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VOL. 12. LANSING, MICHIGAN, TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1907. No. 32 LECTURE. Program Semi-Centennial Celebration It was found impossible to arrange ALUMNI. a date for Maud Ballington Booth SUNDAY AFTERNOON, MAY TWENTY-SIXTH as advertised on our entertainment -92. course and the committee has se­ 3:30 o'clock College Armory From the JVetvs-Democrat (Hunt­ cured in place of this number Dr. Baccalaureate Sermon ington, Ind.) we learn that the Tohn Merritt Driver of Chicago, Farmer's Guide of which H. E. who will lecture in the Armory Fri­ THE REVEREND MATTHEW HENRY BUCKHAM, D. D., LL. D. Young has been for some time as­ day evening. He was formerly President of the University of Vermont sociate editor, is about to incorpor­ pastor of the People's church, Chi­ ate in the sum of $75,000. The cago, and receives very flattering TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, HAY TWENTY-EIGHTH officers will comprise a force of six notices from press and prominent men who will also be the board of di­ citizens and will without doubt be and TWENTY-NINTH rectors. Under the new manage­ "A man with a message." Bring Annual meeting of the American Association of Agricultural Colleges ment Mr. Young becomes vice pres­ your regular course ticket. and Experiment Stations. Exercises in the morning, afternoon, and eve­ ident and editor. Incorporation has been found desirable on account ning in the Masonic Temple, Lansing. COLUMBIAN. of the rapid growth of the business, and under the new management each director will be head of his de­ The spring term eleven o'clock WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY TWENTY-NINTH partment which will be of great ad­ party given by the Columbian So­ 10 o'clock Assembly Tent vantage to the interests of the paper. ciety in their room Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Young expect to be was a most enjoyable affair and THE COLLEGE AND THE STATE with us May 29-31. about /^fwenty-five couples spent ADDRESSES three pleasant hours dancing to '95- music by Baker's orchestra. The For the State - His Excellency, Governor Fred Maltby Warner (with '84) C. II. Alvord, now a member of rooms were very attractive with For the Grange Honorable George B. Horton our state legislature, has recently the decorations of ferns, plants and Master been elected to the position of pro­ society colors. For the Farmers' Clubs Honorable Lucius Whitney Watkins ('93) fessor of agriculture in the anricul The programs, representing small President tural and mechanical college of sunflowers, were original and For the Agricultural Society Honorable Ira Howard Butterfield Texas located at College Station. pretty souvenirs. Instructor and Secretary Mr. Alvord expects to take up his Mrs. Sackett added to the pleasure For the Engineering Society Mr. Francis Hodgman ('62) of the evening by chaperoning the duties in the south very soon. For the Normal Schools President Lewis Henry Jones Party. Ypsiianti Normal College '95- For the Denominational Colleges President August F. Bruske E.J. Heck, of the above class, ECLECTIC PARTY. Alma College visited the campus one day the past For the State Board of Education Honorable Luther L. Wright week and expects to be present with The Eclectic Society gave its first Superintendent of Public Instruction his wife jubilee week. Mr. Heck party in its new house Saturday graduated from the law department, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, MAY TWENTY-NINTH evening, April 20. Although a U. of M., since leaving M. A. C., great many finishing touches were 2 o'clock Assembly Tent and is now practicing in Zeeland. lacking, the house was in excellent '9S. THE BUILDERS OF THE COLLEGE condition and the favorable com­ ADDRESSES E. A. Calkins who has been city ments were universal. It was engineer of Mason and surveyor The College and the Students,' 57-'60 Hon. Charles Jay Monroe ('61) especially gratifying to have so and drainage engineer in this region President of the State Board of Agriculture many the of alumni and faculty for many years, is an applicant for members, who acted as chaperones, Members of the Early Faculty - Dr. Albert John