An Independent ; Farm Magazine Owned and A Edited in Miehlgan ()4 TERRIS: TWO YEARS $1 000 PER YEAR—5 YRS. $2 H V > *""““-:\<«w..“ WM SIS! M. A. C. PRESIDENT R KENYON L. BUTTERFIELD, new president of the Michigan Agricultural College, will have for his assistant at man, who, like himself, was born and raised in Michigan and resigned from the Massachusetts Agricultural College to accept a position at our own col- lege at East Lansing. Dr. Butter- field’s assistant will be Prof. John Phelan, who has directed the short courses at the Massachusetts college and is known as one of the foremost authorities in the country on rural sociology. , Prof. Phelan was born in Homer, Calhoun county, Mich. He graduat— ed from the Western State Normal at Kalamazoo in 1908 and received his master degree from the Univers- ity of Michigan in 1910. Previous to going to Massachusetts he taught mathematics at the Western State Normal school, served as assistant in the department of economics at the University of Michigan, was sec- retary to Dean John 0. Reed of the College of Liberal Arts of the Uni— versity of Michigan and to the late Prof. Henry C. Adams, then statisti- cian of the Interstate Commerce Commission. In 1910 he was appointed acting education at the department of rur- al education at the Western State Normal school, Kalamaioo, and sub- sequently served at the State Norm- al school at Stevens Point, Wis., in charge of the rural education do- partment. I pioneer work in the development of the movement for training teachers for rural schools. There he built up a strong department of rural educa- tion and took an active part in all measures for the improvement of rural schools, was a prominent insti- tute teacher, and a speaker on country life and rural and agricul- tural education in Wisconsin and the northwestern states. Another one of Michigan’s sons comes back home! JUNE 18’]!!! 1.1mm Fm- ERS’ DAY AT M. A. C. DNESDAY, June 18th, has been designated as Livestock Feeders’ Day at Michigan Ag. ricultural College. At this time sev- eral experiments which have been under way for the past six months to a year will be concluded, the re- sults given out, and the animals on exhibit. The forenoon will be de— voted to a trip of inspection about the barns where the animals are on In this position he did. .In‘ , . .p , 86. Work, three mot Texasv'calves m- chxsed lax Nave r, weighing £80 pounds now 'j ,ghing over 950 pounds? will be ‘on display. One lot of these calves host‘hadv Continuous access to a self-feeder in. which at first corn and oats Were offered and later corn alone. In addition, they have received silage and oil meal in the feed bunk, and alfalfa hay. Lot 2 have been fed the same feeds as Lot 1, except that all feeds were hand fed and the amount of grain limited somewhat during the early part of the feeding period.‘ Lot” 3 has been hand fed entirely upon farm raised feed, consisting of corn, oats, silage .and alfalfa hay. The three lots have all dime well. There is, however, considerable difference in the finish and a marked differ- ence in the cost per hundredweight of grains in the three lots. ; The cattle will be valued by ex- pert market men the week proceed- ing June 18th and complete figures on cost of production and grains on each lot will be given out. Eight lots of hen have also been on experimental feed for several months, being fed as follows: Lot I, corn and tankage, free choice in separate compartments of a self— feeder; Lot II. corn and tankage, mixed and fed in the self-feeder; Lot III, two parts rye, one part corn, and tankage, mixed and fed in self—feeder; Lot IV, two parts rye, I an.“ - & years it will serve you. JllllllllfllllIIillllll|l|l|llll|lIllIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllfllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllulllllIllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllm BothMcCormickland mummmuuuumuumnmmmuuuInummmum1muumunluuuummmuummmmunmunnmuuumummmnummmmmumuw . Here are Some of th 1. Outside reel support. Strengthens reel and keeps reel bats parallel to cutter bar at all points. 2. Floating elevator. Makes it possi- bletocutafullswathofheavyor light grain without fear at clogging elevators. Results in increased cutting capacity and eliminates delays. 3.‘ Improved binder and knotter. In- sures every . bundle being perfectly Is Your Old Binder Good for Another Season’s Work? Will it go intotheharvest this seasomandtieallolthebtmdlcs and waste no grain or time? Will it cut the crop with the minimum of labor? Will it give you good service with- out excessive repair expense? If it will do these thingayou don’t need a new binder; but if its performance is doubtful, it is well to remember that a new, improved McCormick or Deering binder gives the best possible service and costs little considering the many Many Improvements in Grain Binder Construction in the Last Twenty Years 4. Tongue truck. Relieves horses of neck weight and conserves their strength. Keeps binder running straight, saving grain and delays. 5. Improved bundle carrier. Works as wellgoingupanddownhillsasonthe f level. Saves grain and time of Shockers. 6. Improved bevel gears and :chains. Eliminates delays and expense on ac- count ol repairs. Fully as important as an improvement that increases capacity. Deering binders ofier youtthe best possible construction, film-“ll? - Wlwmhmnnhmmuuunumhl "limit"!me mnnnmxmnmummmmmmIIImumnmmlmmumnmInnr'unmnmmmlmmmn v highest' grade materials, and long-lived wearing parts. Any McCormick-Deming dealer willpointoutthe aboveimprovementsonthe'binderhehasondisplay.‘ Deedngdealertoreservoyoursu «Internationde Itisw INTERNATIONAL HARvsgln 606 80. Michigan Ave. McCormick—Deeds L "mu-"vwrw‘rrmm summuunuuumuuwumlmuwluuIumunuuuuunumIumuumuuuuuu 8. “AMERICA W ..A_ . Decring. McCormick. , in convenient “Big-Balls.” R COMPANY ine. : TWINE ' ’niixed hurts, a one , V , " mi led in a suit-31’er D'Ii'i- ing the? year ryohas been one of the eapest hog feeds available in Michigan and an dort has been made to dotermine how it could be fed to the best advantage. ‘ 3' Lot VI, VII, and VIII ‘of the ex- perimental hogs have been trough- fed. Lot VI rt :eiving corn and tank- ago mixed and fermented with yeast for thirty-six hours baton feeding. Lot VII has received corn and tankage, mixed, with yeast added just before feeding: Lot VIII. corn and tankage och, mixed and trough-fed. The results with these different lots furnish much valuable informa- tion on the cost of pork production and methods which should be fol- lowed. In experimental horse feeding, two lots of nine horses each doing ordinary farm work have been fed rations consisting of ear corn and alfalfa 1181. against our corn, oats and timothy. This work has been going on since November 1923. The results have been somewhat in fav- or of the alfalfa fed horses. This work has been particularly valuable because of the question so often raised by Michigan farmers with re- spect to alfalfa as a safe and satis- factory feed for work horses. The horses may be seen at the College stables on June 18th with the results of the experiment posted and a. man on hand to explain the details of the work. In addition to this feature, the horses to be exhib- ited by the College at the fairs for the coming season may be seen. A special eflort will be made to have these animals accessable and in presentable condition. It is hoped that horse breeders will make a special eflort to be on hand and for the dinner hour as- semble in a separate group for a basket picnic dinner. Two speak- ers of national reputation have al- ready promised to attend. MICHIGAN GENERAL PROPERTY TAX 001' 0V. GROESBECK has had finan- cial statements compiled which show. that the state tax levy for the fiscal year beginning July 1 next will be $15,000,000 or $1,000,- 000 less than the tax for the pres- ent fiscal year. Michigan will have the smallest general property tax since 1918, when the state levy was but $9,- 108,219. ' With a $15,000,000 levy for the coming year, the rate for $1,000 of assessed valuation will be around $2, which is also the smallest rate in nearly 10 years. It will also mean a reduction of more than $5,- 000,000 in the last four years. Gov. .Groesbeck brought up the question of the-state tax before the a Administrative Board and the mat— ‘ ter was referred to the budget com- mittee. A report will be mud..- Min- in the next two or three weeks. In announcing the reduction of $1,000,000 over the present year, Gov. Groesbeck said: levy of the‘ “The financial condition of the state ' is the best it has been in many years and the property owner should be given the benefit of our healthy condition. This reduction will in no way hamper the mainte- nance of our various state institu- tions. They will have all the money they need." The highway building program will not suifer in any way through ‘ the reduction, the Governor declar- ed. He expects the next Legislature l to enact a sound financial program » for ‘the highway department. And‘ if one does not materialize there - will be a sizable amount available ‘ for highway construction. The State will go into the new .flscal year, July 1, with upwards of $10,000,000 in the treasury, which is something new for the State at i this time of the year. The $16,000,000 tax will be equalized in June and will be col— , looted next December. Under the presentsystem the state must oper- ate, during the first six months of each fiscal year. before the tax mon— g ,__ for the period is forthcoming. '» and March ey and often it is reer before the i‘ofthoz. $10,000.0BO "01' W" "'v Gimw’l ’ i x l x l ‘,I.a¢3q’-'.:‘v.m .ovz, . -, , . i .s . .5, I l, t Z ‘the biggest problems voi..v1. No. 21 u...- Being absolutely independent \ our colulflnnlf are open kg: the o c any an r« mining to the farming busing. .The Only Farm Magazine Owned and Edited in Michigan Mt. Clemens, Mich. -( ’ TWO YEARS fl . " Entered u second-class mat- ter, August 22, 1917 at tho -‘ ~ oat—office at Mt. Clemens, ich.. under act of March 3rd, 1879. Allowing Forestry Through Suitable Taxation Present High General Property Tax Discourages Reforestation in ‘Michigan IME was when Michigan was a leading timber producing state. Now the annual freight bill on lumber shipped into Michigan ex- ceeds $15,000,000. A large amount of our former timber wealth was re- moved ruthlessly, leaving vast areas of cut-over land regarding which no provision was made for reforesta- tion. 0f the state’s 36,787,200 acres the best estimates are, that to-day more than 12,000,000 acres are idle and unproductive. The proper utili- zation of this land constitutes one of confronting Michigan to-day. The question presents itself as to whether we should attempt to farm all of this land or whether it should be redevoted to its original task of timber production and made attrac- tive for recreation purposes. Cer— tainly, we shall all “agree that it should not longer remain idle. In the face of a surplus of most farm products and an alarming shortage of timber we may well conclude that an intelligent program of reforesta- tion should very properly be an im- portant part of any program for the proper development and efiicient utilization of northern Michigan. As Dr. Richard T. Ely, the great economist says, “We are slowly get— ting over the idea that farms must follow forests. Much of the cut—over land is not suited to agriculture and it is a question whether we need ' more farms at the present time. On the other hand,'every consumer of forest products is feeling the con— sequences of the past ravages of our forests. The idle land must be put to work to grow trees”. This thought is carried a step farther by Col. Henry S. Graves who recently said, “We have reached a turning point in American forestry. Then next year or two will determine Whether we will inaugurate a nation- al policy of forestry commensurate with the vast economic and indus- trial interests involved, or will con- tinue ~to lose ground in our eflorts to check forest destruction and to produce new forests as the old timber is cut and used.” The President’s Ideas President Coolidge in his message to Congress last December declared that “Reforestation has an import- ance far above the attention it us- ually receives." In a recent state- ment to the American people, the President says. “American character and American customs are largely the result of the influence which our forest background has exerted upon the nation’s history. Our civiliza- tion is largely dependent upon the‘ unrestricted use of wood. But America’s magnificent timber supply now needs replenishing. About 81,- 000,000 acres of idle forest land should be growing timber crops”. The influence of growing timber extends further than we ordinarily realize. It profoundly affects such factors as climate, rainfall and drain- age and we must remember that the flow of streams and rivers, the pre- servation of birds and other wild life are of great importance—especi- ally the abundance of birds to keep down insect pests. Perhaps of al- most equal importance to us in Mich- igan is the significant part which our forests and their direct and indirect influences have to play in attracting .. thousands of tourists to Michigan every season. ~Mr. P. J. Hoffmaster, Superintendent of State, Parks, is authority for-tho statement that the official count figures show that more than 550,000 individuals visited 22 of Michigan's State parks last ' sea.- son. \ ‘ . devoted to growing trees be- By STANLEY M. POWELL (Musing Correspondent of The Business Farmer.) comes more and more valuable from a fertility standpoint year by year. If our population over becomes so dense that this land is required for intensiVe agriculture it will be found far better than had it been allowed to remain idle’and unproductive in the meantime. Michigan’s Great Problem Are the days of Michigan’s leader- ship in lumber production a thing of the past? Must we relinquish our preeminence in tourist attraction? Are our burnt over and cut over lands to be left idle and unproduc- tive while the general property tax becomes confiscatory and causes the owners to allow their land to revert to the state? The problem is present. It is acute. Over 700,000 acres have re- verted to the state for non—payment of taxes. The rate of such reversion is constantly increasing. We have heard a lot of talk about the depletion of timber reserves and the scarcity of forest products. We cannot help but feel that land which once produced timber will do it again, provided, of course, that fire is kept out. All sorts of reforesta— tion schemes have been advocated by various men who are giving a thought to the future. Among the big problems to be solved are the de- termination of the best methods of natural and artificial forestation and control of the fire menace. But from a practical standpoint, there isn’t much use of discussing ways and means of forestation for Michigan until the general property tax is no longer applied to farm and commercial woodlots. As P. S. Love- joy says, writing in a recent issue of the Country Gentleman: “The general property tax threat- ens the existence of the woodlot. In one way or another this has long been recognised and various states have passed laws intended to correct the difficulty. More woodlot and timberland tax legislation is coming up this winter. Property Tax Not Adapted “The trouble lies in that the gen- eral tax was built for short-time crops—and the woodlot has a long- time crop. As Col. William B. Greeley, Chief of the United States Forest Service puts it. 'The general property tax, applied to growing tim~ her, is as unjust and as unreasonable as it would be to tax a field of wheat every few days during its whole growing season’ ”. Michigan tax officials have agreed with the ideas expressed by Mr. Lode- joy and Col. Greeley. For instance, Mr. O. F. Barnes of the State Tax Commission, testifying at a forestry conference called by the State Con- servation Commission June 27, 1922, declared: “The economic effect of increased taxation upon forest property, such as necessarily results from ad val— orem taxation, is far difierent from the effect of increased taxation upon other forms of real estate. It forces destruction, not development. All taxation must eventually be paid from income. If taxation is increased 7 on non—income city property the own— er can improve the same and thus 'obtain income to meet the increased tax, and in so doing he benefits both himself and the community. 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Of course, there are outcroppings of thin, rough or wornout land. and poorly drained areas in Southern Michigan which are but adopted to timber! . . ‘ - production. . ation is increased upon non-income producing farm lands the owner can put the same under crop and obtain income to meet the increased tax. ation, again benefiting both himself and the community. The owner of forest property, however, when tax- ation increases can only obtain in- come from the property to meet such charges by destroying the property; and the destruction he is thus forced to make is of a character that re’ quires years to replace. Mr. Barnes’ Four Points “I suggest as basic principles of forest taxation: “First: That forest property must not, through ignorance of its char— acter and of the effect of ad valorem taxation upon it be overtaxed. “Second: That taxation be so framed as to enable the investor in forest land to calculate with reason- able certainty his future tax burden p until such time as he can realize in- come from his investment. “Third: That the payment of taXes as far as possible be arranged for a. . time when income may be expected with which to pay the tax. “Fourth: That the interests of the owners of other classes of property and the interests of the political units where forests are located be given proper consideration.” Sentiment to “make the tax fit the crop” was crystallized in the last session of the Michigan State Legis- 4 lature. Several measures were con— sidered. The Meggison-Sargent Bill which provided for a deferred tax on forest growth passed both branches of the Legislature by generous ma- jorities and was regarded by many as one of the most constructive achieve- ments of the past legislative session. However, this law was vetoed by Gov. Groesbeck who declared that it was poorly drafted and that the title of the act did not agree with the body of the measure. Provisions of Vetoed Act Under the terms of this enactment the owner of any timber lands, or lands chiefly valuable for the growth of timber within the state, might apply to the commissioner of agri— culture to have such property set apart for the growth of timber. If, after investigation, the applications were approved by the commissioner of agriculture, the land would there- after be taxed at the rate of five cents per acre annually. After a twenty-five year period the v timber would be subject to cutting, under general control of the commis— sioner of agriculture, who would guard against wasteful methods. At , this time, the owner of the timber ‘ would be assessed a tax equal to twenty-five per cent of the stumpage value of the timber cut, to be paid into the state treasury. There was a provision in the act which would prevent it from work- ing a hardship on any local taxing unit. Section Six of the act pro— vided that, “The state administrative board may, in its discretion, advance to ,the townships in which any forest reserve lands lie, such sums each year out of the general fund of the state as will compensate them for. the amount of taxes which would be - collected from such forest reserve lands had they not been registered”. It is certainly not the purpose of this article to go into the details of any specific measures, but merely to discuss the general principles which". should underlie any constructive and equitable forest tax legislation. Th .._. g. .— ma-.. .. .n importance of this matter ~ to northern poxtion of the state,"‘ hardly be estimated, although it evident that its possibilities are very great. During the past few years; (Continued on Page 23) ’ i " A Hardigan Variety, Bred by M. A. C., Is Better Hay Producer for ' farmers of Michigan are be- ginning to,rea1ize the value of the alfalfa crop. The seed they Farmers need to know that there are alfalfas that grow all winter in heirnative climates and always die t they must stop growing during the winter. These are valuable crops where they belong but are Then there Michigan only in mild winters. We cannot depend upon such seed and therefore must avoid it. Alfalfa is not a native American - plant, but has been introduced from Europe, and usually from southern Europe, where the climate is not severe. These types of alfalfa were introduced into Mexico and have ,f drifted into Southwestern United States. We want none of these a1- 2 r falfas for Michigan conditions. ‘ These are the common alfalfas. However in northern Europe ‘ there are some alfalfas that origin- 5 ate from crosses, between common or southern types, and an extremely ‘ hardy yellow flowered but poor hay producing type from Siberia. Out of these crosses have originated by selection some good hay producers that have retained the hardiness of the Siberian parent to a greater or less degree, but need further selec— tion. A man by the name of Grimm brought some of that alfalfa with him when he moved into Minnesota. No doubt there were several such men who settled in the Northwest. As they Were pioneers, they were unable to find alfalfa seed on the market and must produce their own seed, from such plants as survived their conditions. Each time that a new crop was produced nature had therefore selected plants that were more and more hardy. Thus, for example, the Grimm alfalfa became selected year by year until it has be— come a success for Minnesota clim— ate and conditions. The alfalfas of this class are known as variegated alfalfas, because the flowers contain some yellows, greens, and blues, showing that they come from ‘ crosses between the common purple Farmers Hurt Market'By Storing Beans At Elevators 3..., I,» .4. n... flowered types and the yellow flow- ered Siberian alfalfa. These are occurs to us that a survey by ITyour paper to ascertain direct from growers the quantity of beans held by farmers in storage I. with elevators might disclose One of the reasons for the present condi- tion of Michigan bean market prices. _ One shipper in the state 111 a gen- eral letter to their brokers in early March stated, “That many single elevators are carrying from eight to Las high as twenty cars for the ac- ! count of the farmer and they would ? they state, judge that easily 70 per cent of the beans left in Michigan are owned by the grOWers. In another paragraph “They would make no ’ attempt at that time to estimate the quantity of beans left in Michigan, ' no quesion but what there is ample stock to take care of the demand between now and new crop." Would you consider that informa— .tion broadcasted to the markets of "the country favorable to the grower ‘ of beans if 70 per cent of the beans . owned ' to the grower. ; some what of a repetition year. if we are correctly in Michigan then belonged The bean situation this spring is of last [Some Michigan dealers, who informed have been more interested in bearing the market than in real salesmenship to get a decent price for beans. We can see where short selling of large uantities of farmer—stored beans uld be a strong temptation to the on seller to pound prices doWn. We know that during the excell- t sleighing in February prices at t time were not satisfactory to e; majority; of the farmers and a t manytpea’ns were hauled ‘to ers. and placed in storage with Any Other, Variety of Alfalfa Seed By, FRANK A. SPRAGG Assistant Professor of Farm Crops, M. A. C. This is a. piece of hardy variegated alfalfa that was sown at the rate of five pounds of seed to the acre in 1908 at M. A. C. This piece continued to produce hay from that time until it was plowed up in the fall of 1915, at an aVerage of 5.5 tons of hay per acre per year. the alfalfas to which we must look, and upon which the Michigan alfal— fa industry must depend. When America came to be better settled and our railroads connected us with the world trade, a new prob— lem arose. Alfalfa seed came to be on a world market, and seedsmen could obtain larger quantities of seed from southern climates, than they could from northern climates. In fact our Northwest needed its seeds and sold but little to the gen- eral trade. As the experiment sta— tions had not told them differently, it was only natural that seedsmen should throw alfalfa seed from all sources together in large bins before recleaning. Then when the seeds were largely removed, the alfalfa seed was well mixed. This is the kind of alfalfa seed that has discouraged so many Mich— igan farmers. They have planted a mixture of alfalfa seed from various sources and although they had a good stand of alfalfa the first year, the first winter killed most of it and only a thin stand remained. This was because only a small portion of that seed came from northern clim- ates, and this small portion produc— ed plants that stood the winter in Michigan. If the seed had come entirely from warm climates the chances are that no alfalfa would have been left in the spring. About twenty years ago, M. A. C. began to realize the existence of Grimm alfalfa and when, much more recently, reliable sources of Grimm seed came to be drawn upon, the alfalfa crop began to find a real place in Michigan agriculture. Prev— ious to that time M. A. C. as well as farmers in general had tried the ex— isting commercial sorts and reported that"‘alfalfa” was not to be depend- ed upon in our climate. Let us note that the present success of alfalfa under our conditions depends upon somebody’s selection of hardy sorts that will succeed under these condi— tions. We cannot continue to ac— cept common commercial seed, and those who force it upon us, rob us By ART GOULET HIS is the article we referred to on the first market page of our May 24th issue. In this article Mr. Goulet points out. the evil of farmers storing their beans at the elevators for future sale, and places a good share of the blame for the present low price upon the Shoulders of the farmers who stored their beans with the dealers. We would like to know the amount of beans stored at Michigan elevators at present by farmers for future sale and would appreciate it very lnuch if you would clip, fill out and mail to us the coupon below. Your name will be kept confidential. the thought that the market would be better with the approaching planting time, when the farmer would be too busy planting his crop to haul beans to take advantage of a better market and by having beans on storage in the elevators all that it would be necessary for the farmer to do would be to phone the elevator to send him a check for the beans when the prices met with his approval. We are sure that you can see that the elevator who sold short stored beans would not be interested in an advancing market, and a survey through the columns of your paper with a coupon attached asking the farmer to report to you the amount of beans stored at the elevator at the present time remaining unsold might be compared with the fall state crop report also the Michigan bean jobbers association report of inspected shipments and disclose quite accurately whether stored beans are still in elevators or ship— ped out. PLEASE CLIP, FILL OUT Michigan Business Farmer, Mt. Clemens, Michigan. AND EMAIL THIS COUPON I have .......... .. bushels of beans stored with .............................. .. of ............................ .. My 1923 acreage was .................. .. acres. My 1924 acreage is. .................. .. acres. NAME , .................................................................... .. P. O ................................................... .. Michigan than of ourchances for success. Alfalfa will become a Michigan crop when we plant seed that has been grown in Michigan from plants that have stood our climateand our condi- tions. Until then we must depend upon getting seed from northern sources. The introduction of reliable sources of Grimm in quantities was started by 'the Michigan Crop Im- provement Association, and has since been taken over by the Seed Department of the Michigan State Farm Bureau. However, Michigan is producing seed. Some forty years ago, a Frenchman settled in M o n r 0 6 county, Michigan. He like Grimm was a pioneer, and after he had sown the seed he brought with him, he had to produce seed if he contin— ued planting alfalfa. He succeeded in planting seed and his friends and neighbors have succeeded until in 1922 seventeen car loads of alfalfa seed were known to have come from Monroe county. The past year (1923) was a poor seed year and they have produced little more than they needed at home. This may be the largest source of Michigan grown seed, but one does not need to look far to find stray alfalfa plants in farmers lawns, that we are told have been there for twenty or twenty—five years, and in the heavi- est of June grass sods. Tell me that June grass cuts out alfalfa, and I will tell you, you are talking about alfalfas that are not suited to Mich- igan conditions. If an alfalfa plant has been frozen out, or has suc- cumbed to disease and died, we need not to blame June grass if it takes the alfalfa’s 'place. One usually finds, that the stray alfalfas to be found in June grass sods produce seed. It is such a1— falfas as these that need to be in- creased because these are the sorts that can be depended upon to pro- duce desirable offspring. It ap- pears that alfalfa, as ‘well as corn, needs to have a thin stand if it is to be relied upon to produce seed. The sun and air must get through the branches, and the conditions should be somewhat dry, at least at blooming time. Some farmers have succeeded in producing a crop of (Continued on page 21) For Future Sale We appreciate that you do not reach every bean grower in the state but the very large number that you do reach would give you, valuable information for an article to be used later to show the farmers when they store beans with the dealer who sells short that the farmer is placing himself in a posi- tion to be double-crossed. 'The short seller to protect his own interest must of necessity find all of the bear market factors that he can muster together and dissem- inate that information over as wide a territory as possible to become ef- fective in best serving his own in— terests. In the dissemination of that bear information to buyers who are only ordinary human beings like the rest of us and like to receive in- formation that we can buy at low prices and that prices will be lower if we wait, with the result that buy- ers hold off and their very act in holding off helps depress the mar— ket and the properly trained buyer reasons that if the large shippers feel weak on the market situation shopping around will find someone who will be willing to lower the price possibly 50 under the bear quotations that have been received. It is surprising how fast that in— formation will travel in all .of the larger markets. Let one buyer get a car of beans at a reduced price and immediately every broker in that market knows about it and wires his shipper to meet it or bet— ter it with the result that the short seller is accomplishing his purpose in lowering prices figuring the ps3“ » chological sheet will discourage the further holding attitude Dig, the " (Continued on page 17) ~"'.~'"~‘W" a. gw‘xww ~ .. If VAgriculture of California, about the foot and mouth many. It is over 400 years old, being disease situation in that state. Dr. Houck hasicharge of made in the 16th Century, and stands ‘the_forces tryingto wipe out the disease; U. S. TAKES CHARGE OF (‘ATTLE EPIDEMIC.—— Dr. U. G. Houck (left) of the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, ‘is conferring with Geo. H. Ilecke, director of Dept. of found at the University of Rostoek, Ger— GERDIANY HAS LARGEST BOOK.— ‘taller than the average height man. Is THIS THE LARGEST (‘AT IN THE The largest book in the world can be lbs. Nellie Harrington, of Goffstown, New Hampshire, \" ORLI) ‘.’—- declares her pet is the largest cat in the world, and we are willing to acknowledge that no doubt she is right. It is a maltose and white, weighs sixty pounds and is just three feet in circumference. FROBI POORIIOUSE T0 PLENTY.—Mrs. Peter Fenster, aged 72, living for the past year at Cam- bridge, Mass. Almshouse, has been notified that she is one of the heirs to an $8,000,000 fortune left by distant relatives. Mrs. Fenster will return to Eng- land, the land of her birth, to live the rest of her life in ease. TO OPEN “JAZZLESS” UNIVERSITY.—John E. Brown, known throughout the U. S. as an evan- gelist, with over 200,000 converts to his credit, has practically purchased the entire town of Sulphur Springs, Ark. where he will build his own univers— ity which is to be “jazzless”. He will interest students in the great out of doors. (( YYYYtll‘ NE‘V INVENTION 0F INSOMNIA )lASK.—-—This is the latest in inventions, an insomnia mask, the work of Niels Aason, known as the “ ‘Idison of Nor- way” who is now in this country. The warm breath of the mouth goes to the eyes and in a very short time the wearer is asleep. Now what we want to know is how you ever wake up. LOOKING FOR A IIUSBAND.—Miss Alyce McCormick, of Nebraska, is in New York with of Love” it is necessary to have, a robe of gold. A RATHER COSTLY COSTU)IE.—In the stage play “Flame A robe was FINDS (‘I'RE FOR I‘YORRIIEA.-——Dr. Har- old Leith Box, DDS, young (‘anadian dental her father, a. battalion-head in the Volunteers made of 22 Kt. gold, overlaid with silk. In between per- scientist of the Royal (‘ollege of Dental, Sur- Of America, looking for a husband. She says formunces the robe is taken by armed guards in an armored gcous, Toronto I’lliversity. declares he has he must be a Mason, pass a. test of ps cholo- truck to a New York bank where it is placed in a. deposit found a method for curing that dreaded disease gists, and finally, get her consent. 4;. a. \Vhen the USS Constellation was built in Baltimore MODEL OF ANIERICA'S OLDEST FIGHTING SHIP.— vault until needed for the next show. . CHINESE BALL PLAY— , MIL, 127 ER.——Kai Kee plays second years ago. she was considered a. wonder with her 20 guns base for the 'Yale Varsity which went through the wars of 1812 with distinction. This nine. and holds down his model belongs to former British Admiral William Owen. of the teeth, l’yorrhea. HERE’S A NE‘V IDEA FOR BOOTLEGGERS.—Thls boot- legger's automobile was captured in “'ashington, l). 0., and when examined was found to have apparatus which would throw out a. heavy smoke screen it a pursuing car of the pro— position in big league style. hibition department got too close. (Copyright, Keystone View Co.) .' .3 x 0m _ . ’ NE day I picked up aflpaperq-in which. it told about culling chickens. The idea struckme at once that here was a good one. I packed up and pulled out for Iowa, my old stamping ground. I had been in such good health that there wasn’t very much danger of anyone recognizing me, so I went into a section I had worked many years before. Most of the people Were new anyway, as all of the old- timers had gone west. I bargained 1or an old Ford and bought a chick- en coop, started out and announced that I was a culling expert. I would look over the flock for half a cent a bird and take out those hens that were non-producers. Every one had the "bug," I found, so I had no trouble in work- ing my scheme. Instead of picking out the poor chickens as the non- layers, I managed to select some of the best birds in the flock, and after my work was done I would bargain for the poultry. Business went good for several“ weeks till a county agent got wise to my deal and it was all off. I drove over to Illinois and the scheme worked a while, but I wasn’t what I used to be. ‘One day, a fellow who saw me with a flat tire on my auto asked me if I would be interested in a tire selling deal. I was pretty blue that day, but he did me more good than medicine. After I had dinner with him, we got down to business and soon we were all set. Here was our latest game, and a good one, too: My new partner, Mr. Henry Young, had been working in a tire factory in Ohio. He had found out that the big tire companies put out a lot of “seconds” that could be got pretty cheap. He had a small amount of capital and I had an equal amount, so we went into business. Our game was to sell these tires as bargains. So we picked a small city in Illinois and opened up the Damon City Tire Company. We managed to sell a few good cord tires to the leading business men of the city at prices which cost us money to put them out. We put extra good tires on about ten of the best cars in town, and frequently Young, who worked the city, would walk up to a doctor or lawyer who was using our tires, examine a tire on the car and remark that the tire seemed to be wearing out pretty fast. 01'. course the man thought the tire was all right, but Young would send the fellow down to the Shop and replace the tire free of charge. As a result, it wasn't long before we had the reputation in that town of being the best tire dealers in existence, and that saved us when we finally did get in bad, thanks to Young. We started a big mail campaign offering tires at unusual prices. We got a lot of suckers who bit pretty hard. We offered a free tire with every three the money was sent in advance for, and the way those checks came in was a fright. We sent out the cheap tires made by the same companies that made the best tires, and of course some of the gang kicked. We did refund some money, but we were not called on many times, and we got by, by keeping as many people quiet as we had to. That year we sure coined the money. I felt like my old self again, and made plans to salt down some of my earnings so I could retire. After the second year was nearly over, one of our customers started a big row. He claimed that we had been defrauding the public, and got a farm paper behind him. Then two other farm papers started the troub— le all over again, and we just could- n’t quiet that fellow down. Young took him down some good tires, but the old fellow was on his ear and wouldn’t shut up. We had just started a big advertising campaign for the summer’s business, and his holler sure hurt. He got the farm papers to looking over our stuff and they soon found out that we were gassing off the cheap second grade res for which we were supposedly taking money for good ones. One of the papers over in Iowa got us investigated by the postofllce ofilcials, and I sure was scared. Young. he was clever, tho. When our trial came 'up, he hauls into court as witnessess all the doctors and lawyers in our town, and they 'cinehed our case. Young admitted ‘ was getting back into form. DEXTER, whohasbeenrecountinghislifeoffaking,has ‘ reachedtheplacewherehefindsthitevenroseshavethorm.ms minwhdchheeookmmy begutoumehhnmblamdhlhelutm, mmmmmm E 3, ES 39. a: that he made a few mistakes, but he claimed that it was the fault of our big business, and when our at- torney brought all these men of im- portance on the witness stand to tell the jury how square we had treated them with our “cheap” tires, that other gang didn’t have a chance. The judge was so sure we were honest, he took the case away from the fury and ordered an acquittal. We eventually closed out, but be- fore we did, we ran a big sale. We announced t h a t with every ten- stuff, and there wasn’thalf the risk. With a big deal, every one plays safe and looks before he leaps, but with the small stuff, they bite and look later. A little later I was up in Canada and a fellow pulled a good joke on me. He handed me a jug one day and says: “Friend, here’s a gallon of Old Rye for you." I opened the jug, and sure enough he was right. Some of the nicest seed rye poured cut. That set me thinking. A lot of fellows dough inthe states were dollar order re- ceived by the first of the month, we would put .in a set of chains free F'Mnt" I am an enthusiastic render of the M. B. F. with its diflerent de- partments and “Forty Years of included which gives 3 good example of what is transpir- thirsty as long as prohibition w a s in effect. 41's“ down that night and wrote a let- t e r . It stated that four quarts be had from Gen- ada for $10 if the Eggs nviith_ in; every day of which I have been d y a victim a couple of times, but will or er we would watch my steps closer in the fut- give a set of tools amp—3, w,, pm, men, and the chains. Well, that free stuff b r o u g h t them. We sent out tires and sent a note saying the order for the tools and chains was being sent to a fac- tory for delivery, and the old game worked and we disposed of our tires, got our money, pulled out and let the gang worry about the chains and tools. ‘ I was felling line, and felt as if I I came to the conclusion that it was easier to sting the public on small deals than it was to swing the promotion coupon was used. I explained as it was Canadian mail it yes not sub- ject to inspection. I then wrote to Kansas City for a mailing list and soon had a long list of prospects. The addressing of the letters took some time, but I enjoyed the work and soon the money and checks and orders came back. That’s once I act- ually delivered what I claimed I would. and I sent each one his rye nicely packed. The papers spoiled my game a few weeks later, telling how some smart guy cleaned out a } P“ ,y 9@\ hank?“ Young would send the fellow down to the shop and replace the tire freeof charge. . ‘ agreed to send ten pounds of sugar» . I filled about fill! those of real rye could. _, m. . ‘ u) ' with;g’roce'ries....lw ' f om: “0' ed grocer! free with every order. I arranged with a , ' company to till the orders, but dn't tell them about the sugar. Out of 8,000 cards mail- ed I got replies from user 3,000. but didn't send the sugar. lttook about $1,000 to get the orders filled and I had the foresight to send another $1,000 to my bank account back in New York for safe beeping. - One day a fellow with e police- men in tow steps into my olce. He immediately asks for his sugar, and I tried to tell him it would be com- ing in 0. short time. “Bey!” he shouts, “I'm wise to the game, you ain't got no sugar." Then he tells the cop to take me to the station. He had a John Doe warrant for me on a fraud deal, and I was scared. But a tell of bills. fixed things. Took most of it to get my release on a cash bond, but when I got out- it didn't take «me long to jump town and head for Chicago. I was all in and finally landed in a hospital and stayed there for a long time. I couldn't stand shocks like that any more, and I Was set- ting so afraid I hated to walk down the street for fear someone would grab me. Nerves are bad things when they start to perform. I need- ed a rest, and had about encugh money left to get back to New York state where my aunt was still living. That town had the idea that I was a capitalist “out wes " some place. Aunt was glad to‘see me, and as she needed someone to look after things, I decided to stick around and rest up for a while. (Another cemplete chapter in June 21st issue.) aMICHIGAN CROPS: GET INOOUIJATION FROM M. A. C. I would like to know if I can get inoculation from the M. A. C. and . if so how much does it cost and is there a diflerent inoculation for each variety of clever? Is it ad- visable to inoculate field beans and if so do they have inoculation for beans at the college?—A. S. V., Pigeon, Mich. HE Bacteriological Laboratory at M. A. C. furnishes at cost inocu- lation for the various legumes. There are various kinds .of legume bacteria, and, consequently, we have to know the crop being planted in order to furnish the right kind of in— oculation. There is one strain of organism that inoculates alfalfa and sweet clover, and another strain in- oculates the common clovers such as red, alsike, mammoth, and white. There are also special strains for beans, peas, cowpeas, and soy beans. We feel it is desirable to inocu- late field beans and all legumes in fact unless the farmer is confident that the field to be planted already contains the proper organism. If the field has produced a crop of the same legume within the past four years with a good nodule produc- tion, he may be fairly sure that the field still contains the bacteria in question. But if there is any doubt, it is desirable to inoculate. One culture costs twenty-five cents and treats a. bushel of seed. Orders and inquiries should be ad— dressed to the Bacteriological Lab- oratory, Michigan Agricultural Col- lege, East Lansing, Michigan—R. M. Snyder, Res. Assoc. in Bacteri- ology, M. A. C. APPLY non) PHOSPHATE I have a piece of ground which I wish to seed to alfalfa or clover. The soil is a good gravel sand loam but has been croped several times. It is good clover land as I have an eight acre lot in alfalfa, same kind of soil.——-W. B., Biteley, Mich. F you have grown good crops of clever and alfalfa on this land it is my judgement you could not increase your yield, by use of lime. The use of acid phosphate at the rate of approximately». 250 pounds per acre would probably be, the most economical fertiliser ,you could use. —-G. M. Grantham,ynese_arch .s .._,_" w. ‘ Qua-#55:. q located along the highway. , party you have in mind is peddling Fara-mean ace Burs A clear-Ina Department for farmers' ever < . .. “arable- .Pms- :me flirts".- ms: m I int: or r nests for Informat on a roses 0 s o a on . e ghoomlpmqulrlea malt be accompanied by full name and address. name not used If so requested.) «i1. NEED NOT GET STATE LICENSE Do I need a license to take orders and sell binder twine and fire ex- tinguishers? If so where do I get it and what does it cost?—-—C. W., Sand Lake, Michigan. ’ N reply will adivse you that a per-- I son does not need a state license to take orders and sell binder twine and fire extinguishers. If a per- son intends to sell villages and c1t1es he may begrequired to secure a local license. That would depend on the ordinances in the various cities and villages in which he might work.— Clare Retan, Deputy Attorney Gen- eral. PROCEED AGAINST ENDORSEBS I am a reader of the M. B. F. and find it one of my best papers. I am pleased with the questions and an- swers to same. It is a great help to its readers. I have a question which I do not understand. A had an auction three years ago, B pur- chased team and tools to the amount of $400.” B has paid no in- terest. B has 40 acres which is in his wife’s name but B signed his name to note and how can this note be collected?—C. M., Grand Ledge, Mich. 0U could proceed against the indorsers to B’s note and try ‘ to collect from them, or you could bring suit against B on the note and levy on any property which he has in his owu name, or garn— ishee his wages if he is working.— Asst. Legal Editor. MAIHNG CIDER VINEGAR Is there any law against a farmer making sweet cider for home use? Can he make vinegar for home use? Would he have to have a permit if he operated a cider press and did custom work? Thanking you for your help, I am, An Interested Reader, Mason, Mich. EDERAL Regulations No. 60, re— vised March, 1924, Section 610, provide that any person may manufacture non-intoxicating cider exclusively for home use, eith- er at home or at a custom mill, without permit. The same section provides that vinegar for exclusive home use may be manufactured from cider and other fruit juices, without permit. Also the juice made for home use which has fer- mented a is not required for home ,vinegar may be sold to a vinegar manufacturer, who has a permit. Section 618 provides that neither permit nor bond is required for op- erating a custom cider mill if cider is removed immediately after press- ing; that cider taken as toll may be sold for immediate removal or may be removed to the home of the pro- prietor of the mill. Sections 630 and 631 provide that pasteurized sweet cider in closed sterile containers, and preserved cider and cider vinegar may be man- ufactured in a commercial way and placed on the market for sale, by obtaining a permit. CANNOT RAFFLE OFF AUTO- MOBILE Is a person allowed to raffle off a car or any other implements; also is a person allowed to sell ice cream and lemonade along a country road without a license; if not, how much are the licenses and where can you get them?—E. G., Hale, Mich. is undoubtedly a technical viola- tion of the statute prohibiting games of chance to rafile off an automobile or other property. Any game whereby a person has an op-‘ portunity of securing more than the value of his money or where there is an opportunity to get no return for the oney paid falls within the definitio of a game of chance and ‘is prohibited by statute. We are not sure from your sec- ond question whether or not you have in mind the person peddling ice cream and lemonade along the country road or whether you mean the person is selling ice—cream and lemonade from a stand permanfentlly I t e ice-cream, he would undoubtedly fall -within the provisions of the Hawkers and Peddlers Act and would be required to, seture a lic- ense from the state treasurer. The license fee provided for hawkers and peddlers is five dollars if‘person intends to travel on foot; if he trav- els with one horse, twenty dollars; if traveling with more than one horse, forty dollars. This is an old Act and no provision is made in it for traveling by motor vehicle. No license is required for maintaining a stand to sell lemonade and ice- cream along a public highway. A person would be prohibited, how- ever, from maintaining one on a trunk line highway, except on priv— ate land.—-Clare Retan, Deputy At-_ torney General. IS BANK ACCOUNT HELD JOINTLY? Would you please answer these questions in your paper? dies, leaving no will, what share will his wife get", if she has two small children? We have a farm and a little money also, would all the per- sonal property go to the wife? If you have money in the bank in the name of Mr. or Mrs. would the money all go to the wife at death of hus- band? If the wife only gets one- third of property, what is she allowed to care for the children? Or does she have to care for them until of age out of her share? I want my husband to make some kind of a will but he says if he died all of the personal property and the money what we have in the bank and one— third of the farm would go to me, and I could keep the farm until the children were of age to support them. Is this true? Our farm was willed to my husband by his father, he hav- £6 ence.” Fisk Cords are the best tires that one of the oldest and largest manufacturers can produce. Their finer quality gives them the strength and toughness that makes pos- sible this extra long, reliable service. It really costs less to use Fisk Cords. If a man' I success depends entirely upon the tires I sell and l recom- m e n d F i s k Cor ds wi th the confidence t h a t c o m e s from expe ri- ing to pay out his brothers’ and sisters share at'his mother’s death, and he still has the old deed what his father had. Is this deed good or should he have a new one made in his name? Would his brothers have any claim on farm if he didn’t have a new one made? He has paid them their share. These are quite a few questions but I sure will be very thankful if you will answer them. Don’t use my name when you put this in paper.——Reader, Romeo, Michigan. F the money is properly deposited in the bank as a joint account of the husband and wife, the sur— vivor would be entitled to the entire amount upon the death of the other. After certain allowances to the widow, of furniture, wearing apparel, etc., and for her support during the settlement of the estate, she would be entitled to one-third of the real personal estate and the children would be entitled to the other two- thirds. Your husband would have good title to the land willed to him by his father, provided the will has been properly probated. You should consult your probate judge about this matter.—Asst. Legal Editor. NO WRITTEN CONTRACT NEEDED Has the clerk of a township any right to pay any money out of road funds on road jobs where no con- tract has been drawn and signed and what is the penalty for so do- ing?——-C. T., Lake, Michigan. T is not necessary to enter into written contracts for road im- provements, unless the amount involved is more than $500.00. See Section 4473 of the Compiled Laws of 1915.—H. Victor Spike, Assist— ant Attorney General. HOME NOT EXEMPT FROM TAXATION Is the home of a Widow of a civil war veteran exempt from taxes? My first husband was a civil war voter-P an and after his death I married again and my second husband died.’ I have been told my home is exempt from taxation. Please tell me if that” Pleasant. ' N reply thereto, will say that in I accordance with the former rul- is so.—Mrs. L. D., Mt. ings of this Department, your, , question should be answered in the, torney General. ALWAYS HAVE ABSTRACTS EXAMINED Enclosed please find check for my renewal of your valuable paper; also self addressed envelope and would like to know what the laws govprn- ' ing abstract offices are if any. Won- der why they are not kept in court house with other records and not by individuals to take advantage of.—P. K., Hastings, Michigan. OMPANIES are authorized to make abstracts of title, and keep them up to date. Abstracts should always be examined by a lawyer or other competent person before relying on them.—Asst. Legal Editor. OPERATE GROCERY STORE WITHOUT LICENSE Could you tell me what it costs ' to secure a grocer’s license for a small store?—Mrs. R., Leslie, Mich. HERE is no state license requir- ed to operate a grocery store unless the owner should be What is known as a transient mer- chant under the provisions of Sec- tion 7001 of the Compiled Laws of 1915. That Section defines a tran- sient merchant as a person Who is engaged in a temporary business at wholesale or retail in any township, city or village and who is using or occupying any building or room temporarily for the exhibition and sale of such merchandise. The fee for license under this act is stated in Section 7002.~Clare Retan, Dep— uty Attorney General. A_ U - negative—Clare Retan, Deputy At. ; . . d, a; v 4 \" ‘ ' sh“. \ d 1.5!..- .- «7 {l I \ l .1 z 1“ i I .ul/f‘. f I ’ L t W o t s as “1/, h\l A \\ I i :11 Kernel W \ 4: t5 . ill"? 53,, iyge "\Iil . ,3 Your grain crop is neversub- [m 2'14 iected to heavy waste when “9’ .3"? thrashed with a 4 in! in) , M “’ Ml .\ / \l‘ . a] Specs .3 “No grain in the strawpile— 1,0 result of Red River Special IV ‘1’ threshing, as attested by thou- QM -‘:’ sandsot signed reportstrornall \‘Al ‘V sections where grain is grown. wt d Save the grain and time wasted b \l, / other methods—it will pay your three 71 bill. “Wait for the Red River Special" ‘H If should be your policy—it will certanly ‘w save you money. ‘1', ‘l’ The Big Cylinder and the famous vi, "Man Behind the Gun” first tackle y . the work and go ri ht along under 3/ \ :I fifitioggatf wloul stop other :1: \V; N ' . t e gran ls separ e l' :igh‘teht the glinder. Then the Beet- ii ins Shakers secure the rest. ‘ v You cannot make a mistake in buy- VI '\ l,‘ ' or hiring a Red River Specral. J, ‘t V rite for circulars oi the full line—- ’ there’s a Small Red River Special for l \ l I smell jobs. “I, Nichols & Shepard Co. :1” ', ' (In Continuous Business Since 1848) a. .‘ l l' Builders exclusively of Red River Spe- ‘l I i V cialThreshers,Wind Slackers,Feeders, “U Steam and Oil-Gas Traction Engines. v’. Battle Creek, Michigan .9: . \n‘ l. :4 ’11 ‘Q \ c l ' ’ s » z e. mourns.“ diam/(gr; : ’I/I [2’71 \\_\\\\‘:~-.-_ .l . '1 all in the bins” is the invariable it: ’ SAVE M 0N Eyggguxiiih , dxtyyeam' dependable 1 service. Thousands of them ’3, 5' z 9 5 52 i 3 a ,\ Working parts encased; adjustable 1" ‘ direct stroke; broad ball-bearing turntable. All made in our own factory—hence low price, high ty. The Manvel saves you money. Write forfrce book ibis: our wood and steel mills, towers, tanks. etc. “amuse Tank I Silo Cog Dept?