Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, April 13, 1910, Page 1

— ae 5 ee Grand Mapids i cencimeagine MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. W, Vor, XVII—N, 43- GRAND Rapips, Irasca CouNTY, MINN., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, [9I0. Two Dollars a Year. BEST METHODS IN POTATO CULTURE Supt: A. J. McGuire Issues Interest- ing Press Bulletin On the Subject. EARLY OHIO AND TRIUMPH IN DEMAND Advises Use of Sprayer and Other Modern Machinery—Clover Sod Best Adaptable As Soil. As the season for planting pota- toes! is now at hand, the following ‘bulletin, by Supt. A. J. McGuire, of the Northeastern Experiment farm, will be of timely interest at it is one of the best articles we have yet seen on seed potatoes and potato culture. , follows: With the present low condition of the potato market, there may be a tendency to lose interest in the growing of potatoes, but for the farmers of northern Min- nesota there should be no decline in the production of this important crop. Potatoes are the main muarket crop for northeastern Minnesota. They are the crop best suited for our system of farming, are profitable even at twenty-five cents per bushel and in yield and quality potatoes grown in northeastern Minnesota cannot be excelled. Do not be discouraged with twenty- five cents per bushel. Remember that the price last year at this time was a dollar a bushel. Take advan- tage of the low price to secure bet- ter seeds, if the variety you have is not standard. The varieties of potatoes that sell best on the northern markets are the Burbank, Rural New Yorker and Carmen. For an early potato, the Early Ohio and Triumgh are most in demand. For the southern market the Triumph is used exclusively. After the early market, the white varieties, the Burbank, Rural New YorWer and Carmen are by far the best sellers and a farmer not making a specialty of supplying the early market, or growing stock for south- ern trade should grow one of these three varities. These varieties not only command the best market but they are among the best yielding varitiess Cooperation in Potato Growing. To sell potatoes to the best advan- tage they must be sold in carload lots and for a car load to sell well the potatoes must be of the same variety. Thus the importance of grow- ing the same variety throughout the community. Cooperate in buying seed. Last spring the Experiment farm sent out four carloads of seed potatoes, al) of the same variety and they were all bought in cooperation, Instead of each individual farmer Sending in an order for a few bushels, all the farm- ers of that community who wanted] seed potatoes, clubbed together and sent their order as one man. They secured a cheaper freight rate in this way, it simplified matters a grea deal in shipping and #t not only re- sulted in, a better potato crop but it gave the farmers a little practice in cooperation, in doing business to- gether. The Producers’ Cooperative Market Association of Duluth is a further development of the coopera- tive movement to enable the farmers to sell their potatoes and other farm produce to better advantages. This association will provide better potato market than the farmer of northern Minnesota have had hereto- fore and it is important to grow for this market only first class products. As good potatoes can be grown in northern Minnesota as can be grown anywhere in the world and if the farmers are not offering such for sale it is a fault that may be remedied. What a Good Potato Crop Depends Upon. 1st—The seed. A standard variety sound and free from scab. 2nd—A rich mellow soil, well drain- ed, thorough cultivation and protec- tion from light, bugs ete. 8rd—Assortment before putting on the marfet. Keep the small pota- toes at) home. On the Northeast Experiment farm the growing of potatoes has been given special attention. Last year on two acres seven hundred twenty five bushels of potatoes were grown. This was about what the average yield has been, but the yield per acre has been increasing each succeeding year as the fertility of the soil has been increased, which is brought abou ‘by an increasing number of stock MALPINE BLOCK ‘GRAND JURY WOU [NOW ASSURED) SAFEGUARD FUND books and records examined every 30 or 60 days and the report of such examinaition published every 30 or 60 days.| It might be better if this public examiner be elected by the people. We find that the court commis- missioner is usurping a power that the grand jury is satisfied does not belong to tha office and that the VILLAGE COUNCIL HOLDS LUNG MEET Petition to Increase License From on the Experiment farm, (more stabl: manure.) , The field that produced this crop of potatoes was in fodder corn in 1908, in clover in 1907 and in wheat in 1906. It was manured for the fod- der corn and again for the potatoes at the rate of ten loads per acre. four “year rotation, potatoes being grown on the same field but once in every four years. The Best Yielding Variety. Sixty-five different varities of po- tatoes have been grown on the Ex- periment farm as a test of their yield and quality. As a result of this test, covering several years, the Carmen potato is now grown ex- clusively as a, field potato on the Experiment farm. Its yield has been higher than that of the Burbank or (Continued on page four) FOUND GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER Patrick Lynch Found Guilty in First Degree of Murder