KEYSTONE APPLE I
HASBIG FUTURE
State Agricultural Expert Says
That There Is a Chance
if It Is Cared For
Many acres of good Pennsylvania
land are now occupied by unprov
able apple orchards that return to
the owners scarcely one-fourth of
the value ,of an ordinary farm crop,
whereas by thje application, at slight
■cost, of. well-known remedies for
destructive pests, the orchard crop
"would be much more valuable than
any ordinary farm crop on a sim
ilar acreage.
Prof. J. G. Sanders, Economic
•Zoologist of the Pennsylvania De
partment of Agriculture, who is
•making a campaign for better Penn
sylvania apples, says:
"Apple trees planted in orchard
arrangement will grow and ulti
mately produce a limited amount of
inferior fruit without care or atten
tion, but no one could designate such
it collection of unpruned, neglected
trees as a profitable undertaking.
The apple is the fundamental fruit
crop of this region which can be
picked, packed and marketed with
less haste and more deliberation
than any other of our large fruits:
hence this crop can be profitably
produced farther from immediate
markets than other fruits.
"Pennsylvania ranks second among
the states in quantity of apples
grown (New Tork leading), but in
market quality several other states
surpass this state. It has been esti
mated that less than one-tenth of
Pennsylvania's apples are grown in
commercial orchards, the main pro
duction coming from farm orchards
of small to moderate size, few of
which are sprayed or receive even
moderate care. Pennsylvania with
over eight million population offers
the most admirable possibilities for
local markets, because no other
state contains so many towns and
cities of moderate size, evenly dis
tributed throughout its area, in ad
dition to the great markets of Phil
adelphia and Pittsburgh.
"The average farm orchard ap
ples coming to market badly de
formed, wormy and scabby immedi
ately lower the local prices of this
commodity, so that they scarcely
u*eturn enough to the grower to war
rant picking and marketing. Fur
thermore the abundance of these
poor apples sets a low standard, and
the price offered by local dealers
for clean, perfect, sprayed fruit is
insufficient in proportion to quality
to encourage the careful grower in
the local markets.
"It is a curious fact that most of
our commercial apple orchards pro
ducing good fruit market their crops
outside of Pennsylvania, and our
local markets are supplied from j
New York, Virginia, West Virginia,
Mhryland and the extreme western
states. Beautiful Pennsylvania
grown apples of the Grimes Golden.
Stayman Winesap and Rome Beauty
varieties are shipped to other state
markets, to be replaced in our mar
kets by the less desirable Ben
Davis, Gano am' N York Imperials
from adjoining sti >p, or by fancy
box grades from we. —n orchards.
"An average crop "leah, spray
ed apples from one . ,j of :t good
variety of trees in fu./ bearing will
return as much net profit as five
acres of wheat, corn or oats, yet
the farmer 'does not have time to
care for his orchard.' There are
many farm orchards, which, if prop
erly cared for, would retura a larger
net profit than the remainder of the
farm.
"Co-operative orchard spraying in
communities would solve many of
the questions which puzzle the aver
age owner of a farm orchard who
does not possess a spray outfit and
is not inclined to advance sufficient
money for a good equipment to
spray his large trees. Several small
orchards in a community would
warrant the co-operative purchase
of a spray outfit, or an agreement
to rent the orchards outright, or on
a percentage basis, to some person
experienced in pest control meth
ods."
U. S. Patrol of Five
Outfights Enemy Force
By Associated Press
With the American Army in France,
Wednesday. March 6. An American
patrol of five men three nights ago
outfought an enemy patrol of ten
men. They met in No Man's I>and
and the Americans opened fire. The
firmans replied and for three min
utes there was a sharp skirmish.
The enemy retreated, leaving two
dead and two wounded Bavarians,
who were made prisoners. The
American patrol returned to its own
line without having received a
scratch.
Officers report that despite the fact
that the Germans fired many shells
to prepare the way for a raid, not a
single enemy soldier got into posi
tion to carry it out. the American
nutomatic rifles, machine guns and
rifles stopping the Germans in their
tracks.