“ Kahunth Use HOOSIEB TILE for per- manent buildings W for farm or city, dwellings, store rooms, 3111868, foundation and basement walls, 03 barns. barns, ” houses, etc. Combines beauty urabl ty economy. Smooth Glaze or Mist Face finish. Estimata free. Buy now for spring building. Save time an money. Hoosier Bldg. TI 0. d l & Sllo 00., Dept. NIB-11. Albany. Ind.' I A gents Wanted! ’Men with cars to cover R. F. D. Routes selling subscriptions to Michigan Business Farmer Liberal Salary and Ex- penses. Make Big Money this Summer at this pleasant, congenial work. Address Circulation Manager Mt. Clemens, Michigan FAILS 'ro AGREE Wrrn MR. LITTLE O the Editorz—I read with con- T siderable interest the bean art- icle in last week’s issue of your paper, by E. A. Little. My interpre- tation of that article is that it comes from a dealer who sold short beans rather than a survey of a magazine publisher who has carfully analyzed conditions. It you will permit the suggestion, I would inquire of Mr. Little, by whom a part of that article was writ- ten, from what sources he obtains his information. The encouragement given in that~ article for the planting of a large acreage again this year, and if the farmer accepted those recommenda- tions and a large acreage was planted, it would furnish just the right kind of ammunition for pres- cut short sellers to tell the buyer that there Will be plenty of old beans all summer at cheap prices, or until the new crop is harvested. They could also point to the acreage plant- ed this year as being enormous, in support of their low price conten- tions, with the result that short sell- ers would repeat this year’s opera- tions. A continuation of present low prices will discourage the farmer holder of beans and he will sell out shortly after planting time at prices probably lower than the present, playing directly into the hands of the short sellers of storage beans. If there is a large acreage of beans planted again this year, and the farmer stores any beans with eleva— tors who sell short, he is going to get stung again. The stored beans were responsible for heavy losses to many farmers the last two years. Why should he take another chance? Here is another angle to the stor- age situation and a plausible reason for an elevator owner to encourage and even solicit storage beans, free of storage, free of insurance, and free of shrinkage—~particu1arly the eleva- tor owner who was financiallv weak and he had borrowed his limit from the bank. By getting farmers to store beans and selling them short, he is supplying his business with ad- ditional capital, without interest, that he could not otherwise obtain. Everything goes well provided the market stays down or goes lower, and in the meantime he figures he has it all over his competitors—he can pay more and sell cheaper. But, suppose that some elevator (always keeping in mind he is financially weak) finds that for some reason beyond his control, the market ad- vances, suppose a dollar a hundred- weight, and he had ten cars sold short, and 3. $4,000.00 loss looking him square in the eyes! How would the stored bean farmer come out? Who would eventually swallow the 10ss?-—Art Goulet, Mid- land, Mich. RETROSPECTION AVE $16,000.00 and lose $3,200,- 000.00. Any school boy who has the first lesson of arithmetic mastered can prove it for you if you will give him the example—briefly the proposition is this. Had Michigan come through on the Advertising Campaign our market would have been sustained at levels prevailing at the November basis, namely, $5.50 to $5.75, which 15 1c a pound over the present level, or $400.00 car lower price than pre- vailed when the Advertising Cam- paign was kicked over. No one dis- putes that Michigan will ship 8000 cars beans on this crop—so 400 times 8000 gives the sum of 3,200,- 000. Viewing the problem from another angle—Michigan's share at $16,000 would have been $2.00 a. car, making a total of $32,000.00. Had it been decided to go no further than the minimum of $16,000.00—there would remain in the Michigan Trees- nry a balarme of $10,000.00 to be used later—an under the St. Louis conference the assessment was to be about $4.00 car based on 400 bags to a car, or a total of $32,000. In. analysing the of the spokesman for the opponents, when the plan alts having been adopted was again up tor enumeration, we word “Willing'to pay five cents a. bag for the beans We buy to be used in advertising ,Mlchigan beans.” The rest of the country said “well fellows If you want to play a lone hand, go to it." Now at So a bag a fund of $160,- 000 would have been raised to adver- tlse Michigan’s Beans alone—and, of course, every section in the country would have benefited even though Michigan pald the entire bill alone. However, the opponents did nothing to go through with what they termed a sound policy—es against the St. Louis committee’s plan, which they called unsound. . ‘Today we all know what a lifeless, stagnant, unprofitable season the bean men endured with a steady de- clinlng market—and nothing has been done by the opponents to rem- edy this condition, which is clearly their responsibility. I recommend that those interested should read from pages 35 to 51 of the report of the Michigan Bean Jobber’s Association meeting at De- troit in September 1923. A careful study of this report will help you recognize quickly in the future the stalled automobiles in the road, which look perfectly good from the rear but are experiencing engine trouble. Don’t wait in line in the future for them to start but pull out and around them with the progres- sive, constructive crowd and let the obstructors stay where they are—— they will soon follow. I believe that the opponents should be classified as all those who failed to sign their pledge card and send it in to headquarters when the Sub- scriptions were being solicited for the Advertising Campaign Fund. Cordially yours,——Benjamin Gerks, Secretary of the St. Louis Committee. NOT MUCH CHANCE ,ON THE FARM EAR Editorz—Being an interest- D ed reader of your paper, also having done quite a little tarm- lng I can’t help but notice the inter- esting articles that appear in this widely circulated paper. I am not farming, at present, because there is so little in it, except for the farm- er who is well—heeled. You state you have not sold out to big or little business, and confi- dentially, with the continued support of the better class of business farm- ers in Michigan, will never have to. Now, why not include all farmers, in- stead of the so-called better class? It appears to me, that you could sup— port all likewise! As for the weak—kneed, jelly—spin- ed, and yellow—backed farmer, leav— ing the farm, I quite disagree with you, as I am from \a Michigan farm, and while I am not flattering myself, understand, I say that it is the class- conscious, ambitious, broad—minded thinker, with wide-awake ideas of life, and what it should holdfor him, who is determined not to slave 14 to 16 hours per day for 3 to 4 hours pay. It is true we have a sturdy lot of business men, Who are sticking to their plows and barrows, not be- cause they have millions of dollars invested, but because they, at their, age, have no other trade but farm- ing, and dare not venture from it, for fear they cannot turn the sod. There is no form or labor, skilled or otherwise, that is not. shamefully un- derpaid. Why? Because the labor market is controlled by big-moneyed interests, the same as the farmer is, has been, and always will be, so long as we, as a nation of supposed- to-be sturdy, educated people allow the present and past administration‘s to rule and control the land. In regard to your answer to Mr. Jordan’s letter, I must agree with him, as there are hundreds of people in cities and towns. who are unem- ployed, thousands who are working part time, and they are honest, hard- working. men of clean mind and character. The present prosperity of the so-called “hunties” was at- tamed thru living like cattle; would we, ‘of this advanced age (16 thus to attain some apparent t prosperity? Needless to say. red barns and tall silos are not always tangible evl-r deuce of the farmer's, prosperity, as _ . _ 9 answered find these” significant" and hopetul clothes, 1, shelter,~ recreation, educa- tional advantages, etc... in the cities. I should term it an insult to the farmer to call the necessities of life, luxuries. Most city workers 'have‘ bath-rooms, pianos, “llzzies”, etc, and apparently demand a higher llv- ‘lng standard than the farmer. I repeat, these are more easily and quickly obtained in city than thru the drudgery of the farm. The farmer has caused most of the present condition, by not recog- nizing his kinship with labor. 0p- tlvmlsm is fine, but truth is ‘truth, and there isn't much chance for an ambitious, broad-minded young per- son on the farm today. I would like to see other readers opinions on this subject, which is one of the most vital topics of the day—Thomas T. Amen, Toledo, Ohio. BACK TO THE FARM 0 the Editorz—I’ve been to the city, I’ve been to work in the shop. But on account at my farm work I was compelled to stop. . I'll go back to the farm now and drive old Jack and Kate. I’ll be compelled to get up early and work until it’s late. It will seem a little queer at first but will appeal to me. The shops are alright boys but on the farm you are free. You say there is no money in farming, that farming does not pay. But I put the farm up against the shop any day. I'll get up the wood for summer. I'll plow and harrow and sow. Then we can sit in the evening and watch our crops as they grow. The cows need milking, the pigs will have to be fed. I’ll turn the horses out to pasture before I go to bed. I’ll be up in the morning before the break of day. You remember the saying of our grandfathers about the mak- ing of hay. I’ll have a fine» garden, I’ll keep it very clean. I’ve always been fond of a garden with everything fresh and green. I’ll keep a flock of poul- ’ try of some good standard breed, and sit out the best plants that I can get and sow the best of seed. After the corn is planted and potatoes are in the ground, I’ll have time to go fish- ing and do a little running around. Before I begin my haying and put— ting the wheat in the stack. No doubt I Will often think of the fac— tory but be glad I am not back. I buy me a binder and mower to cut my wheat and hay. I’ll use them with care in harvesting then store them carefully away. I have finished my story will send it to the M. B. Farmer. They may put it in print or possibly sent it where it is warmer.—-—J. I. OUR BOOK REVIEW k B ks reviewed under this headlns may ée‘zoecured thr‘ofighbo'rhs Michigan Basins}: rm r, and promp .Jhlpped partcefpast on receipt of plignhers price sta e . The Cooperative Marketing of Farm Products.——-BY O. B. Jesnees, B. 8. A., Chief, Section of Markets, and Professor of Markets, College of Agriculture, Uni- versity of Kentucky. Former Specialist In Charge of Organization Work, Bureau of Markets, U. S. Imparment of Agri- culture. Thls book is the latest one of the series “Lipplncotfs Farm Manuals.” Published by J. B. Lippincott Co. Price $2.50. Good Health, How To Get It and How To Keep ltr—By Alva): H. Doty, M. D., author of “The Preventatlon of Infectious Diseases,"_ “The Mosquito,” etc. This is a very good medical book dealing with a. great many ailmentsbefore the doctor is necessary. Published by D. Appleton and Co. The Story of the Bible—By Hendrik Van Loon. author or “The Story 0! Man- kind." The title of this book. expresses very nicely what it is all about and it is very Interesting for children. Most chil- dren cannot become interested in the Bible-and it was with this In view that Mr. Van Inca wrote this book. There are over one hundred and fifty black and white line illustrations and stxteen tall page plates in color and in etching street, done by the author. Published by Boat and lecr'lght. New York City. Price $5. \ w: mm sun-um ,dom' new? Boa—resell m. . a “An ' 1" . . .- . ' “t , our “our. teed, ‘ m4. [‘1 . . .. ..- “M n‘i'..._.-..zai.i'_é.:;mz. . 4...“.-- ._ ,, SPEAKER I have built a single circuit re- generative set with two stages of audio. frequency amplification. It Works fine when useing the phones but as soon as I use the lpud speak- er I must put my fingers over the holes in the detecter jack and the first stage jack in order to get any »sound and as soon as removed all sound stops. This set runs on WD- 11 tubes. On the plate of the de- tecter 22% volts and 90 on the am- plifier. Would you please write me how I could get this set to work with‘loud speaker.——R. W., Grand Rapids, Mich. THINK that the trouble that you I are having is due to the fact that possibly you are not using a condenser across your phone ter- minals which in some sets is neces- sary. Place a small capacity con- denser of about .0005 mid. across the primary terminals of the first amplifying transformer or if you haVe a variable condenser try this in place of a fixed condenser as it will enable you to use just the right capacity. Try connecting your loud speaker and tune with it connected some— times the difference in the capacity of the phone and speaker cords will make a great difference in a set. If the above does not help you, let use know and we will try to help you, but be sure to send diagram of your hookup with your letter. / CBACKLING AND SHORT WAVE RECEPTION Will you please advise me as to What is the matter with my radio set? I use a Freshmen Variable grid leak and Rico Variable .0005 mfg. condenser in aerial circuit and wonder if trouble would be in these. I use two moulded variometers. At first I used fixed condensers and then changed to variable condensers. For a while I used a variable grid leak: and fixed .0005 condenser in aerial and I fixed condenser over putting some parafine on it and found it would not work only when working with a midget .005 condenser and an .00025 condenser in aerial out- side of set. It also cut waves in half. I received a variable .0005 condenser Rico condenser a couple of days'ago and connected it up and I could not get any higher waves than formerly. The variometers are supposed to receive waves from 200- 600 but I only receive up to 400. I also have some crackling in recep- i tion occasionally 'and can not clear ’ it up with grid leak.-——C. B., Way- 1 land, Mich. l ' ROM your letter I am not sure , exactly as to what your trouble 1 is, but suppose that the crackling ' and short Wave reception is what ; you wish to clear up. The crackling, if not atmospheric . or static, is caused by either dirt be~ T tween the plates of your condenser, ‘ a very poor joint, but most likely ! a loose connection in the variometer ( ,nr other part of circuit. This last ; look for carefully as it is hard to :V find at times. There may be an- 4 ‘ other cause of the noise and that is - old or defective B batteries. To increase your wave length try some of the following—place your ' variable condenser in mutiple with your aerial and ground instead of in series. This, will increase the wave length of the aerial and first by varying the condenser capacity. Or place a small condenser across either one or- both of the variomet- ers, in multiple and not series, using a condenser of about the capacity of .00025. This will increase the wave length of one or both variometers. In some case you may have to use condensers of greater value. Try different ones. SET PROPERLY GROUNDED In the anmnss FABMEB we saw where you said to ground a radio wire to attach it to a water pipe or well. My grandson has made a radio and he fastened the ground wire to the pipe of the pump in cellar. Now we have a flowing well in cellar, it flows into two tiles. This pipe goes into the water but not into the ground. It is not driven nito the ground nor does not touch the ground. The wire is fastened to pipe with a clip, not soldered. Will you please tell me if this is safe and all right? If not please tell how to ground it. I thank you in advance. He has his aerial wire attached to peak of barn, but not very far from the lightning rod—Mrs. F. A. 0., Mason, Mich. 0U do not need to worry about the ground connection, the main thing is to get the Wire “grounded” to the earth water lay- er, and a pipe that reaches into this water is much better than a piece of pipe driven into the ground that does not touch water. He has a very good ground, especially if the pipe reaches into the water for a foot or two. The connection at the barn should be made by a piece of rope and not covered wire. It is advisable at all times to use a lightning arrester connected to the aerial and ground wires at all times. This will save damage to the set from lightning and also pre- vent lightning damage to the house. We have shown in our previous is-‘ sues how this should be connected. RADIO PROGRAMS June 10———“What Federal Meat Inspection Means to the American Public,” by Dr. W. N. Neil, Bureau of Animal Industry, U. S. Depart~ ment of Agriculture. ing in Illinois,” by H. C. Butcher. Director of Information, Illinois Ag— ricultural Association. “What’s Do— ‘ June 13—“Making Future Dairy~ ‘ men,” by Earl J. COOper, Holstein— Friesian Association of America. “Among Our Neighbors.” a regular weekly feature furnished by the Orange Judd Illinois Farmer—W. E. D. Rummel, Community Service Department, on “How Illinois Farm- ers and Business Men Co-operate.” June 16-17 —- American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Com— mittee. June 20—“Queens of the Farm Home," by A. D. Folker, Montgom- ery Ward & Company. “Among Our Neighbors,” a regular Weekly feature furnished by the Orange Judd Illinois Farmer—Arthur C. Jage, Editor, on “The Rural Schools Situation in Illinois.” June 24—“Business in Live Stock Production,” by Howard Leonard, Chairman of the National Live Stock and Meat Board. “How to Make More Money from Bees,” by E. W. Atkins, G. B. Lewis Company, Wat— ertown, Wisconsin. l l l ‘ variometer and enables you to tune , , I My receiving not counts of. The Business Farmer RADIO ROUND-UP Plane mall me as a member of The Business Farmer RADIO BOUND$2400h Send us a. picture of your Simon ' Reiss, B. l, new house or burn for this department, won't 'xk'ut :, .F’Ww Text: “But I fear lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his crafti‘ness, your pure minds should be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity that is toward Christ.” 2 Cor. 11:3. ERPENT-LIIKE, our crafty enemy S steals upon us or lies concealed along our pathway. With his sinuous folds he presses in upon us from every side. He climbs lifty trees, swims widest rivers, and leaps from rocks over our head. And this subtle, writhing thing sometimes crawls into the hearts of meek- garbed Christians or hides itself on the lips of some feigned friend to fang us. How always present and vital is temptation! And how only can the habit of obedience to the simplicity and purity that is toward Christ save us! But, for the purposes of this ser- mon, impurity is this hidden foe. So much for the growing purity of the nation’s soul! But since the days ‘of the first recorded sin, an 'under-current of impurity has been flowing in human life. Often, it has broken out into violent erup- tions. Yes, I know, you are con— cerned little about it until some cess- pool of vice breaks out in your com- munity, or the snaky thing gets some unfortunate victim of your family. The doctors use to tell us it was the impure blood stream that caused the eruptions on the skin. I wonder if spiritual society has a greater foe today? But it has ‘gone on so long vitiating the bodies, minds, and morals of our young people; demoralizing society; and menacing the church; that some re- gard it as an impregnable foe, as baffling resistance, as being here to stay, as a necessary evil. “Vice is a monster of so frightful \ a mien, That to he hated needs but to be seen. But seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.” But, on a “So—help-me—God” basis, there is no evil that is necessary. There is a remedy for this condition. ‘And not to "consider this remedy, with its unique power, is to cry out, “Woe is me. Who shall de- liver me?” But, first, what are some of the contributing causes to this subter— raneaon current of filth and indec— ency? Subjectively, of course, it is due to a heart lusting. “Everyone that looketh to lust,” says Jesus, “committeth adultery already in his heart.” How many a boy who help— ed to hold the Germans at the Marne, afterward invited the tempt- er into his heart. He could stand up against the KaiSer’s steel, but he falls at the feet of the red—dragon of lust. But the objective causes? Well, the Methodists, now in general conference at ,Springfield, Massa— chusetts, give out the word that im- modest dressing in women is doing much to increase the divorce and social evil. But that is no indict— ment. The church has ever taught that the indecently clad woman is blighting to the tender flower of modesty and a contributing factor to the loss of purity of character in the lives of many men. A man is not a man until he is personally pure, but he has a tremendous fight in some quarters because of gross improprieties in the dress of women. Dress, primevally speaking, is the consequence of sin and the ante— cedent of respectability. Adam caught up a few fig leaves to cover his nakedness. Afterward God pro— vided him a more adequate cover— ing in the skins of animals. The sin- atoning element in dress is its cov— ering—up or concealing feature. In this way it helps to obliterate sex distinctions, in spiritual society. You will remember the Pauline teaching, that in Christ there is no sex, no male or female. dress in man or woman which sug- 1gests sensuality must be‘avoided. But all causes have been accent- auated since the war. War tend- ‘encies for men to lose the sense of Tmoral responsibility for chastity of . character. We astonished the world ; by our strict army regulations. yon orfiYinR 5e A} SERMON BY REV. * cigarette—smoking, Therefore any "‘ 'O'M’MUN'IT DAVID‘ 1r. WARNER against venereal disease. But, not- withstanding, reports tell us that the results of illicit relations with women were, and are yet, terrible. These results were carried into every American community by the home-coming of the soldier boy. So, ‘how widely extended and greatly in— creased is our sex problem! But, again, walk into the popular book-store and ask the names of the best sellers. In pre—war days such books were read in stolen corn— ers. Now, they are read openly, and are considered quite proper to talk about in social groups. And this vile fiction is doing its blighting work. But the stage and picture show are not one bit behind in their salacious tendencies. And then, the producers of this vicious fiction and art say they must pander to vice for profit’s sake. What a reflection on sexual looseness in modern times! Well, when the social purity lecturer said that one girl falls every eight minutes and one boy every two min- utes, and that ninety 'per cent of our children were human culls, phys— ically, mentally, or morally; I felt he was over-reaching. But when I walked out and saw that' group of tobacco—soaked, booze—poisoned, and lewd-faced men’ standing in front of pool-rooms and on the street corners looking for leg—shows; and then, when I step— ped into the theater and matinee and saw the dads of our Sunday sch001 boys and girls feasting vulgar eyes on stage beauties, I felt, after all, if many such men were fathering our children, the lecturer might be right. But what are we to do about it? Naturally and sensibly, apply the remedy for the sake of future gen— erations. And that lies in throwing around our young life proper edu— cational and environmental forces. The masses are ignorant. We must let in the light. We are fundament— ally wrong in applying restrainsts unless we accompany with right edu- cation. We shall begin in the home. “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.” (But, methinks it will be rather poor ruling unless our girls learn more of mothercraft). It is the home responsibility to teach children simply and constructively about sex—life. Did you say you couldn’t because of not knowing how? Well, there is helpful liter— ature for you, but, anyway, use com— mon sense and go at it. Better make a. few mistakes than to keep criminally silent. The growing mind of the child leads naturally to such questions as “Where did I come from?" And, “How did I get here?” And one day in a little group by the road—side one says, “I’ll tell you if you don’t tell dad or mother.” You see, because parents keep silent, the children think the secret is evil. Then, in the language of street or play-ground incoxrect information is given. Be frank, parents. Life closes up in the teens. Some of our public schools are undertaking sex instructions in courses in physiolgy. This scientific instruction is helpful, or should be. But the sunday school with its mil— lions of young people and a teaching force larger than the public schools, and with a message that always up— lifts and purifies, can render dis— tinctive service by giving needed re— ligious sanction to this important work. A purity department in the sunday school could be of measure- less force. It must not be a vener- eal clinic where young minds are dragged thru a moral sewer, but a place of constructive purity teach- ing where light is let in and sex ideals raised. Along with this let us have a community play—ground near the community church, in its atmosphere, and under its sanction. (We are new building one at the writer’s church.) In directed play, we learn of the impulses and aspir- ations of our children, and these are the raw materials out of which we are to build the finished produce in Christian character. It seems that body and soul develop together. An unclean body means a polluted soul. We mustclean'se the body thru the refining processes or the spirit. This is to say, Christianity alone Y1. Kodak on the Farm With spring plowing done and the team in pasture for a well-earned, Sun— day’s rest, there’s a chance for a Kodak picture. Story-telling pictures like this are plenty on the farm—~you’ll always be glad you have them. And for practical use in advertising and selling your cattle, horses,hogs, pictures are of obvious worth. It’s all easy, and fun, the Kodak way. Get a copy of the new Kodak catalog at your dealer’s. flutagrapfiz’c Kodak $6.50 up ' .' Eastman Kodak Company,Rochester, N.Y. 1923 " Better crops the first year—and better crops forthree to four 1924 other forms of lime when their 2 benefits are dissipated in a sin- THE SOLVAY PROCESS CO. DETROIT, MICHIGAN WITH 5 D I Guazanz‘eed . .95 % Carbonaz‘es gle season? Use SOLVAY~ at much less cost—and get bet- ter- crops and greater yields year after year. The truth s'rnnwaznmrsmppnurss 1393.0200 grams dogs}. 5. YR years more—follow . the spreading of = 1;. about limestone is told in our booklet, sent FREE on request. 0 grow . nts in nfichgzoag.m~ e393? HAVE YOU POULTRY FOR SALE AN AD IN THE M..n., F. is the remedial power. Purity is one of her many graces. “Blessed (Continued on Page 17 ) ' J \ SOLVAY. Why bother with ME Please write for it. Address 5 t p 9.102. The Allooan Nursery. Allmn. Mlchlgan. WILL SELL IT. 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Flat rates. , L ve stock and Auctlon Sale Advertlslnq: We offer s eclel low rates to reputable breeders of live stock and poultry; te us. RELIABLE ADVERTISERS We will not knowingly accept the advertising of any swap or firm who we do not behave to be thoroughly honest an reliable. hould any reader have any cause for complamt against any ad- vertiser in these columns, the ublisher would appreciate an un- medmte letter bringing all he to light. In every case when Writ us say: "I saw your advertisement in The Michigan Business Farmer!" It will guarantee honest dealing. " The Farm Paper of Service” HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF “For four years they had lamented over bad seasons. But their lamentations then were nothing to what they were now with a fine harvest. At the same time as a great portion of the abundant crop of the past year was unsold the foreign im- portation was in full flow; if it should con- tinue, they saw no limit to the fall till the regulative price was reached. From every correspondent of the Farmers’ Magazine came a passionate appeal to the legislature to avert the coming ruin, generally coupled with the assertion that theirs was the cause of the community, while nobody wanted low prices but ‘a few commercial men' whose in— terests were opposed to those of all the others_ttt*t*ttt" ‘ “The pressure on agriculture was not tem- porary, but ‘arose from the operation of positive laws’-—the system of taxation which ‘operated almost exclusively upon the hus- bandman'; there were several taxes bearing excessively on the agriculturalist, such as the Malt Tax, which amounted almost to a pro- hibition-‘a tax which operated most cruelly on the industrious peasant who could not obtain a drOp of that invigorating beverage necessary to the discharge of his laborious functions.” In agriculture ‘there was such a competition that the smaller farmers could not wait for a rise of price but must bring their goods to market immediately.’ ” “The distressed state of agriculture was formally called to the attention of the House on March 7th., by Western. He cited the number of writs and executions and farms untenanted. He said the primary cause—— and the obvious cause—was the “redundant supply in the markets, a supply considerably beyond the demand, and that created chiefly by the produce of our own agriculture.” He recommends two remedies, an increased price of grain and diminished taxation.