelming ° senti- ment in Congress for granting sub- stantial increases to postal employes, Mr. Burleson is fighting the bill. ANOTHER WAR WINTER ‘Washington, April 15.—German reports’ indicate that Germany looks for the war to continue through the summer and through next winter. | INTERESTING MEETING SATURDAY: SOCIETY. FORMED At Becida Saturday evening a de- tachment of eight of the Home Guard accompanied H. E. Reynolds of the federal food administration and G. W. Harnwell, chairman of the War of the most interesting meetings of the campaign. Mr. Reynolds spoke on the food probfem and Mr. Harnwell spoke on war stamps and the war in general, in which he woke up the lethergy in some of his hearers. Louis Hanson presided and a War Savings society of '25 was organized with:S. D. Hop- kins as president: and Miss Esther Jehnson secretary. ! PATRIOTIC MEETING AT COURT HOUSE TOMORROW A patriotic rally to feature the Third Liberty Loan will be held at the court house Tuesday, April 16, which will be addressed by.Rev. 8. M. Kelly of Red Lake Falls. The band and the Home Guard will par- ade, previous to the meeting and as- sist in the exercises of moving Uncle Sam on his way to - Berlin. The meeting will be called at 8 o’clock. etk e ARt ot ity s Ay Let Us Priilt Your Sale Bills Buy this Badge of Bonds-not Bondage E VERY dollar which is not being used for the necessities of life, o turn the wheels of AN industry, or to draw interest is an idle dollar. Idle men and idle money are slackers. If we are to win the war (and our money will be pra.é- tically worthless if we should not win it), we must mobil- . ize every ounce of strength. mobilized to the last man The German nation is and to the last dollar. - We are the richest nation in the world and-we have right on our side, but unless we subscribe to the full measure of our ability, our cause is in danger. *For the Third Liberty Loan the United States Govern- nent offers you bonds which are in reality a mortgage on every bit of property in this country. This is the safest Your money will be and {ight your battles for The following is the War A $50 Bond will: A $100 Bond will: grenades, 45 hand grenades, 25 2,000 sfir’gical needlg. A $1,000 Bond will: investment in the world. dollar you invest with interest semi-annually. your dollars fight You reccive back every used to equip your soldiers the protection of your home. What Third Liberty Loan Bends W.ill Buy Department’s- official estimate of what Third Liberty Loan Bonds in the different units will provide. . Provide trench knives for a rifle comipany, buy 23 hand grenades, 14 rifle grenades, 37 cases of surgical instruments for énlisted men’s belts, or 10 cases of surgical instruments for officers’ belts * Clothe a soldier, feed a soldier]‘or eight months, provide 5 rifles, 30 rifle’ pounds of ether, 145 hot water bags, or Buy one X-ray apparatus outfit, six cases of operating instruments for & base hospital, furnish pistols for the men in a rifle compatiy, furnish one motor kitchen, or eight ration carts. : g i " $10,000 worth of Liberty Bonds will Fully equip three hospital wards of fifty"beds each, with beds made up and linen in reserve, chairs, tables, n\urors, foot tuhea 120 pairs of Eajamas, bath robes, and towels, uy six large sterilized combination outfits in which wholesale sterilizing can be done, or Bity six motor ambulances. / $100,000 worth of Liberty Bonds will: Buy five combat airplanes, fifty motor trucks, twenty-five tractors, or pistols, rifles, and 500,000 rounds of ammunition for an infantry regiment. Now is the time for every true American to sit down with a pencil and paper, estimate make every dollar fight. what he posscsses, and