With potatoes appearing in the market list in America at 20-cents a pound, an editorial writer for the Kansas City "Star" has become eloquently wrathful, thus "The potato of other days, while' respectable and highly esteemed in its place, never gave evidence of being aspiring. It was, in fact, grovelling and gave the impression of having made rather a hash of its life. Boiled with the jacket on, it had a boarding-house air that was a good deal of a handicap to a career. Baked, it rose somewhat' in the scale and was deemed worthy' to associate with codfish and cream avy. Fried in the French fashion, it had some pretensions to Position in the world. But never! until now, we believe, has the potato boldly asserted its claim to be classed as a hothouse fruit.
"This is a species of Bolshevism that cannot be tolerated. This is a social upheaval that threatens the entire fabric, structure,' and framework of lization _itseif. If this thing spreads the turnip, the parsnip, aye, the carrot even, may rise up and pass themselves off as oranges, pears, and grapes. The potato must be put down. has become a malefactor of great wealth, a combination in restraint of dinner, a trust, a merger, and an octopus. It ought to be mash-
Mowntarx_ climbing is becoming a popular diversion in Japan and the number of climbers increases yearly. This year a number of huts will be built on the mountains of Hakuha, Iwasuke, Komagatake, Akaishi,' Jonen, Yatsugatake and Takausu. Convenience to assist and provide comfort for travellers will also be established. The summits of the range on the frontier between Echigo and Joshu Provinces have never been reached. owing to the lack of facilities and the presence of stinging insects.
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