SEED CORN
IS POOR
Tests Made by D. F. Kiser
Show Corn is in Very
Poor Condition.
AN IMPORTANT ITEM
TO BE INVESTIGATED.
Looks Like the Farmer Was up
Against an Important Condlt
tlon of Things.
Mr. 1). F. Kiser, a prominent far-
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the office of the Daily News last eve
ning and in discussing the crop pros
pects for next year lie made the state
ment that he had made a thorough
test of last year's corn had dis
covered that it was not in good con
dition to be used as seed.
Mr. Kiser has a method of testing
his corn which is reliable and cheap.
He takes a flat tin dish, something
like a bread pan and has the tinner
divide it up into small compartments
say an inch or so square by the use
of tin strips. He then takes different
ears of corn and selects from them
several kernels which he places in
these sections in the tester. Just
above thv tester on a board he
has a nail corresponding in number
to the compartment in the pan or
teeter, lie hangs that ear of corn
on the nail and continues to do so
until all compartments contain a few
kernels from as many ears. He then
fills the pan with warm water and
allows it to stand a short time. He
then withdraws the water
places a cloth over the
pan to hold the moisture and places
the same over a radiator containing
noout the requisite amount of heat
to sprout the corn. In three or four
days all, the corn which has suffi
cient life in the germ w ill have sprouted
in some instances if the germ is healthy
the sprout will be an inch of so long.
Mr. Kiser made three different
tests. The first one was from 120
oars of corn, only 45 of which sprouted.
The next was from the same. number
of ears, I ut only 21 gave evidence of
seed life. The third test was from
another 120 ears which this time
showed only fourteen which came up
to the rrquircment. He says that
some of the kernels just showed life
enough to stait but failed to have
vitality sufficient to continue.
He thinks that the cold snap of
October 13th last vear frosted the
corn sufficiently to kill the life, and
while the germ to all appearances
seem to look healthy, his test showed
that it was not reliable and he believes
that if proper precaution is not taken
that the farmers of this section of
Nebraska at least are going to find
themselves in a bad position after
their corn is in the ground.
The trouble is that the germ looks
healthy, and it is impossible, as far
as he was able to discover, to tell
the difference by an examination.
between a healthy germ and one that
naa been just sufficiently frosted to
lose its life.
We believe that it would be well
if every farmer would at once make
a test of his corn and find out just
the condition of the seed.
WEDDING BELLS
RING MERRILY.
Fritz Lutz and Miss Mata Puis
Married Yesterday
Yesterday at the country home of
Mr. and Mrs. William Puis, three
and one half miles west of Murray,
occurred one of the prettiest weddings
of the season, when Miss Mata Marie
the accomplished daughter of William
Puis and wife, was joined in the holy
bonds of wedlock with Mr. Fritz
Lutz, a prosperous young farmer of
that community. Two hundred and
fifty invitations had been issued to
neighbors, friends and relatives, of
the contracting parties, but owing
to the cold weather fifteen families
were not present, but not withstanding
the extreme cold, over two hundred
guests were there to witness the
ceremony.
The ceremony occurred at 1 o'clock
and was performed by Ilev. Spreigle
of the Lutheran church. The bride
was attended by her sister, who acted
as brides maid, while the groom was
accompanied by Mr. L. Mcisinger,
who acted as best man. The bride
was arrayed in a lovely white silk
gown, and carried bride's roses, her
attendant was dressed in pink and
carried brides roses and carnations.
The groom and his best man were
dressed in the conventional black.
'A beautiful wedding march was
softly played by Mrs. Dr. Gilmorc
and as the flute like notes of the music
floated through the rooms, the bridal
party descended the stairs, taking
their places in the parlor under a large
wedding bell. The clergyman ad
vanced to meet, them and with the
impressive ring service called forth
the vows that will unite these youth
ful lives until death shall pirt them
After receiving the congratulations
of their hosts of friends the bridal
party and guests were ushered into
the dining room where the wedding
feast was served.