I'AI.I.S OFF TItOLI.F/V CAR
Michael Kelley. 703 Kace street,
to.day fell off a street car in front
of the Elliott-Fisher office, in Cam
eron street. He sustained injuries
;ibout the face. He was taken to the
llarrisburg Hospital for treatment.
Vigorous Men
and Women Are
in Demand
If your ambition has left you, your
happiness has gena forever unless
you take advantage or H. C. Ken
nedy's magnificent offer to refund
your money on the first box pur
chased if "Wendell's Ambition Pills
do not put your entire system in
fine condition and sive you the
energy and vigor you have lost.
Be ambitious, be strong, be vigor
ous. Bring the ruddy glow of health
to your cheeks and the right sparkle
that denotes perfect manhood and
womanhood to your eyes.
Wendell's Ambition Pills, the great
' nerve tonic, are splendid for that
tiied feeling, nervous troubles, poor
biood, headaches, neuralgia, restless
ness, trembling, nervous prostration,
mental depression, loss of appetit*
and kidney or liver complaints: you
take tthem with this understanding
In two days you will feel better
In a week you will feel fine, and
after taking one box yon will havt
your old-time confidence and am
bition or the druggist will refund
the price of the box.
Be sure and get a 60 cent box to.
day and get out of the rut. Remem
ber 11. C. Kennedy and dealers v.
erywhere are authorized to guaran.
1 tee them.—Adv.
FRIDAY EVENING.
Can Tax Buildings
on Forestry Lands
Building* erected upon State Forest
lands under lease with the state and
which may be removed from the land
at the expivation of the lease are
subject to taxation for county and
township purposes according to an
OEaOEaOXSOEaOXZaiOXaOiaO APRIL DELINEATOR JUST RECEIVED —PLEASE CALL FOR YOUR COPY
|] The Economy Store Is Overbrimming With New Spring Merchandise §
2 ~'"" ~" VP • "MP M M "" K.rpn.u't C
Have Your Photo Enlarged lor 4/V mm A I 'l¥l A fife A Radiant Assemblage of
M mean to ■ ■ ■ _ K
A buy frame or maXe another purchase or put ■ ■ B ■BQI flflA mm* A VM 881 IV www
h I JjC jj
|| Bring Your Photo to Us To-Dav H Wk V'jmm ■ MM ■■■ ■MM H.—— ————a We are now showing the new season's prettiest models! The II
A I'IIIST rinoii ncctu Ml I 1 lil *■ B B I^A ■ —J vast selection expresses entirely original ideas of style, and we H
H H|Bh IPI |H yi |H fifl IW I Ifi I believe our Spring stock of Waists will prove the most inter-
D' ■ —JBI fllk estiug we have shown in any
" iTk'tmitv 1- There are tailored Waists
' : of unusual merit —also ling- gv gjflßSwjL
2 Advance Sale of Spring Suits,Coats&Dresses for Saturday 8
O All Marked At Prices That Mean Extraordinary Savings
M Waists j (\ / E®§S(l 2 1
U Hundreds of Magnificent — ' -/ / I®"] D
D Spring Coats M| jj
o__ Vs. f/x I */>\ The dl "esses embrace both afternoon and Georeetto Lace nnri Rnari /m\m / IHI CyfiVi \ \
r I ~h 'A. Ol il tailored fashions in taffetas, foulards, Gcorg- ed Waists ' <f aOC [MI Mf M ■ oii, I O
n P If* I .fVIO /iWt Hfflf l /fa \ > *ss—v) ettes, crepe meteors and combinations in all „ t 3)4.35 I ffif V*///ill M
A w VJlf (u /'!*&• - -.A JBm/m /\\ prettiest colors. Every one a superb and I/ I
U V,: ''jl jf / \ unequaled value at various prices, ranging J
O Sizes 2to 16 Years, ✓ 1 ti 11 v\\ 7\ (/ L\\ AA . _ I Georgette Waists Gloriously 111 I< \\ A
At Unequalled Low Prices Wl /\ M \59.50 $20.00 ri
O e m /WjJjJ y*J For SERGE DRESSES " *„■?..