Cook ('62) the position of city engineer at Jack­ Professor of Zoology, Pomona College, Claremont, California present. Forty couples were pres­ son, Mich. His prospects are good ent all of whom were only too sorry How They Taught in Earlv Days - Dr. Charles Edwin Bessey ('69) and we wish him success. when eleven o'clock put an end to Dean of the Industrial College and Professor of Botany, University of Nebraska the first of the many pleasant occa­ The College in 1870 - - - Dr. William James Beal '02-'03. sions anticipated in the new quarters. Professor of Botany in Michigan Agricultural College since 1870 Miss Bessie Buskirk and Mr. J. Members of the Board' - - Hon. Charles W. Garfield ('70) Fred Baker were married at the Member of Board, l887-'99 home the of bride's parents in Way- Y. W. C. A. land, Mich., at five o'clock, April 4 o'clock Athletic Field Base Ball Game 20th. About sixty guests , were The Thursday evening meeting University of Michigan vs. Michigan Agricultural College present, a number coming from was conducted by Miss Way. WEDNESDAY EVENING, HAY TWENTY-NINTH Grand Rapids and M. A. C. Mr. After reading a few verses from and Mrs. Baker left in the evening 8 o'clock Assembly Tent the Bible, Miss Way read one of for their new home in Colorado the lectures given at the Nashville MENDELSSOHN'S ORATORIO "ELIJAH" Springs. convention which was very inter­ College Chorus of one hundred fifty voices esting. Miss M. Anderson and Soprano - - Lillian French Reed, Chicago R. F. Bell has recently accepted Miss M. Allen sang a Nashville a good structural position in Iowa. Contralto - - Viola Paulus, Chicago convention hymn which added to' Hope to give exact address next the interest of the meeting. Tenor ... John Young, New York week. He has been for some time It seems that every meeting gets Basso •;'•'- - - Dr. Carl Dufft, New York with Whitehead & Kales Iron more interesting and we hope more The Bach Orchestra, of Milwaukee. Christian Bach, Conductor Works, Detroit. can come to them in the future and (Admission fee, except to delegates.) '06. enjoy them with us. Prof. Vedrier has received an in­ THURSDAY MORNING, MAY THIRTIETH teresting letter from Ralph C. Gra­ Rev. E. M. Lake spoke in the ham, with a Concrete Construction chapel Sunday morning on the sub­ 9 o'clock Assembly Tent Co., at Rock Island, 111. Mr. Gra­ ject, "What Constitutes True Re­ Exercises under the auspices of the American Association of Agricultural ham began last September as time ligion," and those who were present Colleges and Experiment Stations, Professor Liberty Hyde Bailey ('82), keeper for the Santa Fe Ry. Co., in could not help but see the practical which position he served until April application of his remarks. It was Director of the College of Agriculture, Cornell University, presiding. 1. He was then promoted to the a sermon which we could all take position of assistant to the president ADDRESSES RELATING TO LAND GRANT COLLEGES home to ourselves, and the earnest­ of the above construction company, ness of the speaker left no doubt on Development of Agricultural Education - Dr. Elmer Ellsworth Brown and is now in charge of the engin­ the part of the audience that he be­ United States Commissioner of Education eering department. He expects to lieved and lived that which he Development of Engineering Education Pres't Winthrop Ellsworth Stone be given a short vacation, presum­ Purdue University preached. (Continued on page two.) ably at the time of the celebration. I

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Development of Research Work - Director Whitman H. Jordan FARM DEPARTMENT. THE M. A. C. RECORD. Geneva, N. Y., Experiment Station PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY DURING THE 11 o'clock College Chapel COLLEGE YEAR BY THE Prof. Shaw's trip east in search MICHIGAN STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE Business Meeting of Alumni of pure bred dairy cattle to add to the college herds, extended over a period B A. F AUNTIE, MANAGING EDITOR 12 o'clock Assembly Tent of two weeks. The animals sought ASSOCIATE EDITORS. Luncheon to Alumni, followed by Alumni Literary Exercises MAUD FERGUSON, '07 were a few individuals of the fol­ G. A. HEINRICH, '07 lowing