of O’Neil BUTTS CASE WAS THROWN OUT Milbach Case Dismissed and Evi- dence is Now Being Taken in the Case of John Palmquist. In the case of Patrick Lynch, who was accused of the murder of John O’Niel at Taconite last April, the jury brought in a verdict of manslaughter in the first degree after being out about 20 hours. Hon. C. C. McCarthy who appeared for the defense, states he will take an appeal. In the case of Israel Butts of Fee- ley, who was charged with bastardy on complaint of Mary Case, Judge McClenahan took the case out of the hands of the jury and threw it out of the court. During the testimony of Mary Case, who is slightly dement- ed, it became very apparent that she had been coached as to her tale by some one as she knew only the names of the months mentioned in her testimony. The case of Matt Milback was dis- missed. Milbach was arrested on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses while connected with the firm of Travica brothers, at Mar- ble. He drew checks which were repudiated by his partners and those who cashed them made levy on -the stock of Travica brothers. A civil case in connection with this was hear last week and it was decided that in- somuch as Milback had been a mem- ber of the firm, therefore he was not guilty of the charge preferred. The case of John A. Palmquist is now being heard. Palmquist who is from Alvwood, is charged with at- tempting to kill his wife. According to the testimony at the preliminary examination Mr. and Mrs. Palmquist disagreed and she decided to leave. Palmquist thereupon shot her through the back. Palmquist claims he was not shooting at his wife, but was attempt ing to commit suicide. The state has completed its case and it is expected the defense will finish this evening. Notice. To the Farmers—We Will te in the market again for sweet cream on or about the 15th of March 1910, and as we enjoyed your business in the past we will be pleased to buy from you in the coming season. We pay the highest price for butter fat and in selling in this way you realize as much out of your cream as if you made butter but do so without the addftional labor. We will also be open for business with the people from who we can obtain milk for this season at reasonable cost. For further particulars in regard to this apply at the factory——John Costel- lo Bottling Works. Stated M. McAlpine Will Erect a Advise Employing An Accountant $500 to $1,000 Is Laid On This series of crops constitute af Brick Building At Corner Leland and Third. (MODERN IN EVERY PARTICULAR Frontage of 75 Feet on Leland Ave- nue and 87 Feet on lhird Street-Work to Start About May 1. It is stated that M. McAlpine, one of Grand Rapids’ pioneer residents and business men, ‘will erect a mod- ern business block to replace the old structure which was badly damaged by fire, at the corner of Leland ave- nue and Third street. Mr. McAlpine refuses to make any announcment concerning his building but it is an understood fact about the village that he will start raising old building about May 1. An archi- tect from Hibbing, was in the village recently and it is presumed he was here for the purpose of drawing plans and: specifications, It is said, that the small buildings, used as offices, adjoining the old Mc- Alpine block on Leland avenue will also be torn down and the new build- ing will extend from the corner to the building occupied by Quackenbust & Pearson’s saloon a distance of 75 feet, while on Third street it will have a frontage of 87 feet. The build ing ‘will be ‘two stories high and on the ground floor the corner will -be occupied by the Bodega. It is though the balance of the floor space on Third street will be rented to restaur- ant and mercantile concerns. On Leland avenue the balance of the space will undoubtedly be rented for office purposes. The secnod floor will ‘be fitted up for office rooms and sleeping apart- ments, it being understood that plans include 12 office rooms and 16 rooms for the cafe and restaurant. This corner has long been recog- nized as one of the best locations in town and the contemplatd handsomee to Check Town, Village and County Books. WOULD INVESTIGATE SOME OFFICES Make Very Favorable Reports Conditions of County Jail and Poor Farm—Make Recommendations. Follofving is the report of thd grand jury, which was im session from March 22 to April 6. Sixteen cases were considered during that period and indictments were return- ed in 9 off them. A very! good re- commendation made iwas that of re- pairing the road leading to the poor farm. A |small outlay would put this road in excellent shape. Grand Jury Report. The grand jury convened on Tues- day, March 22nd, 1910, and consider- ed faithfully and as thoroughly as possible everything brought to its at- tention and has finished its labors today, this 6th day of April, 1910. We beg to report on the various mat- ters and offices as we found them. We inspected the county jail and found it being managed in a very satisfactory manner, the interior is potlessly clean and the prisoners aye no complaints to make, either as to board or treatment otherwise. We also visited the poor farm, in- spected the poor house and outbuild- ings and inquired of the inmates of tilat institution as to the treatment the were receiving. .They say the beard is always good and sufficient; that the house is always kept clean and well, is warm and comfortable. We would recommend, however, that the pbuildinsg