n ! $ 10.00 °s29 50 "li
o .Srfl . t For SILK DRESSES and try on these U
II and see them to admire them. 6IBIIPB| '} (f 1 7 fHL Exquisite New Creations in 1 j
™ WI iil - Spring C • M*l R
8 Range Of Prices WBST AreAtPleasin g Prkes SpUUg Millinery
y{9 Qf Of OC I// ! iHHI / r-Witt Be
" (i/Wtt/t/iti/iltt/J. ti;TL/t) LJ 1/ I H / total of our Spring lirie of Skirts. There ure Fi - A
D' i ST [ I—J
V^-p}. Vjl 1/ plaids and stripes. Taffetas and satins in liiiliiuiueu *4
tc oc ta oc M)\ Vr- 1 i m ■*-•
o <?O.VD, $0.30 /Ji /]( I Serges and Poplins, P.ain Silks. ' X ©
thin
U to $12.95 W V ftß ? tr So d oe kS S^ eP i aina^ Str L Ped ' lY & j Tluv n S cw Ch Spring stock |
O T $5.95 ' $8.95 $7.95 u> $12.50 \ / of hats. All that is new, .k
D— ———— ——— —' y'l \\ /w all that is rich, and all C
• a mm ~ m^ / \\ uiv that you yourse,f could 1
New ana Stunning Styles In Saturday An Important Sale Of
1 j \ designs and trimmings || U'
Q Women's and Misses' Spring Coats Women's and Misses Q|T \V /A h
OConlident of their superiority in style, quality and value, we are sure Uiat you V MfC O Tailoi* IMla.de and Readv-to-Wear H <\ts
cannot lind their equal elsewhere in this city for the same money. Dashing types, 1 f C-11/ kJIJi Ifllf L ill II. S 1 auor mdue d " U IVCdU y lU VV Car 1 lttlß A
charm of color, and individuality characterize each and every coat in this wonder- M ■ Lustrous straws will he in hat, and the new poke bonnet,
II collection. Unsurpassed values, smartest styles, biggest assortments are factors in New winsome <stvip. r nvhihitcH in thi e .,i o at„ <. vogue, and these have charm- will be in favor and there arti IB
U """O" 8 di.play ot S „rl„ s Co„„ In Harrtabura. ,hl s ..ore', valu. iA t"iSHSff o"',"™ ygJ'JL"-"'??,. I , ■,'!?,'?'SmSjSliirj.a SS™ 0
0 , fratural nro C,t , SUvmone,. Vclour,. Cascade* Popllm. genes iTlmltlS""wjar cr * a "° n * of the Ilaaer s , lhe. .ulu are rS„e Low ol Mb&os gull", or HoSSI S 2
Jerseys, Tweeds, Kt<'., in every Spring shade, sncli as, Fckln, Blue. Snmms Santiago. rjccoming ror immediate wear. .... ... The ready-to-wear sailor please milady.
Ot'lay, Copcnltageu, Raspberry, Hose, Ouaker, Saw and Tweed
of any weight; Serges, Ucllii, Ktc., tliat arc distinctive in style, smart ill design, /frt /\ n to A 4 /-v f\ A
tag All regular sizes includetl, as well as stylish "stout" sizes. Prices ran"o as l'ol- a,,d fashionably trimmed. These charming suits are shown in Pekin, liluc, Sammy, S v| I 1 /j Ul 1 Jr
lows: -Santiago, Clay, Copenhagen, Raspberrj-, Rose, Navy, Tweed Mixtures. Misses' M•%J \J tiJTfu/v Ffl
sizes, IB and 18—Women's sizes, 36 to 16.