breeds, viz. : Guernsey, Jer­ THURSDAY AFTERNOON, MAY THIRTIETH A. GARCINAVA. '08 sey and Brown Swiss. A large G. S. VALENTINE, '08 4 o'clock Assembly Tent R. G. CARR, '08 number of prominent herds in Ohio, FLORENCE HALL, '09 Memorial Day Exercises Preceded by Battalion Parade New York state and New Jersey B. B. PRATT, '09 Memorial Address - - Honorable Washington Gardner, M. C. were visited, but there has been H. L. CANTRICK, '09 Representative Third District, Michigan such a keen demand for this class W. D. FRAZER, '09 of stock during the past few years ALLEEN RAYNOR, '09 THURSDAY EVENING, MAY THIRTIETH R. J. ALVAREZ, sp that it is almost impossible to pur­ 8 o'clock chase the best. Most herds have Subscription, 50 cents per year, been so reduced in numbers from Remit by P. O. Money Order, Draft or Regis­ tered Letter. Do not send stamps. ILLUMINATION OF CAMPUS recent sales that the best animals Address all subscriptions and advertising mat­ remaining were not being offered at ter to the College Secretary, Agricultural Col­ Students' Parade, with the " Oak-Chain," a fancy march, by the young any price. The amounts which have lege, Mich. Address all contributions to the Women of the College in front of the Women's Building. Managing Editor. been offered for these animals are Business Office with Lawrence & Van Buren Bonfires Printing Co., 122 Ottawa St. E., Lansing, Mich. almost fabulous and have resulted Entered as second-class mail matter, Lansing, Mich. 9 o'clock College Armory in the universal conclusion of breed­ ers not to sell now, but to stock up This paper Is occasionally sent to non subscrib­ Reception to Delegates, Alumni, and Friends of the College ers. Such persons need have no hesitation for the future trade. The most about taking the paper from the post-office, for noticeable feature of the trip was no charge will be made for it. The only way, however, to secure the paper regularly is to sub­ the revelation of the general prac­ scribe. FRIDAY MORNINQ, MAY THIRTY=FIRST tice in the east of capitalists to es­ 9 o'clock Assembly Tent tablish farms and undertake some TUESDAY, APRIL30,1907. line of fancy stock breeding. Procession of Delegates, Alumni, Faculty, and Students Reception of Congratulatory Addresses from Other Institutions and It is not at all unlikely that these his week we publish the full almost unorecedented boom times Learned Societies T program of semi-centennial will be followed by a reaction in week, copies of which are to follow ADDRESSES which the market for fancy stock the invitations already sent out. For the Department of Agriculture The Honorable James Wilson will be flooded with animals that This will give our friends an idea of Secretary will be taken at prices less fabulous, what is to happen each day and the For Michigan and its University President James Burrill Angell and rather based on the standpoint general plan of the whole week. University of Michigan of utility. The men who secure Next week we are promised a For the East - - - President Rufus Whittaker Stimson fancy prices for this stock today are statement covering in detail the pro­ Connecticut Agricultural College putting a good deal of brains in their gram on alumni day. We know For the South • - President Henry Clay White business. They can tell you not that this will interest a great many College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, University of Georgia only what each animal consumes RECORD readers as it will be a day For the West President Benjamin Ide Wheeler and produces per annum and what in which hundreds of college ac­ University of California profit it is making, but can also give quaintances will be renewed and will For the Middle West President Edmund Janes James similar data relative to the perform­ in reality be the day during the week University of Illinois ance of the ancestry for several to many. generations back. Failure to secure FRIDAY AFTERNOON, MAY THIRTY-FIRST these all important records is the ATHLETICS. 2 o'clock Assembly Tent most prevalent fault of the Michi­ gan stock grower; without this Procession of Delegates, State Officials, Members of the Legislature, FRESHMEN 56 — D. U. S.. 48. essential data they cannot advertise Public School Officials, Alumni, Faculty, and Students. The track meet between our and consequently do not attract a freshmen and the D. U. S. last Sat­ ADDRESS BY class of purchasers able and willing urday was a success in every way. HON. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATE/ to pay good prices. Concerning The weather was very favorable in­ Michigan conditions Prof. Shaw Conferring of Degrees on the Class of 1907 deed for the sports and every one says : " I am not familiar with the entered into the work with a vim Conferring of Honorary Degrees northern part of Michigan, but know and proved that M. A. C. has some the southern portion fairly well. splendid timber for her future FRIDAY EVENING, MAY THIRTY=FIRST In this extended trip I have not athletics. 7 o'clock seen any better farming country than that presented in Southern Michi­ The relay half-mile was perhaps- Society Banquets and Reunions the most exciting of the events and gan, nor have I seen conditions else­ was a very close race all the way where more suitable to the produc­ Mile run—Hannovan D. U, S., through. The freshmen were rep­ lengthened it to a home run. Both tion of the most perfect types of resented by McKenna, Fox, Pem- Vondett Fr., Barcroft Fr.; time, short stops made costly errors, Mills live stock than we have in this state. :I1 losing a man between second and berton and Griffin in the order 5 4-5-. "And yet, notwithstanding all this, named. Griffin had a fairly good Broad jump—Griffin Fr.Thomp­ third and again on a short fly. Crissey proved his ability to throw the herds of Guernseys, Jerseys and lead on his man but had already son Fr., Woodcock D. U. S.; dis­ Brown Swiss in Michigan possessed been in a number of events and was tance, 19 ft. 1J^ in. to second when occasion demanded. Four scores were registered for M. of national reputation are few in not at his best. His opponent 220 yd. dash — Griffin Fr., number compared with some other crossed the line ahead of him by a Vaughn Fr., Derhauser D. U. S., A. C. in the first and five in the third innings. states possessed of less favorable con­ very small margin. time 24 3-5 sec. ditions." Prof. Shaw was enabled Nies umpired the game. Following are the events and Half mile —D. U. S. won all to visit some large herds of imported winners: three places, making the distance in VARSITY MEET. cattle and was gratified several times 100 yd. dash—Vaughn Fr., Grif­ 2 119. On May 4th will occur the Var­ to find that herd headers from some fin Fr.,Spiegel D. U. S.; time, 10 :$. The relay was also won by the sity field day and efforts will be of the best herds were being pur­ 440 yd. dash—Hall D. U. S., visitors by a very small margin. made to make this the most success­ chased by Michigan breeders. , The Woodcock D. U. S., Griffin Fr.; The half mile was made in 1 142 2-5. ful ever held at M. A. C. It will two year old Guernsey bull, Lord time, 56 :2. be a try-out for all candidates as Mysie, was purchased for M. A. C. M. A. c. 13—D. u. s. 5. High hurdle—Torrey D. U. S., well as for the inter-class champion­ This animal was first as a yearling McKenna Fr., Schram D. U. S.; At the close of the freshmen ship. Several additional features in the Island of Guernsey last year time, 17:3. meet on Saturday, a baseball game will be added to this year's sports. in competition among a class of Shot put—McKenna Fr., Camp­ between the two teams was pulled Among these a silver cup is offered eighteen individuals. A number of bell Fr., Colby Fr.; distance, 41 ft. off resulting in the Nabove score. as a trophy for the winner of a half choice females were also secured for 10 in. Vaughn pitched the first five inn- mile inter-society relay. Each so­ the college. High jump—Torrey D. U. S., ings, when Shaffer was put in. ciety is to be represented by four Woodcock D. U. S., and Baldwin M. A. C. secured 14 hits off Pick- contestants. The regular members Fr., all tied for first place; height, ell. Vaughn allowed 3, Shaffer, 4. of the track team will of course be Cut flowers for commescement 5ft. 31/ in. Vaughn played a fine game all barred from this contest. Another parties and banquets at reasonable rates, A. L. Darbee and F. B. Wil­ Discus—McKenna Fr., Wheeler through. feature is also to be added. Four son, Room 6, D. Wells. Fr., Knight D. U. S.; distance, 84 In the third Harrison made first members of the 1906 football team ft. 914 in. on a short grounder and Vaughn have challenged four from the pres­ The many friends of Mr. M. E. Low hurdle—Torrey D. U. S., met the first ball thrown which was ent baseball team for a half-mile Blake are glad to see him about McKenna Fr., Hansen Fr.; time, good for a three-bagger and then relay which promises to be an in­ again after five weeks severe ill­ 27 :2. on a wild throw to the home plate teresting contest. ness. THE M. A. C. RECORD.

