Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 273, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 November 1916 — Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Waste of Potatoes Responsible For the High Prices. The potato crop of the United States is said to be about fifty million bushels short of the estimated crop a short time ago. The bureau of crop estimates states that there are about 318,000,000 bushels In the U. S. and that they are waring against the waste of this valuable vegetable and state tbatif the supply is not conserved more generally by the housewife they may have to go without before the next crop. John W. Rush, who went to the border with Co. M and. was discharged last month, intends to make up a box and send to the members of Co. M so that it will reach the boys in time for Thanksgiving. Those desiring to contribute should notify Mr. Rush by Phone %1-J, before Friday, Nov. 24th, and he Wall make arrangements to send the box on that date. Only a few more bags, round, white Minnesota potatoes, SI.BO per ibushel. BOWLES & PARKER. lowa is the first state to introduce a training school for janitors.