*****” ‘XIHAT you have just read above is not pro- phetic of an article which may be written some years from now, but is, in fact, state- ments made in the House of Commons in Eng- land following the close of the Napoleonic wars in 1814,——just one hundred and ten years ago! There is an old adage which has been handed down through the generations which says “His- tory repeats itself,” and the older we grow, the more firmly we see the foundations on which these old axioms are laid. It is rather encouraging, therefore, or should be, to find that the writer’s account of this ex— perience of five generations ago closed with these very succulent remarks: “So ended for this year the discussions on agricultural distress, and indeed the debates lost their interest before they were over. For now wheat began to rise, and by Decem- ber the price was exactly double what it had been in January. Undeterred by their pre- vious experience, one reads that by April ‘the rapid rise in grain has already occasioned many applications in the home counties to take farm abandoner by occupiers’ " . x After you have read the above, unless you have fully digested its meaning to you, read it again: I is a fact borne out by history that may make you a more man and which ations} sometime. wa«leis: -' of bu own destiny. tion. the ceaseless procession of the censorinihe, sweep of the scythe of time and the repetition of ~ history make us question it! THE BEAN GEOWEBS' OPPORTUNITY N page four of this issue Mr- Goulet, a man who knows beans and who ought to know been if any man in Michigan does, points out that there is still a good gamble for the bean grower in the present market situation- It is the opinion of the writer that most of the beans still being held/in Michigan are stored in elevators, but owned by the grower’s and he also points out, that there are many bean buyers in Michigan who have sold short and that in their desire to cover they will have to purchase a great many thousands of bushels of beans from present growers. “sit tight" his chances of making an extra profit on his present bean crop according to Mr. Goulet seems fairly good. I In the first place, let us point out that in printing opinions of this kind Trnr BUSINESS FARMER does not accept any responsibility, be- cause when it comes to guessing on a future market if our market editor were infallible we would take his opinion on the future of the wheat; corn, or bean market and by knowing in advance what was going to happen it would not be hard to soon rival John D. or Henry Ford in wealth. ,. It is a fact, however that a man in the posi- tion of Mr. Goulet ought to know more about the bean market than the average bean grower who is not in touch daily with the market in all parts of the country and his advice reprinted in columns of a publication which reaches growers ought to be at least food for thought. One thing is certain and that is, that everyone connected with the bean industry in Michigan knows that things are not right; beans are not being sold at the-price at which they should be sold, although we must admit they show a profit to the grower this past year which is not measured up to by some of the old-line staple crops that come in more direct competition with the products of the rest of the world. There is a coupon on page four that we would thank every bean grower who is a reader to re- turn to this office. The information he sends us will be guarded and used only to the advan- tage of the growers themselves. If we can get the price of beans yet to be sold from the 1923 crop up one, two or three cents per pound we would make a good many million dollars for the bean growers in this state and nothing, we can assure you, would give us more pleasure.- It should not take very long to clip out this THOUGHTS FER THE ,DISOURAGED FARMER (ertten In 1889) - By James Whltcomb Riley IE summer winds is snifiln' round the bloomin' locus‘ trees; And the clover in the pastur’ is a big day for the bees, And they been a~swiggin honey, above board and on the sly, Tel they stutter in theyr buzzin' and stagger as they fly. The flicker on the fence rail 'pears to jest spit on his wings ‘ And roll up his feathers, by the sassy way he sings; And the hoss‘fly is a-whettin'—up his forelegs fer biz. And the off-mare is a switchin' all of her tail they is. You can hear the blackburds jawin' as they foller up the. plow— ” Oh, theyr bound to git theyr breakfast, and theyr not a carin’ how; So they quarrel in the furries. and they quarrel on the Wing— But theyr peaceabler in pot~piee than any other thing; And its when I git my shotgun drawed up in siddy rest, She's as full of tribbelation as a yeller-jacket’s nest; And a few shots before dinner, when the sun’s a-shinnin' right, Seems to kinda-sorts sharpen up a feller’s appetite! They's been a heap o'rain, but the sun's out today And the clouds of the wet spell is all cleared away, And the woods is all the greener, and the grass is greener still; It may rain again to-morry, but I don't think it will. Some says the crops is ruined, and the com's drowned out, And propha-sy the wheat will be a failure, without doubt; But the kind Providence that has never failed us yet. Will be on hands onc't more at the 'leventh hour, I bet! Does the medder—lark comphne. as he swims high and dry Through the waves of the wind and the blue of the sky? Does the mail set up and whissel in a. disappinted way. Er hang his head in silence, and sorrow all the my? _ Is the chipnuck‘s health a-iailin’i Does he walk, or does he run? Don’t the innards ooze around up there jest like they’ve allus done? Is they anything the methr with the router's lungs or voice? ' Ort a mortal be complainin' when dumb animals rejoice? Then let in, one and all. be cont-lied with our lot: The June is here this morning. and» the I‘ll. is up Wheelie, Stella's noes tomakeuvuflsfld; , Fertheworkiisflnofrosenendatrmfunofdur. “ammonites “Wt-rm. you. If the bean grower will " ,gan, including, to the door of p -, sated ‘- j ,. ' l1 5' yoursélves—-not us! Don't" count. 1, follow! Don’t say "on, they'll get enough. in:- formation anyway,” but do. your share by, sitting down right now and sending. in that if you have a bushel or more of beans stored any- where. At the same time we would appreciate the acreage information whether or not you have ' any beans stored. 'rsxns AND nanofinsrsrron ‘ the, present week’s installment on taxation in Michigan by Mr- Stanley M. Powell, an interesting phase in its regard to agriculture is brought out in the discussion of reforestation. It is obvious that the present high rate of the general property tax leaves no possibility for the land owner to reforest' his property at a profl to himself. A measure was vetoed by the governor last season, because he did not believe it adequate, which would have made land under reforestation free from general taxation, a movement which had the support of every thinking man in Michi- fortunately, both sides of the legislature. "Michigan is not unlike other states in that we have a great many thousands of acres which ‘ could best be devoted to the production of lumber. When it is considered, as' Mr. Powell pointmout, that over fifteen million dollars was spent in freight alone, for lumber coming into Michigan, principally from the Northwestern states; it would seem perfectly clear that this is a subject which deservos attention and must be given it. Some credit ought to be given to Senator James Couzens for the interest he has taken in this subject, being a member of the national committee and spending considerable of his time and energy on this important subject, not only in regard to Michigan but to the national situation at large, Over seven hundred thousand acres, mostly of cut-over land, have already reverted to the state because of their owners’ refusal to pay taxes, the land not being worth what it is taxed. How can a state expect to exist when such a condition is continued? Michigan once held a high place in the pro- duction of lumber in this country. We can grow the finest quality and on land which is not valu.-_ able at this time for any other purpose. Why then should we not be looking fifty or one hun- dred years ahead and providing for future gener- ations a supply of lumber which will probably come at a time when the West faces a cut-over ' problem such as we in Michigan face today? The lumber supply out there cannot last always and we might as well be looking into the future, and if the state can help to this end it certainly should be willing to do it. This is a subject which local farm organizations and granges should be taking up for active dis- cussion during the present season. We will have more to say of it from time to time in these columns. BABY CHICKS WING to the lateness of the present season there is still ample time to order baby chicks and be assured of a. strong, healthy brood, which will mature in time for a profitable market. This has been an exceptional year in Michigan and we are‘from two weeks to a month behind in climatic conditions in practically all sections of the state. The month of J une, therefore, be- comes an ideal time in which to purchase, at the low prices which are oflered by the many hatch- eries, a quantity of these profit makers. The importance of poultry and eggs as profit producers on the farms in this state have never been more emphasized than during the past year, when it is literally a fact that a great many families have found their chief cash return from the products of their poultry yards that were once considered “pin money" for the women and children of the house. Poultry supplies have sold on the city markets in Michigan at a fair price and there is every indication to believe that this market will be strengthened during the present season. Next to the dairy cow, the hen has become the most prolific gold mine on the farms of Michigan! It is possible to buy from the hatcheries strong. healthy chicks which are delivered in good con- dition by parcel poet within twenty-four hours ically any farm home in Mich- igan. If you hav never bought baby chicks by mail try it once and in our opinion‘you will be through with the “old-mother-hon” method .for ’ the rest of your dam. The baby chick method. has become so popular, with so my thousands of farmers, inhuman, that no: metal can rival us in number of 1,, hatcheries, which are summery. crates... , z . in! at rv K _ as. the other a. 43;._".:e§.;¢sww " ' hm noun Km was inst talking with the air-,- cnla'tion manager and he told '. me that hardly a day goes by that his department does not receive a letter from a subscriber contain- ing money to renew his subscription 'and he FAILS To GIVE HIS GOM- PLE'I'E' NAME AND ADDRESS. There is no way of telling who the ' subscriber is so we must wait until 1 he writes. In the meantime the man who sent his money to us be- gins to think that we have his money and do not intend to send him his paper. Maybe after a few weeks he writes as a very threat- ening letter, or maybe he decides to "let 'em keep the money, if they can be bought that cheap. I’ll have nothing to do with them in the fu- ture and try to keep them from rop— ing any of my friends." We want you to get your paper and will do anything within reason we can to get it to you but we must have YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS. And be sure to sign it plainly. NEW BAIT I am asking you if you could in- form me as to what kind of company, what its business is, by the name of “Empire Service Company”, 106 East 18th St., New York, N. Y. I have two letters from them inquir- ing for persons saying they have a lost package to deliver to them. I don’t know how they got my name and don’t know the persons. Could you please tell me anything about them? It seems so funny that they would have a lost package for any one in Jackson who was. never in New York. I did not know them and I wanted to know their business. Thank you. E wrote the above company two months ago, but nary an ans- wer! That leads us to believe, that we have discovered a new bunch of sucker-bait which is being dangled here in Michigan. Sounds a little like the “lost—heirs” or “you- have -won —first —prize-in-our-contest" schemes, set to new music! MANIOOPY TYPEWRITER COMPANY I am writing to ask if you can tell me whether or not the American Manicopy Typewriter Company of Chicago is a reliable flrm. They are sending out literature asking people to buy shares in it, offering 8% dividends immediatly upon the issu- ance of stock. All checks are to be made payable to S. W. Cochran & 00., 29 South La Salle Street, Chi— cago, Illinois. I am a reader of THE BUSINESS FABMER and having read your advice to others, I thought perhaps you could advise me regarding this firm- v IS is not the first inquiry we have had in regard to the American Manicopy Typewriter Company stock, which is being sponsored by the brokers named in this readers inquiry. Evidently they have showered the rural mail boxes of the state with their stock-selling literature. One reader wrote that if he could only sell his farm he was going to put his all into this company and if they would pay 8% per annum on his investment as they promised, he could live very nicely in the near- by village. Frankly, this company, little about its we know its brokers or The pm of this department is to Pro- tect our from trauduleut deallns! or unfair treatment by persons or concerns at a distance. In "or! one we will do our best to make I satin-econ settlement or force action. for which no charge for our eervleee will ever be made. providing: " 1.-—The elem: is made by e paid-up aub- ecriber to The Iuslneee Former. 2.—The claim It not more than 8 mos. old. 8.—-'l'he claim II not local or between peo- glean our distancefone notion “murDMtMntfll-ummdm Mdreeee‘i fulleertleuien. . alum-d- mmmm'mm censure!“ leeee tomvethetrooueeodd-uos . ll ‘ lndln' June: ole. IW'" ,_ l N“ are under the impres- siOn however, that it is for the mar-, keting o! a new invention which it is hoped will become as common and profitable as the cash register or the adding machine. Maybe it will and if they have sold stock to farm- er:l in Michigan, we certainly hope it wi ! But the trouble with any new in- vention of this kind is that it may not prove a commercialy profitable success. ing Machine Company or National Cash Register Company success there are a thousand dismal fail- ures, many 90f which started with even‘more promise. Why should the farmers of Mich- igan be called upon to finance a new oifice improvement? Why should they go up and down the highways and byways of Michigan looking for the small investor with from a hundred to a few thousands, when in the city of Chicago alone there are two or three hundred thousand men and women who work in oflices, have small savings to invest and who are familiar with the demand for such a machine as this company claims it has? We do not know whether or not the American Manicopy Company stock has been passed on the Mich- igan securities commission. We will find out immediately, but our read- ers must remember What Mr. Duff pointed out in his letter to this de- partment only a few weeks ago, THAT A COMPANY MAY SELL STOCK BY MAIL IN MICHIGAN WITHOUT HAVING PAJSSED THE SCRUTINY OF THE SECURITIES COMMISSION! There are many safe investments oflered the farmers of Michigan who have spare funds to invest. Invest- ments that are recognized by banks, trust companies and insurance soci- eties as suitable investments Where the maxium of security is present. There is no excuse for any farmer investing his funds in a new and un- proven company, unless he is invest- ing only a sum which he can well af— ford to gamble on. In that case, we suggest he go somewhere, where the lights are bright and the table where the Wheel spins, the ' green, little ball rolls and he makes or loses on whether it lands in the black or red. There is at least ex- citement in that and you have prac— tically a fifty per cent chance of winning, which is more than many an investor has had in a. new com- pany, a new gold mine or an old oil well! D. F. BUSH, MINNEAPOLIS “ ANTED to hear from an own- er of a farm for sale. No agents,” same" old story! You’ll find this and similar advertis— ments in the columns of country papers, city dailies, and even some farm papers that ought to know bet— ter. We have told you about the scheme so often, but of course every week sees many new readers added to THE BUSINESS FARMER family, so here goes. These advertisers are after a list— ing fee. They ask you to pay them from $2 to $20 to list your farm, promising you to send you buyers, advertise your farm in a new cata- log they are printing, etc., etc. Some even get so excited about get- ting ahold of your money that they use the telegraph wires to tell you that they already have a buyer to send you and are only awaiting your listing fee. Steer clear of all 06' them! We have a. standing; offer that we will run an advertisement free at the head of this column to any so- called real—estate agent who can prove that he has satisfied one out of every hundred persons from ,whom he has taken a listing fee in Michigan. So far we have never had to run that ad at the head of this column! Dear Sits:— Relative to the informa- tion on the enclosed card I am pleased to state that this day I have received a check from the for the original mount paid for the Chicks. reeling my- self very greatly indebted to you for the service you rendered main this matter, Iranian, mm young]: La... Howell, Mich. ' ' " ' For every Burroughs Add-. I‘M Tax Free in Mchigan Free from Federal Income Tax of 4% 7% 1 For a good many years farmers have known ' anddealtwiththishouse. Never once has there been a dollar’s loss of ,, principal or interest. Write for Booklet AGE!“ 4 Federal Bond 6? Mortgage Company FEDERAL BOND E! 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' ‘3'} tiflegatgf ighilriéteable for training and Will be mailed The Protective Service Si n ts ‘ to swmdlers and fhkers nudginiggms azuathwazllmy‘fi are a member of an organization of power an :rréfliluencehttshat will stand with ' o r rig . e are as ' 5 cents to cover cost ofkggzn l‘uidmuiailin.‘u chime 0‘ glimmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmumuullmmm E 1'": susmsss FARME . g Mt. Clemens. Mioi'llgenfi g Gentlemen :— g mChecd k. for either or both the «mm to Please mail in bership certiflaee' g [3 tree of chrce.‘ . mem I would also like on f _ Service signs and am9 egclotllhgg ngmcgg a to cover cost of sign and mailing. 3 g llerne is S Elli-munumnmnmmmlmm ; w iv ' By A'n'no Campbell " , . used to talk of so many things, Roses and summer and golden rings, . Music and dancing and books and plays, Venice and moonlight and future days. «an Now our chief subjects are food and bills, Genevieve’s measles, and Johnny’s ills, New shoes for Betty, a hat for Jane, Taxes, insurance, the mail, and rain! We used to say that Romance would stay, We’d walk together a magic way! ‘ Though we don’t talk as in days of yore, Strange, is it not, that I love you more! (Copyright 1924, by Detroit News.) HOW LONG DOES DISHWASHING TAKE? AVE you ever timed yourself washing dishes, to see whether? there was any way of shorten— ing the work? Or noticed what mo- tions you make with your hands during this and other daily jobs? Or how many steps you take in con- nection with a meal, particularly when you are clearing the table and washing the china and other utensils used during the meal and its prep— aration? Every motion requires energy and unnecessary motions use up unnecessary energy, leaving one fatigued with no real gain. When acutal minutes are saved, they can be put tomore interesting uses than the routine of daily dishwashing. Try the way you are now doing the work suggests the United States Department of Agriculture, observ- ing as you go whether there are any motions made which could be elimi— nated, or if any part of the process could be shortened. Those who po— ssess dishwashing machines expect to leave the dishes to dry themselves after being washed and rinsed with very hot water. This principle can be applied perfectly well to dishes draining in a basket if a kettleful of clean hot rinsing water is poured over them. The process of wiping can then be entirely eliminated, ex- cept possibly for the glass and sil- ver. Fewer towels are thus used, so that the amount of washing of tea— towels is reduced. Right-handed persons ordinarily hold what they are washing in the left hand, and apply the mop or dish cloth with the right, so that when the dish is set‘on a drain board at the left they do not have to cross their hands. In spite of this simple and onvious way of doing. the work, it is common to find in houses offered for sale or for rent a right- hand drain board, installed probably by some masculine architect who did not think out the process of do- ing the work or consult any woman about it. Having two drain boards, or a drain board at the left and a level shelf at the right hand side of the sink for stacking the soiled dish— es is even more convenient than hav— ing only one drain board. When the housekeeper has to beat all the water she needs, steps may be saved by placing the sink fairly near the stove, and by bringing all the dishes from the dining-table in- to the kitchen on a tea—cart. Utens- ils that hang up should be put on hooks on the wall right over the sink; and if all the pots and pans were washed before the meal is serv- ed, the time for the entire job of dishwashing is greatly shortened. When the clean dishes are set in a drain basket and scalded the task will be done, as nearly all of them will probably be wanted on the table for the next meal. If the china is to be put away, a set of shelves with- in reach of the sink will save many steps. MAKE THE MEAL INTERESTING ECAUSE of the varied food needs there is a demand for contrasts between foods of the different courses or dishes of a meal. It is not wise to serve the same food twice in a meal, even though it is prepared in difierent ways, e. g. apple salad and apple bettie, or bean soup and baked beans. This leads to monotony rather than variation or contrasts. Neither is it desirable to serve the same preparation, e. g. scrambled eggs for breakfast and luncheon, or hash for breakfast and luncheon on the same day. In case of breakfast for example, if fresh fruits cannot always be served it is better to alternate the fresh fruit with the canned or stew- ed rather than to have fresh fruit several days in succession followed of value to you. answer. Henry Cochran, of Alpena county, and I take this op- portunity to thank her. She must know that flowers are one of my weak spots. -' ' The Fat .AJleDnrtment fertile wit: a Edited by MRS. ANNIE TAYLOR .___...—' EAR F‘OLKS:—I want to thank the many good readers of our de- partment for responding so promptly to the various requests for help We have had recently. quest published in this department that has not been answ- ered, and as a rule there has been several answers to each question. And each and every answer has been appreciated I can assure you. I want you to all feel free to use this department whenever it can be Send in your questions and I will promise you an I feel confident in making this statement because somewhere among my readers some one has the answer to your question and if your question appears in this department the answer will be sent in. The other day I received by parcel post a lovely bouquet from Mrs. “77121” W’ Address letters: Mrs. Annie Taylor, care The Business Farmer, Mt. Clemens, Michigan. 1‘ ", ’rth‘ So far there has not been a re- by canned or steWed for a number of days. The same can be said in regard to cereals when both cooked and uncooked are used. There should also be variety in the flavor of the food selected as well as in the materials used. For example, potato, rice, and maraconi, are all high in starch and also re— semble each other too closely in consistency and texture as well as being all bland in flavor. Bland dishes should be supplemented with more highly flavored dishes to re- lieve monotony. When two or more vegetables are used in the same meals they should be different. Sweet potatoes and White potatoes do not belong in the same meal though they are often served together. It would be much better to serve contrasting veget- ables such as spinach or cabbage. In addition to the contrasts the foods should have flavors that go well together. This is where the provider’s “imagination” comes into play for the best results. Contrast and harmony in color in general appearance makes the meals more interesting. A combination of moist and dry foods, e. g. creamed potatoes is not as good a combination with a meat stew as it is with a broiled steak. Contrast in temperature of dishes also adds interest. CULTIVATING HEALTH ON THE FARJM SHORT time ago two sons of a leading farmer were taken sick with infantile paralysis. One died within a few days; the other still lives, but is completely paral- yzed below the waist. A survey of that farm showed that the barnyard contained all kinds of farm animals, including some hogs that spent most of their time in the shade by the house. Flies were found ‘in great numbers. Judging from the best knowledge we have, flies may have carried the disease. Conditions on many farms, even if not dangerous to health, are unsightly, and should not be tolerated by self-respecting families. The laws of health are simple, but they must be well learned. A little knowledge is often dangerous. In some respects the work of pub- lic health has lagged behind in the rural communities. In large meas- ure this is due to the apparent dif- ficulty in securing sufficient results to make it pay; in part it is due to more or less blind faith in the ef- ficacy of pure fresh air. In Hygia Dr. C. M. Siever gives some really practical suggestions for developing rural health districts, and good rea- sons why public health work is so important. He says: “The human body is in one way similar to any piece of machinery. It must be giv— en proper fuel in proper amounts and protectbd from all harmful out- side influences. It is well known that a machine will not last long if it is not properly looked after. For this reason the owners of fine ma- chinery find it cheaper to employ the most skilled engineers at high prices than to trust it to unskilled hands at cheaper rates. Just so the human body, needs looking after. and it should be done by men who are qualified and who are watching and; studying the movements of the ma.- chinery all the time. “This does not mean that all the work need be done by the health officer, but it does mean that the health officer must be on full time, that he may direct the work and see that it is all done. It means further that in the near future all physicians will be devoting more time to the prevention of disease instead of to the attempt to cure it.” - Personal Column Getting Rid of Bed Bugs.—Ma.ny of our readers sympathize with Mrs. C. R. of Adrian if the number of answers I have received to her question published in this department is an indicator. Every answ- er is greatly appreciated and I am pub— lishing several of them below for the ben— efit of Mrs. C. R. and others who might be interested: As I am interested in your paper and a regular sister helper I write for the bene- fit of Mrs. C. R. of Adrian, Mich., how to get rid of bed bugs. Take about 1 quart of kerosene oil and add 1 tablespoon of carbolic acid and mix well. Put in an oil can with a long spout and pour in all cracks or places where the bugs can get. This will kill all bugs or eggs. Take a brush and brush some of the mixture around the baseboard and on the floor out to about six inches from ‘ithe base board as they inhabit the floor .as well as the beds. This leaves no stain and does no harm.——Mrs. L. As I was looking over The BUSINESS FARMER I noticed the request for a bed bug recipe. I will send you the recipe of what I used to get rid of the ones we had in our house. It was an old house that wasn’t plastered and we tried about everything without success. My nephew brought me a. quart of Peter-man’s Bed Bug Discovery from Saginaw. It can be purchased from either Montgomery Ward and Co., or Sears, Roebuck and Co. Apply it with a small oil can with a long spout on it. It not only kills the bugs but the nits. If you have the catalogues of the two mail order houses you will find it ad- vertised on page 263 in the Montgomery Ward and C0. catalog and on page 482 in Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog. It works wonders. It will not leave a spot on the wall paper very long—Mrs. G. F., Cole- man, Mich. Oil of Cedar is a sure exterminator of bed bugs and you will not have to use it very often. They will never appear again—Mrs. E. G., Montrose, Mich. I see one of your readers would like to know how to get rid of bed bugs. I find that elm dissolved in water and put on with a feather or little brush will soon kill them.