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The base ball team will play Mrs. Ryder is receiving a visit The last of the old barns is now Mr. and Mrs Bassett, of Illinois, Alma Thursday. from her mother. on the move and the improvement are spending a few weeks with their is certainly very marked. daughter Mrs. J. J. Myers. The next State Board meeting H. K. Patriarche, '02, called on will be held in the college board college friends Sunday. He is still " Tiny " Parker was confined to Mrs. C.H. Rolston, of Chatta­ rooms Thursday, May 2, at 2 p. m. in the employ of the P. M. Ry. at the hospital a few days the past nooga, Tenn., is the guest of her week with a slight attack of pneu­ daughter Mrs. Fletcher, for a month. A diamond shaped H. S. pin Detroit. monia. bearing the date 1905 has been Sunday evening fourteen senior The bill to incorporate the college found. Loser apply to O. W. boys and girls had lunch in the There are about 150 species of community has passed both houses Stephenson. Dean's rooms, Women's Building. trees on the campus and a larger of the legislature. As yet we do not Welch rarebit, ice cream and cake number of shrubs which will be re­ know just what our name is. The student recital Friday even­ were served. labeled this spring. ing was one of the most successful Tuesday afternoon of last week yet given, the recitative feature add­ Prof. Huston, formerly Director Mr. Mary of the Secretary's office the wives of several of our senators ing greatly to the enjoyment of the of the Experiment Station of Indi­ has accepted a position in the Lan­ visited the college and report a de­ affair. ana, was a college visitor Friday of sing P. O. and will take up his lightful half day. Tea was served new duties as soon as his place at in the Women's Building. Upon request of Notre Dame the last week. Prof. Huston is now at M. A. C. can be filled. date of their track meet has been the head of the Potash Syndicate, Those who had charge of the changed to May nth to allow them of Chicago. The annual freshmen oratorical program of the sacred concert Sun­ to more fully prepare for the events. Rev. W. W. Diehlof the class of of the Aurorean Society took place day evening deserve great credit for In this case the Varsity meet will '87 visited the campus one day on Saturday night. Mr. Dorman the way in which said program was be held next Saturday, May 4th. the past week and noted with pleas­ was given first place, Mr. Hodgman executed. The chapel was well second. The judges were Mr. filled and each number much en­ The instructors at the Women's ure the many improvements since his Gunson and Instructors Stevens and joyed. Building gave a party in the gymna­ last visit. Mr. Diehl is pastor of McWethy. sium to a few of" their friends Fri­ the M. E. church at Sterling, 111. Director Smith has received a day evening. During the evening Prof. Bogue became suddenly The faculty, at its meeting on letter from Lodi, Italy, written in commencement week was anticipat­ worse the early part of last week Saturday, finished their work on French in which Dr. Franco ed which proved very interesting. and an exammination revealed the the courses for the coming year. Samarani, Bacteriologist of the Refreshments were served and a fact that an abscess had formed in As this matter is now out of the Experiment Station at that place, delightful evening passed. his side. He was operated upon hands of the committee, it is hoped expresses his thanks for the last Wednesday and came through in that each department will report the annual report of the Secretary. He The Presidents' conference held good shape. He is