arrange to Are you going to wait for your neigh- bor to tell you of your duty or will you go now to the nearest bank or post office and subscribe your full share of the Third Liberty Loan? ~Libertyloan This Space Donated by BEMIDJI BOX CO. SEANANEE S Savings Stamps campaign, held one l excellent macline with excellent service. MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 15, 1918. WANT AD DEPT. ' NOTICE =l Advertisements in this = column cost half sert a<word per igsue, when paid cash in advances ::Noiadwills be run for less tha; X 6. per {ssua.d Ads charged on ¢ cent a word per ist wr less than 25c. -~ - FOR SALE : AR NP S oo B M A2 S FOR SALE, TRADE OR RENT—M. & 1, Hotel. Will consider land or timber stumpage in exchange. Emory Jarvis,. Nymore, Minn. B 6-420 FOR SALE—Young chickens, 1108 Mouris Ave. Phone 646-W. 3-417 FOR SALE—Seven passenger tour- ./ ing car, Buick, 55 H. P. 6-cylinder. Not run enough to ‘hurt it. Costs $1,600 new; $1,000 takes‘it. “Dr. C. R. Sanborn, 1 3-417 FOR _SALE—Motor boat in good shape, 18 ft. long, and two-stall boat house in- good condition. A. L. Collard, 406 Minn. Ave. 413tf FOR SALE OR TRADE—Two head- ° block carriage dumber saw mill and s;eam' engine complete. Aug- ust Svedberg, Randen, Minn. ©10t-419 FOR SALE room house, ‘large Dewey. Ave.- Phone 161-J. porch. 1237 2+415 FOR SALE CHEAP OR FORRENT— Four room cottage with 5 acres of ground. Mathew Larson, phone 780-J. . 3 410-tf FOR SALE—Six-room house, modern except heat, after June 1, easy terms. 1208 America Ave. Tel. 98, C. W. Warfield. 328tf WHEN YOU WANT A LQT—or a house and lot,” 5 acres for garden or poultry; 40, 80 or 160 acres, call on Mathew Larson, Nymore, Minn., or phone 780J; all property sold on easy terms. 2m519 WANTED = WANTED—Maid~ to assist with housework. Small family. No. - cooking: Good home. Apply 1218 Bemidji Ave; Phone 755-W. . ’ 415t WANTED — Kitehen girl. Apply - Markham Hotel. 1-415 WANTED—Driver at Steam Laun- dry. 413tf WANTED—Cook to go out of town. Address ‘‘Cook,” care Pioneer® 3-416 WANTED—Maid to assist. with _ housework. Srhall family. No cooking. Geod home. Apply 1218 Bemidji Ave., Sunday morn- ing o} Monday afternoon after 3 p. m. 413tf CASH_FOR OLD FALSE TEETH— Don’t matter if broken. I - pay $2.00 to $15.00. per set, also cash for old gold, silver, platinum, dental gold and old gold jewelry. Will send cash by return mail and will' hold goods 10 days for send- er’s approval of my price. Mail to L. Mazer, 2007 S. 5th Philadelphia, Pa. WANTEC—Parties to plow, by the acre. from 10 to 60 acres near Ia- vinia, Apply to Martin Madsen, corner_ Beltrami and 13th- Street, - or G. H. French, phone 93, or J. J. Opsahl, phone 177. 6-418 WANTED—Girl for general house- work. Phone 600, 204 Irvine avenue, south. B 5t-418 WANTED—Dishwasher at the Third . _ Street Cafe. 49tf WANTED—To rent or buy five or six-room house, with ecity water. Must not be too far from business district. Address “X Y Z” Pio- ) neer 323tf } FOR RENT FOR RENT—Modern room, and board if desired.- Mrs. C. B. Pow- ell, 1110 Bemidji Ave. Phone 311-W. 415tf FOR®ENT--seven-room house,-mod- ern. 613 3rd St. Tel. 98. C. W. Warfiela: 328tf LOST AND FOUND LOST—Baby’s gold bracelet between Bemidji and Mill Park: Phone 775-W. 1-415 LOST—Silk watch square bar fob, bin and $2.50 gold piece aftached. . Finder return to Pioneer. offered. 7 Reward 3-417 Plants in this condition nee dressing of (mickly available pla tho early growth ci new X0ODSTOGK st 5177 — PROMFT DELIVERY A Boon to Business We are prepared tofill orders for WOOD- STOCK Typewriters promptly. Factory over three times in six ct the growing business de- popular machine. - An THE BZM/DJI PIONEER Defective