be painted and that other repairs and improvements whicl the superintendent, Mr. S. M. Din- widdie, will ask for, be made. We recommend that the road lead- ing to the poor farm -be improved under the direction of the county com missioners. In the opinion of the business structure will add much tow- ard giving the village a more busi- nesslike appearance. The building will have all modern conveniences, steam heat, sewerage water and in fact it will be complete in every way. That Mr. McAlpine’s business judg- ment and sagacity is sound there is no doubt and if the proposed build- ing is erected it will do much, toward getting other prospective builders in line, and the value of the move can- not be over estimatde. As stated in a former issue of the Herald-Review Grand Rapids is on the eve of a build ing boom and it is thought many sub- stantial business buildings will go up duv1 the coming building sea- gon, As stated before, Mr. McAlpine has refused to discuss his intentions and the foregoing statements have been gleaned from other sources, but when his plans are made public, which will be only a matter of two or three wee we think the guesses of the Herald- Review reporter will not fall very wide of the mark. Loza Not Guilty. In the case of Frank Lozay, who was held on the charge of causing the death of John Smith at Calumet Sunday, Lozay was completely ex- onerated by the coroner’s jury Mon- day. It seems that a number of men were talking and joshing in VanRue- den’s saloon and Smith made some slighting remarks about the fact of |iuceay having only one arm. Lozay promptly slapped him, whereupon Smith fell to the floor and when he did not arise it was discovered he wa dead. .A doctor was summoned and after making an examination de- clared Smith’s death was caused by fatty degeneration of the heart - MUST BE SOLD 120 acres of land. 10 acres cleared. 10 acres meadow. 20 acres fine white jbirch, balance hardwood. 6 miles from Ry. station, less than one mile to_schdol. $10.00 per acre takes it if sold at once. Apply to H. E. Graf- members of this body the costs of necessary improvements to place the highway in first-class condition would be insignificant in comparison with the benefits to result in many ways. The grand jury further report that their attention, has been called to the Jax manner in which certain cases commenced by justices of the peace through out the county have been handled and the consequent holding in the county jail of prisoners against whom there appeared to be no case. The. grand jury desires to express its opinion in this report to the ef- feet that if such justice of the peace would first consult with the county attorney before commencing these proceedings, or allowing them to be commenced, the county would benefit very greatly in that there would be thusly avoided the payment of large expenses in transportation of prison- ers and their keep while awaiting trial, and further if such cases were summarily considered and disposed of before these justices of the peace, the same expense would be, probably fivoided. | We would recommend that the of- fice of the judge of probate be in- vestigated by the proper authorities as there seems to be a deplorable con dition of affairs in that office. The grand jury has reason to be- lieve that the estates of dead men are not being properly adjusted here and recommend an investigation. In view of the fact that the county is now under an expense of $90 or $100 per day investigating accounts ef some of sur public officials, and in view of the further fact that be- cause of the apparent neglect on the part of those in authority to keep a check on the officers or custodians j|evgnt and the ferns give it a very incumbent in that office is not mak- ing the proper returns of cases tried in his court and we would recommenc that an investigation of this office be had. Married Tomorrow. The marriage of Wm. King to Hazel Tyndall will take place at the church of the Holy Communion tomorrow. The church has ated for th pretty effect. Immediately after the ceremony he guests will repair to the home of the bride where a wedding breakfast will be served. A full. ac- count of the ceremony will appear in the next issue of the Herald-Review. AFAST GROWING — HOME INDUSTRY John Costello Bottling Works Con- tinually Increasing Out Put the. Table. ENFORCE CLEAN-UP ORDIMANCE Water and Light Commission Met With Council in Regard to Re- pairing Hall—Recorder’s Salary Fixed. The. village council held a busy meeting Monday evening. Consider- able improvements are already being made in the village, chief of which is the placing of a good thick layer of black loam on the boulevard on the north side of Third street. This is being dressed and raked and as soon ap the grass starts to grow, the ap- pearance of the street will be great- ‘ly altered. The township officials are grading and graveling the boulevard on the south side of Ice lake, from Kindred avenue to the fair grounds and it was decided the council would bear one- half this expense providing it does not amount to over $1.25. The bonds of Recorder LeFebvre of Factory. EIGHT MEN EMPLOYED AT PLANT Use Product of Over 100. Cows, Paying 42 Cents for Butter- fat-Demand Far Ex- ceeds Supply. A concern which is doing much toward advertising the excellence of Grand Rapids products is 4e John Costello Bottling works. This con- cern not only handles soft drinks and ice cream but