doing nicely changes desired for next year at the remarks that the time has fully arrived when Europeans should Saturday and Sunday at Olivet was and it is hoped that no serious earliest possible moment so that the follow immediately the methods of a very enjoyable and profitable af­ complications will set in. catalogue may be rushed forward. fair indeed. The Olivet association our Experiment Station and should outdid themselves in entertaining Mr. L. F. Jenison has accepted Mr. McGugan writes Mr. Ken- profit by the example of our strenu­ the delegates. All the sessions were the position of bookkeeper in the ney that though he feels somewhat ous activity. He thinks that the full of interest and should mean secretary's office which position was improved in health, he is not satis­ work of Dr. Marshall and Mr, - much to the work for the coming made vacant by the resignation of fied with his progress and has de­ Sacket in bacteriology appeals^to year. The banquet of Saturday Mr. McGugan. Mr. Jenison has cided to go to Phcenix, Ariz., where European scientists and he awaits evening was an especially enjoyable been spending several hours each the climate is warmer and dryer. with much pleasure the publication occasion. Prof. F. L. Sage of the day in the office, but his appointment He mentions the beautiful flowers of their future bulletins. The letter, Law Dept. of the University acted to the permanent position dates from up in the mountains and states that although written by an Italian was as toastmaster. May 1. roses are now in bloom everywhere. couched in the French language. THE M. A. C. RECORD. PROCLAMATION BY GOV. CLOTHING. HORT. CLUB. OUIS BECK.—Clothier. Gents' Furnishings, WARNER. L Hats and Caps. 112 Washington Ave, North.

Mr. Kohler gave an interesting CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE. and instructive talk on "The Horti­ To the People of the State of Mich­ H. LARNED.-China, Glass and Lamps. culture of Iowa" at the Hort. Club igan, Greeting : H 105 Washington Ave. S. last Wednesday night. It was a progressive and enlight­ DENTISTS. The latitude of Jowa is about the ened public sentiment that brought same as that of Michigan, but it is F. GORDON, D. D. S. M. A. C. '91, U. ot about the observance of Arbor day. A M. 01. 218 Washington Ave. S. Phone, situated away from the modifying Responsive to that sentiment 1 Citizens 681. influences of the Great Lakes and hereby designate Friday, May 3, E. STOFFER, D. D. S. Office 301 City Na­ tional Bank Building. Citizens' Phone 1049. has a much more severe and vari­ 1907, as J Former M. A. C. student. able climate, there often being a ARBOR DAY. H. MOORE, D. D. S. Office 411-13 Hollister change of 50 degrees temperature N Building, Lansing, Mich. Citizens phone 475- within a few hours. The soil, in and for the state of Michigan. W. MORSE, D. D. S. Hollister Block, Room, largely of glacial origin, is in many The reasons why this day should R 617. Citizens Phone 52, Bell Phone 396. CALL AND SEE US FOR YOUR NEW places dark and heavy and very fer­ be observed by planting trees, vines E. PARMELEE, Dentist, 117% Washing- tile, so that the fruit industry gives and shrubs appeal to every home- D, ton Ave. S., Lansing, Michigan. Citizens way to stock and grain farming. loving citizen of Michigan. It is SPRING SUIT, TOP COAT Phone, office 275; residence, 261. There is, however, some lighter soil not given to all to own a portion of and RAINCOAT DRUGGISTS. in the southwestern part of the state, the soil from which comes the sus­ OUSER'S CAPITAL DRUG STORE. Up to and it is here that horticulture is the tenance for all and it is the duty of Finest Assortment in the City R date. Corner store. Opposite Hollister Block. most highly developed. But the those who do to make more attract­ gx per cent DISCOUNT GIVEN TO OBINSON DRUG CO., successors to Alsdor* & Son, Drugs and Drug-gists' Sundries. 102 population is comparatively small ive and beautiful that rich heritage I U ALL STUDENTS WashingtoR n Ave. N. and the work is not nearly so thor­ Michigan's pioneers redeemed from ough nor intensive as in Michigan. the wilderness. By planting trees FINE LINE OF FURNISHINGS, DRY GOODS. about the homes and along the high­ HATS, and UNDERWEAR. HE JEWF.TT & KNAPP STORE. Dry To get a concrete idea of the ex­ T Goods. 