-—Mrs. J. W., Weidman, Mich. Just buy the insect powder that is put up to kill flies and squirt it on the beds and in the crevices. It is a sure remedy. —Mrs. T. T., Merritt, Mich. If Mrs. C. R. will apply denatured al- cohol with -a machine oil can on bed, sprin'gs, mattress and on the floor where beds stands, as well as any place where she thinks the bug might be, I am sure they will disappear at once—Mrs. B. M., Charlotte. I got the following from a furniture dealer; and used with success: 14 ozs. formaldehyde and 2 ozs. pemnagnate pot- ash. Place in a gallon jar and set on bricks and leave in the house or room for 6 or 7 hours, then open doors and wind- ows—Mrs. F., Clayton, Mich. Wants Part For Phonograph.——I have an Edisonphonog'raph that plays ‘2 min- ~ute records and I Would like to know if you could help me find a 4 minute repro— .\ c Salad, Dressing. . from Mrs. J. E. 8., Mani‘stee. fora salad’ dressing that would keep. Amsending recipe for one that I never knew to spoil. 2 eg‘gs well beaten, 1 cup vinegar, 1 tear. spoon mustard (powder), one-half tear spoon salt. Set in hot water and cook. Cool before using. Thin with cream or milk as desired—A Friend of BusIan FARMER, Elsie, Mich. - ' Another Salad Dressing.—3 eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup vinegar, small piece butter, scant taiblespoon prepared mustard, 1 tablespoon of flour. Stir sugar flour and mustard until smooth, a‘dd vin- egar, butter and beaten eggs and cook in double boiler stirring until thick and smooth. Thin just what you use at one time with rich milk. Will keep a long time in a cool place—Mrs. O. A. K... Gobles, Mich. Gloves and Mittens.»—I see Mrs. Hort« on’s request for canvas, etc. If she is just making them for her own men’s use any woolen or overall goods would do. I always save the wrists from old canvas gloves and turn inside out and sew to upper part. I rip an old glove for pat- tern and if I have no wrists on hand I use upper ribbed part of men's hose doubled and sew on. I also make all my men's mittens of new or partly worn wool goods, and for real cold weather line them with odds and ends of warm goods. This saves many a. dollar during the season for my men husk corn. Hoping this will help her and others.—~Mrs. G. M., Vicksburg, Mich. To Take Hair Oi! Upper Lips—P143286 let me know if there is anything that will take hair off on upper lip? Can any of the readers give me this information?— Miss F. Page Getting Bottom—Our page is get: ting better and better. I can hardly wait until my next number comes—Mrs. M., Vicksburg, Mich. -—if you are well bred! The Fork: It’s Proper Employ.—The fork is, first of all, the vegetable table implement. Accepted custom practically everywhere regards the following fork facts as socially warranted: The best American usage shows the increasing tendency to follow the English custom and take the fork in the left hand to raise food to the mouth (on the outer edge of the prongs) the knife assisting, avoiding the necessity of shifting the fork to the right to lift food which has been cut. Food should be raised to the mouth on the upper, not the lower side of the prongs. The fork prongs when eating should give no more audible indication of their presence than the spoon of the soup bowl. Meat is always impaled on the down- turned prongs of the fork to be carried to- ’ the mouth; the implement must not be employed spade fashion. To raise vegetables to the mouth, the fork is used with prongs up—turned. The fork is never used to mash food on a plate. When not used the fork (or knife) al- ways lies on the plate, never with its prongs on the plate—edge and its handle on the cloth. When butter is taken for baked pota— toes, it should be “scooped” by the tip of the fork: the knife is not used for this purpose. . In case of, soft meat dishes, i.e., where meat appears in the shape of meat—loaf. patties, croquettes, hash, etc, the fork is used both as a fork and as a. knife. It cuts or parts the crust or form with its edge, knife-wise, and is then turned in the hand and used as a fork proper. When eating lettuce the fork is used to fold over the leaves and carry them to the mouth. When a leaf is too large to fold, the blunt edge of the fork may be used to cut it. Lettuce is never cut with a. knife. Fork and knife, when the eater has finished using them, should be put close together on the plate." The handles should be turned toward the side of plate; the fork should be turned up and the knife- blade in, toward fork. The handles of knifeand fork should extend an inch or so beyond the rim of the plate. It is in this position that they also appear when the plate is sent back for a second help- ing at a meal. fi ‘i Menu for June 7th Boiled Salmon, Egg Sauce Creamed Potatoes New Peas Dressed Lettuce Crackers ‘Chocolate Bread Pudding Coffee Cheese ‘Chocolate Bread Pudding.—% cup bread crumbs. 2 cups scalded milk, 3 squares melted chocolate, 2 eggs, 1 table» spoon fat, salt to taste, is teaspoon vanil- la, 1,4, cup cold milk, % cup sugar and 35 cup Sultana raisins. Mix'all ingredient: in order given. Pour into a greased bak- ing dish, set into pan of hoowater. and bake 1 hour in ,moderato oven; stir twice , during baking to keep from?!" ing to the, top. ~ .5 need" fa. ‘ ._kg._ héL'. ._ . ~RE.1TPE8; j ‘Be‘e‘n Salem—One quart cooked beans (the red kidney), three eggs hard boiled, Six cucumber pickles (use ones ready for the table), two onions chopped flne. Grind pickle, onion and egg through food chop- per. For dressing use two eggs, one cup sugar. it» cup vinegar, one tablespoon but- her, salt and pepper. Cook dressing in double boiler until smooth—Mrs. O. A. K., Gables, Mich. Apple Dumplings.—-The baking powder biscuit dough (2 cups flour, 2/3 cup milk or water, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 2 tablespoons fat, 17$ teaspoon salt) may be rolled into a thin sheet, and cut into pieces for apple dumplings. One half a large apple, peeled and quartered is enough fruit for one dumpling. Fold the dough over the fruit. Bake 30 minutes 4.. over night. In morning shape in forms of large biscuits. place i pan one in apart, let rise. brush ov r with beaten ’ egg. and bake twenty minutes: Cool and with ornamental frosting make a. cross on top of each bun. The, Runner’s Bible (Copyright by Houghton Midlin 00.) Behold, I make all things now. Rev. 21:5. Physiologists tell us that every cell in the human body is replaced by a new one ‘ every few months, that we are actually, wholly remade. We are further informed by scientists of another sort that whether and , ten; When thoroughly mixed, .‘add "raisins, cover, and let .rise in) TAXES ’2 Consumers Power Company Preferred Shares ? /,u - x are or not the new cell is perfect, rests en— tirely with us—W'th the “mind of the flesh”-—its ohara r is determined by that which we hold in our thoughts. Thus if health and perfection are in our con- sciousness, health and perfection will be manisfested. If, however, we picture dis- ease and imperfection—then these things are likely to appear. in not too hot an oven. Peaches'or cherries are excellent when used the same way. Serve with whipped cream and Sugar or fruit sauce. Griddle Cakes. Corn Meal—1% cups flour, 1 cup cornmeal, 2 cups water, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 2 eggs, 3 table- spoons fat, 1 teaspoon salt, % cup sugar. Cook the corn meal and water five min- utes. Add milk, dry ingredients and eggs well beaten. Stir well. Bake on hot griddle. WOMEN’S EXCHANGE F you nave something to exchange, we will - HInHfiFREElurzder this heaglnlg prgvld'ltr‘ig; rs eppeaa 0 women an s a on Hot Cross Buns.—One cup scalded milk, exchanges, no cash Involved. Second—It will one_fourth cup sugar, two tables Dons no In three lines. Third-You are a paid-0 butter, one—half teaspoon salt, orig-half '33:°'l%%’...‘.° Isl-.2? fgo'rfilngs'regearlg‘lzsugngo “$35 yeast cake dissolved in one-fourth cup of t. Exchen 0 offers will be numbered In in- lukewarm water, three—fourths teaspoon 1"fis'“.hfi.£“%il‘y[°8il'°fiui‘dr w. my. room. cinnamon, three cups flour, one egg, one- ' ' . fourth cup raisins stoned and quartered or one-fourth cup currants. Add butter, sugar, and salt to milk; when lukewarm, 118—Pattern quilt block, “Sage Bud" for 2 s 013 black thread. No. 40. or edema—Mrs. Geo. organ, R3, Vicksburg, Mich. AIDS TO GOOD DRESSING BE SURE AND SEND IN YOUR SIZE ‘731-4951-4858- A Jauntv Suit and Blouse—This suit is comprised of Ladies Blouse 4731 ladies Skirt 4658 and Ladies Jacket 4651. One could use alpaca or tweed for Jacket and Skirt and silk broadcloth or crepe de chine for the Blouse. The width of the Skirt at the foot with plaits ded is 2% yards. ,The Skirt is cut in 7 Sizes: 25, , , 33, 35 and 37 inches waist measure with Pecommnymg 1116) measure. 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45 and 47 inches. . The Blouse is cut in 6 Sizes. 34, 36. 3 . 4 . 42 and 44 inches bust measure. The Jacket is out in 6 Sizes: 34. 36 38 40. 42 and 44 inches bust measure. To make the Suit (Skirt and Jacket) material 40 inches wide, for a medium Size, will ' 2 ' will require 2% yards. require 5%, yards. To make the Blouse of 3 inch material 4742. A Stylish Dress for .Mature' Figures.-——Here is a model with new features, comfortable lines and good style. It may be finished With or without panels, and may have the sleeves in wrist length, .or very short. The vest and collar may also be omitted. This is a good model for crepe weaves, for linen. ratlne and alpaca... The Pattern is cut in 7 Sizes: 36, 38, 40. 42. _44, 46 and 48 inches bust measure. ,3 "10h {"36 reQuu‘es 5%, yards of 36 inch material. Without vest and collar 4% ;£ax-gx%ai;aaria¢:aqimed. With short sleeve 4% yards are required. The width of the dress at the foot 4740. A Neat and Pretty “Apron Frock".—Ginglmm, the season’s popular material, was chosen for this garment. In green and white or brown and white gingham, this would be yery pleasing with tnmrning of_linene and rick rack braid in self color or white. he Pattern is out in 4 Sizes: Small, 34-36; Medium. 38-40: Large. 42-44' Extra Dirge, 46-48 inches bust measure. A Mediiun size .r es 4% yards of 32 inch materia The width at the foot is 2 yards. For band on pocket, an at the openms. and for belt ’6 yard of contrasting material 36 inches Wide is required. 4145. ,A Practical Apron _'ModeI.—_This _style is good for percale, gingham. unbleached muslin, lawn or, sateen. It may be trimmed With bins banding or with rick rack braid. .The Pattern is cut in 4 Sizes:_Sma11. 34-36; Medium. 38-40; Large. 42-44; Extra. Large, 46-48 inches bust measure, A medium size requires 3 yards of 36 inch material. « 4154. A Smart Frock for the Growing GIrl. -—-To the girl who likes something different, this style Will appeaL It has the hip band extensmns on the waist, and the popular side closing. The sleeve is very attractive in wrist length and equally pleasing in its brevity. model is nice for the new prints and crepe weaves. It is also at- tmctive in_ gingham and linen. The Pattern is cut in 4 Sizes: 8 10, 12 and 14 years. A .10 year size requires ‘5, yards of 32 inch material. if made With long sleeves. made With short sleeves 3%. yards is required. .4138. .A Cool“ Comfortable Play Suit—Linen, Chintz, printed vofle, pongee or percale could be used for this model. The Pattern 18_ cut in Sizes: 2. 4 and 6 years. An attractive develop— ment would be henna .and white checked ingham With white bands finished With hues o henna cross-stitching for trimming. To make this model forts}; year 3129 requires 2% yards of 32 inch ma eria . 4146. A Pretty Frock for Many Occasions.— Eor afternoon or evening wear this model is de- lightfuL It .18 pretty'in changeable_tafl“ets, crepe (18 ohms, cluflon or in the new printed voile or gur . . The puff sleeves may be omitted. The Pattern is cut 111.3 Sizes: 16. 18 and 20 years._ An . year size requires 5% yards of material 32 inches Wide. The width at the foot of the dress is 2%. yards. 4156.-—-A New. and Charming Bathing SuIL— \, Alpaca, pongee, Jersey crepe or flannel may be 5 used _ for this comfortable . bathing suit. The panels ms. be omitted. This Pattern is cut in J'Ackgv 4 Sizes:. , 10, 12 and 14 years. A 12 your size regimes 3% yards of one material 40 inches I 465, Wide. For the breaches of contrasting material ’ iii yard 54 inches Wide is required. ALL PATTERNS 12c EACH— 3 FOR 30c POSTPAID Order from this or former Issues of The BusInese - Farmer, giving number and sign your sinus: name and address plainly. 475/ ADD 100 FOR SPRING AND SUMMER @ g f , I SHIRT 4658 JAM (IiLll' 'II EH— 1924 FASHION BOOK Address all orders for patterns to Pattern Department THE BUSINESS FARMER Mt. Clemens, Mich. Tax Free in Michigan Your dividends return a net profit of 5:9?) 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Sale?- An Ad in The Michigan Business Farmer will sell it. —'--~v- 'ws -_-—.-.M..... has; . e on cherish yam -, {You may not hare her 101* fladdmyourjoymdmfw. "‘ : And aid your feet . . er's long and troubled pathway. Then love her while you may. , Her smile your heart my not glodden. All along the thorny way. If you leave her, write a letter, That Will fill her heart with light. Let her know that you still love her, Though far away from her anxious sight. You will find there is no other, That can help you more than she. ‘ Do not weigh her down with sorrows, Which perhaps need never be. Keep no secret from your mother. ‘Make her everything to you. save her all the toil and trouble \ It is in your power to do. God gives many things twice over. But only a loving mother once. Don’t be angry or cruel with her, Comfort and aid her, Love her much! After her life’s great work is ended And she is laid to her last long rest, You’ll not be sorry you helped to aid her, Remember, you’re the one that she loved best. "I‘was a mother’s loving, willing fingers, That rocked your cradle, soother your woe. A mother’s heart not one can fathom Except the God who loves us so. —-Iola E. Hardy. EAR girls and 'boysz—Vacation time is here for most of you, es— pecially those going to the country schools; and those who are going to high school will soon be out. I know about how all of you feel. You are glad that school is over for another year and you can get out of doors for a while away from your books. But is school over for you forever? Do you in- tend to go back to school this fall or are you through with school? Think well before you answer be- cause your future depends on your decision. And after you have thought it all over say “Yes, I in- tend to go back to school, not only this fall but every fall, until I grad- uate from college.” To become a success in this world you do not need a college education but it is much harder and takes many years longer to become suc- cessful without the college training. You may think, “Oh, I am going to be only a farmer and a farmer has no use for a college education.” You are wrong. The farmer needs a college education just as much as anyone else, and more than many business people. The farmer has a business that he owns and operates requiring considerable capital and the business is conducted at a great risk. He must know how to pro- duce at the lowest cost and sell at a profit. You girls and boys who are grow- ing up on the farms will some day take the places of your mothers and fathers but you cannot expect to farm the same way. No, the world is going forward and you must go forward with it or lose out—-become a failure, and none of you want to be a failure. Resolve that you are going to high school and then to our M. A. 0. Be prepared to fill your place in this world of ours. But have a good time and rest this vaca- tion that you will be ready to go back this fall.—-—-U'N'CLE NED. OUR BOYS AND GIRLS Dear Uncle Nedz—qullo, everyone! My, isn’t it hard to stay in the house just now? I love spring, but I wonder if there is anyone who doesn’t? Was certainly pleased to see my letter in print, and was surprised also. Am writing new to send in some poetry which I wrote at the age of thirteen years to mother. She seemed pleased with it, has kept it ever since, and wishes me to send it on to you. Please excuse the erasing. Mother and I were talking and I left out about one half of Convince Bout” Friends that you can (:45 4 I ' bk” ll mush e 39 a? _ i z 7:, r. at. .3. bottle. \\ The aircufi’cnt will divide? flavafomd the. balm. fiumlc aid «mph flu fiamc. what I wanted to say. Believe I will say farewell now, until next time. "Cousinqntv promise, on my honor to answer every letter received if more of you will write. Wishing successto all of you, I am.— Iola E. Hardy, Mayville, Mich. R. 3. —Your poen to “Mother” is very beauti- ful and I am publishing it in this issue at the head of this deparhnent. Dear Uncle Ned:-—May I become a member of the merry circle again? I have written before and have had some of my letters in print but I thought I would write again. Well it will soon be summer again so we can go‘ to the lakes camping. How many of you have written on the state examinations yet? I wrote yesterday (May 15) and today I wrota at our school in history, arithmetic, and grammar so I am all through and do not have to go to school for awhile. I will now describe myself. I have light brown hair (which is bob’bed), blue eyes, and a light complexion, I am thirteen years old. I cannot tell what grade I am in bemuse I don’t know myself as I haven’t heard yet from my standings. We are going to have our school picnic next Tuesday, we are going to a lake but I expect it will be too cold for us to go in bathing. Can you swim, Uncle Ned? I can swim, and I think that and dancing is great sport. I have something all together different this time then the boys and girls are hav- ing to guess, and this is: Where am I writing this letter? This will be fun be— cause there are so many places that you could be writing a letter. The one that guesses the funniest place will get a booby prize. If you would rather tell me when your birthday is I will send it to you then. Now remember you can only have two guesses. Well I guess I had better close as it is getting dark. Now can you guess? I guess I fooled you this time. You try too Uncle Ned. Your niece.— Mlss Ruth Nelson, R. 2, Grant, Michigan. -——Yes I can swim some. Dear Uncle Nedz—Hello! How is everybOdUZ I thought I would try my luck again. Mr. Waste Basket got my other letter. Hold on! I guess I had better describe myself before I say any more. I am twelve years old, have black hair, grey eyes, dark complexion and am 5 foot 6 inches tall. I have been a silent reader of the M. B. F. for quite a long time. I weigh 140 lbs. I just wonder how many of the boys and girls can beat that in being heavy? I will be 13 years old the 3rd of June. School is out now. It was out the 28th of April. I passed my grade. I am a. 5th grader. I have four brothers. I live just 30 feet from Walloon Lake. That is quite near a lake isn't it? a c 11010 Rubec S )iIlflCh Se 3: NOT FEELIN’ VERY GOOD Y good friends, I ain't been feelin’ very good for quite a long spell—kinda off my reg- ’lar health you know—an’ I’ve been to doctors an' sim’lar—they’ve told me a lot of things, things I don’t be- lieve an’ you wouldn't either. Why don’t you see, I’ve got everything ’at any human bein’ ever had—ade- noids, bad tonsils, yellow liver, de- cayed kidneys, and a lot of other things too numerous to mention. Well, I’ve let ’em take out most every thing—adenoids, liver an' such—now I have a bad headache, what will the doctor take out to stop that? I wonder if we don’t sometimes kinda ’magine a lot of those all- ments? Of course I know we feel had some times—I do, so do you. But a doctor can talk you into worse sickness ’n you’ve ever knowu of. An’ if he don’t your dear friends can do it—yes they surely can! And while I thought I was awful sick, shucks I wasn’t so had any of the time as I thought I was. I had a good doctor an’ he told me just what to do—gave me medicine to take an' I took it folks. I wuz in my bed jest about 3 weeks and then I got kinda mad. I sez to myself, “I don't believe any such stuff.!' Doctor wanted me to have an operation— tumors in the stomach he said an' an operation was the only thing ’at would save my life. Think of .it folks—one little 01’ life up agin’ two or three doctors an' I took a chance of livin’ without bein' cut into: An' I’m livin’ yet an' that's moro’n lots can say ’ats let the doctors cut 'em up. “ Well let's talk 'bout somethin' else. Spring is here an' beautiful ain't it? An’ summer is comin’ Oh! I forgot to can you that my hair is bobbed. But I guess I had better stop my scribbling for Mr. Waste Basket looks pretty hungry. Ha! Ha! Will some of the boys and girls write to me? I will answer all letters I ‘get, even if it is a hundred. Good-bye, your-want-to-be- niece—Hulls. E. Weller, Boyne City, Mich. Route 2 —So you will answer all the letters you receiva. Well, if the cousins are in a writing mood I can see how you will spend your vacation this summer. - Dear Uncle Nedz—May I enter into your merry cirlcle? I am 11 years of age. We have 2 horses, 6 cows, 66 hens, 30 chicks, 4 pigs and live on a iii-acre farm. I wish some one would write to me. I will answer them. I have light brown hair, blue eyes. It is Sunday evening. I cannot draw a picture because I do not know how. We got 27 eggs today. There are 25 children in our school. I am in the 5th grade. My height is 4 feet 7 inches. Your nephew—Clare Crittenden, Breckenridge, Mich, R. 4. Dear Uncle Nedz—I thought I would write again an I wrote one before and my letter must have gotten in the waste bask- et as I did not see it in the paper, though that was quite awhile ago. I live on a forty—seven acre farm a little east of Leslie with my father, mother and my 10—year-old brother. My brother and I go to the Leslie public school and we have only a mile to go. I like school very well and I also like my teacher very well. I am in the sixth grade. I am four feet and eight inches in height, weigh about seventy-three pounds, have medium brown hair and it is bobbed. I have blue eyes, have a light complexion, and am twelve years old and will be thirteen the tenth of September. I wonder if I have a twin? 1 would like to have some of the readers of the Children’s Hour write .to me and I will gladly answer their letters as I en- joy receiving letters from boys and girls. I think it would be interesting to, have some of the children that write stories to write about some of the things that they used to do when they were small. Some- thing that they used to be afraid of or some comical things that they used to do. I am sending a composition about some of my early fancies. It is a copy of the one I wrote for school. Your want-to-be-niece. —~Ruth Esther Bladanore, Leslie, Michi- gan, R. 4. Some of My Early Fancies. Grandma used to sell stockings and she had stocking-sample books with all kinds of stockings in them and after she was through with the books she gave them to Lee and I. We were always asking grand- right along an’ bathin’ out to the lake an' everything nice out there. An’ greens, mushrooms an’—yes most every thing—silk stockin’s, low shoes, nice folks—oh everything most happens in the good 01’ summer time. Robbins build their nests, folks git married an’ divorced—love an’ everything comes in the summer. An’ folks, we plant gardens an' more’n gardens, we plant the seeds of love, real true love—wonderful an’ grand as things are there is noth— in’ this 01’ world of ours quite so fine as love. Oh yes I’m gettin' long in years now—mebbe too old to think ’bout love an’ such—but dear friends, every year of my life jest makes me think more of it— not jest the young, passionate love of youth but the long, lastin’ love of age. Not jest the love of a boy for his sweetheart,-but the real love of a man for his fellow men an’ for . the world. For all that is finest an’ best in life—dear young friends, we never get too old for that kind of love. Oh yes I like our young women—— who doesn’t? I don’t love the bob- bed hair, an’ say now girls, I want to tell you somethin’. A few years ago an automobile attracted quite a lot of attention, but now a horse and buggy like we had,when we.‘ wuz young, attracts more attention than any kind of automobile. Soit was ,with bobbed hair; at first we stopped an' looked the second time, dear friends of the she sex, now we stop an’ take a second an’ mebbe the third or fourth look at a woman with nice long hair,———hair ’at makes her look' like a woman, the kind» ofwo- men ’at every man likes. The glory of woman is her hair. When she cuts it off. she cuts off lots of the glory—yes» I’ll say she does. Ger- dially yours—UNCLE RUM, ‘ ' was in front of it. ' righttho’ e" " _y like to and told “ each. We wontdetlllko agents get-.- I 13 ting orders for the stocking. 'Wo nose 4 . to have lots of fun playing semis. We had many chidsens nhmed so call them by name when we ask than“ they would like to buy Among the ones we, had named were Picky-Pick, Grandma Hen, Henny Penny, Speckle Biddy, Yellow Biddy, Red Biddy, Brown Biddy, and Mother Hen. One evening I was sitting on "pope's lap on our front porch watching the lightning bugs down by the ditch on the lower land just north of our house. I asked papa what they were and he told ' me that they were lightning bug's carry- ing lanterns. Then I kept asking hhn about them as I got so excited about it. I usually got so excited about anything like that anyway so to get my mind on from that he said, “Let's talk about the beans that papa is going to raise to eat this simmer.” Then I said, “Papa, papa, I didn't know that lightning bugs carrying lanterns ate beans!" I was always afraid of flies, bumble- bees, wasps, and all other insects. 11‘ mm. put me on the front porch and I saw an insect of any kind I would begin to cry for her. And one day when I was out on the front porch two men were go- ing by with a horse and buggy and I be- gan to call to them saying, Sides, bumb- le-bees, wasps.” They just looked around and laughed at me. I was very afraid of automobiles as there were only a few then. Momma had always taught me not to go out in the road or would get run over so every time I would see or hear one coming I would start and run out back of the house if I And one time I heard a car coming so I began to run out back of the house and I just got half way around when I stubbed my toe and fell down and then I began to scramble around to get up and run again and just then I looked up and saw the automobile just going by, then I said, "Well, there it goes.”———Ruth Esther Blackmore. ' -_———_....— Dear Uncle Nedt—May I come in? Ir should like to very well. I will describe myself. I am 6 feet 2 inches tall, have blonde hair (bobbed of course) and grey eyes, I am between 10 and 16 years .of ago. Now all of you must guess my age, the one oryones who guess it correct will receive from me a nice long letter and besidw will receive a nice gift. I live on a 60 acre farm. We have S cows, 6 horses and 12 sheep. For pets I have a dog and 2 cats, one is spotted, and one is coal black so I call him “Nig”. We also have one little brown and White spotted calf and 2 little twin lambs. I can play some music on an organ but I do not play by note, I play by car. We also have a phonograph. I have two sisters and two brothers living and one brother and one sister dead. Well I must close for my letter is getting long. From your want- to—be—nieoe.-—Florenoe Coleman, Ithaca, Michigan. Dear Uncle Ned :-—I wrote once to the Children’s Hour and saw my letter in print, and wrote again but I guess it found the waste basket. Amber Holmes was the only one that guessed my name right. It is raining awfully hard here to-' night. I guess we aren’t going to have any summer. I and my cousins and my sister and brother went about 2 miles last Sunday gathering May flowers. We got a nice lot. There is some trailing Arbutus around here too. Now I will close hope- ing that this letter doesn’t go to the waste basket like my last one. I aim—Bernice » Durfeo, R. 1, Alger, Mich. _ birdinthehodzont» al column, and the same name in name of the right bird, M15 have a continued. ' 7 .h- l . ,rv. uprigh' 1: column. Ifyoa W ‘ (the M r, . NIH-Irena film‘s..