is also jobber to trade for crushed fruits, extracts and sund- ries pertaining to the ice cream trade Eight men are employed at the fac- tory while 4 men are on the road tak- ing orders. With the present machin- ery 300 dozen pottles is the capac- ity of the bottling department, while the amount of ice cream that can be made in one day is practically unlimi ed, the new freezer installed recent- ly making it possible to manufacture 2,000 gallons if necessary. The territory covered by its pro- ducts takes in Nashwauk, Keewatin, Cohasset, Deer River, Bena, Ball Club Cass Lake, Hill City and Floodwood, which at present keeps the force con- tinually on the jump, but in a short time a night crew will be put on and the territory will be enlarged. The fact that the supply from over 600 cows can be used should cause farmers living in Itasca county to purchase more cows. At present the owners of 100 cows are bringing milk tp} factory but this falls way short of supplying the demand and Mr. Cos tello states he finds it necessary to have cream shiped from outside point: thus sending away money which coul be kept here if more made a busi- ness of dairying. The price per pound paid for butter fat is better than that paid by a majority of the creameries throughout the state, 42 cents per pound, which is equal to 35 cents per pound for butter. Mr. Costel- lo pays this high rate for the pur- pose of encouraging the farmers to increase their dairy herds. The manufacturing department is in charge of Frank Stephan and the excellence of his products has been heralded far and wide. He thorough- ly understands the making of both ice cream and soft drinks and the constantly} imcreasing business of the faktory is sufficient proof that htey meet with general approval. M. of the public funds of the different townships and villages in this county and on the couny futnds as well, we find ourselves perhaps $100,000 or more losers in this conuty. We would recommend that the county commis- joners employ a competent book keep er whose duty it would be to ex- amine into ‘the books and records of the different: townships and villages amd tha books and records of the county itself as well and have all such A. Mulvihill has charge of the ship- ping room and office and his depart- ments are thoroughly looked after. He is personally acquainted with near ly every customer and knows needs and wants of each. With Mr. Cos- tello’s well-known business integrity coupled with efforts of these. young men, it is no wonder the business is constantly increasing, and it is rich- ly deserved, as all the products are made from the purest of materials. and justice Bailey in ‘the sum cf $2,000 and $500, respectively, were received and accepted. The March report of the village treasurer and jus tice of the peace were received and ordered filed. During the session, a petition was brought in signed by about 50 voters requesting that the saloon license in the village be increased from $500 to $1,000. A motion was made and car: ried to lay it on the table until fur- ther consideration could be given. Whe newly appointed water and light commission was present at the meeting and requested the council to express its opinion on the advisa- bility of repairing village hall. The amount of insurance received to cover the recent damage by fire was $550 which will fully cover the loss. The commission has had Contractor Hofer give the building a thorough examina tion and it was found that the out- side sills were in bad condition. He was requested to estimate the cost of putting the building in good con- dition and he placed it at about $1,- 300. This would include leveling the building, repairing the damages, paint ing the outside and calcimining the’ auadtonium. The commission will alse biuld an outside stair on the north side of the building to be used in dase of fire. The commission also stated they have a man looking over the power plant with a view toward ascertaining its condition and will also have the water tower examined. The council was requested to do some street repair work on Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets. A petition was received from the members of the volunteer fire department request ing that they be granted an appro-- priation of $25 each for services ren- dered during the past year. This was referred to a committee consisting of Messrs. Shook and Arscott and it wil undoubtedly be favorably reported on Complaints were received that re- fuse matter was bing dumped pro- miscously about the village and any one who is caught so doing will be rigorbusly prosecuted. The matter of ‘purchasing an incinerator with which to burn up all refuse was talk- ed of, - Night Watchman Moores appeared before the council and stated that children were paying no attention to the icurfaw bell. The ordinance in regard to this states that all children under 15 years of age are not permit- ted on the streets after 8 o’clock fron Octaber 1 to May 1, and not aftey ® o'clock from May 1 to October 1. The watchman was ordered io sec that the ordinance is strictly enfore- ned and the aid and co-operation of parents is requested. The recorder’s salary for the month of March was fixed at $100 and for tk balance of the year at $75 per month. A large number of bills were allowed, after which the council adjourned. FOR SALE. ; Thoroughbred Rose Comb Brown Leghorn Eggs. $1.50 per setting. In- puire of T. H. Shoaff, 43-3t