Words fail when one attempts to
describe this dinner. Sumptuous does
not half express it. Every viand that
the appetite would crave was placed
before the guests at that dinner. Many
were the words of praise for Mrs. Puis
and her assistants, touching the high
degree of skill exercised in the pre
paration of this feast.
At 5:30 the dinner had been dis
posed of and the dinning room cleared
for the wedding ball. All of the
younger members of the party remained
and participated in the festivities
of the evening. Excellent music
was provided, and the dancers did
not leave off until near the time for
the north bound M. P. train.
Mr.and Mrs.Lutz will begin house
keeping at once near Murray, a house
is already prepared for their occup
ancy. Those present from this city
were: John Lutz and wife, Ed Lutz
wife and two children, Mike Lutz
and wife, Mrs. Henry Zuckweiler,
Mike Hild and wife, Miss Minnie
Heinrich and Miss Einnui Fauer.
In Police Court.
Daniel Coakly, of Butte, Mont,
driftcd-into town a day or two ago
and proceeded to take on board some
of good old Plattsniouth whisky.
Coming from the light mountain
air into the heavier atmosphere of
the plains, the whisky went to his
head and rendered his unfit for business
and since the adoption of the new
slogan only business men of keen
perceptions are allowed to be on the
street. Hence Daniel was invited
to take his jag out of town immediately
at least inside of ten minutes. He
could not understand a good thing
when he saw it, and he at once entered
into an oral contract with the cluef, to
make tracks toward Omaha. In
less than half an hour Daniel was
seen quietly ambling up Main street
still in possession of his jag. The
chief at once nabbed him and "threw
him in." This morning Daniel was
sober when hauled before Judge
Archer, and was given the limit for
being a "vag", $10.00 and. cost
The Judge was kinder to him than the
police, he suspended sentence twenty
minutes. Daniel went forth and has
not been seen since.
Take Notice
Members of Plattsmouth Lodge
No 6 A. F. & A. M. You arc hereby
notified that Grand Lecturer. Robert
E. French, will be hero on the 21st
and 22nd days of February, and will
hold sessions on each days at :30
A. M. and at 2:30 and "30 P. M
for the purpose of instruction. All
members of No 6 are earnestly re
quested to be present and visiting
brethren are also invited to meet with
us.
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THE STUPID GOAT.
Why Hit Pietur Wat Appreciated at
tha Collaga Laotura.
"It's mora fun than circus," said
the lecturer, "to talk to a crowd of
college boy, but you don't always
know where the fun Is until after your
lecture Is orer. One night I dllercd
a lecture to the senior class of a New
England college. The subject of uiy
talk was wild animals, and I Illustrat
ed It with a large number of lantern
slides. One of these pictures was
photograph of a Rocky mountain goat.
When thts gentleman's portrait was
thrown on the screen I said, giving his
name, The goat Is a rery stupid ani
mal.' "Instantly I was Interrupted by wild
shrieks and yells of Joyous applause-
cheers, clapping, stamping fellows
grinning at each other and slapping
each other on the back and yelling,
That s so.' and 'Correct,' until It was
ImpossNilo for me to go on, and the
professors had to restore order. This
they flnnlly succeeded In doing, but as
1 went on trying to talk about the
goat pandemonium broke loose agnln
and again.
"Of course I did not know where
the fun was. I tried to think If I had
snld anything backward or mnile some
unconscious blunder, for I am rather
absent minded, but I could not recall
anything that I had done wrong, so I
could only grin feebly nnd wait each
time until the professors had obtained
quiet nnd then go on with my talk.
As soon as the lecture was over I
nsked the president where the fun
was. Ho smiled Joyously ns he ex
plained: "'The freshmen In this college ore
called goats. That's all.' "
Those Trees
Post Master Schneider received
a letter from the authorities ut Wash
ington this morning, relative to the
largo maple trees surrounding the
plat of ground on which the new
building is to lie erected. The trees
are within the curb lino three or four
feet and will be iu the line of concrete
walks unless removed. What the
authorities wish to know is the plea
sure of the citizens as to whether the
trees shall be allowed to stand.or be
removed. The building will be within
the plot fifteen feet from the lot line.