- Hh H-‘_‘- ‘ ("farmer ,with‘ the stored beans and he will probably sell out and enable 1 f the short seller to get the profit. The farmers have the present sit- nation partially in their own hands. .1! you make a survey of the storage bean situation and it developes as We think it will that the great bulk of beans estimated left in Michigan belong to the farmer and the farm- erwill sit tight and not sell them it might be the means of helping the market. The present season starts out more unfavorable than a normal season. Should the weather remain com: and a heavy frost occur around the 10th of June it might result in serious damage to the early plant- ed beans and this together with a decreased bean acreage in the sugar 4 beet growing sections might work out to the advantage of the owner ,of beans. The farmer who has held his beans until this time and ofler~ ed $3.80 to $4.10 for them it would appear to us that if by sitting tight until later might help the market atxleast it would be worth a trial. The short seller of beans might be able to bear the market lower but not as easily as when farmers are selling freely. If the bears did suc- ceed in pounding the market down and, if it did go 250 lower which in our opinion is not probable if the farmer will sit tight—he could help better his own condition and we are sure there are dealers in the state who, would welcome any assistance that the growers might give them that would strengthen the market at least to a reasonable price and get it out of bear control. . Last Friday morning one of our brokers wired us that their broker competitors were soliciting business at $4.50 per cwt. delivered on fancy screened; beans in a city that takes a freight rate of 37c from Midland. We told him to buy them as we could not afford to sell that cheap. Figure it out yourself. That price would leave $4.13 for the beans, de- duct 12c for the bags, deduct So for brokerage and the shipper gets $3.93 for beans that cost him $4.10 per cwt. There is not a farmer in Michigan who can not see that any elevator Who sold beans on 3. mar- gin of 16c cwt. but what in a very short time would be out of business. But the elevator who sold short stored beans could to keep the mar- ket down sell two or three cars at what looked like 160 cwt. margin if by so doing he could break the mar- ket 10c or 15c per cwt. on 25 cars previously sold short. We appreciate that many farmers having stored beans will need some money before the new crop but sell- ing the stored beans would not be necessary. Their banker would loan reasonable amounts on stor- age receipts of reliable concerns and the banker would be quite sure the beans were on hand in the elevator before he loaned the money and if they were not on hand somebody would have to get busy and get them and that would not hurt the market any. AThere is only one place to store beans that is on the farm and when beans come to the elevators they should be sold then the elevators who put their hard cash in them is not going out and try and bear the market on himself as can be done selling short stored beans owned by farmers in which the dealer has none of his own cash invested in them. OR, MONEY! MONEY! (Continued from Page 10.) seemed interested only that Mr. Blade- ' dell, and especially Mrs. Blaisdell, should i know the intimate history or one Eph- raim- Blaisdell, born in I720, and his ten children and forty-nine grandchildren. He talked of ration investment than, and of the weather. He talked of the Blaisdeuls trip. and of the cost of rail- road fares‘ and hotel life. He talked-— indeed, Mrs. Jane told her husband after he left that Mr. Smith had talked of everything under the sun, and that she nearly had a fit because she could not ’ _. h ’i‘bif it. 1&6 filled ‘ 3 flit. -msl filer. toftaj‘te. her with him. He changed the ‘ indeed, so abruptly. that Miss Maggie hit her lips and flushed a little, throwing a swift glance into his_appar- entlyy serene countenance» , _ Miss Maggie herself. in the afternoon, with an errand for an examine, walked slowly by the tennis court. She saw Mr. Smith at once—«but he did not' seem at all interested in the playing. He had his back to the court, in fact. He was talk- ing very anhnatedly with Mellieent Bin-is- dell. He was still talking with her—- though on the opposite side of the court ——-whem Miss Maggie went by again on her way home. ' Miss Maggie frowned and said some- thing just-under her breath about “that cMiHirting as umal !” Then she went on, walking very fast, and without an- other glance toward the tennis ground. But a little farther on Mile Maggie’s SIX CALVES IN ONE YEAR IS COW’S RECORD 143'! a record that would be hard to beat. Mort Smith of Bellevuc, Michigan, owns a cow that gave birth to six calves in one year. Less than a year ago she presented Mr. Smith with a set of triplets, and two of the three are still living. Just the other day triplet heifer calves were born to her, and the three arrivals are ro~ ported to be doing nicely, all be- ing perfectly formed. step lagged peroeptibly, and her head lose its proud poise. Miss Maggie, for a reason she could not have explained her- self, was feeling suddenly odd, and weary, and very much alone. To the image in the mirror as she took off her hat a few minutes later in her own hall, she said scornfully: “Well, why shouldn’t you feel old? You are old. You are old !” Miss Maggie had a habit of talking to herself in the mir- ror—but never before had she said any- thing like this to herself. An hour later Mr. Smith came home to supper. “Well, how did the game go?" queried Miss Maggie, without looking up from the stocking she was mending. “Game? Go? 011! Why, I don’t re- member who did win flnally," he answer~ ed. Nor did it apparently occur to him that for one who was so greatly interested in tennis, he was curiously uninformed. It did occur to Miss Maggie, hOWever. (Continued in June 21 issue.) THE HIDDEN FOE OF YOUR COMZMUNITY (Continued from Page 11) are the pure in heart for they shall eee God.”- Purity is the window of heaven to the soul, and We shut out the face of God when we close this window by pulling down the blind of obscenity and profanity. Now, this is an era of conservation of nat- ural resources for the existence and comfort of the human family. This is fine. But now it is proposed that we spend a like energy in conserving the moral and spiritual health of our children by combating the hidden foe of impurity. To keep our boys and girls in the image of God, is to keep their minds unsullied and their bodies clean. MEANING OF GENEIS 2:21 We are very well pleased with your sermons that we read in THE Bomss anma. As I believe you are very well learned in the Bible, I would kindly ask you the meaning . of Genesis, chapter two, and verse 21.-—-E. J., Curran, Mich. HE creation accounts are not giv-i en to us in terms that satisfy the modern scientific mind. But does this story have to be scientific- ally accurate to be true? Certainly not, since the writer did not have this in mind. We must judge the truth of the account by the object the author has in view. 2:21, the first object scems to be to set forth God’s creative relation to woman thru the man. But, again it indicates the complimentary rela- tion of man and woman. Of 1001-. 11:8, 9. In this scripture the author describes the process of creating the woman in language which he knew ' to convey, and in language which could be understood in that pro» scientific age. instruct Little Bobbie we must use words he can. " understand. And tho the language of the verse in question is mysteri— , one, the least advanced in learning” may understand its '7 did not H ’ Because Health Comes First “Grain them in «met? I should say I do. Not Suite so much when there‘s , of course, but they get LARRO everydayinthe yenr—flit’sonlyapoundor two." We how they talk nowadays because they know health comes first—deck, duty-coated, bright-eyed health—cows in tip-top, splendid condition. Such cows are ready when it comes time to freshen and they have good, sturdy calves. They don’t go off feed. They don’t have udder trouble, lax appetites and indigestion. You don’t pay big bills for medical treatment. If you": feeding LARRO you’re feeding for health and profit. If you’re feeding LARRO every day in the year—«in spring, summer, fall and Motor—you’re feeding for the big, long profit. All the care used in making LARRO—-thc safeguards against nails, wire and trash—the strict exclusion of all fillers and off-grade ingredients—the careful standardizing to get abso- lute uniformity in every particular—the exact proportioning of each ingredient—all these things have a two-fold object: health for your cows and the biggest possible profit for you. There’s a LARRO dealer near you. If you don’t know where to find him, we’ll be glad to have you write us. The Larrowe Milling Company 58. Larrowo Bldg. Detroit, Michigan ' egos >. it imported eloe 30 days' fmIrH—t isfled. only 07.50 mdmvye: Every Day You Need fié‘flwfl (srmommuo) cosmonauts! _ ro AID m ammo Nathan‘s; 13331:! All Livestock and Poultry Health! Kills Lice, Mites and Fleas. For Scratches, Wounds and common skin troubles. of the an! The Halo _ (an. v y came got out 3:“- an e r' ix wit . em mill 13"" . lo I in Minimum “was; '9 - 1' "E FOLLOWING BOOKLET S ARE FREE! No. 151—!!!” mums. 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It Mound so s. $1.25 a bot e at drug- gists or postpaid. Will tell you more if you write. Made in the U. S. A. by W. I. reuse, Inc. 839 Lyman St, Springfield, Um. DETROIT. men. unstea— . Onemn$l.25often iieient. Ngwron'e for culls, Gnome-Ill, 0 vol. Indigestion. 1.35 ems. A or new co. mm 3-3: E can use a few earnest men and women part or full time in solicit- mbscriptions and acting as our agents. Write Manager it man Wm... -m"°'.“°m,“,§ $3; _ THE. MICHIGAN susmsss ensues, Mt. Clemens, Michigan it is in the 1". Warner, Wont Editor. _ DE LAVAL with any or every other >cream separator made be- fore reaching the conclu- 'sion that any other ma»- chine is good enough, or that you can afford to buy or use it. SEE the machines side- by-side first, and if see- ing leaves any doubt then TRY them side-by-side. Do your own choosing after having done so. Remember that the best separator means more than any other ma- chine on the farm, a sav- ing or a loss twice-a-day every day in the year, and that the better ma- chine will last twice as long as the inferior one. / min... '1...- ~ Sold on easy terms or installments. See your De Laval agent at once. THE DE LAVAL SEPARATOR COMPANY NEW YORK 165 Broadway CHICAGO 29 E. Madison Street SAN FRANCISCO 61 Beale Street Advertisements Inserted under this heading for reputable breeders of Live Stool at special low rates to encourage the growing of pure-brads on the farms of our readers. Our advertising rate is Thirty Cents (300) per agate line, per insertion. less 2% for cash if sent with order or paid on SEND IN YOUR AD AND WE WILL PUT IT IN TYPE or $4.20 per Inch, of month following date of Insertion. FREE. to you can see how many lines it will fill BREEDERS DIRECTORY, MICHIGAN BUS Fourteen agate lines to the column Inch or before the 10th Address all letters mess FARMER. Mi'. CLEMENS. MIOH. RED POLLED ED POLLED BULLS READY FOR_ SERVICE. groin milking strains. Prices right. JACOB BERNER a. SONS. Grand Ledge. Mich. Q ANGUS HAVE SOME FINE YOUNG ANGUS BULLS tofu International Grand Champion Stock at reasonable prices. H. KERR a. 00.. Addison, Ileh. JERSEYS POOIS 99th OF H. F. to Young stock for sale. Herd accredited b State and FAedeai-nl r(government. < vui‘ t rice an esc phon. ta or WIYLBIOR. BELDING. Mich. euv c. SWISS REG. JERSEYS. In In edins. ONE FOR SALE 8 BROWN SWISS BULLS. year old. B Well Br T. . FRANK POET. Clare, Michigan, R6. Free to Asthma and Hay Fever Sufferers Free Trial of Method That Anyone Can Use Without Discomfort or Loss of Time. We have a method for the control of Asthma, and we want you to try it at our expense. No matter whether your case is of long standing or recent develop- ment, whether it is present as Chronic Asthma or Hay Fever, you should send for a free trial of our method. No matter in what climate you live, no matter What your age or occupation, If you are troubled with Asthma or Hay Fever, our method should relieve you promptly. We especially want to send it to those apparently hopeless cases, where all forms of inhalers, douches, opium preparations, fumes, “patent smokes,” etc., have failed. We want to show everyone at our expense, that our method is des1gned_ to end all difficult breathing, all wheezxng, and all those terrible paroxysms. This free offer is too important to neg- lect a single day. Write now and begin the method at once. Send no money. Simply mail coupon below. Do it Today ——you even do not pay postage. FREE TRIAL COUPON FRONTIER ASTEIIIA C0., Room 8463 Niagara and Hudson Sta, Buffalo, N.Y. Send free trial of your method to: HEREFORDS BREED H E R E F‘O R D S THAT FATTEN quick] . Eleven chmce two—year—old heifers and severe yearling bulls sired ‘byInternational Prize Winners for spring sale. Write us for information. Breeders of Herefords since 1860. CRAPO FARM. Swartz Creek. Michigan. Hereford Steers 88 Wt. Around 650 lbs. 30 Wt. Around 800 lbs. 44 Wt. Around 600 lbs. 38 Wt. Around 700 lbs. 48 Wt. Around 500 its. 46 Wt. Around 600 lbs. All dehorned. deep reds, good stock Baal quality herefords are usually mafkg when finished. Anxious sell your choice one car load or all. Give number and weight preferred. V. V. Baldwin, Eldon, Wapello C0., la. cunnnsmrs MAY — GUERNSEYS — ROSE STATE AND FEDERAL ACCREDITED Bull calves out of Dams up to 877 pounds fat. Sued B whose Dams have u to 1011 ounds t. The homes of bulls; Shutiilewick May ‘ e S e]. Jumbo of Briarbank and Holbecks' Golden night of Nordland. From Dams pro- ducing 1011.18 fat, 772 fat and 610 fat. EORG . BURROWS or GEORGE J. HICKS. 8., Michigan. PURE BHED GUERNSEY B "$.31: " F c. R. TALBOT. Farmington, Michigan. Saginaw. w. SHORTHORNS FOR 8ALE—-—ONE RED SHORTHORN REGIB- tered bull. a e ten months. no roan ehorthorn registered 1). l. age eight months. Also f heifres, coming two Henry J. Lynch. our red are old. hiayville, Tuscola Co., Mich. BRED REnglhsTERED 0 cm cows ' milkers and show stoc . cum, load SELESKY BRO’8., Grand Blane. Mlch., R2. FOR SALE—3 P U R E B R E D SHORTHORN Bulls, milking strain. Ale 1. 5 and 13 Pnccl' right. Elmer E. Weetbrooii, Crosweiilflolaifi ‘91 ‘ SWINE @ O. I. O. o I 0 MARCH PIGS. EITHER 80“! OR I I ' Boar Pigs, choice of litter 815 average 812. . in 0. O. D. if Bil-defied. Order now. aple Valley stock Farm. North Adams. Mich. o I o Is 12 YEARLING all—1'8 1'0 FARROW I l ' in April and May. Large stock. re- corded fr . Also one adieu: 2%Jam'nummo, Michigan. W3 3 sunshine—ennui ems use some . t a. Write m 12a year. ' Joh‘iiu'mmnvnn. fleas. molt. s. s. CLINTON FARMERS TO CON- TINUE TO TEST HE North Clinton County Testing Association .has suc- cessfully completed its first year. Operations began in March, 1923. After two changes of testers Mr. Ford Morgan of Kinde, Mich- igan, took up the cow testing duties. He completed the work successfully. Mr. Morgan closed the association year with a complete membership and the association, at a reorganiza- tion meeting held at Maple Rapids, April 16th, decided to continuevthe C. T. A. work for a second year. Twenty-two of the original members are continuing the work in this as- sociation and a few new members have been located in the neighbor- hood—A. C. B. , VETERINARY , DEPARTMENT i BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS A friend of mine bought a regist— ered Holstein cow at a public auc- tion that had been tested a few days previous for T. B. by the state test- Cow er. In about 40 days after she was ‘ tested she died. We had her exam- ined by a veterinarian who said her death was caused by T. B. He said if a cow is too far gone with T. B. she will not react. Is this true? Is there any redress? Will they have to pay for this cow?—A. H., Dry- den, Mich. T is true that occasionally an an— imal is encountered which is so badly infected with tuberculosis that it will not react to the tubercul— in test. This is due to the fact that the animal is saturated with tuber- culosis material and will not respond to the irrigation produced by tuber- culin when injected. Fortunately such animals are not numerous and can usually be eliminated by physical examination. And further, if such an animal has been in the herd for any length of time, there are almost sure .to be other animals infected as the result of association. Numerous slight lesions in a 'heril, without any good explanation as to cause, usual- Iy leads to an investigation which would reveal a spreader if present. In the effort to eliminate tuber- culosis more is necessary than the mere mechanical application of the tuberculin test. It should be kept in mind that in referring to the tu- berculous animal that will not re- act to the test we are dealing with a rare exception and not with a rule. If the animal died as you indicate and was actually tuberculosis, there would be no redress. When a tu- berculin test is applied, every effort is made to locate all of the tubercu- lous animals but tuberculin is not an immunizing agent and it cannot be foretold what may happen to an animal after the test is applied. Forty days is a short time in which to develop tuberculosis in an ad- vanced stage but it is usually con- ceded that the disease is not herid- itary and cases are on record of calves eight weeks old which have been condemned on account of gen- eralized tuberculosis. It- is also possible that the animal in question may have been exposed or even in- fected before the test was applied but the disease had not developed sufficiently at the time of test to cause a reaction. There are other conditions which may resemble tuberculosis and the veterinarian who made this examin- ation should have confirmed his dia- gnosis by submitting material to a laboratory for examination. In any case where there is a question as to the accuracy of the tuberculin test, this should always be done. The question of who shall pay for the cow would depend upon the ar- rangement or agreement at the time of purchase. If the purchaser was not absolutely sure of the health status of the animal or the herd from which it came, he should have asked for a 60 day retest privilege. Practically all pure bred owners who purchase valuable animals now specify that a satisfactory retest must be passed at the expiratidn of 60 or 90 days—B. J. Killham, State Veterinarian. Prizes in 1924 Ton Litter Contest HE Michigan Ton Litter Club announces the prizes to be awarded to the winners in this year’s contest. Liberal contribu— tions from the leading packing com- panies slaughtering hogs in Mich- igan and from swine registry associ- ations make possible attractive awards for swine breeders and feed- ers who excel] in raising large lit- ters of pigs and in feeding them to an early market weight. Cash was contributed by Ham- mond Standish, Parker Webb and Sullivan Packing Companies of De— troit and the Pontiac Packing Com— pany of Pontiac to provide for a gold medal to every producer of a. litter weighing one ton or more at age of 180 days, and cash prizes as follows: $25.00 to producer of heaviest litter at age of 180 days; $20.00 to producer of 2nd heaviest litter at age of 180 days; $15.00 to producer of 3rd heaviest litter at age of 180 days; $10.00 to producer of 4th heaviest litter at age of 180 days; $5.00 to producer of 5th heaviest litter at age of 180 days. The Detroit Packing Company of- fers one piece of choice bacon and 100 pounds high grade tankage to each producer of the five heaviest litters in the contest. NewtOn Packing Company of De- troit offers a choice ham to each of the producers of the two heaviest litters and a. piece of choice bacon to the producers of the 3rd and 4th heaviest litters. The above prizes may be won by any Michigan farmer complying swines. 1: Special prizes offered by breed registry associations: By National Duroc Jersey Record Association: $50.00 to producer of heaviest Duroc Jersey litter, and an extra $50.00 if heaviest of all breeds. ' By Annerican Duroc Jersey Asso- ciation: Bronze ». Medal to producer of the Duroc litter making the ton mark, who matures. and carries it today, mentioning this paper-.5; through to the 180 days the largest number in his litter. \. By Chester White Record Asso- ciation: $25.00 to producer of heav- iest Chester White litter sired by a registered boar and produced by a registered dam; an additional $50 if heaviest litter of all breeds. By the O. I. C. Swine Breeders Association: $25.00 to producer of heaviest litter from a registered 0. I. C. sire and dam, and an extra $25 00 if‘ heaviest of all breeds. By the Hampshire Swine Record Aesc 1.1mm; inu'gdsilver loving cup to producer of heaviest litter, all breeds competing, provided that the litter is sired by a pure bred Hamp- shire boar. In order to qualify for the cash prizes, a good picture of the litter must be obtained near the end of the contest. The prizes will be awarded at the Michigan Swine Breeders Association meeting held during “Farmers’ Week” at the Michigan Agricultural College. Sixteen men won gold medals by producing more than a ton of pork from one sow in six months last year in Michigan. Although mar- ket values have discouraged many swine feeders, it is believed that fully as many growers will prove the efficiency of their strain of breeding stock and their system of feeding by producing ton litters this year. Raising large litters produces pigs at low cost per pig and rapid gains are nearly always relatively cheap gains. Ton litters usualty demonstrate the best systems of management and are of interest to both breeders and market, pork pro- ducers. FREE BOOK ABOUT CANCER The Indianapolis Cancer Hospital. Indianapolis, Indiana, has published a booklet which gives interesggg facts about the cause of Cancer, 1 tells what to do for pain, bleeding, odor, etc. A valuable gel 8 In the management of any case. rite {minesflg‘5-ew» \ ' ‘ ‘u. — IIP-e-rvre-lrrlwwtr-l'rrwwlep" v—FI—Vlwnl we- ‘ P-rr‘v' we—r-v-UI ‘fi' 1 - evr‘eVVv—u-v-v—vrqur ewvy" vv‘ F— ’miao’un‘ .-‘~» v‘“. — In... . .‘mvssucam Our chicks are the kind that make good. Every lock is carefully culled and mated. We have been in business I , ' seven year: and have been building 61811111! 9-15 consistently to a W “he” '9 can oler chicks more than worth WWW a... 0 00 ENG s, MERE!) warm ROCKS, ANCONAS. . 00 sec “MW” -----‘£i: its: ‘33::3 32%”3636'1122122‘. use 12.00 57.50 100% live delivery guaranteed. Investigate our preposition be- fore buying. A postal will bring full information. STAR BANEERY. Box 23, Holland, Mich. POULTRY BREEDERS’ * =DIRECTORY-f" Advertisements inserted under this holding at 800 per agate line, , per issue. Commercial Baby Chick advertisements 450 per agate line. Write out what you have to offer and send it in. We will put it in type. send proof and quote rates by return mail. Address The Michigan Business Farmer, Advertising De- partment. Mt. Clemens, Michigan. RHODE ISLAND REDS 100 Special Reds PU LETS We offer 100 only Superior R. I. Red Pullete It s d t 3 030131.18 from tires nestegl stock. en or c r 0 see Pulls . a _ lets, Hens and Cockerels in Barred and White Rocks; W, ndottes; Orpingtons; Mmorcas; An- conas: Leg orns. Also Turkeys. Geese, Dosh ' _ This stock is ready for summar and fall dehvery. It is the Pure Breed Practical Pouitr that you want on your farm for a money i! Inspgt this stock on our own ground; guarantee t you will be satisfied. STATE FARMS ASSOCIATION. Kalamazoo, Mich. Member Inter-national Baby Chick Association Heneber Michigan State Fam Bureau figgfichMB D E 1:58 LPA I: QdR EDS. eggs . . per . os pal . MR8. AgLBERT HARWOOD. R4. Ohulevoix. Mich. BARRED ROCKS BARRED ROCK HATOHING EGGS FROM 9 pound males 1.10 per 15; $2.00 r 30. Mrs. Frank lllikin, Roscommon, Ich., R. 1. GEEE FOR SALE—THOROUGHBRED TOULOUSE Geese and But! Rock Coekereis. Blue Ribbon rise winners. Bud Rock ea $1.50 per 15; s .00 r 100. Goose e553 4 c sac . ALDWIN a N0 LIN, Leingeburo, Mich., R4. TEN EGGS FROM PURE TOULOUSE GEESE, $4.115. fifteent eggs iii. I. Reds, $1.25. In- eur rce cs reps . Miapgmy ISoutiiimorth, Canopolis, Mich., R2. /.{r i WW TURKEYS EGGS FOR HATCHING Bronze Turkeys, Toulouse Geese, Pekin Ducks and Barred Books. Nearly all of this stock has been imported from Canada by us. w. T. SHUTTLEWORTH, Ypsilanti, Michigan. SPECIAL SALE Eight?" 85:”? pos id. THOS. G. GALLAGHAN, Fenian, fichigan. WSAVE nil-HA0 iii iiiliii MAGAZINES Reduction Oder No. F-l The Business Farmer 1 yr. A}! F. Pathfinder, 26 Issues 6 mos. I Fruit, Garden & Home 1 yr. Today’s Housewfie 6 mos. Michigan Business Farmer, Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Gentlemen: For the enclosed 3.... ...... ......... ..send the Michigan Business Farmer and all Magazines 7 in Club No..................... uy Name" - .y ‘ ’ m- l - a "akn; plenum-Gem... mutt-Cone'eonouep-eee ‘ lines, Hunted at more than $15,000,000 a pm. fell: almost entirely on the , . can be, prevented by reproducing: only infertile eggs during the late spring and summer. This which is conservatively esti- producer. Not only does he lose the value of the eggs which spoil, but ythe producer suffers a further ma. phi-tel lose in the reduction of the» number of eggs consumed caused by people getting had eggs among those they purchase. , V This loss can be entirely prevented by producing iner eggs during warm weather. This is accomplished by taking all male birds out of the: flock after the breeding seam is over. The rooster has no influence on the number of eggs produced, and should either be marketed or killed—the meat can be canned—or he should be kept penned up. TURKEY PRODUCES - SOFT- SHELL EGG I have pure bred Bourbon Red tur- keys and one nice large hen seems to be and acts all right, only she lays a long flat egg, soft shelled. Four of them were open when she left the nest. After she leaves the nest she stands with her wings to the ground for a half day, after that she seems all right. She has only laid six eggs. Sits on the nest sev- eral times but fails to lay any more. She is tame. They have gravel all around, oyster shells I keep out by the water dishes. I thought you would know what to give my hen in this condition.—-Mrs. R. N., Freeport, Michigan. NDOUBTEDLY this turkey hen has developed some internal disturbances afiecting the re- productive organs. more especially the oviduct. The oviduct is not functioning properly, otherwise a. normal egg would be produced. this trouble is frequently caused by an over fat condition which may result from corn feeding during the winter months. Some tur- key hens are more disposed to take on fat and require careful feeding in order to avoid this condition. Free range and exerctse with lim- ited grain feeding should gradually correct this condition. A dry mash consisting of wheat, corn, cats, with ten per cent meat scrap could be fed in an open hopper available at all times. There is less danger of stock becoming over fed on the dry mash method of feeding than where heavy grain feeding is practiced. The expulsion of the soft shelled egg would be a severe nervous and physical strain on the turkey hen which would account for the fact she stands with wings drooping, for several hours after the egg is pro- duced. A teaspoonful of castor oil if given at intervals of two or three days may assist in correcting this trouble.—E. C. Foreman, Prof. of Poultry Husbandry, M. A. C. Average sale prices of purebred dairy cattle for the year ending December 31, 1923, ranged from $133 for bulls under one year to $268 for bulls over three years of age. according to reports sub— mitted by breeders to the United States Department of Agriculture. The breeds included were: Ayrshire, Guernsey, Hol- stein, Jersey, and Brown Swiss. More than twice as many animals were dis- posed of at private sale as were sold at auction. Auction prices, however, aver~ aged from $25 to $50 per head higher than those realized in private sales. Aged bulls were an exception, such animals bringing more in private sales than at auction. New on the Wire He was newly arrived in this country and was none too familiar with the use of the telephone. 80 he took the receiver and demanded: “Aye vant to talk to my wife." Centrai’s voice came back sweetly: “Number, please?" “Oh,” he- replied, perfectly willing to help out. “she bane my second vun." Too Cool “Tell me," said the lady to the old soldier. "were you cool in battle?" “Cool?” said the truthful veteran. “why I fairily shivered."