H rt*l A fhl nA A /tn A/\ /h 1/> marked at a price that is withn the reach of all. =MXOM> FI.OOU— ||
n l P Z $15.00, $16.50 HMof S
" ft?2o arifl , K nn ien C 'connn Girls' New Spring Dresses U
T > dllU C/ Vy $15.00, $16.50, $18.50 and $20.00 Gingham dresses—oh, such delightful new Spring models! —
[' ' in stripes and plaids. Fashion decrees short sleeves and JJ
wtTnv.. .... nnn- high waist lines. The dresses are exquisitely trimmed with M
~™"~~~~~~~~~" white and colored collars and cuffs. Sizes 6 to 14 years,
D W A m | -m t ■■ Spring dresses made of line voiles and organdies are charm
n MCW f Our New Spring Stock Now Readv S
Jpf yul I * 1 TT J Raln an idea of their merit—they are bound to win your admir-
J [I ?/ most c "tical man can be suited to his entire satisfaction as to style, $3.95, $4.95, $5.90 H
T quality, pattern, fit and price ' * 2
1 Men's and Young Men's I Men's and Young Men's j Men's and Young Men's ■ __ AT KAIKMAX-S I
q New Spring Suits, New Spring Suits, Newest Spring Suits, * 1 In€ V €ty NeWCSt rOY Spring
fl -l;-y/' \ $14.50 $16.50 bpeCialS Women's and Misses' [1
/ TZ3DT /X \ Every new pattern, and the Every new model; plain and Splendid values; wonderful f 1
Of lIX If i \ newest worsteds, cheviots, fancy, in worsteds, serges, models. New homespuns. A SaturrJaw sal< n f 7t I /<arta%rk L/ uiMirn I lvl-/\Mrln
/ k \ homespuns and cassi meres; homespuns, cheviots and <as- worsteds and cassimeres. " oaturuay oale OI /O | J OPflrt fj rflWli CIS
m \d If fK \ every size. And sizes for ex- simers; all sizes. And sizes Every size for men and young Men's and Younp Men's W
f \T W *" * /V\ \ tra stout men to 46. for extra stout men. men. Also extra stout sizes. i, . 8 mens M
(l yV / \ \ Stylish Suits at f Women'* an<l Mlaaea'
M \ZJ] _ \ ~ ~ _ __ Cocoa llrown Ox- U
S L\k\ Av Big Saturday Sale of Boys' Clothing $9.75 / 8
r / Hoys' Norfolk and Novel- | Boys' Norfolk d>| QC | Boys' Norfolk QC , A *reat m>7 valuen in thin Military heel. AH
/ :/ h " ,ts PJ.J7O 7 to , r Yearn I S to IS Yearn They come in belted suits and m V.\£%
I >./ i ; . ~ conservative models—in good 1
| siteH 3to IS Iran A suit that rhould retail Ine coals in tne new quality worsteds and cassimeres. \ I . _ M
r_-- / at $6.50. The newest Trench models, slashed and Ask to see these wonderful . —' \ U* fj II
M I V. U i! Trench models. They come patch pockets. Pants lined- suits ' I ,'fl/ kJ
I • jrood *•> value. Kvery new in mixed cassimeres and , . , ' vSS: •".'ft' \ T W
I Trench and Norfolk model, cheviots They come in blue serges, A
■ I cheviots and cassimeres. ~ \ . ■ KJ
B- 7" I | ~ A Saturday Sale of 200 ' \
""7 M | II II 1 Boy s ' New s P ri "S I K - and S. Blouses p airs ot Men . s TroU ser S , '
I I / \ \ Hats tor Boys 0S 4 , * Ol ° $8.95 i. - Women's and Misses' All Final Clean-up of Women's
ft - J I / \i \ Suits (t> IJQ d1 QC CjO CA and Misses' Gun Metal, Pat- a
■ / I \ -■ and 09c K to 18 Yearn I.TT/, .piI.JU Gray Kid Lace Boots; 9-inch ent and Dull Kid, Button and V
f ' \ \ UUI, • •*** These handsome suits are I.,ace Models, Kid and Cloth M