222-224 Washington Ave. S. tent of the fruit industry in Iowa the ways this can be done. Not alone in the family or by the Cameron & Arbaugh Co. ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES. following comparisons were made : DEPARTMENT STORE. individual should Arbor day be cele­ APITOL ELECTRIC CO. Electrical Supplies, MICHIGAN. Telegraph Instruments and Telephones. 11 brated and observed. Those in CMich. Ave., E. Apples 11,000,000 trees. charge of our public schools can FURNISHING SOODS. Cherries 895,000 trees, 194,000 bushels. and should arrange a program of Plums 213,000 bushels. exercises for this day that will im­ LGIN MIFFLIN.—Ladies' and Gentlemen's E Furnishing Goods. See ad. Grapes 5,250.000 vines. press upon the minds of our youth Grapes 41,500,000, pounds, the duty we owe ourselves and pos­ FURNITURE DEALERS. IOWA. terity. We should leave this earth J. * B. M. BUCK.—Furniture. Cor. Wash­ ington Avenue and Ionia Street. See ad. Apples 9,000,000 trees more beautiful than we found it. M Cherries 791,000 trees, 118,000 bushels. By planting and caring for the trees HACK AND BAGGAGE LINES. we are making our homes more Plums 186,000 bushels. WATC RDER your hacks for parties at Carr's Hack Grapes 2,000,000 vines. beautiful, our state more attractive Line. Livery in connection. 410 Washington. AND ALL OTHER KINDS OF OAve. N. Grapes 7,500,000 pounds. and utilizing one of God's best gifts WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY In the production of currants to His children. HARDWARE, STOVES AND TINWARE. Michigan ranks 2d and Iowa 3rd ; Repairing in a workman-like manner. ORTON'S HARDWARE—General Hardware, Stoves, Tinware, Graniteware, Cutlery, etc, Wil De at tne M A c N while in gooseberries Iowa is 2nd Another mass meeting is to be p PIPE P l - - - 111 Washington Ave. South. See ad. and Michigan is 7th. H • I. IirialV Book Store from 4 to 6 held Wednesday evening at 6 ."45 p. m. to receive and deliver work. INSURANCE. The general yield of fruit in Iowa and everybody must come. One of is much lower than in Michigan due All Work Warranted. HE DYER-JENISON-BARRY CO., LTD., the songs to be rendered is the TIncorporated) Hollister Block. All kinds of the largely to poorer methods of culture. chorus as sung at the recent None­ best insurance. Strongest agency in city. And the quality is also lower as only such : ALL MEATS .... A. C. Real Estate Agency. All kinds of the hardy varieties can be grown May look alike to you, but there is a M real estate for sale or rent, FIRE ANI> The Dean has her eyes on you very great difference in the quality we han­ LIFE INSURANCE. Students property insured! successfully. in dormitories and private houses at lowest So get wise, be careful what you do. dle and that sold by some other markets. rates. Office at College Grocery Building. The people of Iowa are at the Don't go walking off the campus We handle none but the very best. Like the pudding, the proof of good meats is in JEWELERS. present time taking much interest with your lady love. the eating. A trial will convince you that in Horticulture, and extensive work Don't spoon along the river like two you ought to trade with us. HAS. A. PIELLA. Jeweler and Ojjtician. We make daily trips to the College. C 121 Washington Ave. N., Lansing, Mich, is being carried on to develop new doves. BOTH PHONES. Careful attention given to and hardy varieties that will with­ 'phone orders. EAVE your Fine Watches and Jewelry with) The Dean has her eyes on you, GOTTLIEB REVTTER. L J. J. Heath for repairs. He will please you. stand the climate. She will con you and your girly too. Washington Ave. South. After a general discussion Grimes Be careful if you want to stay LAUNDRY. Golden apples were served, and the the whole term thro'. HE AMERICAN LAUNDRY solicits a share of vour patronage. Remember the number, club adjourned to meet on Tuesday For the Dean, she ha£ her eyes on T309 Washington Ave., S. New Phone No. 420. night the following week, so as to Stalker Prints Julia Findley & Edwin Lewis, Props. S. W. Doty you. and I. D. Smith, College Agents. not conflict with the mass meeting. " Swell" Dance Programs Fine Stationery