--Chrletian Reg- Oeeld no? "Well, doctor. do you think it anything eerieue‘l" "OhnotataiLitismerelyaboiion Wheatofymrmbutlwoulded’ vise you to keep an eye on it." / make wonderful winter layers. '- 3*? "1* l . HIGHEST QUALITY ens-rm BABY (HICKS m Michigan’s Old Reliable Hatchery, the best equipped and most modern Hatchery in the State. Pure Bred Tom Barron Englkh and American White Leghorn. Anconns, Barred Plymouth Rocks and Rhode Island Reds. Well-hatched Chicks from tamed Hoganined Free-range stock that Scent. i‘igmafim ' -‘ Prion on so 100 9‘“ '3: t}: 11. I." 11. $75.00 per 1,000 $38.50. per 500 - $8.00 per 100 - $4.25 per 50 live delivery guaranteed. Chicks sent by Insured Parcel Post prepaid to your door. 100% Sixteen years of experience in producing and shipping Chicks giving absolute satisfaction to thousands. Write for valuable illustrated free catalog and price list. Get low- est price on best quality Chicks before placing your order. Holland Hatchery & Poultry Farm, R. 7, Holland, Mich. S. C. Anconas Variety CHICKS From World’s Greatest Layers If you want pure bred chicks that are bred right, hatched right, and shipped right, that grow and will make you a profit, get our new low prices and free catalog before you buy Tom Barron White Leghoms Heavy Type Brown Leghorns R. C. & S. C. Rhode Island Reds VARIETY STOCK AFTER JUNE 2 Park’s Barred Rocks Prices on 25 50 100 500 English Barron 8. e. White I -L 8. 0. Mottled Anconas g. 0. Brown L S. c. and R. c. Rhode Island Reds. hem marvr‘saee‘rry'sa" ... .... ....._-....- 2.5 4.7 40.0 . 4.75 9.00 40.00 5.75 1 1 .00 50.00 5.75 1 1 .00 50.00 09 «red Plymouth Rocks (Parks Strain)... Flocks are carefully culled and developed on free range. All chicks are hand picked and inspected, no cripples or weaklings. Every one strong and healthy. Satisfaction and 100% live delivery guaranteed Postage paid. .Write now for our low prices and free catalog. White Leghorn and Barred Rock pullets after June 1, at low prices. Reference Holland City Bank KNOLL’S HATCHERY, R. R. 12, Box B, Holland, Mich. 5475 i$9.00 5 9.00 ilHSi BLISS flHlBK $7.00 PER 100 AND UP We are big producers of pure-bred chicks from heavy laying flocks. Flocks on free range. Varieties Postpaid to your door. _ Reference: chlund State Bank. “ tance and get them quickly. English White Leghorns, ................. .. Brown Leghorns, Heavy Type. ........ .. Barred Rocks, R. c. a. s. c. Reds, .............. .- 3.00 5.15 Mixed Chicks, ............................... .. You take no chance. 100% live delivery guaranteed. Culled by an expert. Prices on: 25 50 1 00 500 1000 ............... _.$2.50 $4.75 $9.00 $42.50 $85.00 ................ .- 3.25 6.00 11.00 50.00 95.00 1 1 .00 60.00 1 00.00 ............... .. 2.00 4.00 7.00 35.00 .... Order TODAY with full remit- HUNDERMAN BROS. Poultry Farm, Box 30, Zeeland, Mich. BI well mated a you want them. Broiler Ohix White a. Brown Leghorns....... Andonas ........................... .. Barred Rocks & R. i. Reds. Shipped by Parcel Post Prepaid; 100 %' Add one cent per chick for our extra select stock. Winstrom Poultry Farm .1 Hatchery, Box A-B, Iceland. Michigan. REDUCTION FOR, JUNE On our high (finality Chicks from heavy laying strains of certified stock. In on free range, . _ Flock! Order direct from tins ad and get chicks when Per 25 50 1 00 500 2'00 3215 1.00 35.00 70.00 hve delivery guaranteed. Reference. GARLOCK - WILLIAMS C0., Inc. 2463 BIOPELLE s'r., DETROIT, MICH. WE SOLICIT )YOUR SHIPMENTS of live poultry, veal and eggs. Our commission is 5%. References: Wayne County and Home Savings Bank, Bradstreet. Ship Your Poultry liked to DETROIT BEEF C0. («www.hmvw 11 £wa to drgse 8.1102111“; m use 00.. smut. such. REDUCED PRICES FOR JUNE write DeKoster’e Hatchery Box 100 Zeeland, Mich. li"i.ll.‘li§‘f""n$h “c350. mantra 0.1:! . Reduced prices {or the f the season. iflTERI—AKES FARM, Box 4. Lawrence. Mich. Here You LIVE Pomm For Sole? An Ad in THE MIGHIGAN BUSINESS ream W!!! Bell I“, 8 Late May, June and July delivery. Shipped post- sped,” Sta,- 3. 0. “mm, 100 500 1000 paid, 100% live delivery guaranteed. Barron Im- Leghorns & s CLUE—$12.00 $57.50 $110.00 proved English Type and Hall wood American Type corms _________ __ of S. C. \Vhite Leghorns. S eppards Strain of S. Extra Selected (‘hickg _ C. Mottled Anconas Direct. Dark Brown S. C. S I W L’eghoms Brown Leghoriis and Barred Rocks. Solentificall 0' B“. Leg & S" . hatched in Newtown Incubators from Pure-Bred A'ncom‘ls ' .... H 10.00 47.50 90.00 Free Range Flocks which have been carefully culled S 1 t d («hi 'fi;"§“'fi‘ w and mated by experts and rated and certified by eff'e S’ (9 I'gxfile' & the Mich. Baby Chick Assn. Our Birds are winners Sega 3,530“ 5 ‘ g- 8 00 40,00 75,00 at leading shows and Egg Laying Contests. AISO " "' t a """"" " 14.0 (.0 00 11;, 00 hundreds of 8-Wk.-old pullets ready for shipment. Bérred R001“? --------- ----- -- :0 ‘,.‘ ’0’00 Prices: Special Star Mating chicks from flocks of Mixed or Brmler _Cliicks.. [.50 30.00 i . \ritli order. balance a week before 'I‘ . ] 0 ’7' "ms r Zeeland State Bank- inuted to . shipment. Reference, one and two‘year-old hens 210-280 Egg Strain Males. TOWNLINE POULTRY FARM, Dept. B, Zeeland, Mich. PURE BRED BABY CHICKS We have been carefully developing our flocks for eight years. Every chick pure bred and from stock carefully culled, for type and production. Our chicks give satisfaction. Order today for Quick Delivery. . Prices on 25 50 100 500 Eng. “'liiic Legliorns ...................................................... ..$2.50 $4.75 $9.00 $40.00 Biirrcd Rocks. R. I. Rods, ......................................... .. 2.75 5.25 10.00 45.00 “111. Rocks and “'yandotlcs ........................................ .. 3.00 5.75 11.00 50.00 Postpaid. 100% live (lt‘lchry. You take no chances. Ref/Farmers & Mechanics Bank, this City. No catalog. Order from this ad. Washtenaw Hatchery, (Mes—Rd- Ann Arbor, Mich. Reduced Prices for BEST Chicks For JUNE_—JULY—AUGUST——I‘ure bred chicks, hatched right, large and- strong, postpaiddive delivery to your door. Instructive catalog free. Breeds 25 Chicks 50 Chicks 100 Chicks 500 Chicks 1000 Chicks White Leghorns.....$2.50 . . . . . . . . .. - 0 . . . . . . . . .. 9.00 . . . . . . . . .. 2-50 . . . . . . . . ..3 85.00 Barred Rocks . . . . . . .. 3.00 . . . . . . . . .. 6.00 . . . . . . . . .. 11.00 . . . . . . . . .. 52.50 . . . . . . . . .. 105.00 S.C.R.I. Reds . . . . . . .. 3.00 . . . . . . . . .. 6.00 . . . . . . . . .. 11.00 . . . . . . . . .. 52.50 . . . . . . . . .. 105.00 Strong broiler chicks, no breed parenteed, $7.00 per 100, after June_lst. Order early, right now! Late customers were isappomted last year. Quality and price talk. Act now. BRUMMER-FREDRICKSON Poultry Farm, Box 26, Holland, Mich. E G G ROYALBRED CHICKS S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS AND BROWN LEGHORNS. SELECTED MATING EXTRA SELECTED MATING Per 25——-$2.‘75 Per 100—310.00 Per 25 $3.00 Per 100——-—$1‘I.00 ’Pel‘ 50—3500 Per 500 41.50 P r 50— 5.50 Per 500——-$52.50 Per 1000 $95.00 s e Posl‘ 1000 $105.00 Mixed for broilers $1.00 per 100 . ()r-ler direct from lll‘lCCS to save time. for these Egg-lirch Chicks. ' 100’? live delivery gimrantced. You make no mismlm in placing your order R. 2, Iceland, Michigan. ROYAL HATCHERY 6’: FARMS, S. P. Wiersma LOW JUNE PRICES - POSTPAID. 1000/o LIVE DELIVERY Stron dy, Northern—grown Chicks. Selected, purebred stock. Healthy Flocks on free range insure strength in every Chick. Varieties Prices on: 50 100 500 1000 , _ Wh. 8: Brown Leghorns, Grade A .............. .. ...$6.00 $10.00 $41.00 $92.00 a a Barred Rocks (Aristocrat) Grade A, .......... .. 1.00 12.00 51.50 112.00 Mixed Chicks, Light Breeds $8.00; Heavy Iirccds, $10.00 per. 100 straight. Double A grade Chicks $2.00 per 100 higher than ziiiovc. Hatched under 1)th conditions. Every chick carefully inspected. Order right from this ad with full remittance. There is Reference: State Commercial Savings Bank. ' ERY, Box 50, Iceland. Michigan. no risk. GREAT NORTHERN HATCH REDUCED PRICES— CERTIFIED CHICKS From World’s Best Laying Strains For JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST DELIVERY Q ‘ L Breed 25 60 100 600 1000 Tancrod Wh. Loghornl $2.50 $4.50 $9.00 $40.00 5 30.00 Parks' Barred Rocks 1.00 6.00 11.00 52.50 102.50 R. C. t 8. C. IIon 3.00 6.00 11.00 52.50 102.50 Order now for 830th delivery. Satisfaction guuanteed. All flocks inspected and certified by Mich. Agr. .llege. Strong healthy chicks, real money-makers. Don’t delay. Many disappointed last year. Order from this ad now. Catalog free. Real broiler chicks at 87.00 per 100 after June lat, no breed guaranteed. LAKEVIEW POULTRY FARM, n.8, Box 6, Holland, Michigan BABY CHICKS---SPECIAI. PRICES JUNE and July. Delivered anywhere. White Leghorns $10 per 100. Barred Rocks and R. I. Reds $12 per 100. All ilociks culled and inspected. ()ur own breeding flock of large type American White chhorns. Laying and standard qualities combined. 13 years breeding, hatching and marketing experience. Modern plant. Live delivery guaranteed. Order from this advertisement to‘Qnsure prompt shipment. EGG FARM AND HATCHERY, BIG BEAVER MAIL ADDRESS, BIRMINGHAM, MICH., R. 4. We offer for June 3, 10, 17 and 24th by irepaid parcel post, 100 per cent live strong pure bred chicks, at 00 per 50; $11.00 per 100; 050.00 per 500‘ $90.00 per 1000. rder direct from this adv. or semi for our free catalog with testimonials of satisfied customers and which faithfully presents things you would see if you made a personal vmt. Each breeder selected by Prof. Sanford, mated to pedigreed Males Riverview Poultry Farm, Route 2, Box 94, Zeeland, Mich BUY YOUR CHICKS NOW English Strain 8. G. White Leghorn: at .......... ..s 9.0 Rhoda Island Rods, S. O. at .................... .. 11.00 per Rhode Island Reds. R. c. at ---- .. .. 11.00 per 100 Anconas at ................................ .. 1o_oo Broiler Ohlcks, mixed, at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. o 1.00, or 100. ,Barrod Rooks at ..... .. ......................................... .. 11.00 100, i Order from ‘Ad... .Satisfcction guaranteed.‘ PULLETS an HENS from above varieties for sale. : PROGRESSIVE POULTRY FARMS, looland...Mich. . ..‘I’ . _. ,’_ A ..— CHICK FEEDING “ LACK of grit of the right size for, baby chicks will often- times cause indications of leg weakness and anemia, and in some cases a. condition which looks like' roup,” says Mrs. George R. Shoup. poultry specialist of the west Wash- ington experiment station. “When preparing grit for small chicks one should be careful. to see that it contains a large percentage of grains the size of pin heads and larger. This, of course, applies to chicks up to the age of three weeks. After that age it can be coarser, per— hapsone-half the size of a grain 'of wheat. When chicks run with the hen they usually get enough grit un- less they-are on clay soil. When they are being raised by artificial means they should be supplied with grit where they will have it handy. “The question often comes to us about the feeding of infertile eggs," continued Mrs. Shoup. “Some people wonder if there is danger from white diarrhea, but our experience does not show. any trouble of this kind de- veloping if the eggs are properly boiled. An Ohio bulletin gives the results of experiments which shows that boiling for one—half an hour will destroy all bacteria. “After boiling, the eggs can be run through an ordinary meat grinder, shells and all, mixed at the rate of 20 or 30 per cent by weight with dry mash. A feed of this kind sup- plies the necessary amount of protein and vitamines as well as minerals. It is essential, however, to feed some form of greens during the .chick’s every life, especially when they are not getting outside range. This can be done by the use of lawn clippings, chopped kale, or sprouted wheat. “Perhaps the most convenient plan is to sow wheat in boxes or a long trough along one side of the brooder room, which is covered with one-inch wire mesh. By sowing several days before the chicks are hatched the wheat will be green when it is need— ed. The first few feedings will need to be cut and placed before the chicks. After about 10 days, how- ever, the chicks will jump onto the netting and eat the wheat as it grows through the wire. “Wheat can even be sprouted in an ordinary sprouter by spreading it out only two inches deep in the trays. It then can be out two or three times in one season. “Bread crumbs can be supplied by saving all scraps from the family table or the bread box and placing in pans to dry out in the oven. They should not be baked, but just left long enough to be crisp and slightly brown. The pieces can then be run through the meat grinder with very little trouble. This makes a very high-quality feed which is relished by the chicks. “Some people prefer to grind a few crusts in this manner immedi- ately after they have ground the in- fertile eggs, as this process will clean the meat grinder in fine shape.” 'l’OULTRY HOUSE PAID FOR BY W'ELL CULLED FLOCK HE results obtained by Mrs. F. L. Kruse of Clinton County, Iowa, through poultry culling under the direction of the county extension agent should be an encouragement to any one who may have hesitated to cull the home flock to get rid of “boarder” hens. In July, 1921, when Mrs. Kruse had 210 hens, she called in the ex— tension agent and with her assistance took out 80 “loafers,” which were sold while the price was good. A number of neighbors attended the culling demonstration. The egg pro- duction was not cut down after the culling. The culls were watched for 4 days, but laid no eggs. Mrs. Kruse kept a record of eggs produced and sold during the year, but did not include those used in the home, which amounted to a good many dozens. The flock has more than paid for a new poultry house built last fall from plans furnished by the extension agent. Eggs sold during the year brought $477.59, the old hens sold for $77.80. Several cockerels were cold for breeding pur- ifposes, and the rest were marketed ' while young, bringing in considerable additional money. u .1” i *9. . EGG Bliss/.1”. r18YEARS' Buy Chix now when Prices are low; Sell eggs in November when you can get the most profit. Such results can he depended upon when on buy Wyngarden. 200-289 egg strain, Anglish type, White Leghorn chicks. Developed by years of careful breeding and culling. In our Brown Leghorns and Anconas also, you get the best breeding possible. Purchaser] now, they are sure to make a handsome profit for you. Catalog free. Order now from these low prices I SELECTED MATINGS— For For For English w. Leghorns, 50 1001000 Br. Leghorns, Anconas $4.50 $9 $80 ExrnA' SELECTED MATINGS. same b’reed 5.50 11 100 SPECIAL STAR MAT- lNGS,.Engllsh W Leghorns ................. .. 6.50 13 110 ODDS AND ENDS— ,, (broilers) ..................... .. 1 60 (500 lots at the 1,000 rate.) 100 per cent live delivery guaranteed. ‘ Wygyardea ammonia... . HATC/‘IERYE rARMs Box 3 . ’ Ch' I: f Y x" 1C 3 01‘ 011 Big, strong, sturdy fellows from selected, heavy laying pure bred flocks. Postpaid to your door. 100% live arrival guaranteed. Low prices. L Prices 0n:32050 $5 $130000 $4510(5)o h , . . . . eg oms s . 5.50 10.00 41.50 25 6.25 12.00 41.50 13.00 62.50 1.00 13.00 82.50 ......... .. 3. . . 8: R. l. Reds 3.15 Barred Rocks ...... .. 3.75 Chicks will reach you quickly and safely. Refer- ence: People’s State Bank. Order right from this Ad. There is no risk. Tlmmer's Hatcheries, Box M, Holland, Mich. TOur Baby Chicks Can’t be beat because they are hatched from Michigan’s leading pedigreed flocks, culled by genu— inc poultry experts, for higher egg production and because we hatch only 111' tested mammoth mach- ines. Rocks, Reds, White Le horns, Anconas. Buff Orpingtons. Large iiistruc ve catalog tell all about'them. Prices tie up. MICHIGAN HATOHERY and POULTRY FARM Box 2, Holland, Michigan. REDUCED PRICES For June and July on our Pure Bred stock Care— fully developed for years. White Leghorns headed by male birds .of 285-303 egg record strains. Egg Basket Strain of Buff Leghorns, Brown Leg- horns, White Wyandottes, Rocks, and R.’I. e a highly bred. Reference: First State Bank. Cir- cular Free. MAY and JUNE CHICKS The Kind That Pay Big Profits PINE BAY FARM Cl-lICKS_.are backed by our 20.years’ experience in the poultry busiiiess_and a repu- tation for fair dealing With thousands of satisfied customers. Our experi- cure protects you. Chicks 6V2c U for June Deliver Rocks, Reds. Minorcas, Anconas an Leghorns. \Ve breed and owndnter- national Egg Laying Contest Winners. Free Catalog. Get full prices be- fore ordermg elsewhere. POULTRY FARM, Holland, Mich. Chicks With Pep GREAT CUT IN PRICES. Staoiig. vi orous chicks from our bre — o- lag hens. LEGHORNS and AN- ‘ NAS, 100 each. ROCKS, REDS, MINORCAS, \VH. \VYANDOTTES, 13c. ORPINGTONS, SIL. WYAN- DOTTES, 15c. .M I XE D. 10c. Postpaid. Full live delivery guar- anteed. Free Catalog. Hatchery, Dept. B. Holoato, .Ohlo. Hoigate Chick Special Reduced Prices LOOK! 100,000 CHIX. BEST PUREBRED. Michigan Agricultural College method tested stocliE (‘an ship at once. Barred Rocks or Reds._ Bloc Minorcas 14c; VV., Br. or Bufi‘ Leghorns 12c,_Shep- pard’s Anconas 13c; Bufl’ Orpiiigtons, White or . ‘ d tts 15 176c. Large Brahmas 18c. Elixir}: EXEEECIEI 0 broiler chix 1 10. Mixed spotted chix 9c. June Ghlx 1 1pc less each. Add 30c ‘ th n 100 wanted. Catalog tells about gili‘taeiiiriiesgelec‘t.ed stock. Ban reference. ecli- mann Hatchery, 26 Lyon, Grand Rapids, Mich. Can ship 0 Pure Bred Chicks immedmab, I Chlx heavy..11c White Rocks ...... ..14 32° her-r B. Leghorns..120 W. Wyandottes...‘.15'/2 B. Rox or Reds .... ..14c Buff Orpingtons .... ..1 Sheppard's ‘ Anconas..14c Black Minorcas....14 V; o Extra Selected standard bred chicks 34.00 per 100 more. Add 350 if less than 10 ordered. Good bank reference. Catalog. June Chix 1c more. Lawrence Hatchery. BF, R. 1, Grand Rapids, Mich. S. C. White Leghorn 0 O 0 RALPpI-elr $.0QI'OTTEN, Pittsford, Michigan. 3 A B v c H l c K s--REMARKABLE FOR, 8le th. R sonable prices. Leghorns, Aug Eggasfitrezlllgocks. _ eRaeds. Wyandottes, Orpmgtons, Minorcas, Spanish Bra im - BABY OHIOKS mom anEo-fro-LAV, r all, Burr LEouonu IA‘BV ‘ omens. s. 0. its I r June n Prices. .o ’W' J. iii. wnao'iisiiibmn. lohinn. I MEADOW BROOK FARM, R. 1, Holland, Mich. I baby chicks, $9.00 per 100. Barred Rock chicks, V ’ 12.0 as. - ‘ . TYRONE POULTRY FARM, Fenton. Michigan, , ,x, .1 Br a R’ks,‘Reds, Enth c. iii? Mirth“ air. ‘25. it: “9%? ve e v r . . c - ‘ . , ooné'r's Poui‘iii'v FARM. orunna. lingual... anal: ‘ .plani most a. :16 ’ Othei dope . way clove and This timei ually map crops to ti can i iety i or th is, w ducei need: try v to n crawl and that ary clima many sires. a. lar soil, fa. th more food. ing ti and 1 ing 0 suitei is su falfa gan ( more highlt imprc have and l able better ditior good best i in law can 2 other witho plied Alfali been ands were some 1907 nurse each how will i chanc years a. pie meter use. poum ed Oi seeds ably plant. germi‘ in it se€d plant squar more tion. prodi five when 0111 111‘ ch- as, :01] I n— 'I H691? ‘ .‘planted' to a mixture, . ‘most of which had, winter killed. In seed on a field that was of alfalfas a Pfew- places on the Thumb and other localities, local farmers are depending upon alfalfa in the same .way as other farmers depend upon clover. They raise their own seed and sow it in regular farm practice. This is the most hopeful sign of the times that I know, and will event- ually place alfalfa on the Michigan map on the same basis as other crops. When all our farmers can go to their neighbors for seed, they can then depend upon getting a var- iety that has already succeeded und- er their climate and conditions. That is, when enough alfalfa seed is pro- duced in Michigan to satisfy the needs of the state, the alfalfa indus- try will be on a sound basis. When that time comes it appears to me that June clover will be crowded to the wall. One hay year and perhaps a little pasture is all that can be obtained from the ordin- ary red clover. ‘Whereas real ac- climated alfalfa is good for just as many hay years as the farmer d‘e- sires. Clover and alfalfa hay take a large amount of lime out of the soil, and with larger yields of alfal— fa the farmer will need to put on more lime. But lime is cheap plant food. Some farmers have been try- ing to grow clover without this food and have “worn out their land grow- ing clover." Such land will not be suited to grow alfalfa until the lime is supplied. We note that the al- falfa which succeeds under Michi- gan conditions is getting more and more pedigreed. It is being "more highly bred year by year. What is a pedigreed, that is an improved variety? It is what we have said it is in the case of cats and barley. It is a variety that is able to produce greater yields or better quality under the same con— ditions. 'Any farmer knows that a good milch cow can not produce her best unless she has proper food and in large enough quantities. Neither can an improved alfalfa, clover or other farm crop produce its best without the proper plant food sup— plied in large enough quantities. Alfalfa breeding at M. A. C. has been going on since 1906. Thous— ands of individual alfalfa plants were set out from 104 different sources of seed during the season of 1907 and 1908. The plants in that nursery were in hills two feet apart each way. One does not realize how large individual alfalfa plants will become until he gives them a chance to develop. Within three years a good alfalfa plant will cover a piece of ground two feet in d1a- meter if given all the space it can use. There are enough seeds in a pound ’of alfalfa, so that if scatter- ed over an acre, there will be five seeds on each square foot. It prob ably takes five: seeds for each sure plant. Some seeds will fail to. germinate and many plants will die in infancy. Thus five pounds of se€d per acre should if properly planted, place five plants on each square foot. That is better than more plants even for' hay produc- tion, and is far too thick for seed production. Just think of placing five plants on each square foot, when a good plant could in three “annuity ‘ Growmfi .(‘Contlnued from Page 4) Inka Queen I hello], a. purebred Holstein, owned by Dr. '1‘. .Q. Tiedebohl years cover four square feet! What chance do you, suppose the individual plants have to produce seed? None. This of course, is on the assump— tion that all the plants are hardy and each is capable of production. Listen to the breeding story at M. A. C. Those 104 different sources. of seed included only one or two lots, from the Northwest. One of these was Grimm. More than half of the plants in that nursery were winter Ikilled within two years, and perhaps a half of the remainder died of crown rots during the summer. In- dividual yields of hay and seed were taken with the survivers. The re— sult was that only nine plants pro- duced enough seed in 1908 to set out a progeny nursery in 1909 and none of these lines have survived up to the present time. In 1911 I was fortunate enough to obtain pedi— greed strains“ of alfalfa from alfalfa breeders in the West. One of these original foundation stocks was pick- ed up by Professor Wheeler near Baltic, South Dakota, and sent to Mr. P. K. Blinn of the Colorado Ex— periment Station. Mr. Blinn sent me some of the seed that he grew in Colorado. The 1909 and 1911 nurseries were heavily thinned by winter and summer killing but our attention was attracted toward a number of individual plants in the 1911 nursery coming from the Western sources. A new nursery was set out~in 1913. One of the 1911 plants coming from the lot that Professor Wheeler obtained in South Dakota proved to be excep- tional as seen by its progeny in the 1913 nursery. Its progeny was able to set leaves back on the old stems after the leaf-spot disease had tak- en the leaves off the nursery. The off-spring of this individual plant was distributed in 1919 under the name of the Hardy Michigan Alfal- fa. Some one reduced this name to Hardigan and this is the name und- er Which it goes at the present time. Mr. Olef Nelson of Aloha, Mich- igan (produced 6% bushels of Hardigan seed on an acre in 1921 and the following year five acres of new planting were drilled on his farm, the balance being sold to other farmers. Both of these plant— ings were in drill rows 28 inches apart and cultivated. His success no doubt is because he had light land. The expansion of Hardigan would have been greater had it not been for the Hubam clover. At least one man, Mr. L. L. Lawrence of Decatur, Michigan, who had a Hardigan seed crop in 1921 allowed the seed to shatter off on the ground while he was taking care of his Hubam crop. According to the hay yields ob- tained from several sources of seed, the Hardigan alfalfa has proven it- self a better hay producer, as well as a much better seed producer und- er Michigan conditions, than the common sorts even including the Grimm. Michigan farmers who de- sire to try alfalfa seed production will do well to obtain some of the registered seed from the Michigan Crop Improvement Association. However, the 1923 crop of Hardi- gan is entirely sold out at the pres— ent time, and new seed producers must wait until another crop of seed can be produced. (comma, Mich...Wfls his}! cow in the 1023 Cow testing Association Work in, Mickie /, on. Her record Wis 23,141 pounds of milk and 869.8 pounds offat. _ _, V ’ an; Min, mo‘u‘oopdg “reestablished through thetesting associations and members ' . -’ are Martin: the work. i will give us a trial order for that will mean a Shela 0 years I {; Member of International Baby Chick Association and Michi- gan Baby Chick Association. lllllllll’ emu June 3rd and‘later our best No. 1 EXTRA SELECTED WHITE LEGHORN CHICKS will be $10 per 100. Four extra included with each 100. Our terms are 10% with order, balance one week before shipment Safe Arrival and Satisfaction Guaranteed Reference, Romeo Savings Bank, Remeo, Mich, w° A- DOWN . “this. 1““ $10.00 PER 1 00 Write for Catalog . F0 or write for our free Our BIG, FLUFFY, r persistent layers raise Wolverine Baby Chicks Bred for heavy egg production sinpe 1910 Specially priced for June delivery. June 240—17 and later. Shipped by parcel post prepaid to your door. livery guaranteed. 3. C. English type White Leghorns 100 0/0 safe dc— Sclccted Mating 50 100 500 1000 chicks chicks chicks chicks $4.50 $9.00 $45.00 $90.00 Our Best Mating 50 100 500 1000 $5.50 $11.00 $52.50 $105.00 25% with order and will ship C. O. D. for the balance. Order direct from this advertisement to save time and get your chicks at once. 32-page catalog. WOLVERINE HATCHERY H. WIERSMA, Prop. BIG JUNE-JULY-AUGUST CHICK SALE, $8 per 100 at: Zeeland, Mich., R. No. 2 “'ELL HATCHED chiclas will ple‘pse you. Varletles Prices on 0 00 Wh. s. c. i R. 0. Br. 3. Burr Leghorns ................ ..$5.50 $10.00 $41.00 9. Wh. Leqhocns Barred Rocks, Anconas, .... .. 6.50 12.00 51.00 Blk. Mlnorcas, s. c. R. . Reds, ......................... .. .. 6.50 12.00 51.00 Wh. Wyandots a Rocks, Buff Orplngtons, .................. .. 1.00 13.00 62.00 S. L. Wyandots. Bl. Andaluslans, R. I. Whites, .......... .. 9.50 18.00 ...... .. Assorted, from purebred flocks ...................................... .. 8.00 per 100 stral ht. Postpaid. 100 % nlog free. Member I. B. (‘. A. LIVE ARR from Purebred, Healthy, Free Range flocks. Time and get our BIG. STRONG, S b 7 v s IIAL GUARANTEED. Bank references. Hate ied Order right from this ad. Save T 'RDY chicks when you want them. Cat- The Geneva Hatchery, Box 23, Geneva, lndlana. BIG, STRONG. FLI'FFY heavy laying hens. Order right from this ad take no chance. 8. O. Anconas ............... ._ Barred a. Whlte Rocks, S. White Wyandottes, Bufi' P c. Whlte, Brown 6’: Bufi‘ Leghorns .... "$12.15 . 0 Sllver Wyandots, 100, $14.00; Mixed all breeds, 8 er MODERN HATCHERY, Box 32,'Mt. Blanchasrd,p0hl0. 500,000 CHICKS CHICKS. Hatched from Pure Bred, well kept, Postpaid_to your door and 100 % live arrival guaranteed. With full remittance. Best Bank .refcrcnce. You Free Catalog. Member I. B. C. A. and Ohio (7. A. rlces on 60 00 50 000 $9.00 $45.00 $85.00 ........................ .. . 0.00 48.00 95.00 C. 8: R. c. Reds 8.25 12.00 58.00 116.00 Orplngtons .......... .. 615 13.0 125.00 HIGH S. C. English White livery. Send Ill your for catalog. . ,. May Prlces ............ ..$5 50 - .. ,, June Prlces .. ._ ,_. J ’ I” Broiler chicks .......... __ SUNBEXM Chicks are produced under my northern grown chicks, hatched from flocks on free range. by Prepaid Parcel Post and guarantee satisfaction and 100 6% live de‘ GRADE CHICKS Leghorns and S. C‘. Anconas. Strong sturdy. We ship order at once at the following prices or send \‘l'rite for prices on Special matin 3. Send 10”: VI order, balance one weeérobée'f‘rpe chicks are shippch ' M Ht! Can ship any week. 500 Chicks 10 0 Chlcks $52.50 00.00 41.50 90. .............................................. ..$2.00 per 100 less cks 100 Chlcks $1 .0 D. WYNGARDEN, R. 4, Box 81, Iceland, Michigan. ATCHERY personal superfision. Hatched from select, pure~ bred, heavy laying hens, well kept to insure Vigorous Chicks. Varletles Prlces on 25 Whlte, Brown a. Buff L horns. .......................... ..$2.15 $5.50?) $110900 329%0 ? Barred a. Wh. Rocks. Re 8. Anconas. .................. .. 