i \ Every new shape and Tapeless models, deep gncat values; every new Well made, worsted, cassi- models, Leather Louis and Tops, Goodyear Welts Flex
-1 zj i MM A t-_ to madras B sri o uW e Heeif Lma mt L 7& U
O "i ' j - throughout. and without cuffs. SlilßH / Smplete S1 49 g
I = FIRST FLOOR ' ' FIRST l'l.()OH= =
Of Saturday Will Be a Crowning Day For > Join Many Other Thrifty Housewives I O
J | The Ten-Day Bargain Basement Sale |Ji^[UjfTIQAT^JJ ® uy * ng Housefurnishings Here % M
S j BEDS AT VERY BIG SAVINGS fWWWiJ Buy Rugs at These Saving Prices jj>
L % Mahogany Bird's Eye Maple Three-foot White Enamel Beds BARGAINS IN SHEETS, PILLOW CASES AND BED SPREADS
R >om Size Colonial Bag <JQ QC $25 00 Seamless Tapestry 11ms- 1 I
f\ § in three-quarter and n full nlz": !" iVo'oo styles ' values t]r ®™ 42-inch muslin pillow cases, I 72x90-inch sheets with 2-1 Hemmed crochet bed Bugs: 9x12 ft. Special, * sels Bugs; 9x12 sizes; <t IQQg C
2 laV'sSU" ,l "' * n " Vil> $5.95 hemmed. Special, , 7( . inch hem. Special. OB- ""* l " '£ d . %°A . 7.,. „ >" g
¥ # An AH -r r 1/C I OOC I quality. 1 OQ $27.50 Wilton Bugs; size 9x12 ft., K M
J Qy| |— —ll each | each I Each In five rich Oriental . $21.50 j[]
[K SpeHul • WASH BENCHES STEP STOOi- IHOMXti BOABDS
I New Brass Beds at $16.95, $18.95, $19.95, and $24.95 s^ d "o Be 4Bc Str ° nK wooden 9 s e c P and°s o tan s r ng
opinion given to Commissioner of
Forestry Conklin by Kmerson Col
lins, deputy attorney general, to-day.
The opinion will govern a number of
question which have arisen in coun
ties where the state owns lands.
H. H. Dreber nan to-day appointed
as justice of the peace for Lower
Macungie township. Lfehigh county.
David P. MrNrnl. I,iiui-aster, und
W. B. Schotleld, Philadelphia, have
mmtISBUKG CMBte TELkXiRAPH!
been appointed second lieutenants in
the Reserve Militia and assigned as
battalion quartermasters and commis
saries.
The Metropolitan Inaurance Com
pany, to-day paid the State Treasurer
$272,132.80 as state tax on business
originating: in Pennsylvania.
Governor ItrumhauKh IH expeeted to
return to the Capitol from North
Carolina to-morrow night or Sun
day.
POLAR MEDAL AWARDKD
SHACKLETON AND PAIITY
B\ Associated Press
London, t'eb. 20.—(8y Post).—King
George has awarded the prized
British Polar medal to Lieutenant Sir
Ernest Shackleton, Lieutenant Frank
Wild and forty-two other members of
the Imperial Trans-Atlantic Expe- i
dition of 1914-16. Lieutenant Wild
was in charge of the party which
was left on Elephant Island for sev
eral months while Lieutenant Shack
leton sought relief.
MONEY IX riIILIPPIN'R POTATOES
Manila, P. I.—Owing to the fact
that an initial outlay of $12.50 in
MARCH , ms.
seed potatoes last year brought a
Filipino farmer In Tayabas province
a return of S6OO, it is expected that
this year will see a bumper potato
crop in that province. The success
ful farmer has just planted thirty
crates of seed potatoes for his next
crop, and his neighbors are begin
ning to emulate his example.
BELL-ANS
Absolutely Removes
Inddgestioa, Druggists
refund money if it fails. 25c
5