F. L.-Kennard, who has had charge of this department for the past four years, will devote all of his time to the supervision of the seed crops grown under contract by the company. Mr. Kennard was formerly connected with the U. S. department of agriculture and with the University of Idaho. Prior to joining the firm, he was county agricultural agent in Whitman county, Washington.

The Washburn & Wilson Seed Company is among the pioneers in the development of the pea industry in the Palouse region, an industry which has meant much towards the production of food products. The company also grows a quality because of the ideal growing of the northwast.

The company has specialized in the production of seed, including the corn, wheat, and other grains, and has also specialized in incubators, poultry supplies, and feeds.

Mr. Wilson, manager of the firm, feels that the present organization will make it possible for the firm to render more valuable service to its trade.

The United States civil service commission announces a post office clerk-carrier examination, to be held on January 19, 1924, for the purpose of establishing an eligible register from which selections may be made to fill vacancies as they may occur in the position of clerk or carrier, post office service.  Moscow, Idaho, salary $1400 per annum. 