Director Smith visited the Upper and other good things. MANICURE AND KAIRDRESSING. Peninsula April iS to speak at the Poultry Raising is the title of In­ 117 nichigan Avenue West RS. O. T. CASE—Manicure and Hairdress- creation of a county school of agri­ Ground Floor. M ing Parlors. Ma-querade Wigs for Rent. structor Halpin's new bulletin issued Switches made of cut hair or combings. The as No. 245 from the Farm Depart­ culture at Menominee and to exam­ France-American Hygienic Toilet Requisites a ine into the work of the season specialty. New 'phone lis. 222J4 Washington ment. The purpose of this publica­ Ave. S., up stairs. tion as stated in the introduction is at the Upper Peninsula station. to meet the demand throughout the He found the depth of snow in the DIRECTORY MUSIC, PIANOS. ETC. state from beginners in the poultry middle of the Upper Peninsula to RINNELL BROS. Pianos, Organs and every­ be about two feet, making travel LANSING BUSINESS and thing in the line of music. 219 Washing­ business and others for information toGn Ave. N. about the country difficult and quite PROFESSIONAL MEN—«* relating to this particular branch of R. and MRS. GEO. O. CLAKK. Violinist impossible through the woods. The names in this Directory, as well as and Pianist. Cit. phone 295. Bell phone 75 farming. The aim is to make a those of all our other advertisers, are of reli­ 112 Hosmer St. S. Lansing Mich. presentation of the subject in as People from as far away as Menom­ able parties. We hope that the faculty and practical a manner as possible, deal­ inee are planning to be at the col­ students will take pains to patronize those OCULISTS. who patronize us. ing only with the most elementary lege during the last week in May. HAS. G. JENKINS, M. D. — Diseases of Eye, C Ear, Nose and Throat. Hours, 9 to 12 a. m., problems. Subjects considered are BARBERS. and 2 to 5 p. m. Citizens Phone No. 1030. Prime Advice. — Drink less, Rooms 2H3-204 Prudden Block. Selection of Parent Stock, Incuba­ breathe more ; eat less, chew more ; tion, Brooding, Diseases, Handling A. C. BARBER SHOP, Rooms in New OSEPH FOSTER, M. D., Eye, Ear, Nose and ride less, walk more; clothe less, M . Bath House. H. A. Sias, Propr. Throat. Hours 9 to 12 a. m.; 2 to 4 p. m.; Sun­ Young Stock, and Food, care and J days, 12 to 1; Evening 7 to 8. Corner Allegan bathe more ; worry less, work more; St. and Capitol Ave., Lansing. Both 'phones. management of Pullets during fall waste less, give more; write less, BOOKS AND STATIONERY. and winter. The bulletin explains PHYSICIANS. read more; preach less, practice M. EMERY. 116 Wash. Ave. N. Books, the arrangement of buildings, some­ more.-—Moderator- Tofics. Fine Stationery, Engraved Calling Cards, R. H. W. LANDON. Office and residence, AFountain Pens. Pictures, Frames. Fine Framing M. A. C. Office hours from 7 to 8:30 a. m., thing of the future policy of this de­ a Specialty. Up-to-Date Styles. and 12:30 to 2, and 6:30 to 8 p. m. Sunday office partment, and furnishes an excellent hours 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 p. m. New phone 1560. report of the work during the past BOOK BINDERS R. OSCAR H. BRUEGEL. Hours 9 to 11 a. year. D m.; 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p. m. Sundays 12 to 1 EO. G. BLUDEAU & CO —Bookbinders Ac­ and 5 to 6 p. m. Agricultural College, Mich. Citi- LAWRENCE® count book makers, paper ruling, library and zens phone 1602. The hockey games played by the Gfine art bindings, file boxes, map mounting, albums, VAN BUREN pocket books, etc. Citizens phone No. 56. 109 PLUMBERS. young ladies Friday excited much Wash. Ave. N. HIELDS & LEADLEY. Plumbing and Heat­ interest on the part of the students PRINTING CO. ing. 300 Wash. Ave. N., Lansing. Both WHEN IN NEED OF AGENVOORD & CO.—Bookbinders, Blank- S especially the class in surveying. W book Makers, 116-118 Ottawa St. E. Phones. DANCE PROGRAMS or SPORTING GOODS. W. D. Frazer has been acting as SOCIETY PRINTING. BOOTS AND SHOES. sergeant of the hospital squad dur­ H. LARRABEE. Base Ball Goods, Foot 122 Ottawa St. E. D. WOODBURY.— Boots and Shoes. We Ball Goods, Tennis, Golf, Guns, Ammunition ing Mr. Parker's illness. C shoe the students. See ad. J and Fishing Tackle. 825 Wash. Ave, S.