3.25 8. 12.00 57.50 ‘ Wh. & Sll. Wyandots, Blk. Mlnorcas. ............ .. 3.15 1.00 14.00 6150 ,,_wm:e & Bufi OrplngtOns, Bufi RockS, ................ .. 3. 1.00 14.00 61250 Mixed, all varietles, $9.00 per 10% straight. Postpaid. 100 % live delivery uaranteed Order . from this Member I C. A. atalog. Mite leg CHICKS Hollywood mated, 130 Rural straln. 100; Brown Leghorns, 100: Anconas 11c: Barred Rocks 14c; mixed broods 10. Discount 10 per chick on lots of 1,000. $0 on 500. 10 weeks old pullets $1. , 100 at 90 cents. Wire orders accepted. Large, illustrated catalog free. RURAL POULTRY FARM Box 110 Zeeland, Mlch. >1 B&R CHICKS ARE THE GOOD KIND We hatch chicks from flocks which have had our own per- sonal attention. Every bird is carefully selected by us for best production. A pure-bred chick from us has the breed« ing to grow into a fine money making _fow1.. Send for full informatlon. 100% live de- livery guaranteed. All pop< ular breeds. We hope you permanent customer, we are sure. Write today. Borst & Rock, Box 10, Zeeland, Mich. “It Fills the Bill” “SELF-SERVE”Chick Feeder Holds ‘ 1 2 quarts, Can’t clog. Chicks can’t roost on special cover nor touch feed vnth feet. G r o w n {owls cannot steal feed. Price 1.50 sta e and3 for frieze“a I’ooklet'z 9.5; B 8‘ Eckford. ' llllohlcen ad. ank reference. There i." n r k. F H. e. TIPPIN, Box E. Findlayyohll). we 1‘ Chicks are_from flocks on free They Will live and grow a d ‘c H I c K s :OHOGAN TESTED GUARANTEED a" u range. fit FIN I n nm e a pro . a 'G .13“ “'HI' E LEGIIORNS and ROWN LEG< H BBS. Heavy laying Extra Good BARRED ROCKS. Postpaid to your door and full live delivery guaram teed. Our flocks are carefully 511 cr- VlSed and Hogan tested. Bunk ef‘ erence furnished. Write for prices and descriptive matter. HILLVIEW HATCHERY. 0. Raven, Prop. Box H. R. R.12, Holland, Mich. LOW PRICE MAY—JUNE Our Barron strong English “'hitc Lew horn chicks. All well culled and on free ritugc. (.‘ct our AA bcst stock and best wmtcr laycrj. Low price. only $12.00 per 100; $07.00 per 500; $110.00 pcr l000. Our A plucks are good stock. good layers, ])I‘l('e $10.00 per 100; ~ ( 1.41.00 per 500; $95.00 per 1000. 22)’(' down. balance C. 0. . ELGIN HATCHERY~ Box 216-A, Zeeland, Mich. Q U A L I T Y N P ‘ crucxs 8W races Prompt Free Live Delivery. For 100 Le h in 10; Reds, Orpingtons,Wyandottes, Anconag, $(l2; its. Brfhgrcig: 315: Assorted. 7.0 . Free Catalog gives quantity prices. Missouri Poultry Farms, Columbia, Mo. RHODE‘ ISLAND REDS—TOMPKINS STRAIN Stock Eggs for hatching and Baby Chicks. May CllleS $20.00 per hundred. Hatching eggs $8.00 p‘cr hundred. .lunc (‘lucks $10.00 per hundred. luggs $7.00 per hundred. Hen hatched chicks on request. WM. H. FROHM, R1, New Baltlmore, Mich. —BRED-TO-LAY exhibition flocks, I:u'l‘lcld Iggyexperts. Reasonable prices. Catalog {rt-e. Single mb White Leghorns, Rocks, Reds, White W 1- dottes. Sunnybrook Poultry Farm. Hlllsdale, Myliéll. CHICKS—All Popular Varieties. E roductio and Standard QualitS'. State Fair agin'hers. N3 better plucks avallable at same price. Extremely low rices after May . ltchfield Hatchery. thchfleld. Mlchlgan. UALI'I'V BABY OHIOKS: SINGLE AND 80ml) Rhode Island Whites. Write for Catalnogtsig FISCHERS POULTRY FARM, Holland, Mlch. PUREBRED BABY OHIOKSp “L‘EKDING VAR- ietles. 100% arrival. Priced ricbt. Tl-los. G. OALLAGHAN. Fcnton. Mlchlacn. i, ) E: f ‘D it I! FOOTE’S MARKET LETTER BY W. W. FOOTE Busy Times on Farms LANTING started in southern parts of the country weeks ago and has been working its way 5 northward as fast as weather con- -‘ prices, ‘ a later increased movement. , of Manitoba wheat. ,kept on decreasing ditions would permit, much remain- ing to be done. The spring is late, ’ and cold and wet weather caused serious delays while in many parts of the southwest lact of rains caus— ed apprehensions concerning the winter wheat crop, but welcome rains came later and helped out the situation. To a very great extent the influences of grain statistics have lost their force in making and attention is cent- ered largely on the crop outlook. Plenty of grain for all requirements is offered on the markets of the country, and farmers are overdoing it in marketing their hogs, causing a lower scale of prices, but recent marketings of fed western lambs and spring lambs have been on a small scale most of the time, with First arrivals of Idaho spring lambs in Chicago this year are chronicled, the opening of the season being an in- teresting event for sheepmen. The band consisted of 538 extra fancy handy weights, averaging 6 8 pounds, and they brought $17.15 per 100 pounds. The outlook fav— ors spring lambs, provided they are prime in quality, but killers have little use for others, and they are sure to sell at a big discount. Con- . ditions in the hog trade have chang- ed much, with increased marketings just at a period when things were beginning to look brighter, and prices naturally declined. Cattle prices have had their ups and downs, with sales of the best lots at much lower prices than several weeks ago. Our Export Trade American exports of manufactur- ers ready for consumption increased nearly $20,000,000 in April, over the corresponding month last year, according to the commerce depart- ment. Exports of crude foodstuffs fell off from $17,736,000 in April, 1923, to $13,336,000 last month. Manufacturers ready for consump- tion exported were valued at $147,- 574,000, against $128,493,000 for April, 1923. Total American exports Were $346,859,000, against $325,- 492,000 the same month a year ago. Rapid Farm Development One of the chief obstacles to prof- “ itable farming in this country arises from opening up of large tracts faster than increased agricultural products are required to meet the needs of the people and the wants of foreign buyers. The federal gov- ernment and state governments have always been prompt to encour- age the opening up and settlement ‘ of more lands, and. this has in many ' instances worked out unfavorably by causing overproduction and un- ‘ satisfactorily low prices. Features of Wheat Trade For a long period corn was the leader in the speculative trading on the Chicago Board of Trade and the produce exchanges of the United States, but within a short time wheat has taken the lead, and it shows signs of continuing so. Crop news is very closely watched, and prices have advanced on reports of lack of rains and declined when the wheat areas had fair rainfalls. Very fair exports of wheat and flour have ‘ been made from North America in recent weeks, but the principal ship- ments to foreign countries consisted At times the milling demand for cash wheat has ‘ shown more animation, and the vis- ible wheat supply in this country has steadily, al- though more in sight than a year ago. Unusual interest is manifested everywhere in the crop outlook, but harvest time is a good way off, and about all that can‘be known defin- , itely is that all reliable reports are that the acreage is much lowered from that of last year, while crop 3. conditions 1&0}! “somewhat improved a ‘ to $10. car loads of Montana feeding steers . MARKET SUMMARY Wheat, weak. Corn and oats unchanged. Rye quiet. Beans firm. Eggs higher. recent advance. Butter wanted. Old potatoes firm after Good supply of poultry and prices lower. Dress- ed calves Cattle dull to steady. Sheep lower. Hogs active and higher. (Note: The above summarized Information ket page was set In type. It oontalm last minute going to prose—Editor.) was received AFTER the balance of the M- |nformnlion up n wlthln one-half hour of of late. There has been a phenom- enal movement in Canadian wheat, and a short time ago it was an- nounced that the Canadian visible wheat stocks had been reduced of late nearly 30,000,000 bushels. No marked improvement has taken place in wheat prices, and quota- tions are far lower than in recent years, May wheat having sold in the Chicago market a little more than two years ago as high as $13856. Late sales were made on the Chica- go Board of Trade of May wheat at 8.05%, year ago. Corn, Oats and Rye Markets Recent weakness has been devel- oped in the corn market, with specu— lators at times quite bearish and it seemed evident that traders were counting upon much larger receipts of corn in the near future, as has been customary in other early sum- mers. Prices have undergone very large declines from the high time of a year ago, but a little more than two years ago sales were made in the Chicago market for May deliv- ery as low as 60 cents, while at the same time May oats sold as low as 36% cents. There is no heavy ex- port movement in corn, oats or rye most of the time, although at times exports of rye make a fair showing, prices for this grain being singular- ly low. After corn planting is ov- er much increased marketing of that cereal is expected, and in the mean- while greatly lessened consumption of corn on farms is sure to take place, as pasturage is now satisfact— ory everywhere. Furthermore, there are reported to be 5 per cent less cattle and 11 per cent less brood sows on feed and on farms than a year ago. Late sales were made of May corn at 78 cents, comparing with 82% cents a year ago; May oats at 46 cents, comparing with 41 .cents last year; and May rye at 67 cents, comparing with 69% cents a year ago. The Cattle Market During recent weeks the demand for prime beeves has not been large enough to maintain the extreme prices paid in the Chicago market several weeks ago, at which time the best long fed steers sold as high as $12.50 per 100 pounds. Price fluc— tuations have been much greater in the middling to good steers than in the commoner light weight yearlings, prices for the latter being strength- ened by the good demand for desir- able thin stockers and feeders to ship to feeding districts. One un- satisfactory feature of the cattle mar- ket of long standing continues, that of a glutted Monday market, with consequent slumps in prices on that day, and on the opening day of last week prices for steers fell 15 to 25 cents on arrivals of 22,073 head, with the highest sale at $11.30. The bulk of the sales of beef steers re- cently took place at $8.50 to $10.75, with the best offerings of long fed, weighty steers selling at $10.50 to $11.50 and a limited number of long yearlings up to $10.75. No good steers went below $9, and sales all the way down to $6.75 to $7.75 for the commoner light steers and infer- ior little steers selling for $4.50 to $6.70- Butcher cows and heifers had an outlet at $4 to $9.50, canner and cutter cows at $2 to $4 and bulls at $3.60 to $7.75. The calf market was lower at $5 to $10. The stacker and feeder trade was animated, the demand running on fair to prime lots, with sales largely at $0.25 to $8.60 and choicer feeders at $8.75 One sale was node of eleven comparing with $1.21 a averaging from 973 to 1257 0 at $8.10 ’to $9.80. These steeig; $233: mostly choice Shorthorns that had been fed on hay all winter and on ground barley and wheat for the last 75 days. For the year to late date the aggregate receipts of cattle in twenty markets aggregated 5,041 - 000 head, comparing with 5,023,00’0 one year ago and 4,698,000 two years ago. A year ago common to £51350 beef; stieers sold at $7.25 to - , an n no ears to $9.5m y ago at $7.10 Large Hog Movement Recent liberal numbers of hogs in the Chicago market resulted in a lower scale of prices for everything offered and especially for the fast in— creasing runs of the commoner class of light weights. As usual, the Mon— day supply was excessive, causing a break of 10 cents, the receipts ag- gregating 60,000 hogs. Later in the week the buying was especially good, Wlth large purchases by eastern ship- pers. This is a time when large runs are expected, and it was a little more than a year ago when a day’s arrivals on the Chicago market footed up 74,491 hogs, the largest on record for May. Recent receipts averaged 2.37 pounds, equaling the highest smce last October and the same as a year ago. There has been a marked Widening out in the range of prices, and the bulk of the hogs sell at a spread of 40 cents, with the best heavy butchers at the top, these sell— ing 15 cents above the best light bacon hogs. Combined receipts in twenty markets this year amount to 19,042,000 hogs, 18,211,000 a year ago and 13,875,- 000 two years ago. A year ago hogs sold for $5.75 to $7.30. Recent sales of hogs were made at $6.40 to $7.50. Enormous Provision Exports More meat was exported from the United States in 1923 than in any other year since 1920—1,037,000,- 000 pounds, valued at approximate- ly 150 million dollars. This figure does not include lard. Notwithstand- ing the drop in prices owing to the 30 per cent increase in quantity ex— ported, the total value in 1923 was 11 per cent higher than in 1922, ac, cording to an analysis of world trade in 1923 by the Foreign Com- merce Department of the Chamber of commerce of the United States. Marketing Idaho Spring Lambs The season for marketing Idaho spring lambs has opened with some good sized consignments which av— eraged well in quality and found ready buyers at advancing prices in the Chicago market. ,Shorn lambs sold off sharply; with transactions at $11 to $15, wooled lots of sheep and lambs selling $1 to $2 above quotations for clipped. Shorn year- lings sold at $11 to $13, shorn wethers at $6.25 to $10, shorn ewes at $5 to $7.25 and clipped bucks at $3.50 to $4.50. Spring lambs sell at $12.50 to $17.45, Idaho at the top. ' ~ ' BEANS There is little change in the bean market although there is a feeling that prices are too low and the De- troit market advanced 5 cents last, week. ' Some of the dealers have enough faith in the future of the market to hold a good supply be- lieving that prices are sure to .ad< vanes to a better level. So for re- ceipts have been too liberal and do. mend too quiet to enable sellers to advance prices. Do not miss the article about beans on page '4 of this issue by Art Goulet. ‘ ‘ comparing with An active demand prevails ln‘the" " Detroit potato market and both our»: ‘ and new stock are'higher in prison At New York and other eastern markets new stock is selling at good prices but old potatoes are dull. A steady tone is noted at Chicago. . v HAY Good hay is scarce and the ‘mar~ kets are strong on this class of stock under an active demand. The bulk of offerings are of medium and low qualities and although this hay [is not generally desired, buyers are forced to take it owing to the short- age of good grades. Trade as a whole is narrow, and although re- ceipts are light, they are sufficient to satisfy trade requirements except as to quality. MARKET QUOTATIONS Wheat . ‘ Detroit—Cash No. 2 red, $1.12; No. 2 white, $1.14; No. 2 mixed, $1.13. Chicago—Cash No. 2 hard, $1.50 @1.09. ' ' Prices one year ago—Detroit, Cash No. 2 red, No’. 2 white, and No. . 2 mixed, $1.28 1,6. Corn Detroit—Cash No. 3 yellow, 82c; No. 4, 780. Chicago—Cash No. 2 yellow, 74 @78c; No. 2 mixed, 77@77%c. Prices one year ago—«Detroit. Cash No. 2 yellow, 89c; No. 3, 88%0; No. 4, 86c. Oats Detroit—Cash No. 2 white, 53c; No. 3, 51c. Chicago—Cash No. 2 white, 47c; No. 3, 46¢. Prices one year ago—Detroit, Cash No. 2 white, 48c; No. 3, 476; No. 4, 45%c. Rye Detroit—~Cash No. 2, 720. Chicago—Cash No. 2, 670. Prices one year ago—Detroit, Cash No._2, 75c. ‘ Beans Detroit—C. H. P., $4.35@4.40 per cwt. Chicago—C. H. P., $4.90 per cwt." Prices one year ago—Detroit, C. H. P., $7.25 per cwt. Potatoes ' Detroit——$2 @ 2.50 per cwt. Chicago—$1.40@1.60 per cwt. Prices one year ago—Detroit, $1.26 @ 1.33 per cwt. Ha .V Detroit—No. 1 timothy, $23.50@ 24; No. 2, $21@23; No. 1 clover $21@23; standard and light mixed, $22.50@23 per tan. 1 Chicago—«No. i. timothy, $260 28; No. 2, $23@25; No. 1 clover. $21@23; light timothy,and clover mixed, $24@26 per ten. 1 'Prices one year ago—Detroit. No. 1 timothy, $17.50@18; No. 2, $15.50@16.50; standard and light mixed, $16.50@17; No. 1 clover, $13@14 per ton. Week of June 8 I HIS week in Michigan will av- erage warmer and drier than the seasonal normal. The week opens with pleasant weather but will become overcast and threaten- -1 ing during Monday and Tuesday. Local thunder showers may be ex— pected at this time. For the re- mainder of the week, or until about Saturday, the weather will again become pleasant, hazy and summer" like. , . Beginning at the end of this and: running into the beginning of sniff" week the weather in this state . p . become more unsettled with a lithe '? more rain and strong winds. . . ’—a—~o—4l--w,_.. ...- -... -——-o . no. . 4 at a recent hearing before ’ _; the Senate Committee on Reforesta- WI I H I ' situation is veciytrue in re- 'gard to 'Michigan. .. . t misgéoowoobg W}. M, , _, or on um ' ‘ I into Michigan. This proves a: gas °" “Maui‘ng mm 4. . ' n8 , ’our ' " moments, and the hardwoodiiforesm ' .4518. follow. light will generally remain cool' conditions will again be in A. worse. -- O H 3 no. 0 [3‘ pl. M U B exhansted as ready exhausted. _ Saginaw atone time cut -600,000,- ‘ 000 to 700,000,000 feet of pine per year. Yet when Err-Congressman J. W. Fordney recently built a splen- did new‘barn he ordered three cars 'of lumber and a carload of shingles from Aberdeen, Washington, within sixteen miles of the Pacific Ocean. Tax Reform May Be Solution So the future looks bright for. tim- ber production, but as already point- ed out. there is little hope of com- mercial reforestation as long as the general property tax takes an annu- a1 toll while the growing timber is bringing in no return. To promote reforestation, therefore, some better taxation system is required. Michigan already has a fairly good farm woodlot tax law, although it must be admitted that it is not very generally used by farmers. The law provides that out of a 160~acre farm of which 80 acres is cultivated, a tract of not more than 40 acres if kept well stocked with trees may be— come a “private forest reservation” and, having been listed with the county treasurer, is thereafter as- sessed and taxed at a valuation of $1 an acre \plus a five per cent harvest tax on the stumpage value of any products harvested. While this law takes care of the small farm woodlots, it does not ap- ply in the least to commercial for- ests. Therefore, after an exhaustive study of the whole timberland tax-_ ation problem and a careful analysis of Michigan’s forestry needs and op- portunities, a representative commit- tee of Michigan forestry experts drafted the act for the taxation of' Michigan’s commercial timberland which came so near being a law. Theory of Forest Taxation The proposed law was carefully drawn and was rather lengthy, but the heart of the whole matter is simple. It provided that timberland should be assessed at 5 cents per acre annually while the timber it- self should be subject to a harvest tax at the time of cutting. Now there doesn’t seem to be any- thing radical about this. There is ample precedent for such a system. In fact, that is the 'way we tax farm crops. The farmer is taxed on his land and on the proceeds from the“ sale of his crops, but the crops them- selves are not taxed before they are ready for market. In all justice a similar arrangement should be pro- vided for the grower of timber crops. Under the general property tax, at least in theory, a stand of eighty year old timber will have been taxed eighty times, and each time on the sum of its growth to. date, so that the compounding of taxes and inter- est eats up all profits long before the timber is ready to cut. That, as re— marked by the Chief of the United States Forest Service, is equivalent to taxing a field of growing wheat every few days through its whole growmg season. “When the states recognize by their tax laws”, the U. S. Forestry Chief recently declared, “that those engaged in growing trees should not have a' property tax imposed each year on the trees amounting in the end to confiscation, progress could be made in reforestation". Farmers and owners of commercial timber tracts or lands suitable for reforestation should not cease their fight until a just and workable for- est tax law is enacted. And in their effort they should have the support of all who wish to see Michigan 23:]: its greatest possible develop- The relatively low price of slaughter hogs and Wtively high price of corn during 1923 apparently affected the price of purebred swine inasmuch as combined prices of all breeds of the latter were lower during 1938 than in 1922, accord- ing to repom from breeders to the United States Department of Agriculture. M A tto collect his bill fre— quent-1!. , on success. Finall h rim“? “w y °:- . ones. must want . make some definite arrangement with :1?” "Why. certainly.” replied Mr. Jon agreeably. “Lets see—well, suppose y: call every Thursday morning? Customer: “I like this at ducked good: but are you sure the colors won't run ' " Clerk: "Madam. this is a certified ch“)! 1 ’ ‘ pine forests are al— ‘ Prices Now Ready On Mq-I-C-H-l-G-A-N MADE PRISON Binder Made In YOUR OWN FACTORY at Jackson, Mich. BUY NOW and SAVE MONEY We are first to announce Binder Twine prices for 1924 season. The prices are very low considering condition of Yucatan sisal situation which isserious. Prices may be higher.r Don’t wait. See the secre- tary or proper oificial of your organization or dealer today. They have Twine the prices. Do it today! Tomorrow prices may be higher. Prices direct on request. If you cannot get our twine of them, we will ship you direct. HARRY L. HULBERT, \Vardcn, MICHIGAN STATE PRISON, JACKSON, MICH. MAIL THIS COUPON FOR FREE SAMPLE and Prices on Michigan Standard Binder Twine Harry L. Hulbert, Manager State Industries, . Jackson, Mich. ' 3’ | Name .......................................................................................................... .. P. O ............................................................................................. ..Michigan SWISS For Sale list of BROWN SWISS cattle and In- l formation concerning the “lilil BROW‘N VOW”. write sac. MICHIGAN BROWN SWISS BREED- Whai our , , . cus‘omors .ay__ ER 8 ASS N., Sebewalng, Mich. ! Elmer Arnold-«801 eggs in 14 days In TOBACCO December fromSBJune hatched White Leg- horna: Herman Brae- HOMESPUN TOBACCO; r seler— Bqusht '\ 00 pounds $1.75; ten $3.00; Iltnoggn oankll.ling§dV%91¥“l' $1L25z tcu $12.00 homey} zlnul rw'lpe tree, {Iggy ° '- °°° 5"“ 3' - - . 3 ‘5’ W van l'Ct'illVe( . ‘ ~ 1’ i {ATIVE FARME . \ Ordered 100 chicks, received 108, pnduuah, 1" m, tucky_ { nlsed every one. Thilwondcr- ful vitality and laying ability shows why, as this is written, our s.c.w. Log- hornl loud in Michigsnl lniernoilonnl laying content. Our struinsare Tom Barron Imported and Hollywood 8, C.WhiteLeghorns She paras Famous S. C. Mottled Anconas and ParksIBI-e to _Lny Barred Rocks. Chicks shi ed post Id, 100‘ live delivery , guaranteed. BigiI'Kistrate cawlogeent Free. Silva-Ward “doberman: 3° ZeelandJlloh. .—-l’ I CHEWING F I V E » smoking live pounds WHEN \VRITING TO ADVERTIS- ERS PLEASE MENTION THE DHCHIGAN BUSINESS FARMER Order Your Protective ServiCe Sign Now The Protective Service Bureau of The Business Farmer is now able ’ lg; furnish its paid-in—advance subscribers a beautiful Protective Service i gn. L It is a high class Sign in every respect, made up in two colors, red and ; black, on a white background, weather-proof, 5x11 94 inches in size, suitable for hanging on your fence, mail post, or other prominent place. This sign will serve as a warning to crooks, fakjrs, quacks, and ,1 grafters, to keep away from a farm which is affiliated with The Business Farmer Protective Service Bureau. , Only a few thousand of these signs have been ordered and we are going ‘ to mail them to our friends—first come—first served—at actual cost, only ‘ :7 é 2.5 cents' we aheady have had advance requests for hundreds of these '1 ,3; Fill in the coupon below, so as to be sure you get your sign before ) they are all gone I gilllmmmlllllllllllllllllUIHmfllillllllilmlllmllll|IIlliulIll"ImllllIllllIlllIillllilllll"HI|mull“!!!llfllmmmllulllilliilllllllmillllllllilIllllIllIIIIIIlllIIiIllmi|MilliIllIllIIIlllllilllilillllillwuflfll ‘ g THE BUSINESS FARMER, - l g Protective Service Bureau, MEMBER _ 2 Mt. Clemens, Mich., Th, E ( ) I enclose a dollar for a = two year renewal and 250 E Pam-[mm REA" 2 for a. Metal Sign and cor- CEBu ‘ E tiflcate. 5x11% inches Red and Black 3 on White Background = ( ) My subscription is paid to 1925, so I enclose 25c for a. Metal E Sign and certificate. 5 Name .... .. .‘ 7'7 Post. Office RFD Ne--. . i aunt, onone.too-onloooooossooolnoos ‘ , ' r ‘ .3 ‘ I- . i . q. . ._ ,, ’1’] ' _. _ , I: - _ '1', . .Iu/ ‘ V ‘ I I t ,>, I y. 4 , a l. “(If/4".- . . ‘ . ' t " i. 1 " f,‘ ' 3/01] . _ II/H' I I 2 ~ . l/l1 J . l‘ ‘ 'M (..I” I I I I MIA/o A A V. .. I /’ flux," '1: I ’ ‘ I / "h }’ 2' I " I / , n‘. LN? .’ I ' ,/' ,' I l ‘ ‘,"/.’ I I . \\\l'/. ‘ ‘ l I Ndafi " Do Ya [in — i . _ Lubrication or Merely 0112 HE STANDARD OIL“ COMPANY (Indiana) sells you lubrication. It sells you ab- . solute friction reduction worked out with scientific exactness. 7 I l \\ ' When you buy Polarine you get, in addition to oil, the vast lubricating experience of the ' Standard Oil Company (Indiana)-—you get the benefit of the accumulated scientific knowl- edge—both chemical and mechanical—which this experience has gathered. ' You get the net result of hundreds of laboratory and field tests. Tractor Chart of ' Recommendations ’ TBACTORS Trade Name Motor Oil ‘Tfld" Nam“ Mm" 0" Monarch ................. ..H. Adeptable ---------------- --H- Nilson .................... ..s. R 3,328ng age-{weigh Oil-Gag ................... ..E.H. All Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..S. H. P9011: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H. . Andrews-Kimmie . . . . . . . . . . ..E. H. Pioneer ................... ..E.H. - 231mm,..- ‘imtxxxgz 3: £551 --------------------- --g- g; r '. . r. were? name-aim;iiii- Maria M Five Grades Awe «mmnnr Rs?.2°32i..iiaiiiz:~~~%% . bummer ...... .-& H. Emit...............:::::s.ii: . $332? gfihfi;¥;-E- ‘1 33.0.. .................. “£11.11. You reduce carbon to a minimum—you lengthen the “30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . u . D r n o o o I ' gfiffodifiai‘uaafijjjjjjjj mwxmmxmg-g life of your engine and bearings—you minimize repair I , gfimni'yaixzxxxxxgg Togmm “.33; bills—delays—and lost time. ' ‘ ~ m“ """"""""""" '- - m........:::::::::::::::ii. . r . % Rm?§;;g;;;;;;g;;;;g;;§: All this you get when you purchase Polarine—well 1mm ---------------- --H- wfidé‘i'tg;ii;io'sai¢iizz:sz a: worth-while isn t it? _ cfim732:::::::::22221:%.E; Twin City-OtherModeh-m-E-H- ’ Dm ------ ------------ “g. g 3.713;???jjjjjjjjjjjjjgj 3; Thousands of tractor and truck owners in the Middle . .gqlw~;}'5-'5-'533333333333333gE $333.22???::3::2:::::::::S:g: West have proved that using Polarine is sound buSi- ' m: 1165-”? ------------ g; Wmm¢¢+;;,;,'g,‘,;g""fi ’ ness. They are following the Chart at the left. Your , gifigggz’dhf‘é'fifflfflgg: $531111:1:::::::::::::§: tractor, also, is there. - 01' on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. i . a - - u a o o c o o o n o o a n o u u a u a . .i‘fii'x.zz'.':::::::::::::::::E' E: §%.‘.11‘:::21::2222:32% Consult thls chart and order a supply of the right grade 3:31;; ...... _; ...... "3:31;; 3853311::11:::::::::::::::n: of Polarine. Then, drain your crankcase frequently -533%?irai.':.1121:::::::::1%.H‘ $R%ZZZZ::::::I::I::::::E and refill with the right grade of Polarine. . ' ' "Holt,0thel' Model! ........ ..E.H. E Hubs: 8 H Intermflondottlutocoililtll . . . . . ' inaiinAiiili'.IZZZIZIZIZIZIZii. ' Kinwdo ------------------ --H- Put lubrication On a bus1ness baSis—it pays. \ Intonation-l ............. ..H. agony garden ........ - . J.T...; ....... .....'. .... ..EH. 0““ “dunk-"mm . ,, . I . . . . . ' . . . . . I . . . . “EIHI NewBritaln . . . . o n ..........H. I . ' / LaCrouo ................ ..E.H. ME ' ' ' ' ' ' ' """“"""H' t. g mu”... .............. Earlyth ............... "in. ' ‘* mafiazzzzzxrxzxzzxzz:s. n: *3 ' ----------------- -- i» ; Liberty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E. H. ' KEY I ,1 Lin 1n ................... ..B. H. ' ', u Little om ............... ..s H. h—gfifiin: iii-gin "‘1 ' o . . . . . . . .. — e edlum ' .V a . gag; 12.25“: 1740.3. H. n.-Polarlne Heavy . l , f _ , J r ‘. A fimrpfili‘v 0?“¥9d°"-;;E'gg SJL—Polarlnefipedallletvy - . , ; i i i a .=r_(".{- ‘ I ’. Mo- a_-_'.‘;-.-,'.Ifij~jji‘212IZ..s.ii. narroiuimiixmnuvy ‘ , . I t ' I f {m I; i ‘r- i ’ r .' .- . ‘d tions 0 ades ofPolarine to d d 0 C , I " j - ' ‘ ““" $631.13 fiféfocgggegng trucksf gmulf chart at any l . S‘W'd 0" “W (mm) """m . 910 s. Michigan Ave. . (Indiana) _ Chicago. in. = 3488 -j a iiw‘ ‘ II I *‘