It seems to be the opinion of the
majority that the trees should bo re-
An Anatomical Wondar.
A certain highly respected congress
man makes many queer blunders of
speech. A constituent, visiting hi in re
cently, complained of the shabblness
of a pair of Ink stained crash trousers
that he had on.
"A ninn of your position," snld the
constituent reproachfully, "ought to
wear handsomer trousers than thoBe ."
The congressman, offended, answer
ed reproachfully:
"My trousers may be shabby, but
they cover a warm and honest heart,"
Hit Important Strvice. .
An unusually Ingenious plea for a
tip was that of a small Hibernian,
mentioned by Mr. John Augustus
O'Sliea In "Roundabout Recollections."
The nuthor was traveling In Ireland
I drove down to the station on the
faint chance of catching the train to
Dublin. When I got out of the cab at
the station a bright faced boy accosted
me.
"Ah, sure, sir, you've Just missed the
trajn," he said.
It was true. I booked my luggage
and ascertained when the next train
would leave. While I was waiting the
lad came up to me and nsked me for a
tip.
"What for?" I asked.
"Sure, sir, I told you that you were
too late." he unbliishlngly responded
To Ba Lad bv Permanent Ideali.
To live iu the presence of great
truths nnd eternal laws, to be led by
permanent Ideals that Is what keeps
a man patient when the world Ignores
him and calm nnd unspoiled when the
world praises hlin.-P.alzae.
A Pretty Broad Hint.
A popular and good looking bache
lor who Is n regular pntron of a clrcu
Intlng library dropped In there the
oilier day. "I am going on a short
trip. Miss Blank," he snld to the young
liuli' fit the desk, "and want to take a
moved as the beauty of the surround
ings would bo marred by the trees
in the center of the walk. Trees are
soon grow n, such as arc on the ground,
beside an elm tree is more desirable
and about as quick growth as the soft
maple, which are now growing there.
The W. C. T. U. will meet next
Monday afternoon at 2:3 o'clock
with Mrs. L. A. Moore. The meeting
will be in charge of Miss Arnold. All
members are requested to be present.
Jos.L. Padrnos, attorney, of Omaha
was in the city today looking after
a juducial sale at the courthouse
"OR Ml ORB Or BACH AND I'LL III
SATISFIED."
couple of Interesting novels, but 1
can't make up tny mind which two to
elect Couldn't you help me outr
"I am afraid my selections might not
prove Interesting to you," replied Miss
Wank.
"Just pick out two books for me and
I'll guarantee to like them," he re
joined gallantly.
"Have you read Rarrle'i or Reade's
novels7" she asked.
"No; get me one of each nnd I'll be
satisfied." be replied.
She selected two nnd banded them
to her spouseless acquaintance, who,
after warmly thanking her for the
favor sho had done him, turned up
the backs of the books aud read those
titles:
"When a Man's Single."
"It Is Never Too Lata to Mend."
Let Me Tell You Something
If you want to be properly dressed,
you . should have your clothes made to
order. You can't get up-to-date styles in
ready-inades, for they are made six months
before the season opens.
BLUE SERGE SUITS
The only place in the city where you
can get a good blue serge, fancy worsted,
cheviot or Scotch tweed suit to order that
are actually worth from $35 to $40, for only
$20
FOU NOTIIING-All suits made by
me on or before March 1st, will be cleaned
au dpressed as long as they last for nothing.
SPECIAL From now until "March
15th, I will clean, dry clean, and prGss
clothing for 50 cents to 1 dollar, .
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
J am es Soch er
The Tailor.
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Cold Weather
Comforts
Our Coal is the best cool weather comfort
that you will be able to find in town. These
chilly fall winds will soon turn into winter
and you will need the comfort that our coal
will give you. Better order early to avoid
disappointments when an extra
chilly day comes.
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Going Out of Business
The entire stock in the Depart
ment Store must be closed out
quick. A good chance for pay
day shoppers to save money.
A PROPOSITION
I will trade stock .and store fix
tures for a piece of Cass county
land. I